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Vol. 153 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2007 No. 97 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was come forward and lead the House in the days with his family. And to Mr. Willis called to order by the Speaker pro tem- Pledge of Allegiance. from our entire Nation, we are grateful pore (Mr. MCNULTY). Mr. KLEIN of Florida led the Pledge for your service to our country. Thank f of Allegiance as follows: you for the sacrifices you have made to I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the protect our freedom. DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER United States of America, and to the Repub- PRO TEMPORE lic for which it stands, one nation under God, f The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. fore the House the following commu- f nication from the Speaker: PRESIDENT BUSH’S VISIT TO ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER BULGARIA WASHINGTON, DC, PRO TEMPORE June 15, 2007. (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina I hereby appoint the Honorable MICHAEL R. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The MCNULTY to act as Speaker pro tempore on Chair will entertain up to five 1-minute asked and was given permission to ad- this day. requests on each side. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- NANCY PELOSI, vise and extend his remarks.) f Speaker of the House of Representatives. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. HONORING VIETNAM WAR f Speaker, earlier this week, President VETERAN JAMES WILLIS PRAYER and Mrs. Bush visited Bulgaria as part (Mr. KLEIN of Florida asked and was The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. of a six-nation European tour during given permission to address the House the G8 Summit. Following Bulgarian Coughlin, offered the following prayer: for 1 minute.) United in prayer and in the belief admission this year into the European Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I Union, the President’s visit signifies that this country deserves the very rise today to honor and pay homage to best of their efforts, Lord, this Con- Bulgaria’s increased importance with a Vietnam War veteran by the name of gress is called to order. Selected by the its strategic location. James Willis. Mr. Willis, who is strick- citizens to uphold the Constitution in en with cancer and only has weeks to I am especially grateful President all circumstances, the Members of Con- live, has been living on the streets of Bush and the First Lady participated gress are truly called by You, O Lord, West Palm Beach for nearly 20 years. in a round table discussion on free mar- to bring Your truth and Your compas- Because of the good will of a local po- ket democracy with students at the sion to a pulsating reality in this Na- lice officer who has been keeping track American University in Bulgaria. I am tion. honored to serve on the university’s May the fidelity of the Members to of Mr. Willis for the past year, Mr. Wil- board of trustees and I appreciate the public service and their ability to rep- lis received a $121 bus ticket to Greens- leadership provided by president Mi- resent the best of their districts here boro, North Carolina, so he could spend create today even a small signal of his dying days with the only family chael Easton and chairman of the Your tremendous fidelity to Your peo- left, his half brother. board David Flanagan. The round table Friends, it is an absolute shame that ple, so revered and so loved, both now was held at the university’s Elieff Cen- and forever. Amen. many of our Nation’s veterans are liv- ter for Education and Culture. The ing on the streets. These brave men Elieff Center was made possible by the f and women in uniform served our coun- gracious financial donation of Eliot THE JOURNAL try with bravery, honor and sacrifice. Elieff, a Bulgarian American living in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Yet unfortunately many of them are San Marino, California. This world Chair has examined the Journal of the barely scraping by, and, in the case of class facility proves his commitment last day’s proceedings and announces Mr. Willis, are homeless. to promote a bright future for Bul- to the House his approval thereof. In the words of Palm Beach County garia. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Corporal Karl Martin, who arranged through the Marine Corps League to I also appreciated a visit this week nal stands approved. by Sofia mayor Boyko Borissov on Cap- f purchase him a bus ticket, ‘‘There’s no reason for any veteran in this country itol Hill. Bulgaria is a strong ally of PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to be living in the woods somewhere.’’ America and a full partner in NATO. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the Corporal Martin, you’re a hero for ar- In conclusion, God bless our troops, gentleman from Florida (Mr. KLEIN) ranging for Mr. Willis to spend his last and we will never forget September 11.

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:50 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.000 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE H6480 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2007 REPUBLICAN DELAY TACTICS ON He predicted the weather by watching Amendment No. 105 by Mr. KING of APPROPRIATIONS BILLS the animals. Iowa. (Mr. PALLONE asked and was given One afternoon in the 1950s while he Amendment by Mr. BILBRAY of Cali- permission to address the House for 1 was laying asphalt as a foreman of a fornia. minute.) work crew for the Texas Highway De- Amendment No. 99 by Mr. MCCAUL of Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I was partment, a drunk driver broke Texas. hopeful at the beginning of this week through the barricade and killed my Amendment No. 2 by Mr. ROGERS of that we were finally going to address grandfather. I was 5 years old. My Kentucky. America’s homeland security needs and grandmother lived another 50 years Amendment No. 28 by Mr. POE of also increase funding for our veterans’ after his death. Texas. health care by a significant amount, What I know of my grandfather Amendment by Mr. LATOURETTE of more than has been done, I think, in makes me proud of my heritage. Ohio. over 50 or 70 years. This Father’s Day we remember our Amendment by Mr. TANCREDO of Col- But instead what we saw was a con- fathers and grandfathers and know orado. certed effort by the Republican minor- that a lot of good men have made us Amendment No. 7 by Mr. TANCREDO ity to delay every one of these appro- who we are today. of Colorado. priations bills: the Homeland Security And that’s just the way it is. Amendment by Mr. ROYCE of Cali- bill that deals with our local respond- f fornia. ers, in response to 9/11, and in the case DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- Amendment by Mr. FORBES of Vir- of the Military Construction and Vet- CURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, ginia. erans bill, they constantly delayed our 2008 Amendment by Mr. ROGERS of Ken- efforts to move a bill that was going to tucky. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- increase funding and benefits for our Amendment No. 1 by Mr. ROGERS of ant to House Resolution 473 and rule veterans. Kentucky. XVIII, the Chair declares the House in It really is awful to see what they’ve The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes the Committee of the Whole House on been doing all week in trying to delay the time for any electronic vote after the state of the Union for the further and delay. If you go back to when the the first vote in this series. consideration of the bill, H.R. 2638. Republicans were in the majority, they AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MC HENRY TO weren’t even able to pass the appro- b 0910 AMENDMENT NO. 33 OFFERED BY MS. FOXX priations bills. They weren’t even able IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- to get their work done because they Accordingly, the House resolved ished business is the demand for a re- constantly delayed until they actually itself into the Committee of the Whole corded vote on the amendment offered lost the election and never finished the House on the state of the Union for the by the gentleman from North Carolina bills. further consideration of the bill (H.R. (Mr. MCHENRY) to the amendment of- At the same time, they keep talking 2638) making appropriations for the De- fered by the gentlewoman from North about spending. Well, every year when partment of Homeland Security for the Carolina (Ms. FOXX) on which further they were in the majority the amount fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, proceedings were postponed and on which the noes prevailed by voice vote. of Federal spending continued to go up. and for other purposes, with Mr. ROSS The Democrats finally have gotten (Acting Chairman) in the chair. The Clerk will designate the amend- spending under control and at the same The Clerk read the title of the bill. ment. time trying to address the fact that we The Acting CHAIRMAN. When the The text of the amendment is as fol- have this huge Federal debt, a legacy Committee of the Whole rose on the lows: of the Republican majority over the legislative day of Thursday, June 14, Amendment offered by Mr. MCHENRY to last 12 years. 2007, a request for a recorded vote on amendment No. 33 offered by Ms. FOXX: And what do the Republicans do? amendment No. 1 by the gentleman Strike ‘‘$1,241,000’’ Replace with ‘‘$8,961,000’’ They constantly try to delay. I just from Kentucky (Mr. ROGERS) had been hope that it’s over today and we don’t postponed and the bill had been read RECORDED VOTE see more efforts to delay these impor- through page 74, line 18. The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded tant bills on the part of the Republican Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, vote has been demanded. minority. proceedings will now resume on those A recorded vote was ordered. The vote was taken by electronic de- f amendments on which further pro- ceedings were postponed, in the fol- vice, and there were—ayes 108, noes 300, THEODORE OTTO HERMAN HILL lowing order: not voting 29, as follows: (Mr. POE asked and was given per- Amendment by Mr. MCHENRY of [Roll No. 466] mission to address the House for 1 North Carolina to amendment No. 33 AYES—108 minute.) by Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Akin Diaz-Balart, M. King (IA) Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, Theodore Otto Amendment No. 33 by Ms. FOXX of Alexander Drake Kingston Bachmann Duncan Knollenberg Herman Hill—with a nickname of North Carolina, if ordered. Baker Ehlers Lamborn ‘‘Thunderhead’’ because of his fiery red Amendment No. 31 by Ms. FALLIN of Barrett (SC) English (PA) Mack hair—was my mom’s father. He was Oklahoma. Bartlett (MD) Feeney Manzullo born in Texas in 1899 and his grand- Amendment No. 9 by Mrs. DRAKE of Biggert Flake Marchant Bilbray Forbes McCaul (TX) parents were early Texas settlers from Virginia. Bishop (UT) Fossella McCotter Germany. Amendment by Mr. KING of New Blackburn Foxx McCrery Theodore was a cotton farmer, raised York. Blunt Franks (AZ) McHenry Boehner Garrett (NJ) McMorris bees, and raised cattle. He married Amendment No. 13 by Ms. GINNY Boozman Goode Rodgers young and had three daughters that he BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Buchanan Goodlatte Mica called ‘‘the boys’’ who were expected to Amendment by Mr. BURGESS of Burgess Graves Miller (FL) help him pick cotton. Texas. Burton (IN) Hastings (WA) Miller, Gary Buyer Heller Moran (KS) Papa, as we called him, was a hunter, Amendment by Mr. FERGUSON of New Campbell (CA) Hensarling Musgrave a taxidermist and a Teddy Roosevelt Jersey. Cannon Herger Neugebauer conservationist. He found on his land Amendment by Mr. MCHENRY of Cantor Hoekstra Nunes Castle Hulshof Pearce hundreds of Apache and Comanche ar- North Carolina. Chabot Hunter Pence rowheads that he organized, and his Amendment No. 128 by Mr. PEARCE of Coble Inglis (SC) Petri collection will soon be turned over to New Mexico. Cole (OK) Issa Pitts the Texas Ranger Museum. Amendment by Mr. CARTER of Texas. Conaway Jindal Platts Davis, David Johnson, Sam Poe He could tell the type of tree by look- Amendment No. 98 by Mr. MCCAUL of Deal (GA) Jones (NC) Price (GA) ing at the bark or observing the leaves. Texas. Diaz-Balart, L. Jordan Putnam

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:50 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.003 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6481 Radanovich Ryan (WI) Stearns Spratt Udall (CO) Weiner Cantor Hill Peterson (PA) Ramstad Schmidt Tancredo Stark Udall (NM) Welch (VT) Capito Hobson Petri Rehberg Sensenbrenner Terry Sutton Van Hollen Weldon (FL) Carter Hoekstra Pitts Reichert Shadegg Upton Tanner Vela´ zquez Wexler Castle Hulshof Platts Reynolds Shays Walberg Tauscher Visclosky Whitfield Chabot Hunter Poe Rohrabacher Shimkus Weller Taylor Walden (OR) Wicker Coble Inglis (SC) Pomeroy Ros-Lehtinen Shuster Wilson (SC) Thompson (CA) Walsh (NY) Wilson (NM) Cole (OK) Issa Porter Roskam Smith (NE) Thompson (MS) Walz (MN) Wilson (OH) Conaway Jindal Price (GA) Thornberry Wamp Royce Smith (TX) Wolf Costa Johnson (GA) Pryce (OH) Tiahrt Wasserman Cramer Johnson (IL) Putnam Woolsey Tiberi Schultz Crenshaw Johnson, Sam Radanovich NOES—300 Wu Tierney Watson Cubin Jones (NC) Ramstad Yarmuth Abercrombie Ferguson Matsui Towns Watt Cuellar Jordan Regula Aderholt Filner McCarthy (CA) Turner Waxman Young (FL) Culberson Keller Rehberg Allen Fortenberry McCarthy (NY) Davis (KY) King (IA) Reichert ˜ Altmire Fortuno McCollum (MN) NOT VOTING—29 Davis, David King (NY) Renzi Arcuri Frank (MA) McDermott Ackerman Davis, Jo Ann Pickering Davis, Lincoln Kingston Reynolds Baca Frelinghuysen McGovern Andrews Doolittle Rogers (AL) Deal (GA) Kline (MN) Rogers (AL) Bachus Gallegly McHugh Bonner Faleomavaega Sessions Dent Knollenberg Rogers (KY) Baird Gerlach McIntyre Boyda (KS) Gutierrez Diaz-Balart, L. Kuhl (NY) Rogers (MI) Baldwin Giffords Stupak McKeon Brady (TX) Jones (OH) Diaz-Balart, M. LaHood Rohrabacher Barrow Gilchrest Sullivan McNerney Brown, Corrine Kaptur Donnelly Lamborn Ros-Lehtinen Barton (TX) Gillibrand Waters McNulty Carson Larsen (WA) Drake Lampson Roskam Bean Gillmor Westmoreland Meehan Clay LaTourette Dreier Latham Royce Becerra Gingrey Wynn Meek (FL) Conyers Miller, George Duncan LaTourette Ryan (WI) Berkley Gohmert Young (AK) Meeks (NY) Culberson Paul Ehlers Lewis (CA) Sali Berman Gonzalez Melancon Ellsworth Lewis (KY) Saxton Berry Gordon Michaud Messrs. DICKS, TIAHRT and DAN- Emerson Linder Schmidt Bilirakis Granger Miller (MI) IEL E. LUNGREN of California, Ms. English (PA) LoBiondo Sensenbrenner Bishop (GA) Green, Al Miller (NC) FALLIN, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. SKEL- Everett Lucas Shadegg Bishop (NY) Green, Gene Mitchell Fallin Lungren, Daniel Shays Blumenauer Grijalva Mollohan TON, Ms. BERKLEY and Ms. GIF- Feeney E. Shimkus Bono Hall (NY) Moore (KS) FORDS changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ Ferguson Mack Shuster Bordallo Hall (TX) Moore (WI) Flake Mahoney (FL) Simpson Boren Hare Moran (VA) to ‘‘no.’’ Messrs. FRANKS of Arizona, Forbes Manzullo Smith (NE) Boswell Harman Murphy (CT) Fortenberry Marchant Smith (NJ) Boucher Hastert Murphy, Patrick NEUGEBAUER, KINGSTON, COLE of Fortun˜ o Matheson Smith (TX) Boustany Hastings (FL) Murphy, Tim Oklahoma and BUCHANAN changed Fossella McCarthy (CA) Space Boyd (FL) Hayes Murtha their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Foxx McCaul (TX) Stearns Brady (PA) Herseth Sandlin Myrick Franks (AZ) McCotter Sullivan Braley (IA) Higgins Nadler Frelinghuysen McCrery Tancredo Brown (SC) Hill Napolitano b 0940 Gallegly McHenry Tanner Brown-Waite, Hinchey Neal (MA) Garrett (NJ) McHugh Taylor Ginny Hinojosa Norton So the amendment was rejected. Gerlach McKeon Terry Butterfield Hirono Oberstar The result of the vote was announced Giffords McMorris Thornberry Calvert Hobson Obey as above recorded. Gillibrand Rodgers Tiahrt Camp (MI) Hodes Olver Gingrey Melancon Tiberi Capito Holden Ortiz ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Gohmert Mica Turner Capps Holt Pallone Goode Miller (FL) Upton Capuano Honda Pascrell The Acting CHAIRMAN. The next 23 votes will be 2-minute votes with a 30- Goodlatte Miller (MI) Walberg Cardoza Hooley Pastor Gordon Miller, Gary Walden (OR) Carnahan Hoyer Payne second warning. There will be no excep- Granger Moran (KS) Walsh (NY) Carney Inslee Perlmutter tions. Graves Murphy, Patrick Wamp Carter Israel Peterson (MN) Hall (TX) Murphy, Tim Weldon (FL) AMENDMENT NO. 33 OFFERED BY MS. FOXX Castor Jackson (IL) Peterson (PA) Hastert Musgrave Weller Chandler Jackson-Lee Pomeroy The Acting CHAIRMAN. The ques- Hastings (WA) Myrick Whitfield Christensen (TX) Porter Hayes Neugebauer Wicker Clarke Jefferson Price (NC) tion is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from North Carolina Heller Nunes Wilson (NM) Cleaver Johnson (GA) Pryce (OH) Hensarling Pearce Wilson (SC) Clyburn Johnson (IL) Rahall (Ms. FOXX). Herger Pence Wolf Cohen Johnson, E. B. Rangel The text of the amendment is as fol- Herseth Sandlin Peterson (MN) Young (FL) Cooper Kagen Regula lows: Costa Kanjorski Renzi NOES—198 Costello Keller Reyes Amendment No. 33 offered by Ms. FOXX: Courtney Kennedy Rodriguez In title I, under the heading ‘‘Office of the Abercrombie Cummings Hodes Cramer Kildee Rogers (KY) Secretary and Executive Management’’, Allen Davis (AL) Holden Crenshaw Kilpatrick Rogers (MI) Arcuri Davis (CA) Holt Crowley Kind Ross after the first dollar amount insert ‘‘(re- Baca Davis (IL) Honda Cubin King (NY) Rothman duced by $1,241,000)’’. Baird Davis, Tom Hooley Cuellar Kirk Roybal-Allard The question was taken; and the Act- Baldwin DeFazio Hoyer Cummings Klein (FL) Ruppersberger Barrow DeGette Inslee Davis (AL) Kline (MN) Rush ing Chairman announced that the noes Becerra Delahunt Israel Davis (CA) Kucinich Ryan (OH) appeared to have it. Berman DeLauro Jackson (IL) Davis (IL) Kuhl (NY) Salazar RECORDED VOTE Berry Dicks Jackson-Lee Davis (KY) LaHood Sali Bishop (GA) Dingell (TX) Davis, Lincoln Lampson Sa´ nchez, Linda Ms. FOXX. Mr. Chairman, I demand a Bishop (NY) Doggett Jefferson Davis, Tom Langevin T. recorded vote. Blumenauer Doyle Johnson, E. B. DeFazio Lantos Sanchez, Loretta A recorded vote was ordered. Bordallo Edwards Kagen DeGette Larson (CT) Sarbanes Boucher Ellison Kanjorski Delahunt Latham Saxton The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Boyda (KS) Emanuel Kaptur DeLauro Lee Schakowsky a 2-minute vote. Brady (PA) Engel Kennedy Dent Levin Schiff The vote was taken by electronic de- Braley (IA) Etheridge Kildee Dicks Lewis (CA) Schwartz vice, and there were—ayes 216, noes 198, Brown, Corrine Farr Kilpatrick Dingell Lewis (GA) Scott (GA) Butterfield Fattah Kind Doggett Lewis (KY) Scott (VA) not voting 23, as follows: Capps Filner Kirk Donnelly Linder Serrano [Roll No. 467] Capuano Frank (MA) Klein (FL) Doyle Lipinski Sestak Cardoza Gilchrest Kucinich Dreier LoBiondo Shea-Porter AYES—216 Carnahan Gillmor Langevin Edwards Loebsack Sherman Aderholt Biggert Boyd (FL) Carney Gonzalez Lantos Ellison Lofgren, Zoe Shuler Akin Bilbray Brown (SC) Castor Green, Al Larson (CT) Ellsworth Lowey Simpson Alexander Bilirakis Brown-Waite, Chandler Green, Gene Lee Emanuel Lucas Sires Altmire Bishop (UT) Ginny Christensen Grijalva Levin Emerson Lungren, Daniel Skelton Bachmann Blackburn Buchanan Clarke Hall (NY) Lewis (GA) Engel E. Slaughter Bachus Blunt Burgess Clay Hare Lipinski Eshoo Lynch Smith (NJ) Baker Boehner Burton (IN) Clyburn Harman Loebsack Etheridge Mahoney (FL) Smith (WA) Barrett (SC) Bono Buyer Cohen Hastings (FL) Lofgren, Zoe Everett Maloney (NY) Snyder Bartlett (MD) Boozman Calvert Conyers Higgins Lowey Fallin Markey Solis Barton (TX) Boren Camp (MI) Costello Hinchey Lynch Farr Marshall Souder Bean Boswell Campbell (CA) Courtney Hinojosa Maloney (NY) Fattah Matheson Space Berkley Boustany Cannon Crowley Hirono Markey

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Price (NC) Matsui Payne Smith (WA) Courtney Kanjorski Rahall McCarthy (NY) Perlmutter Snyder AYES—248 Crowley Kaptur Rangel McCollum (MN) Price (NC) Solis Aderholt Gallegly Murphy, Patrick Cummings Kennedy Reyes McDermott Rahall Souder Akin Garrett (NJ) Murphy, Tim Davis (AL) Kildee Ross McGovern Rangel Spratt Alexander Gerlach Musgrave Davis (CA) Kilpatrick Rothman McIntyre Reyes Stark Altmire Giffords Myrick Davis (IL) Kind Roybal-Allard McNerney Rodriguez Sutton Bachmann Gilchrest Neugebauer Davis, Tom Kucinich Ruppersberger McNulty Ross Tauscher Bachus Gillibrand Nunes DeFazio Langevin Rush Meehan Rothman Thompson (CA) Baker Gillmor Pearce DeGette Lantos Ryan (OH) ´ Meek (FL) Roybal-Allard Thompson (MS) Barrett (SC) Gingrey Pence Delahunt Larsen (WA) Sanchez, Linda Meeks (NY) Ruppersberger Tierney Bartlett (MD) Gohmert Perlmutter DeLauro Larson (CT) T. Michaud Rush Towns Barton (TX) Goode Peterson (MN) Dicks Lee Sanchez, Loretta Miller (NC) Ryan (OH) Udall (CO) Dingell Lewis (GA) Sarbanes Bean Goodlatte Peterson (PA) Mitchell Salazar Udall (NM) Doggett Lipinski Schakowsky Berkley Gordon Petri Mollohan Sa´ nchez, Linda Van Hollen Edwards Lofgren, Zoe Schiff Biggert Granger Pitts Moore (KS) T. Vela´ zquez Ellison Lowey Schwartz Bilbray Graves Platts Moore (WI) Sanchez, Loretta Visclosky Emanuel Lynch Scott (GA) Bilirakis Hall (TX) Poe Moran (VA) Sarbanes Walz (MN) Engel Maloney (NY) Scott (VA) Bishop (UT) Hastert Pomeroy Murphy (CT) Schakowsky Wasserman Eshoo Markey Serrano Blackburn Hastings (WA) Porter Murtha Schiff Schultz Farr Marshall Sestak Blunt Hayes Price (GA) Nadler Schwartz Watson Fattah Matsui Shea-Porter Boehner Heller Pryce (OH) Napolitano Scott (GA) Watt Filner McCarthy (NY) Sherman Bono Hensarling Putnam Neal (MA) Scott (VA) Waxman Boozman Herger Gonzalez McCollum (MN) Slaughter Norton Serrano Weiner Radanovich Green, Al McGovern Smith (WA) Boren Herseth Sandlin Ramstad Oberstar Sestak Welch (VT) Boswell Hill Green, Gene McNulty Snyder Obey Shea-Porter Wexler Regula Grijalva Meehan Solis Boustany Hobson Rehberg Olver Sherman Wilson (OH) Boyd (FL) Hoekstra Hall (NY) Meek (FL) Souder Ortiz Shuler Woolsey Reichert Hare Meeks (NY) Stark Brown (SC) Hulshof Renzi Pallone Sires Wu Brown-Waite, Hunter Harman Michaud Sutton Pascrell Skelton Yarmuth Reynolds Hastings (FL) Miller (NC) Tauscher Ginny Inglis (SC) Rodriguez Buchanan Israel Higgins Mollohan Thompson (CA) NOT VOTING—23 Rogers (AL) Hinchey Moore (WI) Thompson (MS) Burgess Issa Rogers (KY) Ackerman Doolittle Pickering Burton (IN) Jindal Hinojosa Moran (VA) Udall (NM) Rogers (MI) Andrews Eshoo Sessions Buyer Johnson (IL) Hirono Murtha Van Hollen Rohrabacher Bonner Faleomavaega Stupak Calvert Johnson, Sam Hodes Nadler Visclosky Ros-Lehtinen Brady (TX) Gutierrez Waters Camp (MI) Jones (NC) Holden Napolitano Walsh (NY) Roskam Carson Jones (OH) Westmoreland Campbell (CA) Jordan Holt Neal (MA) Walz (MN) Royce Cleaver Larsen (WA) Cannon Kagen Honda Norton Wasserman Wynn Ryan (WI) Cooper Miller, George Cantor Keller Hooley Oberstar Schultz Young (AK) Salazar Davis, Jo Ann Paul Capito King (NY) Hoyer Obey Watson Sali Cardoza Kingston Inslee Olver Watt ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Saxton Carney Kirk Jackson (IL) Ortiz Waxman Schmidt The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Carter Klein (FL) Jackson-Lee Pallone Weiner vote). Thirty seconds are remaining in Castle Kline (MN) Sensenbrenner (TX) Pascrell Welch (VT) Shadegg Jefferson Pastor Woolsey this vote. Chabot Knollenberg Chandler Kuhl (NY) Shays Johnson (GA) Payne Wu Mr. GORDON of Tennessee changed Shimkus Coble LaHood NOT VOTING—21 his vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Cohen Lamborn Shuler Cole (OK) Lampson Shuster Ackerman Doyle Pickering b 0946 Conaway Latham Simpson Andrews Faleomavaega Sessions So the amendment was agreed to. Cooper LaTourette Sires Bonner Gutierrez Stupak Costa Levin Skelton Brady (TX) Jones (OH) Waters The result of the vote was announced Cramer Lewis (CA) Smith (NE) Carson King (IA) Westmoreland as above recorded. Crenshaw Lewis (KY) Smith (NJ) Davis, Jo Ann Miller, George Wynn Smith (TX) AMENDMENT NO. 31 OFFERED BY MS. FALLIN Cubin Linder Doolittle Paul Young (AK) Cuellar LoBiondo Space The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- Culberson Loebsack Spratt ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN ished business is the demand for a re- Davis (KY) Lucas Stearns The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Sullivan corded vote on the amendment offered Davis, David Lungren, Daniel vote). Thirty seconds are remaining in by the gentlewoman from Oklahoma Davis, Lincoln E. Tancredo Deal (GA) Mack Tanner this vote. (Ms. FALLIN) on which further pro- Dent Mahoney (FL) Taylor ceedings were postponed and on which Diaz-Balart, L. Manzullo Terry b 0950 the ayes prevailed by voice vote. Diaz-Balart, M. Marchant Thornberry Donnelly Matheson Tiahrt So the amendment was agreed to. The Clerk will redesignate the Drake McCarthy (CA) Tiberi amendment. Dreier McCaul (TX) Tierney The result of the vote was announced The text of the amendment is as fol- Duncan McCotter Towns as above recorded. lows: Ehlers McCrery Turner Ellsworth McDermott Udall (CO) AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MRS. DRAKE Amendment No. 31 offered by Ms. FALLIN: Emerson McHenry Upton The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- In title I, under the heading ‘‘Office of the English (PA) McHugh Vela´ zquez ished business is the demand for a re- Secretary and Executive Management’’, Etheridge McIntyre Walberg after the first dollar amount insert ‘‘(re- Everett McKeon Walden (OR) corded vote on the amendment offered duced by $138,000)’’. Fallin McMorris Wamp by the gentlewoman from Virginia Feeney Rodgers Weldon (FL) PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY (Mrs. DRAKE) on which further pro- Ferguson McNerney Weller ceedings were postponed and on which Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. Chairman, par- Flake Melancon Wexler liamentary inquiry. Forbes Mica Whitfield the noes prevailed by voice vote. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gen- Fortenberry Miller (FL) Wicker The Clerk will redesignate the Fortun˜ o Miller (MI) Wilson (NM) amendment. tleman will state it. Fossella Miller, Gary Wilson (OH) Mr. MANZULLO. Is it proper to ask Foxx Mitchell Wilson (SC) The text of the amendment is as fol- that the Members be ordered to stay in Frank (MA) Moore (KS) Wolf lows: Franks (AZ) Moran (KS) Yarmuth Amendment No. 9 offered by Mrs. DRAKE: the Chamber and that the doors be Frelinghuysen Murphy (CT) Young (FL) sealed? Page 2, line 16, after the dollar amount, in- RECORDED VOTE NOES—168 sert ‘‘(reduced by $10,400,000)’’. The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Abercrombie Bishop (GA) Capps Page 17, line 23, after the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by $9,100,000)’’. vote has been demanded. Allen Bishop (NY) Capuano Arcuri Blumenauer Carnahan RECORDED VOTE A recorded vote was ordered. Baca Bordallo Castor The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Baird Boucher Christensen The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded a 2-minute vote. Baldwin Boyda (KS) Clarke vote has been demanded. The vote was taken by electronic de- Barrow Brady (PA) Clay A recorded vote was ordered. Becerra Braley (IA) Cleaver vice, and there were—ayes 248, noes 168, Berman Brown, Corrine Clyburn The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be not voting 21, as follows: Berry Butterfield Conyers a 2-minute vote.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:59 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.008 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6483 The vote was taken by electronic de- Waxman Wicker Wu Page 31, line 18, after the dollar amount, vice, and there were—ayes 286, noes 127, Weiner Wilson (NM) Yarmuth insert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000,000)’’. Weldon (FL) Wilson (OH) Young (FL) Page 51, line 17, after the dollar amount, not voting 24, as follows: Weller Wilson (SC) Whitfield Wolf insert ‘‘(increased by $40,000,000)’’. [Roll No. 469] RECORDED VOTE NOES—127 AYES—286 The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Abercrombie Hastings (FL) Price (NC) Aderholt Fortenberry McMorris Baca Hinchey Rahall vote has been demanded. Akin Fossella Rodgers Baird Hinojosa Rangel A recorded vote was ordered. Alexander Foxx McNerney Baldwin Hirono Reyes Allen Franks (AZ) McNulty The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Becerra Hodes Rodriguez a 2-minute vote. Altmire Frelinghuysen Meehan Berkley Holt Ros-Lehtinen Arcuri Gallegly Meek (FL) Berry Honda Rothman The vote was taken by electronic de- Bachmann Garrett (NJ) Melancon Bishop (GA) Hoyer Ruppersberger vice, and there were—ayes 282, noes 137, Bachus Gerlach Mica Blumenauer Inslee Rush not voting 18, as follows: Baker Giffords Michaud Butterfield Jackson (IL) Ryan (OH) Barrett (SC) Gilchrest Miller (FL) Capps Jefferson Salazar [Roll No. 470] Barrow Gillibrand Miller (MI) Christensen Johnson (GA) Sa´ nchez, Linda AYES—282 Bartlett (MD) Gillmor Miller (NC) Clarke Johnson, E. B. T. Barton (TX) Gingrey Miller, Gary Clay Kanjorski Sanchez, Loretta Aderholt Engel Manzullo Bean Gohmert Mitchell Clyburn Kennedy Sarbanes Akin English (PA) Marchant Berman Goode Moore (KS) Conyers Kilpatrick Schakowsky Altmire Eshoo Marshall Biggert Goodlatte Moran (KS) Costello Kucinich Scott (GA) Arcuri Etheridge Matheson Bilbray Gordon Murphy (CT) Crowley Lantos Serrano Bachmann Everett Matsui Bilirakis Granger Murphy, Patrick Cuellar Larsen (WA) Sestak Baird Fallin McCarthy (CA) Bishop (NY) Graves Murphy, Tim Cummings Larson (CT) Sherman Baker Fattah McCarthy (NY) Bishop (UT) Green, Al Musgrave Davis (CA) Lee Slaughter Baldwin Feeney McCaul (TX) Blackburn Green, Gene Myrick Davis (IL) Levin Smith (WA) Barrett (SC) Ferguson McCollum (MN) Blunt Hall (NY) Neal (MA) DeGette Lofgren, Zoe Snyder Barrow Flake McCotter Boehner Hall (TX) Neugebauer Delahunt Lowey Solis Bartlett (MD) Forbes McDermott Bono Hare Nunes DeLauro Maloney (NY) Stark Bean Fortenberry McHenry ˜ Boozman Hastert Oberstar Diaz-Balart, L. Markey Sutton Berkley Fortuno McHugh Bordallo Hastings (WA) Pearce Diaz-Balart, M. Matsui Tauscher Berman Fossella McIntyre Boren Hayes Pence Dicks McCollum (MN) Thompson (CA) Biggert Foxx McKeon Boswell Heller Perlmutter Dingell McDermott Thompson (MS) Bilbray Franks (AZ) McNerney Boucher Hensarling Peterson (MN) Doggett Meeks (NY) Tierney Bilirakis Frelinghuysen McNulty Boustany Herger Peterson (PA) Doyle Mollohan Towns Bishop (NY) Gallegly Meehan Boyd (FL) Herseth Sandlin Petri Ellison Moore (WI) Udall (CO) Bishop (UT) Garrett (NJ) Meek (FL) Boyda (KS) Higgins Pitts Emanuel Moran (VA) Udall (NM) Blackburn Gerlach Meeks (NY) Brady (PA) Hill Platts Engel Murtha Van Hollen Blunt Giffords Melancon Braley (IA) Hobson Poe Eshoo Nadler Vela´ zquez Boehner Gillibrand Mica Brown (SC) Hoekstra Pomeroy Farr Napolitano Visclosky Bono Gillmor Miller (FL) Brown, Corrine Holden Porter Fattah Norton Wasserman Bordallo Gingrey Miller (MI) Brown-Waite, Hooley Price (GA) Filner Olver Schultz Boren Gohmert Miller (NC) Ginny Hulshof Pryce (OH) Fortun˜ o Ortiz Watson Boswell Goode Miller, Gary Buchanan Inglis (SC) Putnam Frank (MA) Pallone Watt Boustany Goodlatte Mitchell Burgess Israel Radanovich Gonzalez Pascrell Welch (VT) Boyd (FL) Gordon Moore (KS) Burton (IN) Issa Ramstad Grijalva Pastor Wexler Boyda (KS) Graves Moore (WI) Buyer Jindal Regula Harman Payne Woolsey Braley (IA) Green, Al Murphy (CT) Calvert Johnson (IL) Rehberg Brown (SC) Green, Gene Murphy, Patrick Camp (MI) Johnson, Sam Reichert NOT VOTING—24 Brown-Waite, Hall (NY) Murphy, Tim Campbell (CA) Jones (NC) Renzi Ginny Hall (TX) Musgrave Ackerman Gutierrez Roybal-Allard Cannon Jordan Reynolds Buchanan Harman Nadler Andrews Hunter Capito Kagen Rogers (AL) Sessions Burgess Hastings (WA) Neugebauer Bonner Jackson-Lee Capuano Kaptur Rogers (KY) Stupak Burton (IN) Heller Nunes Brady (TX) (TX) Cardoza Keller Rogers (MI) Waters Buyer Hensarling Obey Cantor Jones (OH) Carnahan Kildee Rohrabacher Westmoreland Calvert Herger Pascrell Carson Miller, George Carney Kind Roskam Wynn Campbell (CA) Herseth Sandlin Pearce Davis, Jo Ann Obey Carter King (IA) Ross Young (AK) Cannon Higgins Pence Edwards Paul Castle King (NY) Royce Cantor Hill Perlmutter Faleomavaega Pickering Castor Kingston Ryan (WI) Capito Hinchey Peterson (MN) Chabot Kirk Sali ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Cardoza Hobson Peterson (PA) Chandler Klein (FL) Saxton Carnahan Hoekstra Petri Cleaver Kline (MN) Schiff The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Carney Holden Pitts Coble Knollenberg Schmidt vote). Thirty seconds are remaining in Castle Hulshof Platts Cohen Kuhl (NY) Schwartz this vote. Chabot Hunter Poe Cole (OK) LaHood Scott (VA) Chandler Inglis (SC) Pomeroy Conaway Lamborn Sensenbrenner b 0953 Clarke Israel Porter Cooper Lampson Shadegg Cleaver Issa Price (GA) Costa Langevin Shays So the amendment was agreed to. Cohen Jindal Pryce (OH) Courtney Latham Shea-Porter The result of the vote was announced Cole (OK) Johnson (IL) Putnam Cramer LaTourette Shimkus as above recorded. Conaway Johnson, E. B. Radanovich Crenshaw Lewis (CA) Shuler Stated for: Cooper Johnson, Sam Rahall Cubin Lewis (GA) Shuster Costa Jones (NC) Ramstad Culberson Lewis (KY) Simpson Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Chairman, on rollcall No. Costello Jordan Rangel Davis (AL) Linder Sires 469, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been Cramer Kagen Regula Davis (KY) Lipinski Skelton present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Crowley Keller Rehberg Davis, David LoBiondo Smith (NE) Cubin Kind Renzi Davis, Lincoln Loebsack Smith (NJ) AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. KING OF NEW Cuellar King (IA) Reynolds Davis, Tom Lucas Smith (TX) YORK Culberson King (NY) Rodriguez Deal (GA) Lungren, Daniel Souder The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- Davis (AL) Kingston Rogers (AL) DeFazio E. Space Davis (KY) Kirk Rogers (MI) Dent Lynch Spratt ished business is the demand for a re- Davis, David Klein (FL) Rohrabacher Donnelly Mack Stearns corded vote on the amendment offered Davis, Lincoln Kline (MN) Ros-Lehtinen Doolittle Mahoney (FL) Sullivan by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Davis, Tom Kuhl (NY) Roskam Drake Manzullo Tancredo KING) on which further proceedings Deal (GA) LaHood Rothman Dreier Marchant Tanner DeFazio Lamborn Royce Duncan Marshall Taylor were postponed and on which the noes DeLauro Lampson Ruppersberger Ehlers Matheson Terry prevailed by voice vote. Dent Langevin Rush Ellsworth McCarthy (CA) Thornberry The Clerk will redesignate the Diaz-Balart, L. Latham Ryan (WI) Emerson McCarthy (NY) Tiahrt Diaz-Balart, M. LoBiondo Salazar English (PA) McCaul (TX) Tiberi amendment. Doggett Lofgren, Zoe Sali Etheridge McCotter Turner The text of the amendment is as fol- Donnelly Lowey Saxton Everett McCrery Upton lows: Drake Lungren, Daniel Schiff Fallin McGovern Walberg Dreier E. Schmidt Feeney McHenry Walden (OR) Amendment offered by Mr. KING of New Duncan Lynch Schwartz Ferguson McHugh Walsh (NY) York: Edwards Mack Scott (GA) Flake McIntyre Walz (MN) Page 2, line 16, after the dollar amount, in- Ellsworth Mahoney (FL) Scott (VA) Forbes McKeon Wamp sert ‘‘(reduced by $35,000,000)’’. Emerson Maloney (NY) Sensenbrenner

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:50 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.016 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE H6484 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2007 Sestak Tanner Walsh (NY) The Clerk will redesignate the Souder Tiberi Weller Shadegg Tauscher Walz (MN) amendment. Space Turner Whitfield Shays Taylor Wamp Spratt Udall (CO) Wilson (NM) Sherman Terry Waxman The text of the amendment is as fol- Stearns Upton Wilson (OH) Shuler Thompson (CA) Weiner lows: Sullivan Walberg Wilson (SC) Simpson Thornberry Tancredo Walden (OR) Weldon (FL) Amendment No. 13 offered by Ms. GINNY Wu Skelton Tiahrt Weller Taylor Walsh (NY) Yarmuth BROWN-WAITE of Florida: Slaughter Tiberi Wexler Terry Walz (MN) Young (FL) Smith (NJ) Towns Page 2, line 16, after the dollar amount in- Thornberry Wamp Wilson (NM) Smith (TX) Turner Tiahrt Weldon (FL) Wilson (OH) sert ‘‘(reduced by $89,125,000)’’. Souder Upton Wilson (SC) Page 11, line 24, after the dollar amount in- Space Van Hollen NOES—179 Wolf sert ‘‘(increased by $89,125,000)’’. Spratt Vela´ zquez Abercrombie Green, Gene Neal (MA) Woolsey Stearns Walberg RECORDED VOTE Baca Grijalva Norton Wu Tancredo Walden (OR) The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Bachus Hare Oberstar NOES—137 vote has been demanded. Baird Hastings (FL) Obey Baldwin Hayes Olver Abercrombie Hastert Napolitano A recorded vote was ordered. Becerra Higgins Ortiz Alexander Hastings (FL) Neal (MA) The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Berkley Hill Pallone Allen Hayes Norton a 2-minute vote. Berman Hinchey Pascrell Baca Hinojosa Oberstar The vote was taken by electronic de- Bishop (GA) Hinojosa Pastor Bachus Hirono Olver Blumenauer Hirono Payne Barton (TX) Hodes Ortiz vice, and there were—ayes 241, noes 179, Bordallo Hodes Peterson (MN) Becerra Holt Pallone not voting 17, as follows: Boucher Holt Price (NC) Berry Honda Pastor Boyd (FL) Honda Rangel Bishop (GA) Hooley Payne [Roll No. 471] Brady (PA) Hoyer Reyes Blumenauer Hoyer Price (NC) AYES—241 Braley (IA) Jackson (IL) Rodriguez Boozman Inslee Reichert Brown, Corrine Jackson-Lee Aderholt Feeney Marshall Rogers (KY) Boucher Jackson (IL) Reyes Butterfield (TX) Akin Ferguson Matheson Ros-Lehtinen Brady (PA) Jackson-Lee Rogers (KY) Capps Jefferson Alexander Flake McCarthy (CA) Rothman Brown, Corrine (TX) Ross Capuano Johnson (GA) Allen Forbes McCaul (TX) Roybal-Allard Butterfield Jefferson Roybal-Allard Carnahan Johnson, E. B. Altmire Fortenberry McCotter Ruppersberger Camp (MI) Johnson (GA) Ryan (OH) Carney Jones (OH) Arcuri Fossella McCrery Rush Capps Jones (OH) Sa´ nchez, Linda Castor Kanjorski Bachmann Foxx McHenry Salazar Capuano Kanjorski T. Christensen Kaptur Baker Franks (AZ) McHugh Sa´ nchez, Linda Carter Kaptur Sanchez, Loretta Clarke Kennedy Barrett (SC) Frelinghuysen McIntyre T. Castor Kennedy Sarbanes Clay Kildee Barrow Gallegly McKeon Sanchez, Loretta Christensen Kildee Schakowsky Cleaver Kilpatrick Bartlett (MD) Garrett (NJ) McMorris Sarbanes Clay Kilpatrick Serrano Clyburn Knollenberg Barton (TX) Gerlach Rodgers Schakowsky Clyburn Knollenberg Shea-Porter Cohen Kucinich Bean Giffords Melancon Schiff Coble Kucinich Shimkus Conyers Langevin Berry Gillibrand Mica Conyers Lantos Shuster Cooper Lantos Schwartz Biggert Gillmor Miller (FL) Courtney Larsen (WA) Sires Costa Larsen (WA) Scott (VA) Bilbray Gingrey Miller (MI) Crenshaw Larson (CT) Smith (NE) Courtney Larson (CT) Serrano Bilirakis Gohmert Miller, Gary Cummings LaTourette Smith (WA) Crowley Lee Shea-Porter Bishop (NY) Goode Mitchell Davis (CA) Lee Snyder Cuellar Levin Sherman Bishop (UT) Goodlatte Moore (KS) Davis (IL) Levin Solis Cummings Lewis (CA) Sires Blackburn Gordon Moran (KS) DeGette Lewis (CA) Stark Davis (IL) Lewis (GA) Slaughter Blunt Granger Murphy, Patrick Delahunt Lewis (GA) Sullivan Davis, Tom Loebsack Snyder Boehner Graves Murphy, Tim Dicks Lewis (KY) Sutton DeGette Lofgren, Zoe Solis Bono Hall (NY) Musgrave Dingell Linder Thompson (MS) Delahunt Lowey Stark Boozman Hall (TX) Myrick Doolittle Lipinski Tierney DeLauro Lynch Sutton Boren Harman Neugebauer Doyle Loebsack Udall (CO) Diaz-Balart, L. Maloney (NY) Tanner Boswell Hastert Nunes Ehlers Lucas Udall (NM) Diaz-Balart, M. Markey Tauscher Boustany Hastings (WA) Pearce Ellison McCrery Visclosky Dicks Matsui Thompson (CA) Boyda (KS) Heller Pence Emanuel McGovern Wasserman Dingell McCarthy (NY) Thompson (MS) Brown (SC) Hensarling Perlmutter Farr McMorris Schultz Doggett McCollum (MN) Tierney Brown-Waite, Herger Peterson (PA) Filner Rodgers Watson Doyle McDermott Towns Ginny Herseth Sandlin Petri Frank (MA) Michaud Watt Edwards McGovern Udall (NM) Buchanan Hobson Pitts Gilchrest Mollohan Welch (VT) Ehlers McNerney Van Hollen Burgess Hoekstra Platts Gonzalez Moran (KS) Whitfield Ellison McNulty Vela´ zquez Burton (IN) Holden Poe Granger Moran (VA) Wicker Emanuel Meehan Visclosky Buyer Hooley Pomeroy Grijalva Murtha Yarmuth Engel Meek (FL) Wasserman Calvert Hulshof Porter Hare Myrick Young (FL) Eshoo Meeks (NY) Schultz Camp (MI) Hunter Price (GA) Etheridge Michaud Watson Campbell (CA) Inglis (SC) Pryce (OH) NOT VOTING—18 Farr Miller (NC) Watt Cannon Inslee Putnam Ackerman Faleomavaega Sessions Fattah Mollohan Waxman Cantor Israel Radanovich Andrews Gutierrez Stupak Filner Moore (WI) Weiner Capito Issa Rahall Bonner Markey Waters Fortun˜ o Moran (VA) Welch (VT) Cardoza Jindal Ramstad Brady (TX) Miller, George Westmoreland Frank (MA) Murphy (CT) Wexler Carter Johnson (IL) Regula Carson Paul Wynn Gilchrest Murtha Wicker Castle Johnson, Sam Rehberg Davis, Jo Ann Pickering Young (AK) Gonzalez Nadler Wolf Chabot Jones (NC) Reichert Green, Al Napolitano Woolsey ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Chandler Jordan Renzi Coble Kagen Reynolds NOT VOTING—17 The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Cole (OK) Keller Rogers (AL) vote). Thirty seconds are remaining in Conaway Kind Rogers (MI) Ackerman Faleomavaega Stupak this vote. Costello King (IA) Rohrabacher Andrews Gutierrez Waters Cramer King (NY) Roskam Bonner Miller, George Westmoreland Mr. KUCINICH and Mr. BISHOP of Crenshaw Kingston Ross Brady (TX) Paul Wynn Georgia changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ Cubin Kirk Royce Carson Pickering Young (AK) to ‘‘no.’’ Culberson Klein (FL) Ryan (OH) Davis, Jo Ann Sessions Davis (AL) Kline (MN) Ryan (WI) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN b 0957 Davis (CA) Kuhl (NY) Sali Davis (KY) LaHood Saxton The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the So the amendment was agreed to. Davis, David Lamborn Schmidt vote). Thirty seconds are remaining in The result of the vote was announced Davis, Lincoln Lampson Scott (GA) this vote. as above recorded. Deal (GA) Latham Sensenbrenner DeFazio LaTourette Sestak Ms. BERKLEY changed her vote from AMENDMENT NO. 13 OFFERED BY MS. GINNY Dent Lewis (KY) Shadegg ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ BROWN-WAITE OF FLORIDA Donnelly Linder Shays Mr. LAMPSON changed his vote from The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- Doolittle Lipinski Shimkus Drake LoBiondo Shuler ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ ished business is the demand for a re- Dreier Lucas Shuster corded vote on the amendment offered Duncan Lungren, Daniel Simpson by the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ellsworth E. Skelton b 1001 GINNY BROWN-WAITE) on which further Emerson Mack Smith (NE) So the amendment was agreed to. English (PA) Mahoney (FL) Smith (NJ) proceedings were postponed and on Everett Manzullo Smith (TX) The result of the vote was announced which the noes prevailed by voice vote. Fallin Marchant Smith (WA) as above recorded.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:50 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.004 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6485 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Lipinski Nunes Shimkus NOT VOTING—15 LoBiondo Pearce Shuler Ackerman Faleomavaega Sessions Ms. CARSON. Mr. Chairman, on Fri- Loebsack Pence Shuster Andrews Gutierrez Stupak Lucas Perlmutter Simpson day, June 15, 2007, I was unable to vote Bonner Miller, George Waters Lungren, Daniel Peterson (MN) Skelton Brady (TX) Paul Westmoreland on Roll #466 through #471. Had I been E. Peterson (PA) Smith (NE) Davis, Jo Ann Pickering Wynn present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on all Lynch Petri Smith (NJ) of these amendments. Mack Pitts Smith (TX) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Mahoney (FL) Platts Smith (WA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Maloney (NY) Poe Souder The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Chair Manzullo Pomeroy Space vote). Members are advised 30 seconds announces the next 18 votes will be 2- Marchant Porter Stearns remain in this vote. minute votes with a 30-second warning. Marshall Price (GA) Sullivan Matheson Pryce (OH) Tancredo b 1006 Members are encouraged to remain on McCarthy (CA) Putnam Taylor the floor. McCaul (TX) Radanovich Terry Mr. DICKS and Ms. BERKLEY McCotter Ramstad Thornberry changed their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BURGESS McCrery Regula Tiahrt McHenry Rehberg So the amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- Tiberi McHugh Reichert The result of the vote was announced ished business is the demand for a re- Turner McIntyre Renzi Upton as above recorded. corded vote on the amendment offered McKeon Reynolds Walberg by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. BUR- McMorris Rogers (AL) AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FERGUSON Rodgers Rogers (KY) Walden (OR) The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- GESS) on which further proceedings Walsh (NY) McNerney Rogers (MI) ished business is the demand for a re- were postponed and on which the noes McNulty Rohrabacher Walz (MN) prevailed by voice vote. Mica Ros-Lehtinen Wamp corded vote on the amendment offered The Clerk will redesignate the Michaud Roskam Weiner by the gentleman from New Jersey Weldon (FL) Miller (FL) Ross (Mr. FERGUSON) on which further pro- amendment. Weller Miller (MI) Rothman ceedings were postponed and on which The text of the amendment is as fol- Miller, Gary Royce Whitfield lows: Moran (KS) Ryan (WI) Wicker the noes prevailed by voice vote. Moran (VA) Sali Wilson (NM) The Clerk will redesignate the Amendment offered by Mr. BURGESS: Murphy, Tim Saxton Wilson (OH) amendment. Page 2, line 16, after the dollar amount, in- Musgrave Schmidt Wilson (SC) sert ‘‘(reduced by $15,000,000)’’. Myrick Scott (GA) Wolf The text of the amendment is as fol- Page 23, line 16 after the dollar amount, in- Nadler Sensenbrenner Wu lows: sert ‘‘(increased by $15,000,000)’’. Neal (MA) Shadegg Young (AK) Amendment offered by Mr. FERGUSON: Neugebauer Shays Young (FL) RECORDED VOTE Page 2, line 16, after the dollar amount in- sert ‘‘(reduced by $50,000,000)’’. The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded NOES—171 Page 39, line 14, after the dollar amount in- vote has been demanded. Abercrombie Green, Gene Norton sert ‘‘(increased by $50,000,000)’’. A recorded vote was ordered. Arcuri Grijalva Oberstar Page 40, line 5, after the dollar amount in- The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Baca Hall (NY) Obey Baird Hastings (FL) Olver sert ‘‘(increased by $50,000,000)’’. a 2-minute vote. Baldwin Higgins Ortiz Page 40, line 21, after the dollar amount in- The vote was taken by electronic de- Becerra Hill Pallone sert ‘‘(increased by $50,000,000)’’. vice, and there were—ayes 251, noes 171, Berman Hinchey Pascrell RECORDED VOTE Berry Hinojosa Pastor not voting 15, as follows: Bishop (GA) Hirono Payne The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded [Roll No. 472] Bishop (NY) Hodes Price (NC) vote has been demanded. Blumenauer Holt Rahall A recorded vote was ordered. AYES—251 Bordallo Honda Rangel Aderholt Coble Gingrey Boswell Hoyer Reyes The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Akin Cohen Gohmert Boucher Inslee Rodriguez a 2-minute vote. Alexander Cole (OK) Goode Boyd (FL) Jackson (IL) Roybal-Allard The vote was taken by electronic de- Allen Conaway Goodlatte Brady (PA) Jackson-Lee Ruppersberger vice, and there were—ayes 239, noes 183, Altmire Costello Granger Brown, Corrine (TX) Rush Bachmann Crenshaw Graves Butterfield Jefferson Ryan (OH) not voting 15, as follows: Bachus Cubin Hall (TX) Capps Johnson (GA) Salazar [Roll No. 473] Baker Cuellar Hare Capuano Johnson, E. B. Sa´ nchez, Linda Barrett (SC) Culberson Harman Carnahan Jones (OH) T. AYES—239 Barrow Davis (KY) Hastert Castle Kagen Sanchez, Loretta Aderholt Capuano Engel Bartlett (MD) Davis, David Hastings (WA) Castor Kanjorski Sarbanes Akin Cardoza English (PA) Barton (TX) Davis, Tom Hayes Chandler Kaptur Schakowsky Altmire Carnahan Eshoo Bean Deal (GA) Heller Clarke Kennedy Schiff Arcuri Carney Everett Berkley DeFazio Hensarling Clay Kildee Schwartz Bachmann Castle Fallin Biggert Dent Herger Cleaver Kilpatrick Scott (VA) Baker Chabot Ferguson Bilbray Diaz-Balart, L. Herseth Sandlin Clyburn Kind Serrano Barrett (SC) Chandler Forbes Bilirakis Diaz-Balart, M. Hobson Conyers Klein (FL) Sestak Barrow Coble Fortenberry Bishop (UT) Dicks Hoekstra Cooper Kucinich Shea-Porter Bartlett (MD) Cole (OK) Fortun˜ o Blackburn Donnelly Holden Costa Langevin Sherman Barton (TX) Conaway Fossella Blunt Doolittle Hooley Courtney Lantos Sires Bean Conyers Foxx Boehner Drake Hulshof Cramer Larsen (WA) Slaughter Berkley Costa Frank (MA) Bono Dreier Hunter Crowley Larson (CT) Snyder Biggert Costello Franks (AZ) Boozman Duncan Inglis (SC) Cummings Lee Solis Bilbray Courtney Frelinghuysen Boren Ehlers Israel Davis (AL) Levin Spratt Bishop (UT) Cramer Gallegly Boustany Ellsworth Issa Davis (CA) Lewis (GA) Stark Blackburn Crenshaw Garrett (NJ) Boyda (KS) Emerson Jindal Davis (IL) Lofgren, Zoe Sutton Blunt Cubin Gerlach Braley (IA) English (PA) Johnson (IL) Davis, Lincoln Lowey Tanner Boehner Cuellar Giffords Brown (SC) Everett Johnson, Sam DeGette Markey Tauscher Bono Culberson Gilchrest Brown-Waite, Fallin Jones (NC) Delahunt Matsui Thompson (CA) Boozman Davis (AL) Gillibrand Ginny Feeney Jordan DeLauro McCarthy (NY) Thompson (MS) Bordallo Davis (KY) Gillmor Buchanan Ferguson Keller Dingell McCollum (MN) Tierney Boren Davis, David Gingrey Burgess Flake King (IA) Doggett McDermott Towns Boswell Davis, Lincoln Gohmert Burton (IN) Forbes King (NY) Doyle McGovern Udall (CO) Boustany Davis, Tom Goode Buyer Fortenberry Kingston Edwards Meehan Udall (NM) Boyda (KS) Deal (GA) Goodlatte Calvert Fortun˜ o Kirk Ellison Meek (FL) Van Hollen Braley (IA) DeFazio Gordon Camp (MI) Fossella Kline (MN) Emanuel Meeks (NY) Vela´ zquez Brown (SC) Delahunt Graves Campbell (CA) Foxx Knollenberg Engel Melancon Visclosky Brown-Waite, Dent Hall (NY) Cannon Franks (AZ) Kuhl (NY) Eshoo Miller (NC) Wasserman Ginny Diaz-Balart, L. Hall (TX) Cantor Frelinghuysen LaHood Etheridge Mitchell Schultz Buchanan Diaz-Balart, M. Harman Capito Gallegly Lamborn Farr Mollohan Watson Burgess Donnelly Hastings (WA) Cardoza Garrett (NJ) Lampson Fattah Moore (KS) Watt Burton (IN) Doolittle Herseth Sandlin Carney Gerlach Latham Filner Moore (WI) Waxman Buyer Drake Hill Carson Giffords LaTourette Frank (MA) Murphy (CT) Welch (VT) Camp (MI) Dreier Hobson Carter Gilchrest Lewis (CA) Gonzalez Murphy, Patrick Wexler Campbell (CA) Duncan Hodes Chabot Gillibrand Lewis (KY) Gordon Murtha Woolsey Cannon Ellsworth Hoekstra Christensen Gillmor Linder Green, Al Napolitano Yarmuth Cantor Emerson Holden

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:50 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.025 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE H6486 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2007 Holt McMorris Schmidt Skelton Thompson (MS) Watson Heller McCaul (TX) Rohrabacher Hooley Rodgers Scott (GA) Slaughter Tierney Watt Hensarling McCotter Ros-Lehtinen Hunter Meehan Sensenbrenner Smith (WA) Udall (CO) Waxman Herger McCrery Roskam Israel Melancon Shadegg Snyder Udall (NM) Welch (VT) Herseth Sandlin McHenry Ross Issa Mica Shays Solis Visclosky Weldon (FL) Hobson McHugh Royce Jindal Miller (FL) Shimkus Stark Wamp Wexler Hoekstra McIntyre Ryan (WI) Johnson (IL) Mitchell Shuler Sutton Wasserman Wicker Hulshof McKeon Sali Johnson, Sam Moore (KS) Shuster Tauscher Schultz Wilson (NM) Hunter McMorris Saxton Jones (NC) Moran (KS) Sires Thompson (CA) Waters Woolsey Inglis (SC) Rodgers Schmidt Jordan Murphy, Tim Issa Mica Sensenbrenner Smith (NE) NOT VOTING—15 Keller Musgrave Smith (NJ) Jindal Miller (FL) Shadegg Kennedy Nadler Smith (TX) Ackerman Faleomavaega Pickering Johnson (IL) Miller (MI) Shays King (IA) Neal (MA) Souder Andrews Gutierrez Sessions Johnson, Sam Miller, Gary Shimkus King (NY) Neugebauer Space Bonner Miller, George Stupak Jones (NC) Moran (KS) Shuler Kingston Nunes Spratt Brady (TX) Norton Westmoreland Jordan Murphy, Tim Shuster Kirk Pallone Stearns Davis, Jo Ann Paul Wynn Keller Musgrave Simpson Kline (MN) Pascrell Sullivan King (IA) Myrick Smith (NE) Kuhl (NY) Pence ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Tancredo King (NY) Neugebauer Smith (NJ) LaHood Petri Kingston Nunes Souder Tanner The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Lamborn Pitts Kirk Pearce Stearns Taylor vote). Members are advised 30 seconds Lampson Platts Kline (MN) Pence Sullivan Terry Latham Poe remain in this vote. Knollenberg Peterson (PA) Tancredo Thornberry LaTourette Porter Kuhl (NY) Petri Terry Tiahrt Lewis (KY) Price (GA) LaHood Pitts Thornberry Lipinski Pryce (OH) Tiberi b 1011 Lamborn Platts Tiahrt Towns LoBiondo Radanovich Messrs. CARNAHAN, LOEBSACK and Latham Poe Tiberi Loebsack Ramstad Turner LaTourette Porter Turner Lungren, Daniel Regula Upton ROTHMAN changed their vote from Lewis (CA) Price (GA) Upton E. Rehberg Van Hollen ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Lewis (KY) Pryce (OH) Walberg Lynch Reichert Vela´ zquez So the amendment was agreed to. Linder Putnam Walden (OR) Walberg Mack Reynolds The result of the vote was announced LoBiondo Radanovich Walsh (NY) Mahoney (FL) Rodriguez Walden (OR) Lucas Ramstad Wamp Maloney (NY) Rogers (AL) Walsh (NY) as above recorded. Lungren, Daniel Regula Weldon (FL) Manzullo Rogers (MI) Walz (MN) AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MCHENRY E. Rehberg Weller Marchant Rohrabacher Weiner Mack Reichert Whitfield Markey Ros-Lehtinen Weller The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- Manzullo Renzi Wicker Marshall Roskam Whitfield ished business is the demand for a re- Marchant Reynolds Wilson (SC) Matheson Ross Wilson (OH) corded vote on the amendment offered Marshall Rogers (AL) Wolf McCarthy (CA) Rothman Wilson (SC) by the gentleman from North Carolina Matheson Rogers (KY) Young (AK) McCaul (TX) Royce Wolf McCarthy (CA) Rogers (MI) Young (FL) McCotter Ryan (WI) Wu (Mr. MCHENRY) on which further pro- McHenry Salazar Yarmuth ceedings were postponed and on which NOES—214 McHugh Sali Young (AK) the noes prevailed by voice vote. McIntyre Saxton Young (FL) Abercrombie Emanuel Lofgren, Zoe The Clerk will redesignate the Allen Engel Lowey NOES—183 amendment. Arcuri Eshoo Lynch Baca Etheridge Mahoney (FL) Abercrombie Granger McGovern The text of the amendment is as fol- Baird Farr Maloney (NY) Alexander Green, Al McKeon lows: Baldwin Fattah Markey Allen Green, Gene McNerney Amendment offered by Mr. MCHENRY: Becerra Filner Matsui Baca Grijalva McNulty Page 2, line 16, after the dollar amount, in- Berkley Frank (MA) McCarthy (NY) Bachus Hare Meek (FL) Berman Gillmor McCollum (MN) Baird Hastert Meeks (NY) sert ‘‘(reduced by $34,000,000)’’. Berry Gonzalez McDermott Baldwin Hastings (FL) Michaud Page 48, line 9, after the dollar amount, in- Bishop (GA) Gordon McGovern Becerra Hayes Miller (MI) sert ‘‘(increased by $30,000,000)’’. Bishop (NY) Green, Al McNerney Berman Heller Miller (NC) RECORDED VOTE Blumenauer Green, Gene McNulty Berry Hensarling Miller, Gary Boehner Grijalva Meehan Bilirakis Herger Mollohan The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Bordallo Hall (NY) Meek (FL) Bishop (GA) Higgins Moore (WI) vote has been demanded. Boucher Hare Meeks (NY) Bishop (NY) Hinchey Moran (VA) A recorded vote was ordered. Boyd (FL) Harman Melancon Blumenauer Hinojosa Murphy (CT) Brady (PA) Hastings (FL) Michaud Boucher Hirono Murphy, Patrick The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Braley (IA) Higgins Miller (NC) Boyd (FL) Honda Murtha a 2-minute vote. Brown, Corrine Hill Mitchell Brady (PA) Hoyer Myrick The vote was taken by electronic de- Butterfield Hinchey Mollohan Brown, Corrine Hulshof Napolitano vice, and there were—ayes 207, noes 214, Capps Hinojosa Moore (KS) Butterfield Inglis (SC) Oberstar Capuano Hirono Moore (WI) Calvert Inslee Obey not voting 16, as follows: Cardoza Hodes Moran (VA) Capito Jackson (IL) Olver [Roll No. 474] Carnahan Holden Murphy (CT) Capps Jackson-Lee Ortiz Carney Holt Murphy, Patrick Carson (TX) Pastor AYES—207 Carson Honda Murtha Carter Jefferson Payne Aderholt Buyer Ellsworth Castle Hooley Nadler Castor Johnson (GA) Pearce Akin Calvert Emerson Castor Hoyer Napolitano Christensen Johnson, E. B. Perlmutter Alexander Camp (MI) English (PA) Chandler Inslee Neal (MA) Clarke Jones (OH) Peterson (MN) Altmire Campbell (CA) Everett Christensen Israel Norton Clay Kagen Peterson (PA) Bachmann Cannon Fallin Clarke Jackson (IL) Oberstar Cleaver Kanjorski Pomeroy Bachus Cantor Feeney Clay Jackson-Lee Obey Clyburn Kaptur Price (NC) Baker Capito Ferguson Cleaver (TX) Olver Cohen Kildee Putnam Barrett (SC) Carter Flake Clyburn Jefferson Ortiz Cooper Kilpatrick Rahall Barrow Chabot Forbes Cohen Johnson (GA) Pallone Crowley Kind Rangel Bartlett (MD) Coble Fortenberry Conyers Johnson, E. B. Pascrell Cummings Klein (FL) Renzi Barton (TX) Cole (OK) Fortun˜ o Cooper Jones (OH) Pastor Davis (CA) Knollenberg Reyes Bean Conaway Fossella Costa Kagen Payne Davis (IL) Kucinich Rogers (KY) Biggert Costello Foxx Courtney Kanjorski Perlmutter DeGette Langevin Roybal-Allard Bilbray Crenshaw Franks (AZ) Cramer Kaptur Peterson (MN) DeLauro Lantos Ruppersberger Bilirakis Cubin Frelinghuysen Crowley Kennedy Pomeroy Dicks Larsen (WA) Rush Bishop (UT) Davis (CA) Gallegly Cuellar Kildee Price (NC) Dingell Larson (CT) Ryan (OH) Blackburn Davis (KY) Garrett (NJ) Culberson Kilpatrick Rahall Doggett Lee Sa´ nchez, Linda Blunt Davis, David Gerlach Cummings Kind Rangel Doyle Levin T. Bono Davis, Tom Giffords Davis (AL) Klein (FL) Reyes Edwards Lewis (CA) Sanchez, Loretta Boozman Deal (GA) Gilchrest Davis (IL) Kucinich Rodriguez Ehlers Lewis (GA) Sarbanes Boren DeFazio Gillibrand Davis, Lincoln Lampson Rothman Ellison Linder Schakowsky Boswell Dent Gohmert DeGette Langevin Roybal-Allard Emanuel Lofgren, Zoe Schiff Boustany Diaz-Balart, L. Goode Delahunt Lantos Ruppersberger Etheridge Lowey Schwartz Boyda (KS) Diaz-Balart, M. Goodlatte DeLauro Larsen (WA) Rush Farr Lucas Scott (VA) Brown (SC) Donnelly Granger Dicks Larson (CT) Ryan (OH) Fattah Matsui Serrano Brown-Waite, Doolittle Graves Dingell Lee Salazar Feeney McCarthy (NY) Sestak Ginny Drake Hall (TX) Doggett Levin Sa´ nchez, Linda Filner McCollum (MN) Shea-Porter Buchanan Dreier Hastert Doyle Lewis (GA) T. Flake McCrery Sherman Burgess Duncan Hastings (WA) Edwards Lipinski Sanchez, Loretta Gonzalez McDermott Simpson Burton (IN) Ehlers Hayes Ellison Loebsack Sarbanes

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:50 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.016 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6487 Schakowsky Stark Wasserman Heller McMorris Royce Perlmutter Sarbanes Tierney Schwartz Sutton Schultz Hensarling Rodgers Schmidt Peterson (MN) Saxton Towns Scott (GA) Tanner Waters Hoekstra Mica Shadegg Peterson (PA) Schakowsky Udall (CO) Scott (VA) Tauscher Watson Hunter Miller (FL) Shays Petri Schiff Udall (NM) Serrano Taylor Watt Jindal Miller (MI) Shimkus Platts Schwartz Van Hollen Sestak Thompson (CA) Waxman Johnson (IL) Miller, Gary Smith (TX) Pomeroy Scott (GA) Vela´ zquez Shea-Porter Thompson (MS) Weiner Johnson, Sam Musgrave Souder Porter Scott (VA) Visclosky Sherman Tierney Welch (VT) Jones (NC) Myrick Space Price (NC) Sensenbrenner Walden (OR) Sires Pryce (OH) Serrano Towns Wexler King (IA) Neugebauer Sullivan Walsh (NY) Skelton Pearce Rahall Sestak Udall (CO) Wilson (NM) Kingston Tancredo Walz (MN) Slaughter Pitts Ramstad Shea-Porter Udall (NM) Wilson (OH) LaHood Thornberry Wamp Smith (WA) Poe Rangel Sherman Van Hollen Woolsey Tiahrt Wasserman Snyder Lamborn Price (GA) Regula Shuler ´ Schultz Solis Velazquez Wu Lewis (KY) Putnam Tiberi Reichert Shuster Waters Space Visclosky Wynn Linder Radanovich Turner Reyes Simpson Watson Spratt Walz (MN) Yarmuth Marchant Rehberg Upton Reynolds Sires Watt McCaul (TX) Renzi Walberg Rodriguez Skelton Waxman NOT VOTING—16 McHenry Rogers (AL) Wilson (SC) Rogers (KY) Slaughter Weiner Ackerman Gingrey Sessions McHugh Rogers (MI) Young (AK) Rohrabacher Smith (NE) Welch (VT) Andrews Gutierrez Smith (TX) Ros-Lehtinen Smith (NJ) Weldon (FL) Bonner Miller, George Stupak NOES—327 Roskam Smith (WA) Weller Brady (TX) Paul Ross Snyder Westmoreland Abercrombie Davis, Jo Ann Pickering Diaz-Balart, L. Kildee Rothman Solis Wexler Aderholt Faleomavaega Schiff Diaz-Balart, M. Kilpatrick Roybal-Allard Spratt Whitfield Alexander Dicks Kind Ruppersberger Stark Wicker ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Allen Dingell King (NY) Rush Stearns Wilson (NM) The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Altmire Doggett Kirk Ryan (OH) Sutton Wilson (OH) Arcuri Doolittle Klein (FL) Ryan (WI) Tanner Wolf vote). Members are advised 30 seconds Baca Doyle Kline (MN) Salazar Tauscher Woolsey remain in this vote. Bachmann Drake Knollenberg Sali Taylor Wu Bachus Dreier Kucinich Sa´ nchez, Linda Terry Wynn b 1015 Baird Edwards Kuhl (NY) T. Thompson (CA) Yarmuth Baldwin Ehlers Lampson Sanchez, Loretta Thompson (MS) Young (FL) So the amendment was rejected. Barrow Ellison Langevin The result of the vote was announced Bean Emanuel Lantos NOT VOTING—14 Becerra Emerson Larsen (WA) Ackerman Faleomavaega Pickering as above recorded. Berkley Engel Latham Andrews Gutierrez Sessions ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Berman Eshoo LaTourette Bonner Larson (CT) Stupak Berry Etheridge Lee The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Chair Brady (TX) Miller, George Westmoreland Bishop (GA) Everett Levin Davis, Jo Ann Paul announces the next 15 votes will be 2- Bishop (NY) Fallin Lewis (CA) minute votes with a 30-second warning. Blumenauer Farr Lewis (GA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN There will be no exceptions. Members Bono Fattah Lipinski Boozman Feeney LoBiondo The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the are encouraged to remain on the floor. Bordallo Ferguson Loebsack vote). Members are advised there are 30 AMENDMENT NO. 128 OFFERED BY MR. PEARCE Boren Filner Lofgren, Zoe seconds remaining on this vote. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- Boswell Forbes Lowey Boucher Fortenberry Lucas b 1019 ished business is the demand for a re- Boyd (FL) Fortun˜ o Lungren, Daniel corded vote on the amendment offered Boyda (KS) Frank (MA) E. So the amendment was rejected. by the gentleman from New Mexico Brady (PA) Frelinghuysen Lynch The result of the vote was announced Braley (IA) Gallegly Mack as above recorded. (Mr. PEARCE) on which further pro- Brown (SC) Gerlach Mahoney (FL) ceedings were postponed and on which Brown, Corrine Gilchrest Maloney (NY) Stated for: the ayes prevailed by voice vote. Brown-Waite, Gillibrand Manzullo Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Madam The Clerk will redesignate the Ginny Gillmor Markey Speaker, I regret that I did not vote on rollcall Burton (IN) Gonzalez Marshall vote No. 475, on June 15, 2007. Had I been amendment. Butterfield Gordon Matheson The text of the amendment is as fol- Buyer Granger Matsui present, I would have voted: ‘‘no’’ on rollcall lows: Calvert Green, Al McCarthy (CA) No. 475 on the amendment to H.R. 2638, to Campbell (CA) Green, Gene McCarthy (NY) cut $125 million from TSA’s explosive detec- Amendment No. 128 offered by Mr. PEARCE: Cantor Grijalva McCollum (MN) Page 6, line 5, after the first dollar Capito Hall (NY) McCotter tion account; and increase the Customs and amount, insert ‘‘(increased by $125,000,000)’’. Capps Hare McCrery Border Protection Salaries and Expenses ac- Page 22, line 9, after the dollar amount, in- Capuano Harman McDermott count by $125 million. sert ‘‘(reduced by $125,000,000)’’. Cardoza Hastings (FL) McGovern (By unanimous consent, Mr. HOYER Page 22, line 13, after the dollar amount, Carnahan Hastings (WA) McIntyre Carney Hayes McKeon was allowed to speak out of order.) insert ‘‘(reduced by $125,000,000)’’. Carson Herger McNerney ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING FIRST VOTE IN A Page 22, line 14, after the dollar amount, Castle Herseth Sandlin McNulty SERIES IN THE HOUSE insert ‘‘(reduced by $125,000,000)’’. Castor Higgins Meehan Mr. HOYER. Mr. Chairman, I would RECORDED VOTE Chandler Hill Meek (FL) Christensen Hinchey Meeks (NY) like to make Members aware now, so The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Clarke Hinojosa Melancon you have significant notice, in a full vote has been demanded. Clay Hirono Michaud Chamber and very long in advance, A recorded vote was ordered. Cleaver Hobson Miller (NC) that when the Committee rises, I in- The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Clyburn Hodes Mitchell Cohen Holden Mollohan tend to ask unanimous consent in the a 2-minute vote. Cole (OK) Holt Moore (KS) House that even the first vote in a se- The vote was taken by electronic de- Conyers Honda Moore (WI) ries be a 5-minute vote, the first vote vice, and there were—ayes 96, noes 327, Cooper Hooley Moran (KS) Costa Hoyer Moran (VA) in a series. not voting 14, as follows: Costello Hulshof Murphy (CT) I’ve not had an opportunity to dis- [Roll No. 475] Courtney Inglis (SC) Murphy, Patrick Cramer Inslee Murphy, Tim cuss this. I wanted to give notice, and AYES—96 Crenshaw Israel Murtha I will be discussing it with the leader- Akin Burgess English (PA) Crowley Issa Nadler ship. Hopefully, they will agree. We Baker Camp (MI) Flake Cuellar Jackson (IL) Napolitano have a lot of votes. I know Members Barrett (SC) Cannon Fossella Cummings Jackson-Lee Neal (MA) Bartlett (MD) Carter Foxx Davis (AL) (TX) Norton want to get out of here today. We have Barton (TX) Chabot Franks (AZ) Davis (CA) Jefferson Nunes the MILCON bill yet to come. Biggert Coble Garrett (NJ) Davis (IL) Johnson (GA) Oberstar For example, on a possible motion to Bilbray Conaway Giffords Davis (KY) Johnson, E. B. Obey Bilirakis Cubin Gingrey Davis, Lincoln Jones (OH) Olver recommit, we’re going to ask unani- Bishop (UT) Culberson Gohmert Davis, Tom Jordan Ortiz mous consent that that be a 5-minute Blackburn Davis, David Goode DeFazio Kagen Pallone vote, and there seems to be some en- Blunt Deal (GA) Goodlatte DeGette Kanjorski Pascrell thusiasm for that. So, talk to all of our Boehner Donnelly Graves Delahunt Kaptur Pastor Boustany Duncan Hall (TX) DeLauro Keller Payne colleagues about not objecting to that Buchanan Ellsworth Hastert Dent Kennedy Pence unanimous consent.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:50 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.015 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE H6488 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2007 AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. CARTER Turner Weldon (FL) Wolf b 1024 The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- Upton Weller Young (AK) Walberg Whitfield Young (FL) So the amendment was rejected. ished business is the demand for a re- Walden (OR) Wicker The result of the vote was announced corded vote on the amendment offered Wamp Wilson (SC) as above recorded. by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. NOES—233 Stated for: CARTER) on which further proceedings Abercrombie Green, Al Napolitano Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Chairman, on rollcall No. were postponed and on which the noes Allen Green, Gene Neal (MA) 476, I was inadvertently detained. Had I been prevailed by voice vote. Arcuri Grijalva Norton present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ The Clerk will redesignate the Baca Hall (NY) Oberstar Baird Hare Obey AMENDMENT NO. 98 OFFERED BY MR. MCCAUL OF amendment. Baldwin Harman Olver TEXAS The text of the amendment is as fol- Bean Hastings (FL) Ortiz The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- lows: Becerra Herseth Sandlin Pallone Berkley Higgins Pascrell ished business is the demand for a re- Amendment offered by Mr. CARTER: Berman Hill Pastor corded vote on the amendment offered Page 11, line 25, strike ‘‘: Provided,’’ and all Berry Hinchey Payne by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. that follows through page 16, line 2, and in- Bishop (GA) Hinojosa Perlmutter MCCAUL) on which further proceedings sert a period. Bishop (NY) Hirono Peterson (MN) Blumenauer Hodes were postponed and on which the noes RECORDED VOTE Pomeroy Bordallo Holden Price (NC) prevailed by voice vote. The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Boswell Holt Rahall The Clerk will redesignate the Boucher vote has been demanded. Honda Rangel amendment. A recorded vote was ordered. Boyd (FL) Hooley Reyes Brady (PA) Hoyer Rodriguez The text of the amendment is as fol- The Acting CHAIRMAN. Without ob- Braley (IA) Inslee Ros-Lehtinen lows: jection, 2-minute voting will continue. Brown, Corrine Israel Rothman Butterfield Jackson (IL) Amendment No. 98 offered by Mr. MCCAUL There was no objection. Roybal-Allard of Texas: Capps Jackson-Lee Ruppersberger The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Capuano (TX) Rush Page 17, strike the proviso beginning on a 2-minute vote. Cardoza Jefferson Ryan (OH) line 2. Carnahan Johnson (GA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Salazar RECORDED VOTE Carney Johnson, E. B. vice, and there were—ayes 190, noes 233, Sa´ nchez, Linda Carson Jones (OH) T. The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded not voting 14, as follows: Castle Kagen Sanchez, Loretta vote has been demanded. [Roll No. 476] Castor Kanjorski Sarbanes A recorded vote was ordered. Chandler Kaptur Saxton AYES—190 Christensen Kennedy The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Schakowsky Clarke Kildee Aderholt Forbes McKeon Schiff a 2-minute vote. Clay Kilpatrick Akin Fortenberry McMorris Schwartz The vote was taken by electronic de- Cleaver Kind Alexander Fossella Rodgers Scott (GA) Clyburn Klein (FL) vice, and there were—ayes 192, noes 232, Altmire Foxx Mica Scott (VA) Cohen Kucinich not voting 13, as follows: Bachmann Franks (AZ) Miller (FL) Serrano Conaway Lampson Bachus Frelinghuysen Miller (MI) Sestak [Roll No. 477] Conyers Langevin Baker Gallegly Miller, Gary Shea-Porter Cooper Lantos AYES—192 Barrett (SC) Garrett (NJ) Moran (KS) Sherman Costa Larsen (WA) Barrow Gerlach Murphy, Patrick Sires Aderholt Duncan Lamborn Costello Larson (CT) Bartlett (MD) Gillmor Murphy, Tim Slaughter Akin Edwards Lampson Barton (TX) Gingrey Musgrave Courtney Lee Alexander Ehlers LaTourette Cramer Levin Smith (NJ) Biggert Gohmert Myrick Smith (WA) Altmire Ellsworth Linder Bilbray Goode Neugebauer Crowley Lewis (GA) Bachmann Emerson LoBiondo Cuellar Lipinski Snyder Bilirakis Goodlatte Nunes Solis Bachus English (PA) Lofgren, Zoe Bishop (UT) Granger Pearce Cummings LoBiondo Baker Everett Lucas Davis (AL) Loebsack Space Blackburn Graves Pence Spratt Barrett (SC) Fallin Lungren, Daniel Davis (CA) Lofgren, Zoe Barrow Feeney E. Blunt Hall (TX) Peterson (PA) Stark Davis (IL) Lowey Bartlett (MD) Ferguson Lynch Boehner Hastert Petri Sutton Davis, Lincoln Lynch Barton (TX) Forbes Mack Bono Hastings (WA) Pitts Tanner DeFazio Mahoney (FL) Biggert Fortenberry Manzullo Boozman Hayes Platts Tauscher DeGette Maloney (NY) Bilbray Fossella Marchant Boren Heller Poe Thompson (CA) Delahunt Markey Bilirakis Foxx McCarthy (CA) Boustany Hensarling Porter Thompson (MS) DeLauro Marshall Bishop (UT) Franks (AZ) McCaul (TX) Boyda (KS) Herger Price (GA) Tierney Diaz-Balart, L. Matheson Blackburn Frelinghuysen McCotter Brown (SC) Hobson Pryce (OH) Towns Diaz-Balart, M. Matsui Blunt Gallegly McHenry Brown-Waite, Hoekstra Putnam Udall (CO) Dicks McCarthy (NY) Boehner Garrett (NJ) McKeon Ginny Hulshof Radanovich Udall (NM) Buchanan Hunter Dingell McCollum (MN) Bono Gerlach McMorris Ramstad Van Hollen Burgess Inglis (SC) Regula Doggett McDermott Boozman Giffords Rodgers Vela´ zquez Burton (IN) Issa Rehberg Doyle McGovern Boswell Gilchrest Mica Visclosky Buyer Jindal Reichert Edwards McHugh Boustany Gillibrand Miller (FL) Walsh (NY) Calvert Johnson (IL) Renzi Ehlers McIntyre Brown-Waite, Gingrey Miller (MI) Walz (MN) Camp (MI) Johnson, Sam Reynolds Ellison McNerney Ginny Gohmert Miller, Gary Wasserman Campbell (CA) Jones (NC) Rogers (AL) Emanuel McNulty Buchanan Goode Moran (KS) Schultz Cannon Jordan Rogers (KY) Engel Meehan Burgess Goodlatte Murphy, Patrick Waters Cantor Keller Rogers (MI) Eshoo Meek (FL) Burton (IN) Graves Murphy, Tim Watson Capito King (IA) Rohrabacher Etheridge Meeks (NY) Buyer Hall (TX) Musgrave Watt Carter King (NY) Roskam Farr Melancon Calvert Hastert Myrick Waxman Chabot Kingston Ross Fattah Michaud Camp (MI) Hastings (WA) Neugebauer Weiner Coble Kirk Royce Ferguson Miller (NC) Campbell (CA) Hayes Nunes Cole (OK) Kline (MN) Ryan (WI) Filner Mitchell Welch (VT) Cannon Heller Pearce ˜ Crenshaw Knollenberg Sali Fortuno Mollohan Wexler Cantor Hensarling Pence Cubin Kuhl (NY) Schmidt Frank (MA) Moore (KS) Wilson (NM) Capito Herger Peterson (MN) Culberson LaHood Sensenbrenner Giffords Moore (WI) Wilson (OH) Carney Herseth Sandlin Petri Davis (KY) Lamborn Shadegg Gilchrest Moran (VA) Woolsey Chabot Hobson Pitts Davis, David Latham Shays Gillibrand Murphy (CT) Wu Coble Hoekstra Platts Davis, Tom LaTourette Shimkus Gonzalez Murtha Wynn Cole (OK) Hulshof Poe Deal (GA) Lewis (CA) Shuler Gordon Nadler Yarmuth Conaway Hunter Pomeroy Crenshaw Issa Porter Dent Lewis (KY) Shuster NOT VOTING—14 Donnelly Linder Simpson Cubin Jindal Price (GA) Doolittle Lucas Skelton Ackerman Faleomavaega Sessions Cuellar Johnson (IL) Pryce (OH) Drake Lungren, Daniel Smith (NE) Andrews Gutierrez Stupak Culberson Johnson, Sam Putnam Dreier E. Smith (TX) Bonner Miller, George Tiahrt Davis (KY) Jones (NC) Radanovich Duncan Mack Souder Brady (TX) Paul Westmoreland Davis, David Jordan Ramstad Ellsworth Manzullo Stearns Davis, Jo Ann Pickering Davis, Lincoln Keller Rehberg Emerson Marchant Sullivan Deal (GA) King (IA) Reichert English (PA) McCarthy (CA) Tancredo ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Dent King (NY) Renzi Everett McCaul (TX) Taylor The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Donnelly Kingston Reynolds Fallin McCotter Terry Doolittle Kirk Rogers (AL) Feeney McCrery Thornberry vote). Members are advised there are 30 Drake Kline (MN) Rogers (MI) Flake McHenry Tiberi seconds remaining on this vote. Dreier Kuhl (NY) Rohrabacher

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:38 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.036 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6489 Roskam Shimkus Tiahrt Miller, George Pickering Stupak King (NY) Mitchell Schmidt Royce Shuler Tiberi Paul Sessions Westmoreland Kingston Moore (KS) Schwartz Ruppersberger Shuster Turner Kirk Moran (KS) Sensenbrenner Ryan (WI) Simpson Upton ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Kline (MN) Moran (VA) Sestak Salazar Smith (NE) Walberg The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Knollenberg Murphy, Patrick Shadegg Sali Smith (TX) Walden (OR) vote). Members are advised there are 30 Kuhl (NY) Murphy, Tim Shays Saxton Smith (WA) Weldon (FL) LaHood Musgrave Shimkus Schmidt Souder Weller seconds remaining on this vote. Lamborn Myrick Shuler Sensenbrenner Stearns Wicker Lampson Neugebauer Shuster Sestak Sullivan Wilson (NM) b 1028 Latham Nunes Simpson Shadegg Tancredo Wilson (SC) LaTourette Pearce Smith (NE) Shays Terry Young (AK) So the amendment was rejected. Lewis (CA) Pence Smith (NJ) Sherman Thornberry Young (FL) The result of the vote was announced Lewis (KY) Peterson (PA) Smith (TX) as above recorded. Linder Petri Souder NOES—232 Lipinski Pitts Space ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Abercrombie Hall (NY) Neal (MA) LoBiondo Platts Spratt Allen Hare Norton The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Chair Loebsack Poe Stearns Arcuri Harman Oberstar reminds Members that the next 12 Lucas Pomeroy Sullivan Lungren, Daniel Porter Tancredo Baca Hastings (FL) Obey votes will be 2-minute votes with a 30- Baird Higgins Olver E. Price (GA) Terry Mack Pryce (OH) Thornberry Baldwin Hill Ortiz second warning. All Members are en- Mahoney (FL) Putnam Tiahrt Bean Hinchey Pallone couraged to remain on the floor. There Manzullo Ramstad Tiberi Becerra Hinojosa Pascrell will be no exceptions, 2-minute votes. Marchant Rangel Turner Berkley Hirono Pastor AMENDMENT NO. 105 OFFERED BY MR. KING OF Matheson Regula Upton Berman Hodes Payne McCarthy (CA) Rehberg Walberg Berry Holden Perlmutter IOWA Bishop (GA) Holt McCaul (TX) Reichert Walden (OR) Peterson (PA) The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- McCotter Renzi Walsh (NY) Bishop (NY) Honda Price (NC) Blumenauer Hooley ished business is the demand for a re- McCrery Reynolds Walz (MN) Rahall corded vote on the amendment offered McHenry Rogers (AL) Wamp Bordallo Hoyer Rangel Boren Inglis (SC) McHugh Rogers (KY) Weldon (FL) Regula by the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. KING) Boucher Inslee McKeon Rogers (MI) Weller Reyes on which further proceedings were Boyd (FL) Israel McMorris Rohrabacher Whitfield Rodriguez Boyda (KS) Jackson (IL) postponed and on which the noes pre- Rodgers Roskam Wicker Rogers (KY) Brady (PA) Jackson-Lee vailed by voice vote. Mica Ross Wilson (NM) Ros-Lehtinen Braley (IA) (TX) The Clerk will redesignate the Michaud Royce Wilson (SC) Brown (SC) Jefferson Ross Miller (FL) Ryan (WI) Wolf Brown, Corrine Johnson (GA) Rothman amendment. Miller (MI) Sali Young (AK) Butterfield Johnson, E. B. Roybal-Allard The text of the amendment is as fol- Miller, Gary Saxton Young (FL) Capps Jones (OH) Rush lows: Capuano Kagen Ryan (OH) NOES—195 Cardoza Kanjorski Sa´ nchez, Linda Amendment No. 105 offered by Mr. KING of T. Iowa: Abercrombie Farr McIntyre Carnahan Kaptur Allen Fattah McNerney Carson Kennedy Sanchez, Loretta Page 17, line 23, after the dollar amount, Sarbanes Baca Filner McNulty Carter Kildee insert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000,000) (increased by Baird Fortun˜ o Meehan Schakowsky Castle Kilpatrick $5,000,000)’’. Baldwin Frank (MA) Meek (FL) Schiff Castor Kind Becerra Giffords Meeks (NY) Schwartz RECORDED VOTE Chandler Klein (FL) Berkley Gonzalez Melancon Scott (GA) Christensen Knollenberg The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Berman Gordon Miller (NC) Scott (VA) Clarke Kucinich vote has been demanded. Berry Green, Al Mollohan Serrano Clay LaHood A recorded vote was ordered. Bishop (GA) Green, Gene Moore (WI) Cleaver Langevin Shea-Porter Bishop (NY) Grijalva Murphy (CT) Clyburn Lantos Sires The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Blumenauer Hall (NY) Murtha Cohen Larsen (WA) Skelton a 2-minute vote. Bordallo Hare Nadler Conyers Larson (CT) Slaughter The vote was taken by electronic de- Boucher Hastings (FL) Napolitano Cooper Latham Smith (NJ) vice, and there were—ayes 228, noes 195, Boyd (FL) Higgins Neal (MA) Costa Lee Snyder Brady (PA) Hill Norton Costello Levin Solis not voting 14, as follows: Brown, Corrine Hinchey Oberstar Courtney Lewis (CA) Space [Roll No. 478] Butterfield Hinojosa Obey Cramer Lewis (GA) Spratt Capps Hirono Olver Crowley Lewis (KY) Stark AYES—228 Capuano Hodes Ortiz Cummings Lipinski Sutton Aderholt Cantor Frelinghuysen Cardoza Holt Pallone Davis (AL) Loebsack Tanner Akin Capito Gallegly Carnahan Honda Pascrell Davis (CA) Lowey Tauscher Alexander Carter Garrett (NJ) Carney Hooley Pastor Davis (IL) Mahoney (FL) Taylor Altmire Castle Gerlach Carson Hoyer Payne Davis, Tom Maloney (NY) Thompson (CA) Arcuri Chabot Gilchrest Castor Inslee Perlmutter DeFazio Markey Thompson (MS) Bachmann Coble Gillibrand Chandler Jackson (IL) Peterson (MN) DeGette Marshall Tierney Bachus Cole (OK) Gillmor Christensen Jackson-Lee Price (NC) Delahunt Matheson Towns Baker Conaway Gingrey Clarke (TX) Radanovich DeLauro Matsui Udall (CO) Barrett (SC) Costello Gohmert Clay Jefferson Rahall Diaz-Balart, L. McCarthy (NY) Udall (NM) Barrow Crenshaw Goode Cleaver Johnson (GA) Reyes Diaz-Balart, M. McCollum (MN) Van Hollen Bartlett (MD) Cubin Goodlatte Clyburn Johnson, E. B. Rodriguez Dicks McCrery ´ Barton (TX) Culberson Granger Cohen Jones (OH) Ros-Lehtinen Dingell McDermott Velazquez Visclosky Bean Davis (KY) Graves Conyers Kagen Rothman Doggett McGovern Biggert Davis, David Hall (TX) Cooper Kanjorski Roybal-Allard Doyle McHugh Walsh (NY) Walz (MN) Bilbray Davis, Tom Harman Costa Kaptur Ruppersberger Ellison McIntyre Bilirakis Deal (GA) Hastert Courtney Kennedy Ryan (OH) Emanuel McNerney Wamp Wasserman Bishop (UT) DeFazio Hastings (WA) Cramer Kildee Salazar Engel McNulty ´ Schultz Blackburn Dent Hayes Crowley Kilpatrick Sanchez, Linda Eshoo Meehan Blunt Dicks Heller Cuellar Klein (FL) T. Etheridge Meek (FL) Waters Watson Boehner Donnelly Hensarling Cummings Kucinich Sanchez, Loretta Farr Meeks (NY) Bono Doolittle Herger Davis (AL) Langevin Sarbanes Watt Fattah Melancon Boozman Drake Herseth Sandlin Davis (CA) Lantos Schakowsky Waxman Filner Michaud Boren Dreier Hobson Davis (IL) Larsen (WA) Schiff Weiner Flake Miller (NC) Boswell Duncan Hoekstra Davis, Lincoln Larson (CT) Scott (GA) ˜ Welch (VT) Fortuno Mitchell Boustany Ehlers Holden DeGette Lee Scott (VA) Wexler Frank (MA) Mollohan Boyda (KS) Ellsworth Hulshof Delahunt Levin Serrano Whitfield Gillmor Moore (KS) Braley (IA) Emerson Hunter DeLauro Lewis (GA) Shea-Porter Wilson (OH) Gonzalez Moore (WI) Brown (SC) English (PA) Inglis (SC) Diaz-Balart, L. Lofgren, Zoe Sherman Gordon Moran (VA) Wolf Brown-Waite, Everett Israel Diaz-Balart, M. Lowey Sires Granger Murphy (CT) Woolsey Ginny Fallin Issa Dingell Lynch Skelton Green, Al Murtha Wu Buchanan Feeney Jindal Doggett Maloney (NY) Slaughter Green, Gene Nadler Wynn Burgess Ferguson Johnson (IL) Doyle Markey Smith (WA) Grijalva Napolitano Yarmuth Burton (IN) Flake Johnson, Sam Edwards Marshall Snyder Buyer Forbes Jones (NC) Ellison Matsui Solis NOT VOTING—13 Calvert Fortenberry Jordan Emanuel McCarthy (NY) Stark Ackerman Brady (TX) Gutierrez Camp (MI) Fossella Keller Engel McCollum (MN) Sutton Andrews Davis, Jo Ann Campbell (CA) Foxx Kind Eshoo McDermott Tanner Bonner Faleomavaega Cannon Franks (AZ) King (IA) Etheridge McGovern Tauscher

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:50 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.024 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE H6490 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2007 Taylor Vela´ zquez Weiner Manzullo Myrick Sensenbrenner Skelton Towns Welch (VT) Thompson (CA) Visclosky Welch (VT) Marchant Neugebauer Shays Slaughter Turner Weldon (FL) Thompson (MS) Wasserman Wexler Marshall Nunes Shuler Smith (NJ) Udall (NM) Wexler Tierney Schultz Wilson (OH) Matheson Obey Shuster Smith (WA) Van Hollen Whitfield Towns Waters Woolsey McCarthy (CA) Pence Smith (NE) Snyder Vela´ zquez Wicker Udall (CO) Watson Wu McCaul (TX) Peterson (MN) Smith (TX) Solis Visclosky Wilson (NM) Udall (NM) Watt Wynn McCotter Petri Space Souder Walberg Wilson (OH) Van Hollen Waxman Yarmuth McHenry Pitts Stearns Spratt Walz (MN) Wilson (SC) Stark Wamp McHugh Poe Sullivan Woolsey NOT VOTING—14 McIntyre Porter Sutton Wasserman Tancredo Wu Ackerman Faleomavaega Rush McKeon Price (GA) Tauscher Schultz Tanner Wynn Andrews Gutierrez Sessions McNerney Radanovich Taylor Waters Thornberry Yarmuth Bonner Miller, George Stupak McNulty Ramstad Terry Watson Tiahrt Young (AK) Brady (TX) Paul Westmoreland Miller (FL) Renzi Thompson (CA) Watt Davis, Jo Ann Pickering Miller (MI) Rogers (AL) Tiberi Thompson (MS) Waxman Young (FL) Miller, Gary Rogers (MI) Udall (CO) Tierney Weiner ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Mitchell Rohrabacher Upton The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Moore (KS) Ross Walden (OR) NOT VOTING—14 vote). Members are advised there are 30 Moran (KS) Royce Walsh (NY) Ackerman Emanuel Pickering Murphy, Tim Ryan (WI) Weller Andrews Faleomavaega Sessions seconds remaining on this vote. Musgrave Schmidt Wolf Bonner Gutierrez Stupak Brady (TX) Miller, George Westmoreland b 1032 NOES—268 Davis, Jo Ann Paul So the amendment was agreed to. Abercrombie Filner Matsui ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN The result of the vote was announced Akin Forbes McCarthy (NY) Alexander Fortun˜ o McCollum (MN) The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the as above recorded. Allen Fossella McCrery vote). Members are advised there are 30 AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BILBRAY Arcuri Frank (MA) McDermott seconds remaining in this vote. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- Baca Franks (AZ) McGovern Bachus Frelinghuysen McMorris b 1035 ished business is the demand for a re- Baker Garrett (NJ) Rodgers corded vote on the amendment offered Baldwin Gilchrest Meehan So the amendment was rejected. by the gentleman from California (Mr. Becerra Gillmor Meek (FL) The result of the vote was announced Berman Gonzalez Meeks (NY) as above recorded. BILBRAY) on which further proceedings Berry Granger Melancon were postponed and on which the noes Biggert Green, Al Mica AMENDMENT NO. 99 OFFERED BY MR. MC CAUL OF prevailed by voice vote. Bilirakis Green, Gene Michaud TEXAS The Clerk will redesignate the Bishop (GA) Grijalva Miller (NC) The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- Bishop (NY) Hare Mollohan amendment. Blumenauer Harman Moore (WI) ished business is the demand for a re- The text of the amendment is as fol- Bono Hastert Moran (VA) corded vote on the amendment offered lows: Boozman Hastings (FL) Murphy (CT) by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Bordallo Hastings (WA) Murphy, Patrick Amendment offered by Mr. BILBRAY: Boucher Herger Murtha MCCAUL) on which further proceedings Page 26, line 10, after the first dollar Boustany Higgins Nadler were postponed and on which the noes amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by $150,000,000)’’. Boyd (FL) Hinchey Napolitano prevailed by voice vote. Page 26, line 22, after the dollar amount, Brady (PA) Hinojosa Neal (MA) The Clerk will redesignate the Braley (IA) Hirono Norton insert ‘‘(reduced by $150,000,000)’’. amendment. Page 39, line 14, after the dollar amount, Brown (SC) Hobson Oberstar Brown, Corrine Hodes Olver The text of the amendment is as fol- insert ‘‘(increased by $150,000,000)’’. Brown-Waite, Hoekstra Ortiz lows: Page 41, line 7, after the dollar amount, in- Ginny Holden Pallone sert ‘‘(increased by $150,000,000)’’. Butterfield Holt Pascrell Amendment offered by Mr. MCCAUL of Texas: RECORDED VOTE Buyer Honda Pastor Capps Hoyer Payne Strike section 531 (page 69, beginning at The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Capuano Inslee Pearce line 4). vote has been demanded. Carnahan Israel Perlmutter RECORDED VOTE A recorded vote was ordered. Carson Jackson (IL) Peterson (PA) Carter Jackson-Lee Platts The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Castor (TX) Pomeroy vote has been demanded. a 2-minute vote. Chandler Jefferson Price (NC) A recorded vote was ordered. The vote was taken by electronic de- Christensen Jindal Pryce (OH) The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be vice, and there were—ayes 155, noes 268, Clarke Johnson (GA) Putnam Clay Johnson, E. B. Rahall a 2-minute vote. not voting 14, as follows: Cleaver Jones (OH) Rangel The vote was taken by electronic de- [Roll No. 479] Clyburn Kagen Regula Coble Kanjorski Rehberg vice, and there were—ayes 184, noes 238, AYES—155 Cohen Kaptur Reichert not voting 15, as follows: Aderholt Cole (OK) Goode Conaway Kennedy Reyes [Roll No. 480] Altmire Cooper Goodlatte Conyers Kildee Reynolds Bachmann Costa Gordon Costello Kilpatrick Rodriguez AYES—184 Baird Cramer Graves Courtney Kind Rogers (KY) Aderholt Calvert Emerson Barrett (SC) Cubin Hall (NY) Crenshaw King (NY) Ros-Lehtinen Akin Camp (MI) English (PA) Barrow Cuellar Hall (TX) Crowley Klein (FL) Roskam Alexander Campbell (CA) Everett Bartlett (MD) Culberson Hayes Cummings Knollenberg Rothman Bachmann Cannon Fallin Barton (TX) Davis (AL) Heller Davis (CA) Kucinich Roybal-Allard Bachus Cantor Feeney Bean Davis (KY) Hensarling Davis (IL) Kuhl (NY) Ruppersberger Baker Capito Flake Berkley Davis, David Herseth Sandlin Davis, Tom Lampson Rush Barrett (SC) Carter Forbes Bilbray Davis, Lincoln Hill DeGette Langevin Ryan (OH) Barrow Castle Fortenberry Bishop (UT) Deal (GA) Hooley Delahunt Lantos Salazar Bartlett (MD) Chabot Fortun˜ o Blackburn DeFazio Hulshof DeLauro Larsen (WA) Sali Barton (TX) Coble Fossella Blunt Dent Hunter Diaz-Balart, L. Larson (CT) Sa´ nchez, Linda Biggert Cole (OK) Foxx Boehner Donnelly Inglis (SC) Diaz-Balart, M. LaTourette T. Bilbray Conaway Franks (AZ) Boren Doolittle Issa Dicks Lee Sanchez, Loretta Bilirakis Crenshaw Frelinghuysen Boswell Dreier Johnson (IL) Dingell Levin Sarbanes Bishop (UT) Cubin Gallegly Boyda (KS) Duncan Johnson, Sam Doggett Lewis (CA) Saxton Blackburn Culberson Garrett (NJ) Buchanan Ellsworth Jones (NC) Doyle Lewis (GA) Schakowsky Blunt Davis (KY) Gerlach Burgess Emerson Jordan Drake Lipinski Schiff Boehner Davis, David Gilchrest Burton (IN) English (PA) Keller Edwards LoBiondo Schwartz Bono Davis, Tom Gingrey Calvert Fallin King (IA) Ehlers Loebsack Scott (GA) Boozman Deal (GA) Gohmert Camp (MI) Flake Kingston Ellison Lofgren, Zoe Scott (VA) Boustany Dent Goode Campbell (CA) Fortenberry Kirk Engel Lowey Serrano Brown (SC) Diaz-Balart, L. Goodlatte Cannon Foxx Kline (MN) Eshoo Lungren, Daniel Sestak Brown-Waite, Diaz-Balart, M. Granger Cantor Gallegly LaHood Etheridge E. Shadegg Ginny Doolittle Graves Capito Gerlach Lamborn Everett Lynch Shea-Porter Buchanan Drake Hall (TX) Cardoza Giffords Latham Farr Mack Sherman Burgess Dreier Hastings (WA) Carney Gillibrand Lewis (KY) Fattah Mahoney (FL) Shimkus Burton (IN) Duncan Hayes Castle Gingrey Linder Feeney Maloney (NY) Simpson Buyer Ehlers Heller Chabot Gohmert Lucas Ferguson Markey Sires

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:38 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.029 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6491 Hensarling McHenry Ryan (WI) Rothman Shuler Van Hollen Franks (AZ) Lungren, Daniel Rogers (KY) Herger McKeon Sali Roybal-Allard Sires Vela´ zquez Frelinghuysen E. Rogers (MI) Hobson McMorris Schmidt Ruppersberger Skelton Visclosky Gallegly Mack Rohrabacher Hulshof Rodgers Sensenbrenner Rush Slaughter Walz (MN) Garrett (NJ) Manzullo Ros-Lehtinen Hunter Mica Shadegg Ryan (OH) Smith (NJ) Wasserman Gerlach Marchant Roskam Inglis (SC) Miller (FL) Shays Salazar Smith (WA) Schultz Gillmor McCarthy (CA) Royce ´ Issa Miller, Gary Shimkus Sanchez, Linda Snyder Waters Gingrey McCotter Ryan (WI) Jindal Moran (KS) Shuster T. Solis Watson Gohmert McCrery Sali Sanchez, Loretta Space Johnson (IL) Musgrave Simpson Watt Goode McHenry Schmidt Johnson, Sam Myrick Sarbanes Spratt Goodlatte McKeon Sensenbrenner Smith (NE) Waxman Jones (NC) Neugebauer Saxton Stark Granger McMorris Shadegg Smith (TX) Weiner Jordan Nunes Schakowsky Sutton Hall (TX) Rodgers Shays Souder Keller Pearce Schiff Tanner Welch (VT) Hastert Mica Shimkus King (IA) Pence Stearns Schwartz Tauscher Wexler Hastings (WA) Miller (FL) Shuster King (NY) Peterson (PA) Sullivan Scott (GA) Taylor Wilson (OH) Hayes Miller (MI) Simpson Kingston Petri Tancredo Scott (VA) Thompson (CA) Woolsey Heller Miller, Gary Smith (NE) Kirk Pitts Terry Serrano Thompson (MS) Wu Hensarling Moran (KS) Smith (TX) Kline (MN) Platts Thornberry Sestak Tierney Wynn Herger Musgrave Souder Knollenberg Poe Tiahrt Shea-Porter Towns Yarmuth Hobson Myrick Stearns Kuhl (NY) Porter Tiberi Sherman Udall (NM) Hulshof Neugebauer Sullivan LaHood Price (GA) Turner Hunter Nunes Tancredo Lamborn Pryce (OH) Upton NOT VOTING—15 Inglis (SC) Pearce Terry Latham Putnam Walberg Ackerman Faleomavaega Pickering Issa Pence Thornberry Lewis (CA) Radanovich Walden (OR) Andrews Gutierrez Sessions Johnson, Sam Peterson (PA) Tiahrt Lewis (KY) Ramstad Walsh (NY) Bonner Hastert Stupak Jordan Petri Tiberi Linder Rehberg Wamp Brady (TX) Miller, George Udall (CO) King (IA) Pitts Turner Lucas Reichert Weldon (FL) Davis, Jo Ann Paul Westmoreland Kingston Poe Upton Lungren, Daniel Renzi Weller Kline (MN) Price (GA) Walberg E. Reynolds ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Knollenberg Pryce (OH) Walden (OR) Whitfield Mack Rogers (AL) Kuhl (NY) Putnam Walsh (NY) Wicker The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Manzullo Rogers (KY) vote). Members are advised there are 30 LaHood Radanovich Wamp Marchant Rogers (MI) Wilson (NM) Lamborn Ramstad Weldon (FL) Marshall Rohrabacher Wilson (SC) seconds remaining on this vote. Latham Regula Whitfield McCarthy (CA) Ros-Lehtinen Wolf LaTourette Rehberg Wicker McCaul (TX) Roskam Young (AK) b 1038 Lewis (CA) Reichert Wilson (SC) McCrery Royce Young (FL) Lewis (KY) Renzi Wolf So the amendment was rejected. Linder Reynolds Young (AK) NOES—238 The result of the vote was announced Lucas Rogers (AL) Young (FL) as above recorded. Abercrombie Edwards Lee NOES—255 Allen Ellison Levin AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. ROGERS OF Altmire Ellsworth Lewis (GA) KENTUCKY Abercrombie Delahunt Kagen Arcuri Emanuel Lipinski Alexander DeLauro Kanjorski Baca Engel LoBiondo The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- Allen Dent Kaptur Baird Eshoo Loebsack ished business is the demand for a re- Altmire Dicks Keller Baldwin Etheridge Lofgren, Zoe corded vote on the amendment offered Arcuri Dingell Kennedy Bean Farr Lowey by the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Baca Doggett Kildee Becerra Fattah Lynch Baird Donnelly Kilpatrick Berkley Ferguson Mahoney (FL) ROGERS) on which further proceedings Baldwin Doyle Kind Berman Filner Maloney (NY) were postponed and on which the noes Barrow Edwards King (NY) Berry Frank (MA) Markey prevailed by voice vote. Bean Ellison Kirk Bishop (GA) Giffords Matheson Becerra Ellsworth Klein (FL) Bishop (NY) Gillibrand Matsui The Clerk will redesignate the Berkley Emanuel Kucinich Blumenauer Gillmor McCarthy (NY) amendment. Berman Engel Lampson Bordallo Gonzalez McCollum (MN) The text of the amendment is as fol- Berry English (PA) Langevin Boren Gordon McCotter lows: Bishop (GA) Eshoo Lantos Boswell Green, Al McDermott Bishop (NY) Etheridge Larsen (WA) Boucher Green, Gene McGovern Amendment offered by Mr. ROGERS of Ken- Blumenauer Farr Larson (CT) Boyd (FL) Grijalva McHugh tucky: Bordallo Fattah Lee Boyda (KS) Hall (NY) McIntyre At the end of the bill (before the short Boren Ferguson Levin Brady (PA) Hare McNerney title), insert the following: Boswell Filner Lewis (GA) Braley (IA) Harman McNulty Boucher Fossella Lipinski SEC. lllll. None of the funds made Brown, Corrine Hastings (FL) Meehan Boyd (FL) Frank (MA) LoBiondo Butterfield Herseth Sandlin Meek (FL) available under this Act may be used to re- Boyda (KS) Giffords Loebsack Capps Higgins Meeks (NY) cruit or hire a total of more than 45,000 full- Brady (PA) Gilchrest Lofgren, Zoe Capuano Hill Melancon time equivalent airport screeners. Braley (IA) Gillibrand Lowey Cardoza Hinchey Michaud RECORDED VOTE Brown, Corrine Gonzalez Lynch Carnahan Hinojosa Miller (MI) Butterfield Gordon Mahoney (FL) Carney Hirono Miller (NC) The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Cantor Green, Al Maloney (NY) Carson Hodes Mitchell vote has been demanded. Capito Green, Gene Markey Castor Hoekstra Mollohan A recorded vote was ordered. Capps Grijalva Marshall Chandler Holden Moore (KS) Capuano Hall (NY) Matheson Christensen Holt Moore (WI) The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Cardoza Hare Matsui Clarke Honda Moran (VA) a 2-minute vote. Carnahan Harman McCarthy (NY) Clay Hooley Murphy (CT) The vote was taken by electronic de- Carney Hastings (FL) McCaul (TX) Cleaver Hoyer Murphy, Patrick vice, and there were—ayes 168, noes 255, Carson Herseth Sandlin McCollum (MN) Clyburn Inslee Murphy, Tim Castor Higgins McDermott Cohen Israel Murtha not voting 14, as follows: Chandler Hill McGovern Conyers Jackson (IL) Nadler [Roll No. 481] Christensen Hinchey McHugh Cooper Jackson-Lee Napolitano Clarke Hinojosa McIntyre Costa (TX) Neal (MA) AYES—168 Clay Hirono McNerney Costello Jefferson Norton Aderholt Brown-Waite, Davis (KY) Cleaver Hodes McNulty Courtney Johnson (GA) Oberstar Akin Ginny Davis, David Clyburn Hoekstra Meehan Cramer Johnson, E. B. Obey Bachmann Buchanan Deal (GA) Cohen Holden Meek (FL) Crowley Jones (OH) Olver Bachus Burgess Diaz-Balart, L. Conyers Holt Meeks (NY) Cuellar Kagen Ortiz Baker Burton (IN) Diaz-Balart, M. Cooper Honda Melancon Cummings Kanjorski Pallone Barrett (SC) Buyer Doolittle Costa Hooley Michaud Davis (AL) Kaptur Pascrell Bartlett (MD) Calvert Drake Costello Hoyer Miller (NC) Davis (CA) Kennedy Pastor Barton (TX) Camp (MI) Dreier Courtney Inslee Mitchell Davis (IL) Kildee Payne Biggert Campbell (CA) Duncan Cramer Israel Mollohan Davis, Lincoln Kilpatrick Perlmutter Bilbray Cannon Ehlers Crowley Jackson (IL) Moore (KS) DeFazio Kind Peterson (MN) Bilirakis Carter Emerson Cuellar Jackson-Lee Moore (WI) DeGette Klein (FL) Pomeroy Bishop (UT) Castle Everett Cummings (TX) Moran (VA) Delahunt Kucinich Price (NC) Blackburn Chabot Fallin Davis (AL) Jefferson Murphy (CT) DeLauro Lampson Rahall Blunt Coble Feeney Davis (CA) Jindal Murphy, Patrick Dicks Langevin Rangel Boehner Cole (OK) Flake Davis (IL) Johnson (GA) Murphy, Tim Dingell Lantos Regula Bono Conaway Forbes Davis, Lincoln Johnson (IL) Murtha Doggett Larsen (WA) Reyes Boozman Crenshaw Fortenberry Davis, Tom Johnson, E. B. Nadler Donnelly Larson (CT) Rodriguez Boustany Cubin Fortun˜ o DeFazio Jones (NC) Napolitano Doyle LaTourette Ross Brown (SC) Culberson Foxx DeGette Jones (OH) Neal (MA)

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:05 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.035 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE H6492 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2007 Norton Sanchez, Loretta Thompson (MS) Bilbray Goode Mitchell Melancon Renzi Sutton Oberstar Sarbanes Tierney Bilirakis Gordon Moran (KS) Mica Reyes Tanner Obey Saxton Towns Bishop (UT) Graves Murphy, Patrick Michaud Reynolds Tauscher Olver Schakowsky Udall (CO) Blackburn Green, Gene Musgrave Miller (MI) Rodriguez Taylor Ortiz Schiff Udall (NM) Bordallo Heller Myrick Miller (NC) Rogers (AL) Thompson (CA) Pallone Schwartz Van Hollen Boustany Hensarling Pearce Mollohan Rogers (KY) Thompson (MS) Pascrell Scott (GA) Vela´ zquez Boyda (KS) Hinchey Poe Moore (KS) Rogers (MI) Thornberry Pastor Scott (VA) Visclosky Buchanan Hunter Price (GA) Moran (VA) Roskam Tiahrt Payne Serrano Murphy (CT) Rothman Tiberi Walz (MN) Cannon Inglis (SC) Rehberg Perlmutter Sestak Conaway Jindal Rohrabacher Murphy, Tim Roybal-Allard Tierney Wasserman Peterson (MN) Shea-Porter Cooper Johnson (IL) Ros-Lehtinen Murtha Ruppersberger Towns Schultz Platts Sherman Culberson Johnson, Sam Ross Nadler Rush Turner Pomeroy Shuler Waters Davis (KY) Jones (NC) Royce Napolitano Ryan (OH) Udall (CO) Porter Sires Watson Davis, David King (IA) Sali Neal (MA) Ryan (WI) Udall (NM) Price (NC) Skelton Watt Davis, Lincoln Kingston Sa´ nchez, Linda Neugebauer Salazar Upton Rahall Slaughter Waxman Deal (GA) Lamborn T. Norton Sanchez, Loretta Van Hollen Rangel Smith (NJ) Weiner Diaz-Balart, L. Lewis (KY) Schmidt Nunes Sarbanes Vela´ zquez Reyes Smith (WA) Welch (VT) Diaz-Balart, M. Linder Shimkus Oberstar Saxton Visclosky Rodriguez Snyder Weller Donnelly Lynch Shuler Obey Schakowsky Walberg Ross Solis Wexler Drake Mack Smith (TX) Olver Schiff Walsh (NY) Rothman Space Wilson (NM) Duncan Mahoney (FL) Space Ortiz Schwartz Walz (MN) Roybal-Allard Spratt Wilson (OH) Ellsworth Marchant Stearns Pallone Scott (GA) Wamp Ruppersberger Stark Woolsey Flake Marshall Sullivan Pascrell Scott (VA) Wasserman Rush Sutton Wu Fortenberry McCaul (TX) Tancredo Pastor Sensenbrenner Schultz Ryan (OH) Tanner Wynn Fortun˜ o McCrery Terry Payne Serrano Waters Salazar Tauscher Yarmuth Foxx McHenry Walden (OR) Pence Sestak Watson Sa´ nchez, Linda Taylor Gingrey Miller (FL) Wilson (NM) Perlmutter Shadegg Watt T. Thompson (CA) Gohmert Miller, Gary Wilson (SC) Peterson (MN) Shays Waxman Peterson (PA) Shea-Porter Weiner NOT VOTING—14 NOES—331 Petri Sherman Welch (VT) Ackerman Faleomavaega Pickering Pitts Shuster Weldon (FL) Abercrombie Cummings Hooley Andrews Graves Sessions Platts Simpson Weller Aderholt Davis (AL) Hoyer Bonner Gutierrez Stupak Pomeroy Sires Wexler Akin Brady (TX) Miller, George Davis (CA) Hulshof Porter Skelton Whitfield Westmoreland Allen Davis, Jo Ann Paul Davis (IL) Inslee Price (NC) Slaughter Wicker Altmire Davis, Tom Israel Pryce (OH) Smith (NE) Wilson (OH) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Arcuri DeFazio Issa Putnam Smith (NJ) Wolf The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Baca DeGette Jackson (IL) Radanovich Smith (WA) Woolsey Bachmann Delahunt Jackson-Lee Rahall Snyder Wu vote). Members are advised there are 30 Bachus DeLauro (TX) Ramstad Solis Wynn seconds remaining in this vote. Baird Dent Jefferson Rangel Souder Yarmuth The Chair reminds Members the next Baldwin Dicks Johnson (GA) Regula Spratt Young (AK) Barrett (SC) Dingell Johnson, E. B. Reichert Stark Young (FL) eight votes will be 2-minute votes with Barton (TX) Doggett Jones (OH) a 30-second warning. Members are en- Berkley Doolittle Jordan NOT VOTING—17 couraged to remain on the floor. Berman Doyle Kagen Ackerman Davis, Jo Ann Paul Berry Dreier Kanjorski Andrews Faleomavaega Pickering Bishop (GA) Edwards Kaptur Becerra Gutierrez Sessions b 1042 Bishop (NY) Ehlers Keller Bonner Meehan Stupak Blumenauer Ellison Kennedy So the amendment was rejected. Brady (TX) Miller, George Westmoreland Blunt Emanuel Kildee Cardoza Moore (WI) The result of the vote was announced Boehner Emerson Kilpatrick as above recorded. Bono Engel Kind ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Boozman English (PA) King (NY) The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the AMENDMENT NO. 28 OFFERED BY MR. POE Boren Eshoo Kirk The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- Boswell Etheridge Klein (FL) vote). Members are advised that there ished business is the demand for a re- Boucher Everett Kline (MN) are 30 seconds remaining in this vote. Boyd (FL) Fallin Knollenberg corded vote on the amendment offered Brady (PA) Farr Kucinich b 1046 by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. POE) Braley (IA) Fattah Kuhl (NY) So the amendment was rejected. on which further proceedings were Brown (SC) Feeney LaHood The result of the vote was announced postponed and on which the noes pre- Brown, Corrine Ferguson Lampson Brown-Waite, Filner Langevin as above recorded. vailed by voice vote. Ginny Forbes Lantos Stated against: The Clerk will redesignate the Burgess Fossella Larsen (WA) Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ. Madam Speaker, amendment. Burton (IN) Frank (MA) Larson (CT) Butterfield Franks (AZ) Latham on rollcall 482 today I voted ‘‘aye.’’ I intended The text of the amendment is as fol- Buyer Frelinghuysen LaTourette to vote ‘‘no.’’ lows: Calvert Gallegly Lee Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Chairman, today, I was Amendment No. 28 offered by Mr. POE: Camp (MI) Garrett (NJ) Levin unable to cast my floor vote on rollcall No. At the end of title V, add the following new Campbell (CA) Gerlach Lewis (CA) Cantor Giffords Lewis (GA) 482. Had I been present for the vote, I would section: Capito Gilchrest Lipinski have voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 482. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Capps Gillibrand LoBiondo AMENDMENT NO. 113 OFFERED BY MR. in this Act may be used by the Secretary of Capuano Gillmor Loebsack LATOURETTE Homeland Security to implement a plan Carnahan Gonzalez Lofgren, Zoe under section 7209 of the Intelligence Reform Carney Goodlatte Lowey The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Public Carson Granger Lucas ished business is the demand for a re- Law 108–458; 8 U.S.C. 1185 note) that permits Carter Green, Al Lungren, Daniel corded vote on the amendment offered Castle Grijalva E. travel into the United States from foreign Castor Hall (NY) Maloney (NY) by the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. countries using any document other than a Chabot Hall (TX) Manzullo LATOURETTE) on which further pro- passport to denote citizenship and identity. Chandler Hare Markey ceedings were postponed and on which RECORDED VOTE Christensen Harman Matheson Clarke Hastert Matsui the ayes prevailed by voice vote. The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Clay Hastings (FL) McCarthy (CA) The Clerk will redesignate the vote has been demanded. Cleaver Hastings (WA) McCarthy (NY) amendment. A recorded vote was ordered. Clyburn Hayes McCollum (MN) The text of the amendment is as fol- Coble Herger McCotter The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Cohen Herseth Sandlin McDermott lows: a 2-minute vote. Cole (OK) Higgins McGovern Amendment offered by Mr. LATOURETTE: The vote was taken by electronic de- Conyers Hill McHugh At the end of title V, add the following new vice, and there were—ayes 89, noes 331, Costa Hinojosa McIntyre section: Costello Hirono McKeon not voting 17, as follows: SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Courtney Hobson McMorris in this Act may be used to implement any [Roll No. 482] Cramer Hodes Rodgers Crenshaw Hoekstra McNerney plan developed under section 7209(b)(1) of the AYES—89 Crowley Holden McNulty Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Preven- Alexander Barrow Bean Cubin Holt Meek (FL) tion Act of 2004 (Public Law 108–458; 8 U.S.C. Baker Bartlett (MD) Biggert Cuellar Honda Meeks (NY) 1185 note) before June 1, 2009.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:41 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.037 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6493 RECORDED VOTE Napolitano Rothman Taylor Each vote will be a 2-minute vote with Neal (MA) Roybal-Allard Terry The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Neugebauer Ruppersberger Thompson (CA) a 30-second warning. Members are en- vote has been demanded. Norton Rush Thompson (MS) couraged to remain on the floor. A recorded vote was ordered. Nunes Ryan (OH) Tiahrt AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. TANCREDO The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Oberstar Ryan (WI) Tiberi Obey Salazar Tierney The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- a 2-minute vote. Olver Sali Towns ished business is the demand for a re- The vote was taken by electronic de- Ortiz Sa´ nchez, Linda Turner corded vote on the amendment offered vice, and there were—ayes 379, noes 45, Pallone T. Udall (CO) by the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. not voting 13, as follows: Pascrell Sanchez, Loretta Udall (NM) Pastor Sarbanes Upton TANCREDO) on which further pro- [Roll No. 483] Payne Saxton Van Hollen ceedings were postponed and on which AYES—379 Pearce Schakowsky Vela´ zquez the noes prevailed by voice vote. Pence Schiff Visclosky The Clerk will redesignate the Abercrombie Davis, Tom Jackson-Lee Perlmutter Schmidt Walberg Aderholt DeFazio (TX) Peterson (MN) Schwartz Walden (OR) amendment. Akin DeGette Jefferson Peterson (PA) Scott (GA) Walsh (NY) The text of the amendment is as fol- Alexander Delahunt Jindal Petri Scott (VA) Walz (MN) lows: Allen DeLauro Johnson (IL) Pitts Sensenbrenner Wamp Amendment offered by Mr. TANCREDO: Altmire Dent Johnson, E. B. Platts Serrano Wasserman Arcuri Diaz-Balart, L. Johnson, Sam Pomeroy Sestak Schultz At the end of the bill (before the short Baca Diaz-Balart, M. Jones (OH) Porter Shea-Porter Waters title), insert the following: Bachmann Dicks Kagen Price (NC) Sherman Watson SEC. l. None of the funds made available Bachus Dingell Kaptur Pryce (OH) Shuler Watt by this Act may be used to administer any Baird Doggett Kennedy Putnam Shuster Waxman extension of designation made under section Baker Donnelly Kildee Radanovich Simpson Weiner 244(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Baldwin Kilpatrick Doolittle Rahall Sires Welch (VT) Act with respect to Honduras, or Nicaragua. Barrett (SC) Doyle Kind Ramstad Skelton Weldon (FL) Bean Drake King (IA) Rangel Slaughter Weller RECORDED VOTE Becerra Dreier Kingston Regula Smith (NE) Wexler The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Berkley Edwards Kirk Rehberg Smith (NJ) Whitfield vote has been demanded. Berman Ehlers Klein (FL) Reichert Smith (WA) Wicker Berry Ellison Kline (MN) Renzi Snyder Wilson (NM) A recorded vote was ordered. Biggert Ellsworth Knollenberg Reyes Solis Wilson (OH) The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Bilbray Emanuel Kucinich Reynolds Space Wilson (SC) a 2-minute vote. Bilirakis Emerson Kuhl (NY) Rodriguez Spratt Wolf Bishop (GA) Lampson The vote was taken by electronic de- Engel Rogers (AL) Stark Woolsey vice, and there were—ayes 76, noes 347, Bishop (NY) English (PA) Langevin Rogers (KY) Stearns Wu Bishop (UT) Eshoo Lantos Rogers (MI) Sullivan Wynn not voting 14, as follows: Blumenauer Etheridge Larsen (WA) Ros-Lehtinen Sutton Yarmuth [Roll No. 484] Blunt Larson (CT) Everett Roskam Tanner Young (AK) AYES—76 Boehner Fallin Latham Ross Tauscher Young (FL) Bono LaTourette Aderholt Goode Miller, Gary Farr NOES—45 Boozman Fattah Lee Altmire Gordon Murphy, Patrick Bordallo Ferguson Levin Barrow Gingrey Markey Baker Graves Musgrave Boren Lewis (CA) Filner Bartlett (MD) Goode Marshall Barrett (SC) Hall (TX) Myrick Boswell Lewis (GA) Flake Barton (TX) Goodlatte Miller, Gary Barrow Harman Neugebauer Boucher Linder Forbes Blackburn Harman Murtha Bartlett (MD) Hastings (WA) Platts Boustany Lipinski Fortenberry Brown-Waite, Heller Poe Bilbray Hayes Poe Boyd (FL) LoBiondo Fortun˜ o Ginny Johnson (GA) Price (GA) Blackburn Heller Price (GA) Boyda (KS) Loebsack Fossella Campbell (CA) Jones (NC) Brown-Waite, Hensarling Reichert Brady (PA) Lofgren, Zoe Rohrabacher Foxx Cantor Jordan Royce Ginny Hooley Reynolds Braley (IA) Lowey Capps Kanjorski Burgess Hunter Frank (MA) Shadegg Rogers (AL) Brown (SC) Lucas Capuano Keller Burton (IN) Johnson, Sam Frelinghuysen Shays Royce Brown, Corrine Lynch Davis, David King (NY) Buyer Jones (NC) Gallegly Shimkus Schmidt Buchanan Mack Deal (GA) LaHood Chabot Jordan Gerlach Shuler Burgess Mahoney (FL) Duncan Lamborn Smith (TX) Costello King (IA) Burton (IN) Giffords Maloney (NY) Souder Shuster Gilchrest Feeney Lewis (KY) Culberson Kingston Butterfield Manzullo Franks (AZ) Lungren, Daniel Tancredo Davis (KY) Kuhl (NY) Smith (NE) Buyer Gillibrand Marchant Thornberry Smith (TX) Gillmor Garrett (NJ) E. Deal (GA) Lamborn Calvert Matheson DeFazio Spratt Gohmert NOT VOTING—13 Lewis (KY) Camp (MI) Matsui Donnelly Linder Stearns Gonzalez Cannon McCarthy (CA) Ackerman Faleomavaega Sessions Duncan Marchant Sullivan Gordon Capito McCarthy (NY) Andrews Gutierrez Stupak Ellsworth Marshall Tancredo Granger Cardoza McCaul (TX) Bonner Miller, George Foxx McCaul (TX) Wamp Graves Westmoreland Carnahan McCollum (MN) Brady (TX) Paul Gallegly McHenry Watt Green, Al Carney McCotter Davis, Jo Ann Pickering Gingrey McIntyre Weldon (FL) Green, Gene Carson McCrery Gohmert Melancon Young (FL) Carter Grijalva McDermott ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Castle Hall (NY) McGovern The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the NOES—347 Hall (TX) Castor McHenry vote). Members are advised that there Abercrombie Boswell Clarke Hare Chabot McHugh Akin Boucher Clay Hastert are 30 seconds remaining on this vote. Chandler McIntyre Alexander Boustany Cleaver Hastings (FL) Christensen McKeon b 1054 Allen Boyd (FL) Clyburn Hastings (WA) Clarke McMorris Arcuri Boyda (KS) Coble Hayes Messrs. POE, GOODLATTE, PRICE of Clay Rodgers Baca Brady (PA) Cohen Hensarling Georgia, DEAL of Georgia, GINGREY Cleaver McNerney Bachmann Braley (IA) Cole (OK) Herger Clyburn McNulty and JORDAN of Ohio changed their Bachus Brown (SC) Conaway Coble Herseth Sandlin Meehan vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Baird Brown, Corrine Conyers Cohen Higgins Meek (FL) Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. JACKSON of Il- Baldwin Buchanan Cooper Cole (OK) Hill Meeks (NY) linois, Ms. NORTON, Ms. LORETTA Barton (TX) Butterfield Costa Conaway Hinchey Melancon Bean Calvert Courtney Conyers Hinojosa Mica SANCHEZ of California, Messrs. Becerra Camp (MI) Cramer Cooper Hirono Michaud CUMMINGS, SESTAK, LEWIS of Geor- Berkley Campbell (CA) Crenshaw Costa Hobson Miller (FL) gia, and CLYBURN, Ms. MOORE of Berman Cannon Crowley Costello Hodes Miller (MI) Wisconsin, Mrs. LOWEY and Mrs. Berry Cantor Cubin Courtney Hoekstra Miller (NC) Biggert Capito Cuellar Cramer Holden Mitchell CHRISTENSEN changed their vote Bilirakis Capps Cummings Crenshaw Holt Mollohan from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Bishop (GA) Capuano Davis (AL) Crowley Honda Moore (KS) So the amendment was agreed to. Bishop (NY) Cardoza Davis (CA) Cubin Hooley Moore (WI) The result of the vote was announced Bishop (UT) Carnahan Davis (IL) Cuellar Hoyer Moran (KS) as above recorded. Blumenauer Carney Davis, David Culberson Hulshof Moran (VA) Blunt Carson Davis, Lincoln Cummings Hunter Murphy (CT) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Boehner Carter Davis, Tom Davis (AL) Inglis (SC) Murphy, Patrick The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Chair Bono Castle DeGette Davis (CA) Inslee Murphy, Tim reminds Members that we have now Boozman Castor Delahunt Davis (IL) Israel Musgrave completed 18 of the 24 amendments in Bordallo Chandler DeLauro Davis (KY) Issa Myrick Boren Christensen Dent Davis, Lincoln Jackson (IL) Nadler this series. Six amendments remain.

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Diaz-Balart, L. LaHood Reyes ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN King (IA) Miller (MI) Schmidt Diaz-Balart, M. Lampson Rodriguez The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the King (NY) Miller, Gary Sensenbrenner Dicks Langevin Rogers (KY) Kingston Mitchell Sestak Dingell Lantos Rogers (MI) vote). Members are advised that there Kirk Moran (KS) Shadegg Doggett Larsen (WA) Rohrabacher are 30 seconds remaining on this vote. Klein (FL) Murphy, Patrick Shays Doolittle Larson (CT) Ros-Lehtinen Kline (MN) Murphy, Tim Shimkus Doyle Latham Roskam Knollenberg Musgrave Shuler Drake LaTourette Ross b 1059 Kuhl (NY) Myrick Shuster Dreier Lee Rothman LaHood Neugebauer Simpson So the amendment was rejected. Lamborn Norton Skelton Edwards Levin Roybal-Allard The result of the vote was announced Lampson Nunes Smith (NE) Ehlers Lewis (CA) Ruppersberger Latham Obey Smith (NJ) Ellison Lewis (GA) Rush as above recorded. Emanuel Lipinski LaTourette Pearce Smith (TX) Ryan (OH) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Lewis (CA) Pence Smith (WA) Emerson LoBiondo Ryan (WI) Engel Loebsack The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Chair Lewis (KY) Perlmutter Souder Salazar Linder Peterson (MN) Space English (PA) Lofgren, Zoe Sali announces five votes in this series are Eshoo Lowey Lipinski Peterson (PA) Spratt Sa´ nchez, Linda remaining and implores Members to re- Etheridge Lucas LoBiondo Petri Stearns T. main on the floor. These will be 2- Lucas Pitts Sullivan Everett Lungren, Daniel Sanchez, Loretta Lungren, Daniel Platts Tanner Fallin E. minute votes. Sarbanes E. Poe Taylor Farr Lynch Saxton AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. TANCREDO Lynch Pomeroy Terry Fattah Mack Schakowsky The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- Mack Porter Thornberry Feeney Mahoney (FL) Schiff Mahoney (FL) Price (GA) Tiahrt Ferguson Maloney (NY) ished business is the demand for a re- Schwartz Manzullo Pryce (OH) Tiberi Filner Manzullo corded vote on the amendment offered Scott (GA) Marchant Putnam Turner Flake Markey by the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Marshall Radanovich Upton Forbes Matheson Scott (VA) TANCREDO) on which further pro- Matheson Ramstad Walberg Fortenberry Matsui Sensenbrenner Serrano ceedings were postponed and on which McCarthy (CA) Regula Walden (OR) Fortun˜ o McCarthy (CA) McCaul (TX) Rehberg Walsh (NY) Sestak Fossella McCarthy (NY) the noes prevailed by voice vote. McCotter Renzi Wamp Shadegg Frank (MA) McCollum (MN) The Clerk will redesignate the McCrery Rogers (AL) Weldon (FL) Shays Franks (AZ) McCotter amendment. McHenry Rogers (KY) Weller Frelinghuysen McCrery Shea-Porter McHugh Rogers (MI) Whitfield Garrett (NJ) McDermott Sherman The text of the amendment is as fol- McIntyre Rohrabacher Wicker Gerlach McGovern Shimkus lows: McKeon Roskam Wilson (NM) Simpson Giffords McHugh Amendment No. 7 offered by Mr. McMorris Ross Wilson (SC) Gilchrest McKeon Sires Rodgers Royce Wolf TANCREDO: Gillibrand McMorris Skelton Melancon Ryan (WI) Yarmuth Gillmor Rodgers Slaughter At the end of the bill (before the short Mica Sali Young (AK) Gonzalez McNerney Smith (NJ) title), insert the following: Miller (FL) Saxton Young (FL) Goodlatte McNulty Smith (WA) SEC. 544. None of the funds made available Granger Meehan Snyder in this Act may be used in contravention of NOES—189 Green, Al Meek (FL) Solis section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Re- Abercrombie Eshoo McGovern Green, Gene Meeks (NY) Souder form and Immigrant Responsibility Act of Allen Etheridge McNerney Grijalva Mica Space 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373(a)). Arcuri Farr McNulty Hall (NY) Michaud Stark Baca Fattah Meehan Miller (FL) RECORDED VOTE Hare Sutton Baldwin Filner Meek (FL) Miller (MI) Hastert Tanner The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Bean Fortun˜ o Meeks (NY) Hastings (FL) Miller (NC) Tauscher vote has been demanded. Becerra Frank (MA) Michaud Herseth Sandlin Mitchell Taylor A recorded vote was ordered. Berkley Gonzalez Miller (NC) Higgins Mollohan Terry Berman Green, Al Mollohan Hill Moore (KS) Thompson (CA) The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Berry Green, Gene Moore (KS) Hinchey Moore (WI) Thompson (MS) a 2-minute vote. Bishop (GA) Grijalva Moore (WI) Hinojosa Moran (KS) Thornberry The vote was taken by electronic de- Bishop (NY) Hall (NY) Moran (VA) Hirono Moran (VA) Tiahrt vice, and there were—ayes 234, noes 189, Blumenauer Hare Murphy (CT) Hobson Murphy (CT) Tiberi Bordallo Harman Murtha Hodes Murphy, Tim Tierney not voting 14, as follows: Boucher Hastings (FL) Nadler Hoekstra Murtha Towns [Roll No. 485] Boyd (FL) Herger Napolitano Holden Nadler Brady (PA) Herseth Sandlin Neal (MA) Turner AYES—234 Holt Napolitano Udall (CO) Brown, Corrine Higgins Oberstar Honda Neal (MA) Udall (NM) Aderholt Carter Frelinghuysen Butterfield Hinchey Olver Hoyer Norton Upton Akin Chabot Gallegly Cannon Hinojosa Ortiz Hulshof Nunes Van Hollen Alexander Coble Garrett (NJ) Capps Hirono Pallone Inglis (SC) Oberstar Vela´ zquez Altmire Cohen Gerlach Capuano Hodes Pascrell Inslee Obey Visclosky Bachmann Cole (OK) Giffords Cardoza Holt Pastor Israel Olver Walberg Bachus Conaway Gilchrest Carnahan Honda Payne Baird Cooper Gillibrand Carney Hoyer Price (NC) Issa Ortiz Walden (OR) Jackson (IL) Pallone Baker Cramer Gillmor Carson Inslee Rahall Walsh (NY) Jackson-Lee Pascrell Barrett (SC) Crenshaw Gingrey Castle Israel Rangel Walz (MN) (TX) Pastor Barrow Cubin Gohmert Castor Jackson (IL) Reichert Wasserman Jefferson Payne Bartlett (MD) Cuellar Goode Chandler Jackson-Lee Reyes Schultz Jindal Pearce Barton (TX) Culberson Goodlatte Christensen (TX) Reynolds Waters Johnson (GA) Pence Biggert Davis (KY) Gordon Clarke Jefferson Rodriguez Watson Johnson (IL) Perlmutter Bilbray Davis, David Granger Clay Johnson (GA) Ros-Lehtinen Waxman Johnson, E. B. Peterson (MN) Bilirakis Davis, Lincoln Graves Cleaver Johnson, E. B. Rothman Jones (OH) Peterson (PA) Weiner Bishop (UT) Davis, Tom Hall (TX) Clyburn Jones (OH) Roybal-Allard Kagen Petri Welch (VT) Blackburn Deal (GA) Hastert Conyers Kagen Ruppersberger Kanjorski Pitts Weller Blunt DeFazio Hastings (WA) Costa Kanjorski Rush Kaptur Pomeroy Wexler Boehner Dent Hayes Costello Kaptur Ryan (OH) Keller Porter Whitfield Bono Donnelly Heller Courtney Kennedy Salazar Kennedy Price (NC) Wicker Boozman Doolittle Hensarling Crowley Kilpatrick Sa´ nchez, Linda Kildee Pryce (OH) Wilson (NM) Boren Drake Hill Cummings Kucinich T. Kilpatrick Putnam Wilson (OH) Boswell Dreier Hobson Davis (AL) Langevin Sanchez, Loretta Kind Radanovich Wilson (SC) Boustany Duncan Hoekstra Davis (CA) Lantos Sarbanes King (NY) Rahall Wolf Boyda (KS) Ehlers Holden Davis (IL) Larsen (WA) Schakowsky Kirk Ramstad Woolsey Braley (IA) Ellsworth Hooley DeGette Larson (CT) Schiff Klein (FL) Rangel Wu Brown (SC) Emerson Hulshof Delahunt Lee Schwartz Kline (MN) Regula Wynn Brown-Waite, English (PA) Hunter DeLauro Levin Scott (GA) Knollenberg Rehberg Yarmuth Ginny Everett Inglis (SC) Diaz-Balart, L. Lewis (GA) Scott (VA) Kucinich Renzi Young (AK) Buchanan Fallin Issa Diaz-Balart, M. Loebsack Serrano Burgess Feeney Jindal Dicks Lofgren, Zoe Shea-Porter NOT VOTING—14 Burton (IN) Ferguson Johnson (IL) Dingell Lowey Sherman Buyer Flake Johnson, Sam Doggett Maloney (NY) Sires Ackerman Faleomavaega Pickering Calvert Forbes Jones (NC) Doyle Markey Slaughter Andrews Gutierrez Sessions Camp (MI) Fortenberry Jordan Edwards Matsui Snyder Bonner Herger Stupak Campbell (CA) Fossella Keller Ellison McCarthy (NY) Solis Brady (TX) Miller, George Westmoreland Cantor Foxx Kildee Emanuel McCollum (MN) Stark Davis, Jo Ann Paul Capito Franks (AZ) Kind Engel McDermott Sutton

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:24 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.044 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6495 Tauscher Vela´ zquez Waxman Gordon Matheson Royce Platts Scott (GA) Udall (CO) Thompson (CA) Visclosky Weiner Graves McCarthy (CA) Ryan (OH) Pomeroy Scott (VA) Udall (NM) Thompson (MS) Walz (MN) Welch (VT) Hall (TX) McHenry Ryan (WI) Price (NC) Serrano Upton Tierney Wasserman Wexler Hayes McIntyre Sali Radanovich Sestak Van Hollen Towns Schultz Wilson (OH) Heller McKeon Schmidt Rahall Shays Vela´ zquez Udall (CO) Waters Woolsey Herger Melancon Sensenbrenner Rangel Shea-Porter Visclosky Udall (NM) Watson Wu Herseth Sandlin Mica Shadegg Reichert Sherman Walz (MN) Van Hollen Watt Wynn Hoekstra Miller (FL) Shimkus Reyes Simpson Wamp Rodriguez Sires Hulshof Miller, Gary Shuler Wasserman NOT VOTING—14 Hunter Moran (KS) Shuster Rogers (KY) Skelton Schultz Ackerman Faleomavaega Sessions Jindal Murphy, Patrick Smith (NE) Rogers (MI) Slaughter Waters Andrews Gutierrez Stupak Johnson (IL) Murphy, Tim Smith (TX) Ros-Lehtinen Smith (NJ) Watson Bonner Miller, George Tancredo Johnson, Sam Musgrave Souder Ross Smith (WA) Watt Brady (TX) Paul Westmoreland Jones (NC) Nunes Space Rothman Snyder Davis, Jo Ann Pickering Jordan Pence Stearns Roybal-Allard Solis Waxman Keller Petri Sullivan Ruppersberger Spratt Weiner ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN King (IA) Pitts Terry Rush Stark Welch (VT) The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the King (NY) Poe Tiahrt Salazar Sutton Wexler ´ vote). Members are advised there are 30 Kingston Porter Tiberi Sanchez, Linda Tanner Wicker Kline (MN) Price (GA) Turner T. Tauscher Wilson (NM) seconds remaining in this vote. LaHood Pryce (OH) Walberg Sanchez, Loretta Taylor Wilson (OH) Lamborn Putnam Walden (OR) Sarbanes Thompson (CA) Woolsey Latham Ramstad Walsh (NY) Saxton Thompson (MS) b 1104 Wu Lewis (KY) Regula Weldon (FL) Schakowsky Thornberry Wynn Mr. COSTELLO changed his vote Linder Rehberg Weller Schiff Tierney Yarmuth Lucas Renzi Whitfield Schwartz Towns from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Lynch Reynolds Wilson (SC) Ms. NORTON changed her vote from Manzullo Rogers (AL) Wolf NOT VOTING—16 ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Marchant Rohrabacher Young (AK) Ackerman Gutierrez Sessions So the amendment was agreed to. Marshall Roskam Young (FL) Andrews Hensarling Stupak Bonner Jones (OH) Tancredo The result of the vote was announced NOES—272 Brady (TX) Miller, George Westmoreland as above recorded. Davis, Jo Ann Paul Abercrombie Doggett Kucinich Faleomavaega Pickering Stated for: Alexander Doyle Kuhl (NY) Mr. HERGER. Mr. Chairman, on rollcall No. Allen Dreier Lampson ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN 485, I inadvertently voted ‘‘no,’’ when I meant Altmire Edwards Langevin Arcuri Ehlers Lantos The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the to vote ‘‘aye.’’ Baca Ellison Larsen (WA) vote). Members are advised there are 30 AMENDMENT NO. 18 OFFERED BY MR. ROYCE Bachus Emanuel Larson (CT) seconds left in this vote. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- Baird Emerson LaTourette Baldwin Engel Lee b 1107 ished business is the demand for a re- Barton (TX) Eshoo Levin corded vote on the amendment offered Becerra Etheridge Lewis (CA) So the amendment was rejected. by the gentleman from California (Mr. Berkley Farr Lewis (GA) The result of the vote was announced Berman Fattah Lipinski ROYCE) on which further proceedings Berry Ferguson LoBiondo as above record. were postponed and on which the noes Biggert Filner Loebsack AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FORBES prevailed by voice vote. Bilirakis Flake Lofgren, Zoe The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- The Clerk will redesignate the Bishop (GA) Fortenberry Lowey Bishop (NY) Fortun˜ o Lungren, Daniel ished business is the demand for a re- amendment. Blumenauer Fossella E. corded vote on the amendment offered The text of the amendment is as fol- Bono Frank (MA) Mack by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. lows: Bordallo Gerlach Mahoney (FL) Boswell Giffords Maloney (NY) FORBES) on which further proceedings Amendment No. 18 offered by Mr. ROYCE: Boucher Gilchrest Markey were postponed and on which the noes At the end of the bill (before the short Boyd (FL) Gillibrand Matsui prevailed by voice vote. title), insert the following: Boyda (KS) Gonzalez McCarthy (NY) The Clerk will redesignate the SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Brady (PA) Granger McCaul (TX) in this Act for customs and border protec- Braley (IA) Green, Al McCollum (MN) amendment. tion fencing, infrastructure, and technology Brown (SC) Green, Gene McCotter The text of the amendment is as fol- Brown, Corrine Grijalva McCrery lows: may be used for anything but at least two Butterfield Hall (NY) McDermott layers of reinforced fencing and roads, pursu- Capps Hare McGovern Amendment offered by Mr. FORBES: ant to section 102 of Public Law 104–208. Cardoza Harman McHugh At the end of the bill (before the short RECORDED VOTE Carnahan Hastert McMorris title), insert the following: Carney Hastings (FL) Rodgers The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded SEC. 544. None of the funds made available Carson Hastings (WA) McNerney in this Act may be used to extend the des- vote has been demanded. Carter Higgins McNulty ignation of any foreign state under section A recorded vote was ordered. Castle Hill Meehan Castor Hinchey Meek (FL) 244(b)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nation- The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Chandler Hinojosa Meeks (NY) ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)(3)(C)). a 2-minute vote. Christensen Hirono Michaud RECORDED VOTE Clarke Hobson Miller (MI) The vote was taken by electronic de- The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded vice, and there were—ayes 149, noes 272, Clay Hodes Miller (NC) Cleaver Holden Mitchell vote has been demanded. not voting 16, as follows: Clyburn Holt Mollohan A recorded vote was ordered. [Roll No. 486] Cohen Honda Moore (KS) Conaway Hooley Moore (WI) The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be AYES—149 Conyers Hoyer Moran (VA) a 2-minute vote. Aderholt Burton (IN) Donnelly Cooper Inglis (SC) Murphy (CT) The vote was taken by electronic de- Akin Buyer Doolittle Costa Inslee Murtha vice, and there were—ayes 123, noes 298, Bachmann Calvert Drake Costello Israel Myrick Baker Camp (MI) Duncan Courtney Issa Nadler not voting 16, as follows: Barrett (SC) Campbell (CA) Ellsworth Crowley Jackson (IL) Napolitano [Roll No. 487] Barrow Cannon English (PA) Cuellar Jackson-Lee Neal (MA) Bartlett (MD) Cantor Everett Cummings (TX) Neugebauer AYES—123 Bean Capito Fallin Davis (AL) Jefferson Norton Aderholt Blunt Cantor Bilbray Capuano Feeney Davis (CA) Johnson (GA) Oberstar Akin Boehner Carter Bishop (UT) Chabot Forbes Davis (IL) Johnson, E. B. Obey Bachmann Boozman Chabot Blackburn Coble Foxx Davis, Lincoln Kagen Olver Baker Boustany Coble Blunt Cole (OK) Franks (AZ) DeFazio Kanjorski Ortiz Barrett (SC) Brown (SC) Conaway Boehner Cramer Frelinghuysen DeGette Kaptur Pallone Barrow Brown-Waite, Culberson Boozman Crenshaw Gallegly Delahunt Kennedy Pascrell Bartlett (MD) Ginny Davis (KY) Boren Cubin Garrett (NJ) DeLauro Kildee Pastor Barton (TX) Buchanan Deal (GA) Boustany Culberson Gillmor Dent Kilpatrick Payne Biggert Burgess Dent Brown-Waite, Davis (KY) Gingrey Diaz-Balart, L. Kind Pearce Bilbray Burton (IN) Donnelly Ginny Davis, David Gohmert Diaz-Balart, M. Kirk Perlmutter Bilirakis Buyer Doolittle Buchanan Davis, Tom Goode Dicks Klein (FL) Peterson (MN) Bishop (UT) Camp (MI) Drake Burgess Deal (GA) Goodlatte Dingell Knollenberg Peterson (PA) Blackburn Campbell (CA) Duncan

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:24 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.046 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE H6496 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2007 Ellsworth Jordan Price (GA) Obey Ryan (OH) Thompson (CA) Buchanan Graves Moran (KS) Emerson Keller Rehberg Olver Salazar Thompson (MS) Burgess Hall (TX) Musgrave Everett King (IA) Rogers (AL) Ortiz Sali Tierney Burton (IN) Hastings (WA) Neugebauer Feeney Kingston Rohrabacher Pallone Sa´ nchez, Linda Towns Buyer Hayes Nunes Forbes Lamborn Roskam Pascrell T. Turner Calvert Heller Pearce Fortenberry Lewis (KY) Royce Pastor Sanchez, Loretta Udall (CO) Camp (MI) Hensarling Pence Foxx Linder Ryan (WI) Payne Sarbanes Udall (NM) Campbell (CA) Herger Peterson (PA) Franks (AZ) LoBiondo Saxton Perlmutter Schakowsky Van Hollen Cannon Hobson Pitts Peterson (MN) Schiff Vela´ zquez Gallegly Manzullo Schmidt Cantor Hoekstra Platts Gerlach Marshall Peterson (PA) Schwartz Visclosky Carter Hulshof Poe Sensenbrenner Gilchrest McCaul (TX) Pomeroy Scott (GA) Walberg Chabot Hunter Price (GA) Shadegg Gohmert McCotter Porter Scott (VA) Walden (OR) Coble Inglis (SC) Pryce (OH) Shuster Goode McHenry Price (NC) Serrano Walsh (NY) Cole (OK) Issa Putnam Goodlatte McIntyre Smith (NE) Pryce (OH) Sestak Walz (MN) Conaway Jindal Radanovich Gordon Mica Smith (TX) Putnam Shays Wasserman Crenshaw Johnson, Sam Ramstad Granger Miller (FL) Souder Radanovich Shea-Porter Schultz Cubin Jones (NC) Reynolds Graves Miller, Gary Space Rahall Sherman Waters Culberson Jordan Rogers (AL) Hall (TX) Moran (KS) Stearns Ramstad Shimkus Watson Davis (KY) Keller Rogers (KY) Hayes Murphy, Patrick Sullivan Rangel Shuler Waxman Davis, David King (IA) Rogers (MI) Heller Murphy, Tim Terry Regula Simpson Weiner Davis, Tom Kingston Rohrabacher Hensarling Musgrave Thornberry Reichert Sires Welch (VT) Deal (GA) Kline (MN) Royce Herger Myrick Tiahrt Renzi Skelton Weldon (FL) Dent Knollenberg Sali Hoekstra Neugebauer Tiberi Reyes Slaughter Weller Doolittle Lamborn Sensenbrenner Hulshof Pearce Upton Reynolds Smith (NJ) Wexler Drake Latham Shadegg Hunter Pence Wamp Rodriguez Smith (WA) Whitfield Dreier Lewis (CA) Shuster Jindal Petri Wilson (SC) Rogers (KY) Snyder Wicker Duncan Lewis (KY) Simpson Johnson (IL) Pitts Young (AK) Rogers (MI) Solis Wilson (NM) Ehlers Linder Smith (NE) Ros-Lehtinen Spratt Wilson (OH) Johnson, Sam Platts Young (FL) Everett Lucas Smith (TX) Jones (NC) Poe Ross Stark Wolf Fallin Lungren, Daniel Souder Rothman Sutton Woolsey Feeney E. Stearns NOES—298 Roybal-Allard Tanner Wu Flake Mack Sullivan Ruppersberger Tauscher Wynn Forbes Manzullo Thornberry Abercrombie Diaz-Balart, L. Kilpatrick Rush Taylor Yarmuth Fortenberry Marchant Tiahrt Alexander Diaz-Balart, M. Kind Foxx McCarthy (CA) Tiberi Allen Dicks King (NY) NOT VOTING—16 Franks (AZ) McCaul (TX) Walberg Altmire Dingell Kirk Ackerman Gutierrez Stupak Frelinghuysen McCrery Wamp Arcuri Doggett Klein (FL) Andrews Johnson (GA) Tancredo Gallegly McHenry Weldon (FL) Baca Doyle Kline (MN) Bonner Miller, George Watt Garrett (NJ) McKeon Whitfield Bachus Dreier Knollenberg Brady (TX) Paul Gingrey McMorris Wicker Baird Westmoreland Edwards Kucinich Davis, Jo Ann Pickering Gohmert Rodgers Wilson (NM) Baldwin Ehlers Kuhl (NY) Faleomavaega Sessions Goode Mica Wilson (SC) Bean Ellison LaHood Goodlatte Miller (FL) Wolf Becerra Emanuel Lampson ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Granger Miller, Gary Young (FL) Berkley Engel Langevin The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Berman English (PA) Lantos NOES—277 Berry Eshoo Larsen (WA) vote). Members are advised there are 30 Bishop (GA) Etheridge Larson (CT) seconds remaining in this vote. Abercrombie Cummings Holden Bishop (NY) Fallin Latham Alexander Davis (AL) Holt Blumenauer Farr LaTourette b 1111 Allen Davis (CA) Honda Bono Fattah Lee Altmire Davis (IL) Hooley Bordallo Ferguson Levin So the amendment was rejected. Arcuri Davis, Lincoln Hoyer Boren Filner Lewis (CA) The result of the vote was announced Baca DeFazio Inslee Boswell Flake Lewis (GA) Baird DeGette Israel Boucher Fortun˜ o Lipinski as above recorded. Baldwin Delahunt Jackson (IL) Boyd (FL) Fossella Loebsack AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. ROGERS OF Barrow DeLauro Jackson-Lee Boyda (KS) Frank (MA) Lofgren, Zoe KENTUCKY Bean Diaz-Balart, L. (TX) Brady (PA) Frelinghuysen Lowey Becerra Diaz-Balart, M. Jefferson Braley (IA) Garrett (NJ) Lucas The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- Berkley Dicks Johnson (GA) Brown, Corrine Giffords Lungren, Daniel ished business is the demand for a re- Berman Dingell Johnson (IL) Butterfield Gillibrand E. corded vote on the amendment offered Berry Doggett Johnson, E. B. Calvert Gillmor Lynch Biggert Donnelly Jones (OH) Cannon Gingrey Mack by the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Bishop (GA) Doyle Kagen Capito Gonzalez Mahoney (FL) ROGERS) on which further proceedings Bishop (NY) Edwards Kanjorski Capps Green, Al Maloney (NY) were postponed and on which the noes Blumenauer Ellison Kaptur Capuano Green, Gene Marchant prevailed by voice vote. Bordallo Ellsworth Kennedy Cardoza Grijalva Markey Boren Emanuel Kildee Carnahan Hall (NY) Matheson The Clerk will redesignate the Boswell Emerson Kilpatrick Carney Hare Matsui amendment. Boucher Engel Kind Carson Harman McCarthy (CA) The text of the amendment is as fol- Boyd (FL) English (PA) King (NY) Castle Hastert McCarthy (NY) Boyda (KS) Eshoo Kirk Castor Hastings (FL) McCollum (MN) lows: Brady (PA) Etheridge Klein (FL) Chandler Hastings (WA) McCrery Amendment offered by Mr. ROGERS of Ken- Braley (IA) Farr Kucinich Christensen Herseth Sandlin McDermott tucky: Brown, Corrine Fattah Kuhl (NY) Clarke Higgins McGovern At the end of the bill (before the short Brown-Waite, Ferguson LaHood Clay Hill McHugh title), insert the following: Ginny Filner Lampson Cleaver Hinchey McKeon Butterfield Fortun˜ o Langevin Clyburn Hinojosa McMorris Sec. 544. None of the funds made available Capito Fossella Lantos Cohen Hirono Rodgers in this act may be used to implement section Capps Frank (MA) Larsen (WA) Cole (OK) Hobson McNerney 536 of this Act. Capuano Gerlach Larson (CT) Conyers Hodes McNulty RECORDED VOTE Cardoza Giffords LaTourette Cooper Holden Meehan Carnahan Gilchrest Lee Costa Holt Meek (FL) The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Carney Gillibrand Levin Costello Honda Meeks (NY) vote has been demanded. Carson Gillmor Lewis (GA) Courtney Hooley Melancon A recorded vote was ordered. Castle Gonzalez Lipinski Cramer Hoyer Michaud Castor Gordon LoBiondo Crenshaw Inglis (SC) Miller (MI) The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Chandler Green, Al Loebsack Crowley Inslee Miller (NC) a 2-minute vote. Christensen Green, Gene Lofgren, Zoe Cubin Israel Mitchell The vote was taken by electronic de- Clarke Grijalva Lowey Cuellar Issa Mollohan vice, and there were—ayes 145, noes 277, Clay Hall (NY) Lynch Cummings Jackson (IL) Moore (KS) Cleaver Hare Mahoney (FL) Davis (AL) Jackson-Lee Moore (WI) not voting 15, as follows: Clyburn Harman Maloney (NY) Davis (CA) (TX) Moran (VA) [Roll No. 488] Cohen Hastert Markey Davis (IL) Jefferson Murphy (CT) Conyers Hastings (FL) Marshall Davis, David Johnson, E. B. Murtha AYES—145 Cooper Herseth Sandlin Matheson Davis, Lincoln Jones (OH) Nadler Aderholt Bartlett (MD) Blunt Costa Higgins Matsui Davis, Tom Kagen Napolitano Akin Barton (TX) Boehner Costello Hill McCarthy (NY) DeFazio Kanjorski Neal (MA) Bachmann Bilbray Bono Courtney Hinchey McCollum (MN) DeGette Kaptur Norton Bachus Bilirakis Boozman Cramer Hinojosa McCotter Delahunt Kennedy Nunes Baker Bishop (UT) Boustany Crowley Hirono McDermott DeLauro Kildee Oberstar Barrett (SC) Blackburn Brown (SC) Cuellar Hodes McGovern

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:24 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.051 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6497 McHugh Regula Solis A recorded vote was ordered. Frank (MA) Lynch Salazar McIntyre Rehberg Space Giffords Mahoney (FL) Sa´ nchez, Linda McNerney Reichert Spratt The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Gilchrest Maloney (NY) T. McNulty Renzi Stark a 2-minute vote. Gillibrand Markey Sanchez, Loretta Meehan Reyes Sutton The vote was taken by electronic de- Gonzalez Marshall Sarbanes Meek (FL) Rodriguez Tanner vice, and there were—ayes 178, noes 243, Gordon Matheson Saxton Meeks (NY) Ros-Lehtinen Tauscher Green, Al Matsui Schakowsky Melancon Roskam Taylor not voting 16, as follows: Green, Gene McCarthy (NY) Schiff Michaud Ross Terry [Roll No. 489] Grijalva McCollum (MN) Schwartz Miller (MI) Rothman Thompson (CA) Hall (NY) McDermott Scott (GA) Miller (NC) Roybal-Allard Thompson (MS) AYES—178 Hare McGovern Scott (VA) Mitchell Ruppersberger Harman McHugh Serrano Tierney Aderholt Foxx Moran (KS) Mollohan Rush Hastings (FL) McIntyre Sestak Towns Akin Franks (AZ) Murphy, Tim Moore (KS) Ryan (OH) Herseth Sandlin McNerney Shays Turner Alexander Frelinghuysen Musgrave Moore (WI) Ryan (WI) Higgins McNulty Shea-Porter Udall (CO) Bachmann Gallegly Moran (VA) Salazar Myrick Hill Meehan Sherman Udall (NM) Bachus Garrett (NJ) Murphy (CT) Sa´ nchez, Linda Neugebauer Hinchey Meek (FL) Shuler Upton Baker Gerlach Murphy, Patrick T. Nunes Hinojosa Meeks (NY) Sires Van Hollen Barrett (SC) Gillmor Murphy, Tim Sanchez, Loretta Pearce Hirono Melancon Skelton Vela´ zquez Bartlett (MD) Gingrey Murtha Sarbanes Pence Hodes Michaud Slaughter Visclosky Barton (TX) Gohmert Nadler Saxton Peterson (PA) Holden Miller (NC) Smith (NJ) Walden (OR) Biggert Goode Napolitano Schakowsky Petri Holt Mitchell Smith (WA) Bilbray Goodlatte Neal (MA) Schiff Walsh (NY) Pitts Honda Mollohan Snyder Bilirakis Granger Norton Schmidt Walz (MN) Platts Hooley Moore (KS) Solis Bishop (UT) Graves Oberstar Schwartz Wasserman Poe Hoyer Moore (WI) Space Blackburn Hall (TX) Obey Scott (GA) Schultz Price (GA) Inslee Moran (VA) Spratt Blunt Hastert Olver Scott (VA) Waters Israel Murphy (CT) Stark Boehner Hastings (WA) Pryce (OH) Ortiz Serrano Watson Jackson (IL) Murphy, Patrick Sutton Bono Hayes Putnam Pallone Sestak Watt Jackson-Lee Murtha Tanner Boozman Heller Radanovich Pascrell Shays Waxman (TX) Nadler Tauscher Boustany Hensarling Ramstad Pastor Shea-Porter Weiner Jefferson Napolitano Thompson (CA) Brown (SC) Herger Regula Payne Sherman Welch (VT) Johnson (GA) Neal (MA) Thompson (MS) Brown-Waite, Hobson Rehberg Perlmutter Shimkus Weller Johnson (IL) Norton Tierney Ginny Hoekstra Renzi Peterson (MN) Shuler Wexler Johnson, E. B. Oberstar Towns Buchanan Hulshof Reynolds Petri Sires Wilson (OH) Jones (OH) Obey Turner Burgess Hunter Rogers (AL) Pomeroy Skelton Woolsey Kagen Olver Udall (CO) Burton (IN) Inglis (SC) Rogers (KY) Porter Slaughter Wu Kaptur Ortiz Udall (NM) Buyer Issa Rogers (MI) Price (NC) Smith (NJ) Wynn Kennedy Pallone Van Hollen Calvert Jindal Rohrabacher Rahall Smith (WA) Yarmuth Kildee Pascrell Vela´ zquez Camp (MI) Johnson, Sam Ros-Lehtinen Rangel Snyder Young (AK) Kilpatrick Pastor Visclosky Campbell (CA) Jones (NC) Roskam Kind Payne Walsh (NY) Cannon Jordan NOT VOTING—15 Royce King (NY) Perlmutter Walz (MN) Cantor Keller Ryan (WI) Klein (FL) Peterson (MN) Wasserman Ackerman Faleomavaega Pickering Capito King (IA) Sali Kucinich Pomeroy Schultz Andrews Gutierrez Sessions Carter Kingston Schmidt Lampson Porter Waters Bonner Miller, George Stupak Castle Kline (MN) Sensenbrenner Langevin Price (NC) Watson Brady (TX) Myrick Tancredo Chabot Knollenberg Shadegg Lantos Rahall Watt Davis, Jo Ann Paul Westmoreland Coble Kuhl (NY) Shimkus Larsen (WA) Rangel Waxman Cole (OK) LaHood ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Shuster Larson (CT) Reichert Weiner Conaway Lamborn Simpson Lee Reyes Welch (VT) The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Crenshaw Latham Smith (NE) Levin Rodriguez Weller vote). Members are advised 30 seconds Cubin LaTourette Smith (TX) Lewis (GA) Ross Wexler Culberson Lewis (CA) are remaining in this vote. Souder Lipinski Rothman Wilson (OH) Davis (KY) Lewis (KY) Stearns LoBiondo Roybal-Allard Woolsey b 1114 Davis, David Linder Sullivan Loebsack Ruppersberger Wu Davis, Tom Lucas Taylor Lofgren, Zoe Rush Wynn So the amendment was rejected. Deal (GA) Lungren, Daniel Lowey Ryan (OH) Yarmuth The result of the vote was announced Diaz-Balart, L. E. Terry as above recorded. Diaz-Balart, M. Mack Thornberry Tiahrt NOT VOTING—16 Stated for: Doolittle Manzullo Drake Marchant Tiberi Ackerman Gutierrez Sessions Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Chairman, I was unable Dreier McCarthy (CA) Upton Andrews Kanjorski Stupak to participate in the following vote. If I had Duncan McCaul (TX) Walberg Bonner Kirk Tancredo been present, I would have voted as follows: Ehlers McCotter Walden (OR) Brady (TX) Miller, George Westmoreland Wamp Davis, Jo Ann Paul Rollcall vote 488, on agreeing to the Rogers Emerson McCrery English (PA) McHenry Weldon (FL) Faleomavaega Pickering (KY) amendment—H.R. 2638, Department of Whitfield Everett McKeon ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008— Fallin McMorris Wicker The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Feeney Rodgers Wilson (NM) Flake Mica Wilson (SC) vote). Thirty seconds are remaining on AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. ROGERS OF Forbes Miller (FL) Wolf this vote. KENTUCKY Fortenberry Miller (MI) Young (AK) The Acting CHAIRMAN. The unfin- Fortun˜ o Miller, Gary Young (FL) b 1119 ished business is the demand for a re- NOES—243 Mr. TURNER changed his vote from corded vote on the amendment offered Abercrombie Butterfield Davis (CA) ‘‘aye to ‘‘no.’’ by the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Allen Capps Davis (IL) Mr. ISSA changed his vote from ‘‘no’’ ROGERS) on which further proceedings Altmire Capuano Davis, Lincoln to ‘‘aye.’’ were postponed and on which the noes Arcuri Cardoza DeFazio So the amendment was rejected. Baca Carnahan DeGette prevailed by voice vote. Baird Carney Delahunt The result of the vote was announced The Clerk will redesignate the Baldwin Carson DeLauro as above recorded. amendment. Barrow Castor Dent Stated for: The text of the amendment is as fol- Bean Chandler Dicks Becerra Christensen Dingell Mr. KIRK. Mr. Chairman, on rollcall No. 489, lows: Berkley Clarke Doggett I was inadvertently detained. Had I been Amendment No. 1 offered by Mr. ROGERS of Berman Clay Donnelly present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Kentucky: Berry Cleaver Doyle AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. PRICE OF NORTH At the end of the bill (before the short Bishop (GA) Clyburn Edwards CAROLINA title), insert the following: Bishop (NY) Cohen Ellison Blumenauer Conyers Ellsworth SEC. ll. Each amount appropriated or Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. otherwise made available by this Act that is Bordallo Cooper Emanuel Chairman, I offer an amendment. Boren Costa Engel not required to be appropriated or otherwise Boswell Costello Eshoo The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Clerk made available by a provision of law is here- Boucher Courtney Etheridge will designate the amendment. by reduced by 5.7 percent. Boyd (FL) Cramer Farr The text of the amendment is as fol- RECORDED VOTE Boyda (KS) Crowley Fattah lows: Brady (PA) Cuellar Ferguson The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Braley (IA) Cummings Filner Amendment offered by Mr. PRICE of North vote has been demanded. Brown, Corrine Davis (AL) Fossella Carolina:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:24 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.053 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE H6498 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2007 Page 74, after line 18, insert the following change existing law. It constitutes leg- H.R. 2683 demonstrates to our Nation this new section: islation in an appropriations bill, and Congress is serious about protecting our citi- SEC.ll.The amount otherwise provided by therefore violates clause 2 of rule XXI. zens and I urge its passage. this Act for ‘‘Firefighter Assistance Grants’’ I ask for a ruling of the Chair. Once again, I would like to thank the Com- is hereby increased by $5,058,000, which shall The Acting CHAIRMAN. Does any be available to carry out section 34 of the mittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of Member wish to be heard on the point Homeland Security and the Homeland Secu- 1974. of order? If not, the chair will rule. rity for their hard work to increase funding for The Acting CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to As stated on page 135 of House Prac- the Department of Homeland Security. the order of the House of Thursday, tice, a limitation must apply solely to Mr. SIRES. Mr. Chairman, it was clear on June 14, the gentleman from North the money of the appropriation under September 11 that one of New Jersey’s critical consideration and may not be applied Carolina (Mr. PRICE) and a Member op- security weaknesses was the protection of posed each will control 5 minutes. to money appropriated in other acts. chemical security plants and facilities. New The Chair recognizes the gentleman The amendment offered by the gen- Jersey did not wait around years for the De- from North Carolina. tleman from Wisconsin explicitly ad- partment of Homeland Security to enact strong Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. dresses funds in other acts. The amend- chemical security regulations. Our State took Chairman, I have a simple and ment therefore constitutes legislation, the initiative to protect its citizens by enacting straightforward amendment that I am and the point of order is sustained. strong chemical security laws. This House is offering as a result of the long debate The Clerk will read. taking action to make sure that my State will we’ve had, the many amendments The Clerk read as follows: be able to keep our strong standards. The fis- we’ve adopted, and where we stand at This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Department cal year 2008 Homeland Security appropria- of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, tions bill will prohibit the Department of Home- the end of this. 2008’’. The amendment would allocate $5 land Security from overturning New Jersey’s million, a modest adjustment, to Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Chairman, I would chemical security regulations. FEMA’s Firefighter Assistance Grants, like to commend Chairman OBEY and Ranking I represent part of the area known as the specifically, the Staffing for Adequate Member LEWIS for their leadership in bringing ‘‘most dangerous 2 miles,’’ right near Port Eliz- Fire and Emergency Response pro- the Department of Homeland Security Appro- abeth in New Jersey. Securing the infrastruc- gram, the SAFER program. priations bill to the House floor. I would also ture along this corridor is not only important As I’m sure most Members know, the like to commend Chairman THOMPSON and for the safety of my constituents and the resi- SAFER program helps local fire de- Ranking Member KING for their unyielding ef- dents of New Jersey, but also for the entire partments to increase the number of forts to ensure that the Department of Home- Nation. That is why it is so important that the frontline firefighters. The goal is for land Security receives adequate funding to Homeland Security appropriations bill contains fire departments to increase their carryout its mission—to help prevent, protect $400 million to protect critical port facilities staffing and deployment capabilities, against and respond to acts of terrorism on and infrastructure. and ultimately to obtain 24-hour staff- U.S. soil. Mr. Chairman, the Homeland Security ap- ing. I am pleased that for fiscal year 2007–2008, propriations bill has my support because it is We, in this bill, have done our very the Committee recommends $2,065,387,000 vital to the security of my constituents, the best to more adequately fund the fire above the amount requested for discretionary State of New Jersey, and the entire Nation. grants and the SAFER program. But resources. On February 5th, President Bush Thank you. the need is great, and we believe this is delivered the fiscal year 2008 budget request Mr. MACK. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to a prudent and useful and productive for the Department of Homeland Security and share a few thoughts on the Homeland Secu- place to invest these additional funds. it failed to address our Nation’s most pressing rity bill and, more specifically, the Davis-Bacon Mr. Chairman, this amendment has security needs. It left gaps in our Nation’s bor- expansion that is contained within this legisla- been cleared on both sides of the aisle. der, port, mass transit, rail, aviation, cyber and tion. This is an important bill for our Nation— I ask our colleagues to approve this critical infrastructure security. Essentially, the one that we all should be able to support; un- critical funding for our firefighters. administration’s proposed budget failed to ag- fortunately, instead of solely funding our na- Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Will the gressively promote the necessity of protection, tional security needs, the Majority wants to gentleman yield? prevention, and preparation. use this bill as an opportunity to fund union Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. I am With the recently foiled JFK terrorist plot security. happy to yield. and the issues of coordination surrounding the I view the issue like this: You are either for Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. We join TB case, it is clearly evident that we need to the taxpayer, or you are against the taxpayer; you in the amendment. put more resources into the DHS. While we you are either for small business, or you are Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. I passed supplemental funding for the war in against it; you are either for free markets, or thank the gentleman. Iraq, protecting our Nation’s security must re- you are against them; you are either for open Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- main a priority. Homeland terrorism is still a competition and freedom, or you are against it. ance of my time. prevalent threat. With this bill, it is pretty certain where the Ma- The Acting CHAIRMAN. The ques- H.R. 2683 makes key investments in areas jority comes down on those very basic ques- tion is on the amendment offered by such as first responder and port security by tions. In the end, the American taxpayer will the gentleman from North Carolina appropriating $1.97 billion above the Presi- be the loser if these provisions are allowed to (Mr. PRICE). dent’s request. These grants were funded at be signed into law. The amendment was agreed to. $4.92 billion in 2004 and have been cut every With the poison pill of the Davis-Bacon pro- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. OBEY year since. I am also pleased that the bill ap- visions, this becomes unacceptable legislation. Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I offer an propriation includes $50 million above the ad- Our friends across the aisle—in their rush to amendment. ministration’s request and $797 million above pass giveaways to unions—are saddling the The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Clerk 2007. This will allow DHS to strengthen our American people with needlessly higher costs. will designate the amendment. Nation’s borders beyond our Mexican border Put simply, this policy is a throwback to failed The text of the amendment is as fol- and include areas in the Caribbean such as Depression-era economic policy. lows: my district—the U.S. Virgin Islands. Since this Congress convened, Mr. Speak- H.R. 2683 also addresses lessons learned er, Democrats have been trying to claim the Amendment offered by Mr. OBEY: At the end of the bill, before the short from Hurricanes Rita and Katrina. This in- mantle of fiscal responsibility. But how can title, add the following new section: cludes increase funding for improvements to they realistically claim that title with this sort of SEC. 544. None of the funds in this or any FEMA’s management operation called for after policy? In reality, they are quickly showing other Act may be used to pay more than one Katrina. The bill also provides $200 million themselves, once again, to be the party of dollar for a legislative earmark as defined in above 2007 for assistance to State and local anti-competition and bad policy. Instead of in- clause 9 of Rule XXI. governments. serting bad law into a critical bill, Democrats POINT OF ORDER Overall, this appropriation bill reflects nu- should be leading the way by removing Davis- Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Chair- merous hours of oversight hearings on every Bacon from all Federal law. man, I make a point of order against aspect of security and terrorism issues affect- Countless studies have shown that action the amendment because it proposes to ing our Nation’s borders and infrastructure. would truly save the taxpayers’ money. In fact,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:27 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.058 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6499 if we were to repeal Davis-Bacon, the Con- very aware of the problems faced by this im- Department of Homeland Security are pro- gressional Budget Office has said we would portant industry. ceeding toward requiring passports for travel save at least $10.5 billion over 10 years for Today foreign manufacturers are utilizing at land-border crossings between the United taxpayers. A separate study showed that num- unnatural and unfair business practices that States and Canada. My friend Congress- ber to be as high as $2 billion per year. The are hurting U.S. textile manufacturers. One woman SLAUGHTER, Chair of the Rules Com- vast majority of our Nation’s workforce is non- such scheme involves the transshipment of mittee, authored a provision that will delay im- unionized and our policies should reflect that. goods to evade duty or quotas on textiles plementation of the passport requirement until We need to be working to ensure there is fair being brought into the country. Over the last a pilot program has been completed to deter- and open competition for government grants— several years, U.S. Customs and Border Pa- mine if an enhanced driver’s license may offer not rewards for Big Labor. trol, CBP, and Immigration and Customs En- the same security as a passport with a far All this leads to the question: Why wouldn’t forcement have been very successful in stop- lesser impact to border communities. we remove this law from the books? With the ping many of these illegal textile trans- And my Northern Border colleagues Con- amendment to strike Davis-Bacon from this shipments. gressman LATOURETTE and Congressman bill, which I am proud to cosponsor with sev- In 2006, Customs announced that they KUCINICH won overwhelming approval for their eral of my colleagues, we are seeking to take seized more than $100 million in wearing ap- amendment to delay implementation of the a first step in making sure this law doesn’t ex- parel and textile goods that were misrepre- passport requirement until June 2009. pand any further. sented, smuggled or illegally transshipped in These legislative provisions reflect the con- So, Mr. Chairman, I stand up in support of an effort to circumvent U.S. textile trade laws cern that my Northern Border colleagues and this amendment, in support of good fiscal pol- and regulations. Of that amount, $3 million I have been expressing for some time: that re- icy, and in support of the taxpayers. Expand- worth of socks were confiscated. This program quiring a passport for travel at Northern Bor- ing this law will only once again throw more is making a difference and giving U.S. textile der land crossings is unworkable, unneces- costs on the backs of hard-working Ameri- manufacturers an opportunity to compete. I sary, and destructive to our communities. cans. You cannot say you are for fiscal re- fully support this funding and am pleased that I represent the City of Buffalo and sur- sponsibility and free markets while at the this Congress continues to recognize its im- rounding communities in Western New York. same time promoting policies that lead to the portance. We are an area that is plagued with a vulner- exact opposite. Try as they might, the Majority Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Chair- able economy, and cutting off commerce with cannot have it both ways. The American peo- man, I rise today in support of H.R. 2638, the our Canadian neighbors would be a knockout ple deserve better. FY 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations blow to our community. Southern Ontario is Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I would like Act. I want to commend Chairman PRICE and the third-fastest growing economy in North to reference two positive programs within this Ranking Member ROGERS for their leadership America, and its population is expected to in- Homeland Security Appropriations bill that are in getting the bill to the Floor today. crease by 3 million over the next two decades. H.R. 2638 provides critical funding to protect making a difference in the 4th District of Ala- Western New York needs direct and efficient the homeland in case of disasters, both man- bama. access to that market, as we depend on our made and natural. As a representative for For several years, Congress has included Canadian neighbors to support our cultural, re- New York City, terrorist target number one, I funding in this bill for local Assistance to Fire- tail, and educational institutions. am especially pleased to see the increased Last year my office received twenty re- fighters Grants. The purpose of this grant pro- funding in several important areas. The bill in- quests for assistance to expedite passport ap- gram is to award grants directly to fire depart- creases funding by $30 million over last year’s plications. In the first 6 months of 2007 my of- ments and nonaffiliated emergency medical amount to $800 million for the Urban Area Se- fice has received over 500. It is clear that as service organizations. These awards aim to curity Initiative grants. While I am pleased to we move toward the Administration’s stated enhance our first responder’s ability to protect see this increase in funding, I strongly believe goal of January 2008 for implementation of the the health and safety of the public, as well as that these grants should receive even more passport requirement, the system is over- that of first-responder personnel, with respect funding so that urban areas that are high-risk whelmed. If the Administration proceeds on its to fire-related hazards. Using a competitive targets for terrorist attacks are better pre- current course, our residents will not have ac- process overseen by fire service subject mat- pared. The bill also includes increased funding cess to the documents they need and cross- ter experts, DHS awards grants to applicants for port security grants and rail and transit border travel will come to a standstill. This is whose requests best address the priorities of grants, both of which are vitally important to unacceptable. the program. New York City. It is my hope and expectation that the clear This is especially important in the district This bill addresses the critical needs in avia- rejection of the passport requirement this that I represent in North Alabama. tion security by including funding to double the House adopted today will send a message to As a rural area, North Alabama is home to amount of cargo inspected on passenger air- the White House, Department of State and many volunteer fire departments and rescue planes. After going through security checks to Department of Homeland Security that we ex- squads. These people work hard to protect get on a plane, passengers should feel secure pect them to reconsider and revise this ill-con- their communities and provide first rate care of that the cargo stowed underneath their feet ceived and dangerous proposal. their neighbors. Unfortunately in too many in- has been checked as well. This funding is an Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support stances they are forced to do so with older important step in making that happen. of the FY08 Homeland Security Appropriations equipment that doesn’t provide the proper I also want to note the language in the bill bill—the House’s first all-encompassing look at safety or performance that they need to do that aims to reduce the number of sole-source the security of our Nation. But I strongly op- their jobs. This problem isn’t for lack of care; contracts given out by the Department of pose the proposition that a border wall will it’s in large measure due to a lack of funding. Homeland Security. The bill requires, except in protect this Nation, and I ask my colleagues to The Fire Grant program has proven to be a emergencies and when certain distribution consider what a wall along the Southwest bor- tremendous asset that has helped meet the mechanisms already exist, a full and open der will do. needs of the fire departments and EMS orga- competitive process for the obligation of all During this debate my friends in the minority nizations that I represent. grant and contract funds. As a longtime pro- have said they are focused on the funding lev- I am pleased that this important program ponent of fair and open contracting, this lan- els of this bill . . . saying they are too high has received increased funding this year. That guage is critical to ensuring greater account- and wasteful. Here’s what is wasteful: accord- means that more organizations will be able to ability and transparency in spending tax- ing to Customs and Border Protection, every participate and upgrade equipment and train- payers’ dollars. mile of a wall will cost at least $3 million dol- ing that they might otherwise have been un- H.R. 2638 is a good, comprehensive bill that lars to construct. That doesn’t include any able to do. As a result they will be better pre- will improve our security and our prepared- funding needed to buy private lands or main- pared to save lives, protect homes and busi- ness should another disaster strike. tain the fence. nesses and continue to serve their commu- I urge my colleagues to support this bill. In this 21st Century, we have the tech- nities in a meaningful way. Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Chairman, I rise to con- nology to adequately protect our borders I would also like to take this opportunity to gratulate this House on passing a homeland through a virtual fence without dividing com- thank the Chairman and Ranking Member for security appropriations bill that will protect the munities, adversely impacting our economy, their support of another important program economies of Northern Border communities as giving up water rights, denying private prop- within Homeland Security, textile trans- well as protect us from terrorism. erty rights for landowners on the border, or shipment enforcement. As a district with a The homeland security bill contained two re- changing international boundaries without ben- heavy textile manufacturing presence, I am bukes of the way the Department of State and efit of international treaties.

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:27 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.068 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE Insert offset folio 162F/15 here EH15JN07.015 H6516 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2007 Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. MOTION TO RECOMMIT OFFERED BY MR. LEWIS motion to recommit touches, words Chairman, I move that the Committee OF CALIFORNIA like ‘‘fencing’’ and ‘‘border protec- do now rise and report the bill back to Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- tion.’’ But Members should understand the House with sundry amendments, er, I offer a motion to recommit. that if they are really interested in with the recommendation that the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the border protection, if they are inter- amendments be agreed to and that the gentleman opposed to the bill? ested in immigration enforcement, if bill, as amended, do pass. Mr. LEWIS of California. I am. they are interested in funding for a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The motion was agreed to. concerted effort, which this bill initi- Clerk will report the motion to recom- Accordingly, the Committee rose; ates, to identify and deport persons and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. mit. The Clerk read as follows: who have committed serious crimes, if MCNULTY) having assumed the chair, they are interested in enhanced port Mr. LEWIS of California moves to recom- Mr. ROSS, Acting Chairman of the security and transit security and sup- Committee of the Whole House on the mit the bill, H.R. 2638, making appropria- tions for the Department of Homeland Secu- port for local communities, if our State of the Union, reported that that rity for the fiscal year ending September 30, Members are interested in those crit- Committee, having had under consider- 2008, and for other purposes, to the Com- ical priorities, which is what this bill is ation the bill (H.R. 2638) making appro- mittee on Appropriations with instructions focused on, then they will defeat this priations for the Department of Home- to report the same back promptly with an cleverly-worded fraud. It will kill the land Security for the fiscal year ending amendment to provide the funds necessary bill. September 30, 2008, and for other pur- for the construction of at least 2 layers of re- We should defeat the motion to re- inforced fencing, the installation of addi- poses, pursuant to House Resolution commit. That is all I believe that needs 473, he reported the bill back to the tional physical barrier, roads, lighting, cam- eras, and sensors pursuant to section to be said. I ask for my colleagues to House with sundry amendments adopt- 102(b)(1) of the Illegal Immigration Reform vote no. ed in the Committee of the Whole, with and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1986 Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance the recommendation that the amend- and make adjustments in such other ac- of my time. ments be agreed to and that the bill, as counts in the bill as may be necessary to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without amended, do pass. comply with the Subcommittee’s 302(b) allo- objection, the previous question is or- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under cation. dered on the motion to recommit. the rule, the previous question is or- b 1130 There was no objection. dered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (By unanimous consent, Mr. HOYER tleman from California is recognized question is on the motion to recommit. was allowed to speak out of order.) for 5 minutes. The question was taken; and the PERMISSION TO REDUCE TIME FOR ELECTRONIC Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- Speaker pro tempore announced that VOTING DURING FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF the noes appeared to have it. H.R. 2638 AND DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. er, this motion involves bold direction 2642, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS to provide the funds necessary to fund Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- AFFAIRS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 all aspects of the security barrier need- er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I ask ed to protect our borders. When I say The yeas and nays were ordered. unanimous consent ‘‘all aspects,’’ I mean fencing, tactical The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (1) That during all proceedings today infrastructure and technology, any and ant to the order of the House of today, on H.R. 2642, the Military Construction all tools needed by the Department of this is a 5-minute vote. bill, the Chair be authorized to reduce Homeland Security to secure our po- Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX and to 2 minutes the minimum time for rous borders. Under this motion, the the order of the House of today, the electronic voting on any question that funds in the bill would have to be allo- Chair will reduce to 2 minutes the min- otherwise could be subjected to 5- cated as necessary to meet the goals of imum time for the electronic vote on minute voting under clause 8 or 9 of the Secure Fence Act, which was the question of passage. rule XX or under clause 6 of rule XVIII; passed by this body in the last Con- The vote was taken by electronic de- and gress by a vote of 283–138. vice, and there were—yeas 200, nays (2) That during proceedings in the Before we can consider so-called im- 217, not voting 15, as follows: House today on both H.R. 2638 and H.R. migration reform, we must get our pri- [Roll No. 490] 2642, the Chair be authorized to reduce orities straight and secure our borders. YEAS—200 to 5 minutes the minimum time for DHS’s Secure Border Initiative, or SBI, Aderholt Chabot Gillmor electronic voting on even the first vote is working. In FY 2006, we ended the Akin Coble Gingrey in a series. flawed practice of catch and release. In Alexander Cole (OK) Gohmert Mr. Speaker, by this order I am pro- FY 2007, we reduced the apprehension Bachmann Conaway Goode Bachus Crenshaw Goodlatte posing that the first vote in any series of illegal immigrants along the border Baker Cubin Granger in the Committee of the Whole will be, by almost 50 percent. Barrett (SC) Culberson Graves as usual, a 15-minute vote; that the Let’s take the next step in FY 2008 Barrow Davis (KY) Hall (TX) with the funding provided in this bill Bartlett (MD) Davis, David Hastert first vote in a series back in the House Barton (TX) Davis, Tom Hastings (WA) after concluding business in the Com- and ensure that border security is more Biggert Deal (GA) Hayes mittee of the Whole may be, and we ex- than just a term politicians throw Bilbray Dent Heller pect will be, a 5-minute vote; and that around, that it becomes a reality. Bilirakis Donnelly Hensarling Bishop (UT) Doolittle Herger subsequent votes in any series and in Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Blackburn Drake Herseth Sandlin either setting may be 2-minute votes. of my time. Blunt Dreier Hobson The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Boehner Duncan Hoekstra objection to the request of the gen- Speaker, I rise in opposition to the mo- Bono Ehlers Hulshof Boozman Ellsworth Hunter tleman from Maryland? tion to recommit. Boren Emerson Inglis (SC) There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Boustany English (PA) Issa The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is a sep- tleman from North Carolina is recog- Brown (SC) Everett Jindal arate vote demanded on any amend- nized for 5 minutes. Brown-Waite, Fallin Johnson (IL) Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Ginny Feeney Johnson, Sam ment reported from the Committee of Buchanan Ferguson Jones (NC) the Whole? If not, the Chair will put Speaker, this motion to recommit, to Burgess Flake Jordan them en gros. put it as bluntly as I can possibly put Burton (IN) Forbes Keller The amendments were agreed to. it, would kill this bill. It would simply Buyer Fortenberry King (IA) Calvert Fossella King (NY) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The kill the bill. The wording, the tell-tale Camp (MI) Foxx Kingston question is on the engrossment and wording, ‘‘to report the same back Campbell (CA) Franks (AZ) Kirk third reading of the bill. promptly,’’ those are code words for Cannon Frelinghuysen Kline (MN) The bill was ordered to be engrossed killing this bill. Cantor Gallegly Knollenberg Capito Garrett (NJ) Kuhl (NY) and read a third time, and was read the Now, one has to acknowledge that Carter Gerlach Lamborn third time. there are some hot buttons that this Castle Gilchrest Lampson

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I’ve never had a cross word Manzullo Price (GA) Sullivan Ackerman Frank (MA) Pickering with Don Clancy, because he was a Marchant Pryce (OH) Taylor Marshall Putnam Andrews Gutierrez Sessions good guy and a good friend. Clance Terry Matheson Radanovich Bonner LaHood Stupak Thornberry served the district and the city very McCarthy (CA) Ramstad Brady (TX) Miller, George Tancredo Tiahrt well. He was respected. I’d say he was McCaul (TX) Regula Davis, Jo Ann Paul Westmoreland McCotter Rehberg Tiberi loved by his constituents on the West McCrery Reichert Turner ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE side and throughout the city.’’ McHenry Renzi Upton The Speaker pro tempore (during the This was truly someone I believe who McHugh Reynolds Walberg vote). Members are advised 2 minutes Walden (OR) will be remembered. He served both on McKeon Rogers (AL) remain in this vote. McMorris Rogers (KY) Walsh (NY) the Ways and Means Committee and he Rodgers Rogers (MI) Wamp b 1138 served on the Armed Services Com- Mica Rohrabacher Weldon (FL) mittee. Miller (FL) Roskam Weller So the motion to recommit was re- Miller (MI) Royce Whitfield jected. His wife, Betty, his daughters, Patty Miller, Gary Ryan (WI) Wicker The result of the vote was announced and Kathy, and son, Dan, and three Moran (KS) Sali Wilson (NM) grand children I know are going to Murphy, Patrick Saxton Wilson (SC) as above recorded. Murphy, Tim Schmidt Wolf (By unanimous consent, Mrs. miss him, and we should keep them in Musgrave Sensenbrenner Young (AK) SCHMIDT was allowed to speak out of our hearts and in our prayers. Myrick Shadegg Young (FL) order.) His political legacy will be carried on I believe by his daughter Patty, who is NAYS—217 MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE DONALD DANIEL CLANCY in the State senate now. I would ask Abercrombie Farr McNulty our colleagues, there are still some Allen Fattah Meehan Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise Altmire Filner Meek (FL) today to honor the memory of a great here that served with him, if you Arcuri Giffords Meeks (NY) man, a former Member of this body wouldn’t mind dropping a note to the Baca Gillibrand Melancon who is being laid to rest as we speak. family, I am sure they would greatly Baird Gonzalez Michaud appreciate it. Baldwin Gordon Miller (NC) Donald Daniel Clancy was born in Bean Green, Al Mitchell Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 24, 1921. He Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentle- Becerra Green, Gene Mollohan graduated from Elder High School and woman for bringing this up. Berkley Grijalva Moore (KS) then attended Xavier University. In Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, if we Berman Hall (NY) Moore (WI) Berry Hare Moran (VA) 1948, he graduated from Cincinnati Law could have a moment of silence. Bishop (GA) Harman Murphy (CT) School and gained admission to the bar The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bishop (NY) Hastings (FL) Murtha the same year. He began practicing law Chair would ask all Members of the Blumenauer Higgins Nadler Boswell Hill Napolitano in Cincinnati. House to rise for a moment of silence Boucher Hinchey Neal (MA) Congressman Clancy began his serv- in memory of Congressman Clancy. Boyd (FL) Hinojosa Oberstar ice to the public as a member of the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Boyda (KS) Hirono Obey City Council of Cincinnati in 1952, serv- Brady (PA) Hodes Olver The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Braley (IA) Holden Ortiz ing on the Council until becoming objection, 2-minute voting will resume. Brown, Corrine Holt Pallone Mayor from 1958 to 1960. There was no objection. Butterfield Honda Pascrell Donald Clancy earned the Republican The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Capps Hooley Pastor nomination for the Second District in Capuano Hoyer Payne question is on the passage of the bill. Cardoza Inslee Perlmutter 1960, a seat which I now hold. Donald Under clause 10 of rule XX, the yeas Carnahan Israel Peterson (MN) Clancy won the election and began his and nays are ordered. Carney Jackson (IL) Pomeroy service in the 87th Congress. He served This will be a 2-minute vote. Carson Jackson-Lee Price (NC) for 16 years. Castor (TX) Rahall The vote was taken by electronic de- He is being laid to rest as we speak. Chandler Jefferson Rangel vice, and there were—yeas 268, nays Clarke Johnson (GA) Reyes He is survived by his wife, his children 150, not voting 14, as follows: Clay Johnson, E. B. Rodriguez and three wonderful grandchildren. His Cleaver Jones (OH) Ros-Lehtinen [Roll No. 491] Clyburn Kagen Ross daughter, Patty, serves in the Ohio leg- Cohen Kanjorski Rothman islature as a Senator. YEAS—268 Conyers Kaptur Roybal-Allard Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield to Abercrombie Butterfield Davis (KY) Cooper Kennedy Ruppersberger my colleague, STEVE CHABOT. Aderholt Cannon Davis, Lincoln Costa Kildee Rush Allen Capito DeFazio Costello Kilpatrick Ryan (OH) Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I thank Altmire Capps DeGette Courtney Kind Salazar the gentlewoman for yielding. Arcuri Capuano Delahunt Cramer Klein (FL) Sa´ nchez, Linda Mr. Speaker, I want to join with my Baca Cardoza DeLauro Crowley Kucinich T. fellow Buckeye, Congresswoman Baird Carnahan Dent Cuellar Langevin Sanchez, Loretta Baldwin Carney Dicks Cummings Lantos Sarbanes SCHMIDT. I think we should take this Barrow Carson Dingell Davis (AL) Larsen (WA) Schakowsky moment to commemorate the passing Bean Castor Doggett Davis (CA) Larson (CT) Schiff of Donald Clancy. Becerra Chabot Donnelly Davis (IL) Lee Schwartz Mr. Speaker, Donald Clancy very Berkley Chandler Doyle Davis, Lincoln Levin Scott (GA) Berman Clarke Edwards DeFazio Lewis (GA) Scott (VA) honorably represented what was then Berry Clay Ellison DeGette Lipinski Serrano the Second District, which is now es- Bilirakis Cleaver Ellsworth Delahunt Loebsack Sestak sentially the First District that I rep- Bishop (GA) Clyburn Emanuel DeLauro Lofgren, Zoe Shea-Porter Bishop (NY) Cohen Engel resent. He actually lived in JEAN Diaz-Balart, L. Lowey Sherman Blumenauer Cooper Eshoo Diaz-Balart, M. Lynch Sires SCHMIDT’s district as well. Boren Costa Etheridge Dicks Mahoney (FL) Skelton This was truly a great man. I will not Boswell Costello Farr Dingell Maloney (NY) Slaughter repeat all the details that the gentle- Boucher Courtney Fattah Doggett Markey Smith (WA) Boyd (FL) Cramer Ferguson Doyle Matsui Snyder woman said, but he grew up basically Boyda (KS) Crowley Filner Edwards McCarthy (NY) Solis on the West Side of Cincinnati and Brady (PA) Cuellar Fossella Ellison McCollum (MN) Space went to a rival high school. He went to Braley (IA) Culberson Frank (MA) Emanuel McDermott Spratt Elder, I went to LaSalle. We went to Brown, Corrine Cummings Frelinghuysen Engel McGovern Stark Brown-Waite, Davis (AL) Gallegly Eshoo McIntyre Sutton rival law schools, both in Cincinnati, Ginny Davis (CA) Garrett (NJ) Etheridge McNerney Tanner and both served on City Council. Buchanan Davis (IL) Gerlach

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An act to amend title 4, United Green, Al McCollum (MN) Sarbanes Petri Sensenbrenner Walberg States Code, to authorize the Governor of a Green, Gene McDermott Saxton Pitts Shadegg Walden (OR) Platts Shimkus State, territory, or possession of the United Grijalva McGovern Schakowsky Wamp Hall (NY) McHugh Poe Shuster States to order that the National flag be Schiff Weldon (FL) Hare McIntyre Price (GA) Simpson flown at half-staff in that State, territory, or Schwartz Wicker Harman McNerney Putnam Smith (NE) possession in the event of the death of a Scott (GA) Wilson (SC) Hastings (FL) McNulty Scott (VA) Radanovich Smith (TX) member of the Armed forces from that State, Hayes Meehan Rehberg Souder Wolf territory, or possession who dies while serv- Serrano Young (AK) Herseth Sandlin Meek (FL) Sestak Rogers (MI) Stark ing on active duty. Young (FL) Higgins Meeks (NY) Shays Rohrabacher Stearns H. Con. Res. 164. Concurrent Resolution au- Hill Melancon Shea-Porter NOT VOTING—14 thorizing the use of the Rotunda of the Cap- Hinchey Michaud Sherman itol for a ceremony to award the Congres- Hinojosa Miller (MI) Shuler Ackerman Davis, Jo Ann Sessions Hirono Miller (NC) sional Gold Medal to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug. Sires Andrews Gutierrez Stupak Hodes Mitchell Skelton Bonner Miller, George Tancredo The message also announced That Holden Mollohan Slaughter Brady (TX) Paul Westmoreland pursuant to Public Law 101–509, the Holt Moore (KS) Smith (NJ) Conyers Pickering Honda Moore (WI) Chair, on behalf of the Secretary of the Smith (WA) Hooley Moran (VA) 1147 Senate, announces the appointment of Snyder b Hoyer Murphy (CT) Solis Cheryl B. Vogt, of Georgia, to the Ad- Inslee Murphy, Patrick So the bill was passed. Space visory Committee on the Records of Israel Murphy, Tim The result of the vote was announced Spratt Jackson (IL) Murtha Congress. Sutton as above recorded. Jackson-Lee Nadler f (TX) Napolitano Tanner A motion to reconsider was laid on Jefferson Neal (MA) Tauscher the table. PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Johnson (GA) Oberstar Taylor OF H.R. 2642, MILITARY CON- Thompson (CA) PERSONAL EXPLANATION Johnson (IL) Obey STRUCTION AND VETERANS AF- Johnson, E. B. Olver Thompson (MS) Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I was un- Jones (OH) Ortiz Tierney avoidably detained from voting this morning, FAIRS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, Towns Kagen Pallone Friday, June 15, 2007, as I was attending the 2008 Kanjorski Pascrell Udall (CO) Kaptur Pastor Udall (NM) graduation of my daughter. Had I been Mr. WELCH of Vermont. Mr. Speak- Kennedy Payne Upton present I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on the fol- er, I ask unanimous consent that Kildee Perlmutter Van Hollen lowing rollcall votes: No. 470, No. 473, No. (1) it be in order at any time for the Vela´ zquez Kilpatrick Peterson (MN) 483, No. 491. Speaker, as though pursuant to clause Kind Peterson (PA) Visclosky King (NY) Pomeroy Walsh (NY) Had I been present I would have voted 2(b) of rule XVIII, to declare the House Kirk Porter Walz (MN) ‘‘nay’’ on the following rollcall votes: No. 466, resolved into the Committee of the Klein (FL) Price (NC) Wasserman No. 467, No. 468, No. 469, No. 471, No. 472, Whole House on the state of the Union Lampson Pryce (OH) Schultz for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2642) Langevin Rahall Waters No. 474, No. 475, No. 476, No. 477, No. 478, Lantos Ramstad Watson No. 479, No. 480, No. 481, No. 482, No. 484, making appropriations for military Larsen (WA) Rangel Watt No. 485, No. 486, No. 487, No. 488, No. 489, construction, the Department of Vet- Larson (CT) Regula Waxman No. 490. erans Affairs, and related agencies for LaTourette Reichert Weiner the fiscal year ending September 30, Lee Renzi Welch (VT) f Levin Reyes Weller 2008, and for other purposes, which Lewis (GA) Reynolds Wexler AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO shall proceed according to the fol- Lipinski Rodriguez Whitfield MAKE CORRECTIONS IN EN- lowing order: LoBiondo Rogers (AL) Wilson (NM) The first reading of the bill shall be Loebsack Rogers (KY) Wilson (OH) GROSSMENT OF H.R. 2638, DE- Lofgren, Zoe Ross Woolsey PARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECU- dispensed with. Lowey Rothman Wu RITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 All points of order against consider- Lynch Roybal-Allard Wynn ation of the bill are waived except Mahoney (FL) Ruppersberger Yarmuth Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. those arising under clause 9 or 10 of Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that rule XXI. NAYS—150 the Clerk be authorized to make tech- General debate shall be confined to Akin Diaz-Balart, L. Jindal nical corrections in the engrossment of the bill and shall not exceed 1 hour Alexander Diaz-Balart, M. Johnson, Sam H.R. 2638, to include corrections of Bachmann Doolittle Jones (NC) equally divided and controlled by the Bachus Drake Jordan spelling, punctuation, section num- chairman and ranking minority mem- Baker Dreier Keller bering and cross-referencing, and the ber of the Committee on Appropria- Barrett (SC) Duncan King (IA) insertion of appropriate headings. tions. Bartlett (MD) Ehlers Kingston The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Barton (TX) Emerson Kline (MN) After general debate the bill shall be Biggert English (PA) Knollenberg objection to the request of the gen- considered for amendment under the 5- Bilbray Everett Kucinich tleman from North Carolina? minute rule. Bishop (UT) Fallin Kuhl (NY) There was no objection. Points of order against provisions in Blackburn Feeney LaHood Blunt Flake Lamborn f the bill for failure to comply with Boehner Forbes Latham clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. Bono Fortenberry Lewis (CA) PERSONAL EXPLANATION Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule Boozman Foxx Lewis (KY) XVIII, no amendment to the bill may Boustany Franks (AZ) Linder Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, earlier Brown (SC) Gillmor Lucas today I missed rollcall No. 469. Had I be offered except: Burgess Gingrey Lungren, Daniel voted, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Pro forma amendments offered at Burton (IN) Gohmert E. any point in the reading by the chair- Buyer Goode Mack f man or ranking minority member of Calvert Goodlatte Manzullo Camp (MI) Granger Marchant MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT the Committee on Appropriations or their designees for the purpose of de- Campbell (CA) Hall (TX) McCarthy (CA) A message in writing from the Presi- Cantor Hastert McCaul (TX) bate; Carter Hastings (WA) McCotter dent of the United States was commu- An amendment by Mr. HAYES regard- Castle Heller McCrery nicated to the House by Ms. Wanda ing funding for BRAC 2005; Coble Hensarling McHenry Evans, one of his secretaries. Cole (OK) Herger McKeon An amendment by Mr. BLUMENAUER Conaway Hobson McMorris f or Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida Crenshaw Hoekstra Rodgers regarding funding for BRAC 1990; Cubin Hulshof Mica MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE An amendment by Mr. PRICE of Geor- Davis, David Hunter Miller (FL) Davis, Tom Inglis (SC) Miller, Gary A message from the Senate by Ms. gia regarding funding for VA medical Deal (GA) Issa Moran (KS) Curtis, one of its clerks, announced services;

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Pursuant to the An amendment by Mr. GARRETT of When the Committee rises and re- order of the House of today, the bill is New Jersey regarding funding for ex- ports the bill back to the House with a considered read the first time. tended care facilities; recommendation that the bill do pass, The gentleman from Texas (Mr. ED- An amendment by Mrs. DRAKE re- the previous question shall be consid- WARDS) and the gentleman from Mis- garding a report on pending disability ered as ordered on the bill and amend- sissippi (Mr. WICKER) each will control benefit claims; ments thereto to final passage without 30 minutes. An amendment by Mr. BROWN of intervening motion except one motion The Chair recognizes the gentleman South Carolina regarding a report on to recommit with or without instruc- from Texas. ALS; tions. Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I An amendment by Mr. HALL of New During consideration in the House of yield myself such time as I may con- York regarding awards for certain VA H.R. 2642 pursuant to this order, not- sume. employees; withstanding the operation of the pre- Mr. Chairman, we now have before us An amendment by Mrs. MUSGRAVE or vious question, the Chair may postpone the fiscal year 2008 Military Construc- Mr. SALAZAR regarding the Pinon Can- further consideration of the bill to tion and Veterans Affairs Appropria- yon maneuver site; such time as may be designated by the tions bill which will ensure the largest An amendment by Ms. JACKSON-LEE Speaker; and increase in VA health care spending in of Texas regarding medical centers in (2) House Resolution 480 is laid on the the 77-year history of the Veterans Af- underserved urban areas; table. fairs. There is $6 billion over the 2007 An amendment by Mrs. BLACKBURN The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there level of funding, and $3.8 billion over regarding e-commerce; the President’s request for 2008. An amendment by Mr. DONNELLY re- objection to the request of the gen- tleman from Vermont? Mr. Chairman, this bill sends a clear garding implementation of GAO rec- message to America’s servicemen and ommendations related to claims proc- Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, reserving the right to object, I rise to congratu- -women, their families and our vet- essing; erans that a grateful Nation deeply re- An amendment by Ms. HARMAN or late my very good friend from Vermont spects their service and sacrifice. Mr. UPTON regarding purchase of light for moving through this so expedi- tiously. I want to say we are very sup- The national commander of the Dis- bulbs; abled American Veterans, Bradley Bar- An amendment by Mr. PEARCE re- portive of moving ahead with this very, ton, went to the heart of what this bill garding reimbursement of travel ex- very important piece of legislation is all about when he described it as penses for VA employees; which is designed to focus on our Na- ‘‘keeping faith with America’s vet- An amendment by Mr. CONAWAY or tion’s veterans. We look forward to erans.’’ Mrs. DRAKE regarding deficit spending; moving as expeditiously as possible to The bill means our servicemen and An amendment by Mrs. CAPITO re- completion of this. garding interoperable medical records; Mr. Speaker, with that, I withdraw -women will have more effective train- An amendment by Mr. MORAN of Kan- my reservation. ing facilities which will save lives and sas regarding funding for VA medical The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there help them carry out their military mis- services; objection to the request of the gen- sions. It means our military families, An amendment by Ms. CORRINE tleman from Vermont? who sacrifice so much for our Nation, BROWN of Florida regarding funding for There was no objection. will have better housing, health care and day-care facilities. the Gainesville Veterans Affairs Med- f ical Center; This bill means we will honor our An amendment by Mrs. WILSON of GENERAL LEAVE veterans in a meaningful way by pro- New Mexico regarding funding for serv- Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I ask viding them the health care and bene- ice dogs for disabled veterans; unanimous consent that all Members fits we promised them when they put An amendment by Mrs. WILSON of may have 5 legislative days in which to on our Nation’s uniform. New Mexico regarding funding to cre- revise and extend their remarks and in- It means we will have more qualified ate a commission concerning women clude extraneous material on H.R. 2462, doctors and nurses to improve medical veterans; and that I may include tabular mate- services to our veterans and to reduce An amendment by Mr. MORAN of Kan- rial on the same. waiting times for doctors’ appoint- sas regarding funding for certain VA The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ments. For veterans with traumatic offices; objection to the request of the gen- brain injury, PTSD, mental health care An amendment by Mr. SMITH of Ne- tleman from Texas? issues and lost limbs, it means renewed braska or Mr. SALAZAR regarding fund- There was no objection. hope to rebuild their lives. For homeless veterans, it means the ing for the VA Office of Rural Health; f and dignity of not having to live on the An amendment or amendments by MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND streets, and it means hope for the fu- Mr. EDWARDS regarding funding levels. VETERANS AFFAIRS APPROPRIA- ture. For veterans in rural areas and Each such amendment may be offered TIONS ACT, 2008 those who serve in the Guard and Re- only by the Member named in this re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- serves, this bill means needed care will quest or a designee, shall be considered ant to the order of the House of today be closer to home. For the 400,000 vet- as read, shall not be subject to amend- and rule XVIII, the Chair declares the erans, including combat wounded vets, ment except that the chairman and the House in the Committee of the Whole who are having to wait far too long to ranking minority member of the Com- House on the state of the Union for the have their benefits cases reviewed, it mittee on Appropriations and the Sub- consideration of the bill, H.R. 2642. means over 11,000 new VA case workers committee on Military Construction, to reduce the unacceptable delays in b 1155 Veterans’ Affairs, and Related Agen- receiving earned benefits. cies each may offer one pro forma IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Mr. Chairman, before I mention some amendment for the purpose of debate; Accordingly, the House resolved of the details of this bill, I want to ex- and shall not be subject to a demand itself into the Committee of the Whole press some much-deserved thanks. I for division of the question in the House on the state of the Union for the want to begin with Chairman DAVE House or in the Committee of the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2642) OBEY, the gentleman from Wisconsin, Whole. making appropriations for military for his unwavering commitment and

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Over- been for Chairman OBEY’s personal and even exceeds that independent budget strong leadership. sight is absolutely essential to ensure request. that the VA spends the money wisely Second, Speaker PELOSI made it clear The Veterans Health Administration, from day one this year that keeping and for the highest priority needs of which includes medical services, med- our vets. our promises to veterans would be the ical administration, medical facilities highest of priorities in this Congress. and medical research is funded at $37.1 That’s why this bill includes funding By working with Chairman OBEY, along billion, $2.5 billion more than the for the Office of Inspector General to with Budget Committee chairman JOHN President’s request and $294 million hire 50 additional people. And it in- SPRATT and VA chairman, Mr. FILNER, above the veterans independent budget. cludes $5 million to establish a toll-free the Speaker made good on her word Compared to the administration’s re- telephone number and Web-page-based and millions of veterans will be the quest, this bill provides a number of in- link that makes it easier for veterans beneficiaries. creases: $604 million more for new ini- to provide feedback on the quality of I want to extend a very personal, spe- tiatives in the area of mental health, their health care. We want veterans re- cial salute and expression of thanks including PTSD and for traumatic ceiving health care to be part of the and gratitude to our subcommittee’s brain injury; $71 million more for vet- system of checks and balances to im- ranking member, Mr. WICKER of Mis- erans substance abuse programs; $23 prove the already first-class medical sissippi. He, a veteran, has had valu- million more to provide shelter for an care veterans across America are re- able input into this bill and has been a additional 2,300 homeless veterans; ceiving. vital part of making this historic day $12.5 million more to expand outpatient On the military construction side of for our veterans a reality. His leader- rehabilitation services for the blind; this bill, the bill also strongly supports ship has been instrumental in crafting $508 million more for medical facilities our active duty, Guard and Reserve this legislation. maintenance. That might not sound servicemen and women and their fami- His ideas and strong support for our important to some. Its goal is to see lies. The bill provides $21.4 billion in veterans our troops and their families that we never have a Walter Reed military construction, family housing, have made this a much better bill, and Annex 18 tragedy, like occurred in the and the Base Realignment and Closing at every step he and I have worked Department of Defense health care sys- program funding. This is $207 million hard to continue a long, bipartisan tra- tem, happen in the VA health care sys- above the President’s request and $5.1 dition of working in behalf of our tem. billion above fiscal year 2007. troops and our veterans, a tradition for We also provide a minimum of $15 This total funding level is unprece- which we have great respect. million for joint programs with DOD to dented, largely due to three factors: Last, but certainly not least, is the improve access to care, to ensure a BRAC, the proposal to increase the size professional, dedicated staff I want to more seamless transition for veterans of the Army and the Marine Corps, and thank, a staff that has worked together going from the Department of Defense the rebasing of troops from Germany on a bipartisan basis to do what is into the Veterans Administration sys- and South Korea back to the United right for our veterans and troops. I be- tem. States. lieve they deserve our thanks by name: Mr. Chairman, the subcommittee Carol Murphy, Tim Peterson, Walter heard from many sources about the We fully fund the President’s request Hearne, Donna Shabaz, Mary Arnold, need for more VA medical research, for BRAC at $8.2 billion. We’ve also in- Liz Dawson, Dena Baron, Jamie particularly in the areas of greatest creased the subcommittee’s oversight Swafford, as well as John Conger from impact for our Afghan and Iraq War of the MILCON funding with new re- my staff and Susan Sweat from Mr. veterans, research such as traumatic programming and notification require- WICKER’s office. They’re a first-class brain injury and mental health. That is ments, especially in the area of BRAC team, and it’s a privilege to work with why we significantly increased the VA funding. We want to work together on them. research budget for the first time in a bipartisan basis to see that our mili- Let me mention a few specifics about the last 10 years. tary construction dollars go to the the bill. Overall, the bill totals $64.7 The subcommittee also heard from highest priority needs. billion in discretionary spending. As I many who talked about the need to in- The bottom line in this bill is it hon- said, but it bears reemphasizing, it pro- crease funding for extended care facili- ors the promises made to our troops, vides the largest increase in VA health ties for elderly and severely disabled our veterans and their families with care funding in the 77-year history of veterans. So we took action on a bipar- the health care and benefits they the Veterans Administration, $6 billion tisan basis, more than doubled the pro- earned when they put on our Nation’s more than fiscal year 2007. grams to allow four new facilities to be uniform.

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:27 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.095 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE Insert offset folio 217/5 here EH15JN07.020 H6526 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2007 Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance tary; yet, no specific initiatives such as budget request by some $4 billion. How- of my time. modernization of unaccompanied hous- ever, he has stated that offsets for Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, I yield ing, construction of new medical facili- these increases should be found in myself such time as I may consume. ties or much-needed child development other appropriations bills. I agree with Mr. Chairman, I would like to begin centers, which we continuously heard him, and I call upon my colleagues the debate by thanking Chairman ED- in our hearings was the primary qual- across the aisle to work with us and WARDS for all the hard work he’s put ity-of-life issue for our soldiers and find these savings elsewhere. into preparing this legislation. I con- their families, none of these are in- I think it is important to point out gratulate him on his first bill as chair- cluded in this bill. that, though we have some concerns on man of Military Construction-VA, and Specific projects and earmarks will our side of the aisle about the feasi- I appreciate his kind words made just a no doubt be included in the Senate bility for this large 1-year increase, it few moments ago. Mr. EDWARDS has version of this bill, and I hope Chair- has been in large part Republicans that continued the excellent bipartisan re- man EDWARDS and Chairman OBEY will have a track record of meeting vet- lationship that this subcommittee has work with Mr. LEWIS and me to make erans’ needs. During the period of Re- enjoyed for years. The chairman held sure that House Members’ initiatives publican majority from 1995 to 2007, VA many, many hearings this spring, per- will receive equal consideration at the funding increased by 96 percent from haps more hearings on the VA accounts conference level and are not disadvan- $38.2 billion to $74.5 billion. I would than any previous subcommittee with taged by our airdropping of these point out that in the final decade of jurisdiction over this issue. projects into the conference. I would the last Democratic majority, veterans Mr. EDWARDS has previously thanked point out that the bill is different from funding increased by less than half as our staff for their diligent work to pre- other appropriations bills in that mili- much, about 42 percent, Mr. Chairman. pare this bill and has mentioned them tary construction projects have an Similarly, Republicans led the way by name. I will thank them once again added layer of examination, having al- to increase spending per veteran by by name. They include Liz Dawson, ready undergone scrutiny by the De- over $1,800 when we held the majority, Dena Baron, Jamie Swafford and Susan partment of Defense. while the Democrats managed to in- Sweat on the minority staff, and Carol It is my hope that our colleagues will crease per-veteran spending by $411 Murphy, Walter Hearne, Tim Peterson, not offer amendments today that may during a similar period of their major- Donna Shabaz, Mary Arnold and John decrease the military construction ac- ity. It was also a Republican Congress Conger on the majority staff. They counts. Though this bill today does not that passed the Veterans Health Care have worked very hard on this meas- detail how these accounts will be used, ure, but their work is just beginning. Eligibility Reform Act of 1996, which the accounts will provide for many im- As most of us know by now, there’s expanded eligibility for millions more portant military projects that our much left to do in conference on this veterans to access VA health care. bill. For the first time in the history of troops need. I point out these things to make sure Now, with regard to the VA portions the subcommittee, for the first time my colleagues understand the histor- of the bill, the VA is receiving the larg- since 1958, the military construction ical record on veterans’ issues. And in est increase in the Department’s his- portion contains no specific rec- truth, Mr. Chairman, funding for our tory, an increase of $6.7 billion over the ommendation for projects. While I re- veterans has always been a bipartisan last fiscal year level. All of us in this main disappointed that no projects issue. body are deeply grateful for the sac- were included in this appropriation, I I support the bill on the floor today. am pleased that last night we reached rifices and service our veterans have It continues in the bipartisan tradi- an agreement that will restore the provided this Nation, and this generous tion. It’s not a perfect bill in my opin- transparency and openness begun by increase is appreciated by Members on ion, but our subcommittee has a good the Republican majority in the last both sides of the aisle. We do have con- work product, and I’m proud of the Congress with regard to earmarks in cerns about the VA’s ability to absorb combined efforts of Republicans and the remaining appropriations bills. so large a funding increase in one fiscal Democrats to continue the long- I want to make sure my colleagues year. We are determined to work with standing tradition of support and com- understand that there is very little to VA officials in this effort as part of our mitment for the men and women who the military construction portion of oversight responsibilities. have served our great country. this bill. Unlike some appropriations The bulk of the increase is going to Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance bills, such as the Homeland bill we boost medical services, medical facili- of my time. passed earlier today which include ties and construction for the VA. The Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I funding for specific agencies, offices bill increases the VA’s discretionary yield 6 minutes to the gentleman from and programs in addition to projects, funding by more than 18 percent over Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY), the chairman of the MILCON appropriation consists al- the fiscal year 2007 level. It is impor- the Appropriations Committee, abso- most entirely of projects. tant to remember that the increase in lutely the vital leader to see that we Pursuant to yesterday’s agreement, this bill is in addition to the $1.8 bil- have this historic increase for veterans specific detailed funding amounts for lion this Congress just provided to the health care in this budget today. VA in the supplemental. When consid- the following programs will have to b 1215 wait until conference: Base Realign- ered together, the supplemental fund- ment and Closure needs; initiatives to ing and the funding in this bill amount Mr. OBEY. I thank the gentleman. restation 70,000 troops and their fami- to a 23 percent increase for the Depart- Mr. Chairman, as we all know, we lies from Europe and Korea to the ment of Veterans Affairs’ discretionary have been mired in a god-awful war in United States; projects necessary for accounts. Iraq for almost 5 years. What bothers increasing the active duty Army by Chairman EDWARDS has indicated me most about it, except for the deaths 65,000 and the Marine Corps by 27,000; that we will be conducting oversight that occur on a daily basis, what both- relocating Marines from Okinawa to hearings later in the year, and I’m glad ers me most about it is that there is Japan; consolidating U.S. forces south to know that. Hearings will be needed virtually no sense of shared sacrifice in of Seoul, South Korea; establishing en- to ensure that the funding we have pro- this country in dealing with that war. during bases in Afghanistan and vided actually gets to the veterans and The only people who are being asked Djibouti; new runways, control towers, does not languish in an administrative to sacrifice are military families, and National Guard readiness centers, and account. Mr. Chairman, we all want to they are being asked to sacrifice again projects in the Middle East or Afghani- make sure our veterans receive the and again and again. They are being stan where we have soldiers in harm’s care they deserve, but we will have to sent back to Iraq and to Afghanistan way. All of these specific details will be diligent in our oversight in order to again, again, and again. Not much sac- have to wait until conference, Mr. get this funding where it is intended, rifice is being asked of anybody else. Chairman. to our veterans. We hear politicians prattle about the In addition, we know that quality-of- The President has indicated he will need to stand behind the troops. You life issues are a priority for our mili- sign this bill even though it exceeds his betcha, we certainly should.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:27 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.096 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6527 But we need to stand behind the see them? I don’t see any offsets in We talk about how we got here. I re- troops not just when the bands are sight for that. call the movie ‘‘Born on the 4th of playing. We need to stand by those So what do we get? Finally, we get July.’’ What did they depict in the troops when they come home, and they grudging acceptance from the White movie ‘‘Born on the 4th of July’’? They are injured, and they are sick, or they House that after they stuck us in this depicted a VA system which bothered may have lost their job, or they may miserable war, and after they sit there many people here in Congress. It was have lost their spouse; and that’s what with no clue about how to get out, at then Ken Keyser who worked for the this bill tries to do. least they are now grudgingly going to Clinton administration who then I think we need to put in context how recognize that we need the funds in thought that the best way we could im- we got here. It has been a struggle to this bill to deal with veterans medical prove our VA system is to move more see to it that we have adequate funding care. people into the system. They set forth in veterans medical care programs. This bill ought to pass unanimously. the priorities, but then they opened the Two years ago, on this side of the It is far past the time that we put our system to the nondisabled systems. aisle, we were given information from votes where our mouths are in terms of When we opened that, we didn’t real- people within the Veterans Adminis- long-term funding for veterans health ly prepare the system for the number tration that their veterans health care care. I am proud of the fact that I pro- of veterans that came into the system. budget was going to fall $2 billion vided the allocation to the sub- When I looked back here over the last short. We tried to put that money in committee so that they could do that. 6 years, my gosh, we have almost dou- the budget. We were then in the minor- We are taking funding from $49.7 bil- bled the veterans budget. ity. We were blocked by the majority lion last year to $64 billion this year. We also, as we are coping with deal- then, except for one fellow. The Repub- Now, green eyeshade people may say, ing with the influx of veterans based on lican chairman of the Veterans’ Com- ‘‘Oh, that’s too much.’’ You know eligibility reform, I almost feel like, on mittee sided with us, he agreed with us what? In my view, nothing is too much the Veterans’ Affairs Committee on a that we needed that $2 billion in addi- for people who have risked everything bipartisan basis, we are mechanics tional money. on behalf of this country. Finally, over looking at different subsets of systems What happened to him? Not only did the last 2 years, we have been able to within the VA that need a tremendous the then-majority party leadership fire get funding up to begin to meet our ob- amount of work. him as chairman, they took him com- ligations in this area. It’s easy for us to always talk about pletely off the committee because he I want to congratulate the gentleman the health side, but there is such a told the truth. We finally got that from Texas for helping to lead the way, strong disability backlog too. If it were money, but we had to get a double her- and I want to express my appreciation just money, if we could just throw nia to finally pry that money out of to people on both sides of the aisle who money on it, and that’s what would the administration. stood up for veterans when it was solve it, Mr. EDWARDS, if that’s what you could put in the budget, it would Then we had, as you know, the budg- tough, including Mr. SMITH of New Jer- et process collapse last year, and no do- sey, the former Republican chairman of be solved. The reality is that’s not what’s going to solve it. What’s going mestic appropriation bills were passed the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, who to solve it will be management prac- by the then-majority party. In fact, paid a high price for his dedication to tices and accountability. If we don’t this very bill, the Military Construc- the needs of veterans, who paid a high tion bill, was held up in the Senate by have that, it’s not going to be solved. price for putting truth ahead of the The chairman of the committee is two Members of the Republican Party partisan wishes of the Bush adminis- now on the floor. When he held a who put a hold on it because they tration. roundtable discussion, he learned that didn’t like certain earmarks that were Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, I yield they were giving exams to those who on the bill. to my friend from Indiana, the former are the case workers out there. When So the bill never passed. When we chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Com- you get only 23 and 27 percent pass rate took the majority, the very first thing mittee, Mr. BUYER, for as much time as by the individuals who are actually we did was to make veterans health he may consume. working on these disability claims, I care a number one priority, and we Mr. BUYER. Mr. Chairman, I was sit- would say we’ve got a problem and we added over $4 billion to that account, ting here, and I enjoyed the comments have to work cooperatively on those made it the number one priority. Then of the Chair of the subcommittee, Mr. problems. we added additional funding of over $3 EDWARDS, and the comments of Mr. I want to thank the new majority. I billion in the Iraqi supplemental, and WICKER, and then I was disturbed by want thank the new majority because now we have added this money today the comments of Mr. OBEY. you are different from the old major- to make this the largest increase for Mr. Chairman, what I would say is he ity. veterans health care in the history of didn’t go back far enough. I came here The old majority, when I came here a the country. in 1992, and I heard the horror stories freshman, and I was in the minority, When we did that, the White House of what was occurring in the Appro- because that old majority did things a announced it was going to veto the bill. priations Committee of how individ- little differently, and those weren’t Now, finally, they have had a St. Paul uals would cut veterans programs to good budgets on behalf of veterans. But conversion on the road to Damascus. I fund WIC and other programs. I was when you came now in the new major- welcome the White House on board the deeply disturbed by that. ity, Mr. EDWARDS, I congratulate you, bandwagon. Then I would watch as the Clinton because you have done what you said But as Golda Meir said to Anwar years would flatten VA spending. I you were going to do. I want to person- Sadat when he finally came to Jeru- guess the gentleman forgot about that ally thank you for that. salem a long time ago: ‘‘What took you too. But I just want you to know this, Mr. so long?’’ I am glad the President has I want to associate myself with Mr. EDWARDS, there is much work for all of finally changed his view. EDWARDS’ comments and Mr. WICKER’s us, because it’s not going to be just But the President continues to say, comments because this is a bipartisan money alone. ‘‘Well, now, I may not veto the bill, but issue, and I am deeply disturbed about When Mr. OBEY brought up the issue you have got to have offsets. You have Mr. OBEY’s comments to try to rewrite about the funding shortfall, what I did to find compensating savings.’’ history here. Some of the language, in- is I went in and I began to examine the Why do we single veterans out for flammatory language, that he used is finance modeling and found the errors that requirement? There were no off- deeply disturbing to me. in the inputs in the stale data in the sets that the President required when Now, if the gentleman wants to talk model, and that’s how we made the cor- he decided that this year we were going about his issues and how he feels about rections. So even though we put in the to spend $57 billion to provide tax cuts the war, that’s one thing; but don’t $1.5 billion, we only spent a third of to people who make over $1 million a allow those emotions to bleed into how that, and the other went for carryover. year and pay for it all with borrowed we care for America’s veterans. That So there’s going to be a lot of man- money. No offsets around then. Do you bothers me. agement issues, and there’s going to be

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So chairman of the VA Committee, for in previous wars and previous battles. we want to say on the record from our emphasizing our work for veterans But also because of that some of them side of the aisle how much we appre- isn’t done when this bill passes. There are hurt worse than normal, and the ciate you and your wife’s efforts on be- is a lot of oversight that needs to be Veterans’ Administration is going to half of our veterans. Thank you. done, and we will be working on that eventually have the responsibility once Mr. Chairman, what this bill does on a bipartisan basis. these heroes leave their military med- and what our previous bills that we But let me say I am proud of the new ical facilities at Walter Reed or at Be- have passed here, the continuing reso- congressional leadership in providing thesda or some of the other military lution that we’ve had for this year, the $6 billion increase over 2007 for VA hospitals. supplemental for the war, added more health care, because you can’t repair One of the things that this bill does, than 30 percent to the health care VA hospitals without funding. You and it does a lot of good stuff, and I’m budget from last year for the health can’t hire 1,100 new case workers to re- strongly in support of this bill, it in- care of our veterans. That’s an unprec- duce the intolerable delay of combat- creases funding for the Inspector Gen- edented increase, and it comes at a wounded veterans to get their benefits eral for the Department of Veterans time when we have unprecedented without money. Affairs. And I know that oftentimes we needs. So your work, Mr. Chairman, Money is a necessary, perhaps not think that the Inspector General just has been incredible for all of the vet- sufficient, solution but absolutely nec- looks at dollars and figures and decides erans and their families in this Nation. essary to provide the veterans health if the money is being spent or ac- No matter where we stand on the care and benefits that they have earned counted for. war, and there’s a lot of divisiveness in by sacrificing for our country. The Inspector General from the De- this House about the war, we are Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of partment of Veterans Affairs does a united in saying, through this bill, that my time to Mr. OBEY. really great job, not only in doing that, when every young man and woman Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, the gen- checking the dollars, but also in check- comes back from Iraq or Afghanistan, tleman who just spoke has expressed a ing for fraud. And it is amazing how they are going to get all the love, the certain degree of unhappiness with the much fraud the IG has uncovered in the care, the attention, the dignity, the remarks that I made previously on the last couple of years, costing upwards of honor that a Nation can bestow; and we floor. I treasure his unhappiness. hundred of millions of dollars to the are committed to that. The fact is that when Harry Truman taxpayer, and taking it away from the And we are committed, not only to was President, he was out giving a veteran who needs it and the hospitals those veterans who are just coming speech one day, and someone in the and the medical professionals who need back, but to those who are with us from World War II, from Korea, from crowd hollered, ‘‘Give ’em hell, Harry!’’ this money to care for the veterans. Vietnam, from the first Persian Gulf And Truman responded, ‘‘I don’t give But also, another part of their re- war. We’re going to take care of them them hell. I just tell the truth and they sponsibility is the care that the vet- eran receives in the VA hospitals. They all. think it’s hell.’’ We do not think that the problem The fact is, I am very comfortable look at this very closely, and if and with the Veterans’ Administration is when the medical care in the hospital with the fact that the previous speaker that there are too many veterans. We is not appropriate and not proper, they did not like my comments, because I think we have to get the resources into report this to the proper authorities. think maybe that means they hit the VA, and then have the account- The investment that Chairman ED- home. The fact is the previous speaker ability that it’s spent wisely. was the person who was selected by the WARDS has made in the Inspector Gen- We have an administration that says, then Republican Party leadership to eral’s Office in this bill will pay us support the troops, support the troops, replace Mr. Smith after Mr. Smith was, back many, many times over in what support the troops; but when they in essence, fired from his job by the they recover than we have invested. So come home, as we have seen in Walter majority because he told the truth this is a good bill. Reed and other places, too many times about the VA health care needs. If you wanted me to pick out some- they’re on their own. They slip through So I will be happy to endure the un- thing that I didn’t like about it, I’m the cracks. happiness of the gentleman with my sure that I could. But the part that re- Virtually everyone who comes back comments anytime if we can use that lates to the Department of Veterans from this war has evidence of either unhappiness to get more money for Affairs, this is a good bill, and it de- brain injury or PTSD, Post-Traumatic people who sacrificed everything for serves our support. Stress Disorder, and we simply don’t this country. Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, let have the resources to treat them. Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 me just first say that there’s no Mem- There are waiting lists. There are peo- minutes to my friend from Florida (Mr. ber of Congress who’s spent more time ple told to call back, go home. YOUNG). visiting our wounded troops in the hos- We had a young Marine in Minnesota Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Chair- pitals or at our veterans hospitals than who went to his hospital because he man, I thank the gentleman for yield- Mr. YOUNG and his wife, Beverly; and thought he had PTSD because he was ing to me, and I want to say that I am he and his wife are an inspiration to all thinking of suicide. What happened? He very, very proud to be working with Members of Congress as we try to work was told he was 28th on the waiting Chairman EDWARDS and Ranking Mem- together in support of our troops and list, to go home. And he went home and ber WICKER as a member of this very our veterans. And I thank you, sir, for committed suicide. That is a crime and important subcommittee. your heartfelt and deep commitment to we are not going to commit those The Department of Veterans Affairs our troops and our veterans and their crimes on our returning heroes. We are is going to have much more responsi- health. going to look at not only the brain in- bility as the months go by, probably Mr. Chairman, I’d like to yield 3 min- juries, not only the PTSD, but to make more than they realize. One of the rea- utes to the gentleman from California sure the backlog of pension disability sons is that military medicine has got- (Mr. FILNER). Mr. FILNER is not only claims is taken down to zero, where it’s ten so much better. Medicines are bet- the Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs now at 600,000. ter, medical techniques are better, the Committee in the House, he has been a We’ve got a lot of work to do. We’ve ability to evacuate a wounded soldier tremendous champion this year in got a lot of work to handle all these he- from the battlefield is much better, fighting to see that we received $11.9 roes from World War II to the present,

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Before I yield to my We’ll work together on the manage- have said about this bill. friend from Indiana, I too want to join ment and oversight. The American Legion called it ‘‘an my colleagues in commending my Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to impressive commitment to this Na- friend from Florida, BILL YOUNG, and the gentlelady from Kansas (Mrs. tion’s servicemembers, veterans and his wife, Beverly, for constantly, con- BOYDA). Mrs. BOYDA has been a leading their families.’’ sistently visiting our veterans, our and tireless voice in this Congress, sup- The Independent Budget, made up of wounded veterans at Walter Reed and porting full BRAC funding in this bill, numerous veterans organizations Bethesda and at veterans facilities, and as well as the veterans funding in this across the country, said, ‘‘This is a for day in and day out and week in and bill. much-needed investment in health care week out and year in and year out, Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas. Mr. Chair- and the benefits delivery system for being as supportive of our Nation’s vet- man, I’d just like to share a couple of our Nation’s sick and disabled vet- erans as any couple probably in the en- freshman stories here. I am one of the erans.’’ tire United States. new kids. And when I campaigned, I ac- The Military Officers Association of Mr. Chairman, I yield to my friend tually campaigned for 3 years. And you America referred to the funding in this from Indiana (Mr. BUYER) an additional can image what I heard about veterans bill as ‘‘an extraordinary level of fund- minute. issues. It was about access mainly. ing.’’ Mr. BUYER. Picking up off the com- Our veterans hospitals in Kansas are AMVETS, ‘‘The level of funding will ment that Mr. EDWARDS had made in good, but they only had a certain ensure that returning veterans from his opening statement about manage- amount of money, and getting access, Iraq and Afghanistan will continue to ment, I think you’re right on point. waiting times, waiting lines was just a receive priority health care and other Good management of the resources and tremendous problem. VA services.’’ So when I got here, I went to Chair- accountability is what’s essential. The Disabled American Veterans man FILNER’s office with a little bit of So when the chairman just spoke in called it ‘‘keeping faith with America’s a chip on my shoulder, and I said, lis- the well and said, well, we don’t have veterans.’’ ten, I need to know what we’re going to the money, that’s not entirely correct Mr. Chairman, several years ago, do for veterans, what’s going to hap- because the GAO came back in 2005 and then Minority Leader PELOSI made a pen. And listen, I want to know the 2006 and said, we gave them sufficient commitment to America’s veterans, truth. Don’t tell me something. Don’t resources allocated toward mental she said, if she became Speaker, that let me go home to Kansas and then health, but they didn’t even spend supporting those who have sacrificed come back and not be truthful. around $60 million that you had al- for our country in uniform would be He said, Mrs. BOYDA, we are going to the highest priority of hers and of this ready given them in those cycles. take care of our veterans. Mr. EDWARDS, you worked on those And then when we did our first con- Congress. Speaker PELOSI has kept budgets. So it’s not just giving them tinuing resolution and put $3.5 billion that commitment. And the bene- the money; that was my point made immediately into that pipeline, I heard ficiaries of that promise kept will be earlier. something that I just absolutely millions of veterans who will receive So when Mr. FILNER made the com- couldn’t believe, and that was someone better health care, who will receive ment, they don’t have the money; we who said, that’s just a down payment. better job training, better homeless had given them the money, then they So I actually began to have faith that care for those 200,000 veterans that to- didn’t utilize it. And so I agree with people in Congress do what they prom- night, in America, will go to bed with- Mr. FILNER when he gets his angst ise to do. out a roof over their heads. about how it is that you don’t spend Let me tell you another quick story, We would not be here today, about to money we gave you, yet you’ve got too, and that was when I spoke with pass the largest increase in VA health waiting lines. Chairman EDWARDS and he was telling care spending in the 77-year history of It goes back then to the management me about what was going on, because I the Veterans Administration, had it question about the resources in which have been a tireless advocate for this. not been for Speaker PELOSI’s personal we get them, and that’s where I’d like He said, Nancy, we’re going to get this commitment at the Budget Committee to work with you and work with the done, and we are going to do an his- level, at the 302(b) allocation level for chairman of the committee. toric funding for this, and we’re going our subcommittee and specifically Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, let to get that done by June. pushing this legislation. I salute her, me just take 1 minute, if I could, to re- And then the next thing we’re going along with the veterans organizations spond. to do is spend the next 6 months on of America, for her leadership on be- Again, I would reemphasize, we must oversight because we have to make half of our veterans, our servicemen work closely together in Congress to sure that those funds are used in a way and -women, and their families. see that the VA spends the money we that makes a difference to our vet- Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of appropriate for them and for our vet- erans, and we have to make sure that my time to Speaker PELOSI. erans, that they spend it wisely, effec- every cent of that that we have appro- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I thank tively and efficiently. And we will priated we can do the best we can to the gentleman for his kind words and work very hard on that. make sure that those funds are used for his more than extraordinary leader- But I don’t want it to go unsaid that appropriately. ship on behalf of America’s veterans the VA needs and our veterans deserve So I am thrilled to be here with the while they are in the service, in terms the additional funding, the $6 billion new Democratic majority that is keep- of the quality of their life which is ad- more for VA health care spending, $6.7 ing its word to veterans, and saying dressed in this legislation, and when billion more than last year for all vet- that we’re not only funding, but I be- they become veterans, and how he has erans programs. The VA and our vet- lieve that we will go and do the over- had the well-being of America’s vet- erans need and deserve that money. sight that’s needed to make sure those erans as a priority for so long in his po- The increased funding in this budget, funds are used for the best benefit of litical year. that I’m proud to say the new Congress our veterans. Mr. Chairman, today is probably one has made its top priority, is something Thank you so much, Mr. Chairman, of the top three happiest days of my of- that is needed, not only to provide bet- for your leadership. ficial life, because today is a day ter benefits, reduce waiting times for Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I where, under the leadership of Mr. ED- benefit consideration, reduce waiting yield myself 2 minutes. And I will yield WARDS, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. OBEY, Mr.

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That is propriations Committee. So what everybody needs to under- why, under the leadership of Mr. ED- I hope we will have a similar vote stand here is, yes, we are increasing WARDS in his capacity as a leader on today because, as Mr. EDWARDS said, money here to veterans, but these are this issue, and I will add Mr. FILNER’s starting with the budget process under also the very same veterans which are name to those I’m commending, but a Mr. SPRATT to the larger Appropria- about to be taxed. person of the focus and values of Mr. tions Committee under Chairman OBEY Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, I yield EDWARDS kept this issue front and cen- and now to this moment on the floor myself such time as I may consume. ter. under Chairman EDWARDS’ leadership, Just in closing, the Speaker of the 1 House just said what a happy day this For the past 4 ⁄2, 5 years, we have met we were able to give the biggest pos- on a regular basis with the veterans or- sible bipartisan vote to this increase. is for her. It is a happy day for me and ganizations and representatives of vet- And it is paid for. for Members on this side of the aisle erans from across the country. We When Democrats took control of the also, Mr. Chairman. asked them what their priorities were, House, we instituted pay-as-you-go, no Why on a bipartisan issue do we have because their needs were so great; and new deficit spending, no increase to the to sound so partisan sometimes in sup- frankly, their concerns were so ne- deficit. So that is why this is espe- porting the bill? cially, especially, important because glected for the last few years that we The Speaker mentioned that vet- this says that even within the con- said, we cannot try to do everything. erans funding had been so neglected for straints, those budgetary constraints, What are your priorities? This was the past few years. I will again point veterans aren’t the priority. In our when we were in the minority. out to Members of the House, Mr. budget the two leading priorities were Chairman, that during the period of Their first priority, the first couple America’s children and America’s vet- Republican majority, in working with of years there was the concurrent re- erans. In the appropriations process, our friends across the aisle and funding ceipt issue, this veterans disability tax, we are able to honor that blueprint set VA, we increased funding by 96 percent which we made some progress on. And forth in the budget again without add- during that period, from $38.2 billion the next term, which was the last ing to the deficit, without increasing annually to $74.5 billion. And during term, we were still in the minority. We the deficit. That makes it harder, but the final decades of the Democratic still took a piece of what their agenda that signaled in a very important way majority, the increase was only half was, and that was survivors’ benefits. that when we talk about our priorities that much. All of these were important to the vet- and we say that veterans are in the The Speaker mentioned the concur- erans, but there were many more con- forefront of them, they are in the lead rent receipt issue. Of course it was dur- cerns that we had. in terms of the values that we have, a ing the speakership of Speaker So it wasn’t until the Democrats as- reflection of America’s values that, HASTERT that the House of Representa- sumed the majority that we could keep even though there are difficult budg- tives enacted concurrent receipt legis- the promise of America to America’s etary constraints, veterans come first. lation. And as a matter of fact, the pre- veterans. That’s why it was so thrilling This is an issue in urban America. It vious speaker, Mr. BUYER, was the au- to be with the representatives of the is a big issue in rural America. In rural thor and prime mover behind that leg- veterans groups, some of them I will America, 75 percent of the people know islation, and he deserves credit. name, the American Legion, the Vet- somebody closely who is serving or has The point is this is a bipartisan issue. erans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and ev- There is bipartisan support. I expect Veterans of America, the Paralyzed erybody in our country knows many after discussion of a few amendments, Veterans of America, AMVETS, that’s people who have served in the military. Mr. Chairman, that we will have a near the American Veterans, then the Iraq Four of my brothers served in the mili- unanimous vote in favor of this bill. I and Afghan Veterans of America, to be tary. will certainly be voting for it, as will with them and other representatives of We all have a dedication to our vet- the leadership of the Appropriations erans. It is more than, though, just veterans a couple of days ago when we Committee. talking about it. We had to act upon stood in front of the Capitol and an- Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Chairman, I rise today those words, act upon those values. nounced that today, with this vote, in support of H.R. 2642, the Fiscal Year 2008 And I thank Chairman CHET EDWARDS under Chairman CHET EDWARDS’ leader- Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Ap- for giving us that opportunity today to ship, we would be giving the largest in- propriations Act. This bill includes many provi- reward our heroes with something that crease in the history of our country sions critical to improving the quality of life for we are giving to them. It is something and in the 77-year history of the Vet- our fighting men and women as well as pro- that they deserve, have been deprived erans Administration. viding long-awaited and substantial increases of, but that has come to an end. Why is that necessary? Because there in funding for veterans services. We continue is a backlog of several hundred thou- So I hope we have a unanimous vote on this to show the bipartisan support our important commitment to veterans and sand cases at the VA. That’s an injus- servicemembers in this bill. tice. That’s an immorality. And there for veterans that I know exists in our Congress. I am just very, very proud I would like to take this opportunity to thank were needed more case workers to ad- Chairman EDWARDS and Ranking Member dress a 2-year backlog, if you had an that we were able to deliver on the promise once we took the majority of WICKER for the work that they and their staff issue, you went there and you had to members have done to include within this bill wait 2 years if you were a veteran. the House. Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, may I provisions important to the people of Guam; to Well, the veterans were there when inquire as to how much times remains. servicemembers who serve on Guam, and they were needed. They heeded the The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman veterans living on Guam. The work of com- call. They came to our defense, and from Mississippi has 111⁄2 minutes re- mittee leadership ensures that this Congress now we’re saying, wait 2 years for us to maining, and the time of the gen- will make a meaningful positive impact on our consider your case. Just not right. Just tleman from Texas has expired. Armed Forces. not right. Mr. WICKER. Clearly we are nearing The appropriations bill continues Congress’s So in preparation for a possible the end of this general debate, and I strong support of the military build-up on Democratic majority where we could would at this point yield 1 minute to Guam. The strategic importance of Guam can- work in a bipartisan way, the veterans my friend from Indiana (Mr. BUYER). not be understated. Guam allows the United put together a budget, again empha- Mr. BUYER. Mr. Chairman, the only States Armed Forces to maintain a strong sizing their priorities. thing I would note, as I listened to the presence in the Pacific region. The bill goes a

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:44 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.109 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6531 long way to improving critical infrastructure on do more to help our soldiers transition safely Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support Guam that is necessary for the build-up to be and fully from the din and stress of war back of this bill—engineered by my colleague from successful. to peacetime. This bill will help us do that. Texas Mr. EDWARDS—which funds vital military To that end, the bill fully funds $345 million I want to commend our Speaker for her de- accounts and provides the largest increase in in military construction projects. The bill pro- termination to lead this House and to keep our veterans funding in the history of the VA. vides for full funding of several key infrastruc- promise to the men and women who have While the central concern for South Texas is ture projects for the Navy from improving elec- kept theirs to us—our veterans. I also applaud a veterans hospital—I understand we must au- trical system security to repairing and upgrad- Chairman CHET EDWARDS on shepherding this thorize that funding before we can appropriate ing a wastewater treatment plant. The bill also landmark bill to final passage, and Chairmen it. I have talked about this issue with appropri- fully funds the critical Kilo Wharf upgrade DAVID OBEY and JOHN SPRATT for setting the ators and authorizers alike . . . and those project. The $101 million project is strategi- stage to make this victory for all Americans conversations will continue until we find a res- cally critical to United States Naval forces as possible. olution to help these veterans get the in pa- it is the only dedicated ammunition wharf in Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Chairman, tient care they deserve. the Western Pacific Region. I rise in strong support of H.R. 2642, the Mili- The Congress is committed to working in a Important quality of life issues for tary Construction and Veterans Affairs Appro- bipartisan way to ensure that our budget hon- servicemembers on Guam are also included. priations Act for fiscal year 2008, the annual ors the service of our veterans and builds a The bill fully funds $45 million for upgrades to spending bill for military construction and vet- future worthy of their sacrifice. With passage the Naval Base Fitness Center. Funds for this erans’ programs. of this bill, the 110th Congress will have voted project meet Chief of Naval Forces Admiral Today, the House is considering a bill that for historic increases in veterans’ health care would appropriate $109.2 billion, with $64.7 Mike Mullen’s commitment to improving the and benefits programs, totaling nearly $12 bil- billion in discretionary spending for military quality of life for all Naval forces. It also fully lion—including the joint resolution and the construction and veterans’ programs, which is funds $57 million in upgrades to degraded supplemental—to meet the needs of returning $4 billion more than the President’s fiscal year housing on Naval Base Guam. The need for veterans from Iraq and Afghanistanm . . . and 2008 budget request. The bill would provide adequate housing facilities is more prescient, make up for the Bush Administration’s past $43.2 billion for the Department of Veterans as more and more Naval vessels use the base shortcomings in its treatment of veterans. Affairs (VA), which is $6.7 billion above 2007 as maintenance and supply center. This bill will provide veterans with the health and $3.8 billion over the President’s request I also applaud the Committee’s efforts in in- care and benefits we promised them, resulting for veterans’ medical care, claims processing cluding report language that directs the De- in the hiring of more qualified doctors and personnel, and facility improvements. This in- partment of Veterans Affairs to report on its nurses to improve medical services to our vet- cludes $28.9 billion in funding to improve ac- plans for activation of 29 previously funded erans and to reduce waiting times for doctor cess to medical services for all veterans, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. Guam is appointments, and provide more to help vet- which is $1.7 billion above the President’s re- one of the 29 clinics that is awaiting activation. erans suffering from traumatic brain injury quest. This legislation also defeats the Presi- I am deeply concerned that the Department of (TBI), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dent’s ill-advised proposals to nearly double Veterans Affairs is not providing the veterans mental health care issues, and lost limbs so co-pays for prescription drugs for veterans and that they can rebuild their lives. on Guam with the quality care that they de- to increase TRICARE premiums by over For the first time, the budget for VA medical serve for their sacrifices to our great nation. $1,000 a year for military retirees. care exceeds the budget of the veterans’ serv- The report language answers the concerns The military health care system is under- ice organizations by $294 million. This will en- that I have expressed to the Department on staffed and drowning in a backlog of cases sure quality health care for 5.8 million patients, multiple occasions. I look forward to hearing and unable to provide our veterans with the including about 263,000 Iraq and Afghanistan the Department’s plan for activation of the clin- benefits and resources they sacrificed a great veterans, which the VA will treat in FY 2008. ic on Guam. deal to earn. In an effort to reduce the This significantly reduces the 400,000 claims Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Chairman, I am 400,000 claim backlog, the bill also includes backlog for veterans waiting for disability and so proud of what we are doing on behalf of $1.6 billion in funding to enable the VA to hire other benefits by adding more than 1,100 new our veterans today and so I rise in strong sup- over 1100 more claims processors. This legis- claims processors. port of the Military Construction & Veterans Af- lation is the largest single increase in the 77- The bill also provides much needed mainte- fairs Appropriations bill. year history of the VA and for the first time in nance of VA health care facilities (funding In addition to the increase in funding—the 21 years that the House has exceeded the re- level is $500 million above the President’s re- largest increase in the entire 77-year history of quest of the veterans’ Independent Budget. quest) to prevent another Walter Reed-type the Veterans Administration—there are many There are over 251,000 veterans living in scandal from occurring. A recent VA report provisions here that will help the over 6,000 Connecticut and I am pleased the 110th Con- outlined 1,000 specific problems at VA health veterans of the U.S. Virgin Islands. gress has made funding our Nation’s military facilities around the country, with a backlog of Just last week as I was traveling back to health care system a top priority. Since the $5 billion in maintenance. Washington, one veteran complained that he previous Congress adjourned without passing The enormous number of troops returning was getting no response on his disability a budget, the new Congress passed a Con- home with mental health disorders, including claim. I have many other open cases in my of- tinuing Appropriations Resolution (P.L. 110–5) PTSD and traumatic brain injury, resulted in fice. This bill will reduce the backlog and make that provided $3.4 billion over the fiscal year the bill including five polytrauma centers and good on the promise to take care of any injury 2006 funding level to fund the VA in fiscal three Centers of Excellence for Mental Health related to their military service. year 2007. In addition, the Supplemental Ap- and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). There is a major increase in health care propriations Act (P.L. 110–28) added $1.8 bil- These centers will be fully operational this funding, and I will work to ensure that some of lion directly targeted at the needs of veterans year to care for those returning from Iraq and it is sued to make health care more accessible returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Part of Afghanistan, including those with TBI. A Feb- to Virgin Islands veterans. I also hope we can the cost of war is to care for our servicemen ruary GAG report noted about one-third of vet- address the increased reimbursement for trav- and women when they return home and Con- erans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are el to and from care. Our veterans have to trav- gress has an obligation to ensure they receive facing mental health challenges, and up to el over water and by airplane to get VA pro- appropriate care. 300,000 troops are expected to return from vided care. The costs to them and the family I applaud the leadership of Mr. EDWARDS, Iraq suffering from TBI. member who may have to accompany them is chairman of the House Appropriations Sub- The bill also protects taxpayers and vet- a great burden they should not have to bear. committee on Military Construction and Vet- erans by including solid steps to ensure ac- This bill has many other important provi- erans Affairs, and Mr. OBEY, chairman of the countability and stop wasteful spending by in- sions, but I only want to highlight one other House Appropriations Committee, and the creasing funding for the Inspector General for which is of great concern to me as a physi- members of the committee for their efforts and VA to improve services for veterans and their cian, and that is the funding for programs to continued commitment to our Nation’s vet- families and to prevent and deter potential address Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and erans. Today’s legislation takes us one step waste, fraud and inefficiencies. the other mental health needs of returning further in providing our veterans with the best To strengthen our military, this bill provides men and women of our Armed forces. This is health care and resources our country can better barracks, housing and training facilities a vital need. provide and I encourage my colleagues to join when troops return from combat with an un- We in the Virgin Islands were able to help me in voting for it and the President in signing precedented $21.4 billion investment in mili- our first responders after 9/11 and we want to it into law. tary construction, family housing, and BRAC—

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One in seven funding recommended by my subcommittee to efits personnel in order to reduce the backlog Americans deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan is begin the process of adding 65,000 Army, of more than 400,000 benefit claims will do a woman. 27,000 Marine, and 9,000 National Guard and much to improve health care and efficiency for My goal in proposing this amendment is to Reserve troops. benefits that are due to many Florida families. bring together a group of people who can truly For BRAC, the bill fully funds the 2005 base The top two busiest VA Health Care centers, devote the time and effort to study the needs realignment and closure process at $8.2 bil- Bay Pines in St. Petersburg and Haley VA in and examine the challenges our women vet- lion, and supports the relocation of 70,000 Tampa, serve residents in my district. I have erans face. They then can report to Congress troops from bases in Korea and Europe. walked the halls of both facilities, and encoun- their finding and recommendations so that we, All this represents the start we need to pay tered active and retired military personnel as a body, can evaluate these findings and for a healthy and vital military force to protect looking for the best care possible for them and implement improvements and initiatives to en- our nation today, tomorrow and for the coming their families. This bill provides resources ade- sure women receive the care they have decades. quate to the enormously important task of sup- earned. Mr. HARE. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong porting our veterans and their families as they I introduced legislation similar to my amend- support of H.R. 2642, the Fiscal Year 2008 transition back into civilian life. It also expands ment, H.R. 2394, the Bipartisan Commission Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Ap- access to vital services in the areas of great- on Wounded Women Veterans. This amend- propriations Act. est concern for veterans of Iraq and Afghani- ment would fund the commission envisioned in I am honored to stand here today as a stan: traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic H.R. 2394. freshman member of this Democratic Con- stress disorder, treatment for burns, and am- I am grateful to all who serve their nation gress as we approve ‘‘the largest’’ funding in- putation. Haley VA has the distinction of being and we as a Congress have a responsibility to crease in the 77-year history of the Depart- one of a handful of poly-trauma centers, with ensure they receive the best possible care. In ment of Veterans Affairs. special designation to handle traumatic brain this war on terrorism, the greatest burdens It is my hope that providing $6.7 billion injuries, and with its partner, the University Of have fallen on the shoulders of a relatively above last year’s funding will only be the be- South Florida College Of Public Health, has small number of Americans who have volun- ginning of our commitment to the promises been on the forefront of discovering the best teered to take great risks on our behalf. made to our service men and women. roads to effective treatment for those suffering Events over the last few years have made a All of us were outraged by the reports of with TBI. new generation of Americans realize just how what happened at Walter Reed. Part of the Also, this bill represents the recognition that precious our freedoms really are. We owe our problem is for years the VA has been short- we must confront, not shy away from, the seri- freedom fighters—past, present, and future—a changed on funding, due to understating its ous issues in veterans care brought to light by debt of gratitude for their selflessness and budgeting needs instead of proactively plan- the Walter Reed scandal. $4.1 billion dollars, sacrifice. I will continue to fight to ensure that ning for the needs of our veterans. $508 million above and beyond the Presi- This underfunding has resulted in budget our veterans get the benefits they were prom- dent’s request, is set aside for the ongoing shortfalls, understaffing of vets centers, a ised, the health care they deserve, and the maintenance and renovation of existing facili- huge claims backlog, and inexcusable delays recognition that our Nation owes them. ties to make certain they remain capable of Thank you for the time and I ask for a yes at VA facilities. This bill represents a change in priorities. delivering our veterans the treatment they de- vote on my amendment. It funds an additional 1,100 claims’ proc- serve and need. It also heavily invests in infor- Mr. REYES. Mr. Chairman, I rise to express essors to address the 600,000 backlog. mation technology to better track health my support for this important measure which It provides $4.4 billion above 2007 levels for records, so that no American is allowed to fall reflects—in dollars and cents—just a small the Veterans Health Administration. This will through the cracks. measure of our appreciation for all that men help the VA treat the more than 5.8 million pa- I urge this Congress to back up the talk and women in uniform do in defense of our tients they expect in 2008. about supporting our troops with concrete ac- Nation. Additionally, the bill increases funding for tions. We have an unwavering obligation as a We have an obligation to provide the hous- the VA’s repair and maintenance accounts to country to do right by our servicemen and ing and other facilities in which our military prevent a VA medical facility from falling into women, whether it be in the solemn purpose members and their families live and work. This unacceptable levels of disrepair. with which we must always send them off to measure includes the funds required to fully I commend my colleagues on the VA Mili- war, or in providing the necessary care for fund the President’s budget request for military tary Construction Appropriations Sub- them and their families upon their return. Their construction projects. The bill provides $8.2 committee for bringing to the floor a bill that sacrifice must be respected not just with our billion dollars to implement the 2005 BRAC exceeds the recommendations of the veterans’ words, but with our actions. recommendations and $2.9 billion to replace, service organizations of the Independent Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. Chair- rehabilitate, and build housing for troops and Budget. man, I rise today to offer an amendment on their families. We’ve seen a change in priorities and I am the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs As the representative of Fort Bliss, Texas I going to continue to support this momentum Appropriations Bill for FY 08. My amendment have seen the fruits of military construction until all veterans who want access to would devote $2 million dollars from the De- spending, and I can assure my colleagues that healthcare in the VA system, have it. I urge all partment Administration General Operations these funds are being wisely used by the my colleagues to pass this bill that funds crit- Expenses Account, of the nearly $1.6 billion Army and the other military services to greatly ical benefits for our veterans. appropriated in this bill, to the Advisory Com- improve the quality of life for our military mem- Ms. CASTOR. Mr. Chairman, I am proud mittee on Women Veterans. The intent of my bers and their families. From a motorpool that today to stand with this Congress as it affirms amendment is that the Advisory Committee on allows a young technician to repair vehicles its commitment to the brave men and women Women Veterans would establish a commis- out of the heat and rain to a childcare center who are part of our active and retired military sion to evaluate and make recommendations where the children of deployed service mem- services. Their collective sacrifice and service for improvements to the VA system so that it bers can learn and grow, these facilities are has been phenomenal, and we must do all we can better meet health care needs of women more than bricks and mortar. They are an in- can to ensure that they receive the medical veterans. tegral part of every soldier’s daily life. care that they have earned as a result of the In 1978, I purchased a one-way ticket to This bill provides an unprecedented level of sacrifices they have made in service to Amer- Colorado Springs, Colorado to enroll at the Air funding for veterans health care which will ica. The bill before us provides an historic, Force Academy. I was in the third class that allow us to begin to address the needs of cur- substantial boost to the Veterans’ Administra- accepted women into our service academies. rent veterans who have for years been woe- tion, allocating $43.2 billion—$3.8 billion more I am the only woman veteran serving in the fully under-served by the Veterans Administra- than the President’s request and $6.7 more Congress. Women face different obstacles tion, VA system. H.R. 2642 will also provide than the FY 07 allocation—to properly fulfill than men when trying to receive care from the needed funding for men and women returning America’s obligation to our servicemen and VA. To start with, many women who have from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. women and their families. served in the military don’t call themselves This measure continues our efforts to im- As a representative of the State with the ‘‘veterans’’ and many women don’t think of the prove benefits for our Nation’s veterans and second highest population of military retirees VA as ‘‘their’’ system. provides $43.2 billion for veterans programs—

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:44 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.102 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6533 $6.7 billion more than was allocated last year tary service is part of the proud history of the a result, Congress passed a supplemental and $3.8 billion more than the White House Second Congressional District of Kentucky. spending bill that contained an additional $1.8 requested for VA programs. This additional The provisions included in this bill will signifi- billion for veterans’ health care, and today we funding will meet shortfalls in the Veterans cantly benefit many of those I am honored to will pass a bill that is $6.7 billion above fiscal Health Administration budget and provide represent. year 2007 funds and $3.8 billion over Presi- needed funds to better address Post-Trau- The Military Construction and Veterans Af- dent Bush’s request. The total amount in this matic Stress Disorder, mental health and sub- fairs Appropriations Act of 2008 contains the bill is even more than what is requested in the stance abuse, homeless veterans, and pros- largest ever increase in Veterans Health fund- Independent Budget, a needs estimate pub- thetic research. ing: including $29 billion for new and modified lished by four veterans’ service groups. If These programs and other initiatives funded medical services. passed, H.R. 2642 will mark the largest an- in the Military Construction and Veterans Af- If passed, these funds will initiate the open- nual increase to VA health care funding in fairs Appropriations Act are critical to our ing of two new Community Based Outpatient over 75 years. troops and their families and to our veterans Clinics in my District, as designated by Sec- Mr. Chairman, we must ensure that who sacrificed so much in defense of our Na- retary Nicholson. These facilities, and dozens servicemembers wounded in Iraq and Afghani- tion and our American values. I urge my col- of others across the country, will help to en- stan have the services they require and as leagues to support this legislation. sure that veterans have the highest quality well anticipate the increasing number of re- Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Chairman, as has been local care possible. turning veterans who have earned their prom- widely reported, the Department of Veterans The Second Congressional District is also ised benefits. To that end, H.R. 2642 provides Affairs continues to face challenges in improv- home to Fort Knox. As a result of the 2005 $43.2 billion for veterans medical care to al- ing service delivery to veterans and reducing BRAC proceedings, Fort Knox is transforming leviate the backlogged claims processing sys- the existing backlog of benefit claims. over the next few years from an institutional tem and fund improvements for VA facilities. I While the VA made progress in fiscal years training installation to a multi-functional instal- am also pleased that this measure allots $600 2002 and 2003 reducing the size and age of lation that will include an active force infantry million for new initiatives for improving mental its pending claims inventory, it has regrettably brigade and the site for the Human Resources health and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder fallen behind in recent years. The VA’s inven- Command for the Army. (PTSD) centers, $1.9 billion to improve the tory of pending claims and their average time This bill includes $8.2 billion to support nec- electronic health records system, and $130 pending has increased significantly in the last essary infrastructure preparations at Fort Knox million to assist homeless veterans. and other BRAC-affected installations working 3 years and the Department is currently facing After a recent visit to the Providence VA to accommodate new military operations. over 630,000 open benefit claims. Medical Center, I was impressed with the Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to sup- The VA reduced the average age of its treatment of veterans, as well as the ongoing port timely funding for our nation’s veterans pending claims from 182 days at the end of innovative research at the facility. I am also and military installations by voting to approve fiscal year 2001 to 111 days at the end of fis- optimistic that upcoming construction projects this bill. will improve the facility, especially knowing cal year 2003. However, by the end of fiscal Mr. BUCHANAN. Mr. Chairman, I rise today year 2006, average days pending had in- that the VA will play a larger role in the com- to urge my colleagues to support the fiscal ing years as more servicemembers return creased to 127 days and is currently reported year 2008 military construction and veterans to be 177 days. from ongoing conflicts. Today’s bill provides affairs appropriations bill which includes $27.8 $4.1 billion for ongoing maintenance and ren- It should be noted that continued increases million dollars to construct a veterans’ ceme- in the number and complexity of claims being ovations of existing facilities, which will help tery in my District. Providence attain its goals. I am also pleased filed have played a contributing role in the cur- The funding was part of the President’s rent backlog. In its fiscal year 2008 budget that $15 million is allocated for the Health budget and will allow us to honor our commit- Care Sharing Incentive Fund, which allows the justification, the VA identified an increase in ment to provide nearly 400,000 veterans living claims processing staff as essential to reduc- Department of Defense and VA to increase re- within 75 miles of Sarasota, Florida with a final search, improve access to care, and ensure a ing the pending claims inventory and improv- resting place that honors their military service. ing timeliness. However, the VA states that seamless transition for our veterans. The VA has purchased 245 acres of land in H.R. 2642 also includes $21.4 billion for the budget request only provides resources to Sarasota County and construction is planned military construction. This amount is $5.1 bil- reduce the processing time to 145 days. Fur- for May 2008. The first burials are anticipated lion above the amount for fiscal year 2007, thermore, even as increased funding is appro- in October of 2008. and will fully fund Base Realignment and Clo- priated and staffing levels increase, the VA ac- With more than 1,800 veterans dying every sure. This funding will also help improve train- knowledges that it still must take other actions day in this country, the timely completion of ing and quality of life facilities for active duty to improve productivity. this project is a primary concern for area vet- Representatives from the VA have stated troops and members of the National Guard erans and is one of my highest priorities. and Reserves, all of whom are playing critical that there is a newly implemented strategy to This funding will help ensure that our goals manage the pending inventory and improve roles in ongoing conflicts and need our sup- are met and the veterans who proudly served port now more than ever. Finally, this measure response time by getting more out of current this Nation and eligible family members can resources, increasing staffing, and improving includes $2.8 billion to help increase the size be placed to rest close to home and with the of the Army, Marine Corps, the National Guard information technology. Given the current honor and dignity they deserve. claims crisis, I believe that we need to know and Reserves over the next five years. Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Chairman, I rise today Mr. Chairman, we must maintain strong sup- more about this strategy. in support of H.R. 2642, the Military Construc- port for our men and women in uniform and all My amendment will require the VA to pro- tion and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act those who have bravely served our nation, vide a report to Congress on the status of the for Fiscal Year 2008. This measure shows and H.R. 2642 will do just that. May we all number of pending disability benefit claims what a high priority our Nation places on pro- keep those currently serving abroad in our and the actions taken to reduce processing viding for our servicemembers, their families thoughts and wish them a safe return home. time for veterans’ disability claims. As the and our veterans. Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, I yield House considers FY 2008 funding for the VA, The new Democratic leadership in Congress back the balance of my time. I believe the Congress, the American people, has faced many challenges in recent months The CHAIRMAN. All time for general and more importantly, our Nation’s veterans regarding the treatment of servicemembers debate has expired. are entitled to know how current and future re- and veterans. Earlier this year, we learned Pursuant to the order of the House of sources will be implemented to address these about horrific conditions at the Walter Reed today, the bill shall be considered for concerns. This is the least we can do. Army Medical Center, including overused out- amendment under the 5-minute rule. I understand that this amendment will be patient housing in disrepair, patients confused No amendment to the bill may be of- subject to a point of order and I will therefore about where to go after serious operations, fered except those specified in the pre- not offer it. However, the current claims back- and the tangled bureaucracy confronting vious order of the House of today, log is an issue of importance for our Nation’s servicemembers and their families. It was which is at the desk. veterans. It is my hope that this Congress will clear that administrative policies needed to be The Clerk will read. address this issue in the near future. revised, not only at Walter Reed, but across The Clerk read as follows: Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Chairman, I the system at locations both here and abroad. H.R. 2642 rise today in strong support of funding for our It was also clear that increasing the funding Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- soldiers, veterans, and military families. Mili- level for military health care was a priority. As resentatives of the United States of America in

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I am also proud as a Demo- Houses of Congress of the determination and TITLE I crat that the new Democratic leader- the reasons therefor: Provided further, That ship, led by Speaker PELOSI, has made of the funds appropriated for ‘‘Military Con- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE funding for veterans health care and struction, Defense-Wide’’ under Public Law MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY benefits a top priority in this Congress. 110–5, $7,592,000 are hereby rescinded. For acquisition, construction, installation, I would just point out, in response to MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY NATIONAL and equipment of temporary or permanent some of the comments made, that the GUARD public works, military installations, facili- first comments made referencing Re- For construction, acquisition, expansion, ties, and real property for the Army as cur- rehabilitation, and conversion of facilities rently authorized by law, including per- publicans or Democrats were made by the minority in today’s debate when for the training and administration of the sonnel in the Army Corps of Engineers and Army National Guard, and contributions other personal services necessary for the the comment was made that Repub- therefor, as authorized by chapter 1803 of purposes of this appropriation, and for con- licans have primarily supported vet- title 10, United States Code, and Military struction and operation of facilities in sup- erans. And in comparisons of past in- Construction Authorization Acts, port of the functions of the Commander in creases between Republican and Demo- $439,291,000, to remain available until Sep- Chief, $4,070,959,000, to remain available until cratic Congresses, I am not going to tember 30, 2012. September 30, 2012: Provided, That of this MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR NATIONAL amount, not to exceed $481,468,000 shall be get into all that. GUARD available for study, planning, design, archi- I would like to point out for the tect and engineer services, and host nation record that under the previous leader- For construction, acquisition, expansion, support, as authorized by law, unless the ship of the Congress, the concurrent re- rehabilitation, and conversion of facilities Secretary of Defense determines that addi- ceipt problem wasn’t even brought to for the training and administration of the tional obligations are necessary for such pur- the floor of the House until, led by Air National Guard, and contributions there- poses and notifies the Committees on Appro- for, as authorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, Democrats, we almost had 218 signa- United States Code, and Military Construc- priations of both Houses of Congress of the tures on a discharge position to over- determination and the reasons therefor. tion Authorization Acts, $95,517,000, to re- ride the previous Speaker of the House, main available until September 30, 2012. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE who had not let the concurrent receipt MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY RESERVE CORPS bill get to the floor of the House. For construction, acquisition, expansion, (INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS) But having said that fact, I am here rehabilitation, and conversion of facilities For acquisition, construction, installation, to say we are proud to work with Mr. for the training and administration of the and equipment of temporary or permanent WICKER and work with our colleagues Army Reserve as authorized by chapter 1803 public works, naval installations, facilities, to see that we do have a historic in- of title 10, United States Code, and Military and real property for the Navy and Marine Construction Authorization Acts, Corps as currently authorized by law, includ- crease in veterans health care spending in this bill, unprecedented in the his- $154,684,000, to remain available until Sep- ing personnel in the Naval Facilities Engi- tember 30, 2012. neering Command and other personal serv- tory of the VA and in the history of our MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY RESERVE ices necessary for the purposes of this appro- Nation. I am glad to see that the ad- priation, $2,125,138,000, to remain available ministration has reversed its threat to For construction, acquisition, expansion, rehabilitation, and conversion of facilities until September 30, 2012: Provided, That of veto this bill because they were con- this amount, not to exceed $110,167,000 shall for the training and administration of the re- cerned it might spend too much on vet- serve components of the Navy and Marine be available for study, planning, design, and erans and our military families. I am architect and engineer services, as author- Corps as authorized by chapter 1803 of title ized by law, unless the Secretary of Defense glad they recognize the error of their 10, United States Code, and Military Con- determines that additional obligations are ways, and I commend them for pulling struction Authorization Acts, $69,150,000, to necessary for such purposes and notifies the off of that veto threat. remain available until September 30, 2012. Committees on Appropriations of both So I just would reiterate what I again MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE RESERVE Houses of Congress of the determination and today have been saying, and that is I (INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS) the reasons therefor: Provided further, That am proud to have worked on a bipar- For construction, acquisition, expansion, of the funds appropriated for ‘‘Military Con- tisan basis with my colleague Mr. rehabilitation, and conversion of facilities struction, Navy and Marine Corps’’ under WICKER and members of our sub- for the training and administration of the Public Law 108–132, $5,862,000 are hereby re- Air Force Reserve as authorized by chapter scinded. committee and others in this House to see that we got this historic bill on the 1803 of title 10, United States Code, and Mili- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE tary Construction Authorization Acts, floor. (INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS) $39,628,000, to remain available until Sep- b 1300 tember 30, 2012: Provided, That of the funds For acquisition, construction, installa- appropriated for ‘‘Military Construction, Air tion, and equipment of temporary or perma- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will read. Force Reserve’’ under Public Law 109–114, nent public works, military installations, fa- The Clerk read as follows: $3,069,000 are hereby rescinded. cilities, and real property for the Air Force MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE-WIDE as currently authorized by law, $927,428,000, NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION (INCLUDING TRANSFER AND RESCISSION OF to remain available until September 30, 2012: SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM FUNDS) Provided, That of this amount, not to exceed For the United States share of the cost of $51,587,000 shall be available for study, plan- For acquisition, construction, installation, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Se- ning, design, and architect and engineer and equipment of temporary or permanent curity Investment Program for the acquisi- services, as authorized by law, unless the public works, installations, facilities, and tion and construction of military facilities Secretary of Defense determines that addi- real property for activities and agencies of and installations (including international tional obligations are necessary for such pur- the Department of Defense (other than the military headquarters) and for related ex- poses and notifies the Committees on Appro- military departments), as currently author- penses for the collective defense of the North priations of both Houses of Congress of the ized by law, $1,806,928,000, to remain avail- Atlantic Treaty Area as authorized by sec- determination and the reasons therefor: Pro- able until September 30, 2012: Provided, That tion 2806 of title 10, United States Code, and vided further, That of the funds appropriated such amounts of this appropriation as may Military Construction Authorization Acts, for ‘‘Military Construction, Air Force’’ under be determined by the Secretary of Defense $201,400,000, to remain available until ex- Public Law 108–324, $5,319,000 are hereby re- may be transferred to such appropriations of pended. scinded. the Department of Defense available for AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. HAYES Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I military construction or family housing as Mr. HAYES. Mr. Chairman, I offer an move to strike the last word. the Secretary may designate, to be merged with and to be available for the same pur- amendment. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman poses, and for the same time period, as the The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. appropriation or fund to which transferred: ignate the amendment. Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I will Provided further, That of the amount appro- The text of the amendment is as fol- not use all 5 minutes. priated, not to exceed $154,728,000 shall be lows:

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Pursuant to the lations across the country. ment, Mr. Chairman, is not in the order of the House of today, the gen- The BRAC process was designed to good-faith effort to increase funding tleman from North Carolina (Mr. increase the efficiency and increase the for BRAC, even though we fully fund it HAYES) and a Member opposed each effectiveness of combat capability of by $8.2 billion. My opposition to this will control 5 minutes. our forces. Underfunding, even slightly, amendment comes from the fact that The Chair recognizes the gentleman will affect our Nation’s combat capa- the gentleman would cut by 15 percent from North Carolina. bility first. In the midst of this global President Bush’s request for the NATO Mr. HAYES. I want to thank Chair- war on terror, we need to be very care- Security Investment program. Now, man EDWARDS and the ranking mem- ful not to underfund our combat capa- maybe a lot of Americans aren’t famil- ber, my friend, Mr. WICKER, for allow- bility, either indirectly or inadvert- iar with that program, but that pro- ing me the time. ently. gram has provided infrastructure in- Mr. Chairman, I bring an amendment Although I greatly respect and appre- vestment in Iraq to support U.S. forces to the floor today because I feel the ciate the chairman and ranking mem- in our fight in Iraq. The NATO Invest- Base Realignment and Closure, BRAC, ber’s funding of the Base Realignment ment program has provided funding for implementation process needs more and Closure program, I strongly believe our troops in Afghanistan. We are funding than is being provided. that this crucial national security area working with NATO forces to defend Mr. Chairman, the fiscal year 2007 needs more focus. We need to search for our national security interests in Af- continuing resolution did not ade- ways to implement it. ghanistan. quately meet the needs of BRAC imple- To this end, my amendment repro- The cut of $30 million proposed by mentation. Though we came back and grams $30 million from NATO Security the gentleman, I think, would uninten- put a $3.1 billion allocation for BRAC Investment to the Department of De- tionally do great harm to the interests in the supplemental and we funded the fense. As you know, the NSIP is de- of our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan President’s fiscal year 2008 request in signed to be our contribution to con- and throughout the world where we are the bill, I do not believe we are doing struction of support facilities at NATO working with NATO forces. all we should do in terms of funding bases. While this is important, NATO is Let me give you some specifics of this priority. forward deployed, and it does not al- how this money is used. In the past, we I realize the President’s budget and ways provide us with a swift return on have used $9 million for the restoration supplemental request were based on our investments in terms of combat ca- of water distribution system at the the best estimates at the time, but pability. Royal Air Forces base in Lakenheath there is no doubt that these figures In the past, NATO fought primarily in the United Kingdom. We have three were low. The Department of Defense from fixed bases in forward areas, but Air Force F–15 squadrons there. We currently estimates it will take $30.8 now it will operate from deployed loca- have used this fund to provide $25 mil- billion from 2006 to 2011 to complete tions. Infrastructure provided in NSIP, lion for a medical treatment facility at the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure while important in previous NATO Aviano Air Base in Italy. At Aviano, round. strategy, is somewhat less now. Con- we have two U.S. Air Force F–16 squad- As the chairman and the ranking versely, BRAC and global rebasing ron stations. And again, as I men- member pointed out in this bill, the moves direct American forces from Eu- tioned, we’ve used this money to sup- current BRAC estimate is $8 billion rope to home stations here in the U.S. port needed NATO infrastructure that higher than that given by DOD only a Security requirements in Europe are helps U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghani- year ago. I share the concern of the decreasing while security requirements stan. committee that even with this large in- in the U.S., as well as readiness re- So I would like to offer to the gen- crease, the projected funding estimate quirements at home stations, are going tleman a good-faith effort, as we move does not fully take into account con- up as new units are reformed here at to conference committee, to work with struction and inflation costs and is home. Mr. WICKER and work on a bipartisan lower than what will be actually re- The money could be better spent in basis to see if we can find additional quired. the BRAC program with a focus on im- funding for BRAC. I want additional My home district, Fort Bragg, the proving our quick reaction and Special funding for BRAC, but let’s not under- epicenter of the universe, is facing Operations Forces. It will increase our mine President Bush’s commitments to these miscalculations today. As part of Nation’s combat power, fighting the NATO, our Nation’s commitments to the BRAC 2005 plan for Fort Bragg, it continued war against terrorists, and it NATO, and unintentionally undermine was named the Joint Mobilization Cen- will improve the combat power of important infrastructure programs ter; however, no funding to house serv- NATO. that do support our troops that are icemembers going through the process I urge you to vote in favor of my risking their lives in Afghanistan and of mobilization was involved. amendment and join me in support of Iraq, even as we speak today. The garrison is currently housing Base Realignment and Closure imple- Mr. WICKER. Will the gentleman these mainly National Guard and Re- mentation. yield? serve members in the 82nd Airborne I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ Mr. EDWARDS. I would be glad to barracks, while the 82nd is deployed to on this amendment. yield. Iraq and Afghanistan. When the 82nd Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Mr. WICKER. I thank my friend, the returns, Fort Bragg will be forced to of my time. chairman of the subcommittee, for house those going through the Joint Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I rise yielding. Mobilization Center in World War II- in opposition to the gentleman’s I would simply join my chairman in era barracks which are completely in- amendment. his offer to continue working with Mr. adequate. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman HAYES with regard to this effort. Cer- As part of the BRAC 2005 rec- from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. tainly, no one has been a stronger ad- ommendations, Pope Air Force Base Mr. EDWARDS. Let me just say that vocate for the men and women at Fort will be realigned to become part of I have great respect for Mr. HAYES’s Bragg, and also Pope Air Force Base Fort Bragg. This means that Bragg will support of the military. He and I have and the families in that surrounding take over the airfield at Pope, but worked together over the years in sup- area, than has Robin Hayes of North there is no money currently pro- port of our veterans and our troops; his Carolina. grammed for the new control tower or record is clear on that. I sympathize I appreciate the sense of the amend- the fire and rescue station that will be with his interest and support his inter- ment. I suspect that it will not pass

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I would absolutely FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, ARMY struction as the Secretary may designate, to look forward to working and looking For expenses of family housing for the be merged with and to be available for the through every nook and cranny in the Army for construction, including acquisi- same purposes, and for the same time period, budget to see if we can squeeze out ad- tion, replacement, addition, expansion, ex- as the appropriation to which transferred. ditional funding for BRAC. I agree with tension, and alteration, as authorized by DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE the gentleman from North Carolina law, $419,400,000, to remain available until ACCOUNT 1990 that the Department of Defense has un- September 30, 2012. For deposit into the Department of De- derestimated the full cost of BRAC, FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND fense Base Closure Account 1990, established and we need to watch that very care- MAINTENANCE, ARMY by section 2906(a)(1) of the Defense Base Clo- fully as well. For expenses of family housing for the sure and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Army for operation and maintenance, includ- 2687 note), $270,689,000, to remain available of my time. ing debt payment, leasing, minor construc- until expended. Mr. HAYES. Mr. Chairman, may I in- tion, principal and interest charges, and in- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BLUMENAUER quire as to how much time is remain- surance premiums, as authorized by law, Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, I ing? $742,920,000. offer an amendment. The CHAIRMAN. Each side has 1 FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- minute remaining. MARINE CORPS ignate the amendment. Mr. HAYES. I thank very much the For expenses of family housing for the The text of the amendment is as fol- chairman. People who know Chet Ed- Navy and Marine Corps for construction, in- lows: wards and Robin Hayes clearly under- cluding acquisition, replacement, addition, Amendment offered by Mr. BLUMENAUER: expansion, extension, and alteration, as au- Page 10, line 17, insert after the dollar stand our love for the military. And I thorized by law, $298,329,000, to remain avail- amount the following: ‘‘(increased by appreciate Ranking Member WICKER’s able until September 30, 2012. $50,000,000)’’. comments. When all is said and done, FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND Page 10, line 24, insert after the dollar they have tough decisions to make, but MAINTENANCE, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS amount the following: ‘‘(reduced by $201,000,000)’’. there is no place like home. Home is For expenses of family housing for the Fort Bragg, and I hope that the Mem- Navy and Marine Corps for operation and The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the bers will support my amendment. maintenance, including debt payment, leas- order of the House of today, the gen- Again, I thank Chairman EDWARDS ing, minor construction, principal and inter- tleman from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) and Ranking Member WICKER, and I est charges, and insurance premiums, as au- and a Member opposed each will con- look forward to working with them thorized by law, $371,404,000. trol 5 minutes. however this comes out, because this FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE The Chair recognizes the gentleman process is not going to end this morn- For expenses of family housing for the Air from Oregon. ing or tomorrow. And again, I thank Force for construction, including acquisi- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, I you for the time and look forward to tion, replacement, addition, expansion, ex- yield myself 2 minutes. working with you. I hope the member- tension, and alteration, as authorized by Mr. Chairman, first, let me begin by ship will support my amendment. law, $362,747,000, to remain available until expressing my deep appreciation to the Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- September 30, 2012. subcommittee for their work in pro- ance of my time. FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND viding an increase over the President’s Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I do MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE request for funding base cleanup. And look forward to working with Mr. For expenses of family housing for the Air particularly what we’re talking about HAYES to see if we can find additional Force for operation and maintenance, in- here are the legacy locations, places funding for BRAC. cluding debt payment, leasing, minor con- that have been closed in previous I will just finish by saying that right struction, principal and interest charges, and insurance premiums, as authorized by law, BRAC cycles, 1995, 1993, 1991, 1988. How- now home for many American forces is $688,335,000. ever, as we consider this appropriations Iraq, it’s Afghanistan, it’s with NATO act, I am concerned that we continue FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND forces throughout the world defending MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE to dramatically underfund our commit- our families and our homes. That is For expenses of family housing for the ac- ment to communities impacted by why I simply must oppose this, reluc- tivities and agencies of the Department of these past BRAC rounds. tantly, but strongly oppose this Defense (other than the military depart- b 1315 amendment because of the source of ments) for operation and maintenance, leas- the funding. If we can find a better ing, and minor construction, as authorized These communities are ones that source of the funding, I would be glad by law, $48,848,000. have been penalized twice. They are pe- to support the gentleman. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FAMILY HOUSING nalized when the base is closed, and But I must oppose the amendment IMPROVEMENT FUND second, they are penalized because they because it would undermine our com- For the Department of Defense Family are unable to make use of the land left mitment to NATO and vital infrastruc- Housing Improvement Fund, $500,000, to re- behind because of hazardous contami- ture programs and investments that main available until expended, for family nation caused by unexploded ordnance. are so very important to our service- housing initiatives undertaken pursuant to According to the most recent Defense men and -women serving in Iraq, Af- section 2883 of title 10, United States Code, Environmental Programs’ annual re- ghanistan and throughout the world providing alternative means of acquiring and port, there is an estimated $3.5 billion improving military family housing and sup- backlog for environmental cleanup of today. porting facilities. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- these bases. This represents over ance of my time. CHEMICAL DEMILITARIZATION CONSTRUCTION, 140,000 acres of land that remain unus- DEFENSE-WIDE The CHAIRMAN. The question is on able by local communities for eco- the amendment offered by the gen- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) nomic development across this coun- tleman from North Carolina (Mr. For expenses of construction, not other- try. wise provided for, necessary for the destruc- HAYES). At the current levels, Mr. Chairman, The question was taken; and the tion of the United States stockpile of lethal we are facing people who went through chemical agents and munitions in accord- the trauma of base closure in 1988, for Chairman announced that the noes ap- ance with the provisions of section 1412 of peared to have it. the Department of Defense Authorization instance, in Sacramento; they are Mr. HAYES. Mr. Chairman, I demand Act, 1986 (50 U.S.C. 1521), and for the destruc- going to wait over 60 years to be a recorded vote. tion of other chemical warfare materials cleaned up. The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause that are not in the chemical weapon stock- I appreciate the words of the sub- 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on pile, as currently authorized by law, committee Chair and ranking member

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:44 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.117 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6537 in terms of what they are trying to do Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of Defense should make this a priority, with the difficult issues regarding of my time. that we should get rid of this unaccept- BRAC, and I appreciate there is a very Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, I able backlog. generous number that have been estab- yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from But I don’t think we can take money lished, maybe not completely ade- California (Mr. FARR). out of the 2005 round of BRAC to solve quate, to try and deal with the people Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, I thank the problem. That would be like rob- who were just whacked in the last the gentleman for yielding. I want to bing Peter to pay Paul. The 2005 round round of closure. But, for heaven’s first of all compliment the chairman of BRAC has been put together. There sake, we need to keep our commit- for adding an additional $50 million. is already some concern that it may ments to the communities that have What every Member of Congress not be fully funded, so if we take one worked in good faith, that had their ought to worry about is that we have penny out of that pot of money and bases closed 5 years, 10 years, 15 years so many bases that have been closed in spend it somewhere else, we could ago, and still are awaiting our meeting, the United States that have not been upset a very delicate balance. our commitment to them. able to finish their cleanup. That We have to remember we have made I strongly urge support of the amend- means that they can’t do economic de- a commitment to our men and women ment that I have introduced with Ms. velopment. They just sit there with in uniform. For instance, I know in my GINNY BROWN-WAITE. fences around them because they have community, they are building a $129 Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I rise unexploded ordnances. It is what they million hangar to house all the P–3s in opposition to the amendment. call ‘‘warm basing’’ a property. Mayor that will come down from Maine. If The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman and city councils and local government there is not enough money to do that, from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. folks are furious about this. what happens to those planes? They Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, while There is a $3.5 billion cleanup nec- are stranded. What happens to the sail- I cannot support this amendment, I essary. What Mr. BLUMENAUER is say- ors that are coming? They are strand- want to thank Mr. BLUMENAUER and ing is, let’s just put $50 million more ed. Mr. FARR for having led the fight in towards that. That will go a long way So while I share everyone’s concern Congress to bring to every Member’s toward getting those high-priority in dealing with this backlog, I think it attention the terribly important need communities cleaned up. is inappropriate and I think it is wrong to better fund the cleanup of past mili- Frankly, there is no movement that to take money which would upset that tary sites that have been closed as a re- can be taken until this is done, because kind of balance. We have to remember sult of base realignment and closing the only government that can clean up not only do we care about our commu- process. unexploded ordnances is the Federal nities, but we care about our commit- There is a $3.5 billion backlog for the ment to our men and women in uni- BRAC 1990 round 17 years ago. For Government. You can’t delegate it out. It can’t be a State or local issue. form. those communities that have been a Therefore, I would rise in opposition If you want to do economic develop- partner in defending our Nation, we and urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ ment in your States and home commu- owe it to them morally to see that we on this amendment. provide the adequate funds to allow nities which have been affected by Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I those sites to be cleaned up so they can these numerous base closings over the yield the balance of my time to the be utilized in a productive manner on years, for those of you that have base gentleman from Oregon (Mr. closures, just the recent base closure, behalf of their communities. BLUMENAUER). The reason I can’t support the there is a separate account. But the Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, I amendment and will oppose it is be- reason we have to put more money into appreciate what my friend from Flor- cause of the outlay technicalities, the this is, there are only two ways of get- ida said, and I have no interest in rob- gentleman actually has to cut $200 mil- ting money into there, either from bing Peter to pay Paul. But let’s take lion from the BRAC 2005 account in sales of property or from direct appro- it down to a very specific example that order to fund additional $50 million for priations. The sales of property haven’t you are familiar with in Jacksonville. the BRAC 1990 account. So that outlay filled up this account. So the only way, You had a base closed, Cecil Naval Air problem could create great problems if we are going to address the Station, in a prior round. Under the by cutting funding for BRAC 2005 in unexploded ordnance cleanup, to current schedule, this facility is not order to help the cleanup of BRAC 1990. amend the bill is to add an additional scheduled to be cleaned up until 2026, We could inadvertently make it more $50 million. It is urgent for economic another 19 years. difficult to have barracks ready for development at the local level. It is Now, you are right, we have put a troops coming back from Iraq and Af- good government. significant amount of money into the ghanistan to their homes here in the Mr. Chairman, I ask for an ‘‘aye’’ 2005 round of BRAC closures. We put $5 United States. It might be more dif- vote. billion in the supplemental. And you ficult to have military training facili- Mr. BLUMENAUER. May I inquire as have put in this bill which I appreciate, ties, necessary at new Army bases, to how much time remains. almost $8.2 billion. But where I take built. So, I oppose this. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman modest exception with the gentleman But even as I oppose this amend- from Oregon has an additional 11⁄2 min- is that you can’t spend it. The payout ment, I want to thank the gentleman. utes. rate is about 10 percent. I am seeking He has done every community in this Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I to transfer 2 percent away from areas country a service, along with Mr. move to strike the last word. that you can’t spend this year or next FARR. Every community that has con- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman year or the year after that. tinued waiting 17 years after the 1990 from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. But I will distribute a list of people BRAC round has suffered from the fact Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I who have been waiting in some cases that the Congress and the administra- yield to the gentleman from Florida since 1988. They have plans ready to go. tions have not adequately funded this. (Mr. CRENSHAW), a leader on our Appro- They are ready to clean up. If you talk It is time we work with the adminis- priations Subcommittee on Military to the companies that are the ordnance tration and ask them to increase that Construction and Veterans Affairs. contractors, they are ready to go. They funding. Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I will clean this up. But we have got to Because of the Members’ strong sup- thank the gentleman for yielding. stop the fits and the starts, where we port, Mr. BLUMENAUER and Mr. FARR, Mr. Chairman, I want to rise very don’t follow through on our commit- we have provided $271 million for the briefly in opposition. I share the same ments. 1990 BRAC round, and that is an in- concern that we all share about these With all due respect, if I had a facil- crease of $50 million, or a 23 percent in- unexploded ordnance sites. The safety ity in the 2005 BRAC cycle, I would like crease over the administration’s budg- of our citizens is important, and I this Congress to start meeting its com- et request, recognizing that budget re- think our subcommittee has recognized mitments from 1988 and 1990 and 1992 quest, in my personal opinion, was in- that by stating very clearly in very and 1995, because if we don’t, subse- adequate. strong language that the Department quent Congresses are going to play the

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Pursuant to clause the 2005 round of BRAC is waiting, like that the subcommittee is doing in this 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on Mather Air Force Base, for 60 years, or broad range of areas, but I would hope the amendment offered by the gen- why people in El Toro are waiting for that you would work with us, because tleman from Oregon will be postponed. 30 years. you cannot spend the $13.5 billion. The AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. PRICE OF With all due respect, I would hope adoption of this amendment will have GEORGIA that the subcommittee would build on no effect on BRAC cleanup for the 2005 Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, its good work, but look at the payout round for years to come, if at all. I offer an amendment. rate for the $13 billion you have for But failure, failure for Congress to The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- 2005, which we estimate maybe will be keep our commitments to these legacy ignate the amendment. spent, 10 percent. BRAC programs, not only does it pe- The text of the amendment is as fol- Join with me in shifting a modest 2 nalize these people who have been wait- lows: percent of that money, so that we can ing in line for, in some cases, 19 years, Amendment offered by Mr. PRICE of Geor- keep our commitments to people who but it makes it more likely, frankly, gia: have been waiting since 1988, since 1990, that people who are in the 2005 cycle Page 10, line 17, after the dollar amount, 1993 and 1995. are going to end up having Congress do insert ‘‘(reduced by $50,000,000)’’. I deeply appreciate the work that the to them what pass Congresses have Page 27, line 6, after the dollar amount in- sert ‘‘(increased by $22,000,000)’’. subcommittee has done, and I appre- done to the legacy BRAC. ciate Mr. EDWARDS, you have been en- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the b 1330 couraging and helping the work that I order of the House of today, the gen- have done in the past on this with Mr. I appreciate the work of the sub- tleman from Georgia (Mr. PRICE) and FARR. And it is important that you put committee, and I look forward to work- the gentleman from Texas (Mr. ED- $50 million in above the administra- ing with you, and echo my friend from WARDS) each will control 5 minutes. tions request but I hope we can work to California that it would be the worst of The Chair recognizes the gentleman keep the commitment to the people. all possible worlds if somehow the next from Georgia. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman’s amendment, taking money away from Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, time has expired. these critical bases, was somehow di- I yield myself such time as I may con- At this point, the gentleman from verted for another use. But I hope that sume. Texas has 21⁄2 minutes. The gentleman we spare ourselves that problem by I thank the Chair, and I thank the from Oregon has 11⁄2 minutes. adopting the amendment before us. leadership for the opportunity to Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. present this amendment. yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Chairman, as a Co-Chair of the Unexploded This amendment is very simple. It California (Mr. FARR). Ordnances Caucus, I strongly support this transfers $50 million from the 1990 Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, I want to amendment. Anyone who lives on or near a BRAC account and puts $22 million just reiterate on what Mr. BLUMENAUER site containing disposed munitions can attest into the Veterans Health Administra- indicated. This isn’t a ‘‘rob Peter to how unsettling this can be. tion and Medical Services account. The pay Paul’’ case. But if you are from the In Florida, thousands of my constituents proposal for the 1990 BRAC account is Jefferson Proving Ground, you have have moved to an area on or adjacent to an $50 million above the Department of been waiting a long time. If you are old military gunnery. Unfortunately, inspections Defense request. As has been talked from Fort Ord, California, where I am have found rockets, mortars, and grenades, about with the previous amendment, it from and why I am really interested in putting people at substantial risk. In fact, one is nigh impossible to be spending more this, we closed in the 1992 round, and piece of live ordnance was found less than six than the request. we are doing massive economic devel- inches beneath a child’s backyard trampoline. The money that is in the request is opment, and it is foreclosed if you This is not a problem confined to a few used for environmental cleanup associ- can’t get into cleaning up the areas—this is a nationwide issue. Across the ated with previous BRAC-based clos- unexploded ordnance. Fort Meade, Fort country, from Representative EARL ings, and my amendment would make McClellan, Savannah Army Depot, the BLUMENAUER’s district in Oregon, to the 1990 BRAC account reflect the De- list goes on and on. These are the kinds Brooksville, Florida, many sites face a similar fense Department request and place $22 of projects that are out there, ready to dilemma. Some people are literally sitting on million of these funds in health care go. Just take the projects off the shelf, ticking time bombs. for our veterans. The amendment as fund them and get it done. Congress has an opportunity to prevent the scored by CBO is outlay neutral which I am on this committee and I am worst from happening. Jurisdiction over clean- is the reason for the difference in the very sympathetic. I am very appre- up at these older sites falls under two major figures. ciative of what the chairman has done, accounts—the Formerly Used Defense Sites While cleaning up after base closings increasing the account by $50 million. account within the Defense Appropriations bill, is indeed important, the unrequested We are going to have an amendment in and the BRAC 1990 account within this legis- money, as has been mentioned, would a minute to cut it, which would be the lation. Our amendment would redirect funds be very difficult to spend and would be worst thing we could ever do for all from the BRAC 2005 account, which is set to better spent, I believe, by providing these reasons. Mr. BLUMENAUER is try- see a large increase over its previous year better health care for our returning ing to increase it by $50 million so we funding, to cleanup efforts at these older sites, service men and women. could actually have enough money to where people are increasingly taking up resi- The conflict we are in has left many get some of these projects started. I dence. soldiers with lifelong injuries, and vet- think it is good government. It is Listen up America! The Federal Government erans are acquiring lasting health care. promises made, promises kept, and has an obligation to clean up its mess. I urge As a physician, I am well aware of the that is what we ought to do. my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to fact that traumatic brain injury and Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I support this commonsense amendment and post-traumatic stress disorder are the yield back the balance of my time. put public safety first. signature conditions from our current Mr. BLUMENAUER. I think I have Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, I conflict. As we are learning more about 11⁄2 minutes left? yield back the balance of my time. traumatic brain injury and PTSD, we The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is The CHAIRMAN. The question is on find that more and more of our soldiers recognized for 11⁄2 minutes. the amendment offered by the gen- are suffering from these injuries. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, tleman from Oregon (Mr. I believe it is imperative that we en- my Republican cosponsor is stuck in BLUMENAUER). sure that as much funding as possible

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Mr. Chairman, I would of my time. we add an additional $50 million to a just like to respond to the gentleman Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I BRAC 1990 program that needs $3.5 bil- from Georgia about his amendment. yield myself such time as I may con- lion. First of all, I think it is an ill-con- So I am going to oppose the gentle- sume. ceived amendment, and here’s why. man’s amendment and encourage him Mr. Chairman, I am proud of the fact In order to build veterans facilities to work with our committee on a bi- that under the new leadership in the on former military property, you have partisan basis in the months ahead, Congress, in a period of 6 months, we to have that property cleaned and just as the Members of the committee will have increased veterans health cleared and transferred. I happen to worked on a bipartisan basis to provide care spending by over $10 billion com- represent a base where we have that pared to the funding level that existed historic increases in veterans health care funding. problem. We have to clear the area. So in December of 2006. if you want to provide health care for Virtually every major veterans orga- Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of my time to Mr. BLUMENAUER. your communities, you have to do this nization in America has applauded this clearance. bill for its $6 billion increase in vet- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the gentleman’s courtesy, Your statement that this money erans health care spending. couldn’t be spent is totally false. These I salute any Member of this House and I am really bitterly disappointed are projects ready to go. It is the new- who has worked or is working or will that we would have somebody come be- est BRAC round that can’t be spent work to improve funding for veterans fore us to break the commitment that until 2008 because they have to have all health care, but I must say to the gen- we have to the previous BRAC-round their plans in place. tleman, and perhaps in fairness to him cleanups, communities across the You are cutting $50 million out of he spoke to other Members of the country who are going to wait up to 60 something that is very critical for a lot House, but when I was working as years to have their bases cleaned up, to of communities and can do a lot of chairman on the Subcommittee on Vet- take that funding and further reduce good, and you are adding it to a pro- erans Funding for a $3.4 billion in- it. I think this is a very cruel cut. If you wanted to do something, gram where we just put in $3.4 billion. crease in VA health care spending for you’ve got $13 billion in the 2005 BRAC $3.4 billion. So $50 million more in that the 2007 continuing resolution, I didn’t account that is only going to be spent account is not going to help. hear from the gentleman. a maximum of 10 percent. Why in heav- When as chairman I worked to add Frankly, we have already raised that en’s name would we reach back and pe- $1.8 billion in the Iraq war supple- account in committee with strong bi- nalize people who have been waiting in mental for VA health care programs, I partisan support by $1.7 billion over some cases since 1988 to have the Fed- what the President asked for. So you didn’t hear from the gentleman. eral Government keep its commitment When Mr. WICKER and I worked to- are going to steal from essentially ac- to base closure and cleanup. I think gether on a bipartisan basis to put to- counts that are critical and put it into this is cruel. I think it is unjustified. I gether the largest increase in VA an account that has been plussed-up think that it is unfair to make these health care spending in the 77-year his- and is fat. The consequences are going communities that have dealt with to be that people who are wanting to tory of the VA, I didn’t hear from the unexploded ordnances and military gentleman any requests for an addi- provide health care services for vet- toxins and have land that is not avail- erans in their community won’t be able tional $22 million for VA medical serv- able for reuse and penalize them for a ices. to build that facility or get that facil- small amount of veterans health. ity refurbished because the environ- Here at the relatively last moment I respectfully request that we reject we get this amendment. While it is well mental cleanup hasn’t been done be- this amendment. cause we didn’t have enough money in intentioned and I salute and respect Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, the old account. And the only way we the gentleman for trying to increase I appreciate the chairman’s comments, can get that money in the account, as funding for VA health care, we have and I applaud the work he has done to I said previously, is to appropriate it. been working for 6 months to provide increase funding for veterans health I think this is a very reckless amend- more health care funding for the VA care, sincerely. I don’t recall, specifi- than any previous Congress in the his- cally, requests to the committee; but I ment. I would prefer that we even add tory of the country. And with Mr. am certainly on record in multiple more, but that was opposed. But this WICKER’s bipartisan leadership, we areas across this Congress in urging in- one, I would hope that you might with- have accomplished that so far. creased funding for health care. As a draw your amendment because you are The problem I have with this amend- physician, I appreciate the need for in- going to do more harm than good. ment is that it takes $50 million out of creased funding for health care across Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Would the the BRAC 1990 account. Now, in this all areas of our budget. gentleman yield? bill we provide $3.8 billion above the My understanding regarding this pro- Mr. EDWARDS. I yield to the gen- President’s request for VA health care vision in the bill is that the $50 million tleman from Georgia. and benefits programs and only $207 increase over the DOD request is, as I Mr. PRICE of Georgia. I appreciate million above the President’s request understood it, money that would not be the chairman yielding. for BRAC and military construction to- able to be spent in fiscal year 2008. Con- I would hope that we wouldn’t im- gether. sequently, that was the reason we re- pugn an individual’s motives for bring- I think it is very modest to ask for, quested or proposed in this amendment ing amendments forward. My motive is given there is a $3.5 billion backlog to that the money come from that. So re- sincere. I believe it is appropriate to clean up former military sites all moving $50 million from there, based increase funding for veterans health across America, in States such as Cali- on outlays by CBO, would stipulate care as much as possible, and it was my fornia, Texas. And in a number of other that $22 million was available; and it is understanding, and we can disagree States, Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, my respected request to my colleagues about whether or not the funds would Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, that we place that money for veterans be available to be spent in fiscal year Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, health care for the obvious benefits to 2008, and we may have a legitimate dis- New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, all. agreement about that, but I would Rhode Island, this BRAC 1990 money is Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- hope that we wouldn’t impugn an indi- needed to help these communities get ance of my time. vidual’s motives.

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That is CDC’s revised HIV testing guidelines, a $6 billion increase in VA health care The CHAIRMAN. The question is on which advise HIV testing become a rou- spending over last year. That level of the amendment offered by the gen- tine part of medical care. funding has been saluted by every na- tleman from Georgia (Mr. PRICE). The VA is the largest integrated tional veterans organization, including The question was taken; and the health care system in the United the American Legion, Military Officers Chairman announced that the noes ap- States and, therefore, the largest pro- Association of America, AMVETS, Na- peared to have it. vider of HIV care in the country. How- tional Association for Uniformed Serv- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, ever, VA’s current HIV testing policy ice, Disabled American Veterans, and I demand a recorded vote. is based on an outdated testing model dozens of others. Where did the gen- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause which is inconsistent with the CDC tleman at the last minute come up 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on guidelines. with the $22 million figure? the amendment offered by the gen- Compared to the general population, We haven’t had this conversation at tleman from Georgia will be postponed. the prevalence of HIV infections is any time during the first 6 months of The Clerk will read. higher among those accessing the VA this year when we were working on The Clerk read as follows: health care system. A recent study adding $10 billion, and it was done on a DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE that was conducted by a VA researcher bipartisan basis, to VA health care ACCOUNT 2005 found that at the time of diagnosis 55 funding. For deposit into the Department of De- percent of HIV-positive veterans had Where did the $22 million figure come fense Base Closure Account 2005, established already developed Acquired Immune by section 2906A(a)(1) of the Defense Base from, if I can ask the gentleman? Deficiency Syndrome, or AIDS, which Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 takes roughly 10 years to develop after Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, U.S.C. 2687 note), $8,174,315,000, to remain will the gentleman yield? it’s initially contracted. available until expended. Even more disturbing is the fact that Mr. EDWARDS. I yield to the gen- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS tleman from Georgia. most of these veterans had accessed SEC. 101. None of the funds made available the VA health care system on an aver- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. I appreciate in this title shall be expended for payments the gentleman yielding, and I com- age of six times before they were ever under a cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contract for diagnosed with this disease. This out- mend you for the increase in health construction, where cost estimates exceed care spending. $25,000, to be performed within the United dated VA HIV testing policy denies The $22 million comes from removing States, except Alaska, without the specific veterans sensible and what is now rec- the $50 million that the Defense De- approval in writing of the Secretary of De- ommended as standard access to HIV partment didn’t request in the account, fense setting forth the reasons therefor. screening in other health care systems. SEC. 102. Funds made available in this title I applaud the chairman for his lead- and then it works out to be $22 million for construction shall be available for hire of ership in making health care for vet- based on outlays. passenger motor vehicles. erans a priority in the VA appropria- Mr. EDWARDS. Right. You take $50 SEC. 103. Funds made available in this title tions bill. Mr. Chairman, I’m hoping million in order to add $22 million, but for construction may be used for advances to that we can work together to further did the gentleman meet with Veterans the Federal Highway Administration, De- explore this important issue and ad- Administration leaders, perhaps the partment of Transportation, for the con- dress it in an appropriate way as we Secretary of Health for the VA, and did struction of access roads as authorized by move forward on the VA Appropria- they request this additional $22 mil- section 210 of title 23, United States Code, when projects authorized therein are cer- tions measure for fiscal 2008. lion? tified as important to the national defense At this point, I’d like to ask the Was there a specific project that by the Secretary of Defense. chairman of the subcommittee if he wasn’t being funded or a particular SEC. 104. None of the funds made available would be so kind as to yield to Mr. need that wasn’t being met by the $6 in this title may be used to begin construc- JACKSON from Illinois to speak to the billion increase in VA health care tion of new bases in the United States for issue of HIV prevalence among vet- spending this year that caused the gen- which specific appropriations have not been made. erans. tleman to ask specifically for a $22 mil- Mr. EDWARDS. Let me say that I lion increase? Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I thank both the gentleman from Illinois Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, move to strike the last word, and I and the gentleman from Georgia for will the gentleman yield? yield to the gentleman from Georgia their leadership on this important Mr. EDWARDS. I yield to the gen- (Mr. BISHOP). issue. I look forward to working with tleman from Georgia. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Chair- them and the Veterans’ Affairs Com- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. I think I men- man, thank you very much for yield- mittee and our subcommittee to ad- tioned in my comments that the in- ing. dress the needs and pursue the solu- crease in traumatic brain injury and Mr. Chairman, the prevalence of HIV/ tions that you have proposed. post-traumatic stress syndrome that AIDS among veterans who access the Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gen- we are seeing with the conflict that we VA health care system is markedly tleman from Illinois. are currently in obviously warrants as higher than that of the general popu- Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Thank you, much funding as we can make avail- lation. Furthermore, barriers within Mr. Chairman. able to our veterans who are serving us this system contribute to already late Mr. Chairman, let me first thank my so proudly. diagnoses of HIV among veterans. friend from Georgia (Mr. BISHOP) for Mr. EDWARDS. And I agree with the Early diagnosis is crucial because the his remarks and for his leadership in gentleman. That is why we provided sooner an HIV-infected person begins bringing this topic to the attention of over $600 million more than the admin- treatment, the more manageable and our colleagues. I would also like to rec- istration request to improve mental the more cost effective their treatment ognize the timeliness of his comments, health care, traumatic brain injury and will be. as National HIV Testing Day is on PTSD services. I speak today as a member of the June 27. Reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman, I subcommittee with concern about the The gravity of this issue cannot be respect the gentleman’s intentions in impact of HIV/AIDS on veterans, not understated, and I hope to work with this effort. I would simply say that we only in Georgia, but throughout the Mr. BISHOP and lend my support to ad- have provided a historic increase in VA Southeast and every major city around dress the veterans who suffer from this health care spending in this bill. That the Nation. interminable disease.

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Minorities account for ap- fense, proceeds deposited to the Department in this title may be obligated for architect of Defense Base Closure Account established proximately 69 percent of the city’s and engineer contracts estimated by the total population, but represent 81 per- by section 207(a)(1) of the Defense Authoriza- Government to exceed $500,000 for projects to tion Amendments and Base Closure and Re- cent recently diagnosed AIDS cases. be accomplished in Japan, in any North At- alignment Act (10 U.S.C. 2687 note) pursuant lantic Treaty Organization member country, Minorities constitute 20 percent of vet- to section 207(a)(2)(C) of such Act, may be or in countries bordering the Arabian Sea, erans in Illinois; yet the trend of HIV/ transferred to the account established by unless such contracts are awarded to United AIDS among the State population and section 2906(a)(1) of the Defense Base Closure States firms or United States firms in joint and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2687 the higher prevalence of HIV/AIDS venture with host nation firms. note), to be merged with, and to be available among veterans in general dem- SEC. 112. None of the funds made available onstrates minority veterans are dis- in this title for military construction in the for the same purposes and the same time pe- proportionately affected by this dis- United States territories and possessions in riod as that account. ease. the Pacific and on Kwajalein Atoll, or in (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) HIV/AIDS has had a significant im- countries bordering the Arabian Sea, may be SEC. 120. Subject to 30 days prior notifica- pact on veterans across the country. used to award any contract estimated by the tion to the Committees on Appropriations of Government to exceed $1,000,000 to a foreign Combating the spread of this disease both Houses of Congress, such additional contractor: Provided, That this section shall amounts as may be determined by the Sec- through testing and education is not not be applicable to contract awards for retary of Defense may be transferred to: (1) only important to our communities, which the lowest responsive and responsible the Department of Defense Family Housing but vital for the health of all Ameri- bid of a United States contractor exceeds the Improvement Fund from amounts appro- cans. lowest responsive and responsible bid of a priated for construction in ‘‘Family Hous- I want to thank the chairman for foreign contractor by greater than 20 per- ing’’ accounts, to be merged with and to be yielding me the time and thank Mr. cent: Provided further, That this section shall available for the same purposes and for the not apply to contract awards for military same period of time as amounts appropriated BISHOP for his leadership. construction on Kwajalein Atoll for which Mr. EDWARDS. I want to thank Mr. directly to the Fund; or (2) the Department the lowest responsive and responsible bid is of Defense Military Unaccompanied Housing JACKSON and Mr. BISHOP for your lead- submitted by a Marshallese contractor. Improvement Fund from amounts appro- ership on this. By exercising early SEC. 113. The Secretary of Defense is to in- priated for construction of military unac- intervention, we can save the lives of form the appropriate committees of both companied housing in ‘‘Military Construc- thousands of America’s veterans and Houses of Congress, including the Commit- tion’’ accounts, to be merged with and to be prevent them from having HIV or tees on Appropriations, of the plans and available for the same purposes and for the scope of any proposed military exercise in- AIDS. It will be a tremendous service same period of time as amounts appropriated volving United States personnel 30 days prior directly to the Fund: Provided, That appro- to those who have served our country to its occurring, if amounts expended for in uniform, and I look forward to work- priations made available to the Funds shall construction, either temporary or perma- be available to cover the costs, as defined in ing with both gentlemen as we go to nent, are anticipated to exceed $100,000. section 502(5) of the Congressional Budget SEC. 114. Not more than 20 percent of the conference committee and as we work Act of 1974, of direct loans or loan guaran- funds made available in this title which are with the Veterans’ Affairs Committee tees issued by the Department of Defense limited for obligation during the current fis- to address this serious national prob- pursuant to the provisions of subchapter IV cal year shall be obligated during the last of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, lem. two months of the fiscal year. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will read. pertaining to alternative means of acquiring (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) The Clerk read as follows: and improving military family housing, mili- SEC. 115. Funds appropriated to the Depart- tary unaccompanied housing, and supporting SEC. 105. None of the funds made available ment of Defense for construction in prior facilities. in this title shall be used for purchase of years shall be available for construction au- SEC. 121. None of the funds made available land or land easements in excess of 100 per- thorized for each such military department in this title may be obligated for Partnership cent of the value as determined by the Army by the authorizations enacted into law dur- for Peace Programs in the New Independent Corps of Engineers or the Naval Facilities ing the current session of Congress. States of the former Soviet Union. Engineering Command, except: (1) where SEC. 116. For military construction or fam- SEC. 122. (a) Not later than 60 days before there is a determination of value by a Fed- ily housing projects that are being com- issuing any solicitation for a contract with eral court; (2) purchases negotiated by the pleted with funds otherwise expired or lapsed the private sector for military family hous- Attorney General or the designee of the At- for obligation, expired or lapsed funds may ing the Secretary of the military department torney General; (3) where the estimated be used to pay the cost of associated super- concerned shall submit to the Committees value is less than $25,000; or (4) as otherwise vision, inspection, overhead, engineering and on Appropriations of both Houses of Con- determined by the Secretary of Defense to be design on those projects and on subsequent gress the notice described in subsection (b). in the public interest. claims, if any. (b)(1) A notice referred to in subsection (a) SEC. 106. None of the funds made available SEC. 117. Notwithstanding any other provi- is a notice of any guarantee (including the in this title shall be used to: (1) acquire land; sion of law, any funds made available to a making of mortgage or rental payments) (2) provide for site preparation; or (3) install military department or defense agency for proposed to be made by the Secretary to the utilities for any family housing, except hous- the construction of military projects may be private party under the contract involved in ing for which funds have been made available obligated for a military construction project the event of— in annual Acts making appropriations for or contract, or for any portion of such a (A) the closure or realignment of the in- military construction. project or contract, at any time before the stallation for which housing is provided SEC. 107. None of the funds made available end of the fourth fiscal year after the fiscal under the contract; in this title for minor construction may be year for which funds for such project were (B) a reduction in force of units stationed used to transfer or relocate any activity made available, if the funds obligated for at such installation; or from one base or installation to another, such project: (1) are obligated from funds (C) the extended deployment overseas of without prior notification to the Committees available for military construction projects; units stationed at such installation. on Appropriations of both Houses of Con- and (2) do not exceed the amount appro- (2) Each notice under this subsection shall gress. priated for such project, plus any amount by specify the nature of the guarantee involved SEC. 108. None of the funds made available which the cost of such project is increased and assess the extent and likelihood, if any, in this title may be used for the procurement pursuant to law. of the liability of the Federal Government of steel for any construction project or activ- SEC. 118. The Secretary of Defense is to with respect to the guarantee. ity for which American steel producers, fab- provide the Committees on Appropriations of ricators, and manufacturers have been de- both Houses of Congress with an annual re- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) nied the opportunity to compete for such port by February 15, containing details of SEC. 123. In addition to any other transfer steel procurement. the specific actions proposed to be taken by authority available to the Department of De- SEC. 109. None of the funds available to the the Department of Defense during the cur- fense, amounts may be transferred from the Department of Defense for military con- rent fiscal year to encourage other member accounts established by sections 2906(a)(1) struction or family housing during the cur- nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organi- and 2906A(a)(1) of the Defense Base Closure rent fiscal year may be used to pay real zation, Japan, Korea, and United States al- and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2687 property taxes in any foreign nation. lies bordering the Arabian Sea to assume a note), to the fund established by section SEC. 110. None of the funds made available greater share of the common defense burden 1013(d) of the Demonstration Cities and Met- in this title may be used to initiate a new in- of such nations and the United States. ropolitan Development Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C.

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Notwithstanding this or any other hibits funds made available under the will have to apologize to the American provision of law, funds made available in this NATO Security Investment Program public for putting so much emphasis on title for operation and maintenance of fam- from being obligated or expended to building expensive missile defense ca- ily housing shall be the exclusive source of conduct studies on missile defense. My pabilities, and if that happens, I will be funds for repair and maintenance of all fam- amendment would strike this section. willing to stand here and do that, but ily housing units, including general or flag officer quarters: Provided, That not more Mr. Chairman, in the midst of the cur- it would be far harder for me to apolo- than $35,000 per unit may be spent annually rent debate regarding the need for gize to the American people for failing for the maintenance and repair of any gen- greater international support of mis- to do everything that we could on eral or flag officer quarters without 30 days sile defense, we must not arbitrarily every front to protect the homeland prior notification to the Committees on Ap- prevent our allies from joining with us and our European allies and our sol- propriations of both Houses of Congress, ex- to pursue these vital and common diers and warfighters abroad from the cept that an after-the-fact notification shall goals. most dangerous offensive weapons that be submitted if the limitation is exceeded For the sake of defending our cities have ever come upon humanity. solely due to costs associated with environ- mental remediation that could not be rea- and our freedom, I encourage our col- Mr. Chairman, I yield back my time. sonably anticipated at the time of the budg- leagues to support our Nation’s policy The CHAIRMAN. The question is on et submission: Provided further, That the to build a robust, layered ballistic mis- the amendment offered by the gen- Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) is sile defense; to support our allies tleman from Arizona (Mr. FRANKS). to report annually to the Committees on Ap- against common threats; and to sup- The amendment was agreed to. propriations of both Houses of Congress all port this amendment. b 1400 operation and maintenance expenditures for Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance each individual general or flag officer quar- of my time. Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I ters for the prior fiscal year. Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word. SEC. 125. None of the funds made available The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman in this title under the heading ‘‘North Atlan- move to strike the last word. tic Treaty Organization Security Investment Mr. Chairman, I just want to make a from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. Program’’, and no funds appropriated for any few points about this amendment, and Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I fiscal year before fiscal year 2008 for that I will be glad to accept the amendment yield to the gentleman of South Caro- program that remain available for obliga- when I’m completed. Let me just make lina (Mr. BROWN) for the purpose of a tion, may be obligated or expended for the a few points that are clear, though. colloquy. conduct of studies of missile defense. Section 125 prohibits the use of funds Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Mr. AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. FRANKS OF appropriated to the NATO Security In- Chairman, I would like to discuss a ARIZONA vestment Program for studies of mis- very serious battle our veterans are Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Mr. Chair- sile defense. The history of this is that waging here at home, a battle against man, I offer an amendment. in the fiscal year 2004 Military Con- ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig’s dis- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- struction bill, it was a Republican ma- ease. ignate the amendment. jority that put this language into the Several independent and government The text of the amendment is as fol- studies have found that military vet- lows: bill which has been repeated year after year without any controversy or seri- erans are at a greater risk of dying Amendment No. 8 offered by Mr. FRANKS of from Lou Gehrig’s disease than those Arizona: ous discussion. It grew out of concerns Page 19, beginning on line 15, strike sec- that large sums of these NATO funds who have never served in the military. tion 125. were being spent on expensive studies. In fact, veterans are at a 60 percent The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the I do want to emphasize and clarify greater risk to develop ALS. Lou order of the House of today, the gen- that this provision relates to the stud- Gehrig’s disease is a horrific disease tleman from Arizona (Mr. FRANKS) and ies for a NATO missile defense system that robs a person of the ability to con- a Member opposed each will control 5 that is not related to the proposal by trol their muscles. minutes. the administration to pursue and place Unfortunately, I have met firsthand The Chair recognizes the gentleman a missile defense site in Poland and in and have knowledge of the true nature from Arizona. the Czech Republic. That is a U.S. ini- of ALS and its impact on veterans. I Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Mr. Chair- tiative, not a NATO initiative, and I have watched the disease attack a good man, in an age of sophisticated missile want Members to understand that dis- friend of mine, Tom Mikolajcik, a re- development and rampant nuclear pro- tinction. tired Air Force brigadier general. He liferation, the United States must con- I also want to make it clear that I was diagnosed with ALS in 2003. Since tinue to invest its attention and re- believe NATO Security Investment then I have seen the disease take a sources in developing and fielding de- Program funds should focus primarily once-powerful man and rob him of fenses to stay ahead of the ominous on building current NATO infrastruc- nearly all of his physical abilities. threat of ballistic missiles. ture, including critical facilities in the Mr. Chairman, only certain veterans It is critical that the United States NATO mission in Afghanistan. Because with ALS who served in theatre during continue to work with our friends and these funds are limited, I think they the 1991 Persian Gulf War are currently allies who wish to cooperate in our should be wisely and directed to where presumed to be eligible for service-con- mission to develop a robust ballistic they have the greatest impact in sup- nected benefits, and there are signifi- missile defense against our common port of our military troops around the cant research needs related to the enemies. world. causes and treatment of ALS. As such, The United States is currently work- With that being said, I will accept we must begin to take the steps nec- ing with NATO and negotiating with the gentleman’s amendment. essary to not only discover why our European countries about the possi- Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Mr. Chair- veterans are at greater risk of ALS and bility of placing a ballistic missile in- man, I thank the gentleman. to find treatments for the disease but terceptor site in Europe. This is an ex- I would only add that it is vitally im- also to help ensure that they have ample of a missile defense opportunity portant from our perspective that timely access to needed VA benefits. that could offer protection for the U.S. NATO countries be encouraged to co- I hope that you and the committee homeland and our European friends operate with the things that we’re will work in conference and ensure the from a perilous threat that we share, doing there and some of the countries resources of the VA are directed to- ballistic missiles potentially carrying that we’re working with for the Euro- wards meeting the research and benefit nuclear warheads, being launched from pean missile site. We understand that needs of all veterans who are diagnosed rogue nations such as Iran. everything you said is correct. We also with ALS.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:44 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.110 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6543 Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, re- As a member of the subcommittee, I great Nation with dignity, honor and claiming my time, let me thank the am extremely proud of the work that distinction. gentleman for bringing this important the subcommittee and members on As such, I was very pleased that our problem and issue before the House. It both sides of the aisle have done in subcommittee saw fit to include full is something we have a responsibility crafting a bill which truly supports funding for the 2005 Base Realignment to deal with. I am proud to say that America’s servicemen and -women and and Closure Account, which is also Mr. WICKER and I worked with the their families by boosting military known as BRAC, at the level of $8.2 bil- Members of our subcommittee to en- construction funding so that they can lion. This level of funding will be criti- sure that we had $69 million increase in have more effective training facilities, cally important to military facilities, this bill to increase VA health care re- better housing, health care and day- such as Fort Benning, which are ex- search funding above the President’s care facilities, providing an unprece- pected to see and experience signifi- request. dented $21.4 billion investment in mili- cant new personnel as a result of BRAC I think we have had the VA research tary construction, family housing and and the global repositioning of our budget at a stable number for a number BRAC, or nearly $207 million more forces around the world. of years. I think, given our war in Iraq than the President’s request. While we in the Columbus area con- and Afghanistan and the challenges we Just as important, I am extremely tinue to have some concerns with re- face trying to support our veterans proud to join my subcommittee col- spect to what impact the BRAC process from past combat, as you have pointed leagues in recommending a historic ex- may have on our local school systems out, this additional research money is pansion in support and resources for in terms of potential dramatic in- much needed and very well deserved. our Nation’s veterans. This bill in- creases in school enrollment, we con- While it hasn’t been the tradition of cludes the largest single increase in the tinue to be encouraged by the interest the Congress to try to earmark funds, 77-year history of the Veterans Admin- and support shown by our colleagues on we have made this a peer review proc- istration, increasing the VA budget by the subcommittee, particularly Mr. ED- ess to let the VA in its peer review $6.7 billion above the 2007 level and $3.8 WARDS, our chairman. process determine what are the highest billion above the President’s request. Finally, I would like to recognize and priority needs for research. I, for one, For the first time in history, funding thank the staff of the subcommittee, would certainly hope that it would for VA medical care exceeds the budget Carol Murphy, Mary Arnold, Walter take a serious look at the challenge of of the veterans service organization’s Hearne, Tim Bishop and Donna Shabaz, Lou Gehrig’s disease and its impact on independent budget that has been majority staff; Liz Dawson, Deana veterans who have been exposed to var- going on now for decades. This will en- Baron and Jamie Swafford, minority ious chemical agents in their service. sure quality health care for 5.8 million staff; and, of course, Michael Reed on I would point out, as the gentleman patients, including about 263,000 Iraq my staff for their hard work. well knows, that right now the Bronx and Afghanistan veterans, who the VA Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I ask VA Medical Center has worked on re- will treat, expectantly, in FY 2008. unanimous consent that the remainder search to improve the identification of This bill will provide veterans with of title I and all of title II be consid- this disease. With the gentleman’s health care and benefits that we have ered as read, printed in the RECORD, leadership, we will do even more. promised them, resulting in the hiring and open to amendment at any point. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will read. I believe this has been cleared with The Clerk read as follows: of more qualified doctors and nurses to improve medical services to our vet- the minority leadership. SEC. 126. Whenever the Secretary of De- The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection fense or any other official of the Department erans and to reduce the waiting times of Defense is requested by the subcommittee for doctor appointments and to provide to the request of the gentleman from on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, more help to veterans suffering from Texas? and Related Agencies of the Committee on traumatic brain injury, PTSD, mental There was no objection. Appropriations of the House of Representa- health care issues and lost limbs to re- The text of that portion of the bill is tives or the subcommittee on Military Con- build their lives. This is truly an ac- as follows: struction, Veterans Affairs, and Related complishment that all of us, as Mem- SEC. 127. Amounts contained in the Ford Agencies of the Committee on Appropria- bers of this august body, should be very Island Improvement Account established by tions of the Senate to respond to a question subsection (h) of section 2814 of title 10, or inquiry submitted by the chairman or an- proud of. Of note, our bill also provides funding United States Code, are appropriated and other member of that subcommittee pursu- shall be available until expended for the pur- ant to a subcommittee hearing or other ac- that gives much-needed nonrecurring poses specified in subsection (i)(1) of such tivity, the Secretary (or other official) shall maintenance of the VA health care fa- section or until transferred pursuant to sub- respond to the request, in writing, within 21 cilities, $500 million above the Presi- section (i)(3) of such section. days of the date on which the request is dent’s request to prevent a Walter SEC. 128. None of the funds made available transmitted to the Secretary (or other offi- Reed-type situation from occurring in in this title, or in any Act making appropria- cial). tions for military construction which remain Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I the VA medical system. It will signifi- cantly reduce the 400,000 claims back- available for obligation, may be obligated or move to strike the last word. expended to carry out a military construc- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman log of veterans that are waiting for dis- tion, land acquisition, or family housing from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. ability and other benefit determina- project at or for a military installation ap- Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, at tions. proved for closure, or at a military installa- this time I would like to yield to the It will provide for better barracks, tion for the purposes of supporting a func- gentleman from Georgia (Mr. BISHOP), housing, training facilities for our tion that has been approved for realignment a senior member of the Military Con- troops when they return from combat to another installation, in 2005 under the De- struction and Veterans’ Affairs Appro- through an unprecedented $24.4 billion fense Base Closure and Realignment Act of priations Subcommittee, someone who investment in military construction, 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101– family housing and BRAC, $207 million 510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note), unless such a project has fought long and hard in this House at a military installation approved for re- on behalf of our servicemen and more than the President’s request. alignment will support a continuing mission -women and their families and our vet- It provides funds to grow our mili- or function at that installation or a new mis- erans. I offer him an opportunity to tary forces to begin the process of sup- sion or function that is planned for that in- talk about provisions of the bill. porting an additional 65,000 Army, stallation, or unless the Secretary of Defense Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. I thank the 27,000 Marine and 9,000 National Guard certifies that the cost to the United States gentleman, our subcommittee chair- troops that will increase our ultimate of carrying out such project would be less man, for his tremendous work and end strength. than the cost to the United States of cancel- bringing our bill to the floor. I have the privilege and the honor of ling such project, or if the project is at an Mr. Chairman, I am very pleased to representing Fort Benning and Marine active component base that shall be estab- lished as an enclave or in the case of projects rise in full support of our FY 2008 Mili- Corps Logistics Base, Albany, and the having multi-agency use, that another Gov- tary Construction and Veterans Affairs men and women who work, live and ernment agency has indicated it will assume and Related Agencies appropriations train at this great military facility, ownership of the completed project. The Sec- bill. who are defending and serving our retary of Defense may not transfer funds

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This section section, shall be charged to this account. State homes as authorized by section 1741 of shall not apply to military construction VETERANS INSURANCE AND INDEMNITIES title 38, United States Code; $28,906,400,000, projects, land acquisition, or family housing plus reimbursements, of which not less than For military and naval insurance, national projects for which the project is vital to the $2,900,000,000 shall be expended for specialty service life insurance, servicemen’s indem- national security or the protection of health, mental health care; not less than $130,000,000 nities, service-disabled veterans insurance, safety, or environmental quality: Provided, shall be expended for the homeless grants and veterans mortgage life insurance as au- That the Secretary of Defense shall notify and per diem program; not less than thorized by title 38, United States Code, the congressional defense committees within $428,873,754 shall be expended for the sub- chapters 19 and 21, $41,250,000, to remain seven days of a decision to carry out such a stance abuse program; and not less than available until expended. military construction project. $100,275,000 shall be expended for blind reha- VETERANS HOUSING BENEFIT PROGRAM FUND bilitation services: Provided, That of the (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) PROGRAM ACCOUNT funds made available under this heading, not SEC. 129. During the 5-year period after ap- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) to exceed $1,100,000,000 shall be available propriations available in this Act to the De- until September 30, 2009: Provided further, For the cost of direct and guaranteed partment of Defense for military construc- That, notwithstanding any other provision loans, such sums as may be necessary to tion and family housing operation and main- of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs carry out the program, as authorized by sub- tenance and construction have expired for shall establish a priority for the provision of chapters I through III of chapter 37 of title obligation, upon a determination that such medical treatment for veterans who have 38, United States Code: Provided, That such appropriations will not be necessary for the service-connected disabilities, lower income, costs, including the cost of modifying such liquidation of obligations or for making au- or have special needs: Provided further, That, thorized adjustments to such appropriations loans, shall be as defined in section 502 of the notwithstanding any other provision of law, for obligations incurred during the period of Congressional Budget Act of 1974: Provided the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall give availability of such appropriations, unobli- further, That during fiscal year 2008, within priority funding for the provision of basic gated balances of such appropriations may the resources available, not to exceed medical benefits to veterans in enrollment be transferred into the appropriation ‘‘For- $500,000 in gross obligations for direct loans priority groups 1 through 6: Provided further, eign Currency Fluctuations, Construction, are authorized for specially adapted housing That, notwithstanding any other provision Defense’’, to be merged with and to be avail- loans. of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs able for the same time period and for the In addition, for administrative expenses to may authorize the dispensing of prescription same purposes as the appropriation to which carry out the direct and guaranteed loan drugs from Veterans Health Administration transferred. programs, $154,562,000, which may be trans- facilities to enrolled veterans with privately SEC. 130. None of the funds in this title ferred to and merged with the appropriation written prescriptions based on requirements shall be used for any activity related to the for ‘‘General operating expenses’’. established by the Secretary: Provided fur- construction of an Outlying Landing Field in VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION LOANS PROGRAM ther, That the implementation of the pro- Washington County, North Carolina. ACCOUNT gram described in the previous proviso shall TITLE II (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) incur no additional cost to the Department DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS For the cost of direct loans, $71,000, as au- of Veterans Affairs: Provided further, That for the DOD–VA Health Care Sharing Incentive VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION thorized by chapter 31 of title 38, United Fund, as authorized by section 8111(d) of title COMPENSATION AND PENSIONS States Code: Provided, That such costs, in- cluding the cost of modifying such loans, 38, United States Code, a minimum of (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) shall be as defined in section 502 of the Con- $15,000,000, to remain available until ex- For the payment of compensation benefits gressional Budget Act of 1974: Provided fur- pended, for any purpose authorized by sec- to or on behalf of veterans and a pilot pro- ther, That funds made available under this tion 8111 of title 38, United States Code. gram for disability examinations as author- heading are available to subsidize gross obli- MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION ized by section 107 and chapters 11, 13, 18, 51, gations for the principal amount of direct For necessary expenses in the administra- 53, 55, and 61 of title 38, United States Code; loans not to exceed $3,287,000. tion of the medical, hospital, nursing home, pension benefits to or on behalf of veterans In addition, for administrative expenses domiciliary, construction, supply, and re- as authorized by chapters 15, 51, 53, 55, and 61 necessary to carry out the direct loan pro- search activities, as authorized by law; ad- of title 38, United States Code; and burial gram, $311,000, which may be transferred to ministrative expenses in support of capital benefits, the Reinstated Entitlement Pro- and merged with the appropriation for ‘‘Gen- policy activities; and administrative and gram for Survivors, emergency and other of- eral operating expenses’’. legal expenses of the Department for col- ficers’ retirement pay, adjusted-service cred- NATIVE AMERICAN VETERAN HOUSING LOAN lecting and recovering amounts owed the De- its and certificates, payment of premiums PROGRAM ACCOUNT partment as authorized under chapter 17 of due on commercial life insurance policies title 38, United States Code, and the Federal (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) guaranteed under the provisions of title IV Medical Care Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 2651 et of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 For administrative expenses to carry out seq.); $3,635,600,000, plus reimbursements, of U.S.C. App. 541 et seq.) and for other benefits the direct loan program authorized by sub- which $250,000,000 shall be available until as authorized by sections 107, 1312, 1977, and chapter V of chapter 37 of title 38, United September 30, 2009. 2106, and chapters 23, 51, 53, 55, and 61 of title States Code, $628,000, which may be trans- MEDICAL FACILITIES 38, United States Code, $41,236,322,000, to re- ferred to and merged with the appropriation For necessary expenses for the mainte- main available until expended: Provided, for ‘‘General operating expenses’’: Provided, nance and operation of hospitals, nursing That not to exceed $25,033,000 of the amount That no new loans in excess of $30,000,000 homes, and domiciliary facilities, and other appropriated under this heading shall be re- may be made in fiscal year 2008. necessary facilities of the Veterans Health imbursed to ‘‘General operating expenses’’ GUARANTEED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING LOANS Administration; for administrative expenses and ‘‘Medical administration’’ for necessary FOR HOMELESS VETERANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT in support of planning, design, project man- expenses in implementing the provisions of For the administrative expenses to carry agement, real property acquisition and dis- chapters 51, 53, and 55 of title 38, United out the guaranteed transitional housing loan position, construction, and renovation of any States Code, the funding source for which is program authorized by subchapter VI of facility under the jurisdiction or for the use specifically provided as the ‘‘Compensation chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, not of the Department; for oversight, engineer- and pensions’’ appropriation: Provided fur- to exceed $750,000 of the amounts appro- ing, and architectural activities not charged ther, That such sums as may be earned on an priated by this Act for ‘‘General operating to project costs; for repairing, altering, im- actual qualifying patient basis, shall be re- expenses’’ and ‘‘Medical administration’’ proving, or providing facilities in the several imbursed to ‘‘Medical care collections fund’’ may be expended. hospitals and homes under the jurisdiction of to augment the funding of individual med- the Department, not otherwise provided for, ical facilities for nursing home care provided VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION either by contract or by the hire of tem- to pensioners as authorized. MEDICAL SERVICES porary employees and purchase of materials; READJUSTMENT BENEFITS (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) for leases of facilities; and for laundry serv- For the payment of readjustment and reha- For necessary expenses for furnishing, as ices, $4,100,000,000, plus reimbursements, of bilitation benefits to or on behalf of veterans authorized by law, inpatient and outpatient which $250,000,000 shall be available until as authorized by chapters 21, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, care and treatment to beneficiaries of the September 30, 2009: Provided, That $300,000,000 39, 51, 53, 55, and 61 of title 38, United States Department of Veterans Affairs and veterans for non-recurring maintenance provided Code, $3,300,289,000, to remain available until described in section 1705(a) of title 38, United under this heading shall be allocated in a

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OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL United States Code, where the estimated DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION For necessary expenses of the Office of In- spector General in carrying out the provi- cost of a project is equal to or less than the GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES sions of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 amount set forth in section 8104(a)(3)(A) of For necessary operating expenses of the U.S.C. App.), $76,500,000, of which $3,630,000 title 38, United States Code, $615,000,000, to Department of Veterans Affairs, not other- shall remain available until September 30, remain available until expended, along with wise provided for, including administrative 2009. unobligated balances of previous ‘‘Construc- tion, minor projects’’ appropriations which expenses in support of Department-Wide cap- CONSTRUCTION, MAJOR PROJECTS ital planning, management and policy activi- are hereby made available for any project ties, uniforms, or allowances therefor; not to For constructing, altering, extending, and where the estimated cost is equal to or less exceed $25,000 for official reception and rep- improving any of the facilities, including than the amount set forth in such section: resentation expenses; hire of passenger parking projects, under the jurisdiction or Provided, That funds in this account shall be motor vehicles; and reimbursement of the for the use of the Department of Veterans available for: (1) repairs to any of the non- General Services Administration for security Affairs, or for any of the purposes set forth medical facilities under the jurisdiction or guard services and the Department of De- in sections 316, 2404, 2406, 8102, 8103, 8106, 8108, for the use of the Department which are nec- fense for the cost of overseas employee mail, 8109, 8110, and 8122 of title 38, United States essary because of loss or damage caused by $1,598,500,000: Provided, That expenses for Code, including planning, architectural and any natural disaster or catastrophe; and (2) services and assistance authorized under engineering services, construction manage- temporary measures necessary to prevent or paragraphs (1), (2), (5), and (11) of section ment services, maintenance or guarantee pe- to minimize further loss by such causes: Pro- 3104(a) of title 38, United States Code, that riod services costs associated with equip- vided further, That within 30 days of enact- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines ment guarantees provided under the project, ment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans are necessary to enable entitled veterans: (1) services of claims analysts, offsite utility Affairs shall submit to the Committees on to the maximum extent feasible, to become and storm drainage system construction Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a employable and to obtain and maintain suit- costs, and site acquisition, where the esti- reprogramming base letter which provides, able employment; or (2) to achieve maximum mated cost of a project is more than the by project, the costs included in this appro- independence in daily living, shall be amount set forth in section 8104(a)(3)(A) of priation. title 38, United States Code, or where funds charged to this account: Provided further, GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STATE for a project were made available in a pre- That the Veterans Benefits Administration EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES shall be funded at not less than $1,324,957,000: vious major project appropriation, $1,410,800,000, to remain available until ex- For grants to assist States to acquire or Provided further, That of the funds made construct State nursing home and domi- available under this heading, not to exceed pended, of which $2,000,000 shall be to make reimbursements as provided in section 13 of ciliary facilities and to remodel, modify, or $75,000,000 shall be available for obligation alter existing hospital, nursing home, and until September 30, 2009: Provided further, the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 612) for claims paid for contract disputes: domiciliary facilities in State homes, for fur- That from the funds made available under nishing care to veterans as authorized by this heading, the Veterans Benefits Adminis- Provided, That except for advance planning activities, including needs assessments sections 8131 through 8137 of title 38, United tration may purchase (on a one-for-one re- States Code, $165,000,000, to remain available placement basis only) up to two passenger which may or may not lead to capital invest- ments, and other capital asset management until expended. motor vehicles for use in operations of that GRANTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE Administration in Manila, Philippines. related activities, including portfolio devel- opment and management activities, and in- VETERANS CEMETERIES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS vestment strategy studies funded through For grants to assist States in establishing, For necessary expenses for information the advance planning fund and the planning expanding, or improving State veterans technology systems and telecommunications and design activities funded through the de- cemeteries as authorized by section 2408 of support, including developmental informa- sign fund, including needs assessments which title 38, United States Code, $37,000,000, to re- tion systems and operational information may or may not lead to capital investments, main available until expended. systems and pay and associated cost for op- none of the funds appropriated under this ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS erations and maintenance associated staff; heading shall be used for any project which (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) for the capital asset acquisition of informa- has not been approved by the Congress in the tion technology systems, including manage- budgetary process: Provided further, That SEC. 201. Any appropriation for fiscal year ment and related contractual costs of said funds provided in this appropriation for fis- 2008 for ‘‘Compensation and pensions’’, ‘‘Re- acquisitions, including contractual costs as- cal year 2008, for each approved project shall adjustment benefits’’, and ‘‘Veterans insur- sociated with operations authorized by chap- be obligated: (1) by the awarding of a con- ance and indemnities’’ may be transferred as ter 3109 of title 5, United States Code, struction documents contract by September necessary to any other of the mentioned ap- $1,859,217,000, to remain available until Sep- 30, 2008; and (2) by the awarding of a con- propriations: Provided, That before a transfer tember 30, 2009: Provided, That none of these struction contract by September 30, 2009: may take place, the Secretary of Veterans funds may be obligated until the Secretary Provided further, That the Secretary of Vet- Affairs shall request from the Committees on of Veterans Affairs submits to the Commit- erans Affairs shall promptly submit to the Appropriations of both Houses of Congress tees on Appropriations of both Houses of Committees on Appropriations of both the authority to make the transfer and such Congress, and such Committees approve, a Houses of Congress a written report on any Committees issue an approval, or absent a plan for expenditure that: (1) meets the cap- approved major construction project for response, a period of 30 days has elapsed. SEC. 202. Appropriations available in this ital planning and investment control review which obligations are not incurred within title for salaries and expenses shall be avail- requirements established by the Office of the time limitations established above: Pro- able for services authorized by section 3109 of Management and Budget; (2) complies with vided further, That none of the funds appro- title 5, United States Code, hire of passenger the Department of Veterans Affairs enter- priated in this or any other Act may be used motor vehicles; lease of a facility or land or prise architecture; (3) conforms with an es- to reduce the mission, services, or infra- both; and uniforms or allowances therefore, tablished enterprise life cycle methodology; structure, including land, of the 18 facilities as authorized by sections 5901 through 5902 of and (4) complies with the acquisition rules, on the Capital Asset Realignment for En- title 5, United States Code. requirements, guidelines, and systems acqui- hanced Services (CARES) list requiring fur- SEC. 203. No appropriations in this title sition management practices of the Federal ther study, as specified by the Secretary of (except the appropriations for ‘‘Construc- Government: Provided further, That within 30 Veterans Affairs, without prior approval of tion, major projects’’, and ‘‘Construction, days of the date of the enactment of this the Committees on Appropriations of both minor projects’’) shall be available for the Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall Houses of Congress. purchase of any site for or toward the con- submit to the Committees on Appropriations CONSTRUCTION, MINOR PROJECTS struction of any new hospital or home. of both Houses of Congress a reprogramming For constructing, altering, extending, and SEC. 204. No appropriations in this title base letter which provides, by project, the improving any of the facilities, including shall be available for hospitalization or ex- costs included in this appropriation. parking projects, under the jurisdiction or amination of any persons (except bene- NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION for the use of the Department of Veterans ficiaries entitled to such hospitalization or For necessary expenses of the National Affairs, including planning and assessments examination under the laws providing such Cemetery Administration for operations and of needs which may lead to capital invest- benefits to veterans, and persons receiving

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such treatment under sections 7901 through submits a report which the Committees on SEC. 217. None of the funds available to the 7904 of title 5, United States Code, or the Appropriations of both Houses of Congress Department of Veterans Affairs, in this or Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- approve within 30 days following the date on any other Act, may be used to replace the gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.)), which the report is received. current system by which the Veterans Inte- unless reimbursement of the cost of such SEC. 211. No funds of the Department of grated Service Networks select and contract hospitalization or examination is made to Veterans Affairs shall be available for hos- for diabetes monitoring supplies and equip- the ‘‘Medical services’’ account at such rates pital care, nursing home care, or medical ment. as may be fixed by the Secretary of Veterans services provided to any person under chap- SEC. 218. None of the funds made available Affairs. ter 17 of title 38, United States Code, for a in this Act may be used to implement any SEC. 205. Appropriations available in this non-service-connected disability described in policy prohibiting the Directors of the Vet- title for ‘‘Compensation and pensions’’, ‘‘Re- section 1729(a)(2) of such title, unless that erans Integrated Service Networks from con- adjustment benefits’’, and ‘‘Veterans insur- person has disclosed to the Secretary of Vet- ducting outreach or marketing to enroll new ance and indemnities’’ shall be available for erans Affairs, in such form as the Secretary veterans within their respective Networks. payment of prior year accrued obligations may require, current, accurate third-party SEC. 219. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs required to be recorded by law against the reimbursement information for purposes of shall submit to the Committees on Appro- corresponding prior year accounts within the section 1729 of such title: Provided, That the priations of both Houses of Congress a quar- last quarter of fiscal year 2007. Secretary may recover, in the same manner terly report on the financial status of the SEC. 206. Appropriations available in this as any other debt due the United States, the Veterans Health Administration. title shall be available to pay prior year obli- reasonable charges for such care or services SEC. 220. Amounts made available for the gations of corresponding prior year appro- from any person who does not make such dis- ‘‘Information technology systems’’ account priations accounts resulting from sections closure as required: Provided further, That may be reprogrammed between projects: Pro- 3328(a), 3334, and 3712(a) of title 31, United any amounts so recovered for care or serv- vided, That no project may be increased or States Code, except that if such obligations ices provided in a prior fiscal year may be decreased by more than $1,000,000 of cost be- are from trust fund accounts they shall be obligated by the Secretary during the fiscal fore the Secretary submits to the Commit- payable only from ‘‘Compensation and pen- year in which amounts are received. tees on Appropriations of both Houses of sions’’. (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Congress a reprogramming request and the (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Committees issue an approval, or absent a SEC. 212. Notwithstanding any other provi- SEC. 207. Notwithstanding any other provi- sion of law, at the discretion of the Sec- response, a period of 30 days has elapsed. sion of law, during fiscal year 2008, the Sec- retary of Veterans Affairs, proceeds or reve- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) retary of Veterans Affairs shall, from the nues derived from enhanced-use leasing ac- SEC. 221. Any balances in prior year ac- National Service Life Insurance Fund (38 tivities (including disposal) may be deposited counts established for the payment of bene- U.S.C. 1920), the Veterans’ Special Life Insur- into the ‘‘Construction, major projects’’ and fits under the Reinstated Entitlement Pro- ance Fund (38 U.S.C. 1923), and the United ‘‘Construction, minor projects’’ accounts and gram for Survivors shall be transferred to States Government Life Insurance Fund (38 be used for construction (including site ac- and merged with amounts available under U.S.C. 1955), reimburse the ‘‘General oper- quisition and disposition), alterations, and the ‘‘Compensation and pensions’’ account, ating expenses’’ account for the cost of ad- improvements of any medical facility under and receipts that would otherwise be cred- ministration of the insurance programs fi- the jurisdiction or for the use of the Depart- ited to the accounts established for the pay- nanced through those accounts: Provided, ment of Veterans Affairs. Such sums as real- ment of benefits under the Reinstated Enti- That reimbursement shall be made only from ized are in addition to the amount provided tlement Program for Survivors program the surplus earnings accumulated in such an for in ‘‘Construction, major projects’’ and shall be credited to amounts available under insurance program during fiscal year 2008 ‘‘Construction, minor projects’’. the ‘‘Compensation and pensions’’ acount. that are available for dividends in that pro- SEC. 213. Amounts made available under SEC. 222. Amounts made available for the gram after claims have been paid and actu- ‘‘Medical services’’ are available— ‘‘Construction, minor projects’’ account may arially determined reserves have been set (1) for furnishing recreational facilities, be reprogrammed between projects: Provided, aside: Provided further, That if the cost of ad- supplies, and equipment; and That no project may be increased or de- ministration of such an insurance program (2) for funeral expenses, burial expenses, creased by more than $1,000,000 of cost before exceeds the amount of surplus earnings accu- and other expenses incidental to funerals and the Secretary submits to the Committees on mulated in that program, reimbursement burials for beneficiaries receiving care in the Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a shall be made only to the extent of such sur- Department. reprogramming request and the Committees plus earnings: Provided further, That the Sec- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) issue an approval, or absent a response, a pe- retary shall determine the cost of adminis- riod of 30 days has elapsed. tration for fiscal year 2008 which is properly SEC. 214. Such sums as may be deposited to AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MORAN OF allocable to the provision of each such insur- the Medical Care Collections Fund pursuant KANSAS ance program and to the provision of any to section 1729A of title 38, United States total disability income insurance included in Code, may be transferred to ‘‘Medical serv- Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chair- that insurance program. ices’’, to remain available until expended for man, I offer an amendment. SEC. 208. Amounts deducted from en- the purposes of that account. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- hanced-use lease proceeds to reimburse an SEC. 215. Notwithstanding any other provi- ignate the amendment. account for expenses incurred by that ac- sion of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall allow veterans who are eligible under The text of the amendment is as fol- count during a prior fiscal year for providing lows: enhanced-use lease services, may be obli- existing Department of Veterans Affairs gated during the fiscal year in which the pro- medical care requirements and who reside in Amendment offered by Mr. MORAN of Kan- ceeds are received. Alaska to obtain medical care services from sas: medical facilities supported by the Indian Page 27, line 6, after the dollar amount, in- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Health Service or tribal organizations. The sert ‘‘(increased by $125,000,000)’’. SEC. 209. Funds available in this title or Secretary shall: (1) limit the application of Page 28, line 22, after the dollar amount, funds for salaries and other administrative this provision to rural Alaskan veterans in insert ‘‘(reduced by $125,000,000)’’. expenses shall also be available to reimburse areas where an existing Department of Vet- the Office of Resolution Management of the The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the erans Affairs facility or Veterans Affairs- Department of Veterans Affairs and the Of- order of the House of today, the gen- contracted service is unavailable; (2) require fice of Employment Discrimination Com- participating veterans and facilities to com- tleman from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) and a plaint Adjudication under section 319 of title ply with all appropriate rules and regula- Member opposed each will control 5 38, United States Code, for all services pro- tions, as established by the Secretary; (3) re- minutes. vided at rates which will recover actual costs quire this provision to be consistent with Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I re- but not exceed $32,067,000 for the Office of Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced serve a point of order on the gentle- Resolution Management and $3,148,000 for Services activities; and (4) result in no addi- the Office of Employment and Discrimina- man’s amendment. tional cost to the Department of Veterans tion Complaint Adjudication: Provided, That The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman Affairs or the Indian Health Service. payments may be made in advance for serv- from Texas reserves a point of order. ices to be furnished based on estimated (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) The Chair recognizes the gentleman costs: Provided further, That amounts re- SEC. 216. Such sums as may be deposited to from Kansas. ceived shall be credited to ‘‘General oper- the Department of Veterans Affairs Capital Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chair- ating expenses’’ for use by the office that Asset Fund pursuant to section 8118 of title man, I commend the committee’s work provided the service. 38, United States Code, may be transferred to SEC. 210. No appropriations in this title the ‘‘Construction, major projects’’ and in regard to the funding levels that are shall be available to enter into any new lease ‘‘Construction, minor projects’’ accounts, to here before us in this Veterans Admin- of real property if the estimated annual rent- remain available until expended for the pur- istration and Military Quality of Life al is more than $300,000 unless the Secretary poses of these accounts. appropriation bill.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:44 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.112 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6547 I am pleased to be here in support of we do it? I offered this amendment, a that authorization has passed both the this legislation, but I do have an similar amendment, in 2003, and most House and the Senate. I think it might amendment. My amendment would years since. It’s always going to be have been in the Wounded Warrior leg- transfer $125 million from veterans next year. islation. But there might be an author- health administration accounts to the With the levels of funding that are ization question. Perhaps not. medical services account, and the pur- provided for in the underlying appro- But I would like to request the gen- pose of doing so is to increase the priation bill, it seems important for us, tleman draw down the amendment. He amount of mileage reimbursement that to me, for us not to sidestep this issue doesn’t have to, but I’d be happy to disabled veterans receive for travel for for another year. work in good faith, as we’ve been work- medical services. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance ing all year long, to address legitimate Currently, and, in fact, since 1978, our of my time. needs. And the gentleman has pointed veterans have received 11 cents per Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I out a legitimate need. mile. One would think that to be a withdraw my reservation, and I rise in But I want to be clear. I strongly op- misstatement on our part. I think it’s opposition to the amendment. pose this amendment because it could very hard to believe that since 1978 we The CHAIRMAN. The reservation is hurt medical services provided to vet- have not increased that reimbursement withdrawn. erans by cutting out funding needed to rate. The gentleman from Texas is recog- staff our VA hospitals. The source of Because of funding constraints and nized for 5 minutes. this money wouldn’t be cutting out the priorities, I’m not asking that it be in- Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, in all Washington, D.C., office staff; it would creased to what most of us would think due respect, I had not seen this amend- be cutting out employees that are serv- is appropriate. Amendments have been ment until 2 minutes ago. ing vital roles in our veterans hospitals offered in support on this House floor I wish we had an opportunity to sit in the gentleman’s home State as well that have been demonstrated for the down, as our subcommittee has been as mine. 481⁄2 cents allowed by IRS regulations. doing for the last 6 months on a bipar- Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chair- On the floor today is the gentleman tisan basis, to see if the legitimate man, I appreciate the comments of- from Georgia who offered an amend- needs that the gentleman from Kansas fered by the gentleman from Texas ment that passed unanimously by voice has raised could have been dealt with (Mr. EDWARDS). I will have to admit to vote earlier this session that would in- through our subcommittee process. him that my amendment is not unin- crease the rate, authorize the increased The problem with what the gen- tentional, and so his assumption that rate to 481⁄2 cents. My amendment tleman has proposed in this amend- the offset that I’m providing is an un- today appropriates the money, provides ment, while it might sound like we are intentional offering on my part is not the money necessary to double the cutting medical administration over- true. I’m aware of where the money mileage reimbursement rate for dis- head at the central office in Wash- comes from and still believe that this abled veterans from 11 cents per mile ington, D.C., the gentleman may or is a high priority. And, in fact, this to 22 cents per mile. may not know that the VA Medical Ad- bill, the medical administration ac- A reasonable reimbursement rate is ministration account funds employees count, receives a 141⁄2 percent, $458 mil- awfully important. This bill, in my with their feet on the ground, in the lion, increase over last year’s funding opinion, goes a long way toward in- hospitals all across America, including levels, and $193 million more than the creasing the likelihood that veterans in the gentleman’s home State. President requested in fiscal year 2008. will have access to medical care and So, perhaps, unintentionally, I as- And, in fact, our authorizing com- services that they so desperately need sume unintentionally, this amendment mittee, both the minority and majority and so sincerely desire and deserve. would cut funding needed to fund secu- views, accepted those, the President’s Those of us, however, who come from rity at our VA hospitals, it would cut recommendation, as our suggested places in which it’s a long distance to funds needed to provide patient med- funding levels. receive that service, to receive those ical information, transcription of pa- So again, in searching year after year benefits, are very concerned that there tient records, financial management for a place from which this money can are people who are slipping through the services at our VA hospitals and third- come, it is not without concern that we cracks, as we have heard in other in- party collection activities. have chosen these accounts. But this is stances, within the VA system, because the year in which there is a 14.5 per- b 1415 they cannot afford to make the trip to cent increase in those funds. And even see the physician, to be seen at the So, unintentionally, by cutting this if my amendment would be adopted, it hospital, to receive the services that funding, it could make it more difficult would still allow for a 10.6 percent in- they are entitled to. to even bring third-party funding into crease in those administrative ac- I represent a district approximately the VA system and into the Treasury. counts. the size of the State of Illinois. There So for those reasons, I must rise in op- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance is no VA hospital within the district. position to this amendment. of my time. So my veterans must travel significant I would be happy to sit down and Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, if I distances in order to receive care and work on a bipartisan basis to try to could use my remaining time, I’d like treatment, and we know what has oc- find a way to increase the miles reim- to just say to the gentleman, I appre- curred in regard to the cost of travel bursement rate for veterans. I com- ciate his bringing this serious problem with gas prices where they are today, pletely agree with the gentleman that before the House. I wish, in hindsight, as compared to where they were in 1978 the miles reimbursement rates are in- he’d brought it to us earlier than 5 or when 11 cents per mile was established. adequate. 10 minutes ago. I hope we could work This concept is supported by our vet- And I would like to think, given that together to try to find a way to address erans service organization. I am a we increased the medical services ac- the needs he’s mentioned. member of the House Veterans’ Affairs count for 2008 by $3.4 billion over the But, my colleagues, let me reempha- Committee. I have chaired the health 2007 level, and given that we increased size two points. He may know the care subcommittee. This has been an it by $1.7 billion over the President’s source of the funding, but I’m not sure issue we have dealt with for a long request for medical services, my hope he intended to actually cut out fund- time, and I have seen amendments of- would be that the VA could seriously ing, which this amendment would do, fered in previously years often stuck look at using those significant in- that is needed to hire VA employees to on a point of order or for me to with- creases in funding to address the short- man our VA hospitals to see our vet- draw them. fall that the gentleman has mentioned. erans get the service that they des- Today, I think it’s important that we I’m not sure what the authorizing perately need and deserve. move forward, particularly at a time process is. Since this amendment was In addition, we’ve had lengthy dis- when we were increasing the amount of one I’d never seen prior to, now 4 or 5 cussion, including from the Republican money available within the VA funding minutes ago, I’m not sure if there’s a leadership, about the importance of stream. If we don’t do it now, when will need to authorize funding for this if oversight of this additional funding,

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If we cut Mr. Chairman, let me thank the gen- should encourage the Department to out the accounts that the gentleman’s tleman for his focus on the importance make the Office of Rural Health fully trying to cut out in this amendment, of VA outpatient clinics. operational as expeditiously as pos- that undermines the entire effort that In my 16 years in Congress, I think sible, and provide them with the re- was discussed so eloquently by my Re- one of the most important improve- sources needed to do so by rerouting $5 publican colleagues, that we’ve got to ments made in VA care to veterans, million in the Medical Services Ac- have enough money to have oversight particularly in rural areas, is the cre- count to help fund the Office of Rural to see that these new dollars are spent ation and development and expansion Health, thus making it revenue neu- wisely and for the highest priority. of VA outpatient clinics, particularly tral. So, if the gentleman persists in offer- for those veterans that live a long way Rural Americans face different and ing the amendment and having a vote from VA hospitals. unique challenges than our fellow citi- on it, I would ask my colleagues, on a I’ll be happy to work with the gen- zens who reside in urban and suburban bipartisan basis, in all due respect, to tleman as we go to conference, and to areas, and this is no different for our reject it and allow us to then work to- work with the Veterans Administra- veterans and their ability to seek the gether in the months ahead to find an tion as well, to put the facts together services and the treatments that they appropriate way to more adequately to see if we can provide funding for a need. For some rural veterans, a simple fund reimbursement rates for Amer- Statesboro clinic. And I know the gen- trip to the doctor can often involve ica’s veterans. tleman will be a strong advocate on its hours of travel to reach the appro- I believe, personally and strongly, behalf. priate facility within the veterans For the record, I will say we have that this amendment would do harm to health facilities health system. not, as a procedure in the past, ear- medical care to veterans, not inten- It is my hope that the Office of Rural tionally, because the gentleman is a marked specific funding for specific outpatient clinics. But the gentleman Health will shed light on many of these strong supporter of veterans. But nev- challenges, and will be a resource with ertheless, it would do harm to service has spoken very strongly and elo- quently about the need for his clinic, many new and creative ideas for meth- to veterans and undermine our ability ods to help our rural veterans receive to have strong oversight on the his- and we will work with him and the VA to see if we can provide the funding. their much-deserved benefits in a man- toric increases in VA funding that we And I will say that the bill that the ner that is efficient, and allowing them provide in this bill. gentleman has strongly supported pro- to stay as close to home as possible. Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chair- vides, as we previously said, an enor- One of the great challenges we are man, I yield back the balance of my mous increase in VA medical services beginning to face is the number of serv- time. funding, far above, $1.7 billion above icemen and -women returning from The CHAIRMAN. The question is on the President’s request, $6 billion in Iraq and Afghanistan who have sus- the amendment offered by the gen- total VA medical care funding over fis- tained a traumatic brain injury. The tleman from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). cal year 2007. So I hope the VA will Department of Veterans Affairs has The question was taken; and the make a high priority out of expanding four large polytrauma centers, in Rich- Chairman announced that the noes ap- these clinics where they are needed. mond, Tampa, Minneapolis and Palo peared to have it. Alto, California. These facilities pro- Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chair- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MRS. CAPITO vide first-class treatment for veterans man, I demand a recorded vote. Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Chairman, I offer suffering polytrauma, and also provide The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause an amendment. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- inpatient rehabilitation services. 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on ignate the amendment. Despite the services provided at these the amendment offered by the gen- The text of the amendment is as fol- facilities, many veterans will eventu- tleman from Kansas will be postponed. lows: Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I ally return to their homes in the rural Amendment offered by Mrs. CAPITO: areas of America, but they will still move to strike the last word. Page 28, line 22, after the dollar amount, Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gen- need care and treatment. The Office of insert ‘‘(increased by $5,000,000)(decreased by Rural Health will be the basis for new tleman from Georgia (Mr. BARROW) for $5,000,000)’’. the purpose of a colloquy. ways to provide rural veterans with The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the polytrauma with the care that they Mr. BARROW. Mr. Chairman, this is order of the House of today, the gentle- an important bill that addresses the need. woman from West Virginia (Mrs. Another development within the De- needs of our veterans who’ve been ne- CAPITO) and a Member opposed each glected for too long now. Taking care partment of Veterans Affairs that has will control 5 minutes. been going on for a while are the Com- of our veterans is important at any The Chair recognizes the gentle- munity-Based Outpatient Clinics, or time, but it’s particularly important in woman from West Virginia. a time of war. So I want to thank you, Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Chairman, I rise CBOCs. Often serving rural areas, Mr. Chairman, and your staff for your today to offer a bipartisan amendment CBOCs are a tremendous asset to the hard work on this bill. highlighting the importance and need delivery of care for veterans, allowing I recently conducted a tour of vet- for an Office of Rural Health within the them to seek treatment closer to their erans service organizations all across Department of Veterans Affairs. home. Unfortunately, underserved my district, and one of the things I I’d like to commend the chairman areas still remain in the rural areas. heard over and over again was the and the ranking member for their good, Again, the Office of Rural Health will growth in demand for veterans services solid, hard work on this bill and the be an excellent resource for new ways in the future, and that’s what I’d like tribute it pays to America’s veterans. I to provide primary outpatient care. to discuss with you, Mr. Chairman. would also like to thank Mr. SALAZAR Mr. Chairman, I urge passage of this Mr. Chairman, community-based out- of Colorado and Mr. SMITH of Nebraska commonsense amendment so that the patient clinics play a vital role in for their work on this bipartisan rural veterans concerns can be appro- meeting the health care needs of our amendment. priately addressed. veterans, especially in the rural parts I was pleased that language was in- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of our country. My district, a 17-county cluded in the legislation that was of my time. area centered on Statesboro, Georgia, signed into law by the President last The CHAIRMAN. The Chair recog- contains some 34,000 veterans. And I year calling on the Department of Vet- nizes the gentleman from Texas for 5 ask for your commitment, Mr. Chair- erans Affairs to create an Office of minutes. man, to work in conference with the Rural Health within the Office of the Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I other body to look at this area and Under Secretary for Health. However, want to thank the gentlelady for bring- evaluate the need and determine the the Department has yet to make any ing to the attention of the House, once feasibility of a community-based out- progress towards establishing this very again, the importance of providing patient clinic in Statesboro, Georgia. important office. quality veterans care to the men and

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And I don’t want to be re- tect it from potential terrorist attack And let me point out, for the RECORD, petitive because many good points since we are part of the national emer- before I will express that I will support were offered by the chairman of the gency response system. The current de- this amendment, that Mr. UDALL of committee as well as others. So I just sign will be completed in June 2007 and New Mexico and Mr. LATHAM, in our want to add my support and certainly will be ready to be released for bid in full Appropriations Committee, added state that it is unfortunate that nearly September 2007. language on this issue which I know 6 months since the legislation was Since the approval by the National the gentlelady and I will both support; signed into law for the Office of Rural CARES Commission and initial funding and it says this: ‘‘The committee notes Health, little action has been taken. So allocation, much has changed in the that the Public Law 109–461 directed I believe this is a good step forward for construction world. The dual impacts the establishment of an Office of Rural those in rural America because they of Hurricane Katrina and the construc- Health within the Office of Under Sec- should not have to suffer simply be- tion boom in China have caused the retary for Health. To date, after more cause they live in rural America. costs of all construction in the U.S. to than 6 months, there has been no ac- The CHAIRMAN. The question is on rise. tion taken to implement the provision the amendment offered by the gentle- The total estimated construction regarding the Office of Rural Health. woman from West Virginia (Mrs. cost is over $103 million. The original The Committee urges the Department CAPITO). projection was $64 million for construc- to move forward in an expeditious The amendment was agreed to. tion. That leaves a shortfall of about $40 million. manner.’’ AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. CORRINE BROWN Every month of delay costs about $1.1 OF FLORIDA b 1430 million. An additional $40 million is Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. With that, I would like to express my needed in order to complete the Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment. support for the amendment. project. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Chairman, I would The men and women returning to ignate the amendment. like to yield 11⁄2 minutes to my col- Florida and southern Georgia will be The text of the amendment is as fol- league from Colorado (Mr. SALAZAR). greatly impacted, and I would like to lows: Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Chairman, I work with the committee to resolve thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Amendment offered by Ms. CORRINE BROWN this matter. And I would also like to thank the of Florida: Mr. Chairman, do I have the word of chairman of the committee for express- Page 30, line 14, after the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by $40,000,000)’’. the chairman to look into this matter? ing his support for this amendment. Page 33, line 14, after the dollar amount, Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, will At the end of the 109th Congress, the insert ‘‘(increased by $40,000,000)’’. the gentlewoman yield? Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and In- Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. I The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the formation Technology Act of 2006 was yield to Chairman EDWARDS. order of the House of today, the gentle- signed into law. This legislation cre- Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, let woman from Florida (Ms. CORRINE ated the Office of Rural Health within me first thank the gentlewoman for BROWN) and a Member opposed each the VA and tasked the office with con- her kind words about our work on this will control 5 minutes. ducting research into issues affecting bill and, more importantly, for her 15 The Chair recognizes the gentle- rural veterans, as well as developing years of leadership on the Veterans’ Af- woman from Florida. and refining policies and programs to fairs Committee on behalf of our vet- Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. improve care and services for rural vet- erans not only in Florida but on behalf Mr. Chairman, first of all, I want to erans. of veterans all across the country. Unfortunately, as the chairman has thank Speaker PELOSI, Chairman OBEY, Because of the concerns raised by the clearly stated, since this legislation and Chairman EDWARDS for bringing gentlewoman, we increased the major has been signed into law establishing this bill to the floor. The motto of the construction project account in this the Office of Rural Health, no action former Veterans Secretary, my friend bill by $683 million above the Presi- has been taken. Just yesterday in the Jessie Brown, was ‘‘putting veterans dent’s request because the reality is it Veterans’ Affairs Health Sub- first.’’ is not just the VA system. It is the committee, I asked the VA Under Sec- Well, the leadership they have shown, DOD health care system. It is construc- retary to give me an update, and he bringing the largest increase in the his- tion all across America that is facing confirmed that as of this date a direc- tory of veterans funding to the floor, huge increases in costs, and obviously tor has not even been hired yet. over $7 billion, I have got to thank you, the Gainesville Florida hospital is a This amendment would simply allo- sir. I have served on this committee for terribly important health care facility cate $5 million from the same account 15 years, and for 15 years we have in our national VA health care system. within Medical Services to establish struggled to put the veterans first. And And I look forward to working with the this office. I am so pleased that the House of Rep- gentlewoman to see that we have The care our Nation provides rural resentatives under your leadership has enough funding to see that that addi- veterans in return for protecting our finally put the veterans first. tional funding is possible. And we will country should not suffer because some Mr. Chairman, I rise on my amend- work with the VA as we go to con- have chosen to live in rural America. ment to bring attention to a travesty ference and beyond on that issue. We owe them no less for their sacrifice. occurring in my district. A travesty Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. For the 25 percent of all veterans who not just affecting my district, but this Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And once live in rural areas, and the nearly 45 regional hospital affects Florida and again thank you for your leadership. percent of all recruits coming from Georgia. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- rural America, I urge you to strongly The Gainesville VA Medical Center is sent to withdraw my amendment. support this amendment, and I com- 40 years old and looks every day of it. The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection mend the chairman for supporting this There are five beds to a room, no show- to the request of the gentlewoman amendment. er, and no place for families. from Florida? Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Chairman, I, too, This facility received one of the high- There was no objection. would like to thank the Chair for his est rates of returning Afghanistan and AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. GARRETT OF support of this amendment. Iraq veterans and is being short- NEW JERSEY Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of changed by a lack of proper facilities. Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. my time to the gentleman from Ne- The bed tower project includes 228 sin- Chairman, I offer an amendment.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:44 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.146 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE H6550 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2007 The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- well at this facility, just as their coun- tions this year all across the Nation, ignate the amendment. terparts are doing the same sort of and that is, reduce the 400,000 claims The text of the amendment is as fol- thing all across this country in their backlog of veterans benefits. lows: homes as well. Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Amendment No. 1 offered by Mr. GARRETT Finally, I would like to point this Chairman, will the gentleman yield? of New Jersey: out, that our colleagues in the Senate Mr. EDWARDS. I will be glad to yield Page 30, line 14, after the dollar amount, Appropriations Committee just this to the gentleman. insert ‘‘(reduced by $10,000,000)’’. week approved $250 million for this ac- Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. As you Page 36, line 11, after the dollar amount, count. So including my amendment know, this is not an issue that is new. insert ‘‘(increased by $10,000,000)’’. here would still mean that we are fall- I actually brought this up and talked The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the ing short of where the Senate is by about this back early in the year in the order of the House of today, the gen- around $75 million; so I therefore be- Budget Committee, and we had a dis- tleman from New Jersey (Mr. GARRETT) lieve that this $10 million is well called cussion on it at that time. and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. ED- for. Just a question to you: That account WARDS) each will control 5 minutes. While this backlog is much greater you are referencing where we are draw- The Chair recognizes the gentleman than what this amendment can pro- ing the money from has grown as well, from New Jersey. vide, I wanted to call attention to this has it not? Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. difficulty these homes currently are Two questions. And the second ques- Chairman, first of all, I wish to rise to facing and have been facing for some tion is there are other aspects of that say that I appreciate the work of both period of time, and I hope that we can account other than just that provision the Chair and ranking member with re- work together now to find a way to that you are referencing; so does it gard to their work on behalf of vet- honor these vets and make sure that necessarily mean, in your opinion, that erans of this country. they receive the best care and the best if we do withdraw some funds from the The amendment that is before us is quality of life in their remaining days. fairly large account that it will have a an amendment to seek increase in Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance detrimental effect on the area that you funds for the State veterans homes. It of my time. are specifying, one which I agree with? does so in the amount of $10 million. Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I do Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, re- There are 126 facilities, veterans want to thank the gentleman from New claiming my time, we can’t say on the homes, across the 50 States and Puerto Jersey for his support for state-ex- floor at this moment exactly what the Rico. These are State veterans homes tended care facilities, and I agree with VA would do, but what I could say for and they care for nearly 30,000 of our him that the President’s budget for a fact is this $10 million comes out of Nation’s heroes. The number of vet- this account was, in my words, woe- the account. It is used and intended to erans that are going to be requiring fully underfunded, and it is because of fund an additional 1,100 VA claims care is large and is going to continue the importance of these extended care caseworkers, and I am afraid if you to grow through the year 2020. And the facilities that in our subcommittee we start cutting that account, the VA will conflict today is leading to more vet- provided a 95-percent increase over the obviously have to cut funding out of erans that will need special care President’s request for that. The Presi- our intended plans to increase those throughout the rest of their lives. dent has requested $85 million; we fund numbers. As many of our veterans move into it at $165 million. We still have a long way to go in this these extended care facilities, we must The reason I oppose this amendment process. Who knows, as we look care- continue here in this House to ensure and would ask my colleagues to do the fully at various projects in military that the facilities are both safe and same is that the gentleman, in order to construction and the VA side, where we comfortable for the residents. As you provide additional funding, cuts $10 might find additional money. And I may know, there is an extensive list of million out of the funding account that think the committee has shown its backlogged projects just waiting for is necessary to meet one of the vet- good intention by increasing President the funds, many of them in the area of erans service organizations’ highest Bush’s request for this program by 95 critical health and safety needs. Of the priorities this year, and that is reduce percent. We understand it is an impor- $500 million of projects waiting for Fed- the terrible backlog of 400,000 veterans tant need, and the gentleman has spo- eral funds, nearly half are classified as waiting to get their claims reviewed by ken out on it earlier this year and in priority one. VA caseworkers. And with the funding the past. We must also see that these facilities we provided in that account in this I would just say to our colleagues, are able to provide for high quality of bill, if we don’t reduce it in this or not this year, not now, not today. Let’s life as well for those individuals who other amendments, we are going to be not cut $10 million out of an account have made great sacrifices in the past able to hire 1,100 new VA caseworkers that the veterans service groups say we years for our Nation. These are homes, in order to reduce that backlog. Right desperately need funded in order to re- as I said before, for our heroes. They now that backlog is averaging 177 days, duce the backlog for 400,000 veterans to are not simply institutions that we are and many veterans are having to wait get their benefits started. Many of funding. If we are not able to fund the longer than that, including combat these veterans need their benefits priority one projects that I am worried veterans, to get their earned benefits started as soon as possible. Many of about, these homes will be inadequate approved and started. them are living day to day, week to and we will not be honoring our vet- The gentleman in no way would want week; and the earlier we can get them erans. to or intend to cut the funding to try their benefits, the quicker they go on The staff at these homes work hard to help our veterans get their benefits with rebuilding their lives. And for to honor our veterans and work with more quickly. But the reality is that that reason, I must oppose the gentle- them to provide that they have, for the taking $10 million out of that very ac- man’s amendment. remaining years of their lives, a com- count, the very account that the VAV, Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance fortable environment. I have had the the VFW, the American Legion, and of my time. opportunity to spend some time in others emphasized to us all year long, Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. these veterans home, particularly the we have to reduce the terrible backlog Chairman, I appreciate the gentleman’s Paramus Veterans Home in my district in veterans benefits claims processing. comments. And we are on the same in Bergen County, and I particularly All the groups supported that addi- page as far as both aspects that we had the chance to visit with the people tional funding. And that is why I would wish the Department to deal with. who live there and the staff and their ask, with all due respect, that our col- On this amendment, I think your friends and relatives who come along. leagues on a bipartisan basis respect comment was ‘‘just not this year.’’ And In addition to that, there are local vet- that 95 percent increase we provided in obviously as a Member who has been erans service organizations that have this bill for state-extended care facili- here 4 years now fighting, as you have worked hard to secure State matching ties and let’s not cut one of the top two also, probably before me, but myself funds for these essential projects as priorities of veterans service organiza- here on this floor fighting for these

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We are talking about billions amendment to the Military Construc- and we just can’t get the funds. of dollars that have never been even tion and Veterans Affairs Appropria- tions bill this year. b 1445 seen in this kind of fashion in any kind of veterans health care program before. My amendment would designate and And the quality of life even goes be- And so what we are doing here is devote $2 million from the Department yond those issues as far as what these raising the bar for generations to come of Administration general operations gentlemen need in these homes. because what we’re doing now is expenses account. This is a very large So I bring this amendment to the layering the bar up. So from now on, account. The President requested $1.4 floor today for that reason, firstly. And the floor is 20 stories higher than it billion for that account. This body is secondly, also from a pragmatic point was the day before. And from now on, appropriating $1.6 billion for that ac- of view that this will go to the Senate whenever another veterans budget count, and what it does is fence that and, as I did make the reference, that comes up, it is going to start from the money and say that $2 million of this the Senate has already marked it up top floor and move even higher. must be devoted and appropriated to even significantly higher than what I want everyone to know that this is the Advisory Committee on Women the gentleman has already done. a monumental day. This budget ex- Veterans. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- ceeds even the proposed budget of all The intent of this amendment is that ance of my time. the veteran service organizations, even the Advisory Committee on Women Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I the VFW, the American Legion, the Veterans would undertake a special ef- yield back the balance of my time. Paralyzed Veterans of America; this is fort, through a task force or special The CHAIRMAN. The question is on even more than they have asked for. commission, to study and make rec- the amendment offered by the gen- And I want to say on behalf of the ommendations on the health care needs tleman from New Jersey (Mr. GAR- mental health needs of our veterans, of women veterans. All of us are con- RETT). we are doing all that we need to do and cerned about whether the veterans The question was taken; and the more to try to make sure that their health care system is meeting the Chairman announced that the noes ap- needs are met. And we should do so, be- needs of this newest generation of vet- peared to have it. cause the suffering that these veterans erans. But there is a special category Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. have had to undergo as a result of this of veterans that I think sometimes Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. war has been unbearable. And we, as a gets overlooked. The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause Nation, owe it to make sure that not In 1978, I got a one-way ticket to Col- 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on only do their outward physical wounds orado Springs, Colorado, in the third the amendment offered by the gen- get met and treated, but their inward class with women at the United States tleman from New Jersey will be post- psychological wounds get tended to as Air Force Academy. And I walked up a poned. well. And this bill does that. ramp, and over that ramp was a big Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I I want to thank the chairman for his sign in aluminum letters that said, move to strike the last word. work to make sure that not only their ‘‘Bring Me Men.’’ That sign stayed The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman outward wounds, but their inward there for 20 years after women were ad- from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. wounds get addressed as well. And I mitted to the Air Force Academy. It’s Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I commend him for his leadership. He gone now, but some of us as women would like to yield time to the gen- ought to feel very proud to be chair- veterans feel that maybe the VA hos- tleman from Rhode Island, a valued man on such an historic bill such as pitals have a similar sign over their and important member of our sub- this, and I thank him for his leader- doors, if not literally, then certainly committee who, I must say, giving ship. figuratively. credit where credit is due, has been an Mr. EDWARDS. I want to thank the I am the only woman veteran serving eloquent and powerful speaker on be- gentleman not only for his kind words in the Congress. And women veterans half of the need to increase funding for and for his eloquent and powerful face different obstacles than men and mental health care services for our words on behalf of our veterans, but have different health care needs than vets, drug and alcohol treatment pro- even more importantly, for his deeds, men when they start to get care from grams for our vets, as well as increas- not just this year, but for every year the VA. To start with, many women ing funding for homeless veterans. The you’ve been in Congress. Millions of don’t even consider themselves or call product of his hard work and dedica- veterans are living a better life today themselves veterans, and they don’t tion is very obvious in this bill. because of that leadership. I thank you think of the VA as their system. With that, Mr. Chairman, I yield to for that. A larger number of women are serv- the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Mr. Chairman, with that, I yield back ing in the military, and in the future KENNEDY). the balance of my time. we are going to see higher numbers of Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Chairman, I AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MRS. WILSON OF NEW women veterans, and they will face dif- don’t want anyone to mistake, after MEXICO ferent problems and challenges as they hearing the previous debate or any one Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. age. One in seven veterans of the cur- of these amendments, what the big pic- Chairman, I offer an amendment. rent war on terrorism, one in seven ture is here today. The success story The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- Americans who are deployed in Iraq today, the take-away message today is ignate the amendment. and Afghanistan is a woman, and yet that this bill is the biggest increase in The text of the amendment is as fol- the VA health care system is very ori- veterans health care in the history of lows: ented towards the health care needs of the veterans health care system, the Amendment offered by Mrs. WILSON of New men. Mexico: Just let me give you one example. If biggest increase in the 77-year history Page 31, line 6, after ‘‘Philippines’’, insert of the veterans health care system; and ‘‘: Provided further, That of the funds made you are a veteran and you go to the VA it has happened under the chairman- available under this heading, $2,000,000 is for for a clinic on PTSD, if everyone else ship of CHET EDWARDS. the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans in that group is a guy, are you really Every amendment here is talking under section 542 of title 38, United States getting the care that is appropriate to about nickels and dimes compared to Code’’. you? A lot of women veterans don’t feel the overwhelming increase in billions The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the comfortable in those settings. They are of dollars, billions of dollars that are order of the House of today, the gentle- not sure that the OB/GYN care is what

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I want to thank my these clinics we have report language ment is to get the VA to bring together colleague from Texas for putting to- in this bill to require the VA to report a group of people who can truly devote gether a great bill. I know he has been back to us the status of these clinics. the time and effort needed to study the a long-time advocate of the best care I think it is pretty clear the reason needs of women veterans and examine possible for our veterans in this coun- the VA hasn’t funded many of these the care that is available to our women try. And as a military general, I want clinics, and there are 717 that have veterans and the challenges that we to commend him for the great work he been funded, is simply that they didn’t face so that they can report their find- has done on a bipartisan basis. And I have enough money to fund the clinics. ings to Congress and to the VA so that thank you for that, Chairman. That is one reason we worked so hard we as a body can evaluate and adjust Mr. Chairman, I rise today to bring this year in this Congress to provide an the system so that all of our veterans attention to the shortcomings of the increase in VA care funding that is un- get the care that they have earned. Department of Veterans Affairs in ad- precedented in our Nation’s history. If I am very grateful, and I think all dressing the infrastructure needs of you count the 2007 continuing resolu- Americans are, to those who serve our community-based outpatient clinics. tion plus the Iraq war supplemental Nation, and we have a responsibility to These clinics provide convenient care plus this bill, if it passes today and be- make sure that they receive the best to our veterans on an outpatient basis. comes law, we will have provided in possible care. The burdens of this war There are currently 64 pending clin- this Congress this year in the last 6 on terrorism has fallen on the shoul- ics that have received approval from months an $11.9 billion increase in VA ders of a relatively small number of the VA either in fiscal year 2007 or fis- discretionary spending, 90 percent of Americans who have volunteered to cal year 2008. One of those clinics is set which goes to VA medical care. take great risks on our behalf. We owe to be established in my district in I hope that with passage of this bill, them, our veterans past, present and Hickory, North Carolina. When opened, and now the administration has agreed future, a debt of gratitude for their this clinic will serve approximately not to veto it, we will perhaps have selflessness and for their service. We 10,000 veterans on an outpatient basis enough money to fund some of the clin- need to make sure that our veterans annually. However, since the VA Mid- ics that have not been funded. get the benefits they were promised, Atlantic Health Care Network an- We will look forward to working with the health care they deserve, and the nounced last June that the clinic in the gentleman. He deserves an answer recognition that our Nation owes Hickory would open in January of this from the VA. I don’t know why the them. year, there has been nothing but delay Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance gentleman hasn’t gotten an answer after delay after delay. Now, veterans of my time. back from the VA. I encourage you to Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I in western North Carolina are frus- keep calling them or talking to them move to strike the last word. trated with these delays, as many of us until they do answer you. I want to thank the gentlelady for are, and there seems to be this common Again, I can’t answer specifically on her strong voice on behalf of women issue throughout the system. where Hickory does stand or should veterans. I had the honor of working in This particular clinic has been in the stand in the process. That should be a the Texas State Senate under then works in some way or another for process based on the reality of the vet- Lieutenant Governor Bill Hobby, whose roughly 12 years, Mr. Chairman. The erans’ needs, comparing one commu- mother, Oveta Culp Hobby, played a time is up for delays, and veterans of nity to another. But I sure look for- leading role in heading the WACs in these 64 regions are entitled to an- ward to working with our colleagues to World War II. swers. see that we have enough funding in When I was first elected to the House Last month, my two North Carolina this bill to increase the number of VA in 1990, the famous, some would say in- colleagues in the Senate and I formally clinics that we can build around the famous, but the wonderful and always requested an update about the status of country. famous Sarah McClendon, the White the outpatient clinic in Hickory. Un- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- House reporter, who I think at one fortunately, we have yet to receive a ance of my time. point was second in line in seniority at response to our inquiry. Our veterans, I The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will read. the White House and was an outspoken believe, deserve better. The Clerk read as follows: advocate on behalf of women veterans. I would ask that as this bill moves TITLE III And I thank the gentlelady for con- forward to the Senate and to con- RELATED AGENCIES ference, the chairman and the ranking tinuing in the tradition of Ms. Hobby AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION and Ms. McClendon. member work to get answers from the There is no doubt that the VA has Department of Veterans Affairs, an- SALARIES AND EXPENSES come a long way in its history in try- swers to why we have these continued For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- ing to improve care to women veterans, delays for pending outpatient clinics. vided for, of the American Battle Monu- ments Commission, including the acquisition but we have yet a long way to go. And Veterans in Hickory, North Carolina, of land or interest in land in foreign coun- for that reason, I will support this and across the country have sacrificed tries; purchases and repair of uniforms for amendment. too much for our country and deserve caretakers of national cemeteries and monu- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- to have, at the very least, convenient ments outside of the United States and its ance of my time. health care. They deserve a proper ex- territories and possessions; rent of office and Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. I thank planation and progress report as well. garage space in foreign countries; purchase my colleague for his support of this ef- I also want to finish by commending (one-for-one replacement basis only) and hire fort. I look forward to working with the chairman for his, again, hard work of passenger motor vehicles; not to exceed him to make sure that the VA under- $7,500 for official reception and representa- on increasing funding for our veterans. tion expenses; and insurance of official takes this effort and takes it seriously, I know that on both sides of the aisle motor vehicles in foreign countries, when re- and we get some good, solid rec- we are very pleased with the work quired by law of such countries, $43,470,000, ommendations that all of us can work you’ve done, both the chairman and to remain available until expended. on. the ranking member, and we are look- FOREIGN CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS ACCOUNT Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of ing forward to passage. For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- my time. b 1500 vided for, of the American Battle Monu- The CHAIRMAN. The question is on ments Commission, $11,000,000, to remain the amendment offered by the gentle- Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, re- available until expended, for purposes au- woman from New Mexico (Mrs. WIL- claiming my time, let me thank the thorized by section 2109 of title 36, United SON). gentleman for his kind comments and States Code.

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The Clerk will des- ber one, lead to greater transparency VETERANS CLAIMS ignate the amendment. in agency asset and records manage- SALARIES AND EXPENSES The text of the amendment is as fol- ment; number two, enhance govern- For necessary expenses for the operation of lows: mental reform and efficiency; and, the United States Court of Appeals for Vet- Amendment No. 13 offered by Mrs. number three, spur agencies to build erans Claims as authorized by sections 7251 BLACKBURN: best practices and conduct themselves through 7298 of title 38, United States Code, In section 405 (page 48, beginning on line $21,397,000, of which $1,300,000 shall be avail- in a more businesslike manner. 11), strike ‘‘encouraged’’ and insert ‘‘di- able for the purpose of providing financial Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, if the rected’’. assistance as described, and in accordance gentlewoman will yield, I think this is with the process and reporting procedures The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the a good amendment, and I will support set forth, under this heading in Public Law order of the House today, the gentle- it. I think there will be broad bipar- 102–229. woman from Tennessee (Mrs. tisan support for your amendment, be- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE—CIVIL BLACKBURN) and a Member opposed cause it is well thought out and it is a CEMETERIAL EXPENSES, ARMY each will control 5 minutes. positive thing to do. We will support it. SALARIES AND EXPENSES The Chair recognizes the gentle- Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, For necessary expenses, as authorized by woman from Tennessee. reclaiming my time, I thank the chair- law, for maintenance, operation, and im- Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, I man for thinking about the records provement of Arlington National Cemetery yield myself such time as I may con- process with our veterans and our mili- and Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National sume. Cemetery, including the purchase of two pas- tary. senger motor vehicles for replacement only, Mr. Chairman, American businesses Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- and not to exceed $1,000 for official reception in the private sector continue to ad- ance of my time. and representation expenses, $30,592,000, to vance the use of information and e- The CHAIRMAN. The question is on remain available until expended. In addition, commerce technology to strengthen the amendment offered by the gentle- such sums as may be necessary for parking their bottom line and increase cus- woman from Tennessee (Mrs. maintenance, repairs and replacement, to be tomer service. However, too many gov- BLACKBURN). derived from the Lease of Department of De- ernment agencies continue to use anti- The amendment was agreed to. fense Real Property for Defense Agencies ac- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will read. count. quated operating systems that do not The Clerk read as follows: ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME use taxpayer dollars efficiently or cre- ate optimal conditions for customer SEC. 406. None of the funds made available TRUST FUND in this Act may be transferred to any depart- For expenses necessary for the Armed service. Right here in the House of Represent- ment, agency, or instrumentality of the Forces Retirement Home to operate and United States Government except pursuant maintain the Armed Forces Retirement atives, we offer Americans e-commerce to a transfer made by, or transfer authority Home—Washington, District of Columbia services in the form of ‘‘Write Your provided in, this or any other appropriations and the Armed Forces Retirement Home— Rep.’’ I am sure most of my colleagues Act. Gulfport, Mississippi, to be paid from funds and their staff use this program, and SEC. 407. Unless stated otherwise, all re- available in the Armed Forces Retirement they use it with efficiency. It helps us ports and notifications required by this Act Home Trust Fund, $55,724,000. to stay in touch. shall be submitted to the Subcommittee on ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME I have a military post in my district, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and FEDERAL FUND PAYMENT Fort Campbell. It is located in Mont- Related Agencies of the Committee on Ap- propriations of the House of Representatives For payment to the ‘‘Armed Forces Retire- gomery County, Tennessee. I also have ment Home’’, $800,000, to remain available and the Subcommittee on Military Construc- until expended. 60,000 veterans that are there. One of tion, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies TITLE IV the things we find is that many times of the Committee on Appropriations of the our agencies, working with these con- GENERAL PROVISIONS Senate. stituents, continue to do business on SEC. 408. The Director of the Congressional SEC. 401. No part of any appropriation con- antiquated systems that don’t optimize Budget Office shall, not later than February tained in this Act shall remain available for 1, 2008, submit to the Committees on Appro- obligation beyond the current fiscal year un- efficiently. That is why I am offering this priations of the House of Representatives less expressly so provided herein. and the Senate a report projecting annual SEC. 402. Such sums as may be necessary amendment today. Increasing the use appropriations necessary for the Department for fiscal year 2008 pay raises for programs of e-commerce technology and proce- of Veterans Affairs to continue providing funded by this Act shall be absorbed within dures in the bureaucracy will allow necessary health care to veterans for fiscal the levels appropriated in this Act. years 2009 through 2012. SEC. 403. None of the funds made available critical agencies funded under this act in this Act may be used for any program, to operate more efficiently. But, more AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MRS. MUSGRAVE project, or activity, when it is made known importantly, it will allow our members Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Chairman, I to the Federal entity or official to which the of the military and our veterans to offer an amendment. funds are made available that the program, gain access to records, especially The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- project, or activity is not in compliance with health records, that they need in a ignate the amendment. any Federal law relating to risk assessment, timely manner. The text of the amendment is as fol- the protection of private property rights, or lows: unfunded mandates. I want to thank the chairman for rec- SEC. 404. No part of any funds appropriated ognizing this important business objec- Amendment offered by Mrs. MUSGRAVE: in this Act shall be used by an agency of the tive. The underlying legislation takes a At the end of the bill (before the short executive branch, other than for normal and step forward to the goal by encour- title), add the following new section: recognized executive-legislative relation- aging the agencies to expand the use of SEC. ll. None of the funds appropriated ships, for publicity or propaganda purposes, or otherwise made available in this Act may e-commerce. be used for any action that is related to or and for the preparation, distribution or use My amendment, however, is an im- of any kit, pamphlet, booklet, publication, promotes the expansion of the boundaries or radio, television, or film presentation de- portant step further. It would direct size of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in signed to support or defeat legislation pend- the agencies funded under H.R. 2642 to southeastern Colorado. ing before Congress, except in presentation expand the use of e-commerce tech- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the to Congress itself. nologies in the conducting of their order of the House of today, the gentle- SEC. 405. All departments and agencies business practices within the limits, woman from Colorado (Mrs. MUSGRAVE) funded under this Act are encouraged, within within the limits, of the existing stat- the limits of the existing statutory authori- and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. ED- ties and funding, to expand their use of ‘‘E- ute and funding. WARDS) each will control 5 minutes. Commerce’’ technologies and procedures in It is a straightforward, simple The Chair recognizes the gentle- the conduct of their business practices and amendment. As we know, the bureauc- woman from Colorado. public service activities. racy is not going to do this on their Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Chairman, I AMENDMENT NO. 13 OFFERED BY MRS. own. They need the oversight from yield myself such time as I may con- BLACKBURN Congress. sume. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, I If successful, we have got three Mr. Chairman, I would like to com- offer an amendment. points we hope it would achieve: num- mend the chairman for his work on

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I am honored to be beneficiaries of the BRAC 2005 process, it is 236,000 acres presently. The Army the only veteran of the Colorado dele- getting two additional brigades that is wanting to expand this by 418,000 ad- gation. are moving from Fort Hood as well as ditional acres. As an Army man, today I am sad- additional forces there. So I am going to oppose the amendment because I be- If you drive in that area of our State, dened to rise in opposition to the lieve it would stop even the planning you will see this sign. This was created Army’s plan to condemn nearly half a process for even a smaller amount, by a high school teacher from La million acres of privately owned much smaller than 418,000 acres. I un- Junta: ‘‘Our land is our life. It is not ranches and farms in my district. derstand why the gentlewoman and the for sale.’’ Pinon Canyon currently has a 235,000- acre training facility which Fort Car- gentleman are opposing what the As a very strong supporter of the Army’s intentions are, but at least United States military, but also a very son utilizes in southeastern Colorado. Now the Army is seeking to expand the let’s clarify that there is no money in strong supporter of our private prop- this bill for land acquisition. erty rights, I am opposed to this expan- Pinon Canyon site by an additional I yield to Mr. SALAZAR. sion, and my amendment would say 418,000 acres, utilizing condemnation as a power to do so. The Army’s plans in- Mr. SALAZAR. I agree there is no that no funds in this bill would be used money for actual land acquisition, but for the expansion. clude taking this land by condemna- tion. If the Army succeeds, Fort Carson there is money for the planning proc- A month ago in Colorado, our Demo- and Pinon Canyon combined will be ess. Do you agree with me that in the cratic Governor, Bill Ritter, signed larger than the State of Rhode Island. 2005 BRAC decision that the Army into law a bill to withdraw the State’s Opposition to the expansion is uni- clearly stated they did not need any consent to give up any land that the fied, as the gentlewoman from Colo- additional land in Colorado when they United States Army might acquire rado stated. But when the Army ac- moved the troops from Fort Hood to through condemnation. So there is a quired the original Pinon Canyon land Colorado to Fort Carson? Is that cor- very strong message that comes from in 1982, they promised local landowners rect? our State legislature, from our house that it would never be expanded. Now Mr. EDWARDS. Reclaiming my time, and senate and from our Governor. But they are planning to take even more. actually, this is the first BRAC round, the most poignant opposition that I The loss of 400,000 acres of ranch land, in 2005, that I actually voted against. hear about is from the farmers and Mr. Chairman, would devastate the One of the reasons was that I felt the ranchers, many of them who have been economy of southeast Colorado. Army was making some decisions that there for five generations who will lose The BRAC decision of 2005 stated weren’t in the best interests of the tax- their land, who will lose their way of that the Army did not need additional payers and the Army. But the Army life. space. In 1970, the Army first looked at made their decisions. The BRAC rec- When you look at the opposition to condemning land in El Paso County, ommendations were passed by the Con- the Pinon Canyon expansion, it goes on which is now in Mr. LAMBORN’s district gress, and now they are being imple- and on. But, interestingly enough, it is for the original Pinon Canyon. Many mented. I do have some concerns de- very diverse. The opposition comes residents from El Paso County fought spite my opposition to BRAC 2005 that from the National Cattlemen’s Beef As- against the possible land grab in their if we totally stop the planning for this sociation. It comes from property own backyard, and the site was eventu- expansion, we could seriously impact rights groups. But it also comes from ally moved to southeast Colorado. the training of forces during a critical groups such as the Sierra Club, Colo- I would ask my fellow Members, if time in the Army’s history. rado Springs Chapter. This is all over you can’t support this in your back- I respect the gentleman’s position, the political spectrum that this expan- yard, please don’t support it in my dis- and I am going to encourage the Army sion is opposed. trict. to sit down and meet with both Mem- As we think about what could happen Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I bers who are sponsoring this amend- in that area, it is interesting to look at yield myself such time as I may con- ment, and perhaps the gentlelady and the National Trust for Historic Preser- sume. gentleman can win this vote. vation issues and their 2000 list of Mr. Chairman, let me say this is with But if not, I am still going to encour- America’s most endangered places: mixed feelings: I want to make it clear age the Army to sit down and deal with ‘‘Pinon Canyon, Colorado. In South- that I think the Army has responsi- the landowners and the people of Colo- eastern Colorado, under uninterrupted bility to these communities in Colo- rado, and the two of you in particular, blue skies, Pinon Canyon is an area of rado to sit down with them, work with to try to address this problem and the scenic buttes, river valleys, family them and work with the landowners, concerns, the legitimate concerns that ranches and historic and archeological because it is my understanding that at you have raised. sites that span 11,500 years. The area is one point the Army made the state- Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, I move threatened by the United States ment that it would not exercise emi- to strike the requisite number of Army’s plan to expand its maneuver nent domain. words. training ground by as much as 418,000 I also want to clarify that there is no The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman acres, a move that could lead to forced money in this bill to allow for any ac- from Mississippi is recognized for 5 condemnation of private lands and quisition of any land. The money in minutes. damage or destroy historic Santa Fe this bill could be used by the Army to Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, for a Trail monuments, ranches and historic pursue plans to later acquire land. different perspective, I yield to the and prehistoric archeological sites.’’ I respect Mrs. MUSGRAVE and Mr. gentleman from Colorado (Mr. That is what is at stake in south- SALAZAR for their opposition, and I say LAMBORN). eastern Colorado. As we look at how that with great respect to you, Mr. Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I much land the government already SALAZAR, knowing of your service and thank the ranking member for yielding owns, in the red area you can see how your family’s service to our Nation’s me this time. much of our State is already govern- military. The reason I personally op- I rise today in opposition to this ment land in Colorado. The expansion pose this amendment is that the Army amendment which would cut off all of the Pinon Canyon maneuver site sees Fort Carson as an important part funding to study an expansion of the would be as large as the State of Rhode of growing the Army, of bringing Pinon Canyon maneuver site. This Island. It is striking. troops back from Germany and South amendment would stop the Army from

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By prohibiting these funds, the Army we are receiving calls from people who The question was taken; and the would not even be able to study the have made airline plans and are hoping Chairman announced that the noes ap- area and complete an environmental to get back to their districts and to peared to have it. impact statement. The purpose of an their homes for Father’s Day. Mindful Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Chairman, I de- EIS is to assess the environmental, of that, I am happy to yield to the mand a recorded vote. economic and other impacts of a pro- gentlelady. The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause posed action before a Federal action is Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Chairman, I 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on even taken up. would just like to point out that my the amendment offered by the gentle- Private property rights are deeply son-in-law served in Afghanistan, and I woman from Colorado will be post- important to me. Any option to in- would like to commend Mr. SALAZAR, poned. crease the size of the PCMS should be his father and his son for their service thoroughly studied, and if plans for the to this great Nation and point out that Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I expansion were to go forward, it should in the 1970s the land was thought about move to strike the last word. occur to the greatest extent possible, if in the Colorado Springs area in El Paso The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman not completely through willing sellers. County, and the landowners there from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. The type of enemy we are now facing fought it. Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, Mr. overseas is much different than during And so when anyone would imply WICKER and I would not want to cut off the Cold War. PCMS contains terrain that Mr. SALAZAR and I, Mr. Chairman, any Member from expressing his or her much like areas such as Iraq and Af- are responding to political pressure, heartfelt views on important issues in ghanistan. We are fortunate as a coun- what we are doing is standing up for this bill, but we would like to bring to try to have this training area, but the private property rights and balancing the attention of the House and our col- Army has outgrown it. It would be a that with our concern that our soldiers leagues that there are a number of col- shame to not even study the possibility have the proper training. leagues trying to catch airplanes to get of using an existing facility that could It is like Mr. SALAZAR said, you op- back home for Father’s Day weekend. easily be transformed into a 22nd-cen- pose it in your own yard, but it is okay There are a number of amendments tury facility. During the Cold War, di- for someone else. I am standing up for that are subject to a point of order. I visions consisting of approximately those ranchers. You might as well would like to respectfully request 20,000 soldiers fought in relatively cross southeastern Colorado off the Members on those amendments to keep small areas in Europe. Consequently, map if this expansion goes forward. So your remarks to 2 minutes. I will re- training could be conducted in areas of I respectfully look at the opinion of my serve my right to exercise a point of approximately 22,000 acres or 5 by 7 friend from Colorado and I do say, order. If we take too much time, we miles. Today, brigade-size formations though, that in this country the gov- might have to go ahead and exercise of approximately 3,500 soldiers must ernment owns enough land. There are those points of order. now operate in and control areas of ap- alternatives to this that would be sat- If we could proceed ahead expedi- proximately 615,000 acres, or 31 by 31 isfactory in balancing our support for tiously, I would appreciate that. miles. While Army units have gotten small- private property rights and our support AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. HALL OF er, the battlefield has gotten larger. We for our troops. NEW YORK owe our soldiers proper training for the Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Chairman, I Mr. HALL of New York. Mr. Chair- conditions they will experience in support this amendment. man, I offer an amendment. Passage of this amendment will not stop the other combat theaters. Not allowing The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- proposed expansion of the Army’s Pinon Can- the soldiers to train adequately puts ignate the amendment. yon Maneuver Site in southeastern Colorado, them in harm’s way. The text of the amendment is as fol- but it will delay consideration of the Army’s The Army is simply asking for an op- lows: portunity to study an expansion. To plans until two very important questions can be answered: (1) What are the Army’s real Amendment No. 3 offered by Mr. HALL of deny them this opportunity would be New York: to substitute political pressure for the training needs, and (2) will the Army assure Coloradans that it will not resort to condemna- At the end of the bill (before the short considered judgment of our military title), insert the following: commanders who are charged with tion to acquire land? Before giving the Army money to take the SEC. ll. None of the funds made available training and protecting our troops. in this Act may be used to provide to any of- It is unrealistic and irresponsible to first steps toward expanding these training ficer of the Department of Veterans Affairs think other public lands in Colorado or grounds, we should be convinced that there is who is appointed by the President, by and the West, such as roadless wilderness a real military need for the Army to acquire an with the consent of the Senate, or to any areas or national parks, could be used additional 418,000 acres. I have kept an open Deputy Under Secretary or Deputy Assistant as a substitute. No critic of PCMS has mind on this question and that that is why, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Af- come forward with a responsible and along with the Chairman and Ranking Member fairs a performance award under section 5384 of title 5, United States Code, or a perform- specific alternative. The longer dis- of the Readiness Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee, I have asked the ance-based cash award under section 4505a of tances involved would also make that such title. difficult. Government Accountability Office to report to Over 200 soldiers from Fort Carson Congress on whether this expansion is the The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the have died in Iraq and Afghanistan right way to meet the Army’s training require- order of the House of today, the gen- fighting terrorism. The soldiers and ments and what other alternatives the Army tleman from New York (Mr. HALL) and commanders at Fort Carson know what should consider. a Member opposed each will control 5 it takes to wage war in the 21st cen- More important, it is abundantly clear to me minutes. tury, and they are serious about it. It that there is no support—even among pro- The Chair recognizes the gentleman would truly be a shame if they don’t ponents of an expansion—for the Army’s use from New York. have the proper training facilities so of eminent domain to acquire any land. But so Mr. HALL of New York. Mr. Chair- that they can succeed. The Army far, the Army has been reluctant to give the man, my amendment makes a small should at least be given a chance to State of Colorado and the landowners in the change to funding at the Department study the issue and present their find- area a commitment that it will not resort to of Veterans Affairs. It would prohibit ings. condemnation. For me, that commitment is es- any funding to be spent for perform- I strongly urge my colleagues to op- sential, and unless and until the Army makes ance bonuses to senior level staff at the pose this amendment. clear it will not use condemnation, I believe Department for fiscal year 2008.

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As I begin, let me state that the De- issue; and I would prefer that rather With that, I withdraw my reservation partment of Veterans Affairs has done than eliminating bonuses altogether of objection. a very good job in many areas for our that we have them tied to performance, The CHAIRMAN. Without objection, Nation’s veterans. In fact, its health as bonuses should be. So if the chair- the amendment is withdrawn. care system is rated amongst the very man agrees, I would like to work with There was no objection. best in the country, and the demand of him and other Members on a separate Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I veterans to get into the system speaks piece of legislation to add account- move to strike the last word. to the high level of care that it pro- ability to the bonus process to the De- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- vides. partment. tleman from Texas is recognized for 5 However, there remains a significant As in private industry, bonuses at the minutes. need for improvement in many areas. VA should be tied to performance, and Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I In the last 3 years, the VA has under- I believe all of us want to see that hap- yield to the gentleman from New York estimated its health care budget by pen, want to see the backlog reduced, (Mr. HALL). nearly $1 billion. It has roughly 600,000 and want to see our veterans get their Mr. HALL of New York. Mr. Chair- veterans claims backlogged and vet- claims processed promptly. man, thank you for agreeing to allow erans currently waiting an average of Mr. Chairman, I yield to the chair- the amendment to be withdrawn. 177 days before receiving a decision on man. For the record, I would like to say their claim. Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I that Under Secretary Mansfield, under Furthermore, according to a draft In- want to thank Mr. HALL for his strong oath this week at the Subcommittee on spector General’s report, the VA is sig- leadership; first, on trying to see that Oversight hearing, at least six times nificantly overstating its success in this Congress, which we are going to do answered that he did not know the in- getting patients timely appointments in this bill, provides the funding to re- formation and would have to go back with VA doctors. The number of claims duce the terrible backlog of veterans and respond in writing. And one of pending before the Department has cases pending. As he mentioned, there those times specifically had do with an steadily increased over the last 5 years. are over 400,000-plus veterans waiting individual who was identified by the The current wait time is nearly 2 for their cases to be considered. Congressional Research Service as months longer than what Secretary And, secondly, for bringing to the at- being a presidential appointee who is Nicholson suggested in front of our tention of the Congress the problems among those receiving bonuses. Veterans Affairs Subcommittee would raised by the bonuses given to a num- So at least in one case that may need be acceptable to him, which was 125 ber of VA employees at a time when so to be clarified. days rather than the 177 currently many veterans are waiting for their AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON-LEE OF being suffered by our veterans. That is benefits. TEXAS nearly a 2-month difference. I thank the gentleman for agreeing Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. The Secretary himself called this to withdraw the amendment. We have Chairman, I offer an amendment. ‘‘unacceptable.’’ However, the awards every intention of working with him The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- for bonuses last year ranged up to and and the Veterans’ Affairs Committee ignate the amendment. included a number of members of high on which he serves as a subcommittee The text of the amendment is as fol- management at the VA of $33,000 in an- chairman to address the inequities of lows: nual bonus. Their award bonuses were this situation. Amendment offered by Ms. JACKSON-LEE of because of evaluations of outstanding Mr. HALL of New York. Mr. Chair- Texas: and excellent. In fact, 87 percent of the man, with the chairman’s agreement, I Page 49, after line 11, insert the following senior staff were called ‘‘outstanding’’ ask unanimous consent to withdraw new section: SEC. 409. (a) The Secretary of Veterans Af- or ‘‘excellent’’ in performance. One of the amendment. those who got the $33,000 bonus had fairs shall increase the number of medical The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection centers specializing in post-traumatic stress only served in his position from Feb- to the request of the gentleman from disorder in underserved urban areas, which ruary 2006 until September 2006. So an New York? shall include using the services of existing outstanding performance for 6 months Mr. BUYER. Mr. Chairman, reserving health care entities. earned that individual a $33,000 bonus; the right to object, this amendment is (b) At least one of the existing health care this at a time when our veterans are either ill-conceived or politically con- institutions used by the Secretary pursuant waiting 177 days average to have their ceived in that the Deputy Secretary is to subsection (a) shall be— claims for disability heard. And if they (1) located in an area defined as a HUBzone the gentleman who came to the com- (as that term is defined in section 3(p) of the go to an appeal, it is an average of 2 mittee to testify, and that was by Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(p)) on the years to wait for that appeal to be agreement at the committee. basis of one or more qualified census tracts; heard. This simply makes no sense. It So to say that the administration (2) located within a State that has sus- is either unacceptable or it is out- sent someone who was uninformed is tained more than five percent of the total standing, but it can’t be both. not a good way to address this to our causalities suffered by the United States I am sure that most of the staff at colleagues. Armed Forces in Operation Enduring Free- the Department is dedicated and hard- dom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, as May 1, working and the service they provided b 1530 2007; and in often excellent, but in other areas it That was by agreement of the com- (3) have at least 20 years experience and significant expertise in providing treatment is unsatisfactory. Our veterans deserve mittee, and it was the Deputy Sec- and counseling services with respect to sub- accountability from the VA. Yet Sec- retary of the VA who came in and who stance abuse, alcohol addiction, and psy- retary Nicholson himself has signed off testified, and as a matter of fact, his chiatric or stress-related disorders to popu- on all of these bonuses, making only testimony, that I will share with all lations with special needs, including vet- one change since 2004. my colleagues, is that he testified just erans and members of the Armed Forces Veterans in my district and across last week during the Oversight and In- serving on active duty. the country were outraged when The vestigations Subcommittee hearing on The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the Washington Post and the Army Times the SEC bonuses, at which the author order of the House of today, the gentle- broke this story a couple of months of this amendment was present and he woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE) ago. The VA Committee and the Sub- said, by statute, senior executive presi- and a Member opposed each will con- committee on Oversight invited Sec- dentially appointed and Senate-con- trol 5 minutes. retary Nicholson to testify this week firmed appointees are not eligible for The Chair recognizes the gentle- and explain the bonuses. However, he performance bonuses. woman from Texas.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:03 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.167 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6557 Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. I want to take special privilege to ac- down. The message that incidents like Walter Chairman, let me offer my apprecia- knowledge the DeGeorge in my com- Reed Medical Center sends to our troops is tion to the full Committee on Appro- munity for my homeless vets, a facility that we do not care enough. But that is not the priations, both the chairman and rank- for homeless vets, DeGeorge at Union message we wish to send. The Veterans Ad- ing member, and to this subcommittee. Station and U.S. Vets. All of them con- ministration and Military Construction Appro- I’ve seen enormous commitment to bi- front veterans and returning soldiers priations Act of 2008, H.R. 2642, will go long partisanship between Mr. EDWARDS with PTSD. If we expand these facili- away toward correcting this misapprehension. and, of course, Mr. WICKER. But my ties so that rural and small cities and All members of the House are indebted to our good colleague and friend from Texas even inner city areas, which is what colleague, Mr. EDWARDS of Texas, for his has outdone himself, and this par- my amendment is focused on, every- masterful leadership in shepherding this land- ticular veterans appropriation, the body would have the opportunity to be mark legislation to the House floor. For the Military Construction Veterans Affairs able to access help with PTSD. 25,380, 2,401 from Texas, brave men and appropriation, signifies nothing but joy I would ask my colleagues to con- women who have been wounded in Iraq and for Americans and veterans all across sider as we move toward conference to Afghanistan, help is on the way. And the this country. be able to work on this issue in an ex- 3,519, 298 from Texas, heroes who have Might I just cite the fact that this panded way. given the last full measure of devotion will al- bill moves above the President’s budget Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chair- ways be in our hearts and prayers. in medical services, making it $28.9 bil- man, I rise to speak in strong support of the Mr. Chairman, my amendment requires the lion; moves above the President’s re- bill and in favor of my amendment. I also rise Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the quest on homeless vets, $130 million; to express my sincere appreciation to Mr. ED- number of medical facilities specializing in moves above the President’s request on WARDS, the chairman of the Appropriations I post-traumatic stress disorder located in un- medical facilities, $4.1 billion; and subcommittee on Veterans Affairs and Military derserved urban areas. Access to post-trau- moves above it on extended care facili- Construction, and the Chairman of the Vet- matic stress disorder treatment is especially ties, $165 million. erans Affairs Committee, Mr. FILNER, for all important since veterans living in such areas Many of us have risen to the floor they have done and continue to do to make are less likely to be diagnosed and treated for today to talk about post-traumatic real President Lincoln’s admonition that ‘‘we post-traumatic stress disorder. stress. I just wanted to remind my col- care for him who has borne the battle, and for Mr. Chairman, PTSD is one of the most leagues of the kind of horror and night- his widow and orphan.’’ prevalent and devastating psychological mare that many of our soldiers and re- In particular, I wish to commend Chairman wounds suffered by the brave men and turning soldiers and veterans live with, EDWARDS, for the leadership, commitment, and women fighting in far off lands to defend the suffering from PTSD. It is simply to foresight he has demonstrated on the issue of values and freedom we hold dear. acknowledge the fact that over and PTSD and the overall mental health of our na- For those of us whose daily existence is not over again you relive the tragedy of tion’s veterans. On February 28, 2007, he an- lived in harm’s way, it is difficult to imagine the the experience, whether it’s small arms nounced that $3 million has been made avail- horrific images that American servicemen and fire, whether it’s IEDs, whether it’s able for the Waco VA PTSD program in 2006 women deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan, and seeing your comrade fall in battle in which is now available so that researchers at other theaters of war see on a daily basis. In front of you, whether it’s seeing his Fort Hood, Texas A&M, Baylor, the Temple an instant a suicide bomber, an lED, or an in- body implode, you know that you’re re- VA, and the Waco VA hospital work towards surgent can obliterate your best friend and living it, and the number one basis of realizing their goal of making the Waco VA, in right in front of your face. Yet, you are trained PTSD is military and combat exposure. conjunction with Ft. Hood and the Temple VA, and expected to continue on with the mission, Just for the record, let me acknowl- a world-class PTSD and mental health care and you do, even though you may not even edge that 94 percent of the soldiers in research center. have reached your 20th birthday. Iraq reported receiving small arms fire; Like Mr. EDWARDS and Mr. Filner, I am com- But there always comes a reckoning. And it 86 percent of soldiers in Iraq reported mitted to improving the lives of thousands of usually comes after stress and trauma of bat- knowing someone who was seriously veterans who have risked their lives for our tle is over and you are alone with your injured or killed. This is a major issue nation, and I believe my amendment plays a thoughts and memories. And the horror of and it is a major part of the lives of our crucial role in ensuring that veterans suffering those desperate and dangerous encounters soldiers. from PTSD receive the medical treatment they with the enemy and your own mortality come Mr. Chairman, my amendment sim- desperately need. flooding back. ply was to do this: It was to provide Mr. Chairman, thank you for this opportunity PTSD was first brought to public attention in more medical centers in places like to explain my amendment to H.R. 2642, the relation to war veterans, but it can result from rural areas or small cities to be able to Veterans Affairs and Military Construction Ap- a variety of traumatic incidents, such as mug- be utilized for PTSD. I know Chairman propriations Act for Fiscal Year of 2008. As a ging, rape, torture, being kidnapped or held EDWARDS knows this issue because it Member of Congress from Texas, a state captive, child abuse, car accidents, train was his leadership that generated the which has sustained more casualties in the wrecks, plane crashes, bombings, or natural change of the Waco veterans hospital ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq than disasters such as floods or earthquakes. into a mental health facility. I want all but one other, I am pleased to offer this People with PTSD may startle easily, be- that to continue to stand, and I want amendment. This amendment is intended to come emotionally numb, especially in relation to thank him for the increased dollars address the urgent need for more post-trau- to people with whom they used to be close, he’s put in for PTSD. matic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment and lose interest in things they used to enjoy, have But, Mr. Chairman, I have a veterans counseling facilities servicing veterans living in trouble feeling affectionate, be irritable, be- advisory committee that’s indicated some of the more distressed areas of our come more aggressive, or even become vio- that we need centers around the Na- country. lent. They avoid situations that remind them of tion, smaller centers maybe in small Mr. Chairman, according to Webster’s, dig- the original incident, and anniversaries of the hospitals, that would respond to vet- nity is ‘‘the quality or condition of being es- incident are often very difficult. PTSD symp- erans and returning soldiers, maybe teemed, honored or worthy.’’ We can never do toms seem to be worse if the event that trig- even to the extent of reimbursing them enough to honor our wounded veterans. Stud- gered them was deliberately initiated by an- by being in those particular centers. ies have shown that 30 percent of troops de- other person, as in a mugging or a kidnap- Let me close by simply saying that ployed to Iraq suffer from depression, anxiety, ping. Most people with PTSD repeatedly relive this bill is comprehensive. I look for- or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). the trauma in their thoughts during the day ward to working with the chairman on However, when wounded troops return home and in nightmares when they sleep. These are more permanent housing for the dis- the treatment they receive is more befitting a called flashbacks. Flashbacks may consist of abled, as we work toward more PTSD second class citizen than a hero. This is a images, sounds, smells, or feelings, and are facilities, even though we have a great shame and a great stain on our nation. often triggered by ordinary occurrences, such amount of resources here, more ad- How these problems could be overlooked or as a door slamming or a car backfiring on the justed housing, if you will, for those neglected by this Administration is street. A person having q flashback may lose who are coming back so they’re not liv- unfathomable. The very leaders that these touch with reality and believe that the trau- ing alone. brave young men and women rely on let them matic incident is happening all over again.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:03 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.170 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE H6558 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2007 Mr. Chairman, the matter is that most vet- Iraq and Afghanistan, many incidents of a proper example, taking the lead in erans with PTSD also have other psychiatric abuse, including killings and rapes by U.S. commonsense conservation measures. disorders, which are a consequence of PTSD. soldiers, have been attributed to ethics lapses Some would say this is an amendment These veterans have co-occurring disorders, caused by the strain of combat. that sets a shining example for the rest which include depression, alcohol and/or drug Mr. Chairman, last Thursday, the Depart- of the country. abuse problems, panic, and/or other anxiety ment of Defense released a report that stated The Federal Government has to be disorders. ‘‘current efforts fall significantly short’’ in pro- the world’s largest consumer of light The current conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq viding help for troops. Further, this report bulbs, and with this amendment, we are the most continuous combat operations found that the psychological health needs of will likely save American taxpayers since Vietnam. Only one comprehensive study America’s military service members, their fami- probably as much as $100 million. has examined the mental health impact of the lies and their survivors pose a daunting and Why Energy Star light bulbs? Well, wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and that was growing challenge to the Department of De- current incandescent bulbs on store performed by Charles W. Hoge, MD. This fense. shelves are obsolete, and they’re highly study looked at the experience of soldiers in I urge adoption of my amendment. And I inefficient. In fact, only 10 percent of the war zone and symptoms of psychological thank the Chairman for his fine work in bring- the energy consumed by each bulb is distress. Soldiers in Iraq are at risk for being ing this exceptional legislation to the House for light, with 90 percent wasted on un- killed or wounded themselves, are likely to floor where it should receive an overwhelm- necessary heat. have witnessed the suffering of others, and ingly favorable vote. Energy Star light bulbs use about 75 may have participated in killing or wounding Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, will percent less energy than the standard others as part of combat operations. All of the gentlewoman yield? incandescent bulbs, as they last as these activities have a demonstrated associa- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. I yield much as 10 times longer. In fact, if tion with the development of PTSD. Hoge’s to the gentleman from Texas. every house in the Nation switched to study indicated that 94 percent of soldiers in Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I Energy Star bulbs, we would have the Iraq reported receiving small-arms fire. In ad- thank the gentlewoman and particu- potential to annually reduce the emis- dition, 86 percent of soldiers in Iraq reported larly want to salute her for her strong sions equivalent of 80 coal-burning knowing someone who was seriously injured support for veterans and, in particular, plants each year, saving 65 billion kilo- or killed, 68 percent reported seeing dead or for PTSD and mental health care stud- watts. seriously injured Americans, and 51 percent ies. This amendment will make the Fed- reported handling or uncovering human re- As she knows, this bill has a signifi- eral Government a shining example of mains. The majority, 77 percent, of soldiers cant increase in funding, historic in- how we can conserve energy, one light deployed to Iraq reported shooting or directing crease in funding, for VA medical care, bulb at a time. fire at the enemy, 48 percent reported being and we have directed in the report of Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- responsible for the death of an enemy com- the bill that a significant part of that ance of my time. batant, and 28 percent reported being respon- money should go to PTSD and mental Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I sible for the death of a noncombatant. health care services. move to strike the last word. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman My amendment recognizes that these sol- So I hope with the funding levels in from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. diers are first and foremost, human. They this bill we will have opportunities to Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, if my carry their experiences with them. Ask a Viet- provide the kind of expanded service colleagues will excuse the pun, I want nam Veteran about the frequency of night- that the gentlewoman has spoken to thank the gentleman for enlight- mares they experience, and one will realize about so eloquently. ening the VA and the DOD on this that serving in the Armed Forces leaves a Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. issue. I’m glad to support this amend- lasting impression, whether good or bad. My Chairman, I thank the distinguished ment. It is an important issue, and we amendment ensures that no soldier is left be- gentleman, and I ask unanimous con- can set a good example for the country hind. By directing the Secretary of Veterans sent to withdraw my amendment. by passing it. Affairs to increase the number of medical fa- The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection The CHAIRMAN. The question is on cilities specializing in PTSD that are located in to the request of the gentlewoman the amendment offered by the gen- underserved urban areas, and conducting a from Texas? tleman from Michigan (Mr. UPTON). concurrent study on increasing access to There was no objection. The amendment was agreed to. PTSD treatment at these facilities those sol- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. UPTON Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I diers will never feel forgotten or taken for Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I offer an move to strike the last word. granted. These soldiers can be certain that amendment. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman Members of Congress will ensure that they re- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. ceive the necessary treatment to guarantee ignate the amendment. Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, it is that their adjustment back into society is a The text of the amendment is as fol- now my pleasure to yield to the gen- successful one. lows: tleman from Texas (Mr. ORTIZ), a val- As the war in Iraq continues to drag on, and Amendment offered by Mr. UPTON: ued leader on armed services and vet- with our country continuing to send military At the end of the bill (before the short erans issues. personnel to Afghanistan, the military has title), insert the following: Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Chairman, on behalf been overwhelmed with returning soldiers suf- SEC. 409. None of the funds made available of our south Texas veterans, we appre- fering from mental health problems. Earlier in this Act may be used to purchase light ciate the committee’s concern regard- this month, Col. Elspeth Ritchie, psychiatry bulbs unless the light bulbs have the ‘‘EN- ing access to inpatient and outpatient consultant to the Army surgeon general, stat- ERGY STAR’’ designation. care for our far south Texas veterans. ed ‘‘as the war has gone on, PTSD and other The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the Let me say I compliment you, Mr. psychological effects of war have increased. order of the House of today, the gen- Chairman, for doing such a great job The number of mental health workers that was tleman from Michigan (Mr. UPTON) and and for having way down in your heart adequate for a peacetime military is not ade- a Member opposed each will control 5 the care of the veterans that served in quate for a nation that’s been at war.’’ minutes. many, many wars, not only in Iraq and Mr. Chairman, according to surveys con- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Afghanistan. ducted of troops in Iraq, 15–20 percent of from Michigan. These veterans have to travel up- Army soldiers have demonstrated signs of Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I first wards of 6 hours each way to receive post-traumatic stress. Symptoms of this seri- want to thank Chairman EDWARDS and inpatient care, and many times they ous disorder include nightmares, flashbacks, Ranking Member WICKER, Mr. OBEY have their appointments cancelled. As emotional detachment, dissociation, insomnia, and others, particularly my coauthor, you know, the VA’s currently final- loss of appetite, memory loss, clinical depres- Ms. HARMAN, on this amendment. izing a study on options to provide in- sion, and anxiety. One year after returning As Congress tackles climate change patient and outpatient specialty care from combat, approximately 35 percent of sol- legislation and examines ways to pro- which will be out this July. diers are seeking some kind of mental health mote energy efficiency, it is so impor- And Mr. Chairman, as you know, this treatment. Among soldiers still stationed in tant that the Federal Government set war has resulted in many casualties.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:03 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.138 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6559 We’ve had over 46 young men killed in AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. PEARCE Now, the director of the service, the this war. We have lost more, between Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Chairman, I offer Secretary, could change this by regula- Chairman HINOJOSA and I, 46 soldiers. an amendment. tion, and all people on this House floor In addition, we’ve had many more sol- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- agree that it should be changed. Back diers maimed and injured; and what we ignate the amendment. in March of 2007, March of this year, we would like to see, Mr. Chairman, would The text of the amendment is as fol- passed the Wounded Warrior Act, H.R. the committee work with us to move lows: 1538, by a vote of 426–0, where we man- the issue of a veterans hospital in Amendment offered by Mr. PEARCE: dated that the Secretary actually do south Texas forward. At the end of the bill (before the short this. Mr. EDWARDS. I thank the chair- title), insert the following: But we also know in Washington that SEC. ll. None of the funds made available man for his strong leadership over the we play games with people, we play in this Act may be used to reimburse em- games with our veterans. So that bill years on behalf of the veterans in south ployees of the Department of Veterans Af- Texas. fairs for official travel expenses until the now is trapped over in the Senate. What my amendment simply does is With that, I’d like to yield to my col- Secretary of Veterans Affairs increases the say we would like for the Secretary not league and close friend, Mr. HINOJOSA. mileage reimbursement rate payable under to pay anyone mileage from this bill, Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Chairman, I rise section 111 of title 38, United States Code, to individuals traveling to or from a Depart- from H.R. 2642, until he remedies the today in strong support of H.R. 2642, ment facility so that such rate is equal to situation with our veterans. Pay them and I also rise on behalf of myself, the the rate payable to Federal Government em- what the mileage costs them to drive. Honorable Congressman ORTIZ and the ployees traveling on official business in pri- We are mandating that they go that far Honorable Congressman CUELLAR and vately-owned vehicles, as prescribed by the to the facilities. That’s unthinkable, the more than 75 veterans who in the Administrator of General Services under sec- tion 5707(b) of title 5, United States Code. but it’s unconscionable that we are fall of 2005 walked in the hot sun a paying only 11 cents a mile. long, long 250 miles from Edinburg, The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the So while we are claiming America’s Texas, to San Antonio to raise the order of the House of today, the gen- generation, America’s World War II level of awareness of a badly needed tleman from New Mexico (Mr. PEARCE) veterans, to be our Greatest Genera- veterans hospital in south Texas. and a Member opposed each will con- tion, let’s begin to act with honor and I want to sincerely thank Chairman trol 5 minutes. reimburse them the way that we EDWARDS for your outstanding leader- Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I re- should. My amendment would ensure ship and for the past support for vet- serve a point of order on the gentle- that. erans affairs. I look forward to working man’s amendment. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance with you to accomplish what naysayers The CHAIRMAN. A point of order is of my time. reserved. have said, that it will never get done. POINT OF ORDER And finally, I want to emphasize that The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I rise our south Texas veterans and the south from New Mexico. to make a point of order. Texas congressional delegation have Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Chairman, we call Mr. Chairman, let me just say we all been fighting for a veterans hospital our veterans from World War II Amer- know that 11 cents per mile is inad- for more than 20 years. While the VA ica’s greatest generation but our ac- equate. We need to deal with it. I don’t has a contract for a few hospital beds, tions don’t always hold water. think this amendment is the right way those 10 beds are not enough to take I rise today to offer an amendment to and the right time to do that. care of the more than 75,000 veterans the Military Construction-Veterans Af- Mr. Chairman, I would like to make living in the eight county region. Once fairs appropriations bill which would a point of order against the amend- the VA releases their report next ensure veterans are appropriately re- ment because it proposes to change ex- month, will the chairman work with us imbursed for mileage travel to and isting law and constitutes legislation to address any shortfalls that are iden- from medical facilities in New Mexico in an appropriation bill and therefore tified for inpatient care in south or large rural States. violates clause 2 of rule XXI. Texas? Many times people in my county, 305 The rule states in pertinent part: an miles away from Albuquerque one way, Mr. EDWARDS. Reclaiming my time, amendment to a general appropriation are directed to drive to Albuquerque. Mr. Chairman, let me say the answer bill shall not be in order if changing an These people, many are like my father to that is yes. As a native son of south existing law imposes additional duties. in their 80s, they cannot travel 51⁄2 Texas, as someone who grew up admir- The CHAIRMAN. Does any other hours one way. It’s unthinkable that ing Dr. Hector Garcia, the great World Member wish to be heard on the point we do that. It’s unconscionable that we War II veteran who founded the Amer- of order? only pay them 11 cents a mile. ican GI forum as you know, I have al- Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Chairman, I would From Hobbs to Albuquerque, 305 ways stood in awe of the service of say to the chairman that I understand miles one way, the reimbursement is south Texans and Hispanic Americans and accept that, but I would point out $34. I would like to ask anyone in this as well in south Texas to our country to the chairman that we have legis- chamber how they would expect to in time of war and in time of our great- lated this way through appropriations drive 305 miles for $34, but even worse, est need. before, and we’ll do it again. the Veterans’ Administration takes a I would simply make the point that While a veterans hospital in south fee when they get there. Approxi- the point of order today says we will Texas would have to be authorized by mately $7.50 of the $34 is then sac- not do what our seniors and what our the VA authorization committee, if rificed to the VA. veterans deserve for us to do one more that were to be done, certainly again b 1545 time. as a native son of south Texas, it’d be Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- a dream come true for all of us who No allowance is made to sleep over- ance of my time and graciously accept care about that part of the country to night. No allowance is made for hotel. the gentleman’s comments in his point see a hospital built. No allowance is made for any cir- of order and thank him for his work on The data will have to be there. The cumstance except turning around and this bill. report should be a very important one driving another 51⁄2 hours to get back The CHAIRMAN. The amendment coming in July, but until that report home. We are reimbursing all that imposes a legislative condition on the comes, let me just say in the meantime driving at 11 cents a mile. availability of funds, namely, the in- that veterans all across south Texas Meanwhile many of us in government creasing of a reimbursement rate not have benefited from the hard work of jobs, all Federal officials are reim- required under current law. Mr. HINOJOSA and our colleague Mr. bursed at 481⁄2 cents per mile because As such, the amendment constitutes ORTIZ, and they’re getting services that’s the going rate. That’s the rate legislation under clause 2 of rule XXI. today they wouldn’t have gotten with- that we should be paying, and yet to The point of order is sustained. out your help, and I salute you both for America’s Greatest Generation, we’re Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I that effort. paying 11 cents a mile. move to strike the last word, and I

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:03 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.174 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE H6560 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2007 yield to the gentleman from Indiana are grateful for the increase in funds, has been one of those where we have (Mr. DONNELLY). and we ask your help in making sure seen great savings for our Nation, Mr. DONNELLY. Mr. Chairman, I that the VA uses those funds in a wise great savings for our veterans. want to commend you on this bill and way and reduces the disability claims A year ago, the Government Ac- what a tremendous job your committee backlog. countability Office found that the VA has done in producing this. I want to Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, re- and DOD are, indeed, making progress. make sure that the Veterans Adminis- claiming my time, let me thank Mr. But they also made some suggestions tration uses the added resources that DONNELLY for his leadership and seeing where they said standards must be de- you have provided to help reduce the that we did put additional funding in veloped to measure that performance disability claims that we have seen this bill to hire, as he mentioned, over in order to determine whether they are getting backlogged. We need to reduce 1,000 new VA case workers, actually doing an adequate job of sharing their that backlog in the most efficient man- over 1,100 VA case workers to reduce health care resources. ner possible. that absolutely unacceptable backlog A year later yet we haven’t seen, Mr. Chairman, I strongly support of handling veterans cases. even though DOD and VA have agreed, this underlying bill. For the first time I also look forward to working with we haven’t seen them implement some in years, Congress is going to provide the gentleman in the months ahead to of those recommendations. Once, again, I applaud the chairman the kind of resources the VA should see how we can implement the GAO for a great piece of legislation, very have in order to provide the level of recommendations, to see we not only thoughtful. I applaud my friends on health care and customer service that have additional money for the VA to other side of the aisle for great co- America’s veterans have earned reduce that management backlog, but operation, thoughtful care, and an ab- through their service. to see that we are putting in place solute commitment, a moral commit- I commend you and the committee management practices to reduce it ment to taking care of our veterans. for drafting a bill that we can all be even further. I look forward to working with you proud of and that works for our vet- This is not the first time the gen- on this issue in the future to make sure erans. tleman has spoken out on behalf of vet- that we are not only taking care of our Today, America’s disabled veterans erans on this problem. I thank him for veterans at the highest quality stand- must wait an average of almost 6 his continued leadership on this effort. ard; we are also safeguarding those pre- months for the VA to make a decision Mr. DONNELLY. I thank you for cious resources of the American tax- on their initial claim. Right now, as we your leadership and your wisdom on payers to make sure we are not dupli- speak, almost half a million veterans this issue. cating services when we don’t have to have pending claims that have already Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I and to make sure that we are maxi- exceeded that 6-month time period, a move to strike the last word. mizing our effect. period of time, I believe, that is far, far The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, re- too long. recognized for 5 minutes. claiming my time. I want to thank the With hundreds of thousands of re- Mr. EDWARDS. At this time I would gentleman for his distinguished mili- turning veterans from Iraq and Afghan- like to yield to my colleague and tary service to our country. Veterans istan, we can only expect the demand friend, a distinguished veteran who of America ought to be grateful to hav- for services to rise. This is an unac- comes to this Congress as the highest ing someone like you with your experi- ceptable situation, as you well know, ranking enlisted officer to have ever ence on the VA Committee. Mr. Chairman, and it’s a result from served in Congress, the gentleman from You have taken a leadership position two occurrences, insufficient resources Minnesota (Mr. WALZ). this year. Particularly we look forward at the VA to process claims and a sys- Mr. WALZ of Minnesota. Thank you to working with you in getting the VA tem that fundamentally needs to be to the distinguished colleague and gen- and DOD to work together. There needs improved. We commend you because tleman from Texas. to be a seamless transition as someone this bill starts to address the funding Mr. Chairman, having been a member moves from active duty or is a member issues that we face. of our armed services for over 20 years of the Guard and Reserves into the VA H.R. 2642 provides invaluable new re- and a member of many of our veterans health care system or the VA benefits sources to address the VA’s defi- service organizations for a long time system. We know we will have a better ciencies, including funding for over and now as a representative of tens of system because of your leadership, and 1,000 additional claim workers. I want thousands of veterans, I can assure you we will work with you. to make sure the VA is doing every- that no one has been a bigger supporter Mr. Chairman, I yield to my col- thing possible in considering every op- and fought harder for veterans than league and very close friend from Texas portunity to use the funds you are the gentleman from Texas. (Mr. GENE GREEN) for a unanimous con- using in a wise fashion. It is an honor to stand here as we sent request. The Government Accountability Of- have crafted, I believe, under his lead- (Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas asked fice has made eight commonsense rec- ership, one of the best pieces of legisla- and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.) ommendations to how it can improve tion that has ever come through the Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. the disability claims process at the VA. House. I thank you for that, Mr. Chair- Chairman, I rise in support of this ap- This report, most recently reiterated man. propriations bill and thank Chairman on May 25, is a report that deals with Having represented the district of OBEY, Chairman EDWARDS, and our our wounded warriors and how to take southern Minnesota that includes the ranking members for their work in set- care of them better. It has eight stra- Mayo Clinic, the efficiency and quality ting a new standard for funding our tegic ways to fix the disability claims of care in health care services is of veterans program. situation. deep concern to me. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of this However, according to the GAO, the One of the areas that I am concerned appropriations bill, and to congratulate Chair- VA is not moving on these eight rec- with, and one that I look forward to man EDWARDS and Ranking Member and ommendations. I think the Congress working with the chairman and his Chairman OBEY for their work in crafting this should know why the VA is not moving committee on, is how we figure out bill that sets a new standard for funding vet- forward with these, and if they do how to make sure that VA and the De- erans’ programs. move forward, they should let us know partment of Defense are fully cooper- For the first time since the veterans’ service when and how they are going to imple- ating in the efficient use of their organizations began producing their inde- ment these recommendations. We health care resources. pendent budget, Congress has met and even should require the VA to report back In the past, the VA and the DOD have exceeded their request in this bill. The bill ap- to Congress on what it is doing to im- been encouraged by Congress to do the propriates a total of $87.7 billion for veterans’ plement the GAO recommendations best they can to make sure they share programs, which marks a $6.7 billion increase and how they can improve this process. those resources effectively. Some great in funding for the Department of Veterans Af- Mr. Chairman, we are grateful. The examples of successes come out of that. fairs—the largest increase in veterans’ health veterans of Indiana’s Second District Joint purchasing of pharmaceuticals care funding in the 77-year history of the VA.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:03 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.178 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6561 This level of funding lets veterans, our and ultimately it will be a show of re- Lewis (KY) Pearce Shuler Linder Pence Shuster troops, and their families know this Congress spect for those who have sacrificed so Lucas Peterson (PA) Smith (NE) is going to make sure the promises we made much for the American family. Manzullo Pitts Smith (TX) to the men and women who fight for our coun- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Marchant Platts Souder try will be fulfilled, even after they are done McCarthy (CA) Pryce (OH) Sullivan The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause McCotter Putnam Terry with their service. The wait times at VA med- 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will now McCrery Radanovich Tiberi ical facilities have increased in recent years; resume on those amendments on which McIntyre Rehberg Turner the number of veterans has increased and will further proceedings were postponed, in Mica Rogers (AL) Wamp Miller (FL) Rogers (KY) Watt continue to grow in the coming years as serv- the following order: Moran (KS) Rogers (MI) Weller ice members return from Iraq and Afghanistan; Amendment by Mr. HAYES of North Musgrave Rohrabacher Whitfield and unspeakable conditions at Walter Reed Carolina. Myrick Ros-Lehtinen Wilson (SC) uncovered earlier this year all require atten- Neugebauer Sali Wolf Amendment by Mr. BLUMENAUER of Nunes Shadegg Young (AK) tion, and this bill ensures there is funding to Oregon. address these problems. Amendment No. 17 by Mr. PRICE of NOES—304 During a time of war, we need to dem- Georgia. Abercrombie Ellison Lipinski onstrate a strong commitment not only to our Amendment by Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Ackerman Ellsworth LoBiondo troops currently serving, but to those who Amendment No. 1 by Mr. GARRETT of Aderholt Emanuel Loebsack have returned from service and those who Akin Emerson Lowey New Jersey. Allen Engel Lungren, Daniel fought to defend our country in previous con- Amendment by Mrs. MUSGRAVE of Altmire English (PA) E. flicts. I would also like to offer my support for Colorado. Andrews Everett Lynch a project request to provide funding for a fire The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Baca Farr Mack station at Ellington Field, and I hope the chair- Bachmann Fattah Mahoney (FL) the time for any electronic vote after Baird Feeney Maloney (NY) man will give it strong consideration as the first vote in this series. Baldwin Ferguson Markey Barrow Filner Marshall projects are funded. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. HAYES The existing fire station at Ellington field is Bean Flake Matheson The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Becerra Fortenberry in a rapidly deteriorating condition and does Matsui business is the demand for a recorded Berkley Frank (MA) McCarthy (NY) not meet OSHA or Air Force standards. Roof vote on the amendment offered by the Berman Frelinghuysen McCaul (TX) leaks and lack of insulation result in equip- Berry Gallegly McCollum (MN) gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. ment being destroyed and extremely high op- Biggert Garrett (NJ) McDermott HAYES) on which further proceedings Bilirakis Giffords erating costs. New firefighting apparatus must McGovern were postponed and on which the noes Bishop (GA) Gilchrest McHugh be parked outside the station because they Bishop (NY) Gillibrand prevailed by voice vote. McKeon will not fit into the truck bays. Blumenauer Gillmor McMorris The Clerk will redesignate the Bono Gonzalez This fire station supports all flying oper- Rodgers amendment. Boozman Gordon McNerney ations at Ellington Field including Air National The Clerk redesignated the amend- Boren Graves McNulty Guard, Army National Guard, U.S. Coast Boswell Green, Al ment. Meek (FL) Guard, NASA, and civilian aircraft. Construc- Boucher Green, Gene Meeks (NY) The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Boustany Grijalva tion of a new fire station at Ellington is critical Melancon been requested. Those in support of the Boyd (FL) Hall (NY) Michaud for the Texas Air National Guard and all units Brady (PA) Hare request for a recorded vote will rise Miller (MI) stationed at Ellington Field. Braley (IA) Hastings (FL) Miller (NC) and be counted. Brown, Corrine Hensarling Miller, Gary Mr. Chairman, I again applaud the leader- Burgess Herseth Sandlin POINT OF ORDER Mitchell ship from the chairmen who drafted this bill, Butterfield Hill Mollohan Mr. DICKS. Mr. Chairman, point of Camp (MI) Hinchey and I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- Moore (KS) Campbell (CA) Hinojosa porting this legislation. order. I don’t see a sufficient second, Moore (WI) Capito Hirono Mr. Chairman. I think we have been Moran (VA) Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I Capps Hobson Murphy (CT) move to strike the last word. going automatically assuming. I see Capuano Hodes Murphy, Patrick staff people on both sides. I do not see Cardoza Hoekstra These will be my last remarks of the Murphy, Tim Carnahan Holden day. We have had a lot of debate here Members. Murtha Carson Holt Nadler over the last 4 hours. The CHAIRMAN. Does the gentleman Carter Honda I just want to say that we are facing wish to have a quorum call first? Castle Hooley Napolitano Castor Hoyer Neal (MA) a historic moment. Never before in the Mr. DICKS. I just want to make sure Norton history of this Congress have we voted that everybody sat down and we had Chandler Hulshof Christensen Inglis (SC) Oberstar on the floor of this House to increase the Members stand up. Clarke Inslee Obey veterans health care spending by the The CHAIRMAN. A sufficient number Clay Israel Olver level we will in just a few moments. having risen, a recorded vote is or- Cleaver Issa Ortiz Clyburn Jackson (IL) Pallone I want to thank all those who have dered. Members will record their votes Cohen Jackson-Lee Pascrell been part of it. I want to salute Speak- by electronic device. Cole (OK) (TX) Pastor er PELOSI for having said we must keep The vote was taken by electronic de- Conyers Jefferson Payne Perlmutter our promises to our veterans. I want to vice, and there were—ayes 110, noes 304, Cooper Johnson (GA) Costa Johnson, E. B. Peterson (MN) salute Chairman OBEY; Congressman not voting 23, as follows: Costello Kagen Petri SPRATT, the chairman of the Budget [Roll No. 492] Courtney Kanjorski Poe Committee; Mr. FILNER, the chairman Cramer Kaptur Pomeroy AYES—110 Crenshaw Kennedy Porter of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee; as Alexander Cantor Gerlach Crowley Kildee Price (GA) well as Mr. WICKER and the others who Arcuri Carney Gingrey Cuellar Kilpatrick Price (NC) have worked on this in a bipartisan Bachus Chabot Gohmert Cummings Kind Rahall basis. Baker Conaway Goode Davis (AL) King (IA) Ramstad Barrett (SC) Cubin Goodlatte Davis (CA) King (NY) Rangel As the son of a World War II veteran, Bartlett (MD) Culberson Granger Davis (IL) Kirk Regula son of a dad I love greatly for his serv- Barton (TX) Davis, David Hall (TX) Davis (KY) Klein (FL) Reichert ice to our country, as my mentor was Bilbray Davis, Tom Hastert Davis, Lincoln Knollenberg Renzi Congressman Olin B. ‘‘Tiger’’ Teague, Bishop (UT) Deal (GA) Hayes DeFazio Kucinich Reyes Blackburn Diaz-Balart, L. Heller DeGette Kuhl (NY) Reynolds known as Mr. Veteran in Congress for Blunt Diaz-Balart, M. Herger Delahunt Lamborn Rodriguez over 32 years, his service here, what an Boehner Donnelly Hunter DeLauro Lampson Roskam honor and privilege, and humbling Bordallo Drake Jindal Dent Langevin Ross Boyda (KS) Duncan Johnson (IL) Dicks Lantos Rothman privilege it is to me to work with us Brown (SC) Etheridge Johnson, Sam Dingell Larsen (WA) Roybal-Allard here today to pass this historic bill for Brown-Waite, Fallin Jones (NC) Doggett Larson (CT) Royce America’s veterans. Ginny Forbes Jordan Doolittle Latham Ruppersberger We know we can never repay our debt Burton (IN) Fortun˜ o Keller Doyle Lee Rush Buyer Fossella Kingston Dreier Levin Ryan (OH) of gratitude, but this bill today will be Calvert Foxx Kline (MN) Edwards Lewis (CA) Ryan (WI) a great down payment on that debt, Cannon Franks (AZ) LaTourette Ehlers Lewis (GA) Salazar

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Tierney Waxman Ros-Lehtinen Shuler Upton Saxton Spratt Wasserman Sanchez, Loretta Vela´ zquez Weiner Roskam Shuster Van Hollen Schakowsky Stark Schultz Slaughter Walden (OR) Welch (VT) Ross Simpson Visclosky Schiff Stearns Waters Smith (WA) Walsh (NY) Wu Rothman Sires Walberg Schmidt Sutton Watson Royce Skelton Walz (MN) Schwartz Tanner Ruppersberger Smith (NE) Waxman NOES—347 Wamp Scott (GA) Tauscher Rush Smith (NJ) Weiner Watson Scott (VA) Taylor Ackerman Edwards LaTourette Ryan (OH) Smith (TX) Welch (VT) Sensenbrenner Thompson (CA) Aderholt Ehlers Lee Ryan (WI) Solis Watt Serrano Thompson (MS) Weldon (FL) Akin Ellsworth Levin Salazar Souder Weldon (FL) Sestak Thornberry Wexler Alexander Emanuel Lewis (CA) Sali Space Weller Shays Tiahrt Wicker Allen Emerson Lewis (KY) Sarbanes Spratt Wexler Shea-Porter Tierney Wilson (NM) Altmire Engel Linder Saxton Stearns Whitfield Sherman Towns Wilson (OH) Andrews English (PA) Lipinski Schakowsky Sullivan Wicker Shimkus Udall (CO) Woolsey Arcuri Etheridge LoBiondo Schiff Sutton Wilson (NM) Simpson Udall (NM) Wu Baca Everett Loebsack Schmidt Tanner Wilson (OH) Sires Upton Wynn Bachmann Fallin Lowey Schwartz Tauscher Wilson (SC) Skelton Van Hollen Yarmuth Bachus Fattah Lucas Scott (GA) Taylor Wolf Baker Ferguson Lungren, Daniel Slaughter Vela´ zquez Young (FL) Scott (VA) Terry Woolsey Barrett (SC) Filner E. Smith (NJ) Visclosky Sensenbrenner Thompson (MS) Wynn Bartlett (MD) Flake Lynch Serrano Thornberry Yarmuth NOT VOTING—23 Becerra Forbes Mack Sestak Tiahrt Young (AK) Bonner Harman Miller, George Berkley Fortenberry Mahoney (FL) Shadegg Tiberi Berry Fortun˜ o Maloney (NY) Young (FL) Brady (TX) Hastings (WA) Paul Shays Towns Biggert Fossella Marchant Buchanan Higgins Pickering Bilirakis Frank (MA) Markey NOT VOTING—22 Coble Jones (OH) Sessions Davis, Jo Ann LaHood Bishop (GA) Franks (AZ) Marshall Bonner Gutierrez Paul Stupak Bishop (NY) Frelinghuysen Matheson Eshoo Lofgren, Zoe Brady (TX) Harman Pickering Tancredo Bishop (UT) Gallegly McCarthy (CA) Faleomavaega McHenry Buchanan Hastings (WA) Sessions Westmoreland Blackburn Garrett (NJ) McCarthy (NY) Gutierrez Meehan Coble LaHood Stupak Blunt Gerlach McCaul (TX) Davis, Jo Ann Lofgren, Zoe Boehner Giffords McCollum (MN) Tancredo Eshoo McHenry Westmoreland b 1622 Bono Gillibrand McCotter Faleomavaega Meehan Boozman Gillmor McCrery Gonzalez Miller, George Messrs. HOBSON, RYAN of Wis- Bordallo Gingrey McHugh consin, ALTMIRE, ADERHOLT, AKIN, Boren Gohmert McIntyre ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Boswell Goode McKeon TIAHRT, BOOZMAN, Mrs. MCMORRIS Boucher Goodlatte McMorris The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). RODGERS, and Mrs. BACHMANN Boustany Granger Rodgers Members are advised there are 30 sec- changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Boyd (FL) Graves McNerney onds remaining in this vote. Messrs. FOSSELLA, WATT and Boyda (KS) Green, Al McNulty Brady (PA) Green, Gene Meek (FL) b 1627 ROHRABACHER, and Mrs. BOYDA of Braley (IA) Grijalva Meeks (NY) Kansas changed their vote from ‘‘no’’ Brown (SC) Hall (NY) Melancon Mr. BILIRAKIS changed his vote to ‘‘aye.’’ Brown, Corrine Hall (TX) Mica from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Burgess Hare Michaud So the amendment was rejected. So the amendment was rejected. Burton (IN) Hastert Miller (FL) The result of the vote was announced Butterfield Hastings (FL) Miller (MI) The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. Buyer Hayes Miller (NC) as above recorded. Calvert Heller Miller, Gary AMENDMENT NO. 17 OFFERED BY MR. PRICE OF AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BLUMENAUER Camp (MI) Hensarling Mollohan GEORGIA The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Cannon Herger Moore (KS) business is the demand for a recorded Cantor Higgins Moran (KS) The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Capito Hill Moran (VA) business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the Capuano Hinojosa Murphy (CT) gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Carnahan Hirono Murphy, Patrick vote on the amendment offered by the BLUMENAUER) on which further pro- Carney Hobson Murphy, Tim gentleman from Georgia (Mr. PRICE) on ceedings were postponed and on which Carson Hodes Murtha which further proceedings were post- Carter Hoekstra Musgrave poned and on which the noes prevailed the noes prevailed by voice vote. Castle Holden Myrick The Clerk will redesignate the Castor Holt Nadler by voice vote. amendment. Chabot Hoyer Neal (MA) The Clerk will redesignate the Chandler Hulshof Neugebauer amendment. The Clerk redesignated the amend- Christensen Hunter Norton ment. Clarke Inglis (SC) Nunes The Clerk redesignated the amend- RECORDED VOTE Clyburn Israel Oberstar ment. Cohen Issa Obey RECORDED VOTE The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Cole (OK) Jefferson Olver been demanded. Conaway Jindal Ortiz The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has A recorded vote was ordered. Conyers Johnson (GA) Pallone been demanded. Cooper Johnson, E. B. Pastor A recorded vote was ordered. The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Costello Johnson, Sam Pearce minute vote. Courtney Jones (NC) Pence The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- The vote was taken by electronic de- Cramer Jones (OH) Perlmutter minute vote. vice, and there were—ayes 68, noes 347, Crenshaw Jordan Peterson (MN) The vote was taken by electronic de- Cubin Kagen Peterson (PA) vice, and there were—ayes 154, noes 260, not voting 22, as follows: Cuellar Kanjorski Petri [Roll No. 493] Culberson Kaptur Platts not voting 23, as follows: Cummings Keller Poe [Roll No. 494] AYES—68 Davis (AL) Kennedy Pomeroy Abercrombie Crowley Inslee Davis (CA) Kildee Porter AYES—154 Baird Davis (IL) Jackson (IL) Davis (KY) Kilpatrick Price (GA) Akin Burgess Dent Baldwin DeFazio Jackson-Lee Davis, David Kind Price (NC) Alexander Burton (IN) Diaz-Balart, L. Barrow DeGette (TX) Davis, Lincoln King (IA) Pryce (OH) Altmire Calvert Diaz-Balart, M. Barton (TX) Delahunt Johnson (IL) Davis, Tom King (NY) Putnam Bachmann Camp (MI) Dingell Bean Doggett Kingston Deal (GA) Kirk Radanovich Baker Campbell (CA) Doolittle Berman Duncan Lantos DeLauro Klein (FL) Rahall Barrett (SC) Cannon Drake Bilbray Ellison Lewis (GA) Dent Kline (MN) Ramstad Barrow Cantor Duncan Blumenauer Farr Manzullo Diaz-Balart, L. Knollenberg Rangel Bartlett (MD) Capito Ehlers Brown-Waite, Feeney Matsui Diaz-Balart, M. Kucinich Regula Bilirakis Chabot Emerson Ginny Foxx McDermott Dicks Kuhl (NY) Rehberg Blackburn Cole (OK) Fallin Campbell (CA) Gilchrest McGovern Dingell Lamborn Reichert Blunt Conaway Ferguson Capps Gordon Mitchell Donnelly Lampson Renzi Bono Cubin Flake Cardoza Herseth Sandlin Moore (WI) Doolittle Langevin Reyes Boozman Culberson Forbes Clay Hinchey Napolitano Doyle Larsen (WA) Reynolds Boren Davis (KY) Fortun˜ o Cleaver Honda Pascrell Drake Larson (CT) Rodriguez Boswell Davis, David Fossella Costa Hooley Payne Dreier Latham Rogers (AL) Boustany Deal (GA) Foxx

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Regula Pallone Scott (VA) Udall (CO) Costello Johnson (IL) Price (GA) Gerlach Mack Rehberg Pascrell Serrano Udall (NM) Courtney Johnson, Sam Pryce (OH) Gilchrest Marchant Reichert Pastor Sestak Van Hollen Cramer Jones (NC) Putnam Gillmor Matheson Renzi Payne Shays Vela´ zquez Cubin Jordan Rahall Gingrey McCarthy (CA) Reynolds Pearce Shea-Porter Visclosky Cuellar Kagen Ramstad Gohmert McCaul (TX) Rogers (KY) Perlmutter Sherman Walden (OR) Culberson Kaptur Regula Goode McCotter Rogers (MI) Peterson (MN) Shimkus Walsh (NY) Davis (AL) Keller Rehberg Pomeroy Simpson Goodlatte McCrery Rohrabacher Walz (MN) Davis (KY) Kildee Renzi Graves McHugh Ros-Lehtinen Price (NC) Sires Davis, David King (IA) Wasserman Reynolds Hall (TX) McIntyre Ross Rangel Skelton Davis, Lincoln King (NY) Schultz Rogers (AL) Hayes McKeon Royce Reyes Slaughter Davis, Tom Kingston Watson Rogers (KY) Heller McMorris Ryan (WI) Rodriguez Smith (WA) Deal (GA) Kirk Rogers (MI) Rogers (AL) Snyder Watt Hensarling Rodgers Sali DeFazio Klein (FL) Rohrabacher Roskam Solis Waxman Hoekstra McNerney Saxton Delahunt Kline (MN) Ros-Lehtinen Hulshof McNulty Schmidt Rothman Space Weiner Dent Kucinich Roskam Hunter Mica Sensenbrenner Roybal-Allard Spratt Welch (VT) Dicks Kuhl (NY) Ross Inglis (SC) Miller (FL) Shadegg Ruppersberger Stark Weldon (FL) Donnelly Lamborn Royce Jindal Miller (MI) Shuler Rush Sutton Wexler Doolittle Lampson Ruppersberger Johnson, Sam Miller, Gary Shuster Ryan (OH) Tanner Wicker Drake Larsen (WA) Ryan (WI) Jones (NC) Murphy, Tim Smith (NE) Salazar Tauscher Wilson (NM) Dreier Latham Salazar Jordan Musgrave Smith (NJ) Sa´ nchez, Linda Terry Wilson (OH) Duncan LaTourette Sali Keller Myrick Smith (TX) T. Thompson (CA) Woolsey Ehlers Lewis (KY) Saxton King (IA) Neugebauer Souder Sanchez, Loretta Thompson (MS) Wu Ellsworth Linder Schmidt King (NY) Pence Stearns Sarbanes Thornberry Wynn Emerson LoBiondo Scott (GA) Kingston Peterson (PA) Taylor Schakowsky Tiahrt Yarmuth English (PA) Loebsack Schiff Scott (VA) Kirk Petri Tiberi Tierney Young (FL) Etheridge Lucas Klein (FL) Pitts Upton Schwartz Towns Everett Lungren, Daniel Sensenbrenner Kline (MN) Platts Walberg Fallin E. Shadegg Kuhl (NY) Poe Wamp NOT VOTING—23 Feeney Mack Shays Lamborn Porter Waters Bonner Harman Paul Ferguson Mahoney (FL) Shea-Porter Lampson Price (GA) Weller Brady (TX) Hastings (WA) Pickering Filner Manzullo Shimkus Latham Pryce (OH) Whitfield Buchanan LaHood Sessions Flake Marchant Shuler Lewis (KY) Putnam Wilson (SC) Coble Lofgren, Zoe Stupak Forbes Marshall Shuster LoBiondo Radanovich Wolf Davis, Jo Ann McHenry Sullivan Fortenberry Matheson Simpson ˜ Lucas Rahall Young (AK) Eshoo Meehan Tancredo Fortuno Matsui Skelton Faleomavaega Melancon Westmoreland Fossella McCarthy (CA) Smith (NE) NOES—260 Gutierrez Miller, George Foxx McCaul (TX) Smith (NJ) Franks (AZ) McCotter Smith (TX) Abercrombie Davis (AL) Jackson-Lee ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Frelinghuysen McCrery Smith (WA) Ackerman Davis (CA) (TX) The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Gallegly McGovern Solis Aderholt Davis (IL) Jefferson Garrett (NJ) McHugh Souder Allen Davis, Lincoln Johnson (GA) Members have 30 seconds remaining on Gerlach McIntyre Space Andrews Davis, Tom Johnson (IL) this vote. Giffords McKeon Spratt Arcuri DeFazio Johnson, E. B. Gilchrest McMorris Stearns Baca DeGette Jones (OH) 1632 Gillibrand Rodgers Sullivan Bachus Delahunt Kagen b Gillmor McNerney Terry Baird DeLauro Kanjorski So the amendment was rejected. Gingrey McNulty Thompson (CA) Baldwin Dicks Kaptur The result of the vote was announced Gohmert Meek (FL) Thornberry Barton (TX) Doggett Kennedy Goode Mica Tiahrt Bean Donnelly Kildee as above recorded. Goodlatte Michaud Tiberi Becerra Doyle Kilpatrick Gordon Miller (FL) AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MORAN OF Tierney Berkley Dreier Kind Granger Miller (MI) KANSAS Turner Berman Edwards Knollenberg Graves Miller (NC) Udall (CO) Berry Ellison Kucinich The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Hall (NY) Miller, Gary Upton Biggert Ellsworth Langevin business is the demand for a recorded Hall (TX) Mitchell Walberg Bilbray Emanuel Lantos Hare Moore (KS) vote on the amendment offered by the Walden (OR) Bishop (GA) Engel Larsen (WA) Hastert Moran (KS) Bishop (NY) Larson (CT) gentleman from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) Walsh (NY) English (PA) Hayes Murphy (CT) Bishop (UT) LaTourette Walz (MN) Etheridge on which further proceedings were Heller Murphy, Patrick Blumenauer Lee Wamp Everett postponed and on which the noes pre- Hensarling Murphy, Tim Boehner Levin Welch (VT) Farr Herger Musgrave Bordallo Lewis (CA) vailed by voice vote. Fattah Herseth Sandlin Myrick Weldon (FL) Boucher Lewis (GA) The Clerk will redesignate the Feeney Hobson Neugebauer Weller Boyd (FL) Linder Filner amendment. Hodes Pearce Wexler Boyda (KS) Lipinski Fortenberry Hoekstra Pence Whitfield Brady (PA) Loebsack The Clerk redesignated the amend- Frank (MA) Holt Perlmutter Wilson (NM) Braley (IA) Lowey ment. Frelinghuysen Hulshof Peterson (MN) Wilson (OH) Brown (SC) Lynch Gallegly RECORDED VOTE Hunter Peterson (PA) Wilson (SC) Brown, Corrine Mahoney (FL) Giffords The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Inglis (SC) Petri Wolf Brown-Waite, Maloney (NY) Issa Pitts Wynn Ginny Gillibrand Manzullo been demanded. Gonzalez Jackson-Lee Platts Young (AK) Butterfield Markey A recorded vote was ordered. (TX) Poe Young (FL) Buyer Gordon Marshall Granger The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Capps Matsui NOES—152 Capuano Green, Al McCarthy (NY) minute vote. Cardoza Green, Gene McCollum (MN) The vote was taken by electronic de- Abercrombie Chandler Gonzalez Grijalva Carnahan McDermott vice, and there were—ayes 264, noes 152, Ackerman Clarke Green, Al Carney Hall (NY) McGovern Andrews Clay Green, Gene Carson Hare Meek (FL) not voting 21, as follows: Baca Clyburn Grijalva Carter Hastert Meeks (NY) [Roll No. 495] Bachus Conyers Hastings (FL) Castle Hastings (FL) Michaud Baird Crenshaw Higgins Castor Herger Miller (NC) AYES—264 Baldwin Crowley Hill Chandler Herseth Sandlin Mitchell Aderholt Blackburn Buyer Becerra Cummings Hinchey Christensen Higgins Mollohan Akin Blumenauer Calvert Berkley Davis (CA) Hinojosa Clarke Hill Moore (KS) Alexander Blunt Camp (MI) Berman Davis (IL) Hirono Clay Hinchey Moore (WI) Allen Boehner Campbell (CA) Bilbray DeGette Holden Cleaver Hinojosa Moran (KS) Altmire Bono Cannon Bishop (GA) DeLauro Honda Clyburn Hirono Moran (VA) Arcuri Boozman Capito Bishop (NY) Diaz-Balart, L. Hooley Cohen Hobson Murphy (CT) Bachmann Boren Carney Bordallo Diaz-Balart, M. Hoyer Conyers Hodes Murphy, Patrick Baker Boswell Carson Boyd (FL) Dingell Inslee Cooper Holden Murtha Barrett (SC) Boucher Carter Brady (PA) Doggett Israel Costa Holt Nadler Barrow Boustany Castle Brown, Corrine Doyle Jackson (IL) Costello Honda Napolitano Bartlett (MD) Boyda (KS) Chabot Butterfield Edwards Jefferson Courtney Hooley Neal (MA) Barton (TX) Braley (IA) Christensen Cantor Ellison Johnson (GA) Cramer Hoyer Norton Bean Brown (SC) Cleaver Capps Emanuel Johnson, E. B. Crenshaw Inslee Nunes Berry Brown-Waite, Cohen Capuano Engel Jones (OH) Crowley Israel Oberstar Biggert Ginny Cole (OK) Cardoza Farr Kanjorski Cuellar Issa Obey Bilirakis Burgess Conaway Carnahan Fattah Kennedy Cummings Jackson (IL) Olver Bishop (UT) Burton (IN) Cooper Castor Frank (MA) Kilpatrick

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:03 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.129 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE H6564 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2007 Kind Oberstar Sherman DeFazio Klein (FL) Pryce (OH) Mollohan Ryan (OH) Tiahrt Knollenberg Obey Sires Dent Kline (MN) Putnam Moore (KS) Salazar Tierney Langevin Olver Slaughter Diaz-Balart, L. Kucinich Rahall Moore (WI) Sa´ nchez, Linda Towns Lantos Ortiz Snyder Diaz-Balart, M. Kuhl (NY) Ramstad Moran (VA) T. Udall (CO) Larson (CT) Pallone Stark Doolittle Lamborn Rangel Murphy (CT) Sanchez, Loretta Udall (NM) Lee Pascrell Sutton Drake Lampson Regula Murphy, Patrick Sarbanes Van Hollen Levin Pastor Tanner Ehlers Latham Rehberg Murtha Schakowsky Vela´ zquez Lewis (CA) Payne Tauscher Emerson LaTourette Reichert Napolitano Schiff Visclosky Lewis (GA) Porter Neal (MA) Schwartz Taylor English (PA) Lewis (KY) Renzi Walden (OR) Lipinski Price (NC) Fallin Linder Norton Scott (GA) Thompson (MS) Reynolds Walsh (NY) Lowey Radanovich Feeney Lipinski Oberstar Scott (VA) Towns Rogers (KY) Walz (MN) Lynch Rangel Ferguson LoBiondo Obey Sensenbrenner Udall (NM) Rogers (MI) Maloney (NY) Reichert Forbes Lucas Olver Serrano Wasserman Van Hollen Rohrabacher Schultz Markey Reyes Fortenberry Lungren, Daniel Ros-Lehtinen Ortiz Shea-Porter Vela´ zquez ˜ Waters McCarthy (NY) Rodriguez Fortuno E. Roskam Pastor Sherman McCollum (MN) Rothman Visclosky Watson Fossella Mack Rothman Payne Sires McDermott Roybal-Allard Wasserman Perlmutter Skelton Watt Foxx Mahoney (FL) Royce Meeks (NY) Rush Schultz Franks (AZ) Manzullo Peterson (MN) Slaughter Waxman Ruppersberger Melancon Ryan (OH) Waters Frelinghuysen Marchant Pomeroy Smith (WA) Weiner Ryan (WI) Mollohan Sa´ nchez, Linda Watson Gallegly Marshall Porter Snyder Weldon (FL) Sali Moore (WI) T. Watt Garrett (NJ) Matheson Price (NC) Solis Wicker Saxton Moran (VA) Sanchez, Loretta Waxman Gerlach McCaul (TX) Radanovich Spratt Wilson (OH) Schmidt Murtha Sarbanes Weiner Giffords McCotter Reyes Stark Sestak Woolsey Nadler Schakowsky Wicker Gillibrand McCrery Rodriguez Stearns Wu Napolitano Schiff Gillmor McHugh Shadegg Rogers (AL) Sutton Woolsey Shays Wynn Neal (MA) Schwartz Wu Gingrey McIntyre Ross Tauscher Young (AK) Norton Serrano Shimkus Roybal-Allard Yarmuth Gohmert McKeon Taylor Young (FL) Nunes Sestak Goode McMorris Shuler Rush Thompson (CA) Goodlatte Rodgers Shuster NOT VOTING—21 Granger McNulty Simpson NOT VOTING—20 Bonner Gutierrez Miller, George Graves Melancon Smith (NE) Bonner Gutierrez Paul Smith (NJ) Brady (TX) Harman Paul Hall (NY) Mica Brady (TX) Hastings (WA) Pickering Smith (TX) Buchanan Hastings (WA) Pickering Hall (TX) Miller (FL) Buchanan LaHood Sessions Souder Coble LaHood Sessions Hayes Miller (MI) Coble Lofgren, Zoe Stupak Space Davis, Jo Ann Lofgren, Zoe Stupak Hensarling Miller, Gary Davis, Jo Ann McHenry Tancredo Sullivan Eshoo McHenry Tancredo Herger Mitchell Eshoo Meehan Westmoreland Faleomavaega Meehan Westmoreland Hill Moran (KS) Tanner Faleomavaega Miller, George Hobson Murphy, Tim Terry ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Hoekstra Musgrave Thompson (MS) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Holt Myrick Thornberry The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Tiberi Members have 30 seconds on this vote. Hooley Nadler There are 30 seconds remaining. Hulshof Neugebauer Turner Hunter Nunes Upton 1641 b 1636 Inglis (SC) Pallone Walberg b Ms. GIFFORDS changed her vote Issa Pascrell Wamp So the amendment was rejected. Jindal Pearce Welch (VT) The result of the vote was announced from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Johnson, Sam Pence Weller So the amendment was agreed to. Jordan Peterson (PA) Wexler as above recorded. The result of the vote was announced Keller Petri Whitfield AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MRS. MUSGRAVE King (IA) Pitts Wilson (NM) as above recorded. King (NY) Platts Wilson (SC) The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. GARRETT OF Kingston Poe Wolf business is the demand for a recorded NEW JERSEY Kirk Price (GA) Yarmuth vote on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado (Mrs. The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished NOES—211 business is the demand for a recorded MUSGRAVE) on which further pro- Abercrombie Davis (CA) Hoyer ceedings were postponed and on which vote on the amendment offered by the Ackerman Davis (IL) Inslee gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. GAR- Allen Davis, Tom Israel the noes prevailed by voice vote. RETT) on which further proceedings Baca DeGette Jackson (IL) The Clerk will redesignate the were postponed and on which the noes Bachus Delahunt Jackson-Lee amendment. Baird DeLauro (TX) prevailed by voice vote. Baldwin Dicks Jefferson The Clerk redesignated the amend- The Clerk will redesignate the Bean Dingell Johnson (GA) ment. amendment. Becerra Doggett Johnson (IL) RECORDED VOTE Berkley Donnelly Johnson, E. B. The Clerk redesignated the amend- Berman Doyle Jones (NC) The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has ment. Berry Dreier Jones (OH) been demanded. RECORDED VOTE Biggert Duncan Kagen A recorded vote was ordered. Bishop (GA) Edwards Kanjorski The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Bishop (NY) Ellison Kaptur The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- been demanded. Blumenauer Ellsworth Kennedy minute vote. A recorded vote was ordered. Bordallo Emanuel Kildee The vote was taken by electronic de- Boucher Engel Kilpatrick vice, and there were—ayes 383, noes 34, The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Boyd (FL) Etheridge Kind minute vote. Boyda (KS) Everett Knollenberg not voting 20, as follows: The vote was taken by electronic de- Brady (PA) Farr Langevin [Roll No. 497] vice, and there were—ayes 206, noes 211, Braley (IA) Fattah Lantos Brown, Corrine Filner Larsen (WA) AYES—383 not voting 20, as follows: Butterfield Flake Larson (CT) Abercrombie Bilirakis Brown-Waite, [Roll No. 496] Capps Frank (MA) Lee Ackerman Bishop (GA) Ginny Capuano Gilchrest Levin Aderholt Burgess AYES—206 Bishop (NY) Cardoza Gonzalez Lewis (CA) Akin Bishop (UT) Burton (IN) Aderholt Boehner Capito Carnahan Gordon Lewis (GA) Alexander Blackburn Butterfield Akin Bono Carney Castor Green, Al Loebsack Allen Blunt Buyer Alexander Boozman Carson Chandler Green, Gene Lowey Altmire Boehner Calvert Altmire Boren Carter Christensen Grijalva Lynch Andrews Bono Camp (MI) Andrews Boswell Castle Clarke Hare Maloney (NY) Arcuri Campbell (CA) Boozman Arcuri Boustany Chabot Clay Harman Markey Baca Cannon Bordallo Bachmann Brown (SC) Cole (OK) Cleaver Hastert Matsui Bachmann Cantor Boren Baker Brown-Waite, Conaway Clyburn Hastings (FL) McCarthy (CA) Baird Capito Barrett (SC) Ginny Cooper Cohen Heller McCarthy (NY) Baker Boswell Capps Barrow Burgess Costello Conyers Herseth Sandlin McCollum (MN) Baldwin Boucher Cardoza Bartlett (MD) Burton (IN) Cubin Costa Higgins McDermott Bartlett (MD) Boustany Carnahan Barton (TX) Buyer Culberson Courtney Hinchey McGovern Bean Boyd (FL) Carney Bilbray Calvert Cummings Cramer Hinojosa McNerney Becerra Boyda (KS) Carson Bilirakis Camp (MI) Davis (KY) Crenshaw Hirono Meek (FL) Berkley Brady (PA) Carter Bishop (UT) Campbell (CA) Davis, David Crowley Hodes Meeks (NY) Berman Braley (IA) Castle Blackburn Cannon Davis, Lincoln Cuellar Holden Michaud Berry Brown (SC) Castor Blunt Cantor Deal (GA) Davis (AL) Honda Miller (NC) Bilbray Brown, Corrine Chabot

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:03 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.131 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6565 Chandler Hoekstra Musgrave Van Hollen Watson Wilson (OH) The amendments were agreed to. ´ Christensen Holden Myrick Velazquez Watt Wilson (SC) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clarke Holt Nadler Walberg Waxman Wolf Clay Honda Napolitano Walden (OR) Weiner Woolsey question is on the engrossment and Cleaver Hooley Neal (MA) Walsh (NY) Welch (VT) Wu third reading of the bill. Clyburn Hoyer Neugebauer Walz (MN) Weldon (FL) Wynn The bill was ordered to be engrossed Cohen Hulshof Norton Wamp Weller Yarmuth and read a third time, and was read the Cole (OK) Hunter Nunes Wasserman Wexler Young (AK) Conaway Inglis (SC) Oberstar Schultz Whitfield third time. Conyers Inslee Obey Waters Wilson (NM) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cooper Israel Olver NOES—34 question is on the passage of the bill. Costa Issa Ortiz Costello Jackson (IL) Pallone Bachus Higgins Sestak Under clause 10 of rule XX, the yeas Courtney Jackson-Lee Pastor Barrett (SC) Johnson (IL) Shimkus and nays are ordered. Cramer (TX) Payne Barrow Lamborn Skelton This will be a 5-minute vote. Barton (TX) Lewis (CA) Crowley Jefferson Pearce Smith (WA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Cubin Jindal Pence Biggert Lungren, Daniel Taylor Cuellar Johnson (GA) Perlmutter Blumenauer E. Thompson (MS) vice, and there were—yeas 409, nays 2, Culberson Johnson, E. B. Peterson (MN) Capuano Lynch Tiberi not voting 21, as follows: Cummings Johnson, Sam Peterson (PA) Crenshaw Marshall Visclosky Dicks Pascrell [Roll No. 498] Davis (AL) Jones (NC) Petri Wicker Edwards Putnam Davis (CA) Jones (OH) Pitts Young (FL) YEAS—409 Emanuel Sa´ nchez, Linda Davis (IL) Jordan Platts Abercrombie Costa Harman Davis (KY) Kagen Poe Frelinghuysen T. Hastert Sanchez, Loretta Ackerman Costello Hastert Davis, David Kanjorski Pomeroy Aderholt Courtney Hastings (FL) Davis, Lincoln Kaptur Porter NOT VOTING—20 Akin Cramer Hayes Davis, Tom Keller Price (GA) Alexander Crenshaw Heller Bonner Gutierrez Paul Deal (GA) Kennedy Price (NC) Allen Crowley Hensarling Brady (TX) Hastings (WA) Pickering DeFazio Kildee Pryce (OH) Altmire Cubin Herger Buchanan LaHood DeGette Kilpatrick Radanovich Sessions Andrews Cuellar Herseth Sandlin Coble Lofgren, Zoe Delahunt Kind Rahall Stupak Arcuri Culberson Higgins Davis, Jo Ann McHenry DeLauro King (IA) Ramstad Tancredo Baca Cummings Hill Eshoo Meehan Dent King (NY) Rangel Westmoreland Bachmann Davis (AL) Hinchey Faleomavaega Miller, George Diaz-Balart, L. Kingston Regula Bachus Davis (CA) Hinojosa Diaz-Balart, M. Kirk Rehberg ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Baird Davis (IL) Hirono Dingell Klein (FL) Reichert Baker Davis (KY) Hobson Doggett Kline (MN) Renzi The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Baldwin Davis, David Hodes Donnelly Knollenberg Reyes There are 30 seconds remaining. Barrett (SC) Davis, Lincoln Hoekstra Doolittle Kucinich Reynolds Barrow Davis, Tom Holden Doyle Kuhl (NY) Rodriguez b 1645 Bartlett (MD) Deal (GA) Holt Drake Lampson Rogers (AL) Mr. MILLER of North Carolina Barton (TX) DeFazio Honda Dreier Langevin Rogers (KY) Bean DeGette Hooley Duncan Lantos Rogers (MI) changed his vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Becerra Delahunt Hoyer Ehlers Larsen (WA) Rohrabacher So the amendment was agreed to. Berkley DeLauro Hulshof Ellison Larson (CT) Ros-Lehtinen The result of the vote was announced Berman Dent Hunter Ellsworth Latham Roskam as above recorded. Berry Diaz-Balart, M. Inglis (SC) Emerson LaTourette Ross Biggert Dicks Inslee Engel Lee Rothman The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Clerk Bilbray Dingell Israel English (PA) Levin Roybal-Allard will read. Bilirakis Doggett Issa Etheridge Lewis (GA) Royce The Clerk read as follows: Bishop (GA) Donnelly Jackson (IL) Everett Lewis (KY) Ruppersberger Bishop (NY) Doolittle Jackson-Lee Fallin Linder Rush This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Military Bishop (UT) Doyle (TX) Farr Lipinski Ryan (OH) Construction and Veterans Affairs Appro- Blackburn Drake Jefferson Fattah LoBiondo Ryan (WI) priations Act, 2008’’. Blumenauer Dreier Jindal Feeney Loebsack Salazar Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I Blunt Duncan Johnson (GA) Ferguson Lowey Sali Boehner Edwards Johnson (IL) Filner Lucas Sarbanes move that the Committee do now rise Bono Ehlers Johnson, E. B. Flake Mack Saxton and report the bill back to the House Boozman Ellison Johnson, Sam Forbes Mahoney (FL) Schakowsky with sundry amendments, with the rec- Boren Ellsworth Jones (NC) Fortenberry Maloney (NY) Schiff Boswell Emanuel Jones (OH) Fortun˜ o Manzullo Schmidt ommendation that the amendments be Boucher Emerson Jordan Fossella Marchant Schwartz agreed to and that the bill, as amend- Boustany Engel Kagen Foxx Markey Scott (GA) ed, do pass. Boyd (FL) English (PA) Kanjorski Frank (MA) Matheson Scott (VA) The motion was agreed to. Boyda (KS) Etheridge Kaptur Franks (AZ) Matsui Sensenbrenner Brady (PA) Everett Keller Gallegly McCarthy (CA) Serrano Accordingly, the Committee rose; Braley (IA) Fallin Kennedy Garrett (NJ) McCarthy (NY) Shadegg and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Brown (SC) Farr Kildee Gerlach McCaul (TX) Shays WEINER) having assumed the chair, Mr. Brown, Corrine Fattah Kind Giffords McCollum (MN) Shea-Porter LYNCH, Chairman of the Committee of Brown-Waite, Ferguson King (IA) Gilchrest McCotter Sherman Ginny Filner King (NY) Gillibrand McCrery Shuler the Whole House on the state of the Burgess Flake Kingston Gillmor McDermott Shuster Union, reported that that Committee, Burton (IN) Forbes Kirk Gingrey McGovern Simpson having had under consideration the bill Butterfield Fortenberry Klein (FL) Gohmert McHugh Sires Buyer Fossella Kline (MN) Gonzalez McIntyre Slaughter (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for Calvert Foxx Knollenberg Goode McKeon Smith (NE) military construction, the Department Camp (MI) Frank (MA) Kucinich Goodlatte McMorris Smith (NJ) of Veterans Affairs, and related agen- Cannon Franks (AZ) Kuhl (NY) Gordon Rodgers Smith (TX) cies for the fiscal year ending Sep- Cantor Frelinghuysen Lamborn Granger McNerney Snyder Capito Gallegly Lampson Graves McNulty Solis tember 30, 2008, and for other purposes, Capps Garrett (NJ) Langevin Green, Al Meek (FL) Souder pursuant to the previous order of the Capuano Gerlach Lantos Green, Gene Meeks (NY) Space House by unanimous consent, he re- Cardoza Giffords Larsen (WA) Grijalva Melancon Spratt Carnahan Gilchrest Larson (CT) Hall (NY) Mica Stark ported the bill back to the House with Carney Gillibrand Latham Hall (TX) Michaud Stearns sundry amendments adopted in the Carson Gillmor LaTourette Hare Miller (FL) Sullivan Committee of the Whole, with the rec- Carter Gingrey Lee Harman Miller (MI) Sutton ommendation that the amendments be Castle Gohmert Levin Hastings (FL) Miller (NC) Tanner Castor Gonzalez Lewis (CA) Hayes Miller, Gary Tauscher agreed to and that the bill, as amend- Chabot Goode Lewis (GA) Heller Mitchell Terry ed, do pass. Chandler Goodlatte Lewis (KY) Hensarling Mollohan Thompson (CA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Clarke Gordon Linder Herger Moore (KS) Thornberry Clay Granger Lipinski Herseth Sandlin Moore (WI) Tiahrt the rule, the previous question is or- Cleaver Graves LoBiondo Hill Moran (KS) Tierney dered. Clyburn Green, Al Loebsack Hinchey Moran (VA) Towns Is a separate vote demanded on any Cohen Green, Gene Lowey Hinojosa Murphy (CT) Turner amendment reported from the Com- Cole (OK) Grijalva Lucas Hirono Murphy, Patrick Udall (CO) Conaway Hall (NY) Lungren, Daniel Hobson Murphy, Tim Udall (NM) mittee of the Whole? If not, the Chair Conyers Hall (TX) E. Hodes Murtha Upton will put them en gros. Cooper Hare Lynch

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:03 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.133 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE H6566 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2007 Mack Peterson (PA) Slaughter LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM think, to the country, but will take Mahoney (FL) Petri Smith (NE) time to vet properly to make sure that Maloney (NY) Pitts Smith (NJ) (Mr. BLUNT asked and was given Manzullo Platts Smith (TX) permission to address the House for 1 they are justified and to check with Marchant Poe Smith (WA) minute.) the agency, those projects are going to Markey Pomeroy Snyder be added after we consider the Energy Marshall Porter Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, I take this Solis and Water bill, which is scheduled for Matheson Price (GA) Souder time for the purpose of inquiring about Matsui Price (NC) Space next week’s schedule. I yield to my next week. McCarthy (CA) Pryce (OH) Spratt good friend, the majority leader, for in- But before the Energy and Water bill McCarthy (NY) Putnam Stark McCaul (TX) Radanovich formation about the schedule next is sent to the Senate, we will have Stearns McCollum (MN) Rahall those add-ons added to another appro- Sullivan week. In light of the agreement we McCotter Ramstad Sutton reached this week, any sense you could priation bill that will come to the floor McCrery Rangel and will be, therefore, subject to Mem- McDermott Regula Tanner give us at all about the remaining 10 McGovern Rehberg Tauscher appropriations bills would be helpful. bers’ actions on each and every one of McHugh Reichert Taylor Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I hope my the legislatively added provisions. Terry McIntyre Renzi recitation of the schedule for next When that bill passes, those provisions McKeon Reyes Thompson (CA) McMorris Reynolds Thompson (MS) week is a little more accurate than my will then be added to the Energy and Rodgers Rodriguez Thornberry recitation of the schedule last week, Water bill and then, and only then, McNerney Rogers (AL) Tiahrt which had a little bit of a problem get- sent to the Senate. McNulty Rogers (KY) Tiberi Mr. BLUNT. I thank my friend for Meek (FL) Rogers (MI) Tierney ting done. Meeks (NY) Rohrabacher Towns In any event, my distinguished that. Melancon Ros-Lehtinen Turner friend, on Monday the House will meet I would also ask, this was covered ex- Mica Roskam Udall (CO) at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour business tensively last night, but just to verify Michaud Ross Udall (NM) and then at 2 p.m. for legislative busi- this one more time as we look at the Miller (FL) Rothman Upton Miller (MI) Roybal-Allard Van Hollen ness. We will consider several bills schedule for these appropriations bills Miller (NC) Royce Vela´ zquez under suspension of the rules. A com- and for next week, on Monday of next Miller, Gary Ruppersberger Visclosky plete list of those bills will be an- week, we intend under unanimous con- Mitchell Rush Walberg nounced later today. sent to reinstate the rule that we had Mollohan Ryan (OH) Walden (OR) Moore (KS) Ryan (WI) Walsh (NY) On Tuesday, the House will meet at 9 at the end of the last Congress that Moore (WI) Salazar Walz (MN) a.m. for morning hour business and 10 would provide for a point of order on Moran (KS) Sali Wamp a.m. for legislative business. On any projects that are put in a con- Moran (VA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Wasserman Wednesday and Thursday, the House ference report that we hadn’t had an Murphy (CT) T. Schultz Murphy, Patrick Sanchez, Loretta Waters will meet at 10 a.m., and on Friday the opportunity to see prior to that. That Murphy, Tim Sarbanes Watson House will meet at 9 a.m. We will con- would happen on Monday? Murtha Saxton Watt Musgrave Schakowsky sider the following fiscal year 2008 ap- Mr. HOYER. If the gentleman will Waxman Myrick Schiff propriations bills: Energy and Water yield further, let me be precise. Weiner Nadler Schmidt Welch (VT) Development; State, Foreign Oper- Mr. BLUNT. I will be glad to yield, Napolitano Schwartz ations; and the Legislative Branch bill. and I am not trying to be unusually Neal (MA) Scott (GA) Weldon (FL) Neugebauer Scott (VA) Weller In addition to that, in the week fol- prescriptive in describing that. Nunes Sensenbrenner Wexler lowing, I am waiting for it to be writ- Mr. HOYER. Let me be precise so Oberstar Serrano Whitfield ten up for me, but I know Financial there won’t be any misunderstanding. I Obey Sestak Wicker Olver Shadegg Wilson (NM) Services we hope to have up on the last am not sure, but I think your rule Ortiz Shays Wilson (OH) week of the session; the Commerce, dealt with more than appropriations Pallone Shea-Porter Wilson (SC) Justice, Science bill and the Interior conference reports. I may not be cor- Pascrell Sherman Wolf bill in the last week; and then in July, rect on that. Pastor Shimkus Woolsey Payne Shuler Wu the week we get back, which is the sec- But in any event, the rule that will Pearce Shuster Wynn ond full week of July, we expect to be offered Monday night, hopefully by Pence Simpson Yarmuth have the Labor-Health bill, the Agri- unanimous consent, will be a rule that Perlmutter Sires Young (AK) Peterson (MN) Skelton Young (FL) culture bill and the Transportation- will say that a point of order will lie to HUD bill. a conference report from the appropria- NAYS—2 In addition, after that, we will have tions conference which has added a Campbell (CA) Feeney the Defense appropriations bill as we project that was not listed in either NOT VOTING—21 had always planned to have that, ap- the House consideration or the Senate proximately mid-July. consideration, and that point of order Bonner Gutierrez Miller, George Brady (TX) Hastings (WA) Paul I want to tell my friend that obvi- would have 10 minutes of debate on ei- Buchanan Kilpatrick Pickering ously the three bills that are scheduled ther side, 10 minutes for those in oppo- Coble LaHood Sessions for the second week in July may slip to sition to allowing the conference com- Davis, Jo Ann Lofgren, Zoe Stupak the third week in July because of the Diaz-Balart, L. McHenry Tancredo mittee report to be considered, and 10 Eshoo Meehan Westmoreland difficulty of getting together all of the minutes for the proponents of the con- projects that will be added to the bills ference committee report being consid- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE as a result of Members’ initiatives and ered, effectively adding a third to the The SPEAKER pro tempore (during the committee’s action. But whether it hour. the vote). Members are advised 2 min- is the second week in July or the third 1700 utes remain in this vote. week in July, they will be in mid-July b sometime. So it would be an hour and 20 min- b 1653 Mr. BLUNT. I appreciate that. I utes of debate rather than just an hour. would ask my friend, on the Energy Obviously if the point of order is sus- So the bill was passed. and Water bill that we expect to do tained, then the conference committee The result of the vote was announced next week, it is my understanding we with the add-on or add-ons would be re- as above recorded. will come back at a later time and fin- ferred back to the conference com- A motion to reconsider was laid on ish that bill, once time has been ade- mittee. the table. quate to allow projects that would Mr. BLUNT. That is the way I under- Stated for: have otherwise gone in at some time stand it, my friend, and our agreement Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I was detained even later than House passage. at this point is for these appropriations and not present on the House Floor when the Mr. HOYER. If the gentleman will bills, although in our rule last year we final vote for passage of H.R. 2642—Military yield further, yes, the Energy and also extended that to authorizing bills. Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropria- Water bill, again because of the num- As you know, we don’t want to con- tions was taken. Had I been present I would bers of projects in Members’ districts tinue that discussion, but the agree- have voted ‘‘yea.’’ that are very important to them and, I ment we made this week, the majority

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Pursu- we will have a significant opportunity actions that may be taken in Peru or ant to section 5(a) of the Abraham Lin- to look at the remainder of the specific Panama, and that is being discussed, as coln Bicentennial Commission Act (36 Member projects or earmarks in the a matter of fact, I think today between U.S.C. 101 note), and the order of the bill, we also would have an opportunity Ambassador Schwab and Mr. RANGEL House of January 4, 2007, the Chair an- to have a debatable point of order on and others. nounces the Speaker’s appointment of the conference report if those appear. Clearly I think things are moving the following Member of the House to I would also like to ask about energy. forward on that, but I cannot give the the Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Bicen- I know in previous discussions on the gentleman any time frames. tennial Commission: floor at the end of previous weeks, I be- Mr. BLUNT. I thank my good friend Mr. JACKSON, Illinois lieve we discussed the likelihood that for that. We are interested in that. We f there would be an energy bill on the will continue to talk about that both floor by July 4. I know in either this on the floor and off. It would certainly COMMUNICATION FROM HON. JOHN week’s schedule or future scheduling be one of my goals. By this time next A. BOEHNER, REPUBLICAN LEAD- that the Transportation and Infra- week if we have any information on ER structure Committee, the Ways and that, we can begin to get a sense of The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Means Committee, and the Energy and meeting those deadlines. Under this fore the House the following commu- Commerce Committee have all delayed process, as the leader well knows, a nication from the Hon. JOHN A. some markups that they had intended, number of things have to be done. BOEHNER, Republican Leader: and I am wondering if the leader has a There is very little flexibility in the CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, sense of what that means in terms of time frame once you start the clock on HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, an energy bill on the floor, and also a particular agreement, and the clock Washington, DC, June 14, 2007. that bill on the floor in light of the ap- has to start right here in the House of Hon. NANCY PELOSI, propriations works we just discussed. Representatives. I look forward to Speaker, Washington, DC. Mr. HOYER. If the gentleman would that. I thank my friend for the infor- DEAR SPEAKER PELOSI: Pursuant to section yield, obviously the gentleman is cor- mation. 5(a) of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial rect. There has been a change in the Commission Act (36 U.S.C. 101 note), I am f pleased to re-appoint the Honorable Ray July schedule in part because of the LaHood of Illinois to the Abraham Lincoln moving of three of the appropriations DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR Bicentennial Commission. bills to July. So they will not be con- WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON Mr. LaHood has expressed interest in serv- sidered in June. It was always the in- WEDNESDAY NEXT ing in this capacity and I am pleased to ful- tent, however, that there would be an fill his request. announcement prior to July 4 of com- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I ask Sincerely, ponent parts of an energy policy, not unanimous consent that the business JOHN A. BOEHNER, necessarily one bill but an energy pol- in order under the Calendar Wednesday Republican Leader. icy prior to July 4. We always con- rule be dispensed with on Wednesday f next. templated energy bills being on the CONTINUATION OF NATIONAL The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. floor in July. As far as I know, that is EMERGENCY REGARDING COURTNEY). Is there objection to the re- still the plan. BELARUS—MESSAGE FROM THE quest of the gentleman from Maryland? Mr. BLUNT. I thank you for that re- PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED There was no objection. sponse. STATES (H. DOC. NO. 110–39) In addition to that, every indication f The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- I have up to this point is that those en- fore the House the following message ergy bills would go through the regular ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, JUNE from the President of the United order of the committee. Is that what 18, 2007 States; which was read and, together the leader and the majority still an- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I ask with the accompanying papers, without ticipates? unanimous consent when the House ad- objection, referred to the Committee Mr. HOYER. That is correct. journs today, it adjourn to meet at Mr. BLUNT. On another topic where on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be 12:30 p.m. on Monday next for morning- printed: we had some discussions that indicated hour debate. To the Congress of the United States: there would be an effort to have a vote The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Section 202(d) of the National Emer- before the August work period on the objection to the request of the gen- gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides topic of trade. And of the agreements tleman from Maryland? for the automatic termination of a na- out there, generally the discussion was There was no objection. that there would be a significant effort tional emergency unless, prior to the made to have the Peru agreement on f anniversary date of its declaration, the the floor in July. I know these take a President publishes in the Federal Reg- APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO significant amount of time because of ister and transmits to the Congress a HOUSE COMMISSION ON CON- the various things that have to be done notice stating that the emergency is to GRESSIONAL MAILING STAND- in this trade promotion authority proc- continue in effect beyond the anniver- ARDS ess. I am wondering on trade if my sary date. In accordance with this pro- friend has a sense where those items The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- vision, I have sent to the Federal Reg- might be. ant to 2 U.S.C. 501(b), and the order of ister for publication the enclosed notice Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman the House of January 4, 2007, the Chair stating that the national emergency for yielding, and not with precision in announces the Speaker’s appointment and related measures blocking the the sense of weeks or months or days, of the following Members of the House property of certain persons under- I mean. Obviously as the gentleman to the House Commission on Congres- mining democratic processes or insti- knows, Chairman RANGEL and Chair- sional Mailing Standards: tutions in Belarus are to continue in man LEVIN of the subcommittee is Mr. CAPUANO, Massachusetts, Chair- effect beyond June 16, 2007. working very closely with Ambassador man The actions and policies of certain Schwab and Secretary Paulson and the Mr. SHERMAN, California members of the Government of Belarus administration on these issues. Mr. DAVIS, Alabama and other persons pose a continuing They have reached an understanding Mr. EHLERS, Michigan unusual and extraordinary threat to and that is moving forward, I believe, Mr. PRICE, Georgia the national security and foreign pol- but I could not tell the gentleman at Mr. MCCARTHY, California icy of the United States. These actions

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Under a commit to ensuring that they receive sets or by misusing public authority. previous order of the House, the gentle- all of the promised benefits as a result For these reasons, I have determined woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) of their service to our Nation. that it is necessary to continue the na- is recognized for 5 minutes. I believe that the best way we can tional emergency and related measures Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, today stand up for our troops is to bring them blocking the property of certain per- marks over 1,500 days of the occupation home. It is past time for a fully funded sons with respect to Belarus. of Iraq. Since that time, over 3,500 and safe redeployment. We will not GEORGE W. BUSH. brave men and women have given their back out of our commitment to the THE WHITE HOUSE, June 14, 2007. lives and at least 2,600 have been in- Iraqi people. We will work with them f jured. We have spent nearly half a tril- to increase their security forces and to lion dollars, but this occupation is help in reconstruction. CELEBRATING FATHER’S DAY about more than just numbers. It is But we must face the facts. The situ- (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked about the lives, both American and ation on the ground may be worse than and was given permission to address Iraqi, that will be changed forever. it ever has been before. Military lead- the House for 1 minute and to revise So many brave men and women heed- ers are conceding that the so-called and extend her remarks.) ed the call of the Commander in Chief surge is not working, and it may never. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. to rid Iraq of Saddam Hussein and his The administration has even said Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to weapons of mass destruction. One could that we needed to look at the situation be able to congratulate and to wish a say many of these troops were misled in Iraq like that of Korea, and we have happy Father’s Day to all of the fa- with false or at the very least faulty been there half a century. That is sim- thers across America. In particular, I intelligence. They deserve so much ply not an option. wish a very special and very respectful more for their sacrifice and their serv- Let’s do the right thing. Let’s do the Father’s Day to all of those serving on ice. sensible thing. Let’s bring our troops the front lines of Iraq and Afghanistan, Last month, Santa Rosa Press Demo- home. We owe it to them and we owe it all of our veterans, all of them loved crat, a newspaper in my district, car- to our Nation. dearly for their service, and as well the ried a story titled, ‘‘GIs Voice Disillu- f sionment With the War.’’ It outlined service and love they give their fami- b 1715 lies. the frustrations of our troops, some on I want to pay special tribute to those their first tour, others who have served The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a fathers who are no longer with us, and again and again. previous order of the House, the gen- might I mention Ezra C. Jackson, my One account exemplifies the frustra- tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is father, my dad, who will always be tion, and I will read it. ‘‘In 2003, 2004, recognized for 5 minutes. someone in my heart as someone will- 100 percent of the soldiers wanted to be (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed ing to stand by his children and be able here to fight this war,’’ said Sergeant the House. His remarks will appear to uplift his children. First Class David Moore, a self-de- hereafter in the Extensions of Re- Again this is a commemorative holi- scribed ‘‘conservative Texas Repub- marks.) day where we simply say ‘‘thank you.’’ lican’’ and platoon sergeant who f Fathers are the guiding force, fathers strongly advises an American with- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a bring strength, both in religion, both drawal. previous order of the House, the gen- in character, and in support of their ‘‘Now,’’ he says, ‘‘95 percent of my tleman from Indiana (Mr. SOUDER) is families. We are a nation of families, platoon agrees with me.’’ recognized for 5 minutes. moms and dads and grandmothers and Mr. Speaker, that is directly from (Mr. SOUDER addressed the House. grandfathers. And for all of those who the front. This is not something that His remarks will appear hereafter in have stood in as fathers, we wish you a has been run through the administra- the Extensions of Remarks.) tion’s spin machine. This is the unvar- very happy Father’s Day as well. f nished truth from the troops in the This is a special day, and as I close, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a trenches. let me simply say, we have a weekend previous order of the House, the gen- One more account comes from Staff of Father’s Day. And in Texas, we com- tleman from Arizona (Mr. FRANKS) is Sergeant David Safstrom. According memorate Juneteenth. It is a special recognized for 5 minutes. the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Staff weekend of celebrations, remembering (Mr. FRANKS of Arizona addressed Sergeant Safstrom does not regret his the struggle of those who were not yet the House. His remarks will appear previous tours in Iraq, not even a dif- freed as slaves, and remembering the hereafter in the Extensions of Re- ficult second stint when two comrades service and the love that our fathers marks.) were killed while trying to capture in- give in America. f We are united as families, and fathers surgents. He said, ‘‘In Mosul, in 2003, it felt like we were making the city a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a remain very dear in our hearts. Happy previous order of the House, the gen- Father’s Day. better place. There was no sectarian vi- olence. Saddam was gone. We were tleman from Georgia (Mr. GINGREY) is f tracking down the bad guys. It felt recognized for 5 minutes. (Mr. GINGREY addressed the House. SPECIAL ORDERS awesome.’’ But now, Mr. Speaker, on this third His remarks will appear hereafter in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under deployment in Iraq, he is no longer a the Extensions of Remarks.) the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- believer in the mission. The pivotal f uary 18, 2007, and under a previous moment came, he says, this February The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a order of the House, the following Mem- when soldiers killed a man setting a previous order of the House, the gentle- bers will be recognized for 5 minutes roadside bomb. When they searched the woman from Florida (Ms. GINNY each. bomber’s body, they found identifica- BROWN-WAITE) is recognized for 5 min- f tion showing him to be a sergeant in utes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the Iraqi Army. (Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- previous order of the House, the gen- ‘‘I thought,’’ he said, ‘‘’What are we ida addressed the House. Her remarks tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is doing here? Why are we still here?’’’, will appear hereafter in the Extensions recognized for 5 minutes. said Safstrom, a member of Delta Com- of Remarks.)

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:18 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.139 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6569 HONORING VIRGINIA GRAEME PEAK OIL U.S.-China Economic and Security Re- BAKER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under view Commission,’’ before whom I tes- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- tified this afternoon, ‘‘the Electric previous order of the House, the gentle- uary 18, 2007, the gentleman from Power Supply Association, the Nuclear woman from Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN Maryland (Mr. BARTLETT) is recognized Energy Institute, and a coalition of en- SCHULTZ) is recognized for 5 minutes. for 60 minutes as the designee of the vironmentalists all hosted energy Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. minority leader. events of their own. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. ‘‘Talk about a large carbon footprint. important legacy of Virginia Graeme Speaker, I will submit for the RECORD The amount of CO2 emitted from the Baker, a 7-year-old child who was the two short articles, one from Business mouths of all these lawmakers, lobby- unfortunate victim of entrapment by a Week and the other from the Wash- ists and activists was enough to cause residential spa drain. ington Post, at the end of my remarks. part of Greenland to melt into the sea. On June 15, 2002, Graeme attended a It’s been roughly 2 years now since I ‘‘ ‘This bill’s going to have a tough pool party with her entire family, her have been coming to the well to talk time,’ said Senator Larry Craig . . . mother Nancy and her four sisters. Ev- about energy and, more specifically, That’s a safe guess, given that the Sen- eryone was having a great time swim- about peak oil. When I first came here ate plans for about eight days of debate ming, when all of the sudden, one of to do that, we had quite a discussion in on the bill, and Republicans such as Craig are hinting at a filibuster that Nancy’s daughters came running to tell our office what we would call it be- could derail the whole thing.’’ her that Graeme was in the spa. Nancy cause it was a phenomenon that very ‘‘The Senate energy legislation is ran to the edge of the spa, and all she few had any interest in or any knowl- edge of. fairly modest. It stays away from rad- saw was dark and bubbling water. ical policies, such as a carbon tax or a Her daughter, frantically crying and And I had heard two descriptive cap on carbon emissions. Its toughest pointing into the tub, insisted that terms. One was peak oil, which is the provision, a plan to increase fuel-effi- Graeme was there. Nancy jumped into one we finally decided to use, and the ciency standards to 35 miles per gallon the spa and saw Graeme with her eyes other was the great rollover. When we by 2020, is under siege by a bipartisan pinched closed, her hair and limbs talk about it this evening, you will un- derstand what the great rollover is. It’s group of lawmakers from car-manufac- moving with the current of water from turing States. all the jets on the side. Graeme was en- the rollover from adequate production. You come to the peak and then you ‘‘ ‘The Senate energy bill started out trapped by the powerful suction of the roll over the peak and start down the fairly weak, and we don’t see the de- drain spa and could not free herself. bate getting any better,’ complained Nancy pulled and pulled with all her other side. We wisely, I think, chose to call it peak oil because that’s appar- Eric Pica, who represented Friends of strength to help her daughter. It even- the Earth at a protest by environ- tually took the strength of two adults ently what everybody else is calling it. And I wanted to start this evening mentalists on the Senate grounds yes- to free Graeme from the spa. It was with two articles that a couple of years terday. sadly too late; Graeme passed away in ago when I started coming here I would ‘‘Minutes later, Republican law- the hospital later that afternoon. never have dreamed that I would be makers assembled in the Senate tele- I can only imagine the immeasurable able to come to this well and one day vision gallery to voice similarly bitter grief that her mother and Graeme’s en- find two articles like this in two of our objections to the bill, for completely tire family went through. Today, Mr. major publications. One of them is opposite reasons. ‘It doesn’t do any- Speaker, is the fifth anniversary of from the Washington Post and the thing to lower the price of gasoline,’ Graeme’s death, and I want to take other is from Business Week, and I’d argued Senator MITCH MCCONNELL, the this moment to acknowledge the enor- like to begin this evening by reading Senate Republican leader.’’ mous loss suffered by the Baker family. from these articles. It’s the kind of ‘‘Did that message get out? Not with- Following Graeme’s death, Nancy thing that I have been saying for 2 out some difficulty. The Republican and her father-in-law, former Secretary years, and it’s very satisfying to be event was squeezed in between a Sen- of State James Baker, became and still able to read it now from somebody ate hearing on ‘the impact of rising gas are tireless advocates for children and else’s pen. prices,’ and a pair of House committee children’s safety. When I met Nancy, I This is the one from the Washington sessions on biofuels and ‘climate was immediately taken by her tragic Post called, ‘‘A Wind-Powered Town, change mitigation.’ Within minutes of story of the loss of her daughter. an Energy Bill and a Lot of Hot Air.’’ the GOP’s departure from the tele- I was most affected by Nancy’s in- You might suspect by that title that vision studio, Democrats walked in credible desire to ensure that what the author is Dana Milbank. with a rebuttal. happened to Graeme did not happen to ‘‘There’s a certain irony in Washing- ‘‘ ‘We do not believe in the Presi- any other child. Nancy has channeled ton’s failure to devise a modern energy dent’s theory, the Republican’s theory: all of her energies into raising the policy. This is, after all,’’ he says, ‘‘the Drill, drill, drill, more of the same,’ issue of pool and spa drain entrapment, one place on earth that is powered al- Harry Reid, the Senate majority lead- a hidden hazard responsible for hun- most entirely by wind. er, taunted. ‘It reminds me of Iraq.’’’ dreds of injuries and numerous deaths, ‘‘Lawmakers are growing further Over in the Cannon Caucus Room, to a national audience. Her passion is apart on energy legislation, as Demo- where the Renewable Energy Caucus an inspiration to me, and I am proud to crats demand alternative fuels and Re- was caucusing among displays of pea sponsor the Pool and Spa Safety Act, publicans insist on more drilling. But pellets, switch grass and filament-free H.R. 1721, in memory of Graeme Baker. for both sides, the ability to talk about lightbulbs, exhibitors were on hand to I want to acknowledge and thank my energy is both plentiful and renewable. talk about landfill gas and to hand out colleague Congressman FRANK WOLF of ‘‘While the Senate held its fourth day lollipops and bumper stickers saying I Virginia, the lead Republican sponsor of debate on an energy bill, three con- love wind energy. of this bill, Chairman BOBBY RUSH and gressional committees held hearings on ‘‘It was a festive gathering, but Rep- Chairman JOHN DINGELL for their sup- the subject yesterday, and the House resentative ROSCOE BARTLETT, Repub- port of this badly needed legislation. and Senate Renewable Energy Cau- lican from Maryland, a champion of re- The progress made on the Pool and cuses held an all-day ‘expo and forum’ newable energy, delivered a somber Spa Safety Act would not be possible in the Cannon Caucus Room. Demo- message about progress in the capital. without the hard work of the entire cratic senators held two news con- ‘We’ve been crawling at a snail’s pace,’ Baker family. I hope my colleagues, ferences on the subject, Republican he said. ‘We’ve been doing little more Mr. Speaker, join me in honoring Vir- senators held a third, and bipartisan than nibbling at the edges. ginia Graeme Baker, a remarkable lit- groups of lawmakers contributed a Now, for the article from Business tle girl, and her mother Nancy whose fourth and fifth.’’ And this is all in one Week, and we will kind of be reading dedication and tenacity is truly mak- day. this together because I have seen it for ing the world a safer place for all of our ‘‘Not to be left out, the National As- the first time just a couple of moments children. sociation for Business Economics, the before I came to the well.

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But policymakers supplied by oil. duction. can hide behind the possibility that If oil demand rises by 2 percent, ‘‘With global oil production virtually vast troves will be available from un- while upward remains flat, a genera- stalled in recent years, controversial conventional sources, or that secretive tion of alternative energy would have predictions that the world is fast ap- oil-exporting nations really have the to expand 60 percent a year. That’s proaching maximum petroleum output huge reserves they claim. Yet even if more than twice the rate of wind are looking a little bit less controver- those who say that the peak arrived power, the fastest-growing alternative sial.’’ are wrong, enough disturbing omens— energy. I would note as an aside that a couple for example, declining production in All this incremental energy would of years ago when I began to talk about most of the world’s great oil fields, and somehow have to be delivered to trans- this, I ran the risk of being relegated no new super fields to take up the portation, which consumes most of the to the lunatic fringe. But in another slack—exist for the issue to merit an oil produced each year just to stay life I was a scientist. I’d been con- intense international focus.’’ even with the growth in demand. cerned about this problem for 40 years, When I read about the decline in our Nuclear and hydropower together and I thought these statistics in re- big oil fields, I thought of another arti- produce 10 times the power of wind, ality were on my side. cle about 3 weeks or so ago in the Post geothermal and solar. But even if na- ‘‘At first blush, those concerned about the second largest oil field in the tions ignore environmental concerns, it about global warming should be de- world, the largest one in Mexico, the takes years to build nuclear plants and lighted. After all, what better way to Cantrell oil field, whose discovery was even identify suitable, undammed riv- prod the move toward carbon-free, cli- quite interesting. A Mexican fisherman ers. mate-friendly alternative energy. by the name of Cantrell kept having There are many things we in the ‘‘But climate change activists have oil-foiled nets. When oil foiled his net, United States can do and should have nothing to cheer about. The U.S. is he knew where to go, because there was been doing other than the present pol- completely unprepared for peak oil, as only one oil company in Mexico, icy of crossing our fingers. If an oil tax it’s called, and the wrenching adjust- Pemex, so he went to Pemex, look makes sense from a climate change ments it would entail could easily ac- what you did to my net, give me a new perspective, it seems doubly worthy of celerate global warming as Nations one. it if it extends supplies. Boosting effi- turn to coal. Moreover, regardless of So they did, but he came in so many ciency and scaling up alternatives the implications for climate change, times they wondered, do we really spill must also be a priority. Recognizing peak oil represents a mortal threat to that much oil? So they asked, where that nations will turn to cheap coal, the U.S. economy.’’ are you finding all that oil? He said, recently 80 percent of growth in coal This isn’t some wild, left-wing publi- come, I will show you. He showed them use has come from China. More work is cation. This is Business Week who is oil bubbling up out of the ocean. They needed to defang this fuel which pro- saying this. ‘‘Peak oil refers to the point at which drilled there, and for a number of years duces more carbon dioxide per ton than world oil production plateaus before that has been the second largest field any other energy source. beginning to decline as depletion of the in the world, producing 2 million bar- Even if the peakists are wrong, and I world’s remaining reserves offsets ever- rels of oil per day, the Cantrell oil will tell you each night I pray I am increased drilling. Some experts argue field. It has declined down to 20 per- wrong, because if I am not wrong we that we’re already there, and that we cent, down to 1.6 million barrels a day are in for a pretty rough ride. Even if won’t exceed by much the daily produc- in the last 2 years. the peakists are wrong, we would still tion high of 84.5 million barrels first The reality is that it will be here be better off taking these actions. If reached in 2005. If so, global production much sooner for the U.S. in the form of they are right, major actions right now will bump along near these levels for peak oil imports. Since we import may be the only way to avert a new years before beginning an inexorable nearly two-thirds of the oil we con- dark age in an overheated world. Again, I would like to emphasize, decline. sume, global oil for export should be ‘‘What would that mean? Alter- our bigger concern. these are not articles from some left- natives are still a decade away from In that article about 3 weeks ago in wing environment magazine. These are meeting incremental demand for oil. the Post, they noted that in 8 years articles from Business Week and the With nothing to fill the gap, global eco- they estimate that Mexico will be an Washington Post. nomic growth would slow, stop, and oil importer. I think it was in that Now I would like to turn to the first then reverse; international tensions same article that noted in 10 years Iran slide here on the easel, and this is a would sore as Nations seek access to may very well be an oil importer. kind of an interesting slide, I think, diminishing supplies, enriching auto- Maybe it has something to do with the that points to our problem. Here is a cratic rulers in unstable oil States; reason they are interested in nuclear fellow looking at the gas pump and the and, unless other sources of energy energy. $3 gasoline, he is in his huge SUV Fast-growing domestic consumption could be ramped up with extreme there. Demand, and looking at the sup- of oil-exporting nations and increasing haste, the world could plunge into a ply in the pump, just why is gas so ex- appetites by big exporters such as new Dark Age. pensive? China portend tighter supplies avail- Mr. Motorist, it’s expensive because b 1730 able to the U.S., China now the number of supply and demand. Even as faltering economies burned two importer in the world, with an One of my colleagues asked me, what less oil, carbon loading of the atmos- economy growing at 11.4 percent, the can I tell my constituents who are ask- phere might accelerate as countries last quarter for which I saw data. With ing me what can we do to reduce the turn to vastly dirtier coal. our economy barely 2 percent, how price of gas? I told him, tell them to When I read this, I was reminded of soon might they be the biggest oil im- drive less. It will certainly reduce their the observation of one of the giants in porter in the world? cost if they are driving less, and also, if the area, one of the experts, Kenneth Unless world oil production rises rap- collectively we drive less, then there Deffeyes from Princeton University, idly, but output has stalled, call it de will be more supply and less demand, who said that the least bad outcome facto peak oil or peak oil light, it and the price of gasoline and oil will from peak oil would be a deep world- means that the United States is enter- drop. They are both exquisitely sen- wide recession that might make the ing an age when it will have to scram- sitive to supply and demand. 1930s look like good times. ble to maintain existing import levels. The next chart is one of my favorites, Sound familiar to what I just read? We will know soon enough whether and this was referred to by Hyman He says, if you don’t like that, try the the capacity to raise production really Rickover who gave a speech 50 years

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If we extended it this way, the slide. This is the world according to are some data from Hyman Rickover’s others, 7.6 thousand years, it would be oil. speech. He went through a development the same thing, very little energy This imagines that the size of the of civilization and, particularly, our in- being used. You could hardly see that country would be relevant, consistent dustrial civilization, and the role that energy was used here. It looks like zero with the amount of oil that they have. energy played, and if in fact that is because of this scale, it’s hard to dif- So, if you are thinking about oil, who going to be a bell curve kind of experi- ferentiate the tiny amount of energy are the biggies in oil? ence, as we go down the other side will that prehistoric man used that’s com- Obviously, Saudi Arabia dominates we retrace in reverse the steps that he pared to the energy we use today. the landscape. They have about 22 per- so well defined in the contribution of Then we began the industrial revolu- cent, not quite a fourth of all of the oil energy to the development of our civ- tion. We see it here with brown, which reserves in the world. ilization. was wood, and that industrial revolu- Then there is Iran and Iraq and Ku- He noted that each person, I gen- tion was sputtering when we found wait. Kuwait, it looks like a little erally use about 75 watts, but that’s, I coal. Then we found gas and oil. It took province. That’s what Saddam Hussein guess, sitting here, and he had them off. That’s the red curve there. Look thought, a little province that ought to sleeping, and he said that we are about how sharply that is rising. belong to Iraq, so he went to take it. 35 watts of electricity, or 1⁄20 of a horse- Now, this is a compressed abscissa Tiny little country. Look at the power. because we have 400 years, and we will amount of oil that it has. Here we are b 1745 see that curve again, and it will be in the United States, pretty anemic, 2 very flat, but that’s because we will percent of the known reserves of oil in That’s how much energy we rep- have stretched out abscissa and made the world. resent, 1⁄20th of a horsepower. In modest the curve look flatter. But I want to point to something activity, you’re something like a 70- But notice what happened up about even more alarming than that. If I watt bulb. That’s all the energy that the 1970s up there. Had that curve kept lived in China, look at it over there, 1.3 you are producing. going, we will be through the ceiling billion people. Today they are getting The household appliances he said right now. Notice what happened in the about 70 percent of all of their energy that were available to the housewife of 1970s where we had a drop in use, a from dirty coal. They are near suffo- 50 years ago, it would be more than world wide recession as a result of the cating under it. Even worse in China, that today, wouldn’t it, he said that oil price shocks, and much increased with 1 billion people and growing, soon represented the work of 33 faithful deficiency. The efficiency of your re- to surpass China’s 1.3 billion is India, household servants is the way he ex- frigerator today is probably three which has only half the energy of pressed it. This energy has been such a times of the 1970s, and your air condi- China, and China has less oil than we cheap servant. tioner the same thing. We had some factories then. We don’t Hyman Rickover pointed out, when do. So the world is poised if we are ap- have many now. We had some factories he gave his speech 50 years ago, that proaching peak oil. The world is poised then, and he said that the energy avail- we were 100 years into the age of oil, for some very serious times. able to assist that factory worker in and he wondered how long the age of The next chart is one that inspired 30 his productivity was the equivalent of oil would be. We have, today, a much of our leading Americans, and I had the being supported by 244 men. The auto- better understanding of that, because privilege of testifying with one of them mobile, and they got roughly the same in the last 50 years, we have seen the yesterday, Jim Woolsey, and McFar- mileage then as now. The automobile, peaking of oil in our country. It oc- land and Boyden Gray and 27 others, he said, when going down the road, rep- curred in 1970. The peaking of oil, and several of them, very senior four-star resented the work output of 2,000 men, I think 35 of the 48 top oil producing admirals who wrote a letter the Presi- countries in the world, he noted that dent saying Mr. President, the fact and the locomotive that pulled the the age of oil would occupy but a rel- that we have only 2 percent of the cars, 100,000 men, and the jet plane, atively brief moment in the stretch of world’s reserves of oil and use 25 per- 700,000 men. human history, and 8,000 years of re- cent of the world’s oil and import al- Each barrel of oil has an energy corded history, the age of oil will oc- most two-thirds of what we use is a to- equivalent, and you can see it here cupy about 300 years. tally unacceptable national security from these numbers. Each barrel of oil We are not running out of oil. There risk. We really have to do something has the energy equivalent of 12 men is a lot of oil left. But it’s going to be about that. working all year. And you will pay $125 very difficult to get. That’s going to The President mentioned this at one roughly at the pump. So you can buy make it very expensive, and each year of his State of the Unions, and he noted yourself the work equivalent of 12 men we will get less and less. That hap- that we get this oil from countries working all year with a barrel of oil. pened in the United States. which, as he said, which don’t even like When I first read that number, I said, Now, we work very hard to prove us. that can’t be. And then I thought about that M. King Hubbert was a liar. He Two more facts on this chart. We rep- it, and I drive a Prius, and we’ve been was mentioned in one of the articles. resent, it says here, 5 percent. We are averaging, for the past several thou- M. King Hubbert predicted in 1956 that less than that. We are one person out sand miles, it’s 49 miles per gallon. And we would peak in 1970. of 22 in the world, less than 5 percent of I asked myself, how long would it take Now, we knew by 1980 that he was the world’s population. We use 25 per- me to pull my Prius 49 miles? That lit- right, because we were already 10 years cent of the world’s oil and import al- tle gallon of gasoline, still cheaper at down the other side of Hubbert’s most two-thirds of what we use. $3, by the way, still cheaper than water speech. Our response to that was ex- The other figure on here really is an in the grocery store, pulls my car 79 actly the wrong response. Our response interesting one. We have only 2 percent miles. How long would it take me to was let’s see if we can’t find more. So of the world’s oil reserves, but we are pull the car that far? we gave tax incentives to see if we producing 8 percent of the world’s oil. Another statistic that really helped couldn’t get the oil people to drill What that means, of course, is that me understand that that’s probably more, and it worked. They drilled we are pumping our oil four times fast- right is that if a man works really hard more, but they didn’t find more. er than the rest of the world. It’s not in his yard all day, his wife could get

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They pump 3 or And then the red, now, the red is off It’s just been everywhere. We assume 4 barrels of seawater for every barrel of a little bit. That’s because he didn’t in- it’s there just like we assume that oil that they pump. clude Canada and the Gulf of Mexico. water and air are there. They have suggested here in the And this little bump on the way down The next chart, and if we could have lightly shaded areas to the right what is the oil from Alaska, from Prudhoe only one chart to speak to, so that we future discoveries will be like. They Bay. I’ve been there, Prudhoe Bay. A 4- can understand where we are and where certainly won’t be that smooth curve. foot pipe right where 3 starts there at we’ve come from and where we’re They’ll be up and down. But I’ll tell Prudhoe Bay. For years, less now, it’s going, this would be the chart. This you, if you were smoothing a curve out running down. For years a fourth of all shows the discoveries of oil. And you you wouldn’t have come that high, our domestic production came through can see them there. Way back in the would you, if you just look at this that pipeline. 1930s we found them, a bunch in the chart. So they’re being generous, I The next chart is just one of many 1940s, and, boy, did we start finding it think, in how much oil we might find. quotes from one of four studies, a fifth in the 1950s and 1960s and 1970s. Well, unless you think we’re going to one, which is now out, but it’s been em- And then starting from 1980, down, it find enormously new reservoirs of oil, bargoed so we can’t really talk about it just has been going down, down, down. and I know of no responsible experts until they’ve released it. This is from And that’s in spite of the fact that who believe that, it’s clear that you the first report paid for by the Depart- we’re drilling more and more wells. We cannot pump what you have not found. ment of Energy, done by the big pres- have computer modeling and three-D And unless we find a great deal more, tigious SAIC, Science International seismic technologies we didn’t know the area under our consumption curve Applications Corporation, known as back when we were finding most of this cannot be larger than the area if you the Hirsch Report because Robert oil. We pretty much have mapped the put a smooth curve around this, the Hirsch was the principal investigator Earth geologically. We know the kinds area under the discovery curve. on it. of the formations oil is found in. And so these two articles I read were And I just want to mention the high- It is unlikely, very unlikely we will reflecting the reality that we’re prob- light here. He says the world has never find any more large reservoirs of oil. faced a problem like this. There is ably at peak oil and face a very chal- The solid black line here represents the nothing in history, which is what these lenging future. rate at which we’ve been consuming The next chart shows one depiction articles were saying, right? There is oil. Well, actually the production and of what’s called Hubbert’s peak. This is nothing in history that is a precedent consumption has been the same. There U.S. oil production. This is the whole to this. There’s nothing to guide us as are no big lakes of oil anywhere so to what will happen and where we country’s production. He predicted we’ve been using all we’ve produced. So should go. only the lower 48, by the way. But you this is the consumption curve. It’s also The next chart is a schematic of the see we’ve reached a peak. In about 1970 been the production curve because up peak. Now, I said we were going to we reached a peak, and now we’re till now we have consumed everything spread out the abscissa and flatten the about half the oil production in spite of we produced, or we’ve produced every- peak. That’s exactly the same peak having more oil wells than all the rest thing we would like to consume. that you saw before when we com- But look what happened to this of the world. pressed the abscissa in a 400-year scale. curve. This was an exponential curve. The next chart is really an inter- This is the schematic. The yellow area And up through the Carter years, the esting one, because this chart is used is about 35 years. Two percent growth, Carter years about here, up through by one of the few groups that I think by the way, doubles in 35 years; four the Carter years we used as much oil in are in denial. This is the Cambridge times, bigger in 70 years; eight times each decade as we had used in all of Energy Research Associates. They are bigger in 105 years. previous history. That is a stunning predicting that peak oil, if it occurs, is No wonder Albert Einstein, in re- statistic. That means that when you’ve going to be an undulating plateau sponse to a question, Dr. Einstein, used half the world’s oil, there would somewhere well out into the future, what will be the next big energy force remain only 10 years of oil at present not to worry about it today. And they in the universe after nuclear? And he use rates because we would have used need to discredit M. King Hubbert, be- said the most powerful force in the uni- as much oil as in all of previous his- cause M. King Hubbert predicted that verse is the power of compound inter- tory. the United States would peak in 1970 est. Exponential growth. And we see it Well, things really change. If they and we did peak in 1970. And in 1979, I here. hadn’t changed, extrapolate this. It think, or 1969, I forget which date, he So if this is, in fact, where we are, would be above this graph, well above predicted the United States would be and it’s now being more and more wide- this chart. So really good things hap- peaking, I’m sorry, the world would be ly recognized that that’s probably cor- pened as a result of the shocks we had peaking about now. rect, this is what the future will look at the Arab oil embargo. We’re very Well, a very obvious question, if he like. That dark green area represents much more efficient than we were. was right about the United States, the amount of oil that will be avail- And by the way, our citizens in Cali- which is clearly a microcosm of the able. If our economies are going to con- fornia use maybe two-thirds the energy world, why shouldn’t he be right about tinue as they are now, with just a mod- that we use here. Do you think they’re the world? est 2 percent growth, this is a 2 percent less happy than we are? I have a lot of And knowing he was right about the growth curve, we’re going to need that colleagues in California. They would United States by 1980, because we much more oil. We’re going to need really debate that if you suggested peaked in 1970, we’ve now lost 27 years twice as much oil at the end of 35 that. when we should have been addressing years. That is a daunting challenge. Well, since about 1980, as these this problem. When you represent that, when you curves show, we have not found as Well, they use these curves to try to remember that we use 21 million bar- much oil as we’ve been using. Today convince you and me that you rels of oil a day in our country, a we’re pumping what, 4 or 5 barrels for shouldn’t have any confidence in M. fourth of the world’s production and every barrel we find. So now we’ve been King Hubbert; therefore, don’t worry the total amount we get from all of the dipping into the past reserves. This about the future. Hubbert peak for the usual alternatives is something like 3 chart says that peaking should be oc- lower 48 was the red going up this side percent of everything; and they’re curring, what, about now, or 2010, and the yellow coming down over growing rapidly, but it’s still only something like that. there. about 3 percent of all of our energy use.

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We became more curve it is really hard to be happy like the exhilaration of meeting and efficient or this would be off the top of when you don’t have much energy. overcoming a challenge and, boy, this the chart here. And I won’t this When you are burning cow dung and so is a huge challenge. I can see this real- evening go into how they got there, but forth for your heat, you are not really ly turning Americans on. This is a far using some very suspect data, our en- happy. But many nations with about a bigger challenge than we faced in ergy information agency is predicting fourth of energy that we use are just World War II and that turned every- that we will find as much more oil as about as happy as we are. body on. I am 81 years old. I lived all the reserves that we now know So this is very encouraging. What through that. Everybody had a victory exist. that means is that you don’t have to garden. We had daylight savings time, Even if that is true, from their own use as much energy as we are using to I think, for the first time so you could chart, that pushes the peak out from be happy. We are the most creative, in- work in your victory garden. There only now to 2016. That’s 9 years from novative society in the world. We can were no new cars for us. We made all now. And the Hirsch report said, unless use far less energy and be, I think, sorts of sacrificing. We did it because you started preparing 20 years before happier because we will have the satis- we knew we needed to do it. peak oil, you were going to have a pret- faction of really making a contribu- And before I forget as far as what we ty rough ride. tion. ought to be doing for the future, let me Now, if they’re not going to find this The next chart kind of points to tell you that I think we can get there enormous amount of additional oil, and some of the difficulties, and these two with our enormous creativity and inno- I think the odds are very good they articles I read mention those. I use a vation if we have proper leadership. We will not, then peaking is about now, really simple analogy to help us under- need a program that has the total com- and the curve starts down here. stand where we are. We are like the mitment of World War II, that has the Let me point to the other thing they young couple whose grandparents have technology focus of putting a man on note here; that is, if you have some died and left them a big inheritance, the moon and the urgency of the Man- really vigorous enhanced oil recovery, and they now are lavishly spending hattan Project. And I think Americans and you extend that peak production of that inheritance, and 85 percent of ev- could be marshaled. I think we could oil, you might push it out to 2037. But erything they live on comes from their make a tremendous contribution and then look what happens. You fall off a grandparents and only 15 percent from really feel good about it. In that little cliff. Obviously, the area between these what they earn, and the inheritance is chart that showed how satisfied we are two curves has to be the same as the going to run out a long time before with life, I think we would be even area between these two curves down they retire; so they have obviously got more satisfied with life, living just as here. You know, you can’t pump what’s to do something. They got to make well as we live now on a whole lot less not there. more or spend less or some combina- energy and feeling good about the fact Now, you may get a little more. You tion of those two. that we are able to live that well with will get a little more by enhanced oil I use those figures because that is less energy. recovery. But compared to the trillion where we are in terms of the amount of I want to spend a moment looking at barrels of oil that we’ve used so far, the fossil fuel energy we use, 85 percent. the renewables that we will be turning trillion that we will use in the next 150 Some will say 86 percent. Coal, oil, and to increasingly. This is a 2000 chart; so years as we run down the other side of gas make up about 85 percent of all the there are more now. But in 2000 solar Hubbert’s peak, the additional oil we energy we use. More than half of the was 1 percent of 7.07 percent. So it is get is going to be fairly limited. rest comes from nuclear power. five times bigger now, 0.35 percent. Big The next chart has a quote by one of By the way, we are the biggest nu- deal. And I am a big solar fan. I have the giants in this area, Laharrere, who clear power producer in the world. on off-the-grid home and I get all of my says the USGS estimate implies a five- France produces 75 percent of their electricity from solar and wind, but I fold increase in discovery rate and re- electricity. We produce 20 of ours. But recognize this is a tiny contributor serve addition for which no evidence is since we are so much bigger than now and has a long way to go. presented. Such an improvement in France in terms of total quantity of Wood: That is waste products, and performance is, in fact, utterly implau- electricity, we produce more than the timber industry and paper industry sible, and I would agree, utterly im- France does at a much smaller percent- probably can’t grow a whole lot with- plausible, given the great technological age. Well, nuclear power could and out raping our forests. achievements of the industry over the maybe should increase, but it comes Waste energy: We can do a whole lot past 20 years, the worldwide search and with problems, as you know. And, also, more of that. But please note when you the deliberate efforts to find the larg- unless you go to some different tech- look at that waste pile that is going est remaining prospects. nologies, there is not a forever supply into the furnace, much of it came from Boy, we have plowed that ground and of fissionable uranium in the world. oil. In an energy deficient world, that Laharrere is exactly right. Their pre- That is a very finite supply. So you are huge stream of waste will have really dictions I think are implausible. going to be going to burning something shrunk. There will be nowhere near as The next chart is one that I hope else or using a breeder reactor, which much. more and more of us look at and reflect has problems of enrichment and mov- Wind: The rapidest growing, at 30 on. This is an interesting one. I wish it ing fuel around that is weapons grade percent per year that industry is grow- was in living color. It’s just kind of and so forth. So this comes with some ing. Still a tiny percentage. A huge plain Jane. But on the abscissa here we obvious drawbacks. But shivering in frontier: conventional hydro. We don’t have how much energy we use per per- the dark has some obvious drawbacks have any more big rivers to dam in our son, and where would you expect to too, and we need to trade those off as country. We could get maybe as much find us using more energy per person we are looking at maybe using more more hydro from microhydro. Micro- than any other person in the world. nuclear power. turbines, that technology is really im- There we are, way up there. And the or- Then we come to the true renew- proving now. dinate here is how happy we are with ables. And I will tell you that we will Let’s look at the next chart because life, how content we are. transition, the world will transition, to that helps me talk about fuel from sustainable renewables, either because food. This is a chart on comparing the b 1800 geology demands it as we run down the energy history with petroleum and And we are okay. We are pretty con- other side of Hubbert’s Peak, and for with corn. And 75 percent of all the en- tent. But notice on this chart that the last 150 years of this glorious age of ergy you get from corn comes from the there are, I think, 20 some nations, all oil, we will move to sustainable renew- fossil fuels you use to grow the corn

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:18 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.215 H15JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HOUSE H6574 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2007 and haul it to the mill and ferment the These are the assets. And you see again at least 65 years old. Every year the av- grain and so forth. that most of the assets are in the small erage age of our farmers gets almost 1 The article in the Washington Post of farm. And land owned is nearly the year older. I know a lot of farmers. I a couple weeks ago noted that if you same as assets because the land is the know almost no farmer whose kids use all of our corn for ethanol, all of it, biggest asset the farmer has. That is want to farm. It is really tough work. and discounted it for the fossil fuel why that little circle there looks very There is little financial reward for it. input, which they said was 80 percent, much like this one. The assets and the Huge risks, risks that you can’t con- and this is a little optimistic but 80 land owned are about the same thing trol. Drought, cold weather, frost in percent is not bad, that it would dis- because 90 odd percent of all the assets the spring, you can’t control any of place 2.4 percent of our gasoline. And are the land. And this shows that our these things and you are at risk by all they noted correctly that you could small farms are really cooperating of those. A very serious problem. Our save that much gasoline if you tuned with these programs. Notice these farmers are getting older and older and up your car and put air in the tires. small farms. That part of the circle has who is going to replace them? That just points out the incredible gotten larger. Our small farms are Next chart: Gross sales of $1 million challenge we have. The enormous doing a really good job of respecting or more. And it is still the family farm amounts of energy that we get from our wetlands and putting their land in but these are, many of them, big fam- this, 21 million barrels of oil we use a reserve and so forth. ily farms. They farm their farm and day, 70 percent of it in transportation. The next chart is almost one that al- they lease maybe ten farms around Just to look at this bottom pie chart most makes me weep because I rep- them. And the others have the nice here, why it is not more efficient. Look resent a farm district. It still is the quality of life of living on a farm. And at this purple section here. That is al- biggest industry in my district. And you can have cover 100 acres of land most half of it. That is nitrogen fer- this shows the size of farms and wheth- and you lease it to one of these big tilizer that we produce from natural er they are making money or not. The farmers, and they will be a family farm gas. Not much in this country because yellow is if you are making 20 percent and they may spend 6 days a year on it is too expensive. We produce it some or more. The next one is if you are your farm. They come in with two places overseas from gas where gas is making 10 percent or more, and then 0 combines and cut the whole thing. stranded. That is, there is gas and no- to 10 percent in the red. Look at it. They put Paraquat on it that kills the body to use it and it is hard to haul; so Losing money. This is by size of farm. weeds in the spring and then in 1 day it is cheaper. So we make the nitrogen Every farm group loses money. Gen- they will plant the whole farm to corn, fertilizer there. Enormous investments erally speaking, the smaller you are, for instance. They may spend 6 days a of energy in growing corn. the more you lose. year on your farm total. I have several charts that relate spe- But even our big farms, our biggest The next chart is a really interesting cifically to agriculture. Farm produc- farms, large-scale farms, more than a chart, and this shows the problem that tivity and number of farms: And to no- fourth of them are losing money. There we would be in if we hadn’t been as effi- body’s surprise, the number of farms is no other segment or society that has cient as we have been. And you saw have been going down, down, down. as much capital at risk who work so from those previous charts how our ef- You see it in the red line there. While hard and get so little for it as our ficiency has slowed that rate of in- the productivity for the farm has going farmers. Please remember your farmer crease in the use of oil, of energy gen- been going up up, up, up. That is be- when you go to the grocery store to- erally, and this shows the avoided sup- cause the farms have been getting big- night. When I was a kid 25 percent of ply. That is our efficiency. Wow, that ger and bigger and bigger. the average family budget went for is about a third of it, isn’t it? Now, to support all of that big expen- food. Now it is less than 10 percent. sive equipment, you have to have to And that farmer is subsidizing your b 1815 farm, you need to farm several thou- quality of life by 15 percent because of sand acres. I bought a farm in Fred- his ingenuity and hard work and his We would be using a third more if it erick County. I milked cows. I had 144 willingness to work for less than noth- weren’t that we were as efficient as we acres. I milked 60 cows, and I grew al- ing. He is losing money here. So he is are. most everything on the farm that I fed subsidizing your quality of life. Please So what do we do now? Well, I men- those cows. You can’t do that today. remember your farmer when you go to tioned that I thought that we needed a The farms are very much bigger and the grocery store. You are living as national program that had the total they have huge equipment and just a well as you are because he is working commitment of World War II. Every- very different kind of agriculture. as hard as he is. body has to be involved. These two ar- There are several charts here that The next one shows the farmer on the ticles, boy, I was appreciative for these present a very disturbing story for the tractor. And, boy, has he got a red two articles. We scheduled this time family farm. Today, only 2 percent of tractor. And these are the low sales with you before these articles came our people farm, but almost everybody and the medium sales farms, and if you out. This was great that they came out remembers an uncle or aunt or grand- sell a little more, you don’t lose as because they make my point. We face parent whose farm you went to. There much. huge problems. is a lot of nostalgia in our country for You have to be a pretty good farmer I have a bill, H.R. 80, the Self-Pow- farms. And this shows a percentage of today to break even, by the way, and a ered Farm Energy bill. If our farmers U.S. farms. And these are the little really good farmer to make money. can’t produce enough energy to run farms. The small family farms are The next chart: Principal farm opera- their farm and a bit more for the guy more than 90 percent of all of the tors reporting off-farm work. Boy, the who lives in town, we’re in for a really farms. But look at the value of produc- small farms, they are working a lot off rough time, aren’t we? So this is a bill tion. This little 7.5 percent of the farms the farm, aren’t they? I guess you which challenges our farmers to be en- which are large-scale family farms, the heard the story of the farmer who won ergy independent. And there’s a reward big family farms, represent 60 percent $5 million in the lottery. They asked for that. This is not going to cost the of all of the productions. And we will him what he was going to do with it. taxpayer much money. You know, peo- see in some future charts that almost He says, ‘‘I guess I will just keep farm- ple work really, really hard for an all those small family farms are losing ing until it’s gone.’’ And that is kind of award, maybe harder than they would money. The people are working off the a sick joke but it is true. That is what work if you were paying them. We are farm to support them. our farmers are doing. Many of our going to give an award for this, for the Here is the next chart. These are farmers are farming away those huge farms that do the best in this. And we things that our farm bill is going to assets you saw in the form of land. think there is a lot of creativity and have to take into consideration. This is They are farming those assets away. ingenuity out there and we should do a share of farm business assets, acres The next chart, this is principal farm very well with this. owned, and acres enrolled in a con- operators and self-employed workers Another bill that’s a good bill, H.R. servation wetland reserve program. and nonagriculture industries who are 670, the so-called DRIVE bill, and

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Because they turn leadership on energy. But with respon- Associate Administrator, Environmental over so easily, the actual fatality fig- sible leadership in this country, I think Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- cy’s final rule — Fenpyroximate; Pesticide ures are higher for the SUV than they that Americans will heed to, and we are for the standard family car. You Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [EPA- will surprise the world with what we HQ-OPP-2007-0237] Recieved May 8, 2007, pur- don’t need to be in an SUV to be safer. can do in meeting the challenges of Well, Mr. Chairman, I think that suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- peak oil. mittee on Agriculture. Americans will really rally to this challenge. As I have said, there is no f 2227. A letter from the Principal Deputy exhilaration like the exhilaration of LEAVE OF ABSENCE Associate Administrator, Environmental meeting and overcoming a big chal- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- By unanimous consent, leave of ab- cy’s final rule — Clethodim; Pesticide Toler- lenge, and boy, this is a huge chal- sence was granted to: ance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0535; FRL-8127-2] re- lenge. And I think properly motivated, Mr. GUTIERREZ (at the request of Mr. ceived May 8, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the American people will turn to and HOYER) for today on account of family 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- demonstrate to the world that we are illness. culture. still the most creative, innovative soci- Mr. WESTMORELAND (at the request of 2228. A letter from the Principal Deputy ety in the world. I think we can again Mr. BOEHNER) for today on account of Associate Administrator, Environmental become an exporting Nation. unexpected family medical reasons. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- There is going to be a lot of tech- f cy’s final rule — Bacillus thuringiensis nology associated with moving to these Vip3Aa19 Protein in Cotton; Exemption from sustainable alternatives. Who better SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED the Requirement of a Tolerance [EPA-HQ- than we to develop those technologies. By unanimous consent, permission to OPP-2006-0913; FRL-8124-6] received May 8, And let’s sell them to the world. Let’s address the House, following the legis- 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the not turn over the manufacture of these lative program and any special orders Committee on Agriculture. technologies to somebody overseas, heretofore entered, was granted to: 2229. A letter from the Principal Deputy let’s sell them to the world. (The following Members (at the re- Associate Administrator, Environmental There are two reasons for doing this. quest of Ms. WOOLSEY) to revise and ex- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- One is that if we are going to maintain tend their remarks and include extra- cy’s final rule — Dioxin and Dioxin-like anything like the quality of life we neous material:) Compounds; Toxic Equivalency Information; have now, we really need to do this. Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. Community Right-to-Know Toxic Chemicals And the other thing is there is going to Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. Release Reporting [EPA-HQ-TRI-2002-0001; be a mad global scramble for energy. If (The following Members (at the re- FRL-8311-6] (RIN: 2025-AA12) received May 8, we haven’t led the way, if somebody quest of Mr. KING of Iowa) to revise and 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the hasn’t led the way to move us to re- extend their remarks and include ex- Committee on Energy and Commerce. newables, what will the world do when traneous material:) 2230. A letter from the Principal Deputy we come to the reality that there just Mr. POE, for 5 minutes, June 21 and Associate Administrator, Environmental isn’t going to be enough oil there? 22. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Just one little note in closing. We Mr. JONES of North Carolina, for 5 cy’s final rule — Determination of Attain- need to rethink a lot of things. Our minutes, June 21 and 22. ment, Approval and Promulgation of Imple- mentation Plans and Designation of Areas whole financial structure needs to be Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida, rethought. If you think about our fi- for 5 minutes, today. from Air Quality Planning Purposes; Ohio; Redesignation of Washington County to At- nancial structure, and I am not an (The following Member (at her own tainment of the 8-Hour Ozone Standard economist, I don’t think you have to be request) to revise and extend her re- [EPA-R05-OAR-2006-0892; FRL-8313-1] re- an economist to understand obvious marks and include extraneous mate- ceived May 8, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. things. When we put more money in rial:) 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and circulation, it is printed by the Feds. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, for 5 min- Commerce. And they put it into the circulation by utes, today. 2231. A letter from the Principal Deputy loaning it to somebody. Now, if there f Associate Administrator, Environmental are only two of us in the world, and I ADJOURNMENT Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- borrow money and I have to pay inter- cy’s final rule — Determination of Attain- est on it, one of two things has to hap- Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Madam ment, Approval and Promulgation of Imple- pen, either there has to be growth so Speaker, I move that the House do now mentation Plans and Designation of Areas that I have the money to pay the inter- adjourn. for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Ohio; Re- est with, or you, if you are the only The motion was agreed to; accord- designation of Jefferson County to Attain- other guy in the world, you have to ingly (at 6 o’clock and 20 minutes ment of the 8-Hour Ozone Standard [EPA- lose money. So I have some of your p.m.), under its previous order, the R05-OAR-2006-0891; FRL-8312-7] received May money so that I can pay interest on the House adjourned until Monday, June 8, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to money that I borrowed. That’s why we 18, 2007, at 12:30 p.m., for morning-hour the Committee on Energy and Commerce. start to shudder about the economy debate. 2232. A letter from the Principal Deputy when it drops below 2 percent growth. f Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Because we can’t imagine an economy EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, that doesn’t include growth because cy’s final rule — Determination of Attain- ETC. our whole financial system is predi- ment, Approval and Promulgation of Imple- mentation Plans and Designation of Areas of cated on growth. We have got to have Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive Air Quality Planning Purposes; Ohio; Redes- growth. communications were taken from the Now, we can have growth without Speaker’s table and referred as follows: ignation of Belmont County to Attainment of the 8-Hour Ozone Standard [EPA-R05- using more energy if we become more 2224. A letter from the Principal Deputy OAR-2006-0046; FRL-8312-8] received May 8, efficient. That’s a challenge. So we Associate Administrator, Environmental 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- still can grow some. But that is not Committee on Energy and Commerce. cy’s final rule — Foramsulfuron; Exemption limitless growth because that you 2233. A letter from the Principal Deputy can’t be infinitely efficient. So we will from the Requirement of a Tolerance [EPA- HQ-OPP-2006-0880; FRL-8125-5] received May Associate Administrator, Environmental have to, one day, sooner or later, come 8, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- to the realization that we’ve got to the Committee on Agriculture. cy’s final rule — Determination of Attain- have a financial system that doesn’t 2225. A letter from the Principal Deputy ment, Approval and Promulgation of Imple- require growth. But we can do that. Associate Administrator, Environmental mentation Plans and Designation of Areas

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A letter from the Principal Deputy By Mr. HAYES: nesota): Associate Administrator, Environmental H.R. 2739. A bill to amend title 10, United H.R. 2747. A bill to establish a grant pro- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- States Code, relating to payment of mental gram to facilitate the creation of meth- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation health counselors under TRICARE; to the amphetamine precursor electronic logbook of Implementation Plans; State of Iowa Committee on Armed Services. systems, and for other purposes; to the Com- [EPA-R07-OAR-2007-0015; FRL-8312-5] re- By Mr. PRICE of North Carolina: mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- H.R. 2740. A bill to require accountability ceived May 8, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. dition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for contractors and contract personnel under 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and for a period to be subsequently determined Federal contracts, and for other purposes; to Commerce. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- the Committee on the Judiciary. 2235. A communication from the President ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- By Ms. SHEA-PORTER: risdiction of the committee concerned. of the United States, transmitting an supple- H.R. 2741. A bill to amend title XVIII of the mental consolidated report, consistent with Social Security Act to provide a wage index By Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN: H.R. 2748. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- the War Powers Resoultion, to help ensure floor for hospitals and home health agencies enue Code of 1986 to allow the alternative that the Congress is kept fully informed on located in certain areas under the Medicare motor vehicle personal credit against the al- U.S. military activities in support of the war Program; to the Committee on Ways and on terror and Kosovo, pursuant to Public Means, and in addition to the Committee on ternative minimum tax; to the Committee Law 93-148; (H. Doc. No. —38); to the Com- Energy and Commerce, for a period to be on Ways and Means. mittee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in By Mr. GORDON (for himself and Mr. printed. each case for consideration of such provi- SHADEGG): H.R. 2749. A bill to amend title XVIII of the f sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Social Security Act to provide for a transi- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON By Mr. ARCURI (for himself and Mr. tion to a new voluntary quality reporting program for physicians and other health pro- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MCHUGH): H.R. 2742. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- fessionals; to the Committee on Energy and Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of enue Code of 1986 to provide rate parity for Commerce, and in addition to the Committee committees were delivered to the Clerk open-loop and closed-loop biomass facilities on Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- for printing and reference to the proper under the renewable fuels tax credit; to the quently determined by the Speaker, in each calendar, as follows: Committee on Ways and Means. case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ: Committee on Small By Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland: concerned. Business. H.R. 2284. A bill to amend the H.R. 2743. A bill to provide for the continu- By Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas (for Small Business Act to expand and improve ance of volunteer communications capability herself and Mr. CULBERSON): the assistance provided by Small Business within the United States and its territories; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2750. A bill to require the Secretary of Development Centers to Indian tribe mem- the Treasury to mint coins in commemora- bers, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians By Mr. BISHOP of New York (for him- self, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. GEORGE MIL- tion of the 50th anniversary of the establish- (Rept. 110–192). Referred to the Committee of ment of the National Aeronautics and Space the Whole House on the State of the Union. LER of California, Ms. KILPATRICK, ´ Ms. HOOLEY, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. Administration and the Jet Propulsion Lab- Ms. VELAZQUEZ: Committee on Small oratory; to the Committee on Financial Business. H.R. 2359. A bill to reauthorize pro- KUCINICH, Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Services. grams to assist small business concerns, and By Ms. HARMAN (for herself, Mr. for other purposes (Rept. 110–193). Referred Mr. HARE, Mr. NADLER, Mr. ABER- UPTON, Mr. WYNN, and Mr. HASTERT): to the Committee of the Whole House on the CROMBIE, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. COHEN, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. SCOTT of Vir- H.R. 2751. A bill to prohibit the sale of cer- State of the Union. tain inefficient light bulbs, and require the Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ: Committee on Small ginia, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. PASTOR, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. development of a plan for increasing the use Business. H.R. 2366. A bill to reauthorize the of more efficient light bulbs by consumers veterans entrepreneurial development pro- HIRONO, Ms. SUTTON, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. and businesses; to the Committee on Energy grams of the Small Business Administration, and Commerce. and for other purposes (Rept. 110–194). Re- MCNERNEY, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. By Mr. LAMPSON: ferred to the Committee of the Whole House H.R. 2752. A bill to amend provisions of PAYNE, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, and on the State of the Union. title IX of the Farm Security and Rural In- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ: Committee on Small Mr. WYNN): H.R. 2744. A bill to amend the Family and vestment Act of 2002 relating to Federal pro- Business. H.R. 2397. A bill to reauthorize the Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligi- curement of biobased products and labeling women’s entrepreneurial development pro- bility requirements with respect to airline of such products; to the Committee on Agri- grams of the Small Business Administration, flight crews; to the Committee on Education culture, and in addition to the Committee on and for other purposes (Rept. 110–195). Re- and Labor, and in addition to the Commit- Oversight and Government Reform, for a pe- ferred to the Committee of the Whole House tees on Oversight and Government Reform, riod to be subsequently determined by the on the State of the Union. and House Administration, for a period to be Speaker, in each case for consideration of f subsequently determined by the Speaker, in such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- each case for consideration of such provi- tion of the committee concerned. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Ms. NORTON: Under clause 2 of rule XII, public committee concerned. H.R. 2753. A bill to amend title III of the bills and resolutions were introduced By Mr. COOPER: Higher Education Act of 1965 to include law school and other graduate schools of the Uni- and severally referred, as follows: H.R. 2745. A bill to refund passport proc- essing fees and international travel costs as versity of the District of Columbia as eligi- ´ By Ms. VELAZQUEZ (for herself, Ms. a result of unreasonable delays in passport ble professional and graduate institutions, SOLIS, Mr. SERRANO, and Mr. application processing times, and for other and for other purposes; to the Committee on FORTUN˜ O): purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Af- Education and Labor. H.R. 2736. A bill to amend the Public fairs, and in addition to the Committee on By Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. GUTIER- Health Service Act to authorize grants to Homeland Security, for a period to be subse- REZ, and Mr. JONES of North Caro- provide comprehensive HIV/AIDS services to quently determined by the Speaker, in each lina): racial and ethnic minorities, and for other case for consideration of such provisions as H.R. 2754. A bill to require the Board of purposes; to the Committee on Energy and fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Governors of the Federal Reserve System to Commerce. concerned. continue to make available to the public on By Mr. BOSWELL (for himself and Mr. By Ms. DEGETTE: a weekly basis information on the measure BISHOP of Georgia): H.R. 2746. A bill to amend titles XIX and of the M3 monetary aggregate, and its com- H.R. 2737. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- XXI of the Social Security Act to provide ponents, and for other purposes; to the Com- enue Code of 1986 to allow previously unin- States with the option to expand or add cov- mittee on Financial Services. sured individuals a refundable credit for erage of pregnant women under the Medicaid By Mr. PAUL: health insurance costs and to provide tax in- and State children’s health insurance pro- H.R. 2755. A bill to abolish the Board of centives to encourage small business health grams, and for other purposes; to the Com- Governors of the Federal Reserve System plans; to the Committee on Ways and Means. mittee on Energy and Commerce. and the Federal reserve banks, to repeal the

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Federal Reserve Act, and for other purposes; H.R. 197: Mr. JINDAL. H.R. 1216: Mr. PASTOR. to the Committee on Financial Services. H.R. 237: Mr. BLUNT, Mr. HULSHOF, Mr. H.R. 1230: Mr. ISRAEL. By Mr. PAUL: MORAN of Kansas, and Mr. SMITH of Ne- H.R. 1237: Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. SNYDER, H.R. 2756. A bill to repeal section 5103 of braska. Ms. DEGETTE, and Mr. MORAN of Virginia. title 31, United States Code; to the Com- H.R. 293: Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. H.R. 1280: Ms. WOOLSEY and Mr. FRANK of mittee on Financial Services. H.R. 303: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Massachusetts. By Mr. THOMPSON of California (for H.R. 332: Mrs. CUBIN and Mr. BILBRAY. H.R. 1310: Mr. COHEN, Mr. BRADY of Penn- himself and Mr. YOUNG of Alaska): H.R. 346: Mr. NADLER. sylvania, Mr. THOMPSON of California, and H.R. 2757. A bill to amend the Acts popu- H.R. 549: Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. JINDAL, Mr. Mr. ELLISON. larly known as the Duck Stamp Act and the LAHOOD, and Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. H.R. 1338: Mr. GONZALEZ and Mr. MURPHY Wetland Loan Act to reauthorize appropria- H.R. 552: Mr. FERGUSON, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. of Connecticut. tions to promote the conservation of migra- LANTOS, Mr. KUHL of New York, and Mr. H.R. 1350: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. tory waterfowl and to offset or prevent the WALDEN of Oregon. H.R. 1366: Ms. FOXX and Mr. LATOURETTE. serious loss of important wetlands and other H.R. 563: Mr. SOUDER. H.R. 1396: Mr. HARE. H.R. 618: Mr. POE. waterfowl habitat essential to the preserva- H.R. 1419: Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. H.R. 623: Ms. NORTON. tion of such waterfowl, and for other pur- WOLF, and Mr. FORTENBERRY. H.R. 642: Mr. SIRES, Mr. PATRICK MURPHY poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- H.R. 1464: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina of Pennsylvania, and Ms. CASTOR. sources. and Mr. KIRK. H.R. 643: Mr. LYNCH, Mrs. MUSGRAVE, Ms. By Mr. THOMPSON of California: H.R. 1471: Mr. GOODE. CASTOR, and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. H.R. 1473: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. H.R. 2758. A bill to permanently prohibit H.R. 649: Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. H.R. 1474: Mr. KIND, Mr. SPRATT, and Mr. oil and gas leasing off the coast of H.R. 654: Mr. EMANUEL. REYNOLDS. Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte Coun- H.R. 657: Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia H.R. 1498: Ms. DEGETTE and Mr. UDALL of ties in the State of California, and for other and Mr. SHULER. Colorado. purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- H.R. 662: Ms. HIRONO. H.R. 1507: Mr. WEXLER. sources. H.R. 676: Mr. BERMAN. H.R. 1533: Mr. GONZALEZ. By Mr. VISCLOSKY: H.R. 689: Mr. THORNBERRY. H.R. 1536: Ms. HARMAN. H.R. 2759. A bill to prohibit business enter- H.R. 690: Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas. ARSEN prises that lay-off a greater percentage of H.R. 743: Mr. WOLF, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. H.R. 1537: Mr. L of Washington and EWIS their United States workers than workers in BAIRD, Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. RYAN of Mr. L of California. H.R. 1551: Mr. WEINER. other countries from receiving any Federal Ohio, Mr. SALAZAR, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. H.R. 1553: Mrs. DRAKE, Mr. PETERSON of assistance, and for other purposes; to the KILDEE, Mr. BACA, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. Minnesota, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. Committee on Oversight and Government SMITH of Washington, and Mrs. DRAKE. Reform. H.R. 748: Ms. SOLIS, Mr. WALDEN of Oregon, BURTON of Indiana, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. CAN- By Mr. TANCREDO (for himself, Mr. Mr. KENNEDY, and Mr. SHERMAN. TOR, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. WU, Mr. ALEXANDER, CHABOT, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, and H.R. 760: Mr. PASCRELL, Ms. HARMAN, and Mr. GORDON, Mr. LATHAM, and Mr. CRAMER. IFFORDS E ETTE Mr. MCCOTTER): Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 1567: Ms. G , Ms. D G , Mr. H. Con. Res. 170. Concurrent resolution ex- H.R. 814: Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. pressing the sense of Congress that the Inter- H.R. 867: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania and SHULER, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. national Olympic Committee should allow Mr. TIBERI. GRIJALVA, Mr. PLATTS, and Mr. ELLISON. Taiwan (Republic of China) to participate in H.R. 880: Mr. BUCHANAN and Mr. BOOZMAN. H.R. 1584: Mr. FILNER, Mr. BERRY, Mr. BAR- the 2008 Summer Olympics under the na- H.R. 882: Mr. FORTUN˜ O, MR. JEFFERSON, ROW, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. WILSON of tional name, flag, and anthem of its own Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. ALEX- Ohio, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. choosing; to the Committee on Foreign Af- ANDER, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. JONES of GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. SHERMAN, fairs. North Carolina, Mr. BURGESS, Ms. KIL- Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. STUPAK, and Mr. DAVID By Mr. SARBANES: PATRICK, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, DAVIS of Tennessee. H. Res. 489. A resolution commemorating and Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 1586: Mr. REHBERG. the Work of United Nations Peacekeepers on H.R. 889: Mr. KNOLLENBERG. H.R. 1609: Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ- International Day of United Nations Peace- H.R. 969: Mr. ARCURI, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. MEE- BALART of Florida, and Ms. EDDIE BERNICE keeping; to the Committee on Foreign Af- HAN, Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut, and Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. fairs. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. H.R. 1610: Mr. ROSS, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. By Mr. SMITH of Texas (for himself, H.R. 970: Mr. WYNN. BARROW, Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, Mr. CLEAV- ER, and Mr. BERRY. Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, and H.R. 980: Mr. STARK, Ms. CASTOR, Mr. MEE- H.R. 1614: Mr. SESTAK, Mr. JACKSON of Illi- Mr. GONZALEZ): HAN, Mr. CAMP of Michigan, and Mr. H. Res. 490. A resolution honoring the 2007 DELAHUNT. nois, and Ms. DELAURO. H.R. 1629: Mr. GORDON and Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs; to the H.R. 1004: Mr. HONDA, Ms. CORRINE BROWN H.R. 1644: Ms. CLARKE. Committee on Oversight and Government of Florida, and Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. H.R. 1649: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Reform. H.R. 1023: Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. BURTON of In- diana, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. BERRY, Mr. H.R. 1671: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. f SOUDER, Mr. MATHESON, Mr. SALI, Mr. H.R. 1699: Ms. NORTON. FLAKE, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. FORTUN˜ O, Mr. H.R. 1705: Mr. WAMP and Mr. MARIO DIAZ- PRIVATE BILLS AND WELDON of Florida, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. BALART of Florida. RESOLUTIONS BRADY of Texas, Mr. HONDA, Mr. PAUL, Mr. H.R. 1711: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Under clause 3 of rule XII, MCINTYRE, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, H.R. 1713: Mr. DOYLE and Mr. HASTINGS of and Mr. WALZ of Minnesota. Florida. Mr. FILNER introduced A bill (H.R. 2760) H.R. 1040: Mr. WAMP. H.R. 1731: Mr. GOODLATTE. for the relief of Shigeru Yamada; which was H.R. 1071: Mr. HOLT. H.R. 1738: Ms. NORTON, Mr. BISHOP of Geor- referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 1073: Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Tennessee gia, and Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. f and Mr. PLATTS. H.R. 1747: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. H.R. 1084: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 1755: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 1103: Ms. HARMAN, Mr. HINCHEY, and H.R. 1767: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. H.R. 1772: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1113: Mr. CONAWAY, Mrs. JONES of H.R. 1776: Mr. HIGGINS. Ohio, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. CONYERS, H.R. 1814: Mr. GILLMOR and Mr. BISHOP of tions as follows: Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE Georgia. H.R. 20: Ms. BEAN. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. FRANK of Massachu- H.R. 1821: Mr. FILNER and Mrs. BONO. H.R. 23: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- setts, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, H.R. 1838: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. fornia, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. Ms. SLAUGHTER, Ms. KILPATRICK, Ms. HOLDEN, and Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Ten- JONES of North Carolina, Mr. COSTA, Mr. DELAURO, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. LEWIS of Geor- nessee. BACA, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. PASTOR, Mr. gia, Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. H.R. 1852: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. SESTAK, Mr. FORTUN˜ O, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. KIRK, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Min- H.R. 1869: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. JEFFERSON, and Mr. FARR. nesota, and Mr. CRENSHAW. ALTMIRE, and Mr. SOUDER. H.R. 82: Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. KELLER, Mr. H.R. 1125: Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. LINCOLN H.R. 1878: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. CAMP of Michigan, and Mr. BILBRAY. DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. AL GREEN of H.R. 1882: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. H.R. 111: Mr. MEEHAN. Texas, and Ms. WATSON. H.R. 1921: Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 135: Mr. STUPAK. H.R. 1188: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 1922: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida and Mr. H.R. 139: Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. H.R. 1193: Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. BRADY of KLEIN of Florida. H.R. 181: Ms. BORDALLO and Mr. HONDA. Texas, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. GINGREY, and Mr. H.R. 1927: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. H.R. 192: Mr. LAHOOD. MCGOVERN. H.R. 1932: Mr. BECERRA and Ms. DEGETTE.

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H.R. 1940: Mr. STEARNS and Mr. MILLER of H.R. 2477: Mr. CAMP of Michigan. H. Res. 231: Mr. FLAKE and Mr. DOOLITTLE. Florida. H.R. 2497: Mr. GORDON. H. Res. 282: Mr. GONZALEZ and Mr. BURTON H.R. 1941: Mr. WALZ of Minnesota. H.R. 2511: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. of Indiana. H.R. 1944: Mr. WILSON of Ohio and Mr. H.R. 2518: Mr. MCNERNEY and Ms. WOOLSEY. H. Res. 297: Ms. NORTON. UDALL of New Mexico. H.R. 2522: Mr. MCDERMOTT and Mr. BISHOP H. Res. 335: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 1957: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts and of Georgia. R. Res. 351: Mr. HALL of Texas and Mr. MIL- Mr. LANTOS. H.R. 2526: Mr. FORTUN˜ O. LER of Florida. H.R. 1959: Mr. MOLLOHAN, Mr. BISHOP of H.R. 2550: Mr. RANGEL. H. Res. 353: Mr. PALLONE, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. Georgia, and Mrs. EMERSON. H.R. 2572: Ms. DELAURO, Mr. BISHOP of GONZALEZ, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. SERRANO, and H.R. 1975: Mr. COSTELLO and Mr. HONDA. Georgia, Mr. GORDON, Mr. MCNULTY, and Mr. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. H.R. 1992: Mr. COHEN and Mr. TIERNEY. COHEN. H. Res. 356: Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of H.R. 2015: Mr. HARE and Mr. WELCH of H.R. 2574: Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. ESHOO, Mrs. Vermont. Alaska, Mr. RUSH, Mrs. BONO, Mr. DAVIS of MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. JACKSON of Illi- H.R. 2017: Mr. SESTAK. Illinois, and Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. nois, Ms. WATSON, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. H.R. 2036: Mr. BAIRD and Ms. LORETTA H.R. 2580: Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania. MCNULTY, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. FRELING- SANCHEZ of California. H.R. 2583: Mr. LATOURETTE, Mrs. EMERSON, HUYSEN, Mr. SIRES, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. AN- H.R. 2040: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Ms. Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. PLATTS, and Mr. CASTLE. DREWS, Mr. NADLER, Mr. FRANK of Massachu- MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, and Mr. BERMAN. H.R. 2584: Mr. LATOURETTE, Mrs. EMERSON, setts, Ms. NORTON, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of Cali- H.R. 2046: Mr. FOSSELLA. Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. PLATTS, and Mr. CASTLE. fornia, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Ms. H.R. 2050: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 2585: Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. EHLERS, and HOOLEY, and Mr. DOYLE. H.R. 2053: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. RUSH, and Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. H. Res. 380: Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. Mr. CAMP of Michigan. H.R. 2591: Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. CHANDLER, and MORAN of Kansas, Mr. BARTLETT of Mary- H.R. 2054: Mr. SPACE. Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 2058: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. land, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. H.R. 2599: Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. PASCRELL, H.R. 2060: Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. BUR- Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. BACA, Mr. GENE GREEN of H.R. 2066: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. GORDON, TON of Indiana, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Vir- Texas, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. CUELLAR, Ms. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- ginia, Mr. AKIN, Mrs. CUBIN, Ms. JACKSON- SOLIS, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. KEN- vania, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Ms. EDDIE LEE of Texas, Mr. FORTUN˜ O, Mr. INGLIS of NEDY, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. MORAN of South Carolina, and Mr. LANTOS. ARCURI, Mr. DONNELLY, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. Virginia, and Mr. CHANDLER. H. Res. 384: Mrs. MUSGRAVE, Mr. SALI, Mr. H.R. 2088: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. HALL of New York, Mr. PASTOR, and Mr. WIL- GORDON, and Mr. BOUSTANY. H.R. 2102: Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. PALLONE, and SON of Ohio. H. Res. 442: Mr. MCCOTTER, Ms. NORTON, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. H.R. 2604: Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. AL GREEN of Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, H.R. 2111: Mr. HARE. Texas, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. CLEAVER, and Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. H.R. 2117: Mr. KUHL of New York. H.R. 2606: Mr. GOODE. H. Res. 444: Mr. CARNAHAN. H.R. 2131: Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 2672: Mr. MCCARTHY of California. H. Res. 447: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. ALLEN, and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. H.R. 2674: Mr. PASTOR and Mr. BERMAN. H. Res. 467: Mr. SESTAK, Ms. CASTOR, and H.R. 2139: Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. SIRES, Mr. H.R. 2682: Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. WOLF, and Mr. CARNAHAN. ELLISON, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, and Mr. SOUDER. Mr. COBLE. H. Res. 479: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. H.R. 2144: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 2704: Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- H. Res. 485: Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. HALL of H.R. 2154: Mr. WALZ of Minnesota. ida. Texas, and Mr. UDALL of Colorado. H.R. 2164: Mr. GERLACH. H.R. 2707: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. BISHOP H. Res. 488: Mr. CAMPBELL of California, H.R. 2165: Mr. CASTLE and Mr. ARCURI. of Georgia, and Ms. DELAURO. Mr. BURGESS, Mr. TIAHRT, Mrs. BACHMANN, H.R. 2166: Mr. RUSH and Ms. NORTON. H.R. 2715: Ms. ESHOO. Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. REICHERT, H.R. 2178: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. H.R. 2720: Mr. ROTHMAN and Mr. HOLT. Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. TIBERI, and Mr. H.R. 2183: Mr. HERGER and Mrs. CUBIN. H.R. 2722: Mr. BISHOP of New York. MCKEON. H.R. 2201: Mr. SESTAK. H.R. 2734: Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, f H.R. 2205: Mr. FORTUN˜ O. Mr. CALVERT, and Mr. PETERSON of Pennsyl- H.R. 2231: Mr. KANJORSKI. vania. AMENDMENTS H.R. 2234: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. BER- H.J. Res. 3: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- MAN, and Mr. PEARCE. H.J. Res. 22: Mr. GOODE. H.R. 2265: Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. H.J. Res. 40: Mr. COHEN and Mr. WILSON of posed amendments were submitted as LATOURETTE, Mr. DELAHUNT, Ms. BALDWIN, Ohio. follows: Mr. ELLISON, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, H.J. Res. 46: Mr. JONES of North Carolina. ´ H.R. 2642 and Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. H. Con. Res. 25: Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. DON- OFFERED BY: MRS. MUSGRAVE H.R. 2266: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of NELLY, and Mr. UPTON. Texas and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. H. Con. Res. 33: Mr. MEEHAN. AMENDMENT NO. 18: At the end of the bill H.R. 2274: Mr. BISHOP of New York and Mr. H. Con. Res. 40: Mr. BISHOP of Utah. (before the short title), add the following WAMP. H. Con. Res. 81: Mr. MEEHAN. new section: AMSTAD MITH H.R. 2280: Mr. R , Mr. S of Ne- H. Con. Res. 101: Ms. NORTON. SEC. ll. None of the funds appropriated braska, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, and Mr. MAN- H. Con. Res. 108: Mr. MORAN of Virginia, or otherwise made available in this Act may ZULLO. Ms. HIRONO, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, and be used for any action that is related to or H.R. 2289: Mr. CARNEY, Mr. KUCINICH, and Mr. HONDA. promotes the expansion of the boundaries or Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. H. Con. Res. 138: Mr. PALLONE, Mr. GON- size of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in H.R. 2295: Mr. NUNES, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, ZALEZ, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. SESTAK, Mr. COHEN, southeastern Colorado. Mr. LAHOOD, and Mr. SERRANO. Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. SERRANO, and Mr. BISHOP H.R. 2642 H.R. 2303: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. of Georgia. H.R. 2304: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas and OFFERED BY: MR. BLUMENAUER H. Con. Res. 141: Ms. NORTON. Ms. BERKLEY. AMENDMENT NO. 19: Page 10, line 17, insert H. Con. Res. 143: Mr. HARE, Mr. MICHAUD, H.R. 2305: Mr. PAUL. after the dollar amount the following: ‘‘(in- Mr. ALTMIRE, Mr. ARCURI, Mr. BOYD of Flor- H.R. 2353: Mr. TERRY and Ms. NORTON. creased by $50,000,000)’’. ida, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. CARDOZA, Ms. H.R. 2362: Ms. BERKLEY and Mr. RADANO- Page 10, line 24, insert after the dollar CASTOR, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Mr. HALL of New VICH. amount the following: ‘‘(reduced by York, Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN, Mr. HODES, Mr. H.R. 2365: Mr. HOLT, Mrs. CAPITO, and Mr. $201,000,000)’’. RYAN of Wisconsin. LOEBSACK, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. MCGOVERN, H.R. 2642 H.R. 2380: Mr. HASTERT, Mr. PUTNAM, Mr. Ms. MATSUI, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. SAR- CHABOT, Mr. REHBERG, Mr. JOHNSON of BANES, Mr. SHULER, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. OFFERED BY: MS. HARMAN Illnois, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, YARMUTH, Mr. WELCH of Vermont, Mr. AMENDMENT NO. 20: At the end of the bill Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. ISSA, Mr. SOUDER, DOGGETT, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. (before the short title), insert the following: Mr. HUNTER, Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. SEC. 409. None of the funds made available WILSON of South Carolina, and Mr. JONES of SESTAK, Mr. WALZ of Minnesota, Mr. MOORE in this Act may be used to purchase light North Carolina. of Kansas, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. HONDA, Mr. bulbs unless the light bulbs have the ‘‘EN- H.R. 2395: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. COHEN, Mr. SIRES, Mr. ELLISON, and Ms. ROY- ERGY STAR’’ designation. BAL-ALLARD. H.R. 2401: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 2642 H.R. 2405: Mrs. CAPPS. H. Con. Res. 153: Mr. WALSH of New York. H.R. 2449: Mr. SIRES and Mr. ORTIZ. H. Con. Res. 159: Mr. KANJORSKI. OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS H.R. 2452: Mr. KUCINICH and Mr. HINCHEY. H. Con. Res. 162: Mr. SESTAK and Mrs. AMENDMENT NO. 21: Page 44, after line 22, H.R. 2470: Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. EMERSON. insert the following new section: GERLACH, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, and H. Res. 49: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. SEC. 223. (a) The Secretary of Veterans Af- Mr. WALZ of Minnesota. H. Res. 169: Mr. BAIRD. fairs shall increase the number of medical

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Vol. 153 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2007 No. 97 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was a Senator from the State of Rhode Island, to amendments or whatever else they called to order by the Honorable SHEL- perform the duties of the Chair. want to focus their attention on, would DON WHITEHOUSE, a Senator from the ROBERT C. BYRD, do so. The American people want us to State of Rhode Island. President pro tempore. do something dealing with energy. This Mr. WHITEHOUSE thereupon as- is a good bipartisan bill, and I would PRAYER sumed the chair as Acting President hope Members would understand this is The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- pro tempore. their time to come and offer amend- fered the following prayer: f ments. I would also note, as indicated in the Let us pray. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY morning press, that Senator MCCON- Eternal Father, may Your Name be LEADER magnified. Today, give our lawmakers NELL and I met last evening with a bi- the wisdom to put their trust in You. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- partisan group of Senators regarding Help them to accept Your guidance and pore. The majority leader is recog- immigration, and we now have a path- seek Your insights. Keep them from nized. way forward on that. When we finish being intimidated by the many chal- f the energy legislation, we will move to that legislation. I think we have now lenges they face, infusing them with SCHEDULE confidence in Your power. Make them an agreed-upon number of amendments so sure of Your presence that no task Mr. REID. Mr. President, we will that will be offered by Republicans and may be too wearisome for them and no shortly resume consideration of the en- Democrats and we should get to that setback too daunting. Let their faith ergy legislation. There are no rollcall sometime next week. lead them away from strife and divi- votes scheduled today. We have heard We are going to finish that legisla- sion as they find unity for the good of from a number of Senators on both tion and the energy legislation prior to the Nation and world. May they depend sides of the aisle of their desire to our having our Fourth of July recess. I unswervingly upon Your unlimited come and offer amendments. The man- would also indicate to all Senators and goodness. agers of the bill have indicated they staffs, it is Friday, and I know that a We pray in Your holy Name. Amen. are willing to set amendments aside to lot of times—I would not say a lot of move on that. I think that is appro- times but on a number of occasions—I f priate. have indicated we might have to work PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE There will also be no rollcall votes on weekends. I know this causes a lot of Monday. This has been a long schedule, stress to folks. But everyone should The Honorable SHELDON WHITEHOUSE but it is, again, my hope that Members know that to complete this bill and to led the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: will take that opportunity to come complete the immigration bill will re- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the offer and debate amendments on this quire next weekend, without any ques- United States of America, and to the Repub- energy legislation. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, tion, next weekend, Saturday and Sun- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Sometime next week—and I will day. meet and discuss this with the distin- Now, of course, it is always possible f guished Republican leader—if this de- that through unanimous consent cer- APPOINTMENT OF ACTING bate doesn’t speed up and more amend- tain work that could be done in 1 day PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE ments are not offered, then we will could be put over to another day, and I have to see if we can move to end the understand that. But Senators should The PRESIDING OFFICER. The debate and finish this legislation. understand this is the real thing. If we clerk will please read a communication There are issues that are important. are going to finish these two bills, to the Senate from the President pro There has to be some decision, a final- which both the Republican leader and I tempore (Mr. BYRD). ity made with regard to the pieces of think is absolutely mandatory and es- The legislative clerk read the fol- the bill that are so important, such as sential, Senators should be advised lowing letter: the renewable portfolio standard, the that next Saturday and Sunday, which U.S. SENATE, CAFE standards, and there is also in- means the preceding Friday, which is a PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, terest in coal-to-liquid and the dif- week from today, and a week from Washington, DC, June 15, 2007. To the Senate: ferent ways that can be done. Monday, we will be in session. Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, As I understand it, those are the We only have 2 weeks left in this of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby three big issues, so I would hope Mem- work period, and I hope we don’t have appoint the Honorable SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, bers who have those issues, whether to run into the Fourth of July recess

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Current law requires 5.4 them are very complicated and dif- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- billion gallons of renewable fuel in ficult, such as the Energy bill and im- pore. Without objection, it is so or- 2008, and 7.5 billion gallons in 2012. The migration. At least we have a pathway dered. underlying bill on the floor today in- forward on these, and I think we can The clerk will report. creases the amount to 8.5 billion gal- work them out. The legislative clerk read as follows: lons in 2008 and 36 billion gallons by It goes without saying that if we are The Senator from Tennessee [Mr. CORK- the year 2022. able to complete these prior to the ER] proposes an amendment numbered 1608 The underlying bill focuses on renew- Fourth of July recess, that would be to amendment No. 1502. able fuels, including ethanol from corn fine. But if we can’t, the Fourth of Mr. CORKER. I ask unanimous con- and cellulosic ethanol, and I think that July recess will take second fiddle to sent the reading of the amendment be is outstanding. I am so proud the State these important pieces of legislation. dispensed with. of Tennessee is going to be playing a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without f very large role in our country meeting objection, it is so ordered. those objectives. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME The amendment is as follows: The amendment I am offering ex- (Purpose: To allow clean fuels to meet the pands the renewable fuel standard by The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- renewable fuel standard) pore. Under the previous order the adding a clean fuel definition so any In section 102(1)(B)(v), strike ‘‘and’’ at the leadership time is reserved. fuel meeting criteria may be a part of end. the 36 billion gallon mandate. It does f In section 102(1)(B)(vi), strike the period at the end and insert ‘‘; and’’. not in any way strike or replace the CREATING LONG-TERM ENERGY At the end of section 102(1)(B), add the fol- underlying fuels that qualify. ALTERNATIVES FOR THE NA- lowing: To qualify as a clean fuel under this TION ACT OF 2007 (vii) after December 31, 2015, any fuel amendment, a fuel must meet the fol- that— lowing requirements: not be derived The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- (I) is not derived from crude oil; and from crude oil, and achieve life cycle pore. Under the previous order, the (II) achieves— greenhouse gas emission reductions Senate will resume consideration of (aa) as compared to conventional gasoline, that are better than the life cycle H.R. 6, which the clerk will report by lifecycle emission reductions of 2 or more air greenhouse gas emissions of conven- title. pollutants, including— tional gasoline. The legislative clerk read as follows: (AA) sulfur dioxide; (BB) nitrogen oxides; In addition, on top of what I just A bill (H.R. 6) to reduce our Nation’s de- (CC) carbon monoxide; said, it must meet one of the following pendency on foreign oil by investing in (DD) particulate matter with a diameter requirements: achieve a life cycle emis- clean, renewable, and alternative energy re- smaller than 10 microns; and sources, promoting new emerging energy sion reduction compared with conven- (EE) volatile organic compounds; and technologies, developing greater efficiency, tional gasoline of two or more criteria (bb) a 20-percent reduction in lifecycle and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency pollutants. Those pollutants include greenhouse gas emissions compared to con- and Renewables Reserve to invest in alter- sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon ventional gasoline. native energy, and for other purposes. In section 102, redesignate paragraphs (3) monoxide, volatile organic compounds, Pending: through (7) as paragraphs (4) through (8), re- and particulate matter with a diameter REID AMENDMENT NO. 1502, IN THE NATURE OF A spectively, and insert between paragraphs (2) smaller than 10 microns; and achieve a SUBSTITUTE. and (4) (as so redesignated) the following: life cycle greenhouse gas emission re- (3) CLEAN FUEL.—The term ‘‘clean fuel’’ Reid (for Bingaman) amendment No. 1537 duction of 20 percent compared to con- means motor vehicle fuel, boiler fuel, or (to amendment No. 1502), to provide for a re- ventional gasoline. home heating fuel that— newable portfolio standard. Under no circumstances per this (A) is not derived from crude oil; Klobuchar (for Bingaman) amendment No. amendment can a fuel qualify if its (B)(i) as compared to conventional gaso- 1573 (to amendment No. 1537), to provide for line, has lower lifecycle emissions of 2 or greenhouse gas emissions are not less a renewable portfolio standard. more air pollutants, including— than conventional gasoline and if it is Bingaman (for Klobuchar) amendment No. (I) sulfur dioxide; derived from crude oil. In other words, 1557 (to amendment No. 1502), to establish a (II) nitrogen oxides; crude oil products do not qualify and national greenhouse gas registry. (III) carbon monoxide; Kohl amendment No. 1519 (to amendment the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions (IV) particulate matter with a diameter No. 1502), to amend the Sherman Act to have to be less than conventional gaso- smaller than 10 microns; and make oil-producing and exporting cartels il- line. (V) volatile organic compounds; or legal. In addition, a clean fuel may partici- (ii) achieves a 20-percent reduction in Kohl (for DeMint) amendment No. 1546 (to lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared pate in the advanced biofuels carve-out amendment 1502), to provide that legislation to conventional gasoline; and beginning in 2016 if it meets the follow that would increase the national average (C) has lower lifecycle greenhouse gas requirements: not derived from crude fuel prices for automobiles is subject to a emissions than conventional gasoline. oil, achieves a life cycle emission re- point of order in the Senate. In section 102, strike paragraph (6) (as so duction compared to conventional gas- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I redesignated) and insert the following: oline of two or more criteria pollutants suggest the absence of a quorum. (6) RENEWABLE FUEL.— including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen ox- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘renewable ides, carbon monoxide, volatile organic fuel’’ means motor vehicle fuel, boiler fuel, pore. The clerk will call the roll. compounds, and particulate matter The legislative clerk proceeded to or home heating fuel that is— (i) produced from renewable biomass; and with a diameter smaller than 10 mi- call the roll. (ii) used to replace or reduce the quantity crons and, the other hurdle, achieves Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I ask of fossil fuel present in a fuel or fuel mixture life cycle greenhouse gas emission re- unanimous consent the order for the used to operate a motor vehicle, boiler, or ductions of 20 percent compared to con- quorum call be rescinded. furnace. ventional gasoline. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- (B) INCLUSION.—The term ‘‘renewable fuel’’ We have a number of technologies pore. Without objection, it is so or- includes— that are being pursued today that dered. (i) conventional biofuel; (ii) advanced biofuel; and could meet the solutions our country AMENDMENT NO. 1608 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1502 (iii) clean fuel. needs to pursue. While I am a tremen- Mr. CORKER. I ask unanimous con- In section 111(a)(1)(B)(i)(II), insert ‘‘(other dous fan of much of what is happening sent the pending amendment be tempo- than clean fuels)’’ after ‘‘renewable fuels’’. right now with ethanol—again the

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As America says goodbye to the later than 90 days after the date of enact- son, ethanol should not be our only so- First Lady of Evangelical Christianity, ment of this Act. lution. What we should try to do as a we make those words our own. (5) TERM; VACANCIES.— body is not to pick winners and losers. Like the Biblical heroine whose (A) TERM.—A member of the Commission What we should do is set standards and name she shared, Ruth Bell Graham shall be appointed for the life of the Commis- allow the market to meet those stand- followed her pilgrim’s journey wher- sion. ards. ever it took her. As a mother, a coun- (B) VACANCIES.—Any vacancy in the Com- We have, again, tremendous initia- selor, and the indispensable confidant mission— tives going throughout our country. of the world’s most famous preacher, (i) shall not affect the powers of the Com- What we need to do in the Senate is she was always content to stay in the mission; and not to define too narrowly what we background. Her missionary field was (ii) shall be filled in the same manner as want to help us be less dependent on her home. And in this, she was a power- the original appointment. foreign oil. If we do that, we will con- ful witness of the Gospel she loved. (b) PURPOSE.—The Commission shall con- tinue to consume more and more gaso- We are grateful for her faithfulness. duct a comprehensive review of the energy line. My amendment is focused on And we mourn with the Graham fam- policy of the United States by— making sure we continue to pursue en- ily—Billy, Franklin, Nelson, Virginia, (1) reviewing relevant analyses of the cur- ergy security, that we allow our gross Anne, and Ruth—at the loss of this rent and long-term energy policy of, and con- domestic product to grow, and we har- good and faithful servant. ditions in, the United States; (2) identifying problems that may threaten ness that great entrepreneurialism Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask the achievement by the United States of unanimous consent to lay the pending that exists throughout our country; long-term energy policy goals, including en- that we do everything we can to lower amendment aside. ergy independence; greenhouse gas emissions and other The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- (3) analyzing potential solutions to prob- criteria pollutants that also create tre- pore. Without objection, it is so or- lems that threaten the long-term ability of mendous damage to people throughout dered. the United States to achieve those energy our country. I think this amendment AMENDMENT NO. 1520 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1502 policy goals; and does that. Mr. CARDIN. I call up amendment (4) providing recommendations that will I ask my fellow Senators to endorse No. 1520 and ask for its immediate con- ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, this particular amendment. sideration. that the energy policy goals of the United I notice at this point, after offering The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- States are achieved. this amendment, there is an absence of pore. The clerk will report. (c) REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS.— a quorum, and I wish to set aside my The legislative clerk read as follows: (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than December amendment. The Senator from Maryland [Mr. CARDIN] 31 of each of calendar years 2009, 2011, 2013, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- proposes an amendment numbered 1520 to and 2015, the Commission shall submit to pore. The clerk will call the roll. amendment No. 1502. Congress and the President a report on the The legislative clerk proceeded to Mr. CARDIN. I ask unanimous con- progress of United States in meeting the call the roll. long-term energy policy goal of energy inde- sent the reading of the amendment be pendence, including a detailed statement of Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I dispensed with. ask unanimous consent the order for the findings, conclusions, and recommenda- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tions of the Commission. the quorum call be rescinded. pore. Without objection, it is so or- (2) LEGISLATIVE LANGUAGE.—If a rec- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- dered. ommendation submitted under paragraph (1) pore. Without objection, it is so or- The amendment is as follows: involves legislative action, the report shall dered. (Purpose: To promote the energy include proposed legislative language to Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous independence of the United States) carry out the action. consent I be allowed to proceed for a At the end of subtitle D of title II, add the (d) COMMISSION PERSONNEL MATTERS.— few moments in morning business. following: (1) STAFF AND DIRECTOR.—The Commission The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- SEC. 255. SUPPORT FOR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE shall have a staff headed by an Executive Di- pore. Without objection, it is so or- OF THE UNITED STATES. rector. dered. It is the policy of the United States to pro- (2) STAFF APPOINTMENT.—The Executive THE DEATH OF RUTH BELL GRAHAM vide support for projects and activities to fa- Director may appoint such personnel as the cilitate the energy independence of the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Executive Director and the Commission de- United States so as to ensure that all but 10 would like to say a word about the termine to be appropriate. percent of the energy needs of the United (3) EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS.—With the passing yesterday of a great woman. States are supplied by domestic energy As a child, Ruth Bell dreamed of sur- approval of the Commission, the Executive sources by calendar year 2017. Director may procure temporary and inter- rendering her life to missionary work SEC. 256. ENERGY POLICY COMMISSION. mittent services under section 3109(b) of title abroad. Then she gave up that dream (a) ESTABLISHMENT.— 5, United States Code. so someone else could live it in her (1) IN GENERAL.—There is established a (4) FEDERAL AGENCIES.— place. In this and in so many other commission, to be known as the ‘‘National (A) DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.— quiet sacrifices, Ruth Bell Graham Commission on Energy Independence’’ (re- (i) IN GENERAL.—Upon the request of the truly lived the life her husband ferred to in this section as the ‘‘Commis- Commission, the head of any Federal agency preached. sion’’). may detail, without reimbursement, any of (2) MEMBERSHIP.—The Commission shall be the personnel of the Federal agency to the She inspired generations of men and composed of 15 members, of whom— women with her honest, wise, and Commission to assist in carrying out the du- (A) 3 shall be appointed by the President; ties of the Commission. faith-filled writings. And she inspired (B) 3 shall be appointed by the majority (ii) NATURE OF DETAIL.—Any detail of a us again at the end by accepting with leader of the Senate; Federal employee under clause (i) shall not serenity the physical suffering of a (C) 3 shall be appointed by the minority interrupt or otherwise affect the civil service leader of the Senate; long and painful illness. status or privileges of the Federal employee. (D) 3 shall be appointed by the Speaker of Her autobiography told the story of (B) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—Upon the re- the House of Representatives; and an ordinary woman struggling to raise quest of the Commission, the head of a Fed- (E) 3 shall be appointed by the minority a family while her famous husband eral agency shall provide such technical as- leader of the House of Representatives. sistance to the Commission as the Commis- wandered the world preaching to a (3) CO-CHAIRPERSONS.— sion determines to be necessary to carry out thousand roaring crowds. But, as she (A) IN GENERAL.—The President shall des- said, ‘‘I’d rather have a little bit of Bill ignate 2 co-chairpersons from among the the duties of the Commission. than a lot of any other man.’’ members of the Commission appointed. (e) RESOURCES.—

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(2) FORM OF REQUESTS.—The co-chair- eral Government the necessary facility If our constituents know we are persons of the Commission shall make re- to conduct its business but also is one going to accomplish this goal, they are quests for access described in paragraph (1) that will save us a considerable going to be willing to do what is nec- in writing, as necessary. amount of energy. essary so we achieve this energy inde- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, so many LEED-certified buildings use 32 per- pendence. It maintains the responsi- of my colleagues on both sides of the cent less energy, 26 percent less nat- bility of this body and the other body aisle have come to this floor to talk ural gas, and 36 percent total less en- across the hall. It is our Apollo com- about the need for this Nation to be- ergy used. I mention that because that mitment. I have heard more Senators come energy independent. In fact, I is just one way this Nation can move use that term, ‘‘Apollo commitment.’’ think each Member of this body be- toward energy independence. It is our Apollo commitment. lieves this country should be energy We know we will be having a debate It took us 10 years. We made that independent and can become energy on the Senate floor next week on the commitment to put a person on the independent. We need to be inde- CAFE standards, on the efficiencies of Moon, and we succeeded. If we make pendent for many reasons. our automobile and light truck en- the commitment today to be energy First and foremost is the issue of na- gines. Yes, efficiency can save us a lot independent in 10 years, we can achieve tional security. We should not be de- of energy and can help make us energy that goal. That is what this amend- pendent for oil upon some country half- independent. ment does. I hope it will not be a con- way around the world that disagrees Let me mention another example, troversial amendment. I hope we can with our foreign policy, which affects the automobile tires we use. If we used get it done so we put into this legisla- what we can do internationally. We the right tires, we could save millions tion our commitment to truly become should be independent for national se- of barrels of gasoline every year. Pub- energy independent. curity reasons. lic transit, I can tell you in my own Mr. President, I have a second We should also be energy independent State, the Purple Line is not only amendment I want to call up. I want to for economic reasons. Yesterday in the needed to get people from one place to make sure there is—I know there is a Small Business Committee we held a the other in this region, it will save us protocol of alternating amendments. If hearing on the impact that increased considerable energy. Investment in there is no objection, I was going to gasoline prices are having on small public transit will help with efficiency ask unanimous consent—I see that the businesses in our communities. It is in this country. We need to develop al- Senator from New Mexico is here. having an impact on our entire econ- ternative and renewable energy Let me make sure. I have a second omy. Again, the OPEC countries decide sources. There are so many potentials. amendment I wanted to call up. I know what the price of oil will be and it af- Solar power. We invented the ability we are alternating. fects gasoline prices, energy prices, and to use solar power for energy. The Mr. DOMENICI. We will be ready our economy. We need to become en- technologies have come from America. with ours in just 1 minute. We will ergy independent for the economic se- BP Solar, which is located in Fredrick, offer one. We would object. curity of America. Yes, we need to become energy inde- MD, is a leading example of what we Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I suggest pendent for environment issues. Global can do. But we do not use solar energy the absence of a quorum. climate change is a real danger to this anywhere near as much as we should in The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- country and we need to have an energy this country. pore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to policy that will also make us friendlier Wind is available, but we do not use toward our environment. that technology as much as we should. call the roll. For all these reasons we need to be- Cellulosic ethanol or gasoline is an- Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask come energy independent. We are not other major potential source for be- unanimous consent the order for the today. We import from other countries coming energy independent. quorum call be rescinded. over one-third of our energy needs in Biodiesel. We have a person from the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- this country and, of course, a signifi- eastern shore, Berlin, MD, who has a pore. Without objection, it is so or- cant amount of that is oil. I believe we biodiesel plant. And that county, dered. can become energy independent in 10 Worcester County, uses their fleet of Mr. DOMENICI. First, let me say to years. I think, if we have the national diesel trucks and the biodiesel saving my friend from Maryland, if you will will and the energy policies, it can be us energy. So alternatives and renew- wait a minute, you do not even have to accomplished. able sources can help us. leave the floor. It will not take very The amendment I sent before this We also need to fund new technology long. body today sets as our goal producing for developing clean-burning coal and Mr. President, I ask the pending 90 percent of our energy needs by the the next generation of nuclear power amendment be set aside so I might call year 2017. Each of us has ideas as to and the use of hydrogen power. I men- up the Thune amendment, which we how to achieve energy independence. tion that because these are the discus- have agreed to. There have been many good sugges- sions we are having on the floor of this The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tions that have been brought forward body, ways in which we can become en- pore. Without objection, it is so or- by my colleagues. I have introduced ergy independent by being more effi- dered. legislation that would require the Fed- cient in the use of energy, by devel- AMENDMENT NO. 1609 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1502 eral Government to construct its build- oping alternative and renewable energy Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I send ings to LEED Silver standards. Build- sources and putting our resources into to the desk amendment No. 1609 on be- ings represent one-third of the energy research for the next generation of half of Senator THUNE and ask for its use in this country. Mr. President, 38 technology to meet our energy needs. immediate consideration. percent of the carbon dioxide emissions So what does my amendment do? My The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- come from buildings. That, of course, is amendment establishes a commission pore. The clerk will report the amend- the major greenhouse gas. Federal to monitor our program and to keep us ment. buildings consume 40 percent of the on track to accomplish our goal, to be The legislative clerk read as follows: Federal Government’s energy bill, $3.73 energy independent by 2017. It allows The Senator from New Mexico [Mr. DOMEN- billion in 2002. The GSA is already for midcourse adjustments by the com- ICI], for Mr. THUNE, proposes an amendment using LEED standards in encouraging mission, making recommendations on numbered 1609 to amendment No. 1502. Federal construction, but all new Fed- a 2-year cycle, so we can make those Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask eral facilities should meet these new cycles of adjustments. We keep con- unanimous consent the reading of the LEED Silver standards. trol, the Congress keeps control of the amendment be dispensed with.

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Without objection, it is so or- proved under the regulations promulgated amendment I am introducing with Sen- dered. under paragraph (1), including any revisions ators MIKULSKI, DODD, REED, KENNEDY, to the regulations, shall be subject to the re- The amendment is as follows: WHITEHOUSE, and SNOWE would restore quirements under sections 205 and 206 that (Purpose: To provide requirements for the all rates, charges, terms, and conditions be the authority of State and local gov- designation of national interest electric just and reasonable and not unduly discrimi- ernments to protect the environment transmission corridors) natory or preferential.’’. and ensure public safety with respect At the appropriate place, insert the fol- Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, hav- to the siting of liquefied natural gas, lowing: ing presented the amendment, I now LNG, terminals within their States. SEC. lll. CLEAN ENERGY CORRIDORS. ask that the Thune amendment be set This measure simply gives our States Section 216 of the Federal Power Act (16 aside so the next amendment may be a say in whether these kinds of facili- U.S.C. 824p) is amended— ties should be built within their bound- (1) in subsection (a)— offered by the Senator from Maryland. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- aries and, if so, the exact location. (A) by striking ‘‘(1) Not later than’’ and in- The amendment adds a provision to pore. Without objection, it is so or- serting the following: the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than’’; dered. Under that law, the Army Corps of En- (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting The Senator from Maryland is recog- gineers, acting for the Secretary of the the following: nized. Army, is responsible for issuing per- ‘‘(2) REPORT AND DESIGNATIONS.— Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I send to N GENERAL mits to anyone who wants to build a ‘‘(A) I .—After considering alter- the desk an amendment and ask for its natives and recommendations from inter- structure in and above the waters of immediate consideration. ested parties (including an opportunity for the United States. These are often The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- comment from affected States), the Sec- called section 10 permits because that pore. The clerk will report the amend- retary shall issue a report, based on the is where the provision is found in the study conducted under paragraph (1), in ment. Rivers and Harbors Act. which the Secretary may designate as a na- The legislative clerk read as follows: tional interest electric transmission corridor Currently, the Army Corps issues all The Senator from Maryland [Mr. CARDIN], any geographic area experiencing electric such permits. In the narrow conditions for himself, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. DODD, Mr. energy transmission capacity constraints or outlined in our amendment, the Corps KERRY, Mr. REED, Mr. KENNEDY, MR. congestion that adversely affects consumers, WHITEHOUSE, and Ms. SNOWE, proposes an would have to get the concurrence of including constraints or congestion that— amendment numbered 1610 to amendment the affected State before issuing a per- ‘‘(i) increases costs to consumers; No. 1502. mit to build an LNG terminal. That is ‘‘(ii) limits resource options to serve load Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask all, just work with the States. It is just growth; or federalism. That is what federalism is ‘‘(iii) limits access to sources of clean en- unanimous consent the reading of the ergy, such as wind, solar energy, geothermal amendment be dispensed with. all about, the Federal Government energy, and biomass. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- working with the States. The States ‘‘(B) ADDITIONAL DESIGNATIONS.—In addi- pore. Without objection, it is so or- certainly have a direct interest on the tion to the corridor designations made under dered. siting of LNG plants. subparagraph (A), the Secretary may des- The amendment is as follows: This amendment does not limit the ignate additional corridors in accordance Federal Regulatory Energy Commis- with that subparagraph upon the application (Purpose: To provide for the siting, construc- tion, expansion, and operation of liquefied sion, FERC. FERC will still be able to by an interested person, on the condition make its decisions regarding siting, that the Secretary provides for an oppor- natural gas terminals) tunity for notice and comment by interested At the appropriate place, insert the fol- construction, and operation of LNG fa- persons and affected States on the applica- lowing: cilities. FERC has that blanket author- tion.’’; SEC. lll. SITING, CONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION, ity. So be it. But the Army Corps of (C) in paragraph (3), the striking ‘‘(3) The AND OPERATION OF LNG TERMI- Engineers also has a say in whether Secretary’’ and inserting the following: NALS. such a facility can be built in the wa- ‘‘(3) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary’’; and Section 10 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (33 ters of the United States. Today we (D) in paragraph (4)— U.S.C. 403), is amended— turn to the Corps for relief. (i) by striking ‘‘(4) In determining’’ and in- (1) by striking the section designation and In recent years, the LNG industry serting the following: all that follows through ‘‘creation’’ and in- has proposed building dozens of new ‘‘(4) BASIS FOR DETERMINATION.—In deter- serting the following: LNG terminals throughout the United mining’’; and ‘‘SEC. 10. OBSTRUCTION OF NAVIGABLE WATERS; (ii) by striking subparagraphs (A) through WHARVES AND PIERS; EXCAVATIONS States, as LNG’s share of the natural (E) and inserting the following: AND FILLING IN. gas market continues to grow rapidly. ‘‘(A) the economic vitality and develop- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The creation’’; and Many of these terminals are being ment of the corridor, or the end markets (2) by adding at the end the following: planned near populated areas or envi- served by the corridor, may be constrained ‘‘(b) SITING, CONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION, AND ronmentally sensitive coastal areas. by lack of adequate or reasonably priced OPERATION OF LNG TERMINALS.— We are simply seeking an opportunity electricity; ‘‘(1) DEFINITION OF AFFECTED STATE.—In for States to have a meaningful oppor- ‘‘(B)(i) economic growth in the corridor, or this subsection, the term ‘affected State’ the end markets served by the corridor, may means, with respect to a liquefied natural tunity to take those safety and envi- be jeopardized by reliance on limited sources gas terminal that is the subject of an appli- ronmental issues into account. of energy; and cation for an authorization under this sec- Maryland is already home of one of ‘‘(ii) a diversification of supply is war- tion, a State that— the six operating LNG terminals in the ranted; ‘‘(A) would be directly connected by a pipe- United States. This bill would have no ‘‘(C) the energy independence of the United line to the liquefied natural gas terminal; effect whatsoever on that facility. In States would be served by the designation; ‘‘(B) would be located within 15 miles of fact, that facility is generally wel- ‘‘(D) the designation would be in the inter- the liquefied natural gas terminal; or comed by its host community and is est of national energy policy; and ‘‘(C) is designated as an affected State by ‘‘(E) the designation would enhance na- the Secretary due to a risk of damage to the supported by county and local elected tional defense and homeland security.’’; and coastal environment of the affected State officials. That is how it should be. (2) by adding at the end the following: that is equal to or greater than the risk of Companies that want to build an LNG ‘‘(l) RATES AND RECOVERY OF COSTS.— damage to the coastal environment of the terminal should work with the local ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year State in which the liquified natural gas ter- community and address all of the safe- after the date of enactment of this sub- minal is proposed to be located. ty and security concerns. It can be section, the Commission shall promulgate ‘‘(2) LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not done. We have the proof of it in the regulations providing for the allocation and approve or disapprove an application for an State of Maryland. recovery of costs prudently incurred by pub- authorization under this section for the This amendment is not designed to lic utilities in building and operating facili- siting, construction, expansion, or operation ties authorized under this section for trans- of a liquefied natural gas terminal pursuant stop LNG terminals. It is solely to mission of electric energy generated from to this section without the express concur- make sure that such projects are sited clean sources (such as wind, solar energy, rence of the Governor of each affected properly. Unfortunately, that is not al- geothermal energy, and biomass). State.’’. ways the case. AES Sparrows Point

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One of being delayed and excused and side- munity leaders believe this project those interests is all the places from lined, and here we are where we are, poses unacceptable public safety, eco- which we get oil. One of those places is with American automobile companies nomic and environmental risks, and the Niger River Delta in the country of being some of the worst in dragging does not serve the public interest. Nigeria. their feet, so that higher mileage per Yet under current law, FERC now I met with the new President of Nige- gallon has not been achieved, and we has exclusive authority to approve on- ria. He had just been inaugurated some find ourselves so dependent on oil and, shore LNG terminal siting applica- 5 days earlier, and I believe he under- indeed, so dependent on foreign oil to tions. But these facilities still must ob- stands the significant threat to Nige- the tune of 60 percent of our daily con- tain environmental permits, including ria’s oil production. Already a good sumption of oil is being imported from a section 10 permit under the provi- portion of Nigeria’s oil production is si- foreign shores. sions of the Rivers and Harbors Act. phoned off by bandits and others who So what are we going to do about it? It is vital, in my opinion, that State are using kidnappings, asking for ran- All right, the moment of truth is com- and local authorities and the public som, tapping into the oil wells, siphon- ing in a few days because we are going have a meaningful opportunity to par- ing off the oil and the gas to the point to have a chance to enact this bill and ticipate in the decisionmaking process that they produce about 3 million bar- what it has in the bill, which is 35 about where these plants are located. rels a day of oil, and yet what they are miles per gallon by the year 2020—that An accident or a terrorist act at an shipping is only about 2.4 million bar- is 13 years in the future—35 miles per LNG terminal could have a devastating rels a day. So they are losing right gallon on cars and light trucks, and impact on the communities nearby, so there, off the bat, just to bandits, then there are some exceptions for me- they should have a voice in the siting. 600,000 barrels of oil a day, just in that dium-size and heavier trucks. The amendment I am introducing one country. In 13 years, can America go from a today seeks to restore that authority But that oil that is shipped is shipped standard of somewhere around 26 miles and gives Governors some real clout. to the United States. That oil rep- per gallon to 35 miles per gallon? If we The proponents of building LNG termi- resents 12 to 14 percent of America’s have the technology to do some of the nals should have to negotiate in good daily consumption. What happens if extraordinary things we have already faith with States and local commu- the terrorists strike and a major part done in technology—in energy, in de- nities if they want those communities of that oil production is eliminated? fense, in so many things—do we have to bear the risk associated with such Well, you can imagine what America the capability, technologically, in 13 operations. would do if it suddenly had 12 to 14 per- years to increase the fleet average to 35 My amendment does not prohibit the cent less oil per day. miles per gallon? You bet we do. The construction of LNG terminals. It Oh, by the way, that is not the only question is, Do we have the political merely levels the playing field with re- place where we are threatened. We are will? That is going to be the moment of gard to determining where they will be also threatened, indeed, by a fellow truth. located. It is what federalism should be named Hugo Chavez, President of Ven- Now, there are going to be those who all about. We should respect that. This ezuela. Venezuela sends us 12 to 14 per- are going to come with a seductive al- amendment moves us in that direction. cent of our daily consumption of oil. Of ternative—Senator LEVIN, Senator I urge my colleagues to join me in course, he has been making those STABENOW. Their seductive alternative supporting this amendment. threats as well. But that is little more is: Well, we will do the same number of Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I of an idle threat, in this Senator’s miles per gallon, but we will stretch it suggest the absence of a quorum. opinion, because of the vast infrastruc- out a little bit further. We will make it The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ture the Venezuelan oil company 2025 instead of 2020. pore. The clerk will call the roll. PDVSA has through their distribution Do we have the political will to make The assistant legislative clerk pro- outlets of Citgo gas stations here in the decision that the time is now to ceeded to call the roll. America. change our oil-consuming habits so we Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- All right, what does this have to do can lessen our dependence on oil, and dent, I ask unanimous consent that the with the Energy bill? It has a lot to do specifically foreign oil? order for the quorum call be rescinded. with the Energy bill because one of the This Senator is going to offer an even The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. primary things we ought to be doing as tougher standard: 40 miles per gallon. CARDIN). Without objection, it is so or- a matter of Government policy is We have the technology. Do we have dered. weaning ourselves from oil and particu- the political will? I think it is going to Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- larly from foreign oil. What is one of be very hard to pass 40 miles per gal- dent, we are on the Energy bill. It is the best ways to do that? It is to go to lon. Senator FEINSTEIN, Senator BINGA- expected that we are going to have a the place where most oil is consumed MAN, and others came up with what is big fight out here, a political fight, re- in America, and that is in the transpor- in the bill now: 35 miles per gallon over garding the question of miles per gal- tation sector. And where in the trans- the course of the next 13 years. I think lon—requirements for the manufac- portation sector is most of the oil con- it ought to be higher. I think we ought tured automobiles, light trucks, and sumed? It is in our personal vehicles. to be serious. I will tell my colleagues, then what are medium-size and heavier So if we really want to do something if al-Qaida ever does strike and cut off trucks—what the miles per gallon re- that would affect this ripple effect if that oil, this Senate will be in session quirements are going to be. al-Qaida struck in a number of very and we will be exacting much higher A couple weeks ago, I was on an In- sensitive oil-producing places in Afri- standards, because the political will telligence Committee trip all through ca, then right here in this Senate, at would be demanded at that point. Are Africa. Needless to say, there is in- this moment, considering the Energy we going to look over the horizon and creasing al-Qaida presence in Africa. bill, we better be serious about what see all of the pitfalls and avoid them by Indeed, an organization called AQIM— we are doing for miles-per-gallon re- going ahead and enacting into law a al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb—is a quirements. stronger standard? group that broke through the barriers Now, it is almost inexcusable that I have had the privilege of rep- of the Presidential palace in Algiers, back when we had the oil embargo in resenting my State of Florida for the Algeria, and a suicide bomber deto- the early 1970s and we said we were past 7 years in the Senate, and I have nated a bomb right next to the Presi- going to do something about it, that tried, along with other Senators, par- dential palace, injuring and killing then we went back to sleep. Then again ticularly Senator KERRY, to enact

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SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO THE 25x’25 complements the steps we are ple of Nigeria—are vulnerable to at- USE OF RENEWABLE RESOURCES TO taking on the bill before us today tack. The only way we are going to GENERATE ENERGY. (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— which reflects the good work of the En- prevent those attacks is our intel- (1) the United States has a quantity of re- ergy and Natural Resources Committee ligence apparatus, working with the in- newable energy resources that is sufficient and the other committees that have telligence services of other nations, to to supply a significant portion of the energy contributed so greatly to this bill. find out in advance so we can prevent needs of the United States; I am pleased that 17 of my colleagues it, because they can’t defend it there. (2) the agricultural, forestry, and working in the Senate from both sides of the The military forces of those countries land of the United States can help ensure a sustainable domestic energy system; aisle are cosponsoring this resolution. throughout the world are not sufficient In addition, the 25x’25 vision has been to defend it. We are only going to pre- (3) accelerated development and use of re- newable energy technologies provide numer- endorsed by 22 current and former Gov- vent it by finding out about it through ous benefits to the United States, including ernors and many State legislatures the gathering of intelligence. But our improved national security, improved bal- around the country. intelligence gathering can’t be 100 per- ance of payments, healthier rural economies, The Big Three auto manufacturers— cent foolproof. So the likelihood is it is improved environmental quality, and abun- Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors— going to happen. dant, reliable, and affordable energy for all are all behind 25x’25. So are many agri- Let’s get prepared, I beg the Senate. citizens of the United States; (4) the production of transportation fuels cultural organizations, environmental We have dragged our feet. We have not groups, scientists, and businesses, produced more than about 39 votes in from renewable energy would help the ranging from the Farmers’ Union and the past to increase miles per gallon United States meet rapidly growing domes- the Farm Bureau to the Natural Re- standards on SUVs. Will we wake up, tic and global energy demands, reduce the dependence of the United States on energy sources Defense Council, and compa- America? Will we have the will? It is imported from volatile regions of the world nies such as John Deere. coming, and it is going to come about that are politically unstable, stabilize the The breadth of support for the 25x’25 next Tuesday or Wednesday when we cost and availability of energy, and safe- vision speaks to the extraordinary eco- vote on these amendments. guard the economy and security of the nomic, environmental, and national se- Mr. President, I yield the floor. United States; The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- (5) increased energy production from do- curity benefits that its achievement pore. The Senator from Colorado is rec- mestic renewable resources would attract will yield. In all, nearly 400 organiza- ognized. substantial new investments in energy infra- tions have embraced this vision and are Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, let me structure, create economic growth, develop working together on a plan to imple- congratulate my friend from Florida new jobs for the citizens of the United ment it. for his passionate statement on this States, and increase the income for farm, The amendment I am introducing ranch, and forestry jobs in the rural regions makes the 25x’25 vision a policy goal imperative. As Abraham Lincoln might of the United States; say, we are trying to give our Nation a for our Nation. It sets a challenging (6) increased use of renewable energy is but realistic target for our legislative new birth of freedom from the oil ad- practical and can be cost effective with the diction that is very much compro- implementation of supportive policies and and budgetary work on energy. Our mising the national security of our Na- proper incentives to stimulate markets and amendment says the ingenuity and en- tion. Certainly how we deal with trans- infrastructure; and trepreneurship of the American people portation fuels and move forward with (7) public policies aimed at enhancing re- should be the engine for a new, clean higher standards and more efficient ve- newable energy production and accelerating energy economy for the 21st century. hicles is something I hope this body technological improvements will further re- I urge every American to join with duce energy costs over time and increase has the political will to do through the me and roughly 400 partner organiza- market demand. tions that are part of 25x’25 to make underlying bill, which will move us to (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of 35 miles per gallon within a reasonable Congress that it is the goal of the United this goal a reality. Results from a re- time period. I very much appreciate his States that, not later than January 1, 2025, cent study conducted by the University leadership on this effort and I look for- the agricultural, forestry, and working land of Tennessee show that reaching the ward to joining him on this battle next of the United States should— 25x’25 goal is, indeed, achievable. The week as we try to move forward. (1) provide from renewable resources not study also shows that 25x’25 would do less than 25 percent of the total energy con- AMENDMENT NO. 1524 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1502 the following: First, it would increase sumed in the United States; and net farm income in America by $180 bil- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- (2) continue to produce safe, abundant, and sent that the pending amendment be affordable food, feed, and fiber. lion and, including multiplier effects, could result in $700 billion in economic set aside, and I call up amendment No. Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I rise 1524. today to offer the 25x’25 resolution as activity annually for America. Sec- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- an amendment to H.R. 6, the Energy ondly, it would create 5 million new pore. Without objection, it is so or- bill. I am proud to be joined in this en- jobs here at home by 2025; and third, it dered. deavor by a broad bipartisan group of would save as much as $15 billion in The clerk will report the amendment. Senators. They include Senators Government payments across America. The assistant legislative clerk read America’s working people can and GRASSLEY, HARKIN, LUGAR, OBAMA, as follows: should be at the center of our energy HAGEL, CLINTON, FEINGOLD, CASEY, The Senator from Colorado [Mr. SALAZAR], NELSON of Nebraska, BROWNBACK, revolution. Farmers and ranchers in for himself, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. OBAMA, Mr. KOHL, KERRY, JOHNSON, TESTER, CANT- my native San Luis Valley, in Sterling, HARKIN, Mr. HAGEL, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. WELL, THUNE, and COCHRAN, all of CO, and elsewhere, are already leading LIEBERMAN, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. the way. They are building biodiesel CASEY, Mr. BEN NELSON, Mr. BROWNBACK, Mr. whom are sponsors of S. Con. Res. 3, plants and ethanol refineries that help KOHL, Mr. KERRY, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. TESTER, which we introduced earlier this year. Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. THUNE, and Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. President, 25x’25 is a critical vi- power cars, tractors, and trucks. They proposes an amendment numbered 1524 to sion for our energy future that will are building wind turbines in Prowers amendment No. 1502. help reduce our dependence on foreign County and biomass generators in Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I ask oil by building a new energy economy Jackson County, and they are search- unanimous consent that the reading of here at home. Our amendment estab- ing for new technologies that will the amendment be dispensed with. lishes a national goal of producing 25 allow them to make even greater con- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- percent of America’s energy from re- tributions to our energy supply. These pore. Without objection, it is so or- newable sources, such as solar, wind, Americans understand we cannot con- dered. and biofuels, by 2025. tinue to import 60 percent of our oil

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They had a vision of a more se- with the potential of Iran arming itself pendence on foreign oil. cure world. with nuclear capabilities, we should all A clean energy economy will take We have some major challenges in be very concerned about the security root in our farms and in our fields. It Iraq, as we witness the violence there, not only of Israel but also of the Mid- will help revitalize a rural America and when we see what is happening dle East and of our entire world. that has been forgotten for far too today in Lebanon where we are on the What does Iran with nuclear arma- long. It will spur our engineers to new precipice of another civil war there, ments mean to the national security of developments and designs, and it will and when we see what is happening in our world? It is a fact that it is our en- help establish the United States as a Gaza and Israel where Hamas has now ergy dependence, the glutton nature of world leader in clean energy tech- apparently taken over the Gaza Strip our energy dependence on oil from nologies. It is time for Congress to and the emergency that we see Presi- those countries that has compromised take a more active role in our clean en- dent Abbas has declared in the Gaza our national security. ergy future. Establishing a national Strip. So when we work on the energy issue goal of 25x’25 is an important first step. We have to somehow figure out this of our country, we need to know we are Americans understand we cannot very challenging task of how we put working on an imperative of the 21st continue to import 60 percent of our oil the world back together again. How do century. It is an imperative of the 21st from foreign countries, many of which we secure the vision the people of century that we get ourselves rid of are hostile to the United States, if we America want us to have, which is that this addiction to foreign oil. That is aim to be strong and secure in the we create a safer and more secure why we see progressives and conserv- world. We must rid ourselves of this de- world for ourselves and for those gen- atives coming together, Democrats and pendency and this addiction. They erations who will come behind us? Republicans coming together, to try to know we will have to build a clean en- The second issue which, in my view, tackle this issue. ergy economy if we are to reduce our confronts America today and which is Much of what we have in this legisla- dependence on foreign oil. interrelated with some of the violence tion before the Senate comes from the Today, with this amendment, we are we see in the Middle East is energy. efforts of the energy futures coalition articulating a common vision for our For far too long we have neglected this that coined the term ‘‘set America energy policy. It is a target that Gov- issue. I am proud of the fact that in free.’’ ‘‘Set America free.’’ Our passage ernors, Senators, Representatives, 2005, this body came together in a bi- of this legislation, hopefully this next State legislators, farmers, ranchers, partisan way and we opened a new week, will be part of that achievement business people, scientists, and auto- chapter for energy in America. I am where we as Senators will stand and we makers all wish to achieve. It is a tar- very proud of this bill today because it will say we have taken another bold get we can hit, particularly with the builds on that chapter that gets us to step in this agenda of setting America policies that are built into this bill. energy independence. We have to look free. I ask my Democratic and Republican at the failings of America under both A second issue that obviously con- colleagues to support this amendment Democratic and Republican adminis- fronts the people of America is health and to join the millions of Americans trations in the past. Jimmy Carter, care. That is an issue for another day. who are already working toward the Richard Nixon—Richard Nixon first— That is an issue we will be dealing with 25x’25 goal. coined the term ‘‘energy independ- as we look at health insurance for chil- I want to make a comment about the ence’’ when OPEC was formed. Presi- dren and a whole host of other issues. imperative of the energy issue that is dent Jimmy Carter spoke to the Nation But today and next week, we have an before the Senate today. When I look late one night back in the 1970s and opportunity to deliver on one of the at the 21st century, I ask myself: What said: We need to deal with energy with imperatives of the 21st century for the is it the people of my State, and what the same kind of moral imperative of United States of America, and that im- is it the people of America want me to war. perative is that we move forward with do as their Senator, not only for our Yet what happened in the 1980s and courage and with boldness on the vi- generation but for the next generation the 1990s? The low cost of fuel essen- sion of energy independence. and generations to come? It seems to tially allowed America to go to sleep Our amendment today on 20x’25 is a me the challenges of the 21st century at the switch. The consequence has critical part of that agenda because it are daunting challenges, major chal- been that instead of importing 30 per- sets forth a vision that is an achievable lenges, that face us. We can essentially cent of our oil as we were in 1970, today one that will get us to make sure we put them into three, and they are all we import 60 percent of our oil. The are producing 25 percent of our energy under an umbrella of security for this consequence is we have compromised from renewable resources by the year Nation and ultimately security for civ- the national security of the United 2025. ilization. States. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The first of those challenges is for- I have been on the border of Israel The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- eign policy: How can we in America and Lebanon and looked down at the pore. The clerk will call the roll. move forward and try to put Humpty camps of Hamas and the daunting signs The assistant legislative clerk pro- Dumpty together again when we see so of Hezbollah where Hezbollah had cap- ceeded to call the roll. much violence in the Middle East and tured at that time Israeli soldiers, and Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I ask other places around the world? How they were at that time daring Prime unanimous consent that the order for can we make sure the dream and vision Minister Sharon to go into southern the quorum call be rescinded. of the generation of World War II is Lebanon. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- something we preserve? How can we What is it that creates that kind of pore. Without objection, it is so or- say to our children and to our grand- condition? What is it that allows dered. children that the world we are leaving Hezbollah to have over 37,000 rockets in Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I un- to them is a safer and more secure their armory? What is it that allows derstand the amendment I spoke about world? Certainly that generation of the funding and the creation of a mili- is acceptable to both sides. Therefore, I World War II believed they had accom- tia of more than 10,000 militant sol- ask for a voice vote on the amendment. plished that, that they were leaving a diers within the Hezbollah organiza- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- world which was a much safer and a tion? It is the oil. It is the oil revenue pore. Is there further debate? If not, much more secure world for the gen- that is going into some countries in the question is on agreeing to amend- erations that would come after them. the Middle East, including Iran, that is ment No. 1524.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:43 Jul 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~3\2007NE~2\S15JN7.REC S15JN7 rfrederick on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7787 The amendment (No. 1524) was agreed In fact, they put together this Byzan- ENERGY to. tine approach that says guest workers Mr. President, let me now talk just a Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I sug- will come in, they will be able to bring bit about the Energy bill. This is im- gest the absence of a quorum. their family with them and stay for 2 portant. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- years. They have to go home for 1 year, We live on this little old planet, we pore. The clerk will call the roll. take their family home, and then they circle the Sun, and we have about 6.4 The assistant legislative clerk pro- can come back for 2 more years, then billion neighbors. We live in this little ceeded to call the roll. go home for 1 year and come back for portion of the planet called the United Mr. DORGAN. I ask unanimous con- 2 more years. So they can be here a States, and we have built an economy sent that the order for the quorum call total of 6 years, with 2 years gone, and that is extraordinary. We have ex- be rescinded. their family with them their first or panded the middle class, created an The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- second tour. And by the way, no one economic engine that is almost unpar- pore. Without objection, it is so or- knows whether they are going to go alleled on this Earth. dered. home once they get here. Who is going In this planet we stick little straws IMMIGRATION to keep track of people coming in three and suck out oil. We suck out about 84 Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I wish times in 6 years for 2-year periods each to 85 million barrels of oil every single to comment on a couple of issues deal- of the three occasions? day. One-fourth of that oil must come ing with the Energy bill this morning. I offered an amendment on that par- to the United States and be used here We will be back on the Energy bill ticular issue of guest and temporary because we need it. We use one-fourth starting on Monday. Before I do, I wish workers who would come in to take of all the oil every day that is pulled to mention as well the Washington these jobs. My amendment was very out of this earth, and 60 percent of the Post column by Robert Novak yester- simple. It said: Let’s sunset that provi- oil we use in this country comes from day entitled ‘‘Dorgan’s Poison Pill.’’ sion after 5 years and try to understand outside of our country. So we use one- Mr. Novak once again stops just about what has happened as a result of it, fourth of the oil on the Earth every a page or two short of good research. what has happened to American work- day, and over 60 percent of it comes He has the opportunity on the op-ed ers as a result of bringing in all these from elsewhere. It comes from the page of a major paper to make his case, temporary workers. Is there downward Saudis—Saudi Arabia—Kuwait, Iraq, and we are so seldom offered that same pressure on American wages? Has this and Venezuela. Some troubled parts of opportunity by the Washington Post hurt American workers? My guess is it the world—very troubled parts of the that I thought I would at least use the will. What if 80 percent of the people world—produce a substantial portion of floor of the Senate to describe accu- who come in under the temporary the oil we need for our economy to rately what Mr. Novak was trying to worker program never leave? Then work. If, God forbid, one morning we write about. they are here as illegal immigrants. woke up and terrorists had interrupted He talks about an amendment I of- Maybe that ought to matter. Maybe we the pipeline of oil to our country from fered to the immigration bill. He calls should sunset this in 5 years and take troubled parts of the world, our econ- it a ‘‘poison pill’’ in the title, and then a look at it. omy would be flat on its back, and that he says: Dorgan pushed his ‘‘killer That was my amendment. It passed is reason we have an energy bill on the amendment’’ by voicing the Great by one vote on the floor of the Senate floor of the Senate. Plains populism of his own State. That and is described by Mr. Novak as the I think this is the first time we have is sort of sniffing down your nose at ‘‘poison pill,’’ the ‘‘killer amendment.’’ debated the Energy bill in which we the Great Plains populism that exists That is unbelievable. I know where he have come to an intersection in under- in some parts of this country. got the language. He got the language standing that energy and climate Let me describe what this amend- from my colleagues here who were part change are intertwined, energy and cli- ment was. The immigration bill is a of the ‘‘grand bargain’’—a group of 14, mate change meet at the same inter- bill that is complicated, it is con- I think it was, who went into a room, section. troversial, it is a very large bill, and it reached a grand bargain putting to- So we discuss all of these things. We has a lot of moving parts to it. One gether this Byzantine immigration bill, discuss renewable electricity stand- part of the bill deals with the issue of brought it to the floor, and behaved as ards. Should we require that 15 percent bringing in guest workers—people who if they were the only people out of 100 of all electricity produced in this coun- aren’t now here, who are living else- Senators who had any ideas. There are try be produced with renewable en- where in other parts of the world— 14 of us who have this idea, they be- ergy—wind energy, biomass, geo- bringing them in to take American lieved, and anybody who offers amend- thermal, solar energy? I believe the an- jobs. ments would not have an idea that swer is yes. I feel very strongly about Now, I have great difficulty with the would be worthy of improving it; there- that. We will have a vote on that next immigration bill as it is written. My fore, we must resist and oppose all week, and I think it will be very close. feeling about immigration is we have a amendments. Standards that would increase the ef- problem with illegal immigration. That is the way this immigration bill ficiency of automobiles, we will have a That is true, we certainly do, and we went on the floor of the Senate. But it vote on that, and it will be very close. ought to try to address that problem. I was not a poison pill or a killer amend- We haven’t had a change in the CAFE think the first way and the thoughtful ment or anything of the sort. It was a standards for automobiles for 25 way to address that problem is to de- kind of commonsense approach to try years—25 years. Everything else about cide we are going to provide border se- to say: Why don’t we do this the right an automobile has changed. There is curity and border enforcement—just do way? more computing power in a new auto- first things first. First of all, provide Mr. Novak points to my colleague, mobile than there was on the lunar border enforcement, and then we can Senator KYL from Arizona, in his col- landing that put Neil Armstrong on the do the other things. umn. It is interesting. Mr. KYL was surface of the Moon. There is more That is not what this bill does. This part of the grand compromise and, of computing power in one new car than bill brings in about six or eight moving course, described my amendment, I was in the lunar landing. Everything parts, and in order to sign up support think, as a ‘‘poison pill.’’ Mr. KYL has changed—cup holders, music sys- for it—for example, in order to get the voted for the identical amendment 1 tems, keyless entry—everything has U.S. Chamber of Commerce to support year ago. I offered the identical amend- changed about these vehicles except ef- it, they also include a temporary or ment 1 year ago, and Senator KYL ficiency. guest worker program that says we voted for it then. My wife purchased an automobile have people who are not now in this But those are just facts that Mr. some years ago. She purchased an country whom we want to bring into Novak missed because, as I said, when automobile that had a certain mileage this country to take American jobs be- you stop one page short of good re- standard on the window sticker. After cause we don’t have enough American search, you are not going to have the 10 years, she was going to buy another workers, they claim. entire story. car, and she looked at the new version,

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Everything about the car had ciency standard has been changed and There are some who say: You are out changed—the color, the look, I am sure changed in the right way, requiring all here talking about increased efficiency the springs, the suspension—almost ev- classes of vehicles to be more efficient. standards, you talk about renewable erything was changed, and it has cup We don’t measure them against other electricity and so on—what about more holders and a better music system and classes. Every class is required to meet production? In fact, I just had a person keyless entry. greater efficiency standards. call me a few minutes ago who said the By the way, all those car companies So that will be debated next week. I same thing. What about more produc- opposed seatbelts and airbags and have know there are people who will come tion? I believe we ought to have more always opposed CAFE standards. and oppose it because the automobile production of energy. I have supported, But the point is, regarding efficiency, industry is taking a position of: Yes- along with my colleague, Senator nothing is changing. So the question is terday forever; let’s just keep doing CRAIG from Idaho—bipartisan—the two this: If we are consuming all of this what we have been doing, and that will of us have supported something called oil—much of it from troubled parts of be just fine. It is not just fine as a mat- the SAFE Act, which proposes and the world—because we have such an ter of public policy for this country. calls for more production from that oil-intensive economy and we want to This country needs a changed agenda area offshore that has the greatest po- be less dependent on the Saudis, Ku- with respect to energy, and part of that tential. No, it is not Alaska, not Cali- waitis, and others, and 70 percent of changed agenda is increased efficiency fornia; it is the gulf, the Gulf of Mexico our oil is used in vehicles, then don’t for automobiles and for vehicles. that has the greatest potential. we have to insist that this change and With respect to the renewable energy I was one who helped open lease 181, that vehicles become more efficient? standard, the renewable electricity which was just opened. But I believe The automobile industry is doing standard, I regret and I have said from much more can be done to increase the full-page newspaper ads in my State— time to time that my political party— potential on the Outer Continental and I assume other States as well—tell- we are not as good at developing titles Shelf on the Gulf of Mexico. I support ing people things about the proposal on and labels as the other party. No mat- that. I filed an amendment—we have the floor of the Senate that just aren’t ter what they come up with, they are not called it up because I don’t believe true—just not so. I think it was Will good. They come up with something we have the votes for that—but Sen- Rogers who said: that is probably going to even cause ator CRAIG and I are discussing that It is not what he knows that bothers me so more pollution, and they call it Clear issue. I support increased production much, it’s what he says he knows for sure Skies. They come up with something because I believe it is a necessary part that just ain’t so. that will cut down trees, and they call of a balanced energy strategy. Well, some of the advertising that is it Healthy Forests. They are good at I think all of these issues are impor- going on around the country is just labeling. tant. I know there are some who prob- wrong. They have these screaming ads We come up with something called ably do not think the Energy bill is as saying somebody is going to take your renewable portfolio standard. We talk important as it really is, but it is at pickup truck away. It is not true. The like twits. So we need to improve that. the root of this country’s future eco- new CAFE standards—or any efficiency I call it homegrown energy or renew- nomic opportunity. This engine of standards—aren’t like the old ones able electricity standards. ours, this economic engine of ours can- where if you produce too many pickup Let me describe what that means. It not and does not work without energy, trucks, you have to cut back on pickup means we produce a lot of electricity, and our energy policy has not been a trucks and produce far more sub- and we use it. We get up in the morn- particularly thoughtful policy. We compacts. That is not the case. ing and the first thing we do is turn on waste a prodigious amount of energy in These new approaches say that for a switch and that switch makes all every way, every day. We can make every class of vehicle—and there are things possible for us. It allows you to buildings more efficient, we can make eight, including the big, heavy trucks— get hot water from a hot water heater, automobiles more efficient, we can every class of vehicle must have effi- it allows you to plug in an electric make appliances more efficient. We ciency. You must have increased effi- razor, allows you to have the lights in should produce more. We should con- ciency for each class, not measured your bathroom as you get ready for serve more. There is so much we should against another class. You must have work. All of these things happen, but it do in energy policy. increased efficiency in that class, and, is not automatic. Somebody is out Senator BINGAMAN and Senator yes, that includes pickup trucks. But there producing electricity in a coal- DOMENICI, who are the chair and rank- those who are buying pickup trucks— fired generating plant perhaps, or a ing member of the Energy Com- and a lot of people are—ought to expect generating plant that is fueled by nat- mittee—I am a senior member of that more efficiency. It is not a case where ural gas. committee—but with their leadership someone is going to say that you are What we are saying is, we want to set they have put together a bill that is not going to be able to find a pickup a standard of 15 percent of our electric now on the Senate floor, and I think it because we have to produce more sub- energy to be produced with renewable will advance our interests. But we need compacts. energy. We now have unbelievable tur- to do a couple of things. In my part of the country, it does oc- bines that can take energy from the No. 1, we need to support the CAFE casionally—only on rare occasions—get wind and turn it into electricity. Yes, standards. By the way, that comes cold. In North Dakota, when a rancher you can advance your electricity issue from the Commerce Committee on is going out in late March, and there is with that or, an experiment I have in which I serve. Senator INOUYE and Sen- a blizzard and the wind is blowing 40 North Dakota that I am very excited ator STEVENS are to be complimented miles an hour and the temperature is about, you can take the energy from for what we were able to do in the 30 below, and he or she is out checking the wind, produce electricity, and with Commerce Committee with respect to on the calves because it is calving sea- that electricity in the process of elec- CAFE standards. Senator BOXER and son and they are trying to figure out trolysis, separate hydrogen from water the leadership of the EPW committee what is going on—they don’t want to and store hydrogen as a vehicle fuel; has also contributed to this bill. But go out in 40-mile-an-hour winds, with the wind to hydrogen, all renewable. we need to have a 15-percent standard temperatures 30 below; that rarely hap- You can do the same with respect to of renewable fuels coming with respect pens, but occasionally—they do not the renewable electricity standard by to the production of electricity, and we want to go out driving in a Chevette or requiring that 15 percent of the elec- need to support the CAFE standards some subcompact car trying to figure tricity we produce comes from bio- that have come from the Commerce out where they are going to move in mass, solar energy, wind energy, geo- Committee.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:43 Jul 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~3\2007NE~2\S15JN7.REC S15JN7 rfrederick on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7789 I do not believe there are others who American people owe him a debt of Children are more likely to be poor and wish to speak. Let me do a couple of gratitude for his promotion of the un- to do worse in school without both par- unanimous consents. derserved national parks system. I also ents in their life. And a healthy rela- f appreciated his long and thoughtful tionship between children and their fa- counsel on ways to update the Endan- ther is important to healthy growth MORNING BUSINESS gered Species Act. and development. Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask In recent months, Craig took a prime The Responsible Fatherhood and unanimous consent there now be a pe- role on the Finance Committee in Healthy Families Act addresses these riod of morning business with Senators working to simplify the Federal Tax problems by removing government bar- permitted to speak therein up to 10 Code and improve entitlement and riers to healthy relationships and re- minutes each. health care assistance to the least for- sponsible fatherhood. It improves the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tunate. As one who took to heart the economic stability of parents who ac- pore. Without objection, it is so or- importance of protecting the tax- cept their parenting responsibility. Our dered. payers’ dollars, Craig was a strong pro- bill sets a high standard for parents ponent of restoring the sustainability and helps them to reach it with incen- f of our Nation’s welfare system. And tives, support, and tougher enforce- REVIEW EXTENSION Craig understood that economic devel- ment of child support obligations. opment in rural States like Wyoming Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- It takes courage to raise a child. We was inextricably linked to trade pro- imous consent to have printed in the can’t simply legislate that courage and motion that ensured open and fair mar- RECORD a letter from Senator LEVIN to expect all parents to get and stay mar- kets abroad. I will miss his stalwart me dated June 15, 2007. ried. We can’t legislate good parenting and consistent advocacy for farming There being no objection, the mate- skills or good behavior role models. We communities as the Senate considered rial was ordered to be printed in the can’t legislate economic success for all trade legislation. families. But we can help those who are RECORD, as follows: As a man who represented a small U.S. SENATE, trying to do the right thing and elimi- COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES, State in population, Craig towered nate some of the roadblocks they face. Washington, DC, June 15, 2007. large over the landscape of thoughtful And we can provide some tools to help Hon. HARRY REID, conservative Members of Congress. I these courageous parents succeed. Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. think a fitting tribute and legacy to This act removes government road- DEAR SENATOR REID: On June 4, 2007, S. our late friend would be to adopt his blocks by eliminating a perverse dis- 1538, the Intelligence Authorization Act for resolution making July 28, National Fiscal Year 2008, was referred to the Senate incentive to marriage in the Tem- Day of the Cowboy. My thoughts and porary Assistance to Needy Families Armed Services Committee pursuant to prayers are with Craig’s family and paragraph 3(b) of S. Res. 400 of the 94th Con- program. Congress is sending the gress, as amended by S. Res. 445 of the 108th friends. I will miss my good friend and wrong message by telling States that Congress. In accordance with that resolu- colleague. they may be penalized for serving mar- tion, I now request an additional extension f ried couples. There should be equality of five days to enable the Committee to com- for two-parent families receiving plete its review of the bill. RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD AND Thank you for your assistance. HEALTHY FAMILIES ACT TANF, and States should not be re- Sincerely, Mr. OBAMA. Mr. President, yester- quired to meet a separate work partici- CARL LEVIN, day, just days before Father’s Day, I pation rate for the two-parent families Chairman. was pleased to join my colleague and in their caseload. f good friend Senator BAYH in reintro- This act also makes vital improve- ducing the Responsible Fatherhood and ments to the child support system, REMEMBERING SENATOR CRAIG Healthy Families Act. Within the next which affects noncustodial fathers as THOMAS few days companion legislation will be much or more than any other govern- Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I was introduced in the House of Representa- ment program. It will restore funding deeply saddened to hear of the sudden tives by Congresswoman CARSON of In- for child support enforcement and re- passing of my colleague from Wyo- diana and my friend from Chicago, quire States to pass the full amount of ming, Senator Craig Thomas. The loss Congressman DANNY DAVIS. child support collected along to the we all feel at his passing Craig is tem- It is time to address the crisis of ab- family. Research has confirmed that a pered by the happy memories I have of sentee fathers. We must ask ourselves father is more likely to pay child sup- working with him on so many issues of why more than a quarter of all Amer- port if he knows that the money is mutual interest. His efforts and his ican families have only one parent going to his kids. leadership on the panels on which we present, and more than a third live We also require States to review the served together—the Senate Finance without their father. We must get a amount of child support arrears that Committee, Senate Agriculture Com- handle on why 40 percent of the chil- are owed to the state, and we clarify mittee, and Senate Environment and dren in America who live without their existing state authority to forgive such Public Works Committee—will remain father have not seen him in over a arrearages. A father who earns only foremost in my memory. I particularly year. $10,000 per year, and who has $20,000 of admired his staunch advocacy for the There is no question that most single child support debt because the State needs of rural communities and farm- mothers are doing a heroic job raising billed him for the Medicaid birthing ers. Craig brought a special passion and their kids. They are working two and costs of his child, is probably going to expertise to issues affecting ranching three jobs, dropping their kids off at work underground and avoid paying families. His focus on their unique school or daycare or with friends or child support altogether. It is in the needs spanned the trade, economic, en- relatives, responding to their illnesses, best interest of all members of his fam- vironmental, and public lands manage- and, quite frankly, doing the work that ily that a father has an incentive to ment issues of rural communities. is often a challenge these days for even get a legitimate job and to begin tak- Craig brought to Congress his vision two parents. My appreciation for single ing care of his family. for the needs of Wyoming and rural mothers is unwavering. My own father States are also provided funding to States, and he became a strong advo- was not around when I was growing up, assess any other barriers to healthy cate of effective resource and energy and my mother and grandparents had family formation or sustainable em- policies. I am pleased to have to step up to the plate to fill my fa- ployment created by their child sup- partnered with him in applying tech- ther’s role. port and criminal justice systems. nologies to improving our Nation’s en- But most people would agree that They are encouraged to establish com- ergy generation. Although he lived his children are almost always better off missions to propose state law changes life modestly, he became a leader in with both parents contributing their that would be in the best interest of national park stewardship, and the fair share, and the data shows this. children.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:43 Jul 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~3\2007NE~2\S15JN7.REC S15JN7 rfrederick on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE S7790 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2007 Another important aspect of this act ployed, and in some of our urban and Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code. is fostering economic stability for fa- rural areas the rate of unemployment This provision has been used to take thers and their families. This act es- is over 50 percent. Roughly one-third of legal action against those who speak tablishes three employment dem- young Black men are involved in some out about the Armenian genocide, in- onstration programs. One program is way with the criminal justice system. cluding Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk supervised by courts or state child sup- And young Black men have the lowest and recently murdered Turkish-Arme- port agencies that serve parents who educational attainment among Black nian journalist Hrant Dink. There is no are determined to be in need of em- and White men and women. question that article 301 contributed to ployment services in order to pay child These factors contribute to low mar- the toxic political environment that support obligations. The court can ar- riage rates among African-American led up to Mr. Dink’s assassination in range temporary employment services men. But by age 34, nearly half of black January. for the father rather than throwing men are fathers. And roughly two- The laureates also note that ‘‘Turks him in jail for nonpayment of support. thirds of all Black men leaving prison and Armenians have a huge gap in per- The second is a transitional jobs pro- are fathers. As hard as some of these ceptions over the Armenian Genocide.’’ gram that combines temporary sub- men try, it is likely that their children To address this chasm of under- sidized employment with activities will also be denied the advantages of standing, they call for further study that help fathers develop skills and re- healthy parental relationships and and dissemination of a report prepared move barriers to employment. The married families. Their children will be by the International Center for Transi- third program establishes public-pri- more likely to live in poverty and to tional Justice. That impartial analysis vate partnerships to provide fathers become young, unmarried parents of the massacres perpetrated against with ‘‘career pathways’’ that help them themselves. Their children’s life Armenians in the early 20th century advance from jobs at low skill levels chances will be limited. The cycle of concluded that the killings ‘‘can be through jobs that require greater skills poverty and despair will continue. said to include all the elements of the and provide family-sustaining wages It is important to remember that crime of genocide . . .’’ This finding and benefits. there is no segment of our population was corroborated by the International These programs are modeled on suc- no income level, no religion, and no Association of Genocide Scholars, cessful initiatives in Indiana and Illi- race—that is immune to these chal- which issued its own statement in 1997 nois and will be subject to rigorous lenges. Some segments of the popu- to reaffirm ‘‘that the mass murder of evaluations to ensure the goals are lation are worse off than others. How- Armenians in Turkey in 1915 is a case being achieved. ever, I believe there is reason for hope. of genocide which conforms to the stat- In both the Illinois State Senate and At the time of the birth of the child, utes of the United Nations Convention the Senate, I have led efforts to expand most fathers are close to both the on the Prevention and Punishment of the earned-income tax credit, EITC, mother and their child. The challenge Genocide.’’ The existence of these inde- which is one of the most successful is to maintain healthy relationships pendent evaluations of the Armenian antipoverty programs in the country to between parents and to strengthen the genocide and relevant international date. It rewards work and supplements early bonds between fathers and their law should provide an opportunity for wages that may be too low to support children. The challenge is to improve both countries to accept the verdict of a family. The Responsible Fatherhood economic opportunity for all parents so history and move forward. Mr. President, the Senate Foreign and Healthy Families Act would double they can support themselves and their Relations Committee has unanimously the number of working single adults el- families. The challenge is to break the passed S. Res. 65, a resolution echoing igible for EITC benefits, increase the cycle by strengthening America’s most many of the sentiments expressed by benefit, reward and support parents vulnerable and fragile families. who are current on their child support That is what this bill does, and it is the laureates and honoring the life of payments, and reduce the EITC mar- fully paid for by revenue raised by clos- Hrant Dink, a leading proponent of Turkish-Armenian reconciliation up riage penalty which hurts low-income ing tax loopholes. This is a solid first until the time of his brutal murder. It families. Under this plan, full-time step forward in removing government is my hope that the full Senate will workers making minimum wage would barriers to healthy family formation, adopt this important measure without get an EITC benefit up to $555, more and addressing the crisis of fatherhood than three times greater than the $175 further delay. among our Nation’s low-income popu- I congratulate the Wiesel Foundation benefit they get today. If the workers lations. I urge my colleagues to sup- for its work to produce this important are responsibly supporting their chil- port the Responsible Fatherhood and statement and request consent that it dren on child support, this bill would Healthy Families Act of 2007. be printed in the RECORD. I hope that give those workers a benefit of $1,110. f the words of these Nobel laureates will Additionally, this bill improves the encourage the people of both nations to Responsible Fatherhood and Marriage ARMENIAN GENOCIDE recognize and ultimately transcend the Promotion programs that were funded Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, at a time legacy of the Armenian genocide. Once by the Deficit Reduction Act. Funding when we are witnessing the dev- this occurs, I have every confidence is increased, and all Fatherhood and astating consequences of ethnic and that the people of Armenia and Turkey Marriage programs are required to co- sectarian division in places such as will be able to rebuild the ties between ordinate with domestic violence pre- Iraq and Darfur, I believe it is vital to their countries and forge a new, endur- vention services to reduce instances of recognize the efforts of those who work to promote peace and reconciliation. In ing peace. domestic violence and promote There being no objection, the mate- that spirit, I wish to commend the 53 healthy, nonviolent relationships. rial was ordered to be printed in the I would like take a final few mo- Nobel laureates who signed an appeal RECORD, as follows: ments to talk about the breakdown of by the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Hu- families in the African-American com- manity in support of ‘‘tolerance, con- THE ELIE WIESEL munity, because the epidemic of absen- FOUNDATION FOR HUMANITY, tact and cooperation between Turks New York, NY, April 9, 2007. tee fathers runs deep. Today, around 70 and Armenians.’’ DEAR FRIENDS: We, the undersigned Nobel percent of Black children are born out- In their appeal, the laureates call on laureates, issue this appeal directly to the side of marriage. Of the 30 percent born both Turks and Armenians to take the peoples of Turkey and Armenia. Mindful of to married parents, more than half ex- steps necessary to open the Turkish- the sacrifice paid by Hrant Dink, the ethnic perience a divorce. That means that Armenian border, generate confidence Armenian editor of Agos in Turkey, who was about 85 percent of Black children through civil society cooperation, im- assassinated on January 19, 2007, and whose spend some or all of their childhood in prove official contacts, and allow basic death was mourned by both Turks and Arme- nians, we believe that the best way to pay a home without their father. As our freedoms. As part of this commitment, tribute to Mr. Dink is through service to his children grow up, statistics continue to the laureates call on Turkey to end all life’s work safeguarding freedom of expres- paint a bleak picture. Fewer than 6 of forms of discrimination against ethnic sion and fostering reconciliation between every 10 young Black men are em- and religious minorities and abolish Turks and Armenians.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:43 Jul 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~3\2007NE~2\S15JN7.REC S15JN7 rfrederick on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7791 To these ends, Armenians and Turks Mairead Corrigan Maguire, Nobel Prize, dertaken over the past few years by should encourage their governments to: Peace (1976). two nephrologists who, only recently, Open the Turkish-Armenian border. An Robert F. Curl Jr., Nobel Prize, Chemistry have come to call Idaho ‘‘home.’’ Dr. open border would greatly improve the eco- (1996). Naeem Rahim and his brother Dr. nomic conditions for communities on both Paul J. Crutzen, Nobel Prize, Chemistry sides of the border and enable human inter- (1995). Fahim Rahim, originally from Paki- action, which is essential for mutual under- Frederik W. de Klerk, Nobel Prize, Peace stan, came to Pocatello, Idaho from standing. Treaties between the two countries (1993). New York City in 2005. In less than a recognize existing borders and call for un- Johann Deisenhofer, Nobel Prize, Chem- year, the Rahim brothers established a hampered travel and trade. istry (1998). world-class kidney treatment center, Generate confidence through civil society John B. Fenn, Nobel Prize, Chemistry the Idaho Kidney Institute. Their work cooperation. Turks and Armenians have been (2002). has meant improved health and saved working since 2001 on practical projects that Val Fitch, Nobel Prize, Physics (1980). lives for those suffering from chronic offer great promise in creatively and con- Jerome I. Friedman, Nobel Prize, Physics structively dealing with shared problems. (1990). kidney disease, uncontrolled high The governments should support such efforts Donald A. Glaser, Nobel Prize, Physics blood pressure, postkidney transplant by, for example, sponsoring academic links (1960). care, internal medicine, diabetes-re- between Turkish and Armenian faculty, as Sheldon Glashow, Nobel Prize, Physics lated kidney problems, anemia and di- well as student exchanges. (1979). alysis care. Started in Pocatello, the Improve official contacts. Civil society ini- Roy J. Glauber, Nobel Prize, Physics (2005). institute has offices in Blackfoot and tiatives would be enhanced by the govern- Clive W.J. Granger, Nobel Prize, Econom- Idaho Falls. The Rahim brothers have ments’ decision to accelerate their bilateral ics (2003). helped people of all ages seeking relief contacts, devise new frameworks for con- Paul Greengard, Nobel Prize, Medicine sultation, and consolidate relations through (2000). and care for renal diseases, both crit- additional treaty arrangements and full dip- David J. Gross, Nobel Prize, Physics (2004). ical and long-term care. lomatic relations. Roger Guillemin, Nobel Prize, Medicine The Rahim brothers have closed a Allow basic freedoms. Turkey should end (1977). gap in treatment facilities and services discrimination against ethnic and religious Dudley R. Herschbach, Nobel Prize, Chem- for kidney patients in southeast Idaho minorities and abolish Article 301 of the istry (1986). and, in particular, understand the need Penal Code, which makes it a criminal of- Avram Hershko, Nobel Prize, Chemistry for preventive care. Additionally, they fense to denigrate Turkishness. Armenia also (2004). have a reputation for delivering their should reverse its own authoritarian course, Roald Hoffman, Nobel Prize, Chemistry allow free and fair elections, and respect (1981). medical expertise with an astute sense human rights. Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Prize, Economics of care and concern for their patients. Turks and Armenians have a huge gap in (2002). Their outstanding work was brought to perceptions over the Armenian Genocide. To Eric R. Kandel, Nobel Prize, Medicine my attention by a family who had address this gap, we refer to the 2003 ‘‘Legal (2000). sought care for an ill relative, literally, Analysis on the Applicability of the United Aaron Klug, Nobel Prize, Chemistry (1982). across the Nation, with limited suc- Nations Convention on the Prevention and Edwin G. Krebs, Nobel Prize, Medicine Punishment of the Crime of Genocide to cess. Upon learning of the Idaho Kid- (1992). ney Institute, they sought treatment Events which Occurred During the Early Sir Harold W. Kroto, Nobel Prize, Chem- Twentieth Century,’’ which corroborated istry (1996). there, and met with overwhelming suc- findings of the International Association of Finn E. Kydland, Nobel Prize, Economics cess. It is good to know that Idahoans Genocide Scholars. (2004). have access to such exceptional med- It concluded that, ‘‘At least some of the Leon M. Lederman, Nobel Prize, Physics ical expertise, right at home. [Ottoman] perpetrators knew that the con- (1988). Idaho has many gems; Doctors Fahim sequences of their actions would be the de- Anthony J. Leggett, Nobel Prize, Physics and Naeem Rahim are two such gems.∑ struction, in whole or in part, of the Arme- (2003). f nians of eastern Anatolia, as such, or acted Rudolph A. Marcus, Nobel Prize, Chem- purposefully towards this goal and, there- istry (1992). HONORING WEBSTER P. PHILLIPS fore, possessed the requisite genocidal in- Daniel L. McFadden, Nobel Prize, Econom- ∑ Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, today, tent. The Events can thus be said to include ics (2000). Senator GRASSLEY and I recognize Web- all the elements of the crime of genocide as Craig C. Mello, Nobel Prize, Medicine defined in the Convention.’’ It also concluded (2006). ster Phillips, a distinguished executive that, ‘‘The Genocide Convention contains no Robert C. Merton, Nobel Prize, Economics at the Social Security Administration. provision mandating its retroactive applica- (1997). Web is Associate Commissioner for tion.’’ Marshall W. Nirenberg, Nobel Prize, Medi- Legislative Development. He is a dedi- The analysis offers a way forward, which cine (1968). cated public servant who has served his addresses the core concerns of both Arme- Sir Paul Nurse, Nobel Prize, Medicine country for more than 30 years. nians and Turks. Of course, coming to terms (2001). will be painful and difficult. Progress will A native of Illinois, Web served in the Douglas D. Osheroff, Nobel Prize, Physics U.S. Army in Vietnam. He began his not occur right away. Rather than leaving (1996). governments to their own devices, affected Martin L. Perl, Nobel Prize, Physics (1995). career at Social Security in the local peoples and the leaders of civil society need John C. Polanyi, Nobel Prize, Chemistry office in Alton, IL, as a claims rep- to engage in activities that promote under- (1986). resentative. In 1980, he became an oper- standing and reconciliation while, at the Stanley Prusiner, Nobel Prize, Medicine ations supervisor in the Rock Island, same time, urging their governments to (1997). IL, Social Security office. In 1983, Web chart a course towards a brighter future. Jose´ Ramos-Horta, Nobel Prize, Peace was selected as a management intern Sincerely, (1996). Peter Agre, Nobel Prize, Chemistry (2003). and completed a series of develop- Richard J. Roberts, Nobel Prize, Medicine mental assignments in the Chicago re- Sidney Altman, Nobel Prize, Chemistry (1993). (1989). Wole Soyinka, Nobel Prize, Literature gional office and in SSA headquarters Philip W. Anderson, Nobel Prize, Physics (1986). in Baltimore. In 1987, Web joined the (1977). Elie Wiesel, Nobel Prize, Peace (1986). staff of the Office of Legislation and Kenneth J. Arrow, Nobel Prize, Economics Betty Williams, Nobel Prize, Peace (1976). Congressional Affairs, and has worked (1972). Kurt Wu¨ thrich, Nobel Prize, Chemistry Richard Axel, Nobel Prize, Medicine (2004). in a variety of assignments since that Baruj Benacerraf, Nobel Prize, Medicine (2002). time. (1980). f Senator GRASSLEY and I met Web in Gunter Blobel, Nobel Prize, Medicine 1991, when he was assigned to the Sen- (1999). ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ate Committee on Finance while par- Georges Charpak, Nobel Prize, Physics ticipating in the LEGIS-Fellows pro- (1992). gram. In 1993, Web returned to the Fi- Steven Chu, Nobel Prize, Physics (1997). RECOGNIZING DRS. NAEEM AND nance Committee where he partici- J.M. Coetzee, Nobel Prize, Literature FAHIM RAHIM (2003). pated in the development of the legis- Claude Cohen-Tannoudji, Nobel Prize, ∑ Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, today I lation enacted by the Congress in 1994 Physics (1997). recognize the remarkable efforts un- that established SSA as an independent

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:43 Jul 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~3\2007NE~2\S15JN7.REC S15JN7 rfrederick on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE S7792 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2007 agency. Since 1995, Web has been as- By Mr. INHOFE: kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- signed to SSA’s Legislative Affairs Of- S. 1637. A bill to establish a geothermal sponsor of S. 1172, a bill to reduce hun- fice in Washington. He was selected to heat pump technology acceleration program ger in the United States. relating to General Services Administration serve in his current position as Asso- facilities; to the Committee on Environment S. 1175 ciate Commissioner of Legislative De- and Public Works. At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the velopment in February 1999. By Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Mr. name of the Senator from Massachu- The staff of the Finance Committee HATCH, Mr. REID, Mr. MCCONNELL, setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- has had the pleasure of working with Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Mr. GRAHAM): sponsor of S. 1175, a bill to end the use S. 1638. A bill to adjust the salaries of Fed- Web on many issues relating to Social of child soldiers in hostilities around Security during his tenure at SSA. He eral justices and judges, and for other pur- poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. the world, and for other purposes. has always been resourceful, insightful, S. 1233 and forthcoming. f At the request of Mr. AKAKA, the Web will retire from the Social Secu- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS rity Administration on July 3, 2007. He name of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. S. 57 will be sorely missed by his colleagues HARKIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. INOUYE, the 1233, a bill to provide and enhance and his many friends on the Hill. He name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. will leave behind the numerous individ- intervention, rehabilitative treatment, OBAMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. and services to veterans with trau- uals he has mentored and encouraged 57, a bill to amend title 38, United over the years and who will now carry matic brain injury, and for other pur- States Code, to deem certain service in poses. on this work. the organized military forces of the S. 1285 Both Senator GRASSLEY and I feel Government of the Commonwealth of At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the that it is important that we in Con- the Philippines and the Philippine gress recognize the many women and Scouts to have been active service for names of the Senator from California men who devote their working lives to purposes of benefits under programs (Mrs. BOXER), the Senator from Mary- improving the lives of others. Career administered by the Secretary of Vet- land (Mr. CARDIN), the Senator from civil servants often do their work in erans Affairs. Delaware (Mr. CARPER), the Senator from Iowa (Mr. HARKIN), the Senator quiet anonymity behind the scenes pro- S. 311 from Massachusetts (Mr. KENNEDY) and viding vital service to the American At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, the people. They are rarely recognized for name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. the Senator from Missouri (Mrs. their many contributions. Webster AKAKA) was added as a cosponsor of S. MCCASKILL) were added as cosponsors Phillips is one of those people. His 311, a bill to amend the Horse Protec- of S. 1285, a bill to reform the financing record of leadership at the Social Secu- tion Act to prohibit the shipping, of Senate elections, and for other pur- rity Administration and his commit- transporting, moving, delivering, re- poses. ment to providing the American people ceiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, S. 1432 with effective and compassionate serv- or donation of horses and other equines At the request of Mr. BROWN, the ice is a record of which he can be justly to be slaughtered for human consump- name of the Senator from Michigan proud. tion, and for other purposes. (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- Senator GRASSLEY and I wish Web all S. 439 sor of S. 1432, a bill to amend the Food the best in his retirement from Federal At the request of Mr. REID, the name Stamp Act of 1977 and the Richard B. service and thank him for his many of the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Russell National School Lunch Act to years of dedicated service.∑ HAGEL) was added as a cosponsor of S. improve access to healthy foods, and f 439, a bill to amend title 10, United for other purposes. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND States Code, to permit certain retired S. 1618 JOINT RESOLUTIONS members of the uniformed services who At the request of Mr. SALAZAR, the have a service-connected disability to name of the Senator from New York The following bills and joint resolu- receive both disability compensation tions were introduced, read the first (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- from the Department of Veterans Af- sor of S. 1618, a bill to amend the Inter- and second times by unanimous con- fairs for their disability and either re- sent, and referred as indicated: nal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tired pay by reason of their years of credit for the production of a cellulosic By Mr. BYRD: military service or Combat-Related biofuel. S. 1633. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Special Compensation. the Interior to conduct a special resource S. RES. 215 S. 442 study to determine the suitability and feasi- At the request of Mr. ALLARD, the At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the bility of including the battlefield and related names of the Senator from Connecticut name of the Senator from Montana sites of the Battle of Sheperdstown in (Mr. LIEBERMAN), the Senator from Sheperdstown, West Virginia, as part of (Mr. BAUCUS) was added as a cosponsor Michigan (Mr. LEVIN) and the Senator Harpers Ferry National Historical Park or of S. 442, a bill to provide for loan re- Antietam National Battlefield, and for other payment for prosecutors and public de- from Rhode Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) purposes; to the Committee on Energy and fenders. were added as cosponsors of S. Res. 215, Natural Resources. a resolution designating September 25, S. 871 By Mr. AKAKA (for himself, Ms. MUR- 2007, as ‘‘National First Responder Ap- At the request of Mr. LIEBERMAN, the KOWSKI, Ms. CANTWELL, and Mr. preciation Day’’. NOUYE name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. I ): S. RES. 236 S. 1634. A bill to implement further the Act NELSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. approving the Covenant to Establish a Com- 871, a bill to establish and provide for At the request of Mr. BAYH, the name monwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands the treatment of Individual Develop- of the Senator from Florida (Mr. MAR- in Political Union with the United States of ment Accounts, and for other purposes. TINEZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. America, and for other purposes; to the Com- S. 901 Res. 236, a resolution supporting the mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the goals and ideals of the National An- By Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mr. names of the Senator from Maryland them Project, which has worked to re- BINGAMAN, and Mr. DOMENICI): S. 1635. A bill to provide for the reimburse- (Mr. CARDIN) and the Senator from Mis- store America’s voice by re-teaching ment of wildland firefighters for the cost of souri (Mrs. MCCASKILL) were added as Americans to sing the national an- professional liability insurance; to the Com- cosponsors of S. 901, a bill to amend the them. mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Public Health Service Act to provide AMENDMENT NO. 1572 By Mrs. DOLE (for herself and Mrs. additional authorizations of appropria- At the request of Mr. SALAZAR, the LINCOLN): tions for the health centers program names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. S. 1636. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- enue Code of 1986 to permanently allow pen- under section 330 of such Act. SMITH), the Senator from Tennessee alty-free withdrawals from retirement plans S. 1172 (Mr. ALEXANDER) and the Senator from for individuals called to active duty for at At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the New Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ) were added least 179 days; to the Committee on Finance. name of the Senator from South Da- as cosponsors of amendment No. 1572

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:43 Jul 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~3\2007NE~2\S15JN7.REC S15JN7 rfrederick on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7793 proposed to H.R. 6, a bill to reduce our ing the same time, private sector sala- Our democracy and the rights we Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by ries have increased by more than 15 enjoy depend on a strong and inde- investing in clean, renewable, and al- percent. In 1969, a Federal district pendent) judiciary. During the last few ternative energy resources, promoting court judge earned 20 percent more years it has been the courts that have new emerging energy technologies, de- than a law school dean and about 30 acted to protect our liberties and our veloping greater efficiency, and cre- percent more than a senior law pro- Constitution. The independence of the ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency fessor at a top law school. By contrast, judiciary is compromised, however, if and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- today top law school deans make twice judges leave the bench for financial ternative energy, and for other pur- as much as district court judges, and reasons. The quality of the judiciary is poses. senior law professors at those schools threatened if judges’ salaries are inad- AMENDMENT NO. 1574 make nearly 50 percent more. Many re- equate to attract and retain our best At the request of Mr. LAUTENBERG, cent law school graduates will make legal minds. Given the essential role the name of the Senator from Cali- more in their starting salary at a pri- that the judiciary plays in our system fornia (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a co- vate law firm than we pay to an experi- of government, we should pass this sponsor of amendment No. 1574 in- enced district court judge. Those in the raise to judicial salaries. tended to be proposed to H.R. 6, a bill executive branch have enjoyed periodic I thank my Judiciary Committee col- to reduce our Nation’s dependency on raises that have taken their salaries leagues, Senator HATCH, Senator FEIN- foreign oil by investing in clean, re- well above those of judges. For exam- STEIN and Senator CORNYN for agreeing newable, and alternative energy re- ple, SEC trial attorneys now make up to join me in introducing this bill. I sources, promoting new emerging en- to $180,330, which is significantly high- also thank Majority Leader REID, as ergy technologies, developing greater er than the annual salary of our Fed- well as Minority Leader MCCONNELL, efficiency, and creating a Strategic En- eral trial judges. for their support of this legislation and ergy Efficiency and Renewables Re- In addition, the workload for Federal their commitment to the Federal judi- serve to invest in alternative energy, judges has increased dramatically. ciary. and for other purposes. Since 1960, the caseload for district f f court judges has climbed by almost 60 percent and the caseload of circuit AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED court judges has jumped more than 200 PROPOSED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS percent. Judges who are working to SA 1610. Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Ms. MI- By Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Mr. preserve the rule of law in America and KULSKI, Mr. DODD, Mr. KERRY, Mr. REED, Mr. HATCH, Mr. REID, Mr. MCCON- to make equal justice a reality should KENNEDY, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, and Ms. SNOWE) proposed an amendment to amendment SA NELL, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Mr. be respected, and their labor should be 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. 6, GRAHAM): compensated. Paul Volcker, the chair of the Na- to reduce our Nation’s dependency on foreign S. 1638. A bill to adjust the salaries of oil by investing in clean, renewable, and al- Federal justices and judges, and for tional Commission on the Public Serv- ternative energy resources, promoting new other purposes; to the Committee on ice, recently noted in The Wall Street emerging energy technologies, developing the Judiciary. Journal that congressional inaction on greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today I judicial pay could erode the high pro- Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve am pleased to introduce the Federal fessional standards and independence to invest in alternative energy, and for other Judicial Salary Restoration Act of of the Judiciary. Chief Justice purposes. 2007. Since 1969, the salaries of Federal Rehnquist repeatedly called for an in- SA 1611. Mr. COLEMAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to judges have significantly declined crease in judicial pay, warning that amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to when adjusted for inflation. This bill ‘‘[i)nadequate compensation seriously the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to would demonstrate our respect and ap- compromises the judicial independence lie on the table. preciation for our hardworking Federal fostered by life tenure’’ and that ‘‘. . . SA 1612. Mr. COLEMAN submitted an judges by authorizing an immediate low salaries might force judges to re- amendment intended to be proposed to and substantial increase in judicial sal- turn to the private sector rather than amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to aries. Our bill recognizes the important stay on the bench.’’ Chief Justice Rob- the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to constitutional role judges play in ad- erts pointed to an increasing trend in lie on the table. SA 1613. Mr. COLEMAN submitted an ministering justice, interpreting our early retirement in his last ‘‘Year-End amendment intended to be proposed to laws, and providing the ultimate check Report on the Federal Judiciary,’’ not- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to and balance in our system of govern- ing that many of those retired judges the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to ment. It is time Congress treated the have gone to work in the private sec- lie on the table. Federal judiciary with the respect that tor. Justice Anthony Kennedy testified SA 1614. Mr. TESTER (for himself, Mr. a co-equal branch of government de- before the Senate Judiciary Committee BYRD, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. SALAZAR, and serves. in February about similar threats to Mr. BINGAMAN) submitted an amendment in- Eight years ago, in 1999, the Presi- judicial independence. tended to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 dent’s salary was doubled to $400,000 a This bill addresses these concerns by proposed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. year. We are not proposing to increase granting a raise for all Federal judges. SA 1615. Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Ms. judges’ salaries by 100 percent, but by This bipartisan legislation has broad CANTWELL, Ms. SNOWE, and Mrs. MURRAY) half that, by 50 percent. The increase is support. President Bush supports a sig- submitted an amendment intended to be pro- an important step in ensuring the inde- nificant pay raise for judges, as does posed to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. pendence of the judiciary. Judicial the American Bar Association, as do REID to the bill H.R. 6, supra. independence is critical for preserving the deans of 130 of the Nation’s top law SA 1616. Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Mr. our system of government and pro- schools, civil rights groups, and others. CARPER) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 pro- tecting the rights of all Americans. One of the first bills we passed in the posed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. 6, supra; Surely we can do half as much for the Senate this year, S. 197, authorized which was ordered to lie on the table. judicial branch of Government as we cost-of-living adjustments for the sala- SA 1617. Mr. TESTER submitted an amend- did for the executive branch 8 years ries of United States judges. Senators ment intended to be proposed to amendment ago. SPECTER, FEINSTEIN and CORNYN joined SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. For too long, judicial salaries have me in cosponsoring this bill. Unfortu- 6, supra; which was ordered to lie on the failed even to keep up with inflation nately, that bill has failed to move table. while public and private sector salaries through the House of Representatives. SA 1618. Mr. INHOFE submitted an amend- have surged ahead. According to infor- Too often during the last several years ment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to lie on mation provided by the Administrative our Federal judges have not been given the table . Office of the United States Courts, ju- a standard cost-of-living raise. That, SA 1619. Mr. INHOFE submitted an amend- dicial salaries have declined by nearly too, has contributed to the diminution ment intended to be proposed to amendment 25 percent in real terms since 1969. Dur- in their real compensation. SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R.

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Mr. INHOFE submitted an amend- On page 38, strike lines 11 through 17 and and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- ment intended to be proposed by him to the insert the following: ternative energy, and for other pur- bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to lie on ‘‘(4) PROJECT DESIGN.— poses; which was ordered to lie on the the table . ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A project for which a table; as follows: guarantee is made under this subsection SA 1622. Mr. INHOFE submitted an amend- On page 12, strike the table between lines shall have a project design that— ment intended to be proposed by him to the 15 and 16 and insert the following: bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to lie on ‘‘(i) has been validated through the oper- the table . ation of a continuous process pilot facility ‘‘Applicable volume with an annual output of at least 50,000 gal- of renewable fuel f lons of ethanol or the energy equivalent vol- Calendar year: (in billions of TEXT OF AMENDMENTS ume of other advanced biofuels; or gallons): 2008 ...... 8.5 SA 1610. Mr. CARDIN (for himself, ‘‘(ii) provides for upgrades to an existing ethanol production facility that would in- 2009 ...... 10.5 Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. DODD, Mr. KERRY, crease ethanol production at the facility 2010 ...... 12.0 Mr. REED, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. through the addition of cellulosic production 2011 ...... 12.6 WHITEHOUSE, and Ms. SNOWE) proposed capabilities, if the Secretary certifies that— 2012 ...... 14.2 an amendment to amendment SA 1502 ‘‘(I) the upgrades would increase total eth- 2013 ...... 15.8 2014 ...... 18.4 proposed by Mr. REED to the bill H.R. 6, anol production at the facility; and 2015 ...... 23.0 to reduce our Nation’s dependency on ‘‘(II) the facility has the cellulosic trans- portation and logistical resources and cel- 2016 ...... 26.0 foreign oil by investing in clean, re- 2017 ...... 29.0 newable, and alternative energy re- lulosic process technologies necessary to provide the increase in ethanol production 2018 ...... 32.0 sources, promoting new emerging en- required under subclause (I). 2019 ...... 35.0 2020 ...... 38.0 ergy technologies, developing greater ‘‘(B) PRIORITY.—In providing guarantees efficiency, and creating a Strategic En- under this subsection, the Secretary shall 2021 ...... 41.0 2022 ...... 44.0.’’. ergy Efficiency and Renewables Re- give priority to projects to be carried out in serve to invest in alternative energy, communities with a population of 25,000 or On page 13, line 3, strike ‘‘2016’’ and insert and for other purposes; as follows: less residents. ‘‘2012’’. On page 13, strike the table between lines At the appropriate place, insert the fol- 5 and 6 and insert the following: lowing: SA 1612. Mr. COLEMAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to ‘‘Applicable volume lll SEC. . SITING, CONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION, of advanced AND OPERATION OF LNG TERMI- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. NALS. REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our biofuels Section 10 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (33 Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by Calendar year: (in billions of gallons): U.S.C. 403), is amended— investing in clean, renewable, and al- (1) by striking the section designation and 2012 ...... 1.0 ternative energy resources, promoting 2013 ...... 2.0 all that follows through ‘‘creation’’ and in- new emerging energy technologies, de- serting the following: 2014 ...... 4.0 veloping greater efficiency, and cre- 2015 ...... 8.0 ‘‘SEC. 10. OBSTRUCTION OF NAVIGABLE WATERS; 2016 ...... 11.0 WHARVES AND PIERS; EXCAVATIONS ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency AND FILLING IN. and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- 2017 ...... 14.0 2018 ...... 17.0 ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The creation’’; and ternative energy, and for other pur- (2) by adding at the end the following: poses; which was ordered to lie on the 2019 ...... 20.0 2020 ...... 23.0 ‘‘(b) SITING, CONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION, AND table; as follows: 2021 ...... 27.0 OPERATION OF LNG TERMINALS.— On page 47, after line 23, add the following: 2022 ...... 30.0.’’. ‘‘(1) DEFINITION OF AFFECTED STATE.—In this subsection, the term ‘affected State’ SEC. 131. RENEWABLE FUEL COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC COORDINATION. means, with respect to a liquefied natural SA 1614. Mr. TESTER (for himself, (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall de- gas terminal that is the subject of an appli- Mr. BYRD, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. velop a comprehensive strategic program to cation for an authorization under this sec- SALAZAR, and Mr. BINGAMAN) sub- coordinate, to the maximum extent prac- tion, a State that— mitted an amendment intended to be ticable— ‘‘(A) would be directly connected by a pipe- (1) the renewable fuel standards required proposed to amendment SA 1502 pro- line to the liquefied natural gas terminal; by this Act; and posed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. 6, to ‘‘(B) would be located within 15 miles of (2) the distribution infrastructure develop- reduce our Nation’s dependency on for- the liquefied natural gas terminal; or ment and vehicle production levels necessary eign oil by investing in clean, renew- ‘‘(C) is designated as an affected State by to minimize economic disruption as a result the Secretary due to a risk of damage to the able, and alternative energy resources, of those standards. coastal environment of the affected State promoting new emerging energy tech- (b) REPORT.—The Secretary shall submit to that is equal to or greater than the risk of nologies, developing greater efficiency, Congress a report that contains— damage to the coastal environment of the and creating a Strategic Energy Effi- (1) a determination of the Secretary with State in which the liquified natural gas ter- respect to the effectiveness and practica- ciency and Renewables Reserve to in- minal is proposed to be located. bility of using, on a national scale, an eth- vest in alternative energy, and for ‘‘(2) LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not anol blend fuel (such as E–15 or E–20 blended other purposes; which was ordered to approve or disapprove an application for an fuel) to achieve the most efficient expansion lie on the table; as follows: authorization under this section for the of ethanol use; and siting, construction, expansion, or operation At the end of title III, add the following: (2) if the Secretary determines that use of of a liquefied natural gas terminal pursuant SEC. 3lll. COAL INNOVATION DIRECT LOAN an ethanol blend fuel as described in para- to this section without the express concur- PROGRAM. graph (1) would be effective and practicable, rence of the Governor of each affected (a) IN GENERAL.—Title XXXI of the Energy recommendations of the Secretary relating State.’’. Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13571 et seq.) is to— amended by adding at the end the following: Mr. COLEMAN submitted an (A) the appropriate type and level of use of SA 1611. ethanol blend fuels; and ‘‘SEC. 3105. COAL INNOVATION DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM. amendment intended to be proposed to (B) an interagency plan to achieve that ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. type and level. REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our ‘‘(1) CARBON CAPTURE.—The term ‘carbon Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by Mr. COLEMAN submitted an capture’ means the capture, separation, and SA 1613. compression of carbon dioxide that would investing in clean, renewable, and al- amendment intended to be proposed to otherwise be released to the atmosphere at a ternative energy resources, promoting amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. facility in the production of end products of new emerging energy technologies, de- REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our a project prior to transportation of the car- veloping greater efficiency, and cre- Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by bon dioxide to a long-term storage site.

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‘‘(2) COAL-TO-LIQUID PRODUCT.—The term and transportation of feedstocks, and the ‘‘(A) $20,000,000 in grant funds for any eligi- ‘coal-to-liquid product’ means a liquid fuel subsequent distribution and use of any com- ble project; and resulting from the conversion of a feedstock, bustible end products, as modified by deduct- ‘‘(B) $200,000,000 in grant funds, in the ag- as described in this section. ing, as determined by the Administrator of gregate, for all eligible projects. ‘‘(3) COMBUSTIBLE END PRODUCT.—The term the Environmental Protection Agency— ‘‘(c) DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM.— ‘combustible end product’ means any prod- ‘‘(A) any greenhouse gases captured at the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year uct of a facility intended to be used as a facility and sequestered; after the date of enactment of this section, combustible fuel. ‘‘(B) the carbon content, expressed in units and subject to funds being made available in ‘‘(4) CONVENTIONAL BASELINE EMISSIONS.— of carbon dioxide equivalent, of any feed- advance through appropriations Acts, the The term ‘conventional baseline emissions’ stock that is renewable biomass; and Secretary shall carry out a program to pro- means— ‘‘(C) the carbon content, expressed in units vide a total of not more than $10,000,000,000 ‘‘(A) the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of carbon dioxide equivalent, of any end in loans to eligible individuals and entities of a facility that produces combustible end products that do not result in the release of (as determined by the Secretary) for use in products, using petroleum as a feedstock, carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. carrying out eligible projects. that are equivalent to combustible end prod- ‘‘(10) LONG-TERM STORAGE.—The term ‘‘(2) APPLICATION.—An applicant for a loan ucts produced by a facility of comparable ‘long-term storage’ means sequestration under this section shall comply with the size through an eligible project; with an expected maximum rate of carbon terms and conditions in section 215(b)(3) of ‘‘(B) in the case of noncombustible prod- dioxide leakage over a specified period of the Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, ucts produced through an eligible project, time that is consistent with the objective of and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 in the the average lifecycle greenhouse gas emis- reducing atmospheric concentrations of car- same manner in which applicants for Renew- sions emitted by projects that— bon dioxide, subject to a permit issued pur- able Energy Construction grants are re- ‘‘(i) are of comparable size; and suant to law in effect as of the date of the se- quired to comply with that section. ‘‘(ii) produce equivalent products using questration. ‘‘(3) SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE PROJECTS.—The Secretary shall select eligible projects to re- conventional feedstocks; and ‘‘(11) RENEWABLE BIOMASS.—The term ‘re- ‘‘(C) in the case of synthesized gas intended newable biomass’ has the definition given ceive loans under this section— for use as a combustible fuel in lieu of nat- the term in section 102 of the Renewable ‘‘(A) through the conduct of a reverse auc- ural gas produced by an eligible project, the Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Ef- tion, in which eligible projects proposed to lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions that ficiency Act of 2007. be carried out that have the greatest rate of carbon capture and long-term storage, and would result from equivalent use of natural ‘‘(12) SEQUESTRATION.—The term ‘seques- the lowest lifecycle greenhouse gas emis- gas. tration’ means the placement of carbon diox- sions, are given priority; ‘‘(5) ELIGIBLE PROJECT.—The term ‘eligible ide in a geological formation, including— ‘‘(B) that, taken together, would— project’ means a project— ‘‘(A) an operating oil and gas field; ‘‘(i) represent a variety of geographic re- ‘‘(A) that employs gasification technology ‘‘(B) coal bed methane recovery; gions; or another conversion process for feedstocks ‘‘(C) a depleted oil and gas field; ‘‘(ii) use a variety of types of feedstocks described in this section; and ‘‘(D) an unmineable coal seam; ‘‘(B) for which— and coal; and ‘‘(E) a deep saline formation; and ‘‘(i) the annual lifecycle greenhouse gas ‘‘(iii) to the extent consistent with achiev- ‘‘(F) a deep geological systems containing emissions of the project are at least 20 per- ing long-term storage, represent a variety of basalt formations. cent lower than conventional baseline emis- geological formations; and sions; ‘‘(b) FEED ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.— ‘‘(C) for which eligible projects, in the ‘‘(ii) at least 75 percent of the carbon diox- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (3), opinion of the Secretary— ide that would otherwise be released to the and in accordance with section 988 of the En- ‘‘(i) each award recipient is financially via- atmosphere at the facility in the production ergy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16352), not ble without the receipt of additional Federal of end products of the project is captured for later than 1 year after the date of the enact- funding associated with the proposed project; long-term storage; ment of this section, the Secretary shall ‘‘(ii) each recipient will provide sufficient ‘‘(iii) the individual or entity carrying out carry out a program to provide grants for use information to the Secretary for the Sec- the eligible project has entered into an en- in obtaining or carrying out any services retary to ensure that the qualified invest- forceable agreement with the Secretary to necessary for the planning, permitting, and ment is expended efficiently and effectively; implement carbon capture at the percentage construction of an eligible project. ‘‘(iii) a market exists for the products of that, by the end of the 5-year period after ‘‘(2) SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE PROJECTS.—The the proposed project, as evidenced by con- commencement of commercial operation of Secretary shall select eligible projects to re- tracts or written statements of intent from the eligible project— ceive grants under this section— potential customers; ‘‘(I) represents the best available tech- ‘‘(A) through the conduct of a reverse auc- ‘‘(iv) the project team of each recipient is nology; and tion, in which eligible projects proposed to competent in the construction and operation ‘‘(II) achieves a reduction in carbon emis- be carried out that have the greatest rate of of the gasification technology proposed; and sions that is not less than 75 percent; and carbon capture and long-term storage, and ‘‘(v) each recipient has met such other cri- ‘‘(iv) in the opinion of the Secretary, suffi- the lowest lifecycle greenhouse gas emis- teria as may be established and published by cient commitments have been secured to sions, are given priority; the Secretary. achieve long-term storage of captured car- ‘‘(B) that, taken together, would— ‘‘(4) USE OF LOAN FUNDS.— bon dioxide beginning as of the date of com- ‘‘(i) represent a variety of geographical re- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph mencement of commercial operation of the gions; (B), funds from a loan provided under this project. ‘‘(ii) use a variety of feedstocks and types section may be used to pay up to 100 percent ‘‘(6) FACILITY.—The term ‘facility’ means a of coal; and of the costs of capital associated with reduc- facility at which the conversion of feed- ‘‘(iii) to the extent consistent with achiev- ing lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions at the stocks to end products takes place. ing long-term storage, represent a variety of facility (including carbon dioxide capture, ‘‘(7) GASIFICATION TECHNOLOGY.—The term geological formations; and compression, and long-term storage, cogen- ‘gasification technology’ means any process ‘‘(C) for which eligible projects, in the eration, and gasification of biomass) carried that converts coal, petroleum residue, re- opinion of the Secretary— out as part of an eligible project. newable biomass, or other material that is ‘‘(i) each award recipient is financially via- ‘‘(B) TOTAL PROJECT COST.—Funds from a recovered for energy or feedstock value into ble without the receipt of additional Federal loan provided under this section may not be a synthesis gas composed primarily of car- funding associated with the proposed project; used to pay more than 50 percent of the total bon monoxide and hydrogen for direct use or ‘‘(ii) each recipient will provide sufficient cost of an eligible project. subsequent chemical or physical conversion. information to the Secretary for the Sec- ‘‘(5) RATES, TERMS, AND REPAYMENT OF ‘‘(8) GREENHOUSE GAS.—The term ‘green- retary to ensure that the qualified invest- LOANS.—A loan provided under this section— house gas’ means any of— ment is expended efficiently and effectively; ‘‘(A) shall have an interest rate that, as of ‘‘(A) carbon dioxide; ‘‘(iii) a market exists for the products of the date on which the loan is made, is equal ‘‘(B) methane; the proposed project, as evidenced by con- to the cost of funds to the Department of the ‘‘(C) nitrous oxide; tracts or written statements of intent from Treasury for obligations of comparable ma- ‘‘(D) hydrofluorocarbons; potential customers; turity; ‘‘(E) perfluorocarbons; and ‘‘(iv) the project team of each recipient is ‘‘(B) shall have a term equal to the lesser ‘‘(F) sulfur hexafluoride. competent in the construction and operation of— ‘‘(9) LIFECYCLE GREENHOUSE GAS EMIS- of the gasification technology proposed; and ‘‘(i) the projected life, in years, of the eligi- SIONS.—The term ‘lifecycle greenhouse gas ‘‘(v) each recipient has met such other cri- ble project to be carried out using funds from emissions’ means the aggregate quantity of teria as may be established and published by the loan, as determined by the Secretary; greenhouse gases attributable to the produc- the Secretary. and tion and transportation of end products at a ‘‘(3) MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF GRANTS.—In car- ‘‘(ii) 25 years; facility, including the production, extrac- rying out this subsection, the Secretary ‘‘(C) may be subject to a deferral in repay- tion, cultivation, distribution, marketing, shall provide not more than— ment for not more than 5 years after the

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At the end of subtitle B of title I, add the ‘‘(ii) to permit the borrower, pursuant to ‘‘(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— following: an agreement with the Secretary, to con- There are authorized to be appropriated such SEC. 131. REPORT ON USE OF FUNDS TO REDUCE tinue to pursue the purposes of the project, sums as are necessary to carry out this sec- OIL AND FUEL CONSUMPTION. if the Secretary determines the pursuit to be tion.’’. (a) REPORT; INCORPORATION OF INFORMATION in the public interest. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of INTO PLANS.— ‘‘(6) METHODOLOGY.—Not later than 18 contents of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 (1) REPORT.—Not later than December 1, months after the date of enactment of this U.S.C. prec. 13201) is amended by adding at 2008, each State and metropolitan planning section, the Administrator of the Environ- the end of the items relating to title XXXI organization that serves a population of mental Protection Agency shall, by regula- the following: 200,000 or more shall make available to the tion, establish a methodology for use in de- ‘‘Sec. 3105. Coal innovation direct loan pro- public, using the Internet and other means termining the lifecycle greenhouse gas emis- gram.’’. commonly used to inform the public, a re- sions of products produced using gasification port that describes— technology. SA 1615. Ms. COLLINS (for herself, (A) the ways in which the planned use of ‘‘(d) STUDY OF MAINTAINING COAL-TO-LIQUID Ms. CANTWELL, Ms. SNOWE, and Mrs. Federal funds made available under the Safe, PRODUCTS IN STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RE- MURRAY) submitted an amendment in- Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transpor- SERVE.—Not later than 1 year after the date tended to be proposed to amendment tation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (Pub- of enactment of this section, the Secretary lic Law 109–59), and title 23, United States SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to the and the Secretary of Defense shall— Code, to the State or metropolitan planning ‘‘(1) conduct a study of the feasibility and bill H.R. 6, to reduce our Nation’s de- organization for the preceding fiscal year, suitability of maintaining coal-to-liquid pendency on foreign oil by investing in including any documentation or materials products in the Strategic Petroleum Re- clean, renewable, and alternative en- assembled in the project development proc- serve; and ergy resources, promoting new emerg- ess on anticipated fuel and cost savings bene- ‘‘(2) submit to the Committee on Energy ing energy technologies, developing fits, will— and Natural Resources and the Committee greater efficiency, and creating a Stra- (i) reduce the demand for gasoline and die- on Armed Services of the Senate and the tegic Energy Efficiency and Renew- sel fuels; and (ii) lower household transportation expend- Committee on Energy and Commerce and the ables Reserve to invest in alternative Committee on Armed Services of the House itures; and of Representatives a report describing the re- energy, and for other purposes; as fol- (B)(i) the number of residences, jobs, and sults of the study. lows: shopping venues within the State or metro- ‘‘(e) REPORT ON EMISSIONS OF COAL-TO-LIQ- At the end of title III, insert the following: politan area, as applicable, that are located 1 UID PRODUCTS USED AS TRANSPORTATION SEC. 305. ABRUPT CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH within ⁄2 of a mile of any transit or intercity FUELS.— PROGRAM. rail transportation station or stop; and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In cooperation with the (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—The Sec- (ii) with respect to transit and intercity Secretary, the Secretary of Defense, the Ad- retary of Commerce shall establish within rail stations and stops described in clause ministrator of the Federal Aviation Admin- the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Re- (i)— istration, and the Secretary of Health and search of the National Oceanic and Atmos- (I) the frequency of transit or intercity rail Human Services, the Administrator of the pheric Administration, and shall carry out, a transportation service; and Environmental Protection Agency shall— program of scientific research on abrupt cli- (II) a description of whether the transit ‘‘(A) carry out a research and demonstra- mate change. and intercity rail stations and stops are safe- tion program to evaluate the emissions of (b) PURPOSES OF PROGRAM.—The purposes ly accessible by pedestrians. the use of coal-to-liquid fuel for transpor- of the program are as follows: (2) INCORPORATION OF INFORMATION INTO tation, including diesel and jet fuel; (1) To develop a global array of terrestrial PLANS.—For fiscal year 2009 and each fiscal ‘‘(B) evaluate the effect of using coal-to- and oceanographic indicators of year thereafter, each State and metropolitan liquid transportation fuel on emissions of ve- paleoclimate in order to sufficiently identify planning organization described in paragraph hicles, including motor vehicles and nonroad and describe past instances of abrupt climate (1) shall consider and include in any update vehicles, and aircraft (as those terms are de- change. or revision of the transportation improve- fined in sections 216 and 234, respectively, of (2) To improve understanding of thresholds ment program of the State or metropolitan the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7550, 7574)); and and 0nonlinearities in geophysical systems planning organization the information re- ‘‘(C) in accordance with paragraph (4), sub- related to the mechanisms of abrupt climate quired to be included in the report submitted mit to Congress a report on the effect on air change. under paragraph (1). and water quality, water scarcity, land use, (3) To incorporate such mechanisms into (b) INFORMATION, DATA, AND TECHNICAL AS- and public health of using coal-to-liquid fuel advanced geophysical models of climate SISTANCE.—The Secretary, with assistance in the transportation sector. change. from the Bureau of Transportation Statis- tics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other ‘‘(2) GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT.— (4) To test the output of such models Federal agencies, shall provide to States and The Administrator of the Environmental against an improved global array of records metropolitan planning organizations any in- Protection Agency, in consultation with the of past abrupt climate changes. formation, data, and technical assistance Secretary, shall issue any guidance or tech- (c) ABRUPT CLIMATE CHANGE DEFINED.—In that would assist the States and metropoli- nical support documents necessary to facili- this section, the term ‘‘abrupt climate tan planning organizations in preparing the tate the effective use of coal-to-liquid fuel change’’ means a change in the climate that occurs so rapidly or unexpectedly that report under subsection (a)(1). and blends under this subsection. (c) REPORT ON FUEL SAVINGS.—Not later ‘‘(3) REQUIREMENTS.—The program de- human or natural systems have difficulty adapting to the climate as changed. than July 1, 2009, the Secretary shall submit scribed in paragraph (1)(A) shall take into to Congress a report that describes any cu- (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— consideration— mulative savings in fuel, the most effective ‘‘(A) the use of neat (100 percent) coal-to- There is authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Commerce for each of fiscal fuel savings measures, and any other bene- liquid fuel and blends of coal-to-liquid fuels fits identified by the States and metropoli- years 2009 through 2014, to remain available with conventional crude oil-derived fuel for tan planning organizations, from the use of until expended, $10,000,000 to carry out the heavy-duty and light-duty diesel engines and Federal funds made available under the Safe, research program required under this sec- the aviation sector; Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transpor- tion. ‘‘(B) the production costs associated with tation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (Pub- domestic production of those fuels and prices lic Law 109–59) during each of fiscal years for consumers; and SA 1616. Mr. DURBIN (for himself 2008 and 2009. ‘‘(C) the overall greenhouse gas effects of and Mr. CARPER) submitted an amend- substituting coal-derived fuels for crude oil- ment intended to be proposed to SA 1617. Mr. TESTER submitted an derived fuels. amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. amendment intended to be proposed to

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Such elec- REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our liability that may arise out of, or result tion shall specify any three dimensional seis- Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by from, a release of carbon dioxide from a mic data expenditure to which the election investing in clean, renewable, and al- long-term geologic storage site (on Federal applies and shall be made in such manner as ternative energy resources, promoting or non-Federal land) that may result in bod- the Secretary may by regulations prescribe. ily injury, sickness, disease, or death, the ‘‘(2) ELECTION IRREVOCABLE.—Any election new emerging energy technologies, de- loss of or damage to property, or the loss of made under this section may not be revoked veloping greater efficiency, and cre- use of property, including— except with the consent of the Secretary. ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency (A) the likelihood of a release resulting in ‘‘(c) QUALIFIED THREE DIMENSIONAL SEISMIC and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- legal liability; DATA EXPENDITURE.—For purposes of this ternative energy, and for other pur- (B) the maximum amount of legal liability; section, the term ‘qualified three dimen- poses; which was ordered to lie on the (C) the commercial availability of finan- sional seismic data expenditure’ means any table; as follows: cial protection from legal liability; and geological and geophysical expenses de- At the end of title III, add the following: (D) recommendations for additional legis- scribed in section 167(h)(1) paid or incurred lation that may be needed to— in connection with the collection, proc- SEC. 305. PROPOSED REGULATORY PLAN. (i) provide financial protection to persons essing, or interpretation of three dimen- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the storing carbon dioxide at Federal sites; or sional seismic data. President, acting through the Chairman of (ii) compensate the public from any harm ‘‘(d) COORDINATION WITH SECTION 179.—No the Council on Environmental Quality, shall to 1 or more persons or property resulting expenditures shall be taken into account develop a proposed regulatory plan for the from the release of carbon dioxide at a long- under subsection (a) with respect to the por- long-term geologic storage of carbon dioxide. term geologic storage site; and tion of the cost of any property specified in (b) CONSULTATION.—In developing the pro- (6) a prioritized list of— an election under section 179.’’. posed regulatory plan, the Chairman of the (A) Federal sites that are geologically suit- (b) CROSS REFERENCE.—Section 167(h) of Council on Environmental Quality shall con- able for storage of carbon dioxide; and such Code (relating to amortization of geo- sult with— (B) the locations at which carbon dioxide logical and geophysical expenditures) is (1) the Secretary of the Interior; may be stored without adversely affecting amended by adding at the end the following (2) the Secretary of Agriculture; the use for which the site was reserved or ac- new paragraph: (3) the Secretary of Energy; quired. ‘‘(6) TREATMENT OF THREE DIMENSIONAL (4) the Secretary of Transportation; (d) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 2 SEISMIC DATA EXPENDITURES.—For the treat- (5) the Administrator of the Environ- years after the date of enactment of this ment of geological and geophysical expenses mental Protection Agency; Act, the President shall submit the proposed relating to three dimensional seismic data (6) the Chairman of the Federal Energy regulatory plan to appropriate committees expenditures, see section 179F.’’. Regulatory Commission; of Congress, including— (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of (7) the Attorney General; and (1) the Committee on Energy and Natural sections for part VI of subchapter B of chap- (8) such other officials as the Chairman of Resources of the Senate; ter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting the Council on Environmental Quality deter- (2) the Committee on Environment and after the item relating to section 179E the mines to be appropriate. Public Works of the Senate; following new item: (c) CONTENTS.—The proposed regulatory (3) the Committee on Energy and Com- ‘‘Sec. 179F. Election to expense three dimen- plan shall include— merce of the House of Representatives; and sional seismic data expendi- (1) a recommended performance standard (4) the Committee on Natural Resources of tures.’’. for long-term geologic storage of carbon di- the House of Representatives. (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments oxide, including— (e) EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS.—Nothing in made by this section shall apply to expendi- (A) a minimum period of time that carbon this section modifies or otherwise affects the tures paid or incurred in taxable years begin- dioxide stored in a geologic formation will authority of a Federal land management ning after December 31, 2007. remain in the formation without substantial agency to manage land under the jurisdic- leakage to the atmosphere; and tion of the agency in accordance with appli- SA 1619. Mr. INHOFE submitted an (B) a maximum percentage of acceptable cable law. leakage from a formation over the minimum amendment intended to be proposed to storage period; SA 1618. Mr. INHOFE submitted an amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (2) recommended standards for certifying amendment intended to be proposed by REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our geologic storage sites, which standards him to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by shall— Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and al- (A) include criteria for site selection and ternative energy resources, promoting management of long-term storage in each of investing in clean, renewable, and al- the types of geologic settings described in ternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, de- section 963(c)(3)(A) of the Energy Policy Act new emerging energy technologies, de- veloping greater efficiency, and cre- of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16293(c)(3)(A)); and veloping greater efficiency, and cre- ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency (B) ensure that carbon dioxide stored in a ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- geologic storage site shall not— and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- ternative energy, and for other pur- (i) present a substantial threat to the ternative energy, and for other pur- poses; which was ordered to lie on the health or safety of the public or the environ- table; as follows: ment; or poses; which was ordered to lie on the (ii) present a substantial risk of leakage in table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the fol- a quantity in excess of the maximum accept- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- lowing: able leakage rate recommended under para- lowing: SEC. lll. ELIMINATION OF TAXABLE INCOME LIMIT ON PERCENTAGE DEPLETION graph (1)(B); SEC. l. ELECTION TO EXPENSE THREE DIMEN- FOR OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRO- (3) recommended standards and best prac- SIONAL SEISMIC DATA EXPENDI- DUCED FROM MARGINAL PROP- TURES. tices for the injection of carbon dioxide into, ERTIES. and the management of, geologic storage (a) IN GENERAL.—Part VI of subchapter B (a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (H) of sec- of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of sites to ensure the suitability of long-term tion 613A(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code storage; 1986 is amended by inserting after section of 1986 (relating to oil and natural gas pro- (4) a proposed regulatory framework for 179E the following new section: duced from marginal properties) is amended the leasing of Federal land or an interest in ‘‘SEC. 179F. ELECTION TO EXPENSE THREE DI- to read as follows: land for the long-term geologic storage of MENSIONAL SEISMIC DATA EXPEND- ‘‘(H) NONAPPLICATION OF TAXABLE INCOME carbon dioxide that ensures that— ITURES. LIMIT WITH RESPECT TO MARGINAL PRODUC- (A) the views of adjacent residents, land- ‘‘(a) TREATMENT AS EXPENSES.—Notwith- TION.—The second sentence of subsection (a) owners, and the general public are heard and standing section 167(h), a taxpayer may elect of section 613 shall not apply to so much of considered; to treat 100 percent of the cost of any quali- the allowance for depletion as is determined (B) the quality of scientific, scenic, histor- fied three dimensional seismic data expendi- under subparagraph (A).’’. ical, ecological, environmental, air, atmos- ture as an expense which is not chargeable to (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment pheric, water resource, and archeological capital account. Any cost so treated shall be made by this section shall apply to taxable values of the Federal land or an interest in allowed as a deduction for the taxable year land overlaying a geologic storage site are in which the qualified three dimensional years beginning after December 31, 2006. protected; and seismic data expenditure is made. (C) the United States receives fair market ‘‘(b) ELECTION.— SA 1620. Mr. INHOFE submitted an value for the use of Federal land or an inter- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An election under this amendment intended to be proposed by est in land for the long-term storage of car- section for any taxable year shall be made on him to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our bon dioxide; the taxpayer’s return of the tax imposed by Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by

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The clerk will report the amend- ternative energy, and for other pur- ment. poses; which was ordered to lie on the ORDER FOR RECORD TO REMAIN OPEN The legislative clerk read as follows: table; as follows: The Senator from Maine [Ms. COLLINS], for At the appropriate place, insert the fol- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask herself and Ms. CANTWELL, Ms. SNOWE, and lowing: unanimous consent the record remain Mrs. MURRAY, proposes an amendment num- SEC. l. INCREASE OF BARRELS PER DAY AND open today until 1 p.m, notwith- bered 1615 to amendment No. 1502. CUBIC FEET LIMITATIONS. standing an adjournment of the Sen- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 613A(c) of the In- ternal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to ex- ate, for the submission of statements, unanimous consent that the reading of emption for independent producers and roy- cosponsorships, and introduction of the amendment be dispensed with. alty owners) is amended— legislation. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- (1) by striking ‘‘1,000’’ in paragraph (3)(B) The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- pore. Without objection, it is so or- and inserting ‘‘1,500’’, and pore. Without objection, it is so or- dered. (2) by striking ‘‘6,000’’ in paragraph (4) and dered. The amendment is as follows: inserting ‘‘9,000’’. (Purpose: To provide for the development (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments f and coordination of a comprehensive and made by this section shall apply to taxable integrated United States research program years beginning after December 31, 2007. ORDERS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2007 that assists the people of the United States SA 1621. Mr. INHOFE submitted an and the world to understand, assess, and amendment intended to be proposed by Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask predict human-induced and natural proc- esses of abrupt climate change) him to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our unanimous consent that when the Sen- Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by ate completes its business today, it At the end of title III, insert the following: stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Mon- SEC. 305. ABRUPT CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH investing in clean, renewable, and al- PROGRAM. ternative energy resources, promoting day, June 18; that on Monday, fol- lowing the prayer and the pledge, the (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—The Sec- new emerging energy technologies, de- retary of Commerce shall establish within veloping greater efficiency, and cre- Journal of proceedings be approved to the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Re- ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency date, the morning hour be deemed ex- search of the National Oceanic and Atmos- and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- pired, and the time for the two leaders pheric Administration, and shall carry out, a ternative energy, and for other pur- reserved for their use later in the day; program of scientific research on abrupt cli- poses; which was ordered to lie on the that there then be a period of morning mate change. (b) PURPOSES OF PROGRAM.—The purposes table; as follows: business until 3:30 p.m, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes of the program are as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the fol- (1) To develop a global array of terrestrial lowing: each and with the time equally divided and oceanographic indicators of SEC. l. INCREASED PHASEOUT THRESHOLD and controlled between the two leaders paleoclimate in order to sufficiently identify CREDIT FOR PRODUCING OIL AND or their designees; that following and describe past instances of abrupt climate GAS FROM MARGINAL WELLS. morning business the Senate then re- change. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 45I(b)(2)(A) of the (2) To improve understanding of thresholds Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to re- sume consideration of H.R. 6, the com- duction as oil and gas prices increase) is prehensive energy legislation. and nonlinearities in geophysical systems re- amended— The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- lated to the mechanisms of abrupt climate (1) in clause (i)— pore. Without objection, it is so or- change. (3) To incorporate such mechanisms into (A) by striking ‘‘$15’’ and inserting ‘‘$22’’, dered. and advanced geophysical models of climate (B) by striking ‘‘$1.67’’ and inserting f change. ‘‘$2.50’’, and (4) To test the output of such models (2) by striking ‘‘$0.33’’ in clause (ii) and in- ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT against an improved global array of records serting ‘‘$0.30’’. of past abrupt climate changes. Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask (c) ABRUPT CLIMATE CHANGE DEFINED.—In (b) AMENDMENT OF INFLATION ADJUST- unanimous consent that notwith- this section, the term ‘‘abrupt climate MENT.—Subparagraph (B) of section 45I(b)(2) standing the order for adjournment and of such Code (relating to inflation adjust- change’’ means a change in the climate that ment) is amended— morning business, it be in order for occurs so rapidly or unexpectedly that (1) by striking ‘‘2005’’ and inserting ‘‘2008’’, Senator COLLINS to call up an amend- human or natural systems have difficulty and ment with respect to H.R. 6, and that adapting to the climate as changed. (2) by striking ‘‘2004’’ and inserting ‘‘2007’’. the consideration of that amendment (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— There is authorized to be appropriated to the (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments and her statement thereon be printed made by this section shall apply to taxable Department of Commerce for each of fiscal in the RECORD as if the measure was years beginning after December 31, 2007. years 2009 through 2014, to remain available pending, and that at the conclusion of until expended, $10,000,000 to carry out the SA 1622. Mr. INHOFE submitted an her remarks the Senate stand ad- research program required under this sec- amendment intended to be proposed by journed under the previous order. tion. him to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by pore. Without objection, it is so or- today to propose an amendment that investing in clean, renewable, and al- dered. would authorize funding for abrupt cli- ternative energy resources, promoting Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I sug- mate change research. I am very new emerging energy technologies, de- gest the absence of a quorum. pleased to be joined on this amendment veloping greater efficiency, and cre- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- by Senator CANTWELL, Senator SNOWE, ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency pore. The clerk will call the roll. and Senator MURRAY. Our amendment and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- The legislative clerk proceeded to would authorize $10 million per year ternative energy, and for other pur- call the roll. for the next 6 years for the National poses; which was ordered to lie on the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- table; as follows: pore. The Senator from Maine. tion, NOAA, in partnership with uni- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- Ms. COLLINS. I ask unanimous con- versities across the Nation to conduct lowing: sent that the order for the quorum call research into abrupt climate change. SEC. l. INCREASE OF BARRELS PER DAY LIMITA- be rescinded. I recognize the Senate has reached no TION FOR THE SMALL REFINER EX- CEPTION. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- consensus with regard to how best to (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 613A(d)(4) of the pore. Without objection, it is so or- respond to climate change. Neverthe- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to ex- dered. less, I believe there is one issue on

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The challenges are made around the world are melting. When glaciers and sea ice, the thawing of the even more difficult with the recogni- they go, the very record that has given permafrost, the increase in sea levels tion that the climate system is capable us so much of this critical climate his- resulting from warming, are already of dramatic and abrupt changes. Sci- tory will also be lost. I have had sev- beginning to cause environmental, so- entists have determined that past glob- eral terrific opportunities to see for cial, and economic changes. al temperatures have swung as much as myself how scientists are able to use In Barrow, AK, for example, we met 20 degrees Fahrenheit within a decade, glaciers and ice sheets to better under- with native people who told us they are accompanied by drought in some places stand climate change. Last year, I seeing insects they have never seen and catastrophic floods in others. joined Senators MCCAIN and SUNUNU in that far north before. They told us the An abrupt climate change triggered traveling to Antarctica to see salmon run has changed. We saw tele- by the ongoing buildup of greenhouse groundbreaking research taking place phone poles that were tilted over be- gases in the atmosphere would also on ice more than 2 miles deep at the cause, for the first time, the perma- likely result in the redistribution of at- South Pole. Along the way, we toured frost is thawing. The changes were mospheric moisture and rainfall, with some of the University of Maine’s re- very evident and they are very trou- substantial impact for the world’s food search sites in New Zealand with dis- bling in many cases. If these changes supply. tinguished university professor George were to be compounded by an abrupt Unfortunately, we have no satisfac- Denton. He was the first scientist from climate change on the scale seen in our tory understanding of what triggers ab- the University of Maine to be elected history, the result could be dev- rupt climate change. Both the National to the National Academy of Scientists. astating. Academy of Sciences and the adminis- According to Professor Denton, 50 The amendment I am proposing has tration’s Strategic Climate Change percent of the glaciers in New Zealand passed the Senate twice before, as part Science Plan identify abrupt climate have melted since 1860, and this melt- of the 2001 and the 2003 Energy bills, change as the key priority for addi- ing is unprecedented in the last 5,000 and was initially included in the man- tional research. The National Academy years. We stood with the professor on agers’ package this year. I hope this is has stated that: sites that had been buried by massive the year we finally pass this important Large, abrupt climate changes have repeat- glaciers at the beginning of the 20th provision into law. edly affected much or all of the earth. century, but now they are ice free. It We need to act now. We need to au- The academy went on to state that: was remarkable to see this firsthand. thorize this funding so we can gain a Abrupt climate changes are not only pos- Two years ago, I traveled with a better understanding of the possibility sible but likely in the future, potentially group of Senators to the northernmost of abrupt climate change causing enor- with large impacts on ecosystems and soci- community in the world, Ny-Alesund, mous and relatively rapid changes in eties. in Norway. The scientists we met told our climate. The academy noted we are not doing us that global climate change is occur- I urge my colleagues to support the nearly enough to identify even the ring more rapidly now than at any amendment. threat of abrupt climate change. The time since the beginning of civiliza- Mr. President, I yield the floor. amendment the four of us are pro- tion. They further stated that the re- posing would lay the framework and gion of the globe changing most rap- f provide the funds for the United States idly is the Arctic. In fact, the Arctic, to better understand and address ab- in many ways, is the proverbial canary rupt climate change. One reason this in the coal mine when it comes to cli- ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, funding is so urgent is we are rapidly mate change. The changes are remark- JUNE 18, 2007, at 2 p.m. losing one of the greatest sources of in- able and disturbing. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- formation, and that is ice cores from In the last 30 years, the Arctic has pore. Under the previous order, the glaciers. lost sea ice cover over an area 10 times Senate stands adjourned until 2 p.m. on The University of Maine’s Climate as large as the entire State of Maine. Monday, June 18, 2007. Change Institute has one of the best In the summer, the change has been Thereupon, the Senate, at 11:57 a.m., known and best regarded abrupt cli- even more dramatic with twice as adjourned until Monday, June 18, 2007, mate change research programs in the much ice loss. The ice that remains is at 2 p.m.

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A TRIBUTE TO MARCUS JOHNSON money. Historically, when individuals have enrich their cronies, by using legal tender been free to choose their money they have powers to change the definition of a dollar HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS selected items that are portable, widely ac- from a silver-or-gold-backed unit whose value OF NEW YORK cepted, and have a stable value. Having the is determined by the market, to a piece of market, rather than the government, define paper produced by the State. The ‘‘value’’ of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES money is integral to the functioning of a free this paper may be normally backed in part by Friday, June 15, 2007 economy. As Edwin Vieira, perhaps the Na- gold or silver, but its ultimate backing is the Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today tion’s top expert on constitutional monetary power of the State, and its value is determined to honor New York City Police Officer Marcus policy says, ‘‘. . . a free market functions by the political needs of the State and the Johnson. Marcus was born in Tuskegee, Ala- most efficiently and most fairly when the mar- powerful special interests who influence mone- bama but raised in Brooklyn, Crown Heights. ket determines the quality and the quantity of tary policy. He attended Washington Irving High School in money that’s being used.’’ Unfortunately, the Supreme Court failed to Manhattan and later graduated from Deborah While fiat money produced by the State is protect the American people from Congress’ Cannon Wolfe High School in Shorter, Ala- portable and, thanks to legal tender laws, unconstitutional legal tender laws. Supreme bama. widely accepted, it is certainly not of stable Court Justice, and Lincoln Treasury Secretary, Marcus Johnson returned to New York City value. In fact, our entire monetary policy is Salmon Chase, writing in dissent in the legal after his high school graduation and worked predicated on the government’s ability to ma- tender cases, summed up the main reason for the corporate law firm of Davis, Polk, and nipulate the value of the currency. Thus, ab- why the Founders did not grant Congress the Wardwell. There, he was the supervisor in the sent legal tender laws, many citizens would authority to pass legal tender laws: ‘‘The legal mail division overseeing the office’s incoming refuse to accept government money for their tender quality [of money] is only valuable for and outgoing Federal Express, DHL, Airborne transactions. the purposes of dishonesty.’’ Justice Chase Express, as well as interoffice courier serv- Legal tender laws disadvantage ordinary might have added dishonesty is perpetrated ices. citizens by forcing them to use inferior money, by State-favored interests on the average Marcus Johnson later enrolled in the Bor- which they would otherwise refuse. As Ste- American. ough of Manhattan Community College, imme- phen T. Byington put in the September 1895 Another prescient Justice was Stephen diately following that enrollment, he was ac- issue of the American Federationist: ‘‘No legal Field, the only justice to dissent in every one cepted into the New York City Police Acad- tender law is ever needed to make men take of the legal tender cases to come before the emy. Upon his graduation from the academy, good money; its only use is to make them Court. Justice Field accurately described the he was assigned to the 75th Precinct where take bad money. Kick it out!’’ dangers to the constitutional republic posed by he initially worked as a patrol officer. He be- It may seem surprising that the Mr. legal tender laws: ‘‘The arguments in favor of came known for his southern hospitality, Byington’s well-phrased attack on legal tender the constitutionality of legal tender paper cur- speaking and waving as he patrolled the com- laws appeared in the publication of the Amer- rency tend directly to break down the barriers munity. ican Federation of Labor. However, enlight- which separate a government of limited pow- Marcus Johnson’s work in his precinct did ened union leaders of that time recognized ers from a government resting in the unre- not stop there. He also worked as an evidence that ways in which workers where harmed by strained will of Congress. Those limitations control specialist/property officer, highway the erosion of the value of money which inevi- must be preserved, or our government will in- safety officer, burglary apprehension team offi- tably follows when governments pass legal evitably drift from the system established by cer, crime prevention officer and he now holds tender laws. our Fathers into a vast, centralized and con- the position of community affairs officer. Legal tender laws may disadvantage aver- solidated government.’’ Marcus Johnson is a member of the Na- age citizens but they do help power-hungry Considering the growth of government since tional Organization of Black Law Enforcement politicians use inflationary monetary policy to the Supreme Court joined Congress in dis- Executives, NOBLE. He holds the office of co- expand the government beyond its proper lim- regarding the constitutional barriers to legal Chair of the Dinner Scholarship and Dance its. However, the primary beneficiaries of legal tender laws, can anyone doubt the accuracy Committee. He is married to Ayicha Johnson tender laws are the special interests who are of Justice Field’s words? Repeal of legal ten- and they have three children, Mikhyle, granted the privilege of producing and control- der laws would restore constitutional govern- Marque, and Myles. ling the paper money forced on the public via ment and protect the people’s right to use a Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize legal tender laws. Legal tender laws thus rep- currency chosen by the market because it Officer Marcus Johnson of the New York City resent the primary means of reverse redis- serves the needs of the people, instead of Police Department for his work in keeping our tribution where the wealth of the working class having to use a currency chosen by the State community safe. is given, via laws forcing people to use de- because it serves the needs of power hungry Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to based money, to well-heeled, politically power- politicians and special interests. Therefore, I join me in paying tribute to a kind man who ful bankers. urge my colleges to cosponsor the Honest takes pride in the work he does for our city. The drafters of the Constitution were well Money Act. f aware of how a government armed with legal f tender powers could ravage the people’s lib- INTRODUCTION OF THE HONEST erty and prosperity. This is why the Constitu- HONORING WEBSTER P. PHILLIPS, MONEY ACT tion does not grant legal tender powers to the A DISTINGUISHED EXECUTIVE federal government. Instead, Congress was AT THE SOCIAL SECURITY AD- HON. RON PAUL given powers to establish standards regarding MINISTRATION OF TEXAS the value of money. In other words, in mone- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tary matters the Congress was to follow the HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL lead of the market. When Alexander Hamilton Friday, June 15, 2007 OF NEW YORK wrote the coinage act of 1792, he simply IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, I rise to intro- adopted the market-definition of a dollar as duce the Honest Money Act. The Honest equaling the value of the Spanish milled silver Friday, June 15, 2007 Money Act repeals legal tender laws that force coin. Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, today I rise, American citizens to accept fiat money in their Legal tender laws have reversed that order on behalf of myself and Ways and Means economic transactions. to where the market follows the lead of Con- Ranking Member JIM MCCRERY, to recognize Absent legal tender laws, individuals acting gress. Beginning in the 19th century, Federal Webster Phillips, a distinguished executive at through the market will determine what is politicians sought to enhance their power and the Social Security Administration. Mr. Phillips

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After his when he built a log cabin by the Boone River. the need for continued U.S.-Caribbean rela- military service, which included a tour of duty Brewer and William Flakes platted the town of tions. According to 2000 census data an esti- in Vietnam, he began his career in the Social Newcastle, which was later sold for $22,000 to mated 1.9 million of the total U.S. population Security Administration as a Claims Rep- Walter Wilson and his brother Sumler. Wilson comes from a West Indian background. resentative in the local office in Alton, IL. He was eventually elected State representative; in I am proud to represent Florida’s 23rd dis- was promoted to the Operations Supervisor in that capacity he requested the help of William trict where approximately 115,000, or 18 per- the Rock Island, IL Social Security office in Hamilton to divide the rather large county of cent of the entire district, has a Caribbean her- 1980. In 1983, Web was selected as a man- Webster into two counties, Webster and Ham- itage. The growing presence of West Indians agement intern and completed a series of de- ilton. The act of January 1, 1857 officially in South Florida, New York, and Washington, velopmental assignments in the Chicago Re- changed the city name from Newcastle to DC, has contributed to enhancing multicultural gional Office and in SSA Headquarters in Bal- Webster City. communities that are committed to economic timore. In 1987, Web moved to Baltimore and Throughout its long tenure The Daily Free- development and social advancement. joined the staff of the Office of Legislation and man-Journal has provided excellent national, I applaud this important step, and look for- Congressional Affairs. Since 1995, Web has state, and local news coverage to the people ward to working with CARICOM to improve been assigned to SSA’s Legislative Affairs Of- of Webster City and Hamilton County. The the overall relations between the U.S. Con- fice in Washington. He was selected to serve Daily Freeman-Journal is Hamilton County’s gress and our Caribbean allies. longest continuously operating business. in his current position as Associate Commis- f sioner of Legislative Development in February Throughout its history, the paper has won nu- 1999. merous awards including the Governor’s Vol- A TRIBUTE TO BOB JAMES Ways and Means Committee Members and unteer Award, Outstanding Outreach/Commu- staff of both parties have had the pleasure of nity Service Newspaper, numerous advertising HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS working with Web on many issues relating to awards, and several best page awards. OF NEW YORK Again, I congratulate Hamilton County, Social Security during his tenure at SSA. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Webster City, and The Daily Freeman-Journal Subcommittee on Social Security, in particular, Friday, June 15, 2007 has benefited greatly from Web’s in-depth on this historic anniversary. knowledge of all aspects of Social Security f Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an exceptional musician, Mr. policy and operations. Web has been RECOGNIZING AND WELCOMING Bob James. The career of Bob James is long, unfailingly responsive and professional, and THE DELEGATION OF PRESI- varied, and continues to evolve at every turn. always provides Members and Committee DENTS, PRIME MINISTERS, AND From his first piano recital in Marshall, MO to staff with timely, accurate, and thorough infor- FOREIGN MINISTERS FROM THE the formation of his own trio while attending mation and analysis. Of special note is his CARIBBEAN TO WASHINGTON, DC contribution to the development of the legisla- the University of Michigan to the gigs in New tion, enacted by Congress in 1994, that estab- SPEECH OF York City and beyond, the music of Bob lished the Social Security Administration as an James has captivated audiences throughout HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS the world. independent agency. OF FLORIDA It is important that we in Congress recog- Bob James recorded his first solo album IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nize the men and women who devote their ‘‘Bold Conceptions’’ not long after he was dis- working lives to improving the lives of others. Monday, June 11, 2007 covered by Quincy Jones at the Notre Dame Career civil servants usually do their work in Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I Jazz Festival in 1963. Another 25 solo albums quiet anonymity behind the scenes, but pro- rise today to welcome an impressive delega- would follow within a span of four decades. vide vital service to the Congress and the tion of Presidents, Prime Ministers, and For- However, that does not include his Grammy American people. Webster Phillips is one of eign Ministers from the Caribbean to Wash- Award-winning collaboration projects. How- those people. His record of leadership at the ington, DC for the first ‘‘Conference on the ever, it was not until Bob James met up with Social Security Administration and his commit- Caribbean’’ through the coordination of the Creed Taylor in New York that his composing, ment to providing the American people with ef- Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the State arranging and recording career took off. After fective and compassionate service is a record Department, and Congress. working with such CTI Recording artists as of which he can be justly proud. This multifaceted and dynamic region is Hank Crawford and Grover Washington, Jr., We wish Web all the best in his retirement strikingly promising, offering an array of oppor- James finally recorded his own album, ‘‘One.’’ from the Social Security Administration and tunities. CARICOM is committed to enhancing This introduced his music to a much larger au- thank him for his many years of dedicated fed- economic integration through a common mar- dience and launched a lifelong career of re- eral service. ket and common trade policies. Members of cording and performing live. f this organization are also committed to in- Bob James moved to Warner Brothers creasing their functional cooperation by pool- Records in 1985, beginning an association TRIBUTE TO HAMILTON COUNTY, ing resources and services in the area of with another million seller and Grammy WEBSTER CITY, AND THE WEB- human and social development, as well as co- Award-winning album ‘‘Double Vision.’’ This STER CITY DAILY FREEMAN- ordinating foreign policy objectives that make album was a collaboration with David JOURNAL a concerted stride for regional advancement. Sanborn. In 1990, while recording the ‘‘Grand The fact that this meeting is taking place in Piano Canyon’’ album, Bob James reunited HON. TOM LATHAM our Nation’s capitol is indeed something that I with his old friend, drummer Harvey Mason OF IOWA applaud. However, I would be remiss if I did and worked for the first time with Lee Ritenour IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not emphasize the concentrated costs associ- on guitar and Nathan East on bass. The re- ated with developing an institutional framework cording sessions for this project were the gen- Friday, June 15, 2007 needed to secure deeper regional integration. esis of the group ‘‘Fourplay.’’ Their first album Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today Therefore, it is essential that the international was recorded and released in 1991. to congratulate Hamilton County, Webster community invests in the socioeconomic infra- Bob James experienced a personal and pro- City, and the Webster City Daily Freeman- structure of this lucrative region in order to in- fessional career highlight when he collabo- Journal on their 150th year anniversary. Ham- crease competitiveness and development. Ag- rated with his daughter Hilary on the ‘‘Flesh & ilton County is located in north central Iowa gressively pursuing partnerships and seizing Blood’’ album. The music for the project was and is home to approximately 16,500 people. opportunities to open markets are instrumental jointly written by the two of them. They later It was named in honor of William W. Hamilton, in securing a progressive future for this often toured 15 U.S. cities in acoustic vocal and who served as President of the Iowa State ignored region. piano duet performances. Senate from 1856–1857. Hamilton County was This fortified partnership is much needed to Madam Speaker, I cannot say enough about home to MacKinlay Kantor who won the Pul- address plaguing social dilemmas that warrant Mr. Bob James. He has been considerate in

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Armed Forces to bring stability in Iraq. join me in paying tribute to this wonderfully Such a monetary system is the basis of a true In business, education, law enforcement, gifted musician. free-market economy. entertainment, sports, religion, and public f In conclusion, Madam Speaker, I urge my service, the force of Caribbean-Americans has colleagues to stand up for working Americans energized the Nation to achieve superiority in INTRODUCTION OF THE FEDERAL by putting an end to the manipulation of the the international community. I invite my col- RESERVE BOARD ABOLITION ACT money supply which erodes Americans’ stand- leagues to join with me in celebrating the con- ard of living, enlarges big government, and en- tributions of people of Caribbean descent and HON. RON PAUL riches well-connected elites, by cosponsoring in support of H. Res. 418 commending the OF TEXAS my legislation to abolish the Federal Reserve. Caribbean Community (CARlCOM) for holding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f the Conference on the Caribbean in Wash- ington, DC, from June 19 to 21. Friday, June 15, 2007 CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE f Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, I rise to intro- MONTH: ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR duce legislation to restore financial stability to CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED TRIBUTE TO REBEKAH FRESE America’s economy by abolishing the Federal STATES Reserve. Since the creation of the Federal Re- HON. TOM LATHAM serve, middle-and working-class Americans HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL OF IOWA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have been victimized by a boom-and-bust OF NEW YORK monetary policy. In addition, most Americans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, June 15, 2007 have suffered a steadily eroding purchasing Friday, June 15, 2007 Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today power because of the Federal Reserve’s infla- to recognize and congratulate a student from tionary policies. This represents a real, if hid- Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today Lenihan Intermediate School in Marshalltown, den, tax imposed on the American people. to acknowledge the exceptional contributions IA. From the Great Depression, to the stagfla- of Americans of Caribbean descent during the Rebekah Frese has been selected to tion of the 70s, to the burst of the dotcom bub- celebration of Caribbean American Heritage present her award winning history project at ble, every economic downturn suffered by the Month. I also recognize the special ties be- the Smithsonian National Museum of America. country over the last 80 years can be traced tween the nations of the Caribbean and the Rebekah’s project was one of a handful se- to Federal Reserve policy. The Fed has fol- United States, a relationship that will be mani- lected by the National History Day program lowed a consistent policy of flooding the econ- fest and renewed later this month in a dia- from hundreds of thousands nationwide. omy with easy money, leading to a logue between Heads of Government of the Each project reflected on this year’s Na- misallocation of resources and an artificial Caribbean and our own national leadership, tional History Day theme, ‘‘Triumph and Trag- ‘‘boom’’ followed by a recession or depression led by President Bush and including members edy in History.’’ Rebekah’s project highlighted when the Fed-created bubble bursts. of his cabinet and the Congressional leader- the underground railroad in the State of Iowa. With a stable currency, American exporters ship as well, on June 19–21 in Washington, Iowa had numerous locations on the under- will no longer be held hostage to an erratic DC. ground railroad actively assisting runaway monetary policy. Stabilizing the currency will While the significance of Caribbean Ameri- slaves to reach Canada and freedom. In tav- also give Americans new incentives to save as cans to the building and advancement of erns, houses, and cellers throughout the they will no longer have to fear inflation erod- America cannot be fully expressed, I will ac- State, fleeing slaves were able to realize a few ing their savings. Those members concerned knowledge several contributions they have hours of security and rest thanks to the great about increasing America’s exports or the low made to the very fabric of our Nation. Iowans who risked their own lives and prop- rate of savings should be enthusiastic sup- People from the English speaking Carib- erty to befriend and protect the fleeing slaves. porters of this legislation. bean have helped shape this great land as the Rebekah’s teachers, Millie Frese and Karen Though the Federal Reserve policy harms earliest and largest source of Black immi- Roessler, are also to be commended and con- the average American, it benefits those in a grants to the United States. Caribbean Ameri- gratulated for this accomplishment. They have position to take advantage of the cycles in cans such as Virgin Islander Edward Blyden, instilled the importance and value of history in monetary policy. The main beneficiaries are along with West Indian Americans George their students as an integral part of the edu- those who receive access to artificially inflated Padmore, Marcus Garvey and Claude McKay cation of Rebekah, her classmates, and future money and/or credit before the inflationary ef- influenced the course of civil rights in America. generations of Iowans. fects of the policy impact the entire economy. The contributions of these individuals alone f Federal Reserve policies also benefit big comprise over one hundred years of writing, RECOGNIZING JOHN PEHLE FOR spending politicians who use the inflated cur- empowering, and engaging the policies and HIS CONTRIBUTIONS IN HELPING rency created by the Fed to hide the true values that serve as the cornerstones of this RESCUE JEWS AND OTHER MI- costs of the welfare-warfare state. It is time for country. NORITIES FROM THE HOLOCAUST Congress to put the interests of the American The founder of Chicago, Jean Baptiste Point people ahead of special interests and their du Sable, was born in Haiti, and Shirley Chis- SPEECH OF own appetite for big government. holm, the first African-American woman elect- Abolishing the Federal Reserve will allow ed to Congress, is also of Caribbean ancestry. HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS Congress to reassert its constitutional author- Colin Powell, the first African-American Sec- OF FLORIDA ity over monetary policy. The United States retary of State, is of Jamaican heritage. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Constitution grants to Congress the authority Today, Caribbean Americans continue to Monday, June 11, 2007 to coin money and regulate the value of the serve as catalysts for change by serving in Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, currency. The Constitution does not give Con- local, State and Federal Government, among while we often celebrate the efforts of those gress the authority to delegate control over which include Congresswoman BARBARA LEE, who admirably risked their lives to protect oth- monetary policy to a central bank. Further- who introduced the legislation in the House to ers during the Holocaust, there remain many more, the Constitution certainly does not em- recognize Caribbean American Heritage whose efforts have gone largely unnoticed. power the Federal Government to erode the Month and Congresswoman YVETTE CLARKE, The American Government officials who American standard of living via an inflationary who served as the first Director of Business helped create the War Refugee Board may monetary policy. Development for the Bronx Empowerment not have put their lives in danger, but their ef- In fact, Congress’ constitutional mandate re- Zone. forts on behalf of the victims of Nazi power garding monetary policy should only permit Caribbean-Americans have fought to protect helped save thousands. currency backed by stable commodities such and defend our Nation during times of war. In As early as 1942, our Government had re- as silver and gold to be used as legal tender. the struggle for American Independence, over ceived extensive, credible information con- Therefore, abolishing the Federal Reserve and 500 Haitians joined colonial troops against the firming the atrocities being committed against

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He continued his studies at Long having access to a comprehensive measure of John Pehle, a young lawyer in the Treasury Island University and Brooklyn College where the money supply like M3 is a vital tool for Department, however, chose to act. He, along he earned a Masters in Sociology, a Masters those seeking to track inflation. Thorsten with Josiah Dubois, Assistant General Counsel in Special Education, and a Masters in Admin- Polleit, honorary professor at HfB-Business of the Treasury Department, and Treasury istration and Supervision. School of Finance and Management, in his ar- Secretary Henry Morgenthau, took it upon Everette Hughes has been an educator in ticle ‘‘Why Money Supply Matters’’ posted on themselves to ensure the American Govern- the New York City Public School system for the Ludwig von Mises Institute’s Web site ment not only acknowledged the crimes being 29 years. He is currently a Calm Fellow at mises.org, examined the relationship between committed in Europe, but also played an ac- Teachers College, Columbia University where changes in the money supply and inflation and tive role in aiding those suffering at the hands he is pursuing a Doctorate in Educational concluded that ‘‘money supply signals might of Adolf Hitler and his Nazi collaborators. In Leadership. actually be far more important for inflation— 1943, they presented a memorandum to Presi- Everette Hughes began his career teaching even in the short-term—than current central dent Franklin D. Roosevelt urging him to take and later served in a variety or roles in both bank practice suggests,’’ thus demonstrating immediate action to assist the victims of Nazi teaching and administration that led to his cur- the importance of the M3 aggregate. crimes. rent position of Principal at Intermediate The Federal Reserve Board has claimed Largely as a result of these men’s efforts, School 292 in East New York. Under his neither policymakers nor the Federal Reserve President Roosevelt created the War Refugee sound leadership and guidance, the school staff closely tracked M3. Even if M3 was not Board on January 22, 1944. Roosevelt stated has become increasingly known for its aca- used by Federal Reserve Board economists or that through the work of the Board, the United demic excellence, complemented by a strong legislators, many financial services profes- States would ‘‘take all measures within its performing arts program. Mr. Hughes also sionals whose livelihoods depend on their abil- power to rescue the victims of enemy oppres- works closely with community-based organiza- ity to obtain accurate information about the sion . . . to afford such victims all possible re- tions to raise the consciousness of the stu- money supply relied on M3. For example, my lief and assistance.’’ Despite its monumental dents with whose care he is entrusted daily. office has been contacted by a professional mission, the War Refugee Board was only Everette Hughes has currently undertaken a money manger complaining that the Federal comprised of 30 employees and allocated $1 project which focuses on building a charitable Reserve Board’s discontinuing M3 reports million to carry out its tasks. foundation to help underprivileged children in would make it difficult for him to do his job. With the generous financial assistance of Africa. During his annual winter breaks, he Whatever lack of interest policymakers are thousands of American Jews and others, the and several other educators journey to coun- currently displaying, in M3 is no doubt related War Refugee Board was able to save as tries like Nigeria, Senegal and Gambia where to the mistaken perception that the Federal many as 200,000 Jews and other persecuted they attempt to uplift the quality of life for the Reserve Board has finally figured out how to minorities. Of those, 15,000 were evacuated residents through education. He has visited effectively manage a fiat currency. This illusion from areas controlled by Germany and its al- schools and paid tuition for more than 200 stu- exists largely because the effects of the Fed’s lies, 48,000 were transferred from Transnistria dents allowing them an opportunity to suc- inflationary polices are concentrated in to safe areas of Romania, and at least another cessfully complete their secondary education. malinvestments in specific sectors of the econ- 10,000 were protected throughout other parts Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize omy, leading to ‘‘bubbles’’ such as the one of Axis Europe by War Refugee Board funded Everette Hughes for his continuing dedication that occurred in the stock market in the late underground activities. Additionally, through to the world’s children as well as those chil- nineties and the bubble that many believe is their assistance to the International Red dren in our community. occurring in the current real estate market. Cross, the War Refugee Board helped to pro- Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to When monetary inflation is reflected in sector- vide food parcels to civilians in internment join me in paying tribute to Everette Hughes. specific bubbles, it is easier to pretend that the camps as well as support and protection for f bubbles are caused by problems specific to some 3,000,000 Allied and Axis prisoners of those sectors, instead of reflecting the prob- war. INTRODUCTION OF THE SUNSHINE lems inherent in a fiat currency system. Once In passing this legislation, the House will IN MONETARY POLICY ACT the damage to our economy done by our reli- recognize not only the noble efforts of the War ance on fiat currency becomes clear, I am cer- Refugee Board, but also the efforts of those HON. RON PAUL tain that policymakers will once again take Government officials who made it their per- OF TEXAS more interest in M3. sonal mission to ensure that America’s poli- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Economists and others who are following M3 have become increasingly concerned cies abroad reflected our Nation’s ideals of Friday, June 15, 2007 justice and compassion. The work of John about inflation because in 2005 the rate of M3 Pehle, Henry Morgenthau, Josiah Dubois, and Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, I rise to intro- rose almost twice as fast as other monetary the War Refugee Board embodied the Amer- duce the Sunshine in Monetary Policy Act, aggregates. This suggests that the inflation ican tradition of reaching out to those most in which requires the Federal Reserve to resume picture is not as rosy as the Federal Reserve need and helped make America the beacon of reporting the monetary measure known as M3. would like Congress and the American people hope it has come to symbolize for so many. M3 consists of M1, M1 is currency in circula- to believe. Discontinuing reporting the mone- Mr. Speaker, at a time when America’s tion plus travelers’ checks, demand deposits, tary aggregate that provides the best evidence moral authority is questioned as strongly as it Negotiable Order of Withdrawal, NOW, ac- that the Federal Reserve Board has not con- is today, it is important to remember those counts, and similar interest-earning checking quered inflation suggested to many people Americans in our history who have worked account balances; M2, M2 is M1 plus house- that the government was trying to conceal in- tirelessly to ensure the United States meets hold holdings of savings deposits, small time formation about the true state of the economy the ethical responsibility that comes with our deposits, and retail money market mutual from the American people. Brad Conrad, a standing in the world. funds balances except for balances held in professor of investing who has also worked f IRA and Keogh accounts, plus institutional with IBM, CDC, and Amdahl, spoke for many money market mutual fund balances and man- when he said, ‘‘It [the discontinuance of M3] is A TRIBUTE TO EVERETTE HUGHES aged liabilities of deposits consisting of large unsettling. It detracts from the transparency time deposits, repurchase agreements, and the Fed preaches and adds to the suspicion HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Eurodollars. that the Fed wants to hide anything showing OF NEW YORK The Federal Reserve Board ceased report- money growth high enough to fuel inflation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing M3 on March 22, 2006, thus depriving ...’’ Congress and the American people of the Discontinuing reporting M3 was only ex- Friday, June 15, 2007 most comprehensive measure of the money pected to save 0.00000699 percent of the Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today supply. The cessation of the Federal Re- Federal Reserve Board’s yearly budget. This to pay tribute and honor to the work of serve’s weekly M3 report will make it more dif- savings hardly seems to justify depriving the

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DEBORAH PRYCE of the congressional command that the Fed- AMISTAD TO SAIL IN BID TO BUILD OF OHIO eral Reserve Board ensure the American pub- UNDERSTANDING AND UNITY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lic is fully informed about the effects of mone- NEW HAVEN, CONN., June 5.—AMISTAD tary policy. America Chairman William Minter recently Friday, June 15, 2007 Madam Speaker, knowledge of the money announced the Freedom Schooner Amistad supply is one of the keys to understanding the will be departing its home port of New Haven Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise state of the economy. The least the American on June 21st for its 2007–2008 Atlantic Free- today to recognize 15-year-old Lizzie Palmer, people should expect from the Federal Re- dom Tour. This historic transatlantic voy- a constituent of mine from Columbus, Ohio, serve Board is complete and accurate infor- age—an epic 18-month journey commemo- for her powerful and emotion-provoking video mation regarding the money supply. I urge my rating the 200th anniversary of the abolition production, Remember Me. colleagues to ensure that the American people of the slave trade in the United Kingdom and For those who have not seen it, I respect- can obtain that information by cosponsoring next year in the United States—will promote fully recommend you do so. A 5-minute mon- the Sunshine in Monetary Policy Act. the values of understanding and unity rep- tage of photos of American soldiers and their f resented by Amistad itself. The Freedom Schooner Amistad, the vessel for change, is a families, Lizzie’s video does not editorialize on FREEDOM SCHOONER ‘‘AMISTAD’’ replica of the original ship that was com- the War in Iraq. It does not choose sides in TRANSATLANTIC VOYAGE mandeered by Africans who had been cap- the debate on the War on Terror. It is not a tured in 1839. Attending the Farewell Cere- political statement. Rather, it conveys the very HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL monies being held in New Haven on June 21st message that so many of us in this body re- OF NEW YORK will be dignitaries from the countries being cite day in and day out on this very floor: sup- port the troops. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES visited by Amistad during its historic tour. Friday, June 15, 2007 Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd, Honorary Yet it conveys her support for the troops in Chairman of the Atlantic Freedom Tour will a thoughtful, dignified and mature manner that Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today also welcome U.S. luminaries. fully transcends the way in which the phrase to acknowledge the transatlantic voyage of the ‘‘We are pleased that the international is often used as a tagline by so many on both Freedom Schooner Amistad vessel, which is community has embraced Amistad’s Atlantic sides of the debate. scheduled this month in commemoration of Freedom Tour,’’ stated Chairman Minter. Unfortunately and unwittingly, however, the bicentennial abolition of the Transatlantic ‘‘This Tour represents an opportunity to Slave Trade in the United Kingdom and the Lizzie herself has become embroiled in Amer- share the values of Amistad—freedom, col- ica’s debate on the war. The deep-seeded and United States and to enter into the RECORD an laboration, and justice—with communities sincere emotions that so many Americans feel article from Carib News entitled ‘‘Amistad To around the Atlantic Basin with a particular Sail in Bid To Build Understanding and Unity.’’ about the War on Terror have now entered outreach to linking students of all ages.’’ her realm, and have somehow cast her video I am pleased know that on June 21, 2007, Ten college students from the UK and the the Freedom Schooner Amistad vessel, a rep- as controversial, where no controversy should U.S. will augment the initial crew of the exist. lica of the original ship in which Africans that Amistad when it sets sail on its voyage to re- were kidnapped upstaged a revolt, will set sail trace the infamous slave trade route. In ad- On YouTube, Lizzie’s video has been from New Haven, Connecticut, on an 18 dition to sailing duties, students will be re- watched more than 12 million times, and near- month transatlantic journey called the Atlantic sponsible for class study on maritime and en- ly 6,000 viewers have posted their comments Freedom Tour to commemorate the 200th an- vironmental studies, as well as the social and reactions to it. While most postings come niversary of the abolishment of the Trans- and economic history of port cities and the from people deeply moved and appreciative of atlantic Slave Trade in the United Kingdom legacy of the slave trade. A total of 50 stu- Lizzie’s creation, the site also now serves as and United States. College students from the dents from countries around the Atlantic host to our nation’s bitter divide on our pres- United States, the United Kingdom, and other Basin will participate as Amistad student/ ence in Iraq—a vitriolic and rancorous debate Atlantic Basin countries will partake in this his- crew during the voyage. over America’s foreign policy. toric voyage that will duplicate the notorious From its first stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Inciting such a debate was never Lizzie’s in- slave route while studying maritime issues, en- the Amistad will travel to England, arriving tention. According to Lizzie, she created this vironmental issues, and the slave trade. These in London in early August in commemora- video to express her gratitude to the American students will also serve as crew members. tion of the 200th anniversary of the Abolition men and women of our nation’s all-volunteer This commemorative voyage offers an ex- Act passed by England’s Parliament. The force. She simply wanted to express her ap- cellent opportunity for people all over the Amistad will then join in the Liverpool Na- preciation to our soldiers who day in and day world to learn about the Transatlantic Slave tional Museum’s public opening of the Inter- out perform their duty professionally and pro- Trade and its profound impact then and now national Slavery Museum on August 23rd, ficiently, without qualification and without com- on those who survived the high seas and the the UNESCO designated Slavery Remem- plaint. countries in the Western Hemisphere where brance Day. The ship travels on to Bristol they were enslaved. Awareness and acknowl- before continuing its voyage to Portugal and Just as she does not pass judgment on why edgement of the immeasurable sacrifices and the West Coast of Africa, marking major they are there, we should not seek to use Re- suffering endured should never be forgotten. points in the history of the slave trade. member Me to further our own agenda. Those who do so have entirely failed to grasp the Although the Transatlantic Slave Trade is a In December the Amistad will sail into the dark part of world history, its abolishment sym- harbor of Freetown, Sierra Leone, the origi- simple but fundamental message Lizzie is bolizes the initial key steps towards growth nal West African homeland of many of the conveying to our soldiers: we support you and progress in race relations and human Amistad captives. This symbolic ‘‘home- without qualification. We should honor them rights globally. coming’’ will be a capstone event of the At- all, and thank them for their thankless task at I introduced a resolution to commemorate lantic Freedom Tour. The Amistad will re- hand. the abolishment of the Transatlantic Slave turn to the United States via the Caribbean We all sit stateside, out of harm’s way, Trade in the United Kingdom. Thus, I applaud and Bermuda in Spring of 2008 and travel to opine on the efficacy of our mission in Iraq, and appreciate the Amistad America organiza- multiple ports coming up the East Coast as and all claim to have the best interests of our tion for sponsoring this project. I further ap- the U.S. commemorates the bicentenary of troops at heart. But sometimes it takes the plaud my colleague, Senator CHRIS DODD of legislation to ban the importation of slaves. clearer vision of a 15-year-old—a vision unfet- Connecticut, for supporting this effort by serv- To find out more about the Amistad Atlan- tered, unencumbered, and unclouded by the ing as Honorary Chairman of the Atlantic tic Freedom Tour, visit http:// politics of the world around us—to help remind Freedom Tour. www.amistadamerica.org. us of what is truly important in this debate.

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Madam Speaker, I rise today mental to a successful strategy; the adminis- Nation’s farmers by creating new jobs and to honor Brooklyn resident William Howard. tration’s failure to mobilize the nation to new markets. Additionally, by replacing petro- Mr. Howard was born in Sumter, South Caro- deal with global Islamic extremism; and the leum-based products with bio-based products, lina. He is the second eldest of four boys. dire straights our great soldiers and Marines this program will decrease our Nation’s de- Mr. Howard attended Lincoln High School in find themselves in today. pendence on foreign oil and protect the envi- South Carolina. Following his graduation from Indeed, our Army and Marine Corps, the ronment. high school, he answered a call to service; best fighting formations our country has ever fielded, are at a breaking point with lit- Just as the mandate to purchase recycled honorably serving in the United States Air paper spurred the growth ofthat industry, we Force for four-and-a-half years reaching the tle to show for it because of the reckless be- havior of the current administration. can do the same with biobased products. Al- rank of Staff Sergeant. Mr. Howard later at- Walter Jones gets it. He personifies patri- though it took 12 years for the EPA to estab- tended Knoxville College in Knoxville, Ten- otism. He understands the American way of lish guidelines for recycled paper, all 50 States nessee. After leaving college, he returned to war. followed suit and it has become a mainstream New York accepting a civil service job with the I base this judgment on personal experi- product whose quality has improved vastly New York City Transit Authority where he ence, a 31-year career in the Army, two com- over the years. While the USDA has made worked for 28 years, finally retiring as a Su- bat tours in Iraq, many years of service in great strides in establishing the BioPreferred perintendent of Administration. Balkans peace enforcement in both Bosnia Mr. Howard is a member of the Mt. Zion and Kosovo and service in the Pentagon be- Program, I hope this bill will stimulate expan- Methodist Church in Sumter, and often attends fore, during and after Sept. 11th, 2001. I am a sion of biobased product use in a timely man- St. Anthony Baptist Church in Brooklyn. He is lifelong Republican. I respect Walter Jones ner. for his moral courage and resolve to get This bill also requires the Secretary to es- active in the community serving as Chair of things right. tablish labeling requirements for finished prod- the fund raising committee of the Unity Demo- I met Congressman Jones in his office in ucts and intermediate ingredients in consulta- cratic Club he is also active in the Club’s the Rayburn Office Building some eight tion with Federal agencies, producers of Men’s Council. Mr. Howard serves as a mem- months ago. I was impressed then with his biobased products, and various interested or- ber of the NAACP, and is a 33rd Degree grasp of the situation in Iraq and his un- Mason in Tyree Grand Lodge. He is the Com- qualified love of country and support for our ganizations within 90 days of enactment. Set- mander of the George P. Davis American Le- military. Indeed, for the last five years, he is ting uniform labeling standards will aid in pur- gion Post 116 in Brooklyn, New York. He is on one of only several congressional Repub- chasing decisions, dissemination of products, the Board of Officers for the National New licans who have embraced their constitu- and eventually build consumer confidence in tional responsibilities to overwatch and hold York Transit Retirees, and is the founder and bio-based products. accountable our executive branch of govern- Finally, this bill sets reporting requirements president of the Flatbush Depot Alumni Soci- ment. He asks the tough questions and never so Congress can ensure the progress of the ety. backs down. The vast majority of our party procurement and labeling program. I believe Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize has long since abrogated this incredibly im- Mr. William Howard’s life of honor and service portant aspect of their duty. He well rep- that proper oversight is essential to guarantee to the community. resents his constituents and the best inter- forward movement of this program and con- Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to ests of both our country and our military. As scientious use of taxpayer dollars. join me in paying tribute to this great citizen as President Gerald Ford once said, ‘‘Truth is By setting high goals and standards, this well as his contribution to New York City and the glue that holds our government to- body can pave the way for the expansion of our great Nation. gether.’’ Since our first meeting eight a burgeoning industry, and have positive af- months ago, my respect of Walter Jones has fects our farmers, our environment, and our f multiplied tenfold. national security. A MAN OF PRINCIPLE People often ask me to describe how they can help get the country back on track. The f answer almost invariably boils down to exer- A TRIBUTE TO MR. EARNEST HON. RON PAUL cising the right to vote and casting one’s FLOWERS OF TEXAS vote for the candidate who understands the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES issues and has the moral courage to do the HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Friday, June 15, 2007 right thing. I have now expanded that answer to elect more public servants like Congress- OF NEW YORK Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, I rise to enter man Walter Jones of North Carolina. Our na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD a letter to tion desperately needs members of Congress Friday, June 15, 2007 the editor of the Carteret County News-Times with his character, commitment, and re- by General John Batiste titled, ‘‘A Man of Prin- solve. I salute Walter Jones as a man of prin- Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today ciple.’’ General Batiste commanded the 1st In- ciple with the courage of his convictions. to pay tribute to Mr. Earnest Flowers, a career fantry Division in Iraq and in this letter he JOHN BATISTE, Financial Advisor who has worked for security rightfully praises one of the most courageous Maj. Gen. USA (Ret.) houses and alongside investment banks since Members of Congress, my friend Rep. WALTER f 1994. JONES of North Carolina. Rep. JONES, correctly Mr. Flowers joined Whales Securities after MARKET INCENTIVES FOR two years of training. There he became a vice- observes General Batiste, is a man of prin- BIOBASED PRODUCTS ACT OF 2007 ciple and well understands the dilemma we president of private client services and a top face in Iraq. It is very encouraging for me to producer. While at Whale, he participated in read the words of the highly experienced Gen- HON. NICK LAMPSON finding various Initial Public Offerings (IPO’s) eral Batiste affirming the correctness of Con- OF TEXAS including the World Heart Corporation, and gressman JONES’ position on Iraq, because I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Take-Two Interactive Software Incorporated. Mr. Flowers was recruited in 2000 by his share Rep. JONES views about this very dif- Friday, June 15, 2007 ficult situation we find ourselves. I also salute former manager to join Ladenburg, Thalmann Mr. LAMPSON. Madam Speaker, I am Rep. JONES for his courage and his determina- & Company, Incorporated, the second oldest tion to seek the truth. proud to introduce a bill today related to Fed- firm on Wall Street. In 2002, Mr. Flowers went [From the Carteret County News-Times, May eral procurement of biobased products and independent and has since provided wealth 25, 2007] the labeling of such products, known as the management through firms such as the Con- A MAN OF PRINCIPLE Market Incentives for Biobased Products Act cord Equity Group, the Investors Capital Cor- of 2007. The Federal Government serves a ROCHESTER, N.Y., poration and most recently, Aura Financial May 22, 2007 vital role in promoting new technologies and Services. TO THE EDITOR: Congressman Walter Jones products by creating a market as the country’s Mr. Flower’s independence has allowed him of North Carolina’s 3rd District deserves our largest consumer. to raise capital and work on alternative

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Jones, worked as invaluable private avenue for insights into business electronic systems, in all probability a former draft speech writer and counsel to each ally’s particular views on an issue. launched in retaliation for Estonia’s relocation Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and assisted with The key issues before NATO today are of a Soviet-era war memorial. There was also future film projects like Pilgrims Progress, Russia, missile defense, and the conflict in Af- a report by a Canadian delegate on the con- Clara Ward, the Shea Foundation, and a gos- ghanistan. Each of these was on vigorous dis- flict in Afghanistan. Backed by her U.S. col- pel reality pilot for Black Entertainment Tele- play at the NPA meetings. Russia under Putin leagues, she called for a reduction in cave- vision. is following an increasingly assertive policy in ats—restrictions that some allies place on their Mr. Flowers is a member of various boards its use of energy supplies as a political lever, forces in Afghanistan—and a greater sharing in the religious, political and business commu- and in efforts to intimidate neighboring states of the combat burden among member states. nities. Among them are: the Insight Broad- such as Estonia and Georgia. It was clear The Defense and Security Committee also casting Corporation; the Atlantic Union of SDA from our meetings that not only the United heard a report on Afghanistan that con- Executive Committee; the Atlantic Union Ad- States and NATO, but the European Union as centrated on military operations there. Rep- ventist Media/3 ABN; Northeastern Academy well, are concerned about Moscow’s posture resentative SHIMKUS then gave a clear, suc- Alumni; Northeastern Conference Youth Advi- on a wide range of issues. The Bush Adminis- cinct, and analytical presentation on his report sory Committee; Elmer H. Blackburn Regular tration’s missile defense proposal for Europe on the NATO–EU security relationship. He Democratic Club; Harlem Advent Care Center; was also a central subject of discussion. While called for better coordination between the 2 Daly Day Academy; and the Northeastern many governments accept in the abstract the organizations so that member governments Conference Junior Basketball League. need to consider such a defensive system in might pool and share resources more smooth- Mr. Flowers holds a Bachelor’s of Science an era of missile and nuclear proliferation, the ly as NATO and the EU work more closely to- Degree from Oakwood College and is cur- meetings revealed a wide array of views gether in such missions as Afghanistan and rently in the last semester of the St. Johns’ among the allies on the efficacy and timeli- Kosovo. His report was well-received, and led University MBA Program. Mr. Flowers is an or- ness of this particular system. The United to an interesting debate. Representative dained Elder at City Tabernacle SDA Church States has approximately 25,000 troops in Af- TAUSCHER is a vice-chair of one of the Com- and a former Associate Coordinator and cur- ghanistan, of whom 17,000 are engaged in mittee’s subcommittees. rent Master Guide in the Bronx/Manhattan NATO’s International Security Assistance The Science and Technology Committee Pathfinder Association. He is married to Dr. Force, ISAF, fighting the Taliban. heard reports on climate change and on the Alicia Massop-Flowers. Portugal hosted the NP A meetings in Ma- transformation of warfare brought on by the in- Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize deira. Before the opening sessions, the dele- creasing use of computers and other high the distinguished accomplishments and gation had a detailed briefing and discussion technology. A report by a Russian delegate achievements of Mr. Flowers. with Ambassador Victoria Nuland, the U.S. set off a broad debate on the administration’s Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to representative to NATO. She very ably pre- missile defense proposals. The concerns of join me in paying tribute to this extraordinary pared us for the nuances of the discussion of Moscow were clearly, if ideologically, laid out gentleman. the issues that would be debated in the NPA by the Russian delegate, with responses from f sessions. There followed another private a range of European delegates. Representa- meeting with NATO Secretary General Jaap tive TAUSCHER provided a clear and concise BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL DEL- de Hoop Scheffer, who gave an overview of congressional perspective on missile defense EGATION TO NATO PARLIAMEN- member state perspectives on the most con- after a presentation on the issue by a U.S. TARY ASSEMBLY MEETINGS troversial issues confronting the alliance; he Department of Defense official. later addressed the NPA’s plenary session. The Committee on the Civil Dimension of HON. JOHN S. TANNER The Prime Minister of Portugal also addressed Security heard reports on a range of issues, OF TENNESSEE the plenary, and emphasized the importance the most interesting of which was the protec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Mediterranean security issues, which were tion of critical infrastructures. The issue of the recent cyber attacks in Estonia was again Friday, June 15, 2007 a recurrent theme in our trip. There followed 2 days of NPA committee raised; vulnerability of communications and Mr. TANNER. Madam Speaker, I recently meetings. There are 5 NPA committees. In other electronic networks in allied states is led a bipartisan House delegation to NATO each, parliamentarians present reports on likely to become a matter of growing debate in Parliamentary Assembly meetings in Madeira issues before the alliance, which are then de- the alliance. Representative EMERSON is a and Lisbon, Portugal, and to additional meet- bated by all members of the committee who vice-chair of one of the Committee’s sub- ings in Tunisia and Morocco from May 24– may make counter-arguments or suggestions committees. June 3. The co-chair of my delegation was the for amending a report. We divided our delega- The rapporteurs will present updated drafts Hon. PAUL GILLMOR. In addition, Representa- tion so that U.S. Members were present in of their reports during the next NPA meetings, tives RALPH REGULA, JO ANN EMERSON, JOHN each committee meeting. which will occur in Reykjavik, Iceland, October SHIMKUS, ELLEN TAUSCHER, DENNIS MOORE, I chaired the Economics and Security Com- 5–9, 2007. TOM TANCREDO, JOHN BOOZMAN, BARON HILL, mittee, which heard reports on the Republic of The delegation also met with a member of BEN CHANDLER, KENDRICK MEEK, and CHARLES Georgia’s progress towards democracy and its the Afghan parliament who is an observer del- MELANCON, and staff, worked to make this a increasingly close association with NATO, on egate to the NPA. We discussed NATO oper- highly successful trip in which we examined a defense resource management, and on eco- ations, the narcotics trade in Afghanistan, and range of NATO and Mediterranean security nomic developments in East Asia. Represent- governance issues with him. issues. ative BOOZMAN was the co-rapporteur of this The delegation next went to Lisbon on May The NATO Parliamentary Assembly, NPA, last report, which he very ably presented, and 28–29 for meetings there and visits to 2 mili- consists of parliamentarians from all 26 NATO which aroused an interesting discussion. Rep. tary bases. After a briefing by U.S. Ambas- member states. In addition, members of par- BOOZMAN noted the growing commercial inter- sador Alfred Hoffman and his staff, the dele- liament present from such associated govern- ests of the United States and its allies in East gation visited the NATO Joint Command just ments as Russia, Georgia, Croatia, and Af- Asia, and the political and security implications outside Lisbon. Joint HQ Lisbon is an allied ghanistan join discussions and debates over of this growing web of economic connections. mobile command that becomes a sea-based the key issues of interest to the alliance. The The Committee also heard a provocative and command in the initial stages of operations NPA thereby provides a forum for elected offi- interesting presentation by Lawrence Korb of ranging from peacekeeping to war fighting. It cials to analyze issues that NATO discusses the Center for American Progress. He dis- is a reflection of NATO’s ongoing trans- in Brussels. Delegates have the opportunity to cussed the U.S. defense budget debate, and formation into a lighter, more mobile military learn first-hand the views and concerns that the effects that the Iraq war is having on U.S. structure able to counter crises around the other countries have over the key security military capabilities around the world. world. Joint HQ Lisbon currently provides the issues of the day. An invaluable aspect of the The NPA Political Committee, of which Rep. headquarters structure for the NATO mission meetings is the chance to meet and come to CHANDLER is a vice-chairman, heard several in Darfur.

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Our military personnel The delegation again picked up the themes provide a quiet but invaluable service in ensur- Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today of Mediterranean security in Tunis on May 30– ing safety and an efficient schedule for U.S. to pay tribute to Mr. Keith ‘‘Suede’’ DosReis, 31. Tunisia is part of NATO’s Mediterranean congressional delegations, and this group of Jr. Keith grew up in Brownsville, Brooklyn, and Dialogue, in which NATO governments join a service men and women was no exception. I has always had the ability to hold an audience number of Arab governments along the Medi- thank them for their hard work and their dedi- captive. He began a career in entertainment at terranean coast and Israel to discuss and cation to duty. the age of 5. He attended State University of New York at Albany where he pledged Kappa begin to train for counter-terror and counter- f proliferation efforts. Bilaterally, Tunisia is also Alpha Psi fraternity. CONGRATULATING UCLA ON ITS Keith DosReis, Jr., has appeared in 16 com- an important friend of the United States in UNPRECEDENTED 100TH NCAA mercials, two of them with legendary actor and countering terrorist threats in North Africa. At TITLE comedian William ‘‘Bill’’ Cosby. Though mak- the same time, some Members raised con- ing the commercials was fun, Keith’s passion cerns about the need for the Tunisian Govern- HON. JERRY LEWIS lies in hosting live events. Among his most ment to make greater progress on the road to popular was the national collegiate step show democracy. OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tournament, ‘‘StepCorrect.’’ In 1942–1944, 2,841 American soldiers Keith DosReis has become a sought after gave their lives in the effort to defeat German Friday, June 15, 2007 personality to host events throughout the New and Italian forces in the North African theater Mr. LEWIS of California. Madam Speaker, I York Tri-State area as well as colleges nation- during the Second World War. The delegation rise today to honor the accomplishments of wide. His hosting of national events has led to visited their resting place in the North African the UCLA Athletic Program which recently his latest endeavor of managing artists which Cemetery, managed by the U.S. American won its 100th championship, making it the first is a natural outgrowth of his entrepreneurial Battle Monuments Commission. While we tend Division I school to do so. and managerial experience that were derived to think of U.S. cemeteries in the Second The UCLA men’s tennis team won the first from his days with HBO Sports. World War theater as being located in Europe, NCAA championship for the Bruins in 1950 Keith DosReis is now the Program Coordi- the cemetery outside Tunis is a monument to and the last 57 years have been witness to an nator for the Forster Laurie Police Athletic the brave soldiers who gave their lives in the unprecedented record of success. These League Center in Queens, NY. This gives strategically critical and often extremely dif- championships have not been confined to just Keith an opportunity to provide new programs ficult battles that weakened Germany’s lines of a few sports. Some of the multiple champion- for our youth while at the same time bestow- defense and supply in preparation for the con- ships include 19 men’s volleyball, 16 men’s ing upon them his knowledge of the entertain- clusive battles of 1944–1945 in Europe. Ac- tennis, 11 men’s basketball, 10 women’s soft- ment industry. companied by other members of the delega- ball, 8 championships for both men’s track and Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize tion, I laid a wreath at the cemetery’s central field and men’s water polo, and 5 champion- Keith DosReis for his accomplishments and monument. Members of the delegation then ships for women’s gymnastics, women’s track achievements. walked to individual graves of fallen soldiers and field, and women’s water polo. The list of Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to from their states. This was perhaps the most Bruin athletes who contributed to the school’s join me in paying tribute to this artful enter- memorable and poignant moment of the dele- history of victory is a roll call of the greatest tainer. gation’s trip. athletes of our time: Lewis Alcindor, Arthur f After a briefing by U.S. Ambassador Robert Ashe, Evelyn Ashford, Jimmy Connors, Gale INTRODUCTION OF THE UNIVER- Godec, the Members had a lengthy and highly Devers, Mitch Gaylord, Florence Griffith- SITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- informative meeting with the Tunisian Presi- Joyner, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Karch Kiraly, LUMBIA GRADUATE PROGRAMS dent, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, where we dis- Jackie Robinson, Bill Walton, and others. cussed the key issues in U.S.-Tunisian rela- This record is not just the result of excep- ACT tions, as well as matters of Mediterranean se- tional athletes. These championships also re- curity. There followed meetings with the For- flect the philosophies of great Bruin coaches HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON eign and Defense Ministers, where issues of like basketball icon John Wooden and OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA U.S.-Tunisian cooperation and U.S. military volleyball legend Al Scates. Their commitment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES assistance were discussed in detail. These to hard work, discipline, and sportsmanship Friday, June 15, 2007 meetings provided a precise, focused discus- has created a legacy of victory unparalleled in Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today I in- sion of how the United States and Tunisia college sports. Additionally, the contributions troduce the University of the District of Colum- might work more closely together on security of all the students, alumni, and staff have bia Graduate Programs Act that amends Sec- issues. The delegation also visited the Tuni- been instrumental over the years in helping tion 326 of the Higher Education Act to pro- sian parliament. UCLA achieve 100 championships. vide federal Historically Black College and On June 1–2, the delegation went to Rabat The 100th championship came from the University (HBCU) grant funding to the quali- for meetings with Moroccan officials on secu- Women’s Water Polo team which won its third fied graduate programs at the University of the rity issues. Morocco has experienced an in- consecutive NCAA Division I championship on District of Columbia. crease in Al Qaeda activity; the Madrid train May 13, 2007. The Bruins, coached by Adam The University of the District of Columbia bombings of March 2004 were largely carried Krikorian, finished 28–2 and have been 90–6 (UDC) is the District’s only public university out by Moroccan Islamist extremists. Morocco, over the past three seasons. Courtney and institution of higher learning. An open ad- which is on a path of moderate democratiza- Mathewson scored three goals and Jillian mission institution at the undergraduate level, tion, is one of the United States’ oldest allies, Kraus added two more as the Bruins beat rival the University has consistently and historically and was the first government to recognize Stanford. Kelly Rulon was selected as the provided higher education opportunities to U.S. independence. tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Rulon, D.C. residents at low and affordable costs. After a briefing by U.S. Ambassador Thom- Mathewson, and Kraus were joined by Emily The University justifiably prides itself on its as Riley and his staff, the delegation held Feher and Kacy Kunkel as members to the vital role in educating the leaders of the next meetings with the Moroccan Defense Minister NCAA All-Tournament First Team. generation by producing theoretically sound and with upper-level officials in the Foreign On behalf of the UCLA graduates in the and practically skilled graduates, ready to un- Ministry. The focal points of these discussions House, I congratulate the Women’s Water dertake careers in service in both the public were Morocco’s participation in NATO’s Medi- Polo team for its most recent championship and private sectors. terranean Dialogue, and U.S.-Moroccan bilat- and I commend the Bruins for being the most UDC also is one of the Nation’s oldest eral efforts to counter proliferation and ter- accomplished athletic program in NCAA his- HBCUs, but the university did not receive fed- rorism. We also visited the Moroccan par- tory. eral funding as an HBCU until 1999. When

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Among them: Sammy Davis, Jr.; deforested, with only one or two percent of its UDC was not only a choice, but the only prac- Herb Alpert; Quincy Jones; Paul Anka; Mi- original forest cover remaining. Working with tical option. chael Jackson; John Lennon; Jerry Garcia; Haitian-American leaders as well as an organi- Funding from the Historically Black Grad- and Dolly Parton. zation led by Wyclef Jean called Yele Haiti, uate Institutions (HBGIs) program will allow Larry Carlton was approached by the newly Robert brought another important organization UDC to increase its production of skilled grad- formed MCA Master Series label in 1985 for to the table to help with a new Haitian environ- uates in vital disciplines and jobs in which Afri- consideration of recording an acoustic jazz mental initiative that combines tree planting can Americans, Hispanics and others are album. His first release for the new label was with alternative energy. The Jewish National underrepresented and to strengthen its grad- ‘‘Alone.’’ The 12 months of 1987 brought Fund, at Robert’s initiative, is now providing uate programs in occupations where there are some of the biggest highlights in his solo ca- technical expertise from their extensive and shortages and jobs in our region. For exam- reer. However, while working on his next successful experience with tree planting in ple, the University has graduate degree pro- album for MCA, Carlton was a victim of ran- Israel. grams in cancer biology prevention and con- dom gun violence and was shot in the throat Robert will be missed not only for the ex- trol, early childhood education, mathematics, by gun-wielding juveniles outside his private ceptional work he has done, but for his incred- special education, and speech and language studio near Burbank, California. The bullet ible kindness, (sometimes quirky) sense of pathology, and other graduate programs in the shattered his vocal cords and caused signifi- humor, his contagious friendliness, and, of College of Arts and Sciences, the David A. cant nerve trauma, but through intensive ther- course, his rugged good looks. Clarke School of Law, and the School of Busi- apy and a positive frame of mind, he com- If you ‘‘Google’’ Robert Marcus, you will find ness and Public Administration. A graduate pleted his work on his ‘‘On Solid Ground’’ over 14 million separate entries. True, not all curriculum is being developed in the School of album in 1989. of them are about OUR Robert Marcus, the Engineering and Applied Sciences. Madam Speaker, through all of this adver- real Robert Marcus, (particularly the one that I urge all of my colleagues to support this sity, Larry Carlton continues to grace us with reads ‘‘Robert Marcus: Real Threat or Just bill. his gift of music. I would like to recognize him Another Stupid Clam?’’), but we know he will f for his accomplishments and achievements make a huge mark in the world. We just hope which are far too numerous to mention today. he will always remember his days with Team PERSONAL EXPLANATION Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Schakowsky. I know I will never forget him. I join me in paying tribute to this wonderfully say, ‘‘Thank you, Robert Marcus. I love you HON. XAVIER BECERRA gifted musician. very much.’’ OF CALIFORNIA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f TRIBUTE TO ROBERT MARCUS Friday, June 15, 2007 TRIBUTE TO MRS. SALLY MORIN Mr. BECERRA. Madam Speaker, on Mon- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY day, June 5, 2007, Tuesday, June 6, 2007 HON. STENY H. HOYER and Tuesday, June 12, 2007, I was unable to OF ILLINOIS OF MARYLAND cast my floor vote on rollcall Nos. 426, 427, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, Friday, June 15, 2007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 437, 438, 439 and 459. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, June Friday, June 15, 2007 Had I been present for the votes, I would 22 will be a bittersweet day for me and for all Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I rise today have voted ‘‘aye’’ on the following rollcall of Team Schakowsky. That is the day that to pay tribute to my constituent, Mrs. Sally votes 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, Robert Marcus, Legislative Assistant, will be Morin, who will be retiring after 20 years of 434, 435, 436, 437, 438 and 439 and ‘‘no’’ on leaving our office. After a summer in Israel, dedicated service to the Anne Arundel County 459. Robert will attend graduate school at the Public Schools System. f Fletcher School of International Affairs at Tufts Sally Morin started her career with the A TRIBUTE TO LARRY CARLTON University, where we know he will make an school system on July 7, 1987, at German- outstanding contribution. town Elementary in Annapolis, MD. She will HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS In his more than 4 years on my staff, Robert complete her time with the system at Lothian has been an invaluable member of the team, Elementary School. Throughout her career, OF NEW YORK serving as the point person for foreign affairs, every principal for whom she has worked has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in particular U.S.–Israel relations, the war in noted her dedication, skills, and loyalty. They Friday, June 15, 2007 Iraq, Haiti, Darfur, and Colombia. He has been have also witnessed her magnificent ability to Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in charge of veterans affairs and has played a relate to all members of the school commu- to pay tribute to a great guitarist and an ex- major role in shining a bright light on and nity—administrators, teachers, staff, parents, ceptional musician Mr. Larry Carlton. Larry drafting legislation addressing the growing role and, importantly, students. Carlton’s own musical story began in southern of private military contractors. While balancing a career with raising a fam- California. He picked up his first guitar at the Robert’s influence has extended far beyond ily, Sally also went the extra mile and has age of six. He was introduced to jazz in junior Capitol Hill and well beyond the borders of the been a very active member of her community. high school. Saxophonist John Coltrane was a United States. In 2005, Robert worked with an With her husband Maury and daughters, Lauri major influence on Carlton, beginning with Illinois synagogue and its Rabbi, Bruce Elder, and Jeri, Sally opened her home to numerous Coltrane’s 1962 classic ‘‘Ballads.’’ to bring a Torah to its former home in the Naval Academy midshipmen—offering a wel- Larry Carlton recorded his first album in small Czech Republic town of Lostice. It was come respite from the rigorous coursework 1968, ‘‘With a Little Help From my Friends.’’ one of 1,500 Torahs that had been con- and intense training that these able young The enthusiastic industry response garnered fiscated by the Nazis during World War II. men and women experience at the academy. him a place among jingle singers. He also re- Robert made the arrangements for the visit The Morin family also have been active mem- corded on camera and recorded radio com- and joined members of the Congregation bers of their church and have been vigorous mercials for Ford. Mid-season in his second Hakafa when the Torah was opened and read supporters of the construction of a new church year; he segued to musical director for ‘‘Mrs. at the synagogue, which is now a community building. Alphabet,’’ an Emmy-nominated children’s center. Though no Jews remain in Lostice, the In retirement, Sally and Maury have decided show. It was here Carlton showcased his act- people had protected the building and came to move to Delaware. While this naturally sad- ing skills, performing as the show’s co-star, out to welcome the visitors with songs sung in dens their friends and neighbors in Anne ‘‘Larry Guitar.’’ Hebrew. Dignitaries from across the Czech Arundel County, I know that I join with them in Larry Carlton performed with the world re- Republic participated and it became a highly wishing the Morins a very long and rewarding nowned Crusaders on 12 of their albums, publicized story with a powerful message of retirement.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:22 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.031 E15JNPT1 bajohnson on PRODPC60 with REMARKS E1310 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2007 A TRIBUTE TO KEVIN C. BRYANT their hearts enriched, and they have been en- AMERICAN COLLEGE AND UNIVER- tertained, enlightened, and educated by the SITY PRESIDENTS CLIMATE HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS programming provided by WPET. COMMITMENT OF NEW YORK The station has had a rich and colorful his- tory. The first owner was Mr. Wayne Nelson. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL Between 1957 and 1959, WPET was owned OF ARIZONA Friday, June 15, 2007 by Mr. Bill Mitchell and Mr. Bob Montgomery. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today In 1959, Beattie Broadcasting Group owned in recognition of Kevin C. Bryant, detective and operated the radio station. From 1967 Friday, June 15, 2007 first grade of the New York City Police Depart- until 1984, Mido Communications owned Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise ment. Mr. Bryant was born and raised in WPET. Mr. Tom Armshaw was the co-owner, today to highlight some encouraging and im- Brooklyn and attended public school through vice president, and general manager of portant activity at America’s colleges and uni- 12th grade. In 1985, at Queens College, Mr. WPET. It was Tom Armshaw who changed versities. This morning I attended a kick-off Bryant was sworn in as a probationary police the station programming to an all-Southern event celebrating the decision by 284 univer- officer for the NYPD. Gospel format, which has endured for the last sities and colleges from across the Nation to Mr. Bryant successfully graduated from the 40 years. In 1984, WPET–AM and its sister sign the American College and University police academy and was eventually assigned station WRQK–FM were purchased by A.H. Presidents Climate Commitment. to his permanent command in the 81st pre- Robins Company. From 1987 until 2002, Let me say that I am pleased to see that cinct of Brooklyn’s North neighborhood. Be- WPET was owned by Bahakel Communica- this group is led by President Michael Crow of cause of his honorable work on the police tions and from 2002 until the present, WPET Arizona State University, which is in my home- force, Mr. Bryant was offered invitations to join has been owned by Entercom Communica- town of Tempe. ASU and the other 283 col- the Narcotics Division several times, an invita- tions. leges and universities have made a commit- tion he finally accepted in 1987. Consistent quality has been a hallmark of ment to move their respective campuses to- Mr. Bryant was assigned to a special anti- WPET throughout its history. This year, the ward meeting a long-term goal of climate neu- crack unit in Queens where he was an instru- current program director, Mr. Dave Compton, trality. mental component in hundreds of undercover entered his 30th year of service to the lis- I applaud their commitment to lead the buy-and-bust operations throughout the city. teners of WPET. The on-air team at WPET country by example. Sustainable energy is an He made such a significant impact that he feels like family to its many loyal and faithful issue that affects our environment, our econ- was promoted to detective third grade in 1989. listeners. In addition to Dave Compton, omy and our national security, and we cannot Mr. Bryant was selected to initiate a feder- WPET’s many fans enjoy listening to Jan leave this problem for future generations of ally funded program aimed at disrupting drug Harkey (also known as Miss Dusty), Andy Americans to solve. gangs called the High Intensity Drug Traf- Johnson, Jimmy Fulmer, Larry Dunlap with These universities and colleges are taking ficking Area Task Force in 1991, after con- morning sports, and Paul Heil, the host of proactive steps to solve the problem of global tinuing to make positive contributions in his Gospel Greats. warming. They are implementing solutions on community. His HIDTA program was so effec- In addition to broadcasting the Gospel in campus, educating students and future gen- tive that it became the rubric for developing both word and song, WPET presents local erations, and generating the research for how HIDTA programs across the country. news and weather, provides community infor- we can solve the growing climate change cri- Mr. Bryant continued to prove his dedication mation and airs sports programming such as sis. to crime-fighting during his work with the Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball, the men’s By making this climate commitment, these HIDTA, which resulted in his promotion to de- and women’s basketball teams at the Univer- colleges and universities have made a bold tective second grade. sity of North Carolina at Greensboro Spartans, declaration that America’s higher education in- Mr. Bryant accepted an invitation to join the and the East Carolina University Pirates foot- stitutions are ready and able to take on the Intelligence Division in 1998. There he per- ball team. An example of how WPET serves challenge of global warming and are com- formed tasks ranging from investigating orga- its listeners in many different ways will occur mitted to concrete action. nized street gangs, to post-9/11 terrorism in- on June 23 when the radio station sponsors a I am particularly proud of the steps ASU has vestigations. He was promoted to detective free Health and Community Service Day in taken to address climate change. ASU has al- first grade in 2007. Greensboro. The event will provide free blood ready established the Global Institute of Sus- Mr. Bryant retired from the NYPD on his pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings, tainability and the School of Sustainability. 44th birthday in April of 2007. He now spends along with food, games and entertainment for This is a significant accomplishment of which more time with his family, his wife of 16 years all who attend. the entire State of Arizona is proud. Choddie Bryant and his three children, In the spirit of full disclosure, I must admit I congratulate these universities for their Porsha, Kai and Khail. to some personal bias in our office when it leadership and vision and wish them success Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize comes to our affection for WPET. My Chief of in this endeavor. the accomplishments of Kevin C. Bryant, as Staff Ed McDonald is an alumnus of the radio f his selfless and unwavering dedication to the station, having served as a news reporter for betterment of New York City has forever bene- WPET from 1981 until 1984 when I hired him TRIBUTE TO JOSIAH HOLLOPETER fited the lives of its residents. away from the station. In addition, many folks Madam Speaker, Kevin C. Bryant’s service call me an ‘‘AM radio guy in an FM world,’’ HON. ADRIAN SMITH has continuously demonstrated a level of altru- and I plead guilty to that charge. So personally OF NEBRASKA istic dedication that makes him most worthy of and professionally, we can say that we are big IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fans of WPET. our recognition today. Friday, June 15, 2007 f Allow me to quote Dave Compton, the sta- tion’s program director, who accurately cap- Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, WPET–AM CELEBRATES A HALF tured the essence of what makes WPET spe- on a day when the House of Representatives CENTURY OF SERVICE cial. ‘‘With a Southern Gospel format,’’ Dave has passed legislation providing for the health Compton stated, ‘‘WPET airs the Good News and well-being of our veterans, it is with a HON. HOWARD COBLE of our Lord, embracing Christian values with heavy heart I honor a brave man who will not OF NORTH CAROLINA local churches and the church community of be returning home. Specialist Josiah IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Piedmont, and being that comforting voice Hollopeter, of Valentine, NE, was shot and with the Good News of the Gospel, offering killed by small arms fire while on dismounted Friday, June 15, 2007 hope and solace in a sometimes troubled patrol in Normandy, Iraq, on June 14. Mr. COBLE. Madam Speaker, for more than world.’’ My thoughts and prayers are with Josiah’s 50 years, a radio station in the Sixth District of I could not have said it any better, Madam family—his parents and his wife—today. Jo- North Carolina has been providing our citizens Speaker. I will simply add that, on behalf of siah represented the best of what it means to with the best in local programming. Since the citizens of the Sixth District of North Caro- be a Nebraskan. His service and sacrifice for WPET–AM 950 went on the air in June of lina, we thank, the owners and staff of WPET– our country will long be remembered. 1954, listeners in the Piedmont Triad region of AM 950 for providing the Piedmont with quality Again, I ask my colleagues to remember the North Carolina have had their souls nourished, Southern Gospel radio. Hollopeter family during this time of grieving.

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EDOLPHUS TOWNS Mr. Khouzam fled Egypt in 1998, due to arrests.’’ OF NEW YORK pressure from the Egyptian government to Further, the State Department, as have nu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forcibly change his religion. Reports suggest merous human rights organizations, has docu- that he, and other family members, were de- mented persecution by the government of Friday, June 15, 2007 tained and imprisoned by the government dur- Egypt against Coptic Christians. All this evi- Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today ing these reported attempts at forcible conver- dence and the clear patterns of the use of tor- to honor Mr. Harlon Brandon. Harlon is an sion. Mr. Khouzam then fled the country fear- ture as well as persecution against religious award winning footwear designer with a ing for his life. During the flight to the United minorities indicate that the ‘‘assurances’’ of the penchant for giving back to his community. He States, Egyptian officials notified U.S. officials Egyptian Government on these matters are is a native New Yorker, who attended New that Mr. Khouzam was wanted for murder. not reliable. York’s School of Visual Arts earning a Fine When he landed in the U.S., authorities no- Madam Speaker, in two recent news pro- Arts degree. Upon graduation in the early 80s, ticed that he was injured (due to Egyptian se- grams on an Australian television station, he decided to pursue a career in advertising. curity officials’ actions) and placed him in the former Central Intelligence official Bob Baer Harlon Brandon began his career as an Art hospital. After his release from the hospital, he made it clear that the U.S. Government knows Director with Foote, Cone & Belding, focusing was imprisoned in the U.S. due to Egyptian of the widespread torture in Egypt, and, in on fashion and beauty accounts. He continued government requests, despite the absence of fact, considers that knowledge in decisions to his advertising career at Lockhart & Pettus, as credible evidence and the lack of autopsy re- send individuals to Egypt. When asked if ther an Executive Director and Art Director. While ports substantiating the ‘‘murder’’ charges. Mr. was any doubt someone would be tortured if at Lockhart & Pettus he received the CEBA Khouzam was imprisoned in the U.S. for 8 he were returned to Egypt, Mr. Baer an- award for ‘‘Advertising and Communications to years, until he was granted parole based on a swered, ‘‘Oh absolutely no doubt at all . . . [if the African-American Community.’’ Second Circuit Court decision that were he to you] send them to Egypt it might as well, it’s Harlon Brandon later took a shoe design be deported he would most certainly face tor- tantamount to condemning them to death.’’ In course. He was encouraged by his professor ture at the hands of the Egyptian Government. another part of the program, Mr. Baer stated, to enter a footwear design competition where By all accounts, Mr. Khouzam is an up- regarding sending people overseas, ‘‘If you he took home the top prize for Women’s Shoe standing, contributing member of the commu- never want to hear from them again, send Design. Following that, he spent years design- nities in which he works, lives, and worships them to Egypt. That’s pretty much the rule.’’ ing shoes throughout the world for well-known in Pennsylvania. It came as a great surprise to When again asked, ‘‘When someone’s ren- designers Tommy Hilfiger, Christian Dior and everyone when Mr. Khouzam, following in- dered to Egypt, is there any doubt that they’re Puma. After many years of designing for oth- structions, voluntarily reported to immigration going to be tortured?’’ Mr. Baer said, ‘‘Oh ab- ers he stepped out on his own and launched authorities to check in with them on Tuesday, solutely no doubt at all.’’ his footwear line, Harlon Brandon Footwear. May 29, 2007, but was then detained, impris- Yet, the U.S. Government is willing to ac- Harlon Brandon received the ‘‘Innovator oned, and informed that the Egyptian Govern- cept the ‘‘diplomatic assurances’’ of the Egyp- Award’’ by the Black Retailers Action Group in ment provided ‘‘assurances’’ that he would not tian Government that Mr. Sameh Khouzam, 2004. He was featured on CBS News in a be tortured, therefore, he would be deported who has already been tortured by the Egyp- segment about small business success stories on Friday, June 1, 2007. Mr. Khouzam’s law- tians, will not be tortured if he were to be de- and more recently, he was nominated for the yers requested an extension of the stay of de- ported. Our country was founded upon due Black Enterprise ‘‘Emerging Company of the portation; the request was granted for an ex- process, not sending individuals to countries Year Award’’. tension until Thursday, June 7, 2007 and ex- where the likelihood of their being tortured is Harlon Brandon is not only recognized for tended again until Monday, June 18, 2007. extremely high, diplomatic assurances to the his achievements in design, but for his enu- It is deeply disturbing that the U.S. Depart- contrary. merable contributions to the youth in his com- ment of State and Department of Homeland On June 1, 2007, in the Government’s Re- munity. He was featured on WPIX–TV for his Security would, in the face of all evidence to sponse to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Cor- tireless community work and his unwavering the contrary, accept at face value a promise pus and Opposition to Petitioner’s Motion for commitment to mentoring urban high school from the Egyptian Government. Over the Stay of Removal, the U.S. Government told students. years, a number of Members of Congress the Court that ‘‘substantial embarrassment Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize have personally worked on numerous cases in could result in the diplomatic community’’ if the Mr. Harlon Brandon is a shining example of Egypt in which the government has used tor- Court were to find that Mr. Khouzam would where hard work and perseverance can lead. ture against its own citizens. The most recent likely be tortured despite assurances from high Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Country Reports on Human Rights Practices level Egyptian officials. Since when have we join me in paying tribute to a man who encour- issued by the U.S. Department of State detail based our foreign and domestic policy on con- ages our youth in putting their best foot for- that that there were ‘‘numerous, credible re- cerns about being embarrassed? ward. ports that security forces tortured and mis- We know the Egyptian government tortures f treated prisoners and detainees,’’ that security people. What does the U.S. Government want forces ‘‘employ torture to extract information or from Egypt in exchange for deporting a Coptic DEPORTATION CASE OF MR. force confessions,’’ and that ‘‘human rights Christian who is reportedly innocent of any SAMEH KHOUZAM monitors believe the use of torture by police charges against him? [is] widespread.’’ Further, the Country Reports Madam Speaker, if Mr. Khouzam is sent HON. JOSEPH R. PITTS describe the torture methods used by Egyptian back to Egypt, this Administration will bear ulti- OF PENNSYLVANIA security officials, ‘‘Principal methods of torture mate responsibility for anything that happens IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reportedly employed by the police and the to him. SSIS included stripping and blindfolding vic- f Friday, June 15, 2007 tims; suspending victims from a ceiling or Mr. PITTS. Madam Speaker, I am deeply doorframe with feet just touching the floor; PERSONAL EXPLANATION concerned about the upcoming possible de- beating victims with fists, whips, metal rods, or portation of Mr. Sameh Khouzam, an Egyptian other objects; using electrical shocks; and HON. TOM FEENEY man who is currently detained in York, Penn- dousing victims with cold water. Victims fre- OF FLORIDA sylvania. The Second Circuit Court granted a quently reported being subjected to threats IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stay of deportation to Egypt based on a find- and forced to sign blank papers for use ing that it was ‘‘more likely than not’’ that he against themselves or their families should Friday, June 15, 2007 would be tortured upon return. Reportedly, the they in the future lodge complaints about the Mr. FEENEY. Madam Speaker, on rollcall U.S. Government received assurances from torture. Some victims, including male and fe- Nos. 448, 449, and 450 I would like to express the Egyptian Government that Mr. Khouzam male detainees and children, reported sexual my regret for missing votes on the House

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Today, edging Father’s Day; S. 676—Inter-American Carolina University, New York University, the I congratulate her on a distinguished career Foundation Board; H. Res. 418—recognizing Postgraduate Center for Mental Health in New and her upcoming retirement. and welcoming the delegation of Presidents, York City, and abroad at Oxford University in A native of Maine, Mary grew up in Prime Ministers, and Foreign Ministers from England. He graduated from Boston University Vanceboro and attended St. Joseph’s Acad- the Caribbean. Had I been present, I would with a doctorate of Ministry. In April, 1992, emy in Portland. She is a graduate of have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Shaw Divinity School awarded him an hon- Merrimack College in North Andover, Massa- orary doctorate of Divinity. f chusetts. After teaching at Catherine McAuley Reverend Griffin served as pastor of Cor- High School in Portland, she worked in the TRIBUTE TO THE 50TH ANNIVER- nerstone Missionary Baptist Church in Green- Maine legislature and as a field organizer for SARY OF THE CANUSA GAMES ville, North Carolina for nearly 10 years. Dur- the Maine State Employees Association. ing his tenure, the church experienced unprec- Mary went on to serve for many years as HON. DALE E. KILDEE edented growth and many new ministries were Chief of Staff to Senator George Mitchell. established, including the Cornerstone Chris- While I was in the Maine Legislature, we had OF MICHIGAN tian Child Care Center. The church later relo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many opportunities to work together, and it cated, and in 1996, a new $1 million facility was clear to me that she always had the best was built. Friday, June 15, 2007 interests of Maine in mind. She was constantly Reverend Griffin served in several positions Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I ask the of leadership in both community and religious looking for ways for the Federal Government House of Representatives to join me in con- organizations in North Carolina. Among them: to help Maine’s people and businesses. But gratulating Flint, Michigan and Hamilton, On- president of the Pitt County Black Ministerial the way she went about it was important too— tario for 50 years collaborating on the Alliance; moderator and vice-moderator of the she always worked across the aisle to get CANUSA Games. The 50th anniversary will be Old Eastern Missionary Baptist Association; things done for Maine. She set high standards celebrated at a gala community celebration on parliamentarian of the General Baptist State for all who worked around her and served as June 21st in my hometown of Flint. Convention of North Carolina; trustee of Pitt a mentor to staffers, many of whom went on The CANUSA Games were born in 1957 County Memorial Hospital; and campus min- to serve Congressman John Baldacci or who when Frank Manley and Charles Stewart Mott ister at the University of North Carolina at now work on my staff. In this way, her legacy contacted the Amateur Athletic Union about Chapel Hill. of professionalism, boundless energy, and further competitions for the Flint Olympian win- Reverend Griffin became the senior pastor commitment to public service continues to be ners. The United States Amateur Athletic of Brooklyn’s Berean Baptist Church in 1989. felt in Congress. Union discussed the request with the Cana- Under his leadership, the Community Service Most recently, Mary served as Maine’s dian Amateur Athletic Union and it was de- Center has been revitalized, now offering a full Small Business Administration District Direc- cided to organize a competition between the range of social services including emergency tor. In that capacity, she strongly advocated athletes of Flint and Hamilton, Ontario. That food distribution, meals to the homeless and for our State’s entrepreneurs and always went first year, 200 athletes participated in the needy, Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous the extra mile to support innovative small busi- Games. It was a great success and the tradi- groups, employment counseling, training pro- ness development. Whether it was taking the tion of the CANUSA Games began. grams and senior citizens’ programs. In 1996, lead on helping businesses affected by mill Since that beginning the CANUSA Games the church completed Berean Gardens, a $7 closures or simply providing first-rate customer has grown into an annual event. This year million senior citizens’ housing complex. More service, Mary’s devotion to serving our State’s about 1,000 athletes will compete. It is the recently, the church broke ground on a com- small business community was second to model for similar athletic events between cities munity and family life center, a 4-story building none. She cares about people and I could see in the United States and Canada. The hall- which includes a primary healthcare center, a that she enjoyed helping them realize their mark of the Games is a spirit of goodwill and full scale gymnasium and a fitness and dreams. friendly competition. The creed for the Games wellness center. Mary’s commitment to making Maine a bet- is: Reverend Griffin has done missionary work ter place is an inspiration to all of us who con- ‘‘We swear that we will take part in the in Senegal, Gambia, West Africa and South tinue to serve in public office. Her warmth and CANUSA Games in fair competition, Africa and was a delegate to the First African generous spirit are a joy to all who know her. respecting the regulations which govern and African-American Summit at the Ivory I wish Mary the very best in her retirement: them Coast in 1991. He was selected to be an offi- she represents the best of Maine. and with the desire to participate in the true cial international election observer in the first f spirit of sportsmanship, free South African election in April of 1994. Dr. for the glory of sports and for the honor of Griffin has also been an associate professor of HONORING REVEREND DR. our country.’’ church administration at the New York Theo- SAMUEL SIMPSON Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- logical Seminary. resentatives to join me in congratulating all the Reverend Griffin is married to Mrs. Angela HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL athletes, coaches, coordinators, and volun- Farr Griffin of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. OF NEW YORK teers in Hamilton, Ontario and Flint, Michigan They have two daughters: Angel Arlecia and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for 50 years of dedication to promoting friend- Ariel Arlyce. ship and harmony between our two nations Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Friday, June 15, 2007 through the spirit of athletic competition. Reverend Dr. Arlee Griffin, Jr. for his many Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, Reverend Dr. f works and his tremendous contribution to his Samuel Simpson, pastor of the Bronx Baptist congregants and the community. and Wake Eden community Baptist Churches A TRIBUTE TO REVEREND DR. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to in the Bronx was born in Jamaica W.I. He re- ARLEE GRIFFIN, JR. join me in paying tribute to this wonderful man located to the United States in the early six- and his tireless commitment to others. ties. He and his wife Lola Campbell have HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS f three children and five grandchildren. He is OF NEW YORK TRIBUTE TO MARY MCALENEY well known in the Bronx and the West Indian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES communities throughout the State and beyond. In addition to leading the Bronx and Wake Friday, June 15, 2007 HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD Eden congregations, Reverend Simpson has OF MAINE Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today been instrumental in starting the Honeywell IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to honor the Reverend Dr. Arlee Griffin, Jr. Baptist Chapel, and a newer mission in the Reverend Griffin is a native of Elizabeth City Friday, June 15, 2007 Spring Valley area. Grace Baptist Chapel in North Carolina. An honor graduate of North- Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise the northern section of the Bronx is an off/ eastern High School, Reverend Griffin earned today to recognize a woman from my home shoot of Bronx Baptist Church. Reverend

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A German immigrant, Ferdinand Husse, Hope,’’ and his most recent ‘‘To Dream the sissippi’s World Ambassador of the Blues in purchased land in 1851, mostly from Mr. Impossible Dream.’’ 2003, and was named United States Ambas- Bourassa, and built a home styled after the He serves in many capacities in the Baptist sador of Music to the World during the World’s manors of New Orleans that he had seen. denomination. Among his leadership roles has Fair in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. King has received When he buried 3 members of his family near been president—Baptist Convention of New honorary degrees from many universities in- the homestead, they became the first white York for two terms, and moderator—Metropoli- cluding Tougaloo College, Yale University, settlers to be interred here. When the Chicago tan New York Baptist Association. Other areas Berklee College of Music, Rhodes College of and Galena Union Railroad (now the North- of service were: president and board chairman Memphis, Mississippi Valley State University, western), established a division where Des of Protestant Council of Churches of New and in May of 2007, Brown University. Plaines Avenue now approaches the track in York, president, Bronx division of Council of BB King’s accomplishments include multiple 1856, it marked the beginning of public trans- Churches, chairman of the board and presi- Grammy awards, a Grammy Lifetime Achieve- portation in the area. Soon after the railroad dent, Bronx Shepherds Restoration, and board ment Award, the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame arrived, a nearby landowner, John Henry member, Northeastern Bible College. Rev- Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Presi- Quick, gave part of the area a new name, erend Dr. Simpson is a true man of God and dential Medal of the Arts, a National Heritage after his hometown in New York City (Harlem). a firm believer in serving the total person. He Fellowship from the National Endowment for In the aftermath of the Chicago fire in 1871, has worked tirelessly for his community both the Arts, Kennedy Center Honors, the B’nai many refugees came to this area to build their within and outside the Bronx seeking to im- Brith Humanitarian Award, and a 2006 Presi- homes, and their community continued to prove the temporal and spiritual aspects of his dential Medal of Freedom. grow and develop. congregation and his community. He, along with the BB King Blues Band, has The Altenheim German Old People’s Home We are a stronger, better community for his performed over 10,000 concerts in 90 coun- opened in 1885 and boasts the original vic- work. tries, including frequent appearances at the torian building still in use. The building has f New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and been popular with Hollywood and it has been numerous other Louisiana venues, including HONORING MITCHELL IGNERI AND used as a location for three movies. In 1973, the Paragon Casino in Avoyelles Parish. STEPHEN CLARKE OF SS. CYRIL 20th century film ‘‘Harry and Fonte’’. Art Car- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join ney, the film star, won an Oscar for his per- AND METHODIUS SCHOOL IN me in celebrating the accomplishments of DEER PARK, NY formance and in 1988, scenes were shot there Riley B. King. I acknowledge his invaluable with Gene Hackman in the package. Finally, in HON. STEVE ISRAEL talent and significant contribution to not only 1995, the building was again used for exterior the State of Louisiana, but our Nation as well. shots for the movie ‘‘The Babe’’, starring John OF NEW YORK f Goodman. In the Waldheim Cemetery now IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES merged with Forest Home, are buried Albert Friday, June 15, 2007 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE VIL- LAGE OF FOREST PARK, ILLI- Parsons, Adolph Spies, Adolph Fisher and Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today NOIS ON ITS 100TH YEAR ANNI- George Engel. These 4 men were executed to honor Mitchell Igneri and Stephen Clarke of VERSARY. on November 11, 1887 for their alleged part in SS. Cyril and Methodius School in Deer Park, the Haymaker Riot. Waldheim, the only Ceme- NY. tery that would accept the bodies, hosted over Mitchell Igneri and Stephen Clarke are the HON. DANNY K. DAVIS 15,000 persons who attended the funeral. second prize winners in C–SPAN’s OF ILLINOIS Governor John Peter Altgeld later exonerated ‘‘StudentCam’’ contest. ‘‘StudentCam’’ is a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the men and pardoned 3 others sentenced to video documentary contest which invites mid- Friday, June 15, 2007 life imprisonment. These 7 soon became mar- dle and high school students to produce a Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, 100 tyrs in the eyes of the labor movement. Cere- video exploring a current political topic using years ago the village of Harlem changed its monies are now held at the gravesite each C–SPAN programming. Igneri and Clarke won name to Forest Park and since that time has year honoring the fallen labor heroes. for their video ‘‘War in Iraq: The Current Con- functioned as a municipal government in the A sausage factory started in 1890 by Karl troversy.’’ state of Illinois located in the western portion Lau became the area’s first industry, the met- The war in Iraq is a tough issue for young of Cook county. The village of Forest Park has ropolitan westside ‘‘El’’ began electrified rapid Americans to grapple with today, and I would had a very interesting origin and development. transit service in 1895 and because it ran like to acknowledge these students for their For thousands of years the Potowatomi Indi- through Garfield Park, it became known as the excellence and creativity in exploring the polit- ans and their ancestors lived in the area. They Garfield Line. ical realm which surrounds our current situa- buried their dead along the east bank of the In 1897, the installation of electric lighting tion in Iraq. I am proud to have been inter- Des Plaines River in the area that is now for ‘‘whomever desired this service’’, was viewed for this award-winning production. home of the Forest Home Cemetery. Des available to those living or doing business on I congratulate these two students on their Plaines Avenue is known to have been an In- Madison Street, and the telephone came in achievement and thank them for their contribu- dian trail. It lies on top of an ancient sandbar 1898. In 1898, Nicholas Shank built the very tion to our understanding of the war in Iraq. that was on the western edge of Lake Chi- tall multistory building known as the Castle (at f cago, now Lake Michigan. After Illinois entered Harlem and Madison) which still stands. It was COMMENDING RILEY B. KING, the Union, most of the land west of Chicago said to be the tallest building between Chicago ALSO KNOWN AS BB KING, FOR was set aside for veterans of the war of 1812. and St. Louis. By 1904, Henry J. Mohr had HIS RENOWNED ACHIEVEMENTS By 1835, the area was known as Oak Ridge served 3 terms as president of Harlem. After AND LASTING INFLUENCE ON because of the many oak trees. In 1839, a the village changed its name to Forest Park in THE MUSIC INDUSTRY French and Indian trader, Leon Bourassa, re- 1907, he served 4 more terms from 1909 ceived a land grant from President Martin Van through 1912. The office of president was then HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER Buren of 160 acres along the Des Plaines changed to mayor in 1916 and of course, OF LOUISIANA River north of what is now Roosevelt Road. Mohr was elected to yet another 4 years. This By this time the Indians had been banished to time it became an extended period of 6 years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES west of the Mississippi River, but one Indian because the election was not held at the prop- Friday, June 15, 2007 maiden remained to tend to the grave of her er time. Thus Henry J. Mohr was the last Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I rise ancestors. According to legend, she married president and the first mayor of Forest Park, today to celebrate Riley B. King’s, also known Leon and they settled here on land which is serving a record 13 years as head of local as BB King, accomplished career and influen- now part of Forest Home Cemetery. The deed government. Of course Forest Park has con- tial musical legacy. for the government land Bourassa purchased tinued to grow and develop into a city of great

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One funds will be raised to establish a fitting me- congratulate mayor Anthony Calderone, trust- day I said, ‘‘Boy, I really have a challenge morial for one whose life has inspired so ees, other village officials and all citizens on today, Norm,’’ to which he responded ‘‘There many of our students and so many lawyers in the 100th anniversary of the village of Forest are no challenges, Dave, only opportunities.’’ our community. Park, Illinois. His philosophy was to approach each day f with optimism and a smile. f ENCOURAGING DISPLAY OF THE Through the impact he made upon the King IN HONOR OF THE 2007 NBA FLAG ON FATHER’S DAY County community, the families who found jus- CHAMPION SAN ANTONIO SPURS tice through his dedication, and the lives that SPEECH OF he touched—his legacy will live on. HON. LAMAR SMITH In his honor, I ask that the following article HON. TODD TIAHRT OF TEXAS be submitted into the CONGRESSIONAL OF KANSAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECORD: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, June 15, 2007 [From the Seattle Times, June 14, 2007] Monday, June 11, 2007 MALENG AND UW: A SPECIAL BOND Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, it’s a Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, today I was very great pleasure to recognize our 2007 National (By Roland Hjorth) pleased to help honor America’s fathers by Basketball Association champions, the San Norm Maleng graduated from the Univer- voting for H.R. 2356. This bill amends title 4 Antonio Spurs! sity of Washington Law School in 1966. He of the U.S. Code that governs how and when Last night, the Spurs closed out the series was one of my first students and I felt a spe- cial bond because we both grew up on farms it is appropriate to fly the flag of the United by sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers to win States. I recently introduced similar legislation their fourth NBA Championship in the last nine in rural communities. I think his commit- ment to public service grew directly out of in this Congress, and I am pleased to work years. his small-town roots. with other Members of Congress on both The Spurs again displayed their teamwork, The law school is proud of its graduates sides of the aisle to move this idea forward. grit, and determination on basketball’s biggest who have led lives of public service. They Prior to 1923, flag etiquette was not estab- stage. The Spurs were led by the post pres- have included two of our nation’s most pow- lished in U.S. law. Handling of the flag was ence of Tim Duncan, the innovation and erful senators, a speaker of the House of Rep- done in accordance with traditions that traced resentatives and members of the judiciary toughness of Manu Ginobili, the defensive back to service procedures in the Army and pressure of Bruce Bowen and the quickness who have risen to national prominence. Norm Maleng was prominent in that com- Navy. These procedures were codified during of Tony Parker. the National Flag Conference in 1923. Con- By controlling the tempo and driving to the pany of leaders. He was a man of ambition and a man of values. But when he had to gress solidified these procedures in a joint res- basket at will, Tony Parker won his first NBA make hard decisions, values always trumped olution in 1942. Finals Most Valuable Player award. For the ambition. He was a deeply religious man Contained within this code is a list of holi- series, Parker shot an amazing 57 percent whose religion was crucial in shaping his days on which it is especially appropriate to fly from the field and averaged 24.5 points. life, but he was too respectful of the views of the flag. Independence Day, Memorial Day Much deserved credit goes to Coach Gregg others to be evangelical about it. and Veterans’ Day are among the holidays Popovich. With four championships, Coach Norm had the gift of being grateful for the listed. Mother’s Day is rightfully on the list of Popovich has cemented his legacy as one of things that molded his character, enhanced recognized holidays. Unfortunately, Father’s the greatest basketball coaches of all time. his skills and helped him to enter the legal Congratulations go as well to the Spurs’ profession. He was always grateful for the Day is not. early life that his parents gave him. He was This idea was actually suggested to me by owners, Peter and Julianna Holt and to all the also grateful for his education at the UW Mr. Joe Beffer’s 8th grade civics class at Roo- Spurs’ supporters. Law School, once telling me that the law We congratulate the Spurs for their tremen- sevelt Middle School in Coffeyville, Kansas. school was where he got his ‘‘union card’’ The students had a six week assignment to dous play, their professionalism on and off the and he would never forget it; and, he never court, and for bringing home yet another title did. replicate the legislative process, complete with to the Alamo City. When I first became dean of the law school, elected Representatives, Senators, and a I asked Norm to serve on our advisory board President. f on strategic planning. He promptly became One young man noticed that our flag code IN MEMORY OF NORM MALENG one of its most active and effective members. did not recognize Father’s Day as a holiday on During our deliberations, he once said that which it is especially encouraged to fly our Na- HON. DAVID G. REICHERT almost all students enter law school wanting tion’s flag. He offered a bill to add Father’s to do good and too often graduate wanting Day to the honored holidays and it passed OF WASHINGTON only to do well. He admonished us that this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES should never happen at the UW Law School. their replica Congress. I was honored when the class passed their idea to me. I am Friday, June 15, 2007 Norm’s influence has had an impact on our requirement that every student must fulfill pleased to be a part of this Congress’ efforts Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise a public-service obligation before grad- to help honor the contributions America’s fa- today to pay tribute to my dear friend, col- uating. He was happy to know that the most thers continue to make to our strong Nation. league, and mentor, Norm Maleng, who thriving group in the law school is the Pub- f passed away on Thursday, May 24, at the age lic Interest Law Association, which raises of 68. surprising amounts of money every year to TRIBUTE TO MAYOR CHARLES I stand here today in part because of support summer public-service law intern- MITCHELL ships for law students. Norm was thrilled Norm’s influence, mentorship, and encourage- when the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ment in both my run for King County Sheriff endowed one of the nation’s most significant HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. and the United States Congress. public-service scholarship programs at the OF ALABAMA As the King County Prosecutor and one of UW School of Law. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the longest-serving elected officials in State From his early leadership on the law history, Norm served the county, State, and school advisory board, he went on to serve as Friday, June 15, 2007 our Nation with integrity and justice. In the a trustee of the Washington Law School Mr. CRAMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today public eye, he will be remembered for his Foundation for well over a decade. Norm be- to pay tribute to a friend and North Alabama came president of the foundation and had prosecutions of high-profile crimes and his completed his term of office shortly before community leader, former Muscle Shoals contributions to much of the major crime legis- his death. During that term, he led an effort Mayor Charles Mitchell. lation passed during the 1980s. to solicit contributions to the law school Madam Speaker, some of our colleagues One of the largest law offices in the state of from law firms in this city and especially may remember Charles Mitchell. Before his Washington, the King County Prosecutor’s Of- from members of those firms who are grad- election as Mayor, he served over fourteen

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Mayor Mitchell was elected as the city’s Friday, June 15, 2007 beria, Coˆte d’Ivoire, Haiti, Burundi, Sudan, and first mayor. Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, it is fitting East Timor, and bolstered the missions in the During his two terms as Mayor, he worked that the Twin Cities Pride Parade falls on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Leb- to change the face of the city through numer- same day that former Minnesota State Sen- anon. These missions often come with difficult ous building campaigns, including a new high ator Allan Spear celebrates his 70th birthday. and complex mandates such as containing or school, a modern library, recreational facilities, For those unfamiliar with the legacy Allan cre- preventing the outbreak of conflict and its spill- and a post office. He also successfully worked ated in Minnesota, I want to take this moment over across borders or helping implement to establish an early warning system and ad- to recognize him, thank him, and extend my peace agreements. In 2005 alone, U.N. dress the city’s flooding problem. wishes for a very happy birthday. peacekeepers supported elections in five post- Madam Speaker, Mayor Mitchell passed Allan served in the Minnesota State Senate conflict countries, including Afghanistan, Bu- away last Saturday. He is survived by his wife from 1972 to 2000. He is widely recognized as rundi, Iraq, Liberia, and the Democratic Re- Betty and daughters Leslie Ann and Carrie, not only the first openly gay legislator in Min- public of the Congo. Through these efforts, stepdaughters Kim, Shannon, and Laurel, as nesota, but in the Nation, as well. Allan was over 56 million people were allowed to cast well as five grandchildren and step-grand- votes. children. certainly in uncharted waters—this was long before organizations like the Human Rights Currently, the U.N. Department of Peace- Mayor Mitchell was a good friend, commu- keeping Operations has more than 100,000 nity and civic leader that will be missed in both Campaign (HRC) or the Victory Fund even ex- isted. I’ve read accounts that Allan went public troops and personnel deployed in 18 peace- Alabama and Washington. His willingness to keeping missions and 13 political missions help others and dedication to his community is because he felt ‘‘lousy’’ for staying silent about worldwide, all with an annual budget of $6 bil- an inspiration for all in North Alabama and his sexuality during an antidiscrimination bill lion. This U.N. peacekeeping force has grown across the country to follow. I rise today to debate. His commitment to equal rights never five-fold over the last 10 years, reflecting not celebrate his life and honor his achievements. wavered and I think our new generation of only the broad international support for U.N. f GLBT legislators and allies is a testament to his courage and honesty. peacekeeping, but also the U.S. support for IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. RUTH In 1993, Allan was elected President of the new and expanded peacekeeping missions. ZISES Senate—the same year he succeeded in guid- In 2005, the Human Security Report, a ing the passage of Minnesota’s gay civil rights major international study funded in part by the HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN law. During the debate on this legislation, sev- Rockefeller Foundation, judged that, perhaps OF NEW YORK eral senators described homosexuality as ‘‘a contrary to popular belief, civil strife has plum- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES choice, not a condition of birth.’’ Spear infa- meted 80 percent worldwide since the early 90s. It attributed that decline to the rise in Friday, June 15, 2007 mously replied, ‘‘I’m 55 years old; it’s not a phase.’’ The amendment to Minnesota’s civil international activism, in particular the in- Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, it is with rights law is an incredible achievement. crease in support for and deployment of U.N. a heavy heart that I rise today to honor the Although I did not have the opportunity to peacekeeping missions and their growing memory of Ruth Zises, a dear friend and role work with Allan during my time in the Min- complexity. model, who sadly succumbed to illness earlier nesota legislature, his accomplishments over The U.S. Office of Management and Budget this year. recently granted all U.S. contributions made to Ruth was a unique woman whose presence 28 years in the State Senate certainly inspire my own work on civil and human rights. international peacekeeping activities three- brightened the faces and warmed the hearts stars, its highest rating. This distinction is re- of everyone she encountered. Ruth was a It is an honor for me to recognize Allan dur- ing our month of celebrating the accomplish- served for expenditures that ‘‘set ambitious deeply principled woman who wore her pas- goals, achieve results, are well-managed, and sions with profound pride. She was enor- ments and contributions of the GLBT commu- nity. Allan has made a real difference in the improve efficiency.’’ mously dedicated to her family and friends Madam Speaker, I take this opportunity to quality of family life in Minnesota. Because of and intensely devoted to her beliefs. Ruth commend the work and courage of our U.N. his unwavering commitment, we have much to translated her convictions into action by found- peacekeepers around the globe and the celebrate, and more to be hopeful for! Thank ing, together with her family, the Genesis Cen- logistical guidance provided by the U.N. De- you, Allan. ter in Jerusalem, an academy devoted to en- partment of Peacekeeping Operations. I hope hancing the lives of young adults by incor- f you will join me in supporting this resolution porating Jewish scholarship with civic engage- INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION drawing attention to these brave men and ment and political action. Ruth’s service and ON INTERNATIONAL UNITED NA- women and in honoring those who have sac- support of countless other institutions, organi- TIONS PEACEKEEPING DAY rificed their lives in the name of international zations and charities made her a model of peace. generosity. f While Ruth’s attention to the needs of her HON. JOHN P. SARBANES community was commendable, her family was OF MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- always the focal point of her life. Ruth’s devo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, tion to her husband Bernie, sons Selig, Sey- Friday, June 15, 2007 2008 mour and Jay, her nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, inspired all who knew her. Mr. SARBANES. Madam Speaker, I rise SPEECH OF Ruth’s life will be celebrated at the Annual today to introduce legislation commemorating the work of United Nations Peacekeepers by HON. PHIL HARE Reishit/Genesis Center Dinner on Tuesday, OF ILLINOIS recognizing May 29 as International United June 19, 2007. In honor of her memory, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Reishit students who have completed their Nations Peacekeeping Day. Thursday, June 14, 2007 study of the entire Mishnah will make a pres- Since 1945, our U.N. Peacekeepers have entation at the event. aided in resolving a wide array of very com- Mr. HARE. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong Madam Speaker, words can not capture the plex regional conflicts across the globe. In opposition to the amendment offered by the generosity of spirit and warmth that Ruth Zises many cases, these individuals have put them- Gentleman from Kentucky that would strip crit- exuded. All that can be said is that she will be selves at great risk and indeed made the ulti- ical Davis-Bacon protections from H.R. 2638, terribly missed by the scores of people fortu- mate sacrifice on behalf of a safer, more se- the fiscal year 2008 Department of Homeland nate enough to have had known her. cure global community. Since its inception, the Security Appropriations Act. Madam Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues United Nations has undertaken 61 field mis- The goal of the Davis-Bacon Act is to pro- to join me in recognizing and remembering the sions and helped implement 172 peaceful set- tect local construction wage standards by pre- exemplary life of Ruth Zises. tlements. These missions have ended regional venting contractors from bidding for federally

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He served in Korea where he flew by federal grants and other forms of federal fi- teacher’s assistant. Lenora is currently serving helicopter missions in and out of the DMZ. nancial assistance to states and localities. as President, CEO, and Co-Founder of the Later he served in Germany where he flew Section 536 has therefore been included in River City Community Development Corpora- aerial reconnaissance missions along the H.R. 2638 in order to assure the consistent tion. William III retired from the Air Force and former East German border, and directly con- application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage is currently employed with the Army and Air tributed to our Nation’s Cold War victory. Upon standards to construction projects funded with Force Exchange System. Leonard is an Inde- return from Germany, Colonel King served at federal assistance. pendent Insurance Account Executive and the Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Georgia Contrary to arguments we have heard this assistant pastor of the Berean Baptist Church and supported Operation Uphold Democracy morning, numerous recent academic studies in Brooklyn, New York. Martha Case Jarvis is in Haiti, and flew reconnaissance missions demonstrate that the application of Davis- the proud grandmother of fourteen and great- against Cuba. Bacon prevailing wage standards to construc- grandmother of seven children. In 1995 Colonel King was assigned to the tion projects does not substantially increase June 14th marks Mrs. Jarvis’ 90th birthday. Army’s Operational Support Airlift Command the cost of public works projects. She has seen many significant historical where he served in numerous leadership posi- Additionally, claims that the application of events over the past 90 years, including six tions coordinating operations and training for Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards to re- wars, more presidents than she can remem- over 80 subordinate units throughout the cipients of DHS grants violates states’ rights ber, and several heartbreaking national disas- globe, and orchestrating uninterrupted airlift raise a legal argument that was resolved 70 ters. During her life Mrs. Jarvis has faced a support for Theater Commanders in Saudi years ago when the Supreme Court held that countless number of personal trials, but she Arabia and Bosnia. He was then selected for federal statutes which offer financial assist- never faltered. She knew she had a family to C–20 Gulfstream jet training in Savannah, ance subject to acceptance of federal stand- raise and a home to run, and she did both Georgia, before taking Command of the ards do not invade state sovereignty. The stat- with a lot of elbow grease, tenacity, and ten- Army’s elite jet detachment in Hawaii. While in ute simply extends the right for states and lo- der loving care. command, Colonel King successfully managed calities to accept or reject the opportunity to Outside of her home, Mrs. Jarvis was very a complex split-based operation, providing Hu- obtain DHS grants and other federal financial active in her church and community. She was manitarian support in East Timor, while simul- assistance to help meet security and recovery a devoted member of the Eastern Stars. She taneously providing worldwide airlift support to needs. was also one of the first African-Americans to senior military and civilian leaders throughout By guaranteeing payment of the prevailing qualify to register and vote in Currituck Coun- Pacific Command (PACOM). local wage rate, Davis-Bacon provides a better ty. Following his command in the Pacific, Colo- standard of living and economic security for While Martha Case Jarvis did not set the nel King returned to Washington where he workers, particularly in rural communities and world on fire with inventions or miraculous served as an aviation staff officer, and helped small towns like those in my Congressional medical cures, she has certainly made a dif- develop the Army’s fixed-wing doctrine and fu- district. It is crucial that these protections re- ference to the hundreds of people she ture cargo airplane requirements. Colonel King main in H.R. 2638. Accordingly, I urge my col- touched along the way. Her children are eter- was then selected for the Army Congressional leagues to reject the Rogers Amendment. nally grateful for her guidance and devotion, Fellowship Program where he served as my f and they are honored to follow in her foot- Military Legislative Assistant. Following his steps. I ask my colleagues to join me in pay- Fellowship, Colonel King served as the Deputy TO HONOR MARTHA ANN CASE ing tribute to this outstanding citizen. Chief of Legislative Liaison at National Guard JARVIS f Bureau, and then as Deputy Chief for Reserve Affairs at Army Congressional Liaison in the HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD TRIBUTE TO COLONEL JAMES F. Pentagon. OF NORTH CAROLINA KING, JR. During his time as a Congressional Legisla- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive Liaison, Colonel King provided out- Friday, June 15, 2007 HON. JACK KINGSTON standing leadership, advice, and sound profes- OF GEORGIA sional judgment on numerous critical issues of Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enduring importance to both the Army and the to pay tribute to an outstanding citizen, Mrs. Friday, June 15, 2007 Congress. Jim’s counsel and support were in- Martha Case Jarvis. Mrs. Jarvis was not a pio- valuable to Army leaders and Members of neer in the field of medicine, but she certainly Mr. KINGSTON. Madam Speaker, I rise Congress as they considered the impact of found innovative ways of caring for the med- today to pay tribute to an exceptional officer of their decisions on these important issues, and ical needs of her six children. Her field of ex- the United States Army, Colonel James F. it is my privilege to recognize his many con- pertise was not in the world of business, al- King, Jr., upon his retirement after more than tributions. I commend his superb service to though she taught her children the importance 20 years of distinguished service to our Na- the United States Army and our great Nation. of hard work. Mrs. Jarvis worked two jobs her tion. On behalf of Congress and the United entire life. She was an exceptional home- I came to know Colonel Jim King in 2001 States of America, I thank Colonel Jim King, maker, and she worked tirelessly in the fields when he was selected as an Army Congres- his wife Cindy, and his entire family for the until her health no longer permitted. Between sional Fellow, and became my Military Legisla- commitment, sacrifices, and contributions that these two occupations, she instilled in her chil- tive Assistant during the historic year following they have made throughout his honorable mili- dren integrity, honesty, diligence, faith, persist- the tragic events of September 11th. Our Na- tary service. I congratulate Colonel Jim King ence, and the ability to see that hard work tion was still recovering from the attacks, and on completing an exceptional and extremely yields great rewards. we were thrust into the war against terror in successful military career, and wish him bless- Mrs. Jarvis was born on June 14, 1917 to Afghanistan. Jim handled all my National De- ings and success in all his future endeavors. the late Joseph and Emily Case in the back- fense matters during this very challenging time f woods of Powells Point, North Carolina. She in our Nation’s history, and he did an out- was the fifth of eight children and is now the standing job. WE NEED IMMIGRATION REFORM sole survivor. Joseph Case was a Surfman in Prior to becoming a Congressional Fellow, the United States Lifesaving Service, while Colonel King had a long and distinguished ca- HON. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS Emily was the homemaker. reer in the Army. After graduating from Geor- OF ARIZONA Madam Speaker, Mrs. Jarvis met, fell in gia State University in 1985, he attended the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES love, and married Columbus Jarvis in 1934. United States Army Officer Candidate School This union produced six outstanding children: at Fort Benning, Georgia and was commis- Friday, June 15, 2007 Norma Shirley of Barco, N.C.; Patricia Ann of sioned as a Second Lieutenant. After his initial Ms. GIFFORDS. Madam Speaker, I rise Wappingers Falls, N.Y.; Ardella J. of Moyock, assignment as a Second Lieutenant, he was today in order to express my congratulations

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:22 Jun 16, 2007 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.060 E15JNPT1 bajohnson on PRODPC60 with REMARKS June 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1317 to the bipartisan coalition of Senators that suc- uated from Green High School where he Leading a top 10 track program just a few ceeded in reviving their efforts to pass a com- played soccer. His family, friends and loved years after the team, in Jurich’s words, prehensive immigration reform package this ones fondly recall his sense of humor and couldn’t ‘‘have finished third in its own intra- year. contagious smile. After graduation he joined mural meet before.’’ Impossible. I applaud the decision made by my col- the Air Force and was stationed at Lackland Winning the Orange Bowl a decade after leagues in the other Chamber to bring their bill Air Force Base and was on his second tour of the team failed to win a second game. Impos- back to the floor for debate. There will be an Iraq as an agent within the Air Force Office of sible. Special Investigations. opportunity for amendments, from both sides Enticing Rick Pitino to town just 4 years of the aisle, in order to craft a final version of I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to his mother and father, Donna and Les after his historic run at UK. Incredibly impos- this legislation. sible. It is also time for the House to get an immi- Kuglics, his sister Emily and all of his family gration reform package to the floor so that the and friends who mourn the loss of this incred- But, with Tom Jurich, nothing is impossible President will get a bill to his desk soon. ible young man. The day they had to say fare- in Louisville. In southern Arizona, immigration reform is well to Matthew was probably the hardest day This year he fielded new teams in four not just a political debate. Funding that this bill the family has faced and my thoughts and sports, sent nine teams to NCAA tournaments, promises will go directly to the front lines, to prayers go out to them. Matthew was laid to and UofL—once a school that struggled to places like Douglas, Elfrida, Bisbee, Tubac, rest on Wednesday, June 13, 2007. I thank comply with Title IX regulations—now exceeds and Naco. Passing comprehensive immigra- Matthew for the sacrifice he made by answer- those regulations. tion reform will ensure that in Arizona and ing the call to fight for our freedom and secu- For all the awards, all the accolades, and all elsewhere along the border our communities rity. the accomplishments, however, Tom Jurich’s will have the resources available to secure our f greatest calling card is his consistent recogni- border and relieve communities from the bur- HONORING TOM JURICH, 2007 ATH- tion that he is dealing not just with athletes, den of illegal immigration. LETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR but with student athletes. Half of his student My district knows first hand what happens athletes receive at least a B average. when people in Washington turn their heads His commitment to the whole University has away from the issue of illegal immigration. I HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH OF KENTUCKY consistently been displayed though his dy- urge all of us to keep working toward legisla- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES namic partnership with President James tion that will create a comprehensive immigra- Ramsey. Their leadership has helped trans- Friday, June 15, 2007 tion policy. form the campus’s landscape and level of We must work alongside our colleagues in Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, I rise pride, facilitating UofL’s shift from a largely the Senate to craft a solution that is in the today in recognition of the National Athletic Di- commuter school to a top notch higher-learn- best interest for all Americans. rector of the Year, Tom Jurich. While it has ing institution capable of attracting the bright- f taken 10 years at the helm of the Cardinal est students in the nation and around the athletics program for him to be honored as the globe. With the openings of Papa John’s Car- TRIBUTE TO STAFF SGT. nation’s finest AD, in my hometown of Louis- MATTHEW KUGLICS dinal Stadium, Jim Patterson Field, Cardinal ville, this has been a well-known fact almost Park, the most modern practice facilities in the from the start. nation, and the announcement of a new bas- When Tom Jurich first arrived on the Univer- HON. RALPH REGULA ketball arena, the momentum of the Athletic OF OHIO sity of Louisville campus in 1997, he took con- Department has helped spur a decade of un- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trol of a program with little to brag about off paralleled growth throughout the University. Friday, June 15, 2007 the hardwood. Today, the Cardinal baseball team will play in the college world series—an Today, as the Cardinal baseball team em- Mr. REGULA. Madam Speaker, I rise today amazing achievement for a club that had barks on another new chapter for the Univer- to pay tribute to a hero from my district, Staff never played a single post season game prior sity of Louisville, it is clear that under Tom Sgt. Matthew Kuglics. Matthew was one of two to Jurich’s arrival. Today’s appearance makes Jurich’s leadership more and greater mile- airmen who died in Kirkuk, Iraq when their ve- UofL one of just two schools to have played stones lay ahead for the athletic department, hicle was hit by a roadside bomb. He had just in the Final Four, a BCS bowl, and the Final the University, and the city of Louisville. I am celebrated his 25th birthday. I ask the House Four in the last 3 years. happy he calls Louisville his home, awed by of Representatives to honor this courageous While these accomplishments are astound- his success, and proud to have the oppor- young man who died in service to his country. ing, they are the norm for a leader who regu- tunity to congratulate Tom Jurich, 2007 Ath- Matthew grew up in North Canton and grad- larly achieves the impossible. letic Director of the Year. Go Cards!

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HIGHLIGHTS The House passed H.R. 2638, Department of Homeland Security Appro- priations Act, 2008 The House passed H.R. 2642, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 Senate Kohl (for DeMint) Amendment No. 1546 (to Chamber Action Amendment No. 1502), to provide that legislation Routine Proceedings, pages S7779–S7799 that would increase the national average fuel prices Measures Introduced: Six bills were introduced, as for automobiles is subject to a point of order in the follows: S. 1633–1638. Page S7792 Senate. Page S7780 Corker Amendment No. 1608 (to Amendment Measures Considered: No. 1502), to allow clean fuels to meet the renew- CLEAN Energy Act: Senate continued consideration able fuel standard. Pages S7780–81 of H.R. 6, to reduce our Nation’s dependency on Cardin Amendment No. 1520 (to Amendment foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and al- No. 1502), to promote the energy independence of ternative energy resources, promoting new emerging the United States. Pages S7781–82 energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, Domenici (for Thune) Amendment No. 1609 (to and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Re- Amendment No. 1502), to provide requirements for newables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, tak- the designation of national interest electric trans- ing action on the following amendment proposed mission corridors. Pages S7782–83 thereto: Pages S7780–89 Cardin Amendment No. 1610 (to Amendment Adopted: No. 1502), to provide for the siting, construction, Salazar Amendment No. 1524 (to Amendment expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas ter- No. 1502), to express the sense of Congress relating minals. Pages S7783–85 to the use of renewable resources to generate energy. Collins Amendment No. 1615 (to Amendment Pages S7785–87 Pending: No. 1502), to provide for the development and co- Reid Amendment No. 1502, in the nature of a ordination of a comprehensive and integrated United States research program that assists the people of the substitute. Page S7780 Reid (for Bingaman) Amendment No. 1537 (to United States and the world to understand, assess, Amendment No. 1502), to provide for a renewable and predict human-induced and natural processes of abrupt climate change. Pages S7798–99 portfolio standard. Page S7780 Klobuchar (for Bingaman) Amendment No. 1573 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- (to Amendment No. 1537), to provide for a renew- viding that Senate resume consideration of the bill Page S7798 able portfolio standard. Page S7780 at 3:30 p.m., on Monday, June 18, 2007. Bingaman (for Klobuchar) Amendment No. 1557 Additional Cosponsors: Pages S7792–93 (to Amendment No. 1502), to establish a national Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: greenhouse gas registry. Page S7780 Page S7793 Kohl Amendment No. 1519 (to Amendment No. 1502), to amend the Sherman Act to make oil-pro- Additional Statements: Pages S7791–92 ducing and exporting cartels illegal. Page S7780 Amendments Submitted: Pages S7793–98

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Pages H6497–98 made available for customs and border protection Rejected: fencing, infrastructure, and technology from being McHenry amendment to Foxx amendment that used for anything but at least two layers of rein- sought to replace the dollar amount proposed in the forced fencing and roads (by a recorded vote of 149 Foxx amendment for the Office of the Secretary and ayes to 272 noes, Roll No. 486); Page H6495 Executive Management with ‘‘$8,961,000’’ (by a re- Forbes amendment that sought to prohibit funds corded vote of 108 ayes to 300 noes, Roll No. 466); from being used to extend the designation of any Pages H6480–81 foreign state under the Immigration and Nationality McHenry amendment that sought to increase Act (by a recorded vote of 123 ayes to 298 noes, funding, by offset, for the United States Citizenship Roll No. 487); Pages H6495–96 and Immigration Services by $30 million (by re- Rogers (KY) amendment that sought to require corded vote of 207 ayes to 214 noes, Roll No. 474); that this Act comply with the Davis-Bacon Act (by Pages H6486–87 a recorded vote of 145 ayes to 277 noes, Roll No. Pearce amendment that sought to increase funds, 488); and Pages H6496–97 by offset, to the United States Customs and Border Rogers (KY) amendment (No. 1 printed in the Protection Salaries and Expenses by $125 million (by Congressional Record of June 11, 2007) that sought a recorded vote of 96 ayes to 327 noes, Roll No. to reduce funding for the Department of Homeland Security by 5.7 percent over the next year (by a re- 475); Page H6487 Carter amendment that sought to strike the pro- corded vote of 178 ayes to 243 noes, Roll No. 489). viso regarding border fencing requirements under Page H6497 the Border Security, Fencing, Infrastructure, and Point of Order sustained against: Technology heading (by a recorded vote of 190 ayes Obey amendment that sought to prohibit funds in this or any other Act from being used to pay more to 233 noes, Roll No. 476); Page H6488 than one dollar for a legislative earmark as defined McCaul (TX) amendment (No. 98 printed in the in clause 9 of Rule XXI. Page H6498 Congressional Record of June 12, 2007) that sought to strike a proviso under the Air and Marine Inter- Agreed that the Clerk be authorized to make diction, Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement technical and conforming changes to reflect the ac- heading (by a recorded vote of 192 ayes to 232 noes, tions of the House. Page H6518 H. Res. 473, the rule providing for consideration Roll No. 477); Pages H6488–89 of the bill, was agreed to on Tuesday, June 12th. Bilbray amendment that relates to funding for REAL ID (by a recorded vote of 155 ayes to 268 Moment of Silence: The House observed a moment noes, Roll No. 479); Page H6490 of silence in honor of Donald Clancy, former Mem- McCaul (TX) amendment (No. 99 printed in the ber of Congress. Page H6517 Congressional Record of June 12, 2007) that sought Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Ap- to strike section 531 relating to the MAX–HR propriations Act, 2008—Order of Business: The project (by a recorded vote of 184 ayes to 238 noes, House agreed that it shall be in order at any time Roll No. 480); Pages H6490–91 for the Speaker to declare the House resolved into Rogers (KY) amendment (No. 2 printed in the the Committee of the Whole House on the State of Congressional Record of June 11, 2007) that relates the Union for consideration of the bill H.R. 2642; to a limitation on total number of airport screeners that the first reading of the bill shall be dispensed (by a recorded vote of 168 ayes to 255 noes, Roll with; that all points of order against consideration of No. 481); Pages H6491–92 the bill are waived except those arising under clause

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9 or 10 of rule 21; that general debate shall be con- Closure Account by $30,000,000 (by a recorded vote fined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour of 110 ayes to 304 noes, Roll No. 492); equally divided and controlled by the chairman and Pages H6534–36, H6561–62 ranking minority member of the Committee on Ap- Blumenauer amendment that relates to funding propriations; that the bill shall be considered for for BRAC 1990 (by a recorded vote of 68 ayes to amendment under the five-minute rule; that no 347 noes, Roll No. 493); Pages H6536–38, H6562 amendment shall be in order except those on a list Price (GA) amendment (No. 17 printed in the submitted to the desk; and that when the committee Congressional Record of June 14, 2007) that sought rises and reports the bill back to the House with a to reduce funding for BRAC by $50 million, and in- recommendation that the bill do pass, the previous crease funding for the Veterans Health Administra- question shall be considered as ordered on the bill tion medical services by $22 million (by a recorded and amendments thereto to final passage without in- vote of 154 ayes to 260 noes, Roll No. 494); and tervening motion except one motion to recommit Pages H6538–42, H6562–63 with or without instructions. Pages H6518–19 Garrett (NJ) amendment (No. 1 printed in the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Ap- Congressional Record of June 12, 2007) that in- propriations Act, 2008: The House passed H.R. creases, by offset, funding for construction of State 2642, making appropriations for military construc- Extended Care Facilities by $10 million (by a re- tion, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related corded vote of 206 ayes to 211 noes, Roll No. 496). agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, Pages H6549–51, H6564 2008, by a yea-and-nay vote of 409 yeas to 2 nays, Withdrawn: Roll No. 498. Pages H6519–67, H6565–66 Corrine Brown (FL) amendment that was offered Agreed to: and subsequently withdrawn that relates to funding Franks (AZ) amendment (No. 8 printed in the for Gainesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center; Congressional Record of June 13, 2007) that strikes Page H6549 section 125 relating to the conduct of studies of Hall (NY) amendment (No. 3 printed in the Con- missile defense; Pages H6542–46 gressional Record of June 12, 2007) that was offered Capito amendment regarding the submission of a and subsequently withdrawn that sought to prohibit report on the implementation of the Office of Rural the use of any funds from being used to provide to Health; Pages H6548–49 any officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs Wilson (NM) amendment that provides $2 mil- who is appointed by the President, by and with the lion for the Advisory Committee on Women Vet- consent of the Senate, or to any Deputy Under Sec- erans; Pages H6551–53 retary or Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Depart- Blackburn amendment (No. 13 printed in the ment of Veterans Affairs a performance award or a Congressional Record of June 14, 2007) that strikes performance-based cash award; and Pages H6555–56 the word ‘‘encouraged’’ and inserts the word ‘‘di- Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment that was offered and rected’’ in section 405 relating to ‘‘E-commerce’’ subsequently withdrawn that sought to add a new section requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to technologies and procedures; Page H6553 Upton amendment that prohibits funds from increase the number of medical centers specializing being used to purchase any light bulbs that do not in post-traumatic stress disorder in underserved have the ‘‘ENERGY STAR’’ designation; urban areas. Pages H6556–58 Point of Order sustained against: Pages H6558–59 Moran (KS) amendment that increases funding, by Pearce amendment that sought to prohibit funds offset, for the Medical Administration by $125 mil- from being used to reimburse employees of the De- lion (by a recorded vote of 264 ayes to 152 noes, partment of Veterans Affairs for official travel ex- penses until the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in- Roll No. 495); and Pages H6546–48, H6563–64 creases the mileage reimbursement rate payable Musgrave amendment that adds a new section under section 111 of title 38, United States Code. prohibiting the use of funds for any action that is related to, or promotes the expansion of, the bound- Pages H6559–61 aries or size of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in Calendar Wednesday: Agreed by unanimous con- southeastern Colorado (by a recorded vote of 383 sent to dispense with the Calendar Wednesday busi- ayes to 34 noes, Roll No. 497). ness of Wednesday, June 20th. Page H6567 Pages H6553–55, H6564–65 Meeting Hour: Agreed that when the House ad- Rejected: journs today, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Hayes amendment that sought to increase fund- Monday, June 18th for Morning Hour debate. ing, by offset, for the Department of Defense Base Page H6567

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Health and Human Services, and Education, Interior, and be Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia, Peter Mi- Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September chael McKinley, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Re- 30, 2008, 2 p.m., SD–106. public of Peru, and Patrick Dennis Duddy, of Maine, to June 22, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human be Ambassador to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Services, Education, and Related Agencies, to hold hear- 10 a.m., SD–419. ings to examine a new vision for medical research relating June 20, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine to the fiscal year 2008 budget for the National Institutes the nominations of Anne Woods Patterson, of Virginia, of Health, 10 a.m., SD–116. to be Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Committee on Armed Services: June 19, business meeting Nancy J. Powell, of Iowa, to be Ambassador to Nepal, to consider the nomination of Preston M. Geren, of Joseph Adam Ereli, of the District of Columbia, to be Texas, to be Secretary of the Army, 9:30 a.m., SH–216. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Richard Boyce Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: June Norland, of Iowa, to be Ambassador to the Republic of 20, to hold hearings to examine reauthorization of the Uzbekistan, and Stephen A. Seche, of Virginia, to be Am- Hope VI Program, 2 p.m., SD–538. bassador to the Republic of Yemen, 3 p.m., SD–419. June 21, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine June 21, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine working towards ending homelessness, focusing on the re- a strategic assessment of United States and Russia rela- authorization of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assist- tions, 9:30 a.m., SD–419. ance Act (Public Law 100–77), 10 a.m., SD–538. June 21, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Committee on the Budget: June 21, to hold hearings to the nominations of John L. Withers II, of Maryland, to examine health care and the budget, focusing on issues be Ambassador to the Republic of Albania, Charles Lewis and challenges for reform, 10 a.m., SD–608. English, of New York, to be Ambassador to Bosnia and Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: June Herzegovina, Cameron Munter, of California, to be Am- 20, Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and bassador to the Republic of Serbia, Roderick W. Moore, Security, to hold an oversight hearing to examine foreign of Rhode Island, to be Ambassador to the Republic of aviation repair stations, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. Montenegro, and J. Christian Kennedy, of Indiana, to be June 21, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Ambassador during his tenure of service as Special Envoy telephone number porting anc caller-ID spoofing, 10 for Holocaust Issues, 2 p.m., SD–419. a.m., SR–253. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: June June 21, Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and 20, business meeting to consider original bills entitled, Innovation, to hold hearings to examine energy efficiency ‘‘The Higher Education Access Reconciliation Act’’, and technologies and programs, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. ‘‘The Higher Education Amendments of 2007’’, and other Committee on Environment and Public Works: June 20, pending calendar business, 9:30 a.m., SD–628. Subcommittee on Superfund and Environmental Health, to hold hearings to examine the Environmental Protection Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Agency’s response to 9–11, focusing on lessons learned June 19, to hold hearings to examine the Juvenile Diabe- for future emergency preparedness, 10 a.m., SD–406. tes Research Foundation and the federal government, fo- June 21, Full Committee, to continue hearings to ex- cusing on a model public-private partnership accelerating amine the case for the California waiver, including an up- research toward a cure, 9:30 a.m., SD–106. date from the Environmental Protection Agency, 10 a.m., June 21, Ad Hoc Subcommittee on State, Local, and SD–406. Private Sector Preparedness and Integration, to hold hear- Committee on Finance: June 19, business meeting to con- ings to examine the state of public-private collaboration sider an original bill entitled, ‘‘Energy Advancement and in preparing for and responding to national catastrophes, Investment Act of 2007’’, 10 a.m., SD–215. 2 p.m., SD–342. June 21, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Committee on Indian Affairs: June 21, to continue over- barriers to work to be overcome for individuals receiving sight hearings to examine law enforcement in Indian Social Security Disability Benefits, 10 a.m., SD–215. Country, 9:30 a.m., SR–485. Committee on Foreign Relations: June 19, to hold hearings Committee on the Judiciary: June 20, to hold hearings to to examine the nominations of June Carter Perry, of the examine rising crime in the aftermath of Hurricane District of Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Republic Katrina, 10 a.m., SD–226. of Sierra Leone, Frederick B. Cook, of Florida, to be Am- June 20, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine bassador to the Central African Republic, Robert B. pending judicial nominations, 2:30 p.m., SD–226. Nolan, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of June 21, Full Committee, business meeting to consider Lesotho, and Maurice S. Parker, of California, to be Am- S. 1145, to amend title 35, United States Code, to pro- bassador to the Kingdom of Swaziland, 10 a.m., SD–419. vide for patent reform, S. Res. 230, designating the June 19, Subcommittee on International Operations month of July 2007, as ‘‘National Teen Safe Driver and Organizations, Democracy and Human Rights, to Month’’, S. Res. 231, recognizing the historical signifi- hold hearings to examine the passport backlog and the cance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the Department of State’s response to the Western Hemi- sense of the Senate that history should be regarded as a sphere Travel Initiative, 2:30 p.m., SD–419. means for understanding the past and solving the chal- June 20, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine lenges of the future, and the nomination of Leslie South- the nominations of William R. Brownfield, of Texas, to wick, of Mississippi, to be United States Circuit Judge

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for the Fifth Circuit, and possible authorization of sub- June 22, Subcommittee on Environment and Haz- poenas in connection with the investigation of the legal ardous Materials, hearing on H.R. 1534. Mercury Export basis for the warrantless wiretap program, 10 a.m., Ban Act of 2007, 10 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. SD–226. June 22, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and June 21, Full Committee, to hold an oversight hearing the Internet, hearing entitled ‘‘Images Kids See on the to examine the Civil Rights Division of the Department Screen,’’ 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. of Justice, 2 p.m., SD–226. Committee on Financial Services, June 19, hearing on Committee on Rules and Administration: June 20, to hold Credit Reports: Consumers’ Ability to Dispute and hearings to examine S. 1285, to reform the financing of Change Inaccurate Information, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Senate elections, 10 a.m., SR–301. June 20, full Committee, hearing to receive the annual Select Committee on Intelligence: June 19, to hold hearings testimony of the Secretary of the Treasury regarding the to examine the nomination of John A. Rizzo, of the Dis- State of the International Financial System, 10 a.m., 2128 trict of Columbia, to be General Counsel of the Central Rayburn. Intelligence Agency, 2:30 p.m., SD–106. June 21, Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, June 21, Full Committee, to hold closed hearings to and Government Sponsored Enterprises, hearing entitled examine certain intelligence matters, 3:30 p.m., SH–219. ‘‘Examining a Legislative Solution to Extend and Revise Special Committee on Aging: June 21, to hold hearings to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act,’’ 10 a.m., 2128 Ray- examine America’s aging farming population, focusing on burn. the threat to the future of American agriculture as aging June 21, Subcommittee on Housing and Community farmers are not being replaced by younger generations, 11 Opportunity, hearing entitled ‘‘Reauthorization of the a.m., SR–325. HOPE VI Program,’’ 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. June 22, Subcommittee on Housing and Community House Committees Opportunity, hearing entitled ‘‘Homeowner Downpay- Committee on Agriculture, June 19, Subcommittee on ment Assistance Programs and Related Issues, 10 a.m., General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, to 2128 Rayburn. consider H.R. 2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007, 10 Committee on Foreign Affairs, June 19, hearing on South a.m., 1300 Longworth. America and the United States: How to Fix a Broken Re- Committee on Armed Services, June 20, hearing on Orga- lationship, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. nizing the Roles, Missions, and Requirements of the De- June 19, Subcommittee on Middle East and South partment of Defense, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. Asia, hearing on Working in a War Zone: Post Trau- Committee on Education and Labor, June 19, Sub- matic Stress Disorders in Civilians Returning from Iraq, committee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning and 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. Competitiveness, hearing on Building on the Success of June 20, Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health, 35 Years of Title IX, 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. hearing on World Refugee Day 2007, 9:30 a.m., 2172 June 20, full Committee, to mark up the following Rayburn. bills: H.R. 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Co- June 20, Subcommittee on Europe, hearing on Adding operation Act of 2007; and H.R. 2693, To direct the Oc- Hezbollah to the EU Terrorist List, 1 p.m., 2200 Ray- cupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a burn. standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl, 10:30 June 21, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonprolifera- a.m., 2175 Rayburn. tion, and Trade, to mark up the Overseas Private Invest- June 21, Subcommittee on Workforce Protection, hear- ment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007, 1 p.m., ing on Balancing Work and Family: What Policies Best 2255 Rayburn. Support American Families? 1:30 p.m., 2175 Rayburn. June 22, full Committee, hearing on the Future of Committee on Energy and Commerce, June 19, Sub- NATO: How Valuable an Asset? 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. committee on Health, to mark up the following: Pre- Committee on Homeland Security: June 19, Subcommittee scription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007; Medical on Management, Investigations and Oversight, hearing on Device User Fee Amendments of 2007; Best Pharma- Ensuring We Have Well-Trained Boots on the Ground ceuticals for Children Amendment of 2007; Pediatric Re- at the Border, 11 a.m., 311 Cannon. search Improvement Act; to amend the Federal Food, June 19, Subcommittee on Transportation Security, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve drug safety; To and Infrastructure Protection, hearing on Keeping the amend the Public Health Service to provide for the estab- Border Secure: Examining Potential Threats Posed by lishment of a clinical trial registry database and a clinical Cross Border Trucking, 1:30 p.m., 1539 Rayburn. trial registry database and a clinical trial results database; June 20, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, hearing on with respect to conflicts of interest; To amend the Federal Hacking the Homeland: Investigating Cybersecurity Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the estab- Vulnerabilities at the Department of Homeland Security, lishment of the Reagan-Udall Institute for Applied Bio- 2 p.m., 311 Cannon. medical Research; and the Pediatric Medical Device Safe- June 21, Subcommittee on Management, Investigations ty and Improvement of 2007, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. and Oversight, to continue hearings on You Don’t Know

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What You Don’t Know: Has the Department of Home- Committee on Science and Technology, June 19, Sub- land Security Improved its Ability to Maintain Situa- committee on Energy and Environment, hearing on Re- tional Awareness Since Hurricane Katrina? 12 noon, 1539 search, Education and Training Programs to Facilitate Longworth. Adoption of Solar Energy Technologies, 10 a.m., 2318 June 21, Subcommittee on Emerging Communications, Rayburn. Preparedness, and Response, hearing on Challenges Facing June 19, Subcommittee on Research and Science Edu- First Responders in Border Communities, 10 a.m., 1539 cation, hearing on the Role of Community Colleges and Longworth. Industry in Meeting the Demand for Skilled Production Committee on the Judiciary: June 19, Subcommittee on Workers and Technicians in the 21st Century Economy, Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, hearing on 3 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. War Profiteering and Other Contractor Crimes Com- June 21, Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, mitted Overseas, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. to consider the following measures: the Biofuels Research June 19, Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Development Enhancement Act; and H.R. 1933, De- Refugees, Border Security, and International Law, to con- partment of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Re- tinue hearings on Comprehensive Immigration Reform: search, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007, 10 Government Perspectives on Immigration Statistics, 4 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. p.m., 2237 Rayburn. June 22, full Committee, to consider H.R. 2698, Fed- June 21, Subcommittee on Commercial and Adminis- eral Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization trative Law, to continue hearings on the Continuing In- Act of 2007, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. vestigation into the U.S. Attorney Controversy and Re- Committee on Small Business, June 20, Subcommittee on lated Matters, 12 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. Contracting and Technology, hearing on meeting the June 21, Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Workforce Demands of Small Bio-Energy Businesses, 10 Rights, and Civil Liberties, hearing on the following a.m., 2360 Rayburn. bills: H.R. 558, African American Farmers Benefit Relief June 21, full Committee, hearing on Increasing Invest- Act of 2007; and H.R. 899, Pigford Claims Remedy Act ment in Our Nation’s Small Businesses, 2 p.m., 2360 of 2007, 9 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Rayburn. Committee on Natural Resources: June 19, Subcommittee Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, June 19, on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans, to mark up the fol- Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous lowing bills: H.R. 1834, National Ocean Exploration Materials, hearing on Benefits of Intercity Passenger Rail, Program Act; and H.R. 2400, Ocean and Coastal Map- 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. ping Integration Act, 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth. June 20, full Committee, to continue consideration June 19, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and H.R. 2701, Transportation Energy Security and Climate Public Lands, oversight hearing on Wildfire Preparedness: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure, 10 Change Mitigation Act of 2007, 11 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. a.m., 1324 Longworth. June 21, Subcommittee on Economic Development, June 21, Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, hearing Oceans, hearing on H.R. 767, Refuge Ecology Protection, on the Responsibility of the Department of Homeland Se- Assistance, and Immediate Response Act, 10 a.m., 1324 curity and the Federal Protective Service to Ensure Con- Longworth. tract Guards Protect Federal Employees and Workplaces, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, June 19, 10 a.m., 2253 Rayburn. to consider pending business, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, June 19, Subcommittee June 19, Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, hearing on and National Archives, hearing on Protecting Patient Pri- the following bills: H.R. 585, To amend title 38, United vacy in Healthcare Information Systems, 2 p.m., 2154 States Code, to expand the number of individuals quali- Rayburn. fying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury pro- June 20, Subcommittee on Government Management, tection coverage under Servicemembers’ Group Life Insur- Organization, and Procurement, hearing on Inspectors ance; H.R. 156, To amend title 38, United States Code, General: Independence Accountability, 2 p.m., 2247 Ray- to provide for payment of dependency and indemnity burn. compensation to the Survivors of former prisoners of war June 21, Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal who died on or before September 30, 1999, under the Services, and the District of Columbia, hearing on Ensur- same eligibility conditions as apply to payment of de- ing a Merit-Based Employment System: An Examination pendency and indemnity compensation to the Survivors of of the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of former prisoners of war who died after that date; and Special Counsel; followed by a meeting on the District of H.R. 704, To amend title 38, United States Code, to re- Columbia Autonomy legislation, 2 p.m.,2247 Rayburn. duce from age 57 to age 55 the age after which the re- June 22, full Committee, hearing on the Response of marriage of the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran the Department of Health and Human Services to the shall not result in termination of dependency and indem- Nation’s Emergency Care Crisis, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. nity compensation otherwise payable to that surviving Committee on Rules, June 19, to consider the State, For- spouse, 2 p.m., 334 Cannon. eign Operations, and Related Programs appropriations for June 20, full Committee, hearing on Priority 8 Vet- fiscal year 2008, 2 p.m., H–313 Capitol. erans, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon.

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Committee on Ways and Means, June 19, Subcommittee Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warm- on Income Security and Family Support, hearing on Dis- ing, June 19, hearing on Green Cities: Mayoral Initiatives connected and Disadvantaged Youth, 1 p.m., B–318 Ray- to Reduce Global Warming Pollution, 2 p.m., room to burn. be announced. June 21, Subcommittee on Health, hearing on Bene- ficiary Protections in Medicare Part D, 2 p.m., 1100 Joint Meetings Longworth. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: June 21, June 21, Subcommittee on Social Security, hearing on to hold hearings to examine the Guantanamo Bay deten- Protecting the Privacy of the Social Security Number tion camp, focusing on the implications for United States from Identity Theft, 10 a.m., B–318 Rayburn. human rights leadership, 10 a.m., 2325 Rayburn.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2 p.m., Monday, June 18 12:30 p.m., Monday, June 18

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: After the transaction of any Program for Monday: To be announced. morning business (not to extend beyond 3:30 p.m.), Sen- ate will resume consideration of H.R. 6, CLEAN Energy Act.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E1302, E1303 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E1301, E1303, E1305 Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E1309 Regula, Ralph, Ohio, E1317 Ackerman, Gary L., N.Y., E1315 Israel, Steve, N.Y., E1313 Reichert, David G., Wash., E1314 Alexander, Rodney, La., E1313 Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E1312 Sarbanes, John P., Md., E1315 Becerra, Xavier, Calif., E1309 Kingston, Jack, Ga., E1316 Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E1309 Butterfield, G.K., N.C., E1316 Lampson, Nick, Tex., E1306 Coble, Howard, N.C., E1310 Latham, Tom, Iowa, E1302, E1303 Smith, Adrian, Nebr., E1310 Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr., Ala., E1314 Lewis, Jerry, Calif., E1308 Smith, Lamar, Tex., E1314 Davis, Danny K., Ill., E1313 Michaud, Michael H., Me., E1312 Tanner, John S., Tenn., E1307 Ellison, Kieth, Minn., E1315 Mitchell, Harry E., Ariz., E1310 Tiahrt, Todd, Kans., E1314 Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E1312 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E1308 Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E1301, E1302, E1304, E1306, Feeney, Tom, Fla., E1311 Paul, Ron, Tex., E1301, E1303, E1304, E1306 E1306, E1308, E1309, E1310, E1311, E1312 Giffords, Gabrielle, Ariz., E1316 Pitts, Joseph R., Pa., E1311 Yarmuth, John A., Ky., E1317 Hare, Phil, Ill., E1315 Pryce, Deborah, Ohio, E1305

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