E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 114 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016 No. 58 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Monday, April 18, 2016, at 3 p.m. House of Representatives FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016

The House met at 9 a.m. and was Mr. LOWENTHAL led the Pledge of happy upbringing for all American called to order by the Speaker. Allegiance as follows: youths. f I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the I ask my colleagues to join me and United States of America, and to the Repub- the 24th District of New York to join PRAYER lic for which it stands, one nation under God, the Go Blue 4 Kids campaign. I com- The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mend McMahon/Ryan for the excellent J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: f work they do in our community, and I Gracious and merciful God, we give ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER will continue to support their efforts to You thanks for giving us another day. end child abuse. The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- You bring forth blessings from just tain up to five requests for 1-minute f deeds. Listen to our prayers for the speeches on each side of the aisle. Members of this people’s House. Give CAMBODIAN GENOCIDE them the wisdom to meditate upon f REMEMBRANCE DAY Your revelation, Your law. Help them CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION (Mr. LOWENTHAL asked and was find confidence in Your love, especially (Mr. KATKO asked and was given given permission to address the House in times of difficulty. permission to address the House for 1 for 1 minute and to revise and extend May their efforts reflect the mindset minute.) his remarks.) and gracious manner revealed in Your Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, this loving commands, and may their work today to support the advocacy efforts week the Cambodian American com- contain the depth of justice and the ex- of the McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy munity of Long Beach will observe Re- pansive embrace of human goodness Center, a wonderful and renowned cen- membrance Day, commemorating 41 that You reveal to Your people. tral New York organization that is years since the end of the Cambodian May all that is done this day be for dedicated to ending child abuse genocide. Your greater honor and glory. through intervention and education. This horrific event, in which the Amen. This month, McMahon/Ryan is launch- Khmer Rouge killed approximately 1.7 f ing its Go Blue 4 Kids campaign to help million Cambodians from all walks of end child abuse. life, devastated Cambodia for years, de- THE JOURNAL Go Blue 4 Kids is a first-of-its-kind priving the country of a generation of The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- collaboration among five central New its best and its brightest, and leaving a ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- York healthcare leaders who are fo- lifetime of trauma for Cambodians liv- ceedings and announces to the House cused on raising awareness about child ing in the United States and around his approval thereof. abuse prevention. In recognition of the world. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- April being National Child Abuse I have introduced H. Res. 436, along nal stands approved. Awareness Month, myself and hundreds with over a dozen of my colleagues, to f of my constituents will be wearing ensure that we never forget the un- blue, painting a blue pinwheel, or at- speakable horrors of the genocide and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE tending local events to raise awareness honor the memory of its many victims. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman about child abuse prevention. Today I ask my colleagues and people from California (Mr. LOWENTHAL) come As a former Federal prosecutor, I am across this country to join us in com- forward and lead the House in the all too aware that much remains to be ing together to remember the Cam- Pledge of Allegiance. done if we are to guarantee a safe and bodian genocide to commemorate the

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:36 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15AP7.000 H15APPT1 smartinez on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H1740 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 15, 2016 almost 2 million people who were Rachel, and his daughter, Sharon, who nual budget. I struggle to explain to killed. gave me a button—and this is a replica my constituents how Congress is, once f of it—designating April 15 as Jackie again, snatching defeat from the claws Robinson Day. I think we should all of victory and how this dysfunction re- TAX DAY think about his contributions to Amer- mains the norm. (Mr. HARDY asked and was given ica and what contributions we can The solution here is simple. Let’s permission to address the House for 1 make to America to make us a more stick to the compromise made just a minute and to revise and extend his re- perfect Union. few months ago. Let’s stick with what marks.) Thank you, Jackie Robinson. a majority of the House and Senate ac- Mr. HARDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise f tually backed just a few months ago. today in advance of tax day to address Let’s avoid shutdowns and dysfunction 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF PORTER the U.S. Tax Code and its impact on and get to work on moving this econ- TOWNSHIP, CLINTON COUNTY our economy. omy and this Congress forward. There is no escaping the fact that our (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania f Tax Code is written in a manner that is asked and was given permission to ad- CONDITION OF THE GENERAL burdensome to individuals. It is com- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- FARM ECONOMY plex and unruly. However, I want to vise and extend his remarks.) speak briefly about the dire effects Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given that it has on small businesses. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize permission to address the House for 1 Over 28 million small businesses in the 175th anniversary of Porter Town- minute and to revise and extend his re- this country are the true economic ship, Clinton County, located in Penn- marks.) drivers. As the tax changes continue to sylvania’s Fifth Congressional District, Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, this plague small businesses, we have a which was founded in 1841 and named week the Agriculture Subcommittee on major problem. Instead of concen- for the current Governor at the time, General Farm Commodities and Risk trating on servicing their customers, David Porter. Management held a hearing—and will The township was settled by Scotch growing their company, or creating be holding more—on the condition of Irish pioneers and was known in its jobs, they are overwhelmed with tax the general farm economy. early days for the Washington Iron We see prices of commodities going provision changes. This is a never-end- Works, built in 1809 and operated until down extremely from a high just a cou- ing story. 1878. ple of years ago. Indeed, farm income is When that small business in Nevada Like so much of Clinton County, down approximately 56 percent, accord- diverts efforts and resources to deal Pennsylvania’s Fifth Congressional ing to the USDA. with tax compliance issues, they are District, and the Commonwealth as a Steps need to be taken to ensure sta- not focusing on why they are in busi- whole, the township has been also de- bility in the ag economy because it is ness. They need a Tax Code that is sim- pendent on the timber industry over its a large part of the export market for pler, fairer, and flatter. 175-year history. To this day, the tim- us, and the stability of U.S. food prices As the debate surrounding tax reform ber industry remains vital, contrib- and the economy in rural America rely continues, let’s make sure that our Tax uting an estimated $90 million per year on it. Code doesn’t impact job creation. to the county’s economy. We need to have the type of policy f At 175 years old, Porter County is that helps keep business in America JACKIE ROBINSON DAY older than 24 States. This is, indeed, a doing well. It isn’t just devising policy milestone to celebrate. The celebration here in Washington, D.C., but also not (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- begins this weekend, on Saturday, with making a regulatory burden and caus- mission to address the House for 1 an opening ceremony that will include ing the prices of inputs to continue to minute and to revise and extend his re- guest speakers, a hymn sing, and an ice spiral upward as we watch farm prices marks.) cream social. Further events are at the gate go down. Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, today is planned through the end of the year, We need to do much more to have a Jackie Robinson Day, declared such by including a 5K Color Walk/Run and friendly atmosphere for business. That Major League Baseball, but it should tours of township farms. includes agriculture in this country. be declared such by the United States Again, congratulations to the offi- And we hope to come up with solutions of America. cials and residents of Porter Township as we put the spotlight on the Agri- On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson on this huge milestone. culture Committee in the coming broke the color barrier. For 80-some weeks. odd years, there were no African Amer- f ican players in the major leagues. LET’S MOVE FORWARD AND PASS f Branch Rickey put Jackie Robinson on A BUDGET IMMIGRATION POPULATION SETS the Brooklyn Dodgers and baseball be- (Mr. KILMER asked and was given RECORDS came integrated. It truly became permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was America’s national pastime. minute.) given permission to address the House Today, Major League Baseball play- Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, at the for 1 minute and to revise and extend ers will all wear number 42, a number end of last year, Congress put aside po- his remarks.) retired and allowed to be worn only on litical grandstanding and actually Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, a this day in honor of Jackie Robinson made some progress: a budget agree- recent study shows the immigrant pop- on the occasion of integrating Major ment that was supposed to be a frame- ulation, both legal and illegal, has League Baseball. work for 2 years. It wasn’t a perfect grown to record levels, now surpassing Jackie Robinson was a great Amer- agreement, but it kept us from going 15 percent in one-third of the States. ican and a great athlete. He lettered in off a cliff. It did some good for the And in six States—California, Florida, four sports at UCLA. He was a great folks we represent. It set aside much of Nevada, New Jersey, New York, and major league player with the Brooklyn the damaging across-the-board cuts Texas—the population of immigrants Dodgers and was honored by being in- and gave Federal agencies, businesses, and their children is over 25 percent. ducted into the Hall of Fame. and workers some certainty and pre- A report by the Center for Immigra- Today there is a Jackie Robinson dictability. tion Studies found that since 1970, the Foundation that gives young people Congress simply passing a budget at number of immigrants and their chil- scholarships to go to college and to do this point is a bit like a dog playing dren has increased six times faster good deeds. He was very much inter- the piano. The song may not sound per- than the overall population. Congress ested in moving America forward in fect, but it is a dog playing the piano. needs to analyze these facts as it con- civil rights, and he did all he could. Congress actually passed a budget. siders assimilation, cost of government I was fortunate to travel to Cuba But here we go again. As I stand services, and the impact immigration with the President. I met his widow, here, we, once again, don’t have an an- has on jobs and the economy.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:36 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15AP7.001 H15APPT1 smartinez on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 15, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1741 America has the most generous im- Unfortunately, these fears proved Take T-Mobile’s Binge On service as migration system in the world. How- well-founded when the FCC announced a prime example. Consumers are able ever, our immigration policies must in early 2015, Mr. Chairman, that it to access video offered by any partici- put the interests of American workers would reclassify the Internet as a util- pant in the program without that data and taxpayers first. ity-style service as part of the newest counting toward their monthly usage f net neutrality rules—rules that are limits or charges. Edge providers win currently being challenged in the because their content is viewed more NO RATE REGULATION OF courts, I might add. often. The service provider wins be- BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS I would like to begin by addressing cause they actually attract more cus- ACT one of the most common attacks tomers. It is called the marketplace. It GENERAL LEAVE against this legislation, Mr. Chairman: is innovation in the marketplace re- Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I ask that we are attempting to ‘‘gut’’ the sponding to what consumers want. unanimous consent that all Members FCC’s authority to implement net neu- Most importantly, consumers win be- may have 5 legislative days in which to trality rules. That simply is not the cause they are able to access the de- revise and extend their remarks and in- case. sired content with no cost or penalty. sert extraneous material on H.R. 2666. We are supportive of clear, bright- Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. line rules of the road for ISPs and the Now, I am not here to advocate for LAMALFA). Is there objection to the re- way they treat Internet traffic. We are one company over another, but this is quest of the gentleman from Oregon? for that. In fact, last year I released a called innovation in the marketplace. There was no objection. discussion draft bill, along with Chair- This is what entrepreneurship is all The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- man UPTON and Senator THUNE, that about. But, unfortunately, under the ant to House Resolution 672 and rule would codify those very rules. opaque rules of the FCC, T-Mobile had XVIII, the Chair declares the House in What we don’t support is the use of no way of knowing whether this sort of the Committee of the Whole House on outdated, ill-suited regulations to Binge On pricing scheme would violate the state of the Union for the consider- achieve those goals. This bill isn’t in- the Commission’s rules. They didn’t ation of the bill, H.R. 2666. tended to touch the net neutrality know. The Chair appoints the gentleman rules, and, in fact, an amendment I of- And while T-Mobile has taken this from Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN) to pre- fered up in committee markup goes so risk, many providers may now choose side over the Committee of the Whole. far as to make an explicit exemption to not to do so, ultimately depriving cus- b 0913 ensure that the bill would not impact tomers of choices they otherwise would the FCC’s work to ban paid have. You see, everybody is a little IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE prioritization. What this bill does is afraid, does this Chairman or the next Accordingly, the House resolved prohibit the FCC from regulating the Chairman come back, after the fact, itself into the Committee of the Whole amount charged to a consumer by an and say: Well, you know, that is really House on the state of the Union for the ISP for the provision of broadband not something we think is too dandy to consideration of the bill (H.R. 2666) to service, a fact made clear by our defini- do, so we are going to penalize you. It prohibit the Federal Communications tions. is called after-the-fact regulation. Commission from regulating the rates There is another objection, Mr. So, as an unfortunate corollary to charged for broadband Internet access Chairman, we have heard repeatedly, this chapter of Internet history, the service, with Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee and that is that the FCC had chosen to same kind of flip-flop we are concerned in the chair. forbear from several of the provisions we will see on rate regulation is ex- The Clerk read the title of the bill. in title II and that the Chairman of the actly what we have seen with respect The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the FCC had promised not to regulate rates to Binge On. You see, Chairman Wheel- bill is considered read the first time. The gentleman from Oregon (Mr. anyway, so this bill is really unneces- er was ‘‘okay with it’’ until he decided sary. maybe not. WALDEN) and the gentlewoman from Again, this is simply not the case. As a former businessowner myself, I California (Ms. ESHOO) each will con- The FCC did forbear from various sec- trol 30 minutes. can tell you that you can’t make busi- tions of title II, but the authority to The Chair recognizes the gentleman ness additions based on a hope and a regulate rates through enforcement from Oregon. prayer of your regulator. I was actu- Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield was and is still very much on the table. ally regulated by the FCC. I knew the myself such time as I may consume. In addition, while Chairman Wheeler rules. I followed them. They were clear. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of did promise before our subcommittee They were bright-line. H.R. 2666, the No Rate Regulation of and multiple other committees of the In an incredibly innovative market- Broadband Internet Access Act. Congress that he would not regulate place, which the Internet thrives in, From the first indication that the rates, there was nothing to bind him or can you imagine having the lack of Federal Communications Commission his successors to that commitment. clarity and the ability to go back after intended to reclassify broadband Inter- The need for the certainty of a statu- the fact and, in effect, rate regulate? net access service as a title II service tory ban on rate regulation became This will stifle competition, innova- subject to utility regulation, the Sub- even clearer just a few weeks ago when tion, and consumer choice. committee on Communications and the bill’s sponsor, Representative Finally, I would like to address Technology has made it a priority to KINZINGER, actually asked the Chair- charges that this bill would leave cus- ensure that the FCC bureaucracy never man of the FCC, Chairman Wheeler, tomers helpless to overcharge, or has the authority to actually get in whether he believed the FCC should worse, by ISPs. We would all share that and micromanage and regulate rates. have the authority to regulate rates. concern. We don’t want that, and this The Internet is a model of innova- Chairman Wheeler’s response: ‘‘Yes, bill provides protection. tion, flourishing under decades of light- sir.’’ The notion that the FCC, an agency touch or no-touch regulation. That is Given the philosophy of the Chair- that didn’t have authority over Inter- how it has flourished, Mr. Chairman. man himself, it is clearly more press- net service providers’ rates until last ing than ever that this bill becomes year—until last year—is the only line b 0915 law. The FCC cannot and should not be of defense between customers and fraud In recent years, as the FCC has re- able to regulate the rates charged by is, frankly, silly. It is a silly claim. peatedly attempted to regulate the ISPs to their customers. This sort of Customers have gotten along just management of Internet traffic, the po- regulatory overhang clouds the deci- fine without the aid of the FCC regu- tential reach of those regulations has sionmaking of providers and dissuades lating rates; and this notion that the grown, prompting concerns that the them from offering innovative, pro- FCC is the only cop on the beat for FCC would retreat to the world of rate consumer pricing plans and service of- consumers would come as a surprise—a regulation that typified the monopoly ferings, lest the Commission come real surprise—to many States attor- telephone era. back after the fact and penalize them. neys general and consumer advocates

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:36 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15AP7.003 H15APPT1 smartinez on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H1742 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 15, 2016 across the Nation. All those protec- Mr. Chairman, today we are debating enforcing net neutrality rules against tions, and fraud, abuse still prevail out a bill that the majority has titled the blocking Web sites; and reviewing there. No Rate Regulation of Broadband mergers that increase consolidation This bill is a carefully tailored piece Internet Access Act. It sounds terrific. and limit choice in the broadband of legislation that is targeted at just On the surface, this bill appears to do Internet market. one thing—one thing, Mr. Chairman— what Democrats and Republicans both As I said a moment ago, it is no won- and that is unnecessary bureaucratic, support. We both support this. What we der this bill is opposed by over 70 pub- Washington-based rate regulation. We support is very clear: preventing the lic interest groups, including the Na- used the most narrow definition, in- FCC from setting the monthly rate tional Hispanic Media Coalition, the serted rules of construction, and made that customers pay for Internet access Consumer Federation of America, and specific exemptions to the prohibition, service. But in reality, this bill is the National Consumer Law Center. all in an attempt to address the con- about undermining the FCC’s author- And the White House has said that it cerns that were raised by the witnesses ity to protect consumers and ensure a will veto the bill. in our hearings that we held, Mr. free and open Internet for all. We could have come here with a very Chairman, Members at markup and I listened very carefully to the chair- simple bill that essentially is what my others who participated in the process. man, whom I respect, who is my friend, amendment stated: no rate regulation. We listened to all of those voices say: talking about innovation, talking That is what the majority says that How do we make this right? How do we about the effect that that has on so they are for, except the bill goes way make it narrow? How do we get at just much that we do. beyond that. the issue here of a bureaucracy that I represent the innovation capital of I want to make it clear to my col- wants to expand and grow and micro- our country and the world, Silicon Val- leagues and to the American people manage and rate regulate? ley, so I think that I understand some- We sought to prevent unintended that may be tuned in to this debate: thing about innovation and the ingre- consequences, unlike the FCC, who This bill, in its broadness, is an attack dients that make it work. As the rank- crafted their rules to have the broadest on consumers and an attack on the ing member of the subcommittee, I and furthest reaching scope. Imagine FCC’s net neutrality rules. Now, that is have made it very clear that I do not that, Mr. Chairman, from a bureauc- not a surprise because the majority has racy that writes rules, that they would support setting rates for customers to never supported that. And that is why write rules that are broadly written so pay on Internet access, nor do any of I urge my colleagues to oppose H.R. they have more power for themselves. my Democratic colleagues on the com- 2666. In fact, many of the changes we made mittee. Mr. Chairman, I include in the In fact—and the chairman left this to the bill at full committee markup RECORD three letters from consumer were inspired by an amendment offered out. The chairman left this out. In organizations. fact, during the subcommittee and full by Representative MATSUI of Cali- I reserve the balance of my time. committee markup of this bill, I of- fornia. Drawing on her suggested APRIL 12, 2016. changes, we amended the bill to be a fered an airtight, one-page amendment, Hon. PAUL RYAN, more targeted draft. right here—right here, one-page Speaker, We also considered amendments by amendment—to codify that the FCC House of Representatives. multiple other Members of Congress will permanently forbear from setting Hon. NANCY PELOSI, Democratic Leader, but felt that they would not have re- the rates that customers pay for Inter- net access. It is airtight. It is as clear House of Representatives. sulted in the kind of prohibition that DEAR SPEAKER RYAN AND LEADER PELOSI: this situation narrowly calls for, one as a bell, but it was rejected twice. We understand that floor consideration of that clearly prohibits all flavors of Now, why would the majority reject H.R. 2666, the ‘‘No Rate Regulation of ratemaking, not just before-the-fact exactly what they say they are seek- Broadband Internet Access Act,’’ is expected tariffing where they say you can ing? It is a good question. It is a rhe- following a meeting of the House Committee charge $7, that is it—that would be torical question, but it should be on Rules this week. The undersigned groups strongly urge you tariffing before the fact—but also raised. I think it is because this bill is about more than the FCC setting the and your colleagues to vote against H.R. after-the-fact regulation, where they 2666, because it would block the Federal come back, Mr. Chairman, and say: Oh, rates that customers pay for Internet access. Communications Commission (FCC) from by the way, whatever you were charg- fulfilling its essential consumer-protection ing, we have now kind of thought about The FCC is the cop on the beat in the responsibilities. This would be disastrous for that, and we think it was too much or communications marketplace. That all of the people and businesses in America too little or whatever. means the FCC has the responsibility that use the Internet. Simply, H.R. 2666 While I am disappointed that so to keep watch over the companies that would prevent the FCC from doing its job to many of my colleagues across the aisle provide our cell phone, cable, and protect the American people. H.R. 2666’s overly broad definitions and un- cannot support this bill, it wasn’t for Internet services to ensure that every- one is treated fairly. defined language would create extreme regu- lack of trying. It wasn’t for lack of a latory uncertainty. It would hamstring the hearings process or taking many of I think, in the absence of the fol- lowing, not one consumer organization FCC’s ability to carry out its congression- their suggestions to heart and modi- ally-mandated responsibilities. The impacts fying our underlying text. I nonethe- in the country supports the bill that is of this legislation are wide-ranging and dif- less, though, strongly believe that this on the floor because it is overly broad. ficult to fully enumerate, given the broad legislation is an essential step in main- The definition of rate regulation in definitions of ‘‘rates’’ and ‘‘regulation’’ in taining the robust and vibrant Internet this bill leaves the door open for courts the bill, which conflict with legal precedent. ecosystem that drives our economy, to strike down the FCC’s authority to Yet several harmful impacts are readily ap- parent. powers innovations, and prompts and protect consumers and act in the pub- lic interest if they interpret any of its First, it is clear that the bill is yet another promotes new jobs and investment like attempt to undermine the FCC’s Open Inter- no other service. The last thing we actions as impacting broadband Inter- net Order and the principles of net neu- want to throw on there is the cold net rates. That is what this bill does. trality. The Order ‘‘expressly eschew[ed] the water of Washington bureaucracy That is what we object to. We do not future use of prescriptive, industry-wide rate after-the-fact regulation that will sti- object to, essentially, what the title of regulation’’ and the FCC forbore from the fle competition and innovation that the bill is, No Rate Regulation of legal authorities that enable it to set rates. has so benefited consumers in this Broadband Internet Access. Although the FCC is not setting rates, great Internet economy in which we These protections include prohibiting stripping away its authority to review mo- nopoly charges and other unjust and unrea- find ourselves. Internet service providers, ISPs, from capping the amount of data that cus- sonable business practices would harm ev- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance eryone. It would especially harm the fami- of my time. tomers can use; outlawing pay-for-pri- lies and small businesses that rely on an af- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Chairman, I rise in vacy agreements where consumers fordable and open Internet to find jobs, do opposition to H.R. 2666, and I yield my- have to pay fees to avoid having their schoolwork, or reach consumers to compete self such time as I may consume. data collected and sold to third parties; in the 21st century global marketplace.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:36 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15AP7.004 H15APPT1 smartinez on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 15, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1743 This legislation threatens the FCC’s abil- Demand Progress, Engine, Faithful Internet, certainty into the scope of its authority. We ity to enforce merger conditions that provide Families for Freedom, Fight for the Future, urge that H.R. 2666 be defeated. low-cost broadband to disadvantaged com- Free Press Action Fund, FREE! Families Respectfully, munities, harming low-income Americans Rally for Emancipation and Empowerment. GEORGE P. SLOVER, who already have limited broadband access, Future of Music Coalition, Generation Jus- SENIOR POLICY COUNSEL, and further widening the digital divide. tice, Global Action Project (GAP.), Consumers Union. It would give a free ride to companies cur- Greenlining Institute, Human Rights De- rently imposing punitive data caps and in- fense Center, Instituto de Educacion Popular COMPUTER & COMMUNICATIONS troducing zero-rating schemes, which the del Sur de California (IDEPSCA), Line Break INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, FCC has rightly questioned and continues to Media, Martinez Street Women’s Center, Washington, DC, April 14, 2016. investigate. And despite the bill’s imprecise Media Action Center, Media Mobilizing Re CCIA Letter on H.R. 2666—No Rate Regu- references to interconnection and paid Project, National Consumer Law Center, on lation of Broadband Internet Access Act. prioritization, it would leave open the very behalf of its low-income clients, National Hon. NANCY PELOSI, real possibility that these companies may Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC), New Democratic Leader, try to extort and extract additional pay- America’s Open Technology Institute, Ohio House of Representatives, Washington, DC. ments from websites and applications to Valley Environmental Coalition, Open Ac- DEAR MINORITY LEADER PELOSI: As you reach their customers—even though the abil- cess Connections, People’s Press Project, know, an open Internet has been a driving ity to download and upload the content of PhillyCAM, Progressive Technology Project, force of economic growth, innovation, and a their choosing is exactly what broadband Prometheus Radio Project, Public Knowl- key to American competitiveness. It is a cru- customers pay for. edge. cial input for businesses large and small, and By using the term interconnection in an an essential component of the lives of every- undefined manner, H.R. 2666 also creates sig- School for Designing a Society, St. Paul day Americans for expression, education, and nificant uncertainty about what, if any- Neighborhood Network (SPNN), TURN, United Church of Christ, OC Inc., Urbana- work. thing, the FCC can do to protect the public Unfortunately, H.R. 2666, the No Rate Reg- from interconnection-related harms. Conges- Champaign Independent Media Center, Voices for Racial Justice, Women Action ulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, tion at interconnection points—locations threatens the FCC’s ability to enforce sen- where the Internet’s backbone infrastructure Media, Working Films, Working Narratives, Writers Guild of America, West. sible rules to ensure the Internet remains connects to last-mile providers such as competitive and open. As you consider this Comcast and AT&T—has hurt consumers and legislation this week, I hope you will take online businesses in recent years, and this CONSUMER UNION, into account the negative consequences this bill would leave the public vulnerable to Washington, DC, April 14, 2016. bill would have for consumers and businesses those harms. Hon. PAUL RYAN, that rely on Internet access. Lastly, the legislation would undermine Speaker, Despite the bill’s title, H.R. 2666 goes far the FCC’s efforts to protect consumer pri- House of Representatives. beyond rate regulation. A closer look will vacy, including oversight of so-called ‘‘pay- Hon. NANCY PELOSI, not just reveal the potential for higher costs for-privacy’’ plans that require customers to Democratic Leader, to consumers and businesses, but also sig- pay significant additional fees to their House of Representatives. nificant regulatory uncertainty. Of consider- broadband provider to avoid having their on- able concern are the bill’s intentionally line data collected and sold to third parties. DEAR MR. SPEAKER AND MADAM LEADER: In sum, the broad definition of ‘‘regula- Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy broad definitions. For example, the bill’s tion’’ in H.R. 2666 would make it difficult, if division of Consumer Reports, urges the definitions of ‘‘regulation’’ and ‘‘regulate’’ not impossible, for the FCC to review and House not to approve H.R. 2666, the ‘‘No Rate include the Commission’s enforcement au- then prohibit even clearly anti-competitive Regulation of Broadband Internet Access thority. This would prevent the Commission and anti-consumer actions by broadband Act.’’ We believe this legislation is unneces- from pursuing its longstanding Congres- companies. Under the bill, broadband pro- sary, and we are concerned that it would un- sional mandates of promoting competition viders could characterize any and every rule dermine the Federal Communications Com- and consumer protection. Without such au- or determination the FCC makes as a ‘‘rate mission’s net neutrality rule and other im- thority, the FCC would not be able to review regulation’’ if it prevents these ISPs from portant responsibilities of the Commission and prohibit anti-competitive actions that charging abusive penalties or tolls. in protecting consumers and competition in could hurt consumers and businesses. Over four million Americans called for the the broadband marketplace. During consideration by the Energy & FCC to protect an open Internet. It is time We share the concerns voiced during the Commerce Committee, Democratic Members for members of Congress to stop sneak at- bill’s consideration in Committee, that sought to find common ground with amend- tacks that would allow big cable companies ‘‘rate’’ and ‘‘rate regulation’’ could be inter- ments that would more clearly define what to break net neutrality rules without con- preted to interfere on a broad scale with the the bill seeks to prevent—ratemaking for sequences. We strongly believe that the lim- Commission’s authority to prevent all man- broadband. However, these efforts were re- ited and inadequate exemptions in the cur- ner of discriminatory treatment simply be- jected on party-line votes. The bill’s ambi- rent bill are neither credible nor sufficient. cause there is some direct or indirect price- guity remains a significant concern for busi- These limited exceptions for a small number related manifestation or effect. Indeed, the nesses and will impair the FCC’s obligation of regulatory issues are not enough, as they Committee states in its report that the term to ensure that basic rules of the road will simply create opportunities for companies to ‘‘rates’’ should ‘‘be interpreted broadly, ex- protect the openness that has made the circumvent them. tending beyond a simple price to any pro- Internet so useful. I urge you to consider the Congress has made the FCC the guardian of vider-offered fee, rate level, rate structure, effects on the open Internet and vote against the public interest. The Commission must be discount, incentive, or similar customer-fac- H.R. 2666. able to protect America’s Internet users ing proposal.’’ We are concerned that, other Sincerely, from unreasonable business practices. than outright denial of service or inter- ED BLACK, It is unfortunate that the Energy & Com- connection, anticompetitive discrimination President & CEO, merce Committee Majority twice rejected would most likely take the form of some Computer & Commu- proposed compromises that would have been kind of price differential—including data nications Industry harmonious with the FCC’s decision not to caps, throttling, anticompetitive subsidies, Association. set broadband rates, while ensuring the Com- and paid prioritization, just to name some of b 0930 mission still had the ability to protect con- the most obvious. sumers. Instead, this bill is little more than Moreover, there is no indication that the Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield a wolf in sheep’s clothing that would reduce Commission has any intent to regulate rates 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from the FCC’s oversight abilities and strip away for broadband service, now or in the future, Tennessee (Mrs. BLACKBURN). She is communications rights for hundreds of mil- or that it has seriously entertained the pos- the vice chairman of the full Energy lions of Americans. We respectfully urge you to vote against sibility of doing so. Indeed, the Open Inter- and Commerce Committee and a very this bill to show your support for America’s net Order explicitly disclaims such intent. important member of our sub- consumers and businesses that need the free This bill is a flawed and harmful solution to committee. and open Internet. a non-existent and wholly theoretical prob- Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, I lem. Sincerely, appreciate the opportunity to come to 18MillionRising.org, Alternate ROOTS, The Open Internet Order is key to ensuring the floor today and stand in support of Arts & Democracy, Center for Media Justice that the benefits of the Internet are widely this bill. It is the right step. (CMJ), Center for Rural Strategies, Cogent available—that everyone has access to it on Communications, Inc., Color Of Change, equal, nondiscriminatory terms. We hope the The gentlewoman from California Common Cause, Common Frequency, Con- House will allow the Commission to appro- references the amendment that she had sumer Action, Consumer Federation of priately enforce the Open Internet Order, wanted, but her amendment was not America, Consumer Watchdog, Daily Kos, without injecting new and unnecessary un- exactly what that bill is.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:03 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15AP7.010 H15APPT1 smartinez on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H1744 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 15, 2016 What we are seeking to do is to en- draft would swallow vast sections of nology and what the Internet has been courage the FCC to make good on the the Communications Act. Most nota- able to do for jobs, for economic promise that they have made. In March bly, this bill could undermine the growth, and for everything along that 2015, Chairman Wheeler was speaking FCC’s ability to protect consumers. line, it has all been because it is free of at the Mobile World Congress in Bar- Democrats repeatedly offered help to government regulation. So let’s just celona. improve this bill. But make no mis- put this into law, that the FCC He was talking about net neutrality take, there was not a negotiation. We shouldn’t have the authority. and rules and regulations. He said: offered suggestions, but were rebuffed In a couple of hearings, Chairman This is not regulating the Internet. Regu- time and again. In fact, we raised con- Wheeler, the chairman of the FCC, was lating the Internet is rate regulation, which cerns from the beginning that the asked: Do you believe you should have we don’t do. original bill failed to define rate regu- the right or the ability to regulate the Whoops, they do. That is what they lation. rates charged for Internet, for are trying to do. Then, at the eleventh hour, the Re- broadband access? Now, there is a difference in what the publicans provided their own take-it- He said: No. I forbear that. gentlewoman was seeking to do in com- or-leave-it definition with no Demo- In fact, I asked the chairman: What if mittee, not have tariffs or regulation. cratic input. This is not negotiating. we put into law a simple statement But if they had gone ahead and done it, The result of this one-sided conversa- that said that the FCC shouldn’t have then we would have to get into a proc- tion is the definition of rate regulation that authority? ess of trying to undo. That is what peo- that simply confirms our worst fears. Amen, basically, is what he said. ple don’t like. They don’t like that The definition is so broad that it effec- Now, over the next year, we have run kind of mess. tively would gut the agency. into some more issues. All of a sudden What they want is something very Now, we have said repeatedly that we 3 weeks ago I asked the chairman the do not want the FCC to set rates. But explicit. That is what Mr. KINZINGER’s same question again, and he admits we can’t support a bill that undermines bill does. It very explicitly says: FCC, that, actually, the FCC should have the the FCC’s core mission. We can’t sup- you cannot, you shall not, and you will ability to regulate broadband Internet port a bill that prevents the agency not do rate regulation. It is not what access. from acting in the interest of the pub- the American people want to see. It is This is Congress simply doing its job. lic. what the FCC has promised they will Congress’ job is to determine what au- We can’t support a bill that prevents not do. thority the FCC should and should not the agency from protecting consumers So what we are doing is helping a fed- have. That is what we were invented from discriminatory practices, and we eral agency keep their word, keep their for. That is what we were created for, certainly cannot support a bill that un- promise, and not get into rate regula- to determine those laws and those dercuts the FCC’s net neutrality rules. tion. Of course, we all know that what rules. The Republicans rebuffed all of our ef- they would like to do is regulate the All we are doing is taking back a lit- forts to narrow H.R. 2666 so that con- Internet so they can tax the Internet, tle bit of power from the FCC and say- sumers are not harmed. ing: Look, let’s keep the Internet free so they can then come in and set all If we are at all serious about passing market. Let’s keep broadband free the rates, and so they can then come in a narrow bill, then accomplishing these market. and assign priority and value to con- goals would not be that hard. Our col- Congress is going to have its say in tent. lective interests should be aligned. But It is a commerce issue, it is a free this. I hope the other side of the aisle that clearly is not the intent of my Re- speech issue, and it is an issue for the and my colleagues join me in sup- publican colleagues. porting this measure. American people who want to make Mr. Chairman, I urge Members to It is the right thing for our country, certain that the information service cast a vote against H.R. 2666. they have known, appreciated, and uti- Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, may I and it is a great first step in preserving lize every day in the virtual market- inquire as to how much time each side the Internet as free for future genera- place is not going to be regulated by a has remaining? tions. Federal Government agency. The CHAIR. The majority has 19 min- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 minutes to the distinguished gen- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Chairman, I would utes remaining. The minority has 221⁄2 note that the FCC chairman is not a minutes remaining. tleman from Kentucky (Mr. YARMUTH). Member of Congress. It is only Con- Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield He is an outstanding member of the gress that can write a statute. The 2 minutes to the gentleman from Illi- committee. amendment that I offered codified— nois (Mr. KINZINGER). He is the author Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Chairman, I codified—that there would be no rate of this legislation and is a very serious thank the gentlewoman for yielding. regulation of the Internet. member of the Subcommittee on Com- Mr. Chairman, as I said on Wednes- Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to munications and Technology and a day during debate on the rule, the bill the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. great patriot for this country. before us today is a vague solution in PALLONE), the distinguished ranking Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. search of a nonexistent problem. member of the full committee. Chairman, I thank the committee, and While we all share concerns about Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I want I thank the other side of the aisle. the idea of broadband Internet rate to thank my colleague from California, Even though this is something that we regulation, Chairman Wheeler has the ranking member of our sub- are going to put through and we would made it absolutely clear that the FCC committee. love to have a lot more support from will not seek to regulate those rates. Mr. Chairman, today we are consid- the other side of the aisle, we do appre- But since this bill is before the House ering a deceptively simple bill, H.R. ciate the working relationship. anyway, I thought I would offer an 2666. The bill states that the FCC may Mr. Chairman, let me just say that amendment that would address an ac- not regulate rates for broadband Inter- this is, in my mind, very simple. When tual problem that can be fixed by the net access service, but I urge Members the FCC, in essence, chose to reclassify FCC. on both sides of the aisle to not fall for broadband Internet access service as a Section 317 of the Communications this rhetoric and misinformation. common carrier, that gave them the Act of 1934 requires broadcasters to dis- Just because this bill is short in classification and the ability to regu- close the true identity of political ad- length does not mean it is narrow in late rates of private companies. vertising sponsors. scope. It is designed to gut the FCC be- Understanding this, it was the con- The FCC currently relies on an out- cause, as experts have pointed out, the cern, as we looked around, that we dated 1979 staff interpretation of the definitions in the bill for rate regula- want to make sure that the FCC does law that does not account for the dra- tion could mean almost anything. not have the power to regulate the matic changes that have taken place in While the Republicans claim that rates charged for Internet access. our campaign system over the last 6 they intend the bill to be narrow, we If you look back in the history of years, including the Citizens United have heard over and over that their this country and, really, what tech- and McCutcheon decisions. The rule

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:36 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15AP7.006 H15APPT1 smartinez on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 15, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1745 makes sense. The American people form to boost innovation and job cre- of rate regulation. There is none. The ought to know who is actually trying ation, expand expression and free burden on legislators, when we propose to influence their votes. speech, as much as any invention in something, is to be clear and specific as Unfortunately, sponsors in today’s history. to what it is that is being proposed. world don’t indicate who is actually But some unelected officials here in There is no definition whatsoever in paying for the ad. No. We get sponsors Washington are eager to regulate it, this bill about rate regulation. This like Americans for Kittens and Pup- and some in office across the country bill is founded on an apprehension that pies. That is not very helpful in dis- are eager to tax it. We must prevent something bad will happen, but it gives closing to the American people who is both. an undefined answer to prevent an un- trying to influence them. The prosperity and opportunity we defined event from happening. So the It would be, for instance, if somebody have come to know from the Internet effect here is that you have a bill that ran an ad promoting sugared soft will be compromised if Internet access is playing on the fear of the unknown. drinks and, instead of Coca-Cola or becomes another victim of an My preference would be for us to not Pepsi being the actual people paying overweening governmental agency. pass this bill, not endanger the author- for the ad, you would have the adver- The apps on your mobile phone and ity of the FCC to take steps that help tising agency: This ad is sponsored by for your online accounts, your social consumers in your district and in my Ogilvy & Mather or McCann Erickson. sphere and your personal and profes- district, and to focus where we should That is not very helpful to the Amer- sional information come not from the be focusing, in my view, on steps that ican people. permission of unelected officials, but we can take to improve broadband ac- So this has resulted in a major loop- from the work of innovators who have cess in speeds, particularly for rural hole in which special interests and invented this 21st century technology. areas, rural Vermonters. There is a wealthy donors can anonymously spend They must remain empowered to con- common goal that we have in our com- limitless amounts of money to influ- tinue their innovation. We cannot mittee to try to get the broadband out ence the outcomes of our elections. allow the government a foothold for and deployed at higher speeds in all of That is not what Congress intended. Internet control. our areas, particularly the rural areas Despite having the authority to do Mr. Chairman, I strongly support that are in jeopardy. so, the FCC has refused to take action H.R. 2666. I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no.’’ to close this loophole. My amendment, Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chair, I yield my- by restating the original constitutional minutes to the gentleman from self such time as I may consume. intent, would have sent a message to Vermont (Mr. WELCH), a wonderful and I would just like to point out for the the FCC that it is time to act. important member of the Sub- RECORD that on page 4 of the bill, H.R. We all know how much secret money committee on Communications and 2666, on line 7, there is a definition of has flooded our politics, weakened ac- Technology. broadband Internet access service. We countability in government, and made Mr. WELCH. Mr. Chairman, I thank also have the definition of rate; we it harder for voters to develop a true my ranking member on the Commu- have the definition of regulation all opinion of the individuals they will nications and Technology Sub- spelled out in the bill. And very spe- send to Congress to represent them. committee and the chair of the Com- cific to the issue of cramming and ille- My amendment would have helped to munications and Technology Sub- gal actions on truth-in-billing and all, change that and, hopefully, would have committee. those are also called for in the bill. begun to restore a minimum level of There are two questions here. First is He may be looking at an old draft of honesty in our electoral system. net neutrality. One of the biggest deci- the bill or something, but it is not the The amendment was germane within sions that the FCC made was to protect legislation before us. We do define the rules of this body, and the solution net neutrality. what rate regulation is. We do make it provided was well within the author- Before they issued their order, they sure that the FCC continues to enforce ity of the FCC. had literally millions of comments subpart Y, part 64, title 47 of the Code Most importantly, an overwhelming from people all across this country, in of Federal Regulations, relating to majority of Americans—Republicans, your district and in mine, urging that truth-in-billing requirements. That is Democrats, and Independents—want us net neutrality be maintained and pre- lines 18 through 20 of the bill. So those to do this. They want us to reform and served. The chairman and the FCC did things actually were addressed in the fix our broken campaign finance sys- that with their order. legislation that is now before the tem. Now, that has raised some questions House. Unfortunately, Republicans on the as to whether the assertion of FCC au- Mr. Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the Rules Committee voted against the in- thority is going to result in microman- gentleman from Illinois (Mr. SHIMKUS). terests of a majority of Americans and aging through regulation, and that (Mr. SHIMKUS asked and was given blocked my amendment from coming would be a legitimate concern if it permission to revise and extend his re- to the floor. were a concern. marks.) While they killed my amendment, I But the chairman has made it ex- Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Chair, it actually am glad the amendment offered by my tremely clear that he has no intention was great to follow my colleague from colleague, Mr. LUJA´ N, will be up for whatsoever of doing any kind of rate Vermont, who is a thoughtful indi- consideration today. regulation under title II. He is not vidual, who always raises good ques- It will give us a chance to debate the going to do it. It hasn’t been done. tions, who really is open to debate, and lack of disclosure and transparency in So this bill, which is going to ‘‘pro- he stumbles onto the truth in this. campaign ads. Unlike the underlying hibit rate regulation’’ has some signifi- This does have an issue of net neu- bill, it offers a specific solution to a cant and potentially very dangerous trality. Our problem has always been, real problem. consequences for two things, net neu- we now have a Federal agency impos- Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield trality and protection of consumers. ing what there was no need or desire, 1 minute to the gentleman from New We need an FCC that is going to be by many of us, to fix. So now we are Jersey (Mr. LANCE), another terrific there to protect consumers against trying to make sure that this Federal member of our Subcommittee on Com- some potentially bad practices, like agency doesn’t kill the goose that laid munications and Technology. cramming or overbilling, things that the golden egg. Mr. LANCE. Mr. Chairman, as a traditionally the FCC has done as the There is a fear. He was correct in also member of the Communications and agency that is protecting consumers saying there was a fear. Technology Subcommittee, I rise in against bad practices. So how do you ease that fear? strong support of Mr. KINZINGER’s bill. You enshrine into law the promises The Internet has dramatically b 0945 made by the administration and by the changed the global economy and how The reason why many experts believe Chairman of the FCC. You take away every one of us lives daily life. It is the that this bill would result in that hap- the fear. It is not like, well, maybe this great equalizer, providing an open plat- pening is because there is no definition is what he said, but maybe he will do

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Mr. Chair, I continue to guage of the law and then rule that guished majority leader of the United reserve the balance of my time. way. States House of Representatives. Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 All we are trying to do is trust, but Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Chair, I thank minute to the gentleman from Missouri verify. What we see is that the net neu- the gentleman for yielding. (Mr. LONG), another distinguished trality debate was a fix seeking a prob- Mr. Chair, the biggest goal of the in- member of our Subcommittee on Com- lem, which there was no problem. No novation initiative is to bring govern- munications and Technology. one can stand on our side today and ment into the modern age, making the Mr. LONG. Mr. Chair, I thank the say we have not advanced greatly by policies that come out of Washington gentleman for yielding. this new technological age and that we reflect and adapt to the world today. Mr. Chair, you don’t need a Ph.D. What has shaped our world more in need more government to help cause it from MIT to understand what is going the 21st century than the Internet? on here. Despite President Obama and to flourish more. Education, commerce, communica- Federal Communications Commission We are afraid of a Federal agency. We tion, information. Everything in our Chairman Wheeler’s past promises not are afraid that the FCC has gone too lives has changed because of the Inter- to regulate the retail rates of Internet far. We need to enshrine this into law. net. Everybody knows the ground rules. How did the Internet become some- service providers, the Chairman an- That is all my colleague, Mr. thing so important, so useful, and so nounced last week that the FCC will KINZINGER, is trying to do. widespread? start a new regulatory framework for I would ask my colleagues to support Government left it alone. It expanded the evolving business data market, and it. to reach and help billions because bu- told other House Energy and Com- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Chair, I reserve the reaucrats weren’t allowed to micro- merce Committee members and me last balance of my time. manage it. month that the FCC should have the Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chair, may I get I remember hearing this from AOL authority to regulate broadband rates. an update on the time remaining on founder Steve Case. It was back in 1985. Today, services provided over modern each side? He said only 3 percent of people were high-speed broadband facilities to cus- The CHAIR. The gentleman from Or- online for an average of just 1 hour a tomers are unregulated. It is a vibrant egon has 13 minutes remaining. The week. Today, the Internet has reached market where broadband companies 1 gentlewoman from California has 16 ⁄2 about 40 percent of the world. That is compete vigorously for customers. minutes remaining. an amazing growth. If the administration gets in their Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 Unfortunately, the freedom that led way, the FCC will reverse course, price minute to the distinguished gentleman to this amazing success is at risk. regulate business services, and create from North Dakota (Mr. CRAMER), who Right now, it is an open question disincentives for further investment has an incredible background in rate whether the FCC can regulate Internet and deployment of high-speed fiber net- regulation and the commission there rates. Congress needs to clarify that it works throughout the Nation. These and is a terrific member of our sub- has no authority to do so. burdens would harm investments, stifle committee. If the FCC were to regulate rates, it innovation, and cost tens of thousands Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Chair, as the could harm every American across the of jobs. chairman said, I served nearly 10 years country that has a Wi-Fi connection by Mr. Chair, our economy and Amer- as a title II rate regulator on the North imposing artificial restraints on their ican workers cannot afford this impact. Dakota Public Service Commission, plans and service options, it would stop I urge my colleagues to join me and and I know what title II rate regula- needed investment in expanding and support this crucial bill. tion looks like. The Internet is not an improving the Internet, and it would Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Chair, I continue to appropriate vehicle or medium for this block innovation that we depend on to reserve the balance of my time. type of regulation. The Internet is not create better and faster Internet. Regu- Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 a monopoly railroad, the Internet is lating rates means its bureaucrats minute to the gentleman from Lou- not a monopoly telephone company, it think that they can manage the Inter- isiana (Mr. SCALISE), another member is not a monopoly electric or gas util- net better than the private sector, of the Republican leadership, who is ity. The Internet is a dynamic, com- which has already brought fast and af- also a really important member of our petitive innovator. Even the threat of fordable connections to millions across committee and subcommittee. this type of regulation stifles that in- the country. Mr. SCALISE. I thank Chairman novation, and we do not want that to I know the FCC and President Obama WALDEN, and I want to thank my col- happen. promised they wouldn’t regulate league, Congressman KINZINGER, for his I want to address the amendment broadband Internet rates from their of- leadership on bringing this bill to the that was referred to by the ranking fices in Washington, and that is a good floor. member of the subcommittee, who I thing. But that doesn’t mean I am not Mr. Chair, what we are trying to do have great respect for. She referred to concerned. I don’t know about you, Mr. here is to continue to allow the great the term ‘‘permanent forbearance.’’ Chair, but after 7 years of broken innovation that we have seen from the That is a contradiction in terms. For- promises, I have a hard time trusting technology industry. It has happened bearance is, by definition, temporary. this administration will follow not because government has sat there He who has the authority to forebear through. and regulated every aspect of what has the authority to unforebear. That So today we are voting to hold the they do. It is because government, is exactly what her amendment did. administration to its word. They prom- frankly, hasn’t figured out how to reg- That is why it was not adequate to this ised not to regulate rates. This legisla- ulate them because the industry moves bill. tion bars the FCC from regulating so fast. I think that has been a good This legislation simply codifies that rates. It is as simple as that. I can’t thing. which the President of the United imagine why anyone would object. It has shown that if you allow an in- States and the Chairman of the Federal I want to thank Congressman dustry to go out there and invest pri- Communications Commission prom- KINZINGER for his work on this legisla- vate money in creating great new tech- ised: to not regulate rates. If they tion, holding the FCC and the Obama nologies, great new products, and you promised to do it, God bless them. But administration accountable. look at the development and deploy- we don’t know that the next Chairman The innovation initiative is all about ment of broadband, it is literally and the next President will live up to giving the American people the free- changing people’s lives for the good. It

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II common carrier, the FCC is, simply, broadband, it will send a chilling effect H.R. 2666 would prohibit the FCC reclassifying broadband Internet to fall that will not only kill that investment from regulating rates charged for under their rulemaking purview. and slow down the ability and the broadband Internet access and would This is nothing more than another growth that we have seen that has been hold the administration to the promise power grab by the administration to so revolutionary in this country, but it it made to American consumers. Pre- regulate and control yet another indus- will kill jobs in this country. venting government interference with try. It is estimated that, if rules regu- We need to stop the threat of the broadband retail rates would give lating broadband services are carried FCC being able to set rates in a way smaller providers greater confidence out, it could cost over 43,000 jobs, and I that can slow down that growth. We when making investments, particularly think we can all agree that it is not have seen such tremendous growth in those that would increase Internet ac- time to gamble with American jobs. the technology industry by the govern- cess in rural and small communities. When bureaucrats in Washington play ment not being in this arena. What I urge my colleagues to help prevent the regulation game, no one wins. Congressman KINZINGER is doing with the government micromanagement of I am a proud cosponsor of H.R. 2666, this bill protects taxpayers and pro- Internet access by supporting H.R. 2666. and I encourage my colleagues to join tects the growth and innovation that Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 me in support of this legislation. we need in this country. minutes to the gentlewoman from New Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Chairman, I have no I urge adoption of the bill. York (Ms. CLARKE), an important mem- further requests for time, and I am pre- ber of the committee. pared to close. b 1000 Ms. CLARKE of New York. I thank I yield myself such time as I may Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Chairman, I reserve our ranking member, Ms. ESHOO, and consume. the balance of my time. the chairman. Mr. Chairman, this has been an inter- Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield Mr. Chairman, I rise to oppose H.R. esting discussion on the floor this 1 minute to the gentleman from Flor- 2666, the No Rate Regulation of morning. For people who are tuned in, ida (Mr. BILIRAKIS), another great Broadband Internet Access Act, which I think that I want to stay away from member of our committee. would prohibit the FCC from regu- Federal talk, telecommunications talk, Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Chairman, I rise lating rates for broadband Internet ac- governmentese. in support of H.R. 2666, the No Rate cess. What this debate is all about is the Regulation of Broadband Internet Ac- I agree with the premise behind the Internet. There is a clear difference be- cess Act, which will prohibit the FCC bill. The Commission should not be set- tween how the Democrats view the from regulating the rates charged for ting rates for broadband access. In fact, Internet and how to protect its open- broadband Internet access service. we have heard from FCC Chairman ness and its accessibility, and that This bill will help prevent further Wheeler. He has stated several times rests in net neutrality—not a very sexy FCC overreach, save tens of thousands that he does not intend to set rates. term. What it means is that no ISP can Like millions of Americans who of jobs, keep rates affordable for con- get in the way of the consumer. All you made their voices heard last year, I sumers, and provide certainty for the have to do is look in your purse or in support a free and open Internet. I do future of broadband regulation. your pocket. What you take out and not believe the FCC needs to get into For the last year and a half, the FCC the content that you view and what- the business of regulating consumer has insisted it would not regulate ever the Internet carries, no company broadband rates. H.R. 2666, however, is broadband Internet rates. That can get in the way of that—to chop it overbroad and far-reaching. The unin- changed last month when Chairman up, to slow it down, to speed it up, to tended consequences of the bill before Wheeler reversed course and contra- charge more. dicted all previous testimony on the us would undermine important con- Now, our Republican colleagues have FCC’s intent to regulate rates. sumer protections and would threaten fought mightily, and I salute them Many of our local businesses and or- a free and open Internet. with their mightily launched campaign For these reasons, I urge my col- ganizations would suffer from further in that they don’t believe in that, and leagues to oppose the bill before us FCC overreach. Many already suffer that is really what is underneath this. from the uncertainty and vague new today. Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, how They talk about Federal bureaucracies. legal standards that have been imposed much time remains on both sides? They don’t like that. They talk about by the FCC. Regulating rates before The Acting CHAIR (Mr. GRAVES of bureaucrats. They don’t like them. and even after they are issued would Louisiana). The gentleman from Or- They talk about the President. They further infuse the worst government egon has 7 minutes remaining, and the don’t like him. meddling into a market that should re- What is at the heart of all of this is gentlewoman from California has 151⁄2 main nimble and competitive. minutes remaining. that we believe in that open, accessible I thank Congressman KINZINGER for Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield Internet. We do not believe that the ex- his excellent and timely work on this 1 minute to the gentleman from Geor- ecutive branch—in this case, the FCC— bill, and I urge my colleagues to sup- gia (Mr. ALLEN). should be able to regulate broadband port H.R. 2666. Mr. ALLEN. I thank the chairman rates. We have said so. We have said so Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Chairman, I reserve for his work on this important bill. time and again. the balance of my time. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of The gentleman from North Dakota Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield H.R. 2666, the No Rate Regulation of objected to my amendment. He said 1 minute to the gentleman from Geor- Broadband Internet Access Act. that it was an oxymoron. Our amend- gia (Mr. CARTER), a gentleman who The bill does just that—prohibits the ment codified. No one else codified. We cares deeply about this issue. Federal Communications Commission offered codification in the law that not Mr. CARTER of Georgia. I thank the from unnecessarily regulating only this FCC Commission but all fu- gentleman for yielding. broadband rates. This legislation en- ture Commissions—all future Chair- Mr. Chairman, I rise to express my sures that not only the current Com- men—could not exact rate regulation. I support for H.R. 2666. mission but future Commissions will don’t know what needs to be done in In 2015, the FCC reclassified Internet not have the option to regulate order to get to ‘‘yes’’ around here, and service providers as title II common broadband Internet rates, which will it is curious to me that all of the carriers, giving themselves the ability protect the free market, encourage speakers on the other side never ref- to regulate Internet rates and user pri- competition, and promote jobs; and erenced what we put on the table—that vacy. The administration has promised that is what we need to be all about. there is agreement. that this new agency power will not be Plain and simple, unelected Wash- Really, this bill goes beyond that, used to regulate broadband rates; how- ington bureaucrats at the FCC have set and that is what we object to. There is

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Or, as you heard the former mem- by the FCC—just the way other agen- broadband Internet access service.’’ ber of the Public Utility Commission cies are supposed to look after the best That is what this bill does. from North Dakota, my friend, Mr. interests of the American people. In Now, here is where people may get a CRAMER, who was in the rate regula- fact, in the Communications Act, the little confused because, on the one tion business, say, the Internet, it is public interest is stated over 100 times. hand, we say no tariffing. That means not appropriate to regulate it as an old We believe in that. The majority has no setting of the rates ahead of time. common carrier, an old railroad system gone too far with this bill. It can hurt We agree that that is a bad idea. You that is a monopoly because the Inter- small businesses, and it will hurt con- have heard that from both sides of the net is not a monopoly. We want inno- sumers. That is where we draw the aisle here. Yet, you see, the door that vation for consumers. We want the line. remains cracked open is the one they competition in the marketplace that Mr. Chairman, for all of these rea- refuse to close; so the chilling winter we know drives down prices. sons, I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ air of regulatory overreach blows When you have three people in Amer- on H.R. 2666. It goes too far. We were through that crack in the door be- ica wanting to set the rates after the fact, which is what would happen in willing to meet and join hands and cause, if you don’t close the ability of the FCC with a partisan Commission, have something sail through the the agency to come in after the fact as it is constructed today, they get to House—and I think it would have in and say ‘‘what you did on your rates we make the call, not consumers who say: the other body as well—and that is no longer think is correct,’’ then you you know, I kind of like that Binge On that there be no rate regulation of have after-the-fact rate regulation, thing. That is new and innovative. broadband Internet. I don’t know. which is even more uncertain than up- And the Chairman will say: Well, Maybe the majority was shocked that front tariffing, than an up-front setting yeah. We let that go. We think that is we agreed with their talking point. We of the rates. It is with this that we find okay. That is the point. The Chairman are serious about it. We offered a solu- ourselves in disagreement with my got to say: We think that is okay. tion to it that was rejected not once friends across the aisle. You see, they Prior to title II regulation, the chair- but twice. Very disappointing. For all are willing to say no tariffing in ad- man didn’t have a say in that. The of these reasons and with what my col- vance, but they are not willing to close marketplace did. The consumers could leagues stated on this side in the mag- the door that allows the chilly air that go: I don’t like that, so I am going to nificent statements that they made, I will freeze out innovation—a post-ac- that carrier. Some other carrier can urge the House to reject this legisla- tion regulation—from occurring. say: I don’t like what they’re doing, tion because it goes well beyond its Having been in small business for 20- and I am going to offer you this. stated intent. plus years earlier in my life and in the Now all that is going to get second- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- radio business, I know what regulation guessed by a government that is too ance of my time. is. I know how to follow them. I know big and is too much in our lives, and Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield what a public file is. I actually kept that is only going to get more regu- myself such time as I may consume. them and did all of these things in our latory in its scope and scheme. I do appreciate the comments by my little radio station; but I cannot imag- Finally, let me just restate the argu- friend, and I consider her a good friend. ine if, after the fact, my regulator ment raised earlier that somehow con- We have worked together on a lot of could come back and say: Do you know sumers could be hurt by truth-in-bill- issues successfully and have found those ads you sold to the local car deal- ing fraud or paid prioritization. We spe- common ground time and time again. er? Even though they were printed on cifically addressed those in the bill Then there are days like today when your rate card and they were publicly that came to the floor. we just see things differently and, per- disclosed and all of that, we think, We listened to our colleagues. We lis- haps, read them differently. That is maybe, that was a little too high. tened to those who testified. We made what democracy is, after all, all about: changes in the bill. We didn’t do every- competing ideas that come to an open b 1015 thing that everybody wanted because marketplace where we can have an up- So you have to go back and you have this is a compromise process. or-down vote by the people’s Rep- to change things. There is no definition It is a good piece of legislation that resentatives. of how far back they could go. Could protects consumers, encourages inno- Let me talk about a couple of things, they go back 6 months? A year? 2 vation, and does what our constituents Mr. Chair. years? 10 years? I don’t know. want us to do: draw clear statutory First of all, there is the issue of net See, I guess you get to the point that lines that agencies have to follow, not neutrality, itself. As my friend from the Internet thrives today in an envi- devolve all authority to them. California knows, I put together a draft ronment where it was never regulated. Mr. Chairman, I urge passage of H.R. bill in January of 2015—nearly a year That is what really made it go off the 2666. and a half ago now. That bill read: no charts, is the innovators in Silicon I yield back the balance of my time. blocking, no paid prioritization, no Valley and I daresay in my district, in The Acting CHAIR. All time for gen- throttling, and it required trans- Oregon, and elsewhere, all over the eral debate has expired. parency, which are the core principles world literally. There is no central- Pursuant to the rule, the amendment of an open Internet order. My col- only point of innovation when it comes in the nature of a substitute rec- leagues on this side of the aisle are for to the Internet and technology. It is ommended by the Committee on En- all of those things. The door remains global. ergy and Commerce, printed in the bill, open for Democrats to join us in spon- The economy has flourished globally shall be considered as an original bill soring that legislation. We looked for- and has done all that without three for the purpose of amendment under the 5-minute rule and shall be consid- ward to that, hopefully, in going for- Commissioners—or two Commissioners ered read. ward, but we couldn’t reach agreement and one Chairman, three people in The text of the committee amend- America deciding what you can and on those very clear positions. ment in the nature of a substitute is as My colleague said, Gee, they are for can’t do. follows: not having the Federal Communica- You have got to go: Mama, can I? H.R. 2666 tions Commission regulate rates for Daddy, can I? Can I after the fact? Is it broadband Internet access service. I Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- going to be okay? This is the new envi- resentatives of the United States of America in think that is an accurate description of ronment when you treat the Internet Congress assembled, what the gentlewoman said she was like an old, black, dial-up phone. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. for. Let me go to page 3 of the bill and Fundamentally, that is what Chair- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘No Rate Regu- just, simply, read from line 6, section 2: man Wheeler decided to do with pres- lation of Broadband Internet Access Act’’.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:36 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\K15AP7.011 H15APPT1 smartinez on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 15, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1749 SEC. 2. REGULATION OF BROADBAND RATES PRO- the extent such station, operator, or pro- seeking. I understand the part about HIBITED. vider is required to make material in its pub- public disclosure of time purchase, who Notwithstanding any other provision of law, lic inspection file available on, or upload is purchasing it, and all of that. the Federal Communications Commission may such material to, an Internet website, to But the public file includes all FCC not regulate the rates charged for broadband make such material available or upload such authorizations, applications and re- Internet access service. material in a format that is machine-read- lated materials, contour maps, owner- SEC. 3. EXCEPTIONS. able, such that the format supports the auto- Nothing in this Act shall be construed to af- mated searching for particular text within ship reports and related materials, por- fect the authority of the Commission to— and among documents, the bulk downloading tions of Equal Employment Oppor- (1) condition receipt of universal service sup- of data contained in such material, the ag- tunity file, the public and broadcasting port under section 254 of the Communications gregation, manipulation, sorting, and anal- manual itself, children’s television pro- Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254) by a provider of ysis of the data contained in such material, gramming reports, DTV transition edu- broadband Internet access service on the regula- and such other functionality as the Commis- cation reports, citizen agreements, tion of the rates charged by such provider for sion considers appropriate. then the political file, letters and the supported service; The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to emails from the public, material relat- (2) enforce subpart Y of part 64 of title 47, House Resolution 672, the gentleman ing to FCC investigations and com- Code of Federal Regulations (relating to truth- in-billing requirements); or from Kentucky (Mr. YARMUTH) and a plaints, issues/program lists, donor (3) enforce section 8.9 of title 47, Code of Fed- Member opposed each will control 5 lists for noncommercials educational eral Regulations (relating to paid minutes. channels, records concerning children’s prioritization). The Chair recognizes the gentleman programming commercial limits, local SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. from Kentucky. public notice certifications and an- For purposes of this Act, broadband Internet Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Chairman, I rise nouncements, time brokerage agree- access service shall not be construed to include to offer an amendment that will make ments, must-carry or retransmission data roaming or interconnection. it easier for the American people to consents elections, joint sales agree- SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. figure out who is trying to influence ments, and it goes on and on. In this Act: their vote through campaign ads. Ours was a full drawer. We were just (1) BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS SERVICE.— Right now, when someone is placing a little AM and FM radio station, and The term ‘‘broadband Internet access service’’ a political commercial on the air, the it was a full drawer in a filing cabinet. has the meaning given such term in the rules TV station is required to upload to the By the way, if you didn’t have each adopted in the Report and Order on Remand, FCC public site information that iden- file in the proper order, you could be Declaratory Ruling, and Order that was adopt- fined. You had to have the political ed by the Commission on February 26, 2015 (FCC tifies the name of the ad’s sponsor, the 15–24). duration of the ad, and the cost of the catechism in there. You had to have all (2) COMMISSION.—The term ‘‘Commission’’ ad. But the FCC’s site is cumbersome, these things. means the Federal Communications Commission. slow, and impossible to search, which I understand what the gentleman is (3) RATE.—The term ‘‘rate’’ means the amount defeats the purpose of this require- going for, and I am for disclosure. We charged by a provider of broadband Internet ac- ment. had to do it. We did it. People came cess service for the delivery of broadband Inter- This amendment clarifies that noth- and looked at the file. It was all open net traffic. ing in the underlying bill will prevent and transparent, and now it does have (4) REGULATION.—The term ‘‘regulation’’ or to be online already. ‘‘regulate’’ means, with respect to a rate, the the FCC from requiring those entities that must submit a public inspection I just think this is an inappropriate use by the Commission of rulemaking or enforce- place to go down this other path, when file to do so in a machine-readable for- ment authority to establish, declare, or review we are dealing with rate regulation of the reasonableness of such rate. mat, which would guarantee that it is the Internet. I realize the gentleman easily sortable, searchable, and The Acting CHAIR. No amendment cares passionately about the political downloadable. to the committee amendment in the disclosure issue, but I would just argue, Adopting the Luja´ n amendment will nature of a substitute shall be in order Mr. Chair, that this is the wrong place. except those printed in House Report send a message to the FCC that there I think the amendment is clumsily 114–490. Each such amendment may be is strong congressional support for worded in terms of the scope and mag- offered only in the order printed in the making this information more acces- nitude that would occur in terms of report, by a Member designated in the sible so that the American people have making all this machine-readable. Be- report, shall be considered read, shall at least a chance to figure out who is cause I am thinking about a little AM be debatable for the time specified in trying to influence our elections. radio station out there that is barely the report equally divided and con- Furthermore, this amendment would keeping the doors open, and we are trolled by the proponent and an oppo- fix a real-world problem, unlike the un- going to tell them they have got to nent, shall not be subject to amend- derlying bill, which is a vague solution have their contour maps machine-read- ment, and shall not be subject to a de- in search of a nonexistent problem. able? I don’t even know how to do that. mand for division of the question. I reserve the balance of my time. I know some programs like Adobe you Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I rise The Chair understands that amend- can click, and some you can’t. I don’t in opposition to the amendment. ment No. 1 will not be offered. know. It is a pretty big new require- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. YARMUTH ment on these stations. from Oregon is recognized for 5 min- Mr. Chairman, I oppose the amend- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order utes to consider amendment No. 2 printed in ment. Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, this I reserve the balance of my time. House Report 114–490. amendment states that nothing in the Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Chairman, I Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Chairman, as the bill shall affect the FCC’s authority to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman designee of the gentleman from New require that TV and radio stations and from New York (Ms. CLARKE). ´ Mexico (Mr. BEN RAY LUJAN), I have an video and audio satellite providers Ms. CLARKE of New York. Mr. amendment at the desk. make their public inspection files Chairman, I rise today to support the The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will available online or in a machine-read- Luja´ n, Pallone, Yarmuth, and Clarke designate the amendment. able format. amendment. The text of the amendment is as fol- Mr. Chairman, I was in the radio This commonsense amendment would lows: business for 21 years. I would guess I ensure that the FCC can easily deter- Page 3, line 20, strike ‘‘; or’’ and insert a am probably one of the few, if only, mine who is paying for political ads. semicolon. people who have actually had to main- More specifically, this amendment Page 3, line 22, strike the period and insert tain a public file. would guarantee that nothing in this ‘‘; or’’. I don’t know if the gentleman knows bill would prevent the FCC from re- Page 3, after line 22, insert the following: (4) promulgate regulations that require a all the things that are in those public quiring that TV broadcast stations, television broadcast station, AM or FM radio files. I would be happy to go through AM and FM radio broadcast stations, broadcast station, cable operator, direct the very long list of them. cable operators, direct broadcast sat- broadcast satellite service provider, or sat- I don’t think the way the amendment ellite service providers, or satellite dig- ellite digital audio radio service provider, to is constructed is perhaps what he is ital audio radio service providers

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My amendment would seek to limit I urge my colleagues to support this So I must oppose this amendment some of those unintended consequences amendment. and ask my colleagues to do the same. by ensuring that the Commission con- Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I re- I yield back the balance of my time. tinues to have the authority that has serve the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is historically served it so well. Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Chairman, I on the amendment offered by the gen- Moreover, by preserving the FCC’s yield myself such time as I may con- tleman from Kentucky (Mr. YARMUTH). authority to act in the public interest, sume. The question was taken; and the Act- my amendment would safeguard the First, in response to Chairman WAL- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- broad aims that the Communication DEN—and I know that he shares my in- peared to have it. Act embodies. terest in creating effective disclosure Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Chairman, I de- b 1030 of campaign contributions and ads— mand a recorded vote. This amendment would continue to this amendment does not mandate any The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to appropriately focus the FCC toward particular form of machine-readable clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- promoting the public good. I urge my information. It only says that the ceedings on the amendment offered by Commission is not prohibited from re- Members to support it. the gentleman from Kentucky will be Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance quiring that certain parts of informa- postponed. tion are readable in machine format. of my time. AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. MCNERNEY I want to read a few quotes on disclo- Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I must The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order sure: rise in opposition to this amendment. ‘‘Disclosure requirements deter ac- to consider amendment No. 3 printed in The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman tual corruption and avoid the appear- House Report 114–490. from Oregon is recognized for 5 min- ance of corruption by exposing large Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Chairman, I utes. contributions and expenditures to the have an amendment at the desk. Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, this light of publicity.’’ The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will one is a little more insidious than the ‘‘With modern technology, disclosure designate the amendment. last one because what it does is pre- now offers a particularly effective The text of the amendment is as fol- cisely what the gentleman says it does. means of arming the voting public with lows: It says, ‘‘Nothing in this act can affect information.’’ Page 3, line 20, strike ‘‘; or’’ and insert a the FCC’s authority to act in the pub- ‘‘Today, given the Internet, disclo- semicolon. lic interest, convenience, or neces- sure offers much more robust protec- Page 3, line 22, strike the period and insert sity.’’ ‘‘; or’’. And he is right. That term of art is tions against corruption.’’ Page 3, after line 22, insert the following: ‘‘Because massive quantities of infor- all over communications law. Let me (4) act in the public interest, convenience, make that clear: all over communica- mation can be accessed at the click of and necessity. a mouse, disclosure is effective to a de- tions—it is so broad, you can drive a The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to gree not possible at the time Buckley, rate-regulated truck back through it, a House Resolution 672, the gentleman or even McConnell, was decided.’’ de facto after-the-fact regulation. And from California (Mr. MCNERNEY) and a All of the quotes are from the major- that is the point. Member opposed each will control 5 ity opinion in McCutcheon v. Federal When you give the bureaucracy wide- minutes. Election Commission, written by Chief open language that says ‘‘in the public The Chair recognizes the gentleman Justice Roberts. interest,’’ it sounds good on its face, Now, I don’t agree with the decision, from California. but the practical impact for someone but I sure do agree with his position Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Chairman, I who wants to regulate, it is on their that disclosure is critical to the integ- rise to offer an amendment to H.R. own authority, they go, well, we think rity of our electoral system in the 2666. This amendment would help to that rate is in the public interest to wake of this decision. rein in some of the unintended con- bring down after the fact. I believe that adopting the common- sequences of the bill by preserving the See, then what we have done is em- sense Lujan amendment shows that FCC’s authority to act in the public in- power others unelected to make deci- Congress values transparency in gov- terest, convenience, and necessity. sions based on a term of art which, ernment and will help restore a level of The public interest is a key principle while it may be pervasive, is also wide trust with the public. that the Commission has used to pro- open. That is what we are trying to I urge my colleagues to support it. tect consumers since Congress first avoid here, Mr. Chairman. I yield back the balance of my time. created the agency in 1934, and it is See, the FCC could say, we are not Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I rise just as important today. going to rate regulate unless we want for my closing statement to oppose the The FCC has consistently looked to to rate regulate because we will deter- gentleman’s amendment. the public interest standard when tak- mine on our own whether it is in the Again, I think it is overly broad. Be- ing action to protect consumers, foster public interest to do so. yond that, the gentleman from Ken- innovation, and increase competition. All that sounds good, ‘‘public inter- tucky kind of hit it on the head when The standard has been a hallmark of est’’ sounds good, and it is good and it he said that this doesn’t require the many of the most important policies of is an important part of our law, but in FCC to do anything in terms of the ma- the Commission. To give you a sense, this case, remember where we start. chine-readable technology and all. Be- the words ‘‘public interest’’ appear Until Chairman Wheeler was directed, cause, in theory, in reality, the way it over 100 times in the Communications in effect, by the White House to treat is written, it basically says: nothing in Act. That is 100 times. That is how per- the Internet like an old utility, none of this bill prevents them from doing vasive it is. this was regulated. That is the vibrant something, by the way, which they can Even with the amended version of the Internet we have today, and that is already do. bill that was reported out of com- what Republicans are trying to pre- The whole point, though, is this has mittee, serious concerns remain that serve, an open Internet. nothing to do with the issue at hand in the bill is going to have far-reaching We are all with you on blocking and the legislation. Our constituents really and unintended consequences. throttling and pay prioritization and believe we should take one issue at a For example, it could be that the those issues. I have got draft legisla- time. Commission would no longer be able to tion to legally say no to all of that.

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I do want to protect Chu, Judy Israel Pocan advance, and we are with them on that, the public interest. That is really what Cicilline Issa Polis but the worst thing—the worst thing— this comes down to. Clark (MA) Jackson Lee Price (NC) Clarke (NY) Jeffries Quigley when you are in business is the uncer- Again, the term shows up 100 times in Clay Johnson (GA) Rice (NY) tainty of after-the-fact decisionmaking the act, so let’s not turn our back on Cleaver Johnson, E. B. Richmond by your regulator—after-the-fact deci- the intent of the act. Let’s move for- Clyburn Kaptur Roybal-Allard sionmaking by your regulator. Unfor- Cohen Keating Ruiz ward in a way that protects the public Conyers Kelly (IL) Ruppersberger tunately, Mr. MCNERNEY’s proposal interest. Cooper Kennedy Rush here, his amendment would allow that Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Costa Kildee Ryan (OH) door to remain open, allow the agency Courtney Kilmer Sa´ nchez, Linda ance of my time. Crowley Kind T. to have this unfettered authority. Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I would Now, we have got provisions through- Cuellar Kirkpatrick Sanchez, Loretta again urge opposition to the amend- Cummings Kuster Sarbanes out the bill and in other law, both at ment of the gentleman from California Davis (CA) Langevin Schakowsky State and Federal level, to protect con- Davis, Danny Larsen (WA) Schiff (Mr. MCNERNEY). sumers against fraud and to protect DeFazio Larson (CT) Schrader Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- DeGette Lawrence Scott (VA) consumers on truth-in-billing. All ance of my time as well. DeLauro Lee Scott, David those things are there. Those protec- DelBene Levin Serrano tions remain. The Acting CHAIR. The question is DeSaulnier Lewis Sewell (AL) Our sole purpose here and why we on the amendment offered by the gen- Deutch Lipinski Sherman tleman from California (Mr. MCNER- Dingell Loebsack Sinema have been very narrow and specific and Doggett Lofgren Sires clear in our legislation is rate regula- NEY). Doyle, Michael Lowenthal Slaughter tion is not something the FCC should The question was taken; and the Act- F. Lowey Smith (WA) take on. Consumers should have that ing Chair announced that the noes ap- Duckworth Lujan Grisham Speier peared to have it. Edwards (NM) Swalwell (CA) power and authority, and people who Ellison Luja´ n, Ben Ray Takai want to innovate against the giant Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Chairman, I de- Eshoo (NM) Takano companies out there should be able to mand a recorded vote. Esty Lynch Thompson (MS) The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Farenthold Maloney, Titus enter that marketplace with creative Farr Carolyn Tonko new packages that allow consumers to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Foster Maloney, Sean Torres make choices and not have to go to ceedings on the amendment offered by Frankel (FL) Matsui Van Hollen Washington, D.C., and seek privilege the gentleman from California will be Fudge McCollum Vargas Gabbard McDermott Veasey and an audience with the chairman to postponed. Gallego McGovern Vela find out if what they are proposing ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Garamendi McNerney Vela´ zquez might be okay after the fact if they do The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Gibson Meeks Visclosky it. Graham Meng Walz clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will Grayson Moore Wasserman Mr. Chairman, I have to rise in oppo- now resume on those amendments Green, Al Moulton Schultz sition to Mr. MCNERNEY’s amendment. printed in House Report 114–490 on Green, Gene Murphy (FL) Watson Coleman He is a good member of the committee. which further proceedings were post- Grijalva Napolitano Welch I like working with him, but in this Gutie´rrez Neal Wilson (FL) poned, in the following order: Hahn Nolan Yarmuth case, the amendment is horribly flawed Amendment No. 2 by Mr. YARMUTH of and would do grave damage to the mar- Kentucky. NOES—231 ketplace. Amendment No. 3 by Mr. MCNERNEY Abraham Crenshaw Heck (NV) Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of California. Aderholt Culberson Hensarling of my time. Allen Curbelo (FL) Herrera Beutler Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Chairman, I The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Amash Davis, Rodney Hice, Jody B. certainly appreciate—or I sort of ap- the minimum time for any electronic Amodei Denham Hill vote after the first vote in this series. Babin Dent Holding preciate the chairman’s comments, and Barletta DeSantis Hudson I do appreciate the idea of broadness AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. YARMUTH Barr Diaz-Balart Huelskamp here; but if you look at what the actual The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Barton Dold Huizenga (MI) Benishek Donovan Hultgren bill says, ‘‘may not regulate rates business is the demand for a recorded Bilirakis Duffy Hunter charged for broadband Internet serv- vote on the amendment offered by the Bishop (MI) Duncan (TN) Hurd (TX) ices,’’ that is the definition of broad. gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. YAR- Bishop (UT) Ellmers (NC) Hurt (VA) MUTH) on which further proceedings Blackburn Emmer (MN) Jenkins (KS) You can’t get any broader than that. Blum Fitzpatrick Jenkins (WV) So we want to rein that in a little bit. were postponed and on which the noes Bost Fleischmann Johnson (OH) We don’t want unintended con- prevailed by voice vote. Boustany Fleming Johnson, Sam sequences out here, but let me say The Clerk will redesignate the Brady (TX) Flores Jolly Brat Forbes Jordan what my amendment says. ‘‘Act in the amendment. Bridenstine Fortenberry Joyce public interest, convenience, and ne- The Clerk redesignated the amend- Brooks (AL) Foxx Katko cessity.’’ ment. Brooks (IN) Franks (AZ) Kelly (MS) Buchanan Frelinghuysen Kelly (PA) Would the chairman like it if I took RECORDED VOTE out ‘‘convenience’’? Should I just say Buck Garrett King (IA) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bucshon Gibbs King (NY) ‘‘act in the public interest and neces- has been demanded. Burgess Gohmert Kinzinger (IL) sity’’? Would that be good enough, Mr. Byrne Goodlatte Kline A recorded vote was ordered. Chairman? Calvert Gosar Knight Mr. WALDEN. Will the gentleman The vote was taken by electronic de- Carter (GA) Gowdy Labrador vice, and there were—ayes 179, noes 231, Carter (TX) Granger LaHood yield? Chabot Graves (GA) LaMalfa Mr. MCNERNEY. I yield to the gen- not voting 23, as follows: Clawson (FL) Graves (LA) Lamborn tleman from Oregon. [Roll No. 150] Coffman Graves (MO) Lance Cole Griffith Latta Mr. WALDEN. What I think would be AYES—179 Collins (GA) Grothman LoBiondo really good is you withdraw your Adams Beyer Brady (PA) Comstock Guinta Long amendment and vote for the under- Aguilar Bishop (GA) Brown (FL) Conaway Guthrie Loudermilk lying bill that is really clear in its Ashford Blumenauer Brownley (CA) Cook Hardy Love Beatty Bonamici Bustos Costello (PA) Harper Lucas scope and faith and is a really good leg- Becerra Boyle, Brendan Butterfield Cramer Harris Luetkemeyer islative product. Bera F. Capps Crawford Hartzler Lummis

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:36 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15AP7.019 H15APPT1 smartinez on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H1752 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 15, 2016 MacArthur Pompeo Stefanik There was no objection. Buck Hultgren Price, Tom Marino Posey Stewart The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Bucshon Hunter Ratcliffe Massie Price, Tom Stutzman Burgess Hurd (TX) Reed McCarthy Ratcliffe Thompson (PA) business is the demand for a recorded Byrne Hurt (VA) Reichert McCaul Reed Thornberry vote on the amendment offered by the Calvert Issa Renacci McClintock Reichert Tiberi gentleman from California (Mr. Carter (GA) Jenkins (KS) Ribble McHenry Renacci Carter (TX) Jenkins (WV) Tipton MCNERNEY) on which further pro- Rice (SC) McKinley Ribble Trott Chabot Johnson (OH) Rigell McMorris Rice (SC) Turner ceedings were postponed and on which Chaffetz Johnson, Sam Roby Rodgers Rigell Upton the noes prevailed by voice vote. Clawson (FL) Jolly Roe (TN) McSally Roby Coffman Jordan Rogers (AL) Meadows Roe (TN) Valadao The Clerk will redesignate the Wagner amendment. Cole Joyce Rogers (KY) Meehan Rogers (AL) Collins (GA) Katko Messer Rogers (KY) Walberg The Clerk redesignated the amend- Rohrabacher Walden Comstock Kelly (MS) Rokita Mica Rohrabacher ment. Conaway Kelly (PA) Miller (FL) Walker Rooney (FL) Rokita Cook King (IA) Miller (MI) Rooney (FL) Walorski RECORDED VOTE Ros-Lehtinen Costa King (NY) Moolenaar Ros-Lehtinen Walters, Mimi Roskam The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Costello (PA) Kinzinger (IL) Mooney (WV) Roskam Weber (TX) Ross Cramer Kline Mullin Ross Webster (FL) has been demanded. Rothfus Crawford Knight Mulvaney Rothfus Wenstrup A recorded vote was ordered. Rouzer Crenshaw Labrador Murphy (PA) Rouzer Westerman Royce The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Culberson LaHood Neugebauer Royce Russell Westmoreland minute vote. Curbelo (FL) LaMalfa Newhouse Russell Whitfield Salmon Noem Salmon The vote was taken by electronic de- Davis, Rodney Lamborn Williams Denham Lance Sanford Nugent Sanford Wilson (SC) vice, and there were—ayes 173, noes 231, Scalise Nunes Dent Latta Scalise Wittman not voting 29, as follows: Scott, Austin Olson Schweikert DeSantis LoBiondo Womack Sensenbrenner Palazzo Scott, Austin [Roll No. 151] Diaz-Balart Long Woodall Sessions Palmer Sensenbrenner AYES—173 Dold Loudermilk Paulsen Sessions Yoder Donovan Love Shimkus Adams Gabbard Pearce Shimkus Yoho Moulton Duffy Lucas Shuster Aguilar Gallego Perry Shuster Young (AK) Murphy (FL) Duncan (TN) Luetkemeyer Sires Ashford Garamendi Pittenger Smith (MO) Young (IA) Napolitano Ellmers (NC) Lummis Smith (MO) Bass Gibson Pitts Smith (NE) Young (IN) Neal Emmer (MN) MacArthur Smith (NE) Beatty Graham Poe (TX) Smith (NJ) Zeldin Nolan Farenthold Marino Smith (NJ) Becerra Grayson Poliquin Smith (TX) Zinke Norcross Fitzpatrick Massie Smith (TX) Bera Green, Al O’Rourke Fleischmann McCarthy Stefanik Beyer Green, Gene Pallone NOT VOTING—23 Fleming McCaul Stewart Bishop (GA) Grijalva Pascrell Bass Fattah Pelosi Flores McClintock Stutzman Blumenauer Gutie´rrez Perlmutter Black Fincher Rangel Forbes McHenry Bonamici Hahn Peters Thompson (PA) Collins (NY) Hanna Fortenberry McKinley Simpson Boyle, Brendan Hastings Peterson Thornberry Connolly Jones Foxx McMorris Stivers F. Heck (WA) Pingree Tiberi Delaney Lieu, Ted Franks (AZ) Rodgers Thompson (CA) Brady (PA) Higgins Pocan Tipton DesJarlais Marchant Tsongas Brown (FL) Himes Polis Frelinghuysen McSally Trott Duncan (SC) Nadler Waters, Maxine Brownley (CA) Hinojosa Price (NC) Garrett Meadows Turner Engel Payne Bustos Honda Quigley Gibbs Meehan Upton b 1056 Butterfield Hoyer Rice (NY) Gohmert Messer Valadao Capps Huffman Richmond Goodlatte Mica Walberg Ms. STEFANIK, Messrs. ALLEN, Capuano Israel Roybal-Allard Gosar Miller (FL) Walden Gowdy Miller (MI) NUGENT, YOUNG of Indiana, Carney Jackson Lee Ruiz Walker Granger Moolenaar Carson (IN) Jeffries Ruppersberger Walorski GROTHMAN, and MESSER changed Graves (GA) Mooney (WV) Cartwright Johnson (GA) Rush Walters, Mimi their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Graves (LA) Mullin Castor (FL) Johnson, E. B. Ryan (OH) Weber (TX) Graves (MO) Mulvaney Messrs. FARENTHOLD, ISSA, Ms. Castro (TX) Kaptur Sa´ nchez, Linda Webster (FL) Griffith Murphy (PA) JACKSON LEE, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Ms. Chu, Judy Keating T. Wenstrup ´ Cicilline Kelly (IL) Sanchez, Loretta Grothman Neugebauer VELAZQUEZ, and Mr. POLIS changed Guinta Newhouse Westerman Clark (MA) Kennedy Sarbanes Westmoreland their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Clarke (NY) Kilmer Schakowsky Guthrie Noem Whitfield So the amendment was rejected. Clay Kind Schiff Hardy Nugent Williams Cleaver Kirkpatrick Schrader Harper Nunes The result of the vote was announced Wilson (SC) as above recorded. Clyburn Kuster Scott (VA) Harris Olson Cohen Langevin Scott, David Hartzler Palazzo Wittman (By unanimous consent, Mr. SESSIONS Conyers Larsen (WA) Serrano Heck (NV) Palmer Womack was allowed to speak out of order.) Cooper Larson (CT) Sewell (AL) Hensarling Pearce Woodall Yoder ANNOUNCEMENT BY COMMITTEE ON RULES RE- Courtney Lawrence Sherman Herrera Beutler Perry Hice, Jody B. Pittenger Yoho GARDING AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR H.R. 1206, Crowley Lee Sinema Cuellar Levin Slaughter Hill Pitts Young (AK) H.R. 3724, H.R. 4885, AND H.R. 4890 Cummings Lewis Smith (WA) Holding Poe (TX) Young (IA) Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Chairman, yes- Davis (CA) Lipinski Speier Hudson Poliquin Young (IN) terday, the Rules Committee issued Davis, Danny Loebsack Swalwell (CA) Huelskamp Pompeo Zeldin four announcements outlining the DeFazio Lofgren Takai Huizenga (MI) Posey Zinke DeGette Lowenthal Takano amendment processes for: DeLauro Lowey Thompson (MS) NOT VOTING—29 H.R. 1206, No Hires for the Delinquent DelBene Lujan Grisham Titus DeSaulnier (NM) Tonko Black Fattah Pelosi IRS Act; Brady (TX) Fincher Rangel H.R. 3724, Ensuring Integrity in the Deutch Luja´ n, Ben Ray Torres Dingell (NM) Tsongas Bridenstine Hanna Schweikert ´ IRS Workforce Act; Doggett Lynch Van Hollen Cardenas Jones Simpson H.R. 4885, IRS Oversight While Elimi- Doyle, Michael Maloney, Vargas Collins (NY) Kildee Stivers F. Carolyn Vela Connolly Lieu, Ted Thompson (CA) nating Spending Act; and Delaney Marchant H.R. 4890, a bill to impose a ban on Duckworth Maloney, Sean Vela´ zquez Veasey Edwards Matsui Visclosky DesJarlais Nadler Wagner Duncan (SC) Paulsen the payment of bonuses to employees Ellison McCollum Wasserman Walz of the Internal Revenue Service until Eshoo McDermott Schultz Engel Payne the Secretary of Treasury develops and Esty McGovern Waters, Maxine Farr McNerney Watson Coleman implements a comprehensive customer Foster Meeks Welch b 1102 service strategy. Frankel (FL) Meng Wilson (FL) The amendment deadline for each Fudge Moore Yarmuth So the amendment was rejected. bill has been set for 10 a.m. on Monday, NOES—231 The result of the vote was announced April 18. For more details and the text Abraham Barr Blum as above recorded. of the bill, please contact me or visit Aderholt Barton Bost Stated against: the Rules Committee Web site. Allen Benishek Boustany AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. MCNERNEY Amash Bilirakis Brat Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. Amodei Bishop (MI) Brooks (AL) The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- Babin Bishop (UT) Brooks (IN) 151, I was meeting with a constituent. Had I tion, 2-minute voting will continue. Barletta Blackburn Buchanan been present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:03 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15AP7.006 H15APPT1 smartinez on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 15, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1753 The Acting CHAIR. The question is There was no objection. bring the Republican budget to the on the committee amendment in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- floor. nature of a substitute. tleman from Kentucky is recognized So don’t hide behind procedural road- The amendment was agreed to. for 5 minutes. blocks to block debate. If you believe The Acting CHAIR. Under the rule, Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, this is in your budget, make the case before the Committee rises. the final amendment to the bill, which the cameras and the American people. Accordingly, the Committee rose; will not kill the bill or send it back to Let them see the contrast in our par- and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. committee. If adopted, the bill will im- ties’ values so they can decide for HULTGREN) having assumed the chair, mediately proceed to final passage as themselves. Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana, Acting Chair amended. I urge my colleagues to support this of the Committee of the Whole House Ladies and gentlemen, today, April amendment. on the state of the Union, reported that 15, is the deadline for Congress to enact I yield back the balance of my time. that Committee, having had under con- a budget resolution; but here we are, POINT OF ORDER sideration the bill (H.R. 2666) to pro- set to leave town without taking any hibit the Federal Communications action. Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I raise a Commission from regulating the rates To their credit, Republicans did write point of order against the motion be- charged for broadband Internet access a budget and it was approved by their cause the instruction contains matter service, and, pursuant to House Resolu- members of the Budget Committee. So in the jurisdiction of a committee to tion 672, he reported the bill back to why, after months of promises of a re- which the bill was not referred, thus the House with an amendment adopted turn to regular order, would Speaker violating clause 7 of rule XVI, which in the Committee of the Whole. RYAN refuse to allow a floor vote on requires the amendment to be germane The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Republican budget, the budget of to the measure being amended. the rule, the previous question is or- his own party, the party he leads? Committee jurisdiction is a central dered. Our obligation here in Congress is to test of germaneness, and I am afraid I The question is on the committee control the purse strings of the coun- must insist on my point of order. amendment in the nature of a sub- try. So why would a former Budget The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does stitute. Committee chair not want a vote on any other Member wish to be heard on The amendment was agreed to. the point of order? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The his party’s budget, unless he didn’t If not, the Chair is prepared to rule. question is on the engrossment and want people to know what is inside of third reading of the bill. it. The gentleman from Oregon makes a The bill was ordered to be engrossed I don’t blame him. Our Democratic point of order that the instructions and read a third time, and was read the budget invests in education, infrastruc- proposed in the motion to recommit of- third time. ture, medical research, job training, fered by the gentleman from Kentucky MOTION TO RECOMMIT job creation, American priorities that are not germane. Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I have improve our communities today and in- Clause 7 of rule XVI—the germane- a motion to recommit at the desk. crease revenue in the future. It is why ness rule—provides that no proposition The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the they are called investments. In con- on a subject different from that under gentleman opposed to the bill? trast, the Republicans took the Euro- consideration shall be admitted under Mr. YARMUTH. I am in its current pean austerity approach: eviscerating color of amendment. form. each of those investments and taking One of the central tenets of the ger- Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve health coverage away from 20 million maneness rule is that an amendment a point of order on the motion to re- Americans, ending Medicare as we may not introduce matter within the commit. know it, and jeopardizing the retire- jurisdiction of a committee not rep- The SPEAKER pro tempore. A point ment of millions of Americans. It also resented in the pending measure. of order is reserved. makes us less competitive, and encour- The bill, H.R. 2666, as amended, ad- The Clerk will report the motion to ages companies to ship jobs overseas. dresses rates for broadband Internet recommit. Nobody knows the backlash from this access service, which is a matter with- The Clerk read as follows: rebuke of American values better than in the jurisdiction of the Committee on Mr. Yarmuth moves to recommit the bill Speaker RYAN, because the budget he Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2666 to the Committee on Energy Com- wrote 4 years ago, when he was running The instructions in the motion to re- merce with instructions to report the same for Vice President, had to be disavowed back to the House forthwith with the fol- commit propose an amendment con- lowing amendment: by his Presidential candidate running sisting of a special order of business of Add at the end the following: mate, Mitt Romney. It was so abhor- the House, which is a matter within SEC. ll Upon enactment of this Act it rent to the American people that even the jurisdiction of the Committee on shall be in order to consider in the House of his own running mate couldn’t support Rules. Representatives the concurrent resolution it. As the Chair ruled in similar pro- (H. Con. Res. 125) establishing the congres- So I get it, Mr. Speaker. I like your sional budget for the United States Govern- ceedings yesterday, the instructions in budget even less than you do. But you the motion to recommit are not ger- ment for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth have it, and the people deserve to know the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal mane because they are not within the years 2018 through 2026. All points of order what is in it and where their Rep- jurisdiction of the Committee on En- against consideration of the concurrent reso- resentatives stand on it. ergy and Commerce. lution are waived. The concurrent resolution You know, earlier this week, Speaker Accordingly, the motion to recommit shall be considered as read. All points of RYAN gave a speech explaining why he is not germane. The point of order is order against provisions in the concurrent wasn’t going to be a candidate for resolution are waived. The previous question sustained, and the motion is not in President, and he said one of the rea- order. shall be considered as ordered on the concur- sons was we have too much work to do rent resolution and on any amendment The question is on the passage of the here in Congress. thereto to adoption without intervening mo- bill. tion except: (1) one hour of debate equally di- Well, he sure is right. So why are we here, and why were we here yesterday The question was taken; and the vided and controlled by the chair and rank- Speaker pro tempore announced that ing minority member of the Committee on and the day before working on bills the Budget; and (2) one motion to recommit. that have no consequence to the Amer- the ayes appeared to have it. Mr. WALDEN (during the reading). ican people when we should be doing RECORDED VOTE Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent the most important business we can, Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I demand to dispense with the reading of the mo- and that is to decide how much money a recorded vote. tion to recommit. we are going to spend and where for the A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there American people. The vote was taken by electronic de- objection to the request of the gen- This motion to recommit is simple. vice, and there were—ayes 241, noes 173, tleman from Oregon? It says, upon the bill’s passage, we will not voting 19, as follows:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:36 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15AP7.024 H15APPT1 smartinez on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H1754 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 15, 2016 [Roll No. 152] Cummings Kelly (IL) Polis LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Davis (CA) Kennedy Price (NC) AYES—241 Davis, Danny Kildee Quigley (Mr. HOYER asked and was given Abraham Guthrie Peterson DeFazio Kilmer Rice (NY) permission to address the House for 1 Aderholt Hardy Pittenger DeGette Kind Richmond minute.) DeLauro Kirkpatrick Roybal-Allard Allen Harper Pitts Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to Amash Harris Poe (TX) DelBene Kuster Ruiz Amodei Hartzler Poliquin DeSaulnier Langevin Ruppersberger the gentleman from California (Mr. Babin Heck (NV) Pompeo Deutch Larsen (WA) Rush MCCARTHY) for the purpose of inquiring Barletta Hensarling Posey Dingell Larson (CT) Ryan (OH) Doggett Lawrence Sa´ nchez, Linda of the majority leader about the sched- Barr Herrera Beutler Price, Tom ule for the week to come. Barton Hice, Jody B. Ratcliffe Doyle, Michael Lee T. Benishek Hill Reed F. Levin Sanchez, Loretta (Mr. MCCARTHY asked and was Duckworth Lewis Sarbanes Bilirakis Holding Reichert given permission to revise and extend Edwards Lipinski Schakowsky Bishop (MI) Hudson Renacci Ellison Loebsack Schiff his remarks.) Bishop (UT) Huelskamp Ribble Eshoo Lofgren Schrader Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I Blackburn Huizenga (MI) Rice (SC) Esty Lowenthal Scott (VA) Blum Hultgren Rigell thank the gentleman for yielding. Farr Lowey Scott, David Bost Hunter Roby Mr. Speaker, on Monday, the House Foster Lujan Grisham Serrano Boustany Hurd (TX) Roe (TN) Frankel (FL) (NM) Sewell (AL) will meet at noon for morning hour and Brady (TX) Hurt (VA) Rogers (AL) Fudge Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sherman 2 p.m. for legislative business. Votes Brat Issa Rogers (KY) Gabbard (NM) Slaughter Bridenstine Jenkins (KS) Rohrabacher will be postponed until 6:30. Gallego Lynch Smith (WA) Brooks (AL) Jenkins (WV) Rokita Garamendi Maloney, Speier On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Brooks (IN) Johnson (OH) Rooney (FL) Buchanan Johnson, Sam Graham Carolyn Swalwell (CA) House will meet at 10 a.m. for morning Ros-Lehtinen Grayson Maloney, Sean Takai Buck Jolly Roskam hour and at noon for legislative busi- Bucshon Jordan Green, Al Matsui Takano ness. Ross Green, Gene McCollum Thompson (MS) Burgess Joyce Rothfus On Thursday, the House will meet at Byrne Katko Grijalva McDermott Titus Rouzer Gutie´rrez McGovern Tonko 9 a.m. for legislative business. No votes Calvert Kelly (MS) Royce Carter (GA) Kelly (PA) Hahn McNerney Torres are expected in the House on Friday. Russell Hastings Meeks Tsongas Carter (TX) King (IA) Salmon Mr. Speaker, the House will consider Chabot King (NY) Heck (WA) Meng Van Hollen Sanford a number of suspensions next week, a Chaffetz Kinzinger (IL) Higgins Moore Vargas Scalise Clawson (FL) Kline Himes Moulton Veasey complete list of which will be an- Schweikert Coffman Knight Hinojosa Murphy (FL) Vela Scott, Austin nounced by close of business today. Cole Labrador Honda Napolitano Vela´ zquez Sensenbrenner Mr. Speaker, since next Monday is Collins (GA) LaHood Hoyer Neal Visclosky Sessions Comstock LaMalfa Huffman Nolan Walz Tax Day, the House will also consider Shimkus Conaway Lamborn Israel Norcross Wasserman four commonsense bills aimed at pro- Shuster Cook Lance Jackson Lee O’Rourke Schultz Sinema tecting all taxpayers. Costa Latta Jeffries Pallone Waters, Maxine Sires First will be H.R. 1206, the No Hires Costello (PA) LoBiondo Johnson (GA) Pascrell Watson Coleman Cramer Long Smith (MO) Johnson, E. B. Perlmutter Welch for the Delinquent IRS Act, sponsored Crawford Loudermilk Smith (NE) Kaptur Pingree Wilson (FL) by Representative DAVID ROUZER, and Crenshaw Love Smith (NJ) Keating Pocan Yarmuth Smith (TX) will ensure that IRS employees—the Culberson Lucas NOT VOTING—19 Curbelo (FL) Luetkemeyer Stefanik very people who are responsible for col- Davis, Rodney Lummis Stewart Black Fattah Payne lecting taxes from every American— Denham MacArthur Stivers Collins (NY) Fincher Pelosi pay their own taxes. Stutzman Dent Marino Connolly Hanna Rangel H.R. 4885, the IRS Oversight While DeSantis Massie Thompson (PA) Delaney Jones Simpson Diaz-Balart McCarthy Thornberry DesJarlais Lieu, Ted Thompson (CA) Eliminating Spending Act, sponsored Dold McCaul Tiberi Duncan (SC) Marchant by Representative JASON SMITH, will Donovan McClintock Tipton Engel Nadler require fees collected by the IRS to be Duffy McHenry Trott Duncan (TN) McKinley Turner b 1126 subject to congressional appropriations Ellmers (NC) McMorris Upton So the bill was passed. so that there is proper oversight into Valadao Emmer (MN) Rodgers The result of the vote was announced how the taxpayer money is spent. Farenthold McSally Wagner H.R. 3724, the Ensuring Integrity in Fitzpatrick Meadows Walberg as above recorded. Fleischmann Meehan Walden A motion to reconsider was laid on the IRS Workforce Act, sponsored by Fleming Messer Walker the table. Representative KRISTI NOEM, will pro- Flores Mica Walorski hibit the IRS from rehiring someone Forbes Miller (FL) Walters, Mimi Stated for: Fortenberry Miller (MI) Weber (TX) Mr. HANNA. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. who has been fired for cause. Foxx Moolenaar Webster (FL) 152 on H.R. 2666, I am not recorded because b 1130 Franks (AZ) Mooney (WV) Wenstrup I was absent for personal reasons. Had I been Frelinghuysen Mullin Westerman Finally, Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4890, the Garrett Mulvaney Westmoreland present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ IRS Bonuses Tied to Measurable Gibbs Murphy (PA) Whitfield PERSONAL EXPLANATION Gibson Neugebauer Williams Metrics Act, sponsored by Representa- Gohmert Newhouse Wilson (SC) Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, on roll call No. tive PAT MEEHAN, will ban IRS bonuses Goodlatte Noem Wittman 150 for passage of the Yarmuth Amendment until they can demonstrate improved Gosar Nugent Womack No. 2, rollcall No. 151 for passage of the customer service. It just doesn’t get Gowdy Nunes Woodall McNerney Amendment No. 3, rollcall No. 152 Granger Olson Yoder any more common sense than that. Graves (GA) Palazzo Yoho for final passage of H.R. 2666 which took Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank Graves (LA) Palmer Young (AK) place Friday, April 15, 2016, I am not recorded my friend for that information. I want Graves (MO) Paulsen Young (IA) because I was unavoidably detained. Griffith Pearce Young (IN) to ask him just one question on one of Grothman Perry Zeldin Had I been present, I would have voted those commonsense bills that seeks to Guinta Peters Zinke ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 150, the Yarmuth Amend- remove those employees who work for ment No. 2, on rollcall No. 151, the McNerney the IRS who collect taxes, that if they NOES—173 Amendment No. 3. I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ are delinquent, they will be removed. Adams Brady (PA) Chu, Judy on rollcall No. 152 for final passage of H.R. Does that apply to the Congress of Aguilar Brown (FL) Cicilline Ashford Brownley (CA) Clark (MA) 2666. the United States as well which levies Bass Bustos Clarke (NY) PERSONAL EXPLANATION those taxes, that if we have any Mem- Beatty Butterfield Clay Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, on April 15, bers who are delinquent, that they, Becerra Capps Cleaver Bera Capuano Clyburn 2016, I was absent and was unable to vote. too, would be removed? Beyer Ca´ rdenas Cohen Had I been present, I would have voted as fol- I yield to my friend. Bishop (GA) Carney Conyers lows: Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I Blumenauer Carson (IN) Cooper Rollcall No. 150—‘‘No.’’ thank the gentleman for yielding. Bonamici Cartwright Courtney Boyle, Brendan Castor (FL) Crowley Rollcall No. 151—‘‘No.’’ The bill solely deals with the IRS, F. Castro (TX) Cuellar Rollcall No. 152—‘‘No.’’ but he can always offer an amendment.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:36 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15AP7.012 H15APPT1 smartinez on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 15, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1755 Mr. HOYER. I may do that. In addition, of course, we have the ADJOURNMENT FROM FRIDAY, First of all, let me thank the gen- crisis that Zika poses to the health and APRIL 15, 2016, TO MONDAY, tleman. We are confronting a crisis, as welfare not only of women who either APRIL 18, 2016 the gentleman so well knows, in Puerto are or may become pregnant, but also Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, I ask Rico. On May 1, they will be unable to to others as well. unanimous consent that when the pay their debts. Can the gentleman tell me where the House adjourns today, it adjourn to I want to thank the majority leader funding—as the gentleman knows, the meet on Monday, April 18, 2016, when it who has been leading to reach a bipar- administration transferred some funds shall convene at noon for morning-hour tisan solution. Unfortunately, as the out of the money that was dedicated to debate and 2 p.m. for legislative busi- majority leader and I both know, there Ebola. And I want to thank the gen- ness. was a failure in committee this week tleman for having a hearing, which he The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. to move the bill forward. But I want to invited me. We joined in having that LAHOOD). Is there objection to the re- reiterate my appreciation to the gen- hearing, and we had Secretary Burwell quest of the gentleman from Virginia? tleman from California, the majority of HHS, Tony Fauci of NIH, and Dr. There was no objection. leader, for his efforts to make sure that Frieden of CDC—a very important f we do, in fact, address this issue before hearing. They have transferred some May 1. I want to thank him for that. money. RECOGNIZING TOM BOWERS It is critical that we do so, it is crit- Does the gentleman have any infor- (Mr. GRIFFITH asked and was given ical that we do so in a bipartisan fash- mation as to when we might move for- permission to address the House for 1 ion, and it is critical to have a bill that ward, both on backfilling the money minute and to revise and extend his re- both sides can support. I have told the that has been taken from Ebola and re- marks.) majority leader, and I reiterate, we sponding to the administration’s re- Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in hope that on both restructuring and quest for funding for response to Zika? recognition of Tom Bowers. Tom is a the composition and the authority of a I yield to my friend. Commonwealth attorney for the city of board of review, an oversight board, Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I Salem, Virginia, who today, in a for- that we can come to an agreement so thank the gentleman for yielding. I do mal award ceremony at Federal Bureau that we can have such a vote and have think the gentleman’s work is bipar- of Investigation headquarters, is re- it in the near future. tisan on our challenge with Zika and as ceiving the Richmond FBI’s 2015 Direc- Secondly, can the majority leader we continue to move forward with it. tor’s Community Leadership Award for tell me where we are? I know the budg- First, I am very happy to see that the his efforts to organize a Heroin Preven- et has been reported out of committee. administration did take our advice last tion Initiative in the Roanoke, Vir- The gentleman talks about Tax Day. week and began using the unused Ebola ginia, area. Obviously, we are now at the point funding in our efforts to combat Zika. Regrettably, the growing epidemic of when a budget was expected to be I know that was more than half a bil- heroin use is a plague on communities brought to the floor. Can the majority lion dollars. That money is going to go throughout the United States. Address- leader tell me where we stand on the a long way to containing the disease. I ing this nationwide problem will re- budget process and the budget coming had met with the chairman of Appro- quire expanded coordination and in- to the floor of the House of Representa- priations just today. They are con- volvement by local, State, and Federal tives? tinuing to look and monitor. We be- governments, as well as law enforce- I yield to my friend. lieve this money will take us through- ment agencies and healthcare profes- Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I out the rest of this fiscal year, but we sionals. thank the gentleman for yielding. I applaud Commonwealth Attorney I will first touch on Puerto Rico. I will look and monitor where we need it and what we need to move forward. Bowers and those working for him on thank the gentleman for his work on the Heroin Prevention Initiative for that. Let me start by saying that any As the gentleman knows, every day we continue to learn more about Zika. their efforts to combat the heroin epi- proposal that the House considers can- demic by bringing awareness to the not be a bailout of Puerto Rico. We are committed on this side, and I know on your side as well, to make pervasiveness of prescription drug and I know the committee had a markup heroin use among youth in our area and they postponed the vote on it sim- sure that we eradicate this problem from ever furthering in America. and helping to alleviate the damage to ply because Treasury was still negoti- our community. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank ating. We had heard from those on your Others involved in this important the gentleman. I look forward to work- side of the aisle that they did not want work in this initiative include the Roa- ing with him on both—continuing to to pursue or continue until Treasury noke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coa- focus on Ebola, while at the same time was done negotiating. So we look for- lition, the Prevention Council of Roa- we focus on the immediate threat of ward to continue solving this problem noke County, the Virginia State Po- Zika. in a bipartisan manner. lice, the City of Roanoke Police De- I also understand the gentleman ask- The last comment I would make, Mr. partment, the Vinton Police Depart- ing about the budget. I do believe the Speaker, is that Members ought to be ment, and the Roanoke County Police budget process is an important one, disabused of the concept—and I have Department. and we are continuing to work through heard it, as well as the gentleman has I also would note, of course, that it. It is out of the committee, and I heard it—that the legislation under Tom Bowers represents the city of look forward to getting it onto the consideration for Puerto Rico is a bail- Salem, and the city of Salem folks are floor. out. There is no money going to Puerto involved as well. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank Rico. There is no guarantee of any of Congratulations to Commonwealth the gentleman. their indebtedness going from the Attorney Bowers on being presented Let me mention two other items United States to Puerto Rico. the Richmond FBI’s 2015 Director’s briefly because I know the gentleman This is simply whether or not we can Community Leadership Award. construct a mechanism so that they has a time constraint. Zika and Ebola f continue to be challenges to the health can restructure their debt, which may of Americans and, indeed, the health of prolong the period of time in which the VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE the international community as well. debt is paid off. It may reduce by some (Mr. PETERS asked and was given Obviously, we previously committed amount the debt that is repaid. But as permission to address the House for 1 a significant sum of money to meet the the gentleman knows—and he is shak- minute.) Ebola crisis, which still remains with ing his head in agreement—we are not Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, us. It is not on the front burner as it contemplating nor are we moving for- Irvington, New Jersey, Christmas Day, was for a period of time, but it is, nev- ward on a bailout for Puerto Rico. December 25, 2013: Pierre Clervoyant, ertheless, as the gentleman knows, a Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Jr., 34 years old; Woodley Daniel, 32; very significant and serious one. of my time. Mushir Cureton, 27.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, March 9, or CASA as we know it; the founder This means our mothers and our grand- 2016: Tina Shelton, 37 years old; Jerry and the vice president of the Leader- mothers get less for their retirement Shelton, 35; Brittany Powell, 27; Shada ship Academy of the Superior Court; security, and there are more of them in Mahone, 26; Chanetta Powell, 25. and the president of Latino Advocates poverty. Waynesville, Indiana, May 11, 2013: for Education. Inequality hurts the heart and it Kathryn Burton, 53 years old; Aaron T. I know him best because he honors hurts the pocketbook. It hurts women Cross, 41; Shawn Burton, 41; Thomas W. our veterans every year in a very large and their families. That is why we need Smith, 39. ceremony, calling out their service in paycheck fairness, affordable child f the different wars. care, paid family leave, and retirement I am honored to recognize Judge security. VA ACCOUNTABILITY Frederick Aguirre for his outstanding When women succeed, America suc- LEGISLATION achievements within the Latino com- ceeds. (Mr. BENISHEK asked and was given munity, the Orange County commu- f permission to address the House for 1 nity, amongst our veterans, and for all SUPPORTING THE LGBTQ minute and to revise and extend his re- citizens. marks.) COMMUNITY f Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, today I (Mr. FARR asked and was given per- rise to urge the Senate to quickly act b 1145 mission to address the House for 1 on House-passed VA accountability leg- OBAMACARE FOR FINANCIAL minute and to revise and extend his re- islation. PLANNING marks.) According to recent VA Inspector Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise for the General reports, wait time manipula- (Mr. LAHOOD asked and was given 14th consecutive year in order to speak tion occurred at 40 VA facilities in 19 permission to address the House for 1 out on behalf of the LGBTQ youth States. Yet, almost no one has seri- minute.) community. It is unacceptable that, in ously been held accountable for these Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, last 2016, young people are still experi- failures. Wednesday, the Department of Labor encing discrimination across this coun- This isn’t even including the most finalized its fiduciary rule—or, as we try based on their sexual orientation or egregious example of failures, like the could call it: ObamaCare for financial gender identity. VA employee who was convicted of planning. This rule reclassifies and ex- Kaleb Lennon, a young transgender charges related to armed robbery and pands the scope of individuals who are student in my district, sees this day as still couldn’t be fired. considered ‘‘financial advisers’’ and a chance to combat the bullying, the The House has passed legislation to adds the Department of Labor as a new slurs, and the put-downs that these get at the root of this problem, and it regulator. children face on a daily basis. I am is past time the Senate acts. The investment advisory industry is proud to lend my voice to Kaleb’s H.R. 1994, the VA Accountability Act, already among the most regulated, but cause. It is our duty to speak out contains my legislation that forces VA this rule will force a sweeping overhaul against the bigotry and hatred facing employees to solve problems for vet- of the financial services industry. Most this community. We must celebrate the erans. If they can’t, then the VA needs importantly, it will hurt middle class diversity in this country and reject all to make room for someone who can. Americans. forms of discrimination. Our veterans are too important to us, This new rule change, which cir- Mr. Speaker, this is my last year to and they are counting on Congress to cumvents the Congress and the Con- take the floor and support these young deliver them the care they need and de- stitution, will significantly raise legal people. I ask that, next year, my col- serve. and compliance costs, making it expen- leagues stand where I am and lend We have to send the VA account- sive, difficult, and impractical for com- their voices to the support of the ability legislation to the President’s panies like State Farm, which is LGBTQ community. desk now. headquartered in my congressional dis- Today, as youth across the country f trict, and their advising agents to con- take a vow of silence to protest the si- tinue to provide services to small busi- lent response they see to bigotry, I ask HONORING JUDGE FREDERICK P. nesses and hardworking customers. one last time that you remember that, AGUIRRE Ultimately, this rule will drastically while you are silent, we here in Con- (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- narrow the access that these families, gress should not be. fornia asked and was given permission who are trying to save for retirement, f to address the House for 1 minute and will have by making financial advice to revise and extend her remarks.) more expensive. It will even penalize STEERING AND POLICY HEARING Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- small businesses that want to provide ON POVERTY fornia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to benefits for their employees, thereby (Ms. LEE asked and was given per- honor Judge Frederick P. Aguirre, and discouraging small businesses from mission to address the House for 1 to congratulate him for his service. providing 401(k) plans. minute.) Judge Aguirre is a member of the I am committed to fighting the im- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to high- Latino community and a judge of the plementation of this rule, and I urge light yesterday’s Democratic Steering Superior Court of Orange County. He my colleagues to join me. and Policy Committee hearing on the was born and raised in Fullerton, Cali- f ‘‘Failure of Trickle-Down Economics in fornia, and he is the grandson of Mexi- the War on Poverty.’’ The hearing can immigrants. EQUAL PAY DAY highlighted the daily hardships that Judge Aguirre graduated from the (Ms. FRANKEL of Florida asked and are faced by more than 46 million University of Southern California with was given permission to address the Americans. We know that too many a degree in history, and he earned his House for 1 minute and to revise and families struggle to buy healthy food, law degree at UCLA. His career in pub- extend her remarks.) to pay rent, and to access good-paying lic advocacy began when he attended Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speak- jobs. the League of United Latin American er, this week, we marked Equal Pay I was very proud that, among the Citizens, or LULAC. He began to at- Day, which is the day more than 3 witnesses at the hearing—all of whom tend the meetings, and by the time he months into the year when women’s were phenomenal—was my constituent,

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This broke my heart I caused others, and healing myself I hope raising her two children and is a stu- because the daughter had a child whom she my story can inspire women who are now dent. She succeeded against over- missed dearly and tried to escape from pris- struggling on the path I was on thirty years whelming odds. Her story is a powerful on to get back to her child. The moment I ago. I want them to be encouraged to per- example of resilience and dedication, heard that the daughter tried to escape, I severe and make positive changes in their which so many struggling Americans made a decision to change my life. I wanted lives, and to have faith in the system. But have. children but I was going to put them through the system must also have faith in us! Suc- that. I have never looked back. cessful reentry requires government policies It should be a call to action for Mem- Once I got out, I had two wonderful chil- bers of Congress to help more people and programs that remove stumbling blocks dren and dedicated myself to supporting to economic security. like Violet by supporting policies that them. I worked full-time as a cosmetologist I am exceptionally grateful to be here but will end poverty. Yet our Republican but still did not earn enough to feed my fam- I am not exceptional. I am an example of colleagues continue to promote harm- ily. For a while we survived because we had what’s possible when we support people ful cuts to critical safety net programs access to food stamps, which we needed even through smart and fair reentry and economic despite knowing that these cuts will when I was working multiple full-time jobs. programs. push more families over the edge; and Then, thanks to an affirmative action pro- Thank you. gram, I was able to join the local Laborers the record of the members on Speaker Union and I worked heavy construction for f RYAN’s so-called Task Force on Pov- the next 20 years. It was hard physical labor THE BUDGET AND THE ZIKA erty, Opportunity, and Upward Mobil- but I was grateful for the opportunity be- VIRUS ity are just as bad, if not worse. Time cause I earned more money than I had ever and time again, they have voted to cut earned at any other job. It allowed me, as a (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was SNAP, to erode higher education fund- single parent, to provide for my children, given permission to address the House ing and Pell Grants, and to weaken af- though we still struggled. for 1 minute.) Working as a laborer became more and fordable housing programs. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, more difficult as I grew older and I looked this morning, I had the privilege of Mr. Speaker, I insert in the RECORD for other work. When I was 54 years old I was Violet Henderson’s testimony. denied office jobs because of my convictions, participating with the Union Theo- TESTIMONY OF VIOLET HENDERSON AT HOUSE which were then 30 years old. Thanks to free logical Center, in New York, to speak DEMOCRATIC STEERING AND POLICY COM- reentry clean slate legal services—which about our faith and our legislation. It MITTEE HEARING: ‘‘THE FAILURE OF TRICKLE Congresswoman Barbara Lee helped start in causes me to come to the floor today to DOWN ECONOMICS IN THE WAR ON POVERTY,’’ Oakland at the East Bay Community Law act upon that very strong faith in the APRIL 14, 2016 Center—I was able to clean up my record, Good Samaritan, which means that we Thank you Leader Pelosi, Congresswoman and as a result I was able to get a great job, are, in effect, our brothers’ and sisters’ DeLauro, Congresswoman Edwards, and and thankfully one that this sixty-one-year- keeper. Whip Hoyer. Thank you to the other panel- old body can handle. I’m coordinating the ists up here with me. And I want to give a environmental/waste reduction program for We have a devastating disease in the special thank-you to my Congresswoman, a large city agency. It has been an inspiring Zika virus that has now been an- Congresswoman Barbara Lee. I’m here today and wonderful opportunity. I was even able nounced as being more devastating because of you, Congresswoman Lee, both be- to fulfill my life-long dream of becoming a than had been expected as it causes se- cause you invited me to this hearing, but in homeowner and I bought a condo in Oakland. vere brain damage; and my State and a bigger sense, your leadership in Oakland A few years back I enrolled in a commu- Gulf States and other States across and support of good reentry and economic nity college in Oakland to study Environ- America are, in fact, in the target line. mental Management, where I take night and policies has made it possible for me to escape In Texas, for example, we recently had poverty and live a life I am proud of and talk evening classes. I have surprised myself by to you about today. earning a 3.92 GPA, and was even more sur- a Zika virus hearing, and our infec- I am honored to be here, and grateful that prised when I was recently invited to trans- tious disease experts told us that this you have given me the opportunity to speak fer to the University of California at Berke- is a devastating disease. about these issues. I am a worker, a mother, ley. Yes, we can take money from some- a grandmother, a formerly incarcerated per- But—and this why we are here today—de- place else and borrow from Peter to son, a churchgoer, and a student. spite my successes, and despite working as pay Paul, but I am asking this Con- I can speak only for myself but I hope that hard as a person can work, I have worried my testimony today can give voice to the constantly about keeping my head above gress, in the spirit of the Good Samari- millions of people who, like me, got caught water financially. I have had stable employ- tan, to pass the President’s emergency up in the criminal justice system, worked in- ment, and I have catapulted myself out of supplemental request of $1.9 billion. I credibly hard to transform their lives, but the deep poverty my family knew when I was will be asking the Secretary of Health still face lifelong stumbling blocks to finan- a child. BUT still, even now, I can’t say that and Human Services to come to Texas cial stability. Unlike me, too many people I have feel economically secure. I struggled and sit down with our law enforcement who worked have never escaped poverty de- mightily to hold onto my condo through the and health professionals in order to spite their hard work. economic recession. I am 61 years old and make a difference. For me, like so many, the challenges start- worried about being able to retire anytime ed with childhood poverty. My father died soon. Finally, let me say, Mr. Speaker, when I was four years old. My mother had I don’t exactly know how to define ‘‘middle that this is budget day, and we have seven children to care for on her own and she class’’ but it can’t mean what I have done for not passed a budget. We will not pass a really struggled. I grew up in the Aliso Vil- the last 3 decades of my life: Working full Republican budget because it kills edu- lage housing project in East Los Angeles. I time, being very frugal, but yet also con- cation; it doesn’t protect Social Secu- never remember, as a child, having hope or stantly worrying about meeting my basic fi- rity; and it is not in the spirit of a vision about a bright future. nancial obligations and the threat of evic- Good Samaritan. Let us do what is My ‘‘escape’’ came when I was fourteen tion. And I am someone who has been excep- right—pass a budget for the American years old. My 21-year-old boyfriend took me tionally lucky in terms of the abundance of to Oakland and made me work the streets. learning and employment opportunities I people and provide for those in the line At the time, I did not have the privilege of have had! I cannot imagine the financial bur- of danger with the Zika virus. believing that I deserved more and better for dens of people who have been less fortunate f my life. I was first arrested for when I was or live in areas with fewer programs. sixteen years old but I was not seen as the My plea today is that you work for policies MISSED BUDGET DEADLINE victim of sex trafficking. I was treated like that reward all hard working people in (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given a criminal. And I became one. My next boy- America with a fair chance to support their permission to address the House for 1 friend, who was 25 years older than I was, families. This is the challenge my children taught me how to become a thief. When I face even though both of them are resource- minute.) was 19 years old I was sent to prison for ful, intelligent, and have good jobs. I pray Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, there is grand theft and conspiracy of several hun- that my children will be able to know eco- something important for the American dred dollars in a street scam. nomic prosperity, which at very least means people to know: today is the day, April

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That is where you run into trouble up before the Supreme Court on Mon- decided that it wasn’t harsh enough on in doing what Benjamin Franklin sug- day. families, seniors, or children to pass gested might be possible to undo. As we Also, by way of further preface, the through a Republican majority. know, a lady asked him at the Con- decision originated in the Southern A Federal budget should be a reflec- stitutional Convention, ‘‘What did you District of Texas before United States tion of our values as a Nation, and the give us?’’ and he said, ‘‘A Republic, District Judge Andrew Hanen, who details of the rumored proposal of a Madam, if you can keep it.’’ One of the happened to be one of the smartest peo- road to ruin that the Republicans want ways you do not keep representative ple in his class and, actually, going to release are just not good. Appar- government—self-government through through law school, one of the more ently, the attempt to end the Medicare the electing of Representatives to do liberal people in our class in law guarantee for seniors, to repeal the Af- the will of the people—is to go and school, but a brilliant guy. fordable Care Act, and to block invest- have those elections and elect people The more he delved into issues, the ments in good-paying jobs was not suf- who pass laws—I mean, the Founders better lawyer he became. He was with ficiently brutal enough for the radicals wanted government to have gridlock. one of the best firms in Houston. He within the Republican Party. If this As I mentioned before, Justice has become a profoundly good arbi- version of the budget could not muster Scalia, in talking to a group of 50 or so trator of justice as a United States enough support to be brought to the senior citizens from my district, ex- judge. So Judge Hanen wrote a very lengthy House floor for a vote, I fear what the plained that the reason we are the order in which he enjoined in carrying Republican majority will actually pro- freest country in history—or at least out the wishes that were dictated by pose. we used to be. The indicators indicate the Secretary of Homeland Security House Democrats should continue to we are not the freest country anymore, because they violate the law. They say: press for a budget that creates jobs, but the reason we became, for a while We are ignoring the law. And the judge grows paychecks, and invests in the fu- there, the freest country in history was that the Founders did not trust govern- could see that there are massive con- ture of the American people, like we ment. They knew that, if it were too sequences. always do. We believe in those values, easy for a government to make laws or Although right here in this very and that is what we will continue to to just dictate what would happen in a room the President said that we are fight for. country, then people would not be free. not going to cover people that are ille- f They pledged their lives, liberty, sa- gally in the country with his MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE cred honor—they pledged everything. ObamaCare, it turns out that that Many—most, actually—of the signers wasn’t true. A message from the Senate by Ms. of the Declaration of Independence did We have, apparently, massive num- Curtis, one of its clerks, announced not have very pleasant lives after the bers who get the income tax credit, that the Senate has passed without signing of that. Many lost their treas- whether legally or not. I have people amendment a bill of the House of the ures, their fortunes. They never lost constantly telling me they work for following title: their sacred honor. They pledged it, different income tax services and they H.R. 1670. An act to direct the Architect of and they never lost their sacred honor. provide services to people that don’t the Capitol to place in the United States When you look at all of the sacrifices have Social Security numbers that are Capitol a chair honoring American Prisoners legitimate. of War/Missing in Action. that were made to try to allow us to have representative, self-government— They all know about the earned in- The message also announced that the and as difficult as it is to pass a bill come tax credit, and they all want it Senate has passed a bill of the fol- here in the House and have the Senate on there. They all claim it. Whether lowing title in which the concurrence pass the same bill or a similar bill and, they can tell you where their kids are of the House is requested: if they are not the same, to go to con- or not, they want that credit. S. 1436. An act to require the Secretary of ference and try to work out a bill that There has been some massive projec- the Interior to take land into trust for cer- is the same and get it passed in both tions of just how much in millions or tain Indian tribes, and for other purposes. Houses and send it to the President and billions is being paid out. We pre- f get the President to sign it and have viously had reporting about, just in ‘‘A REPUBLIC, MADAM, IF YOU the Supreme Court say, yes, that it is one little community, how numerous CAN KEEP IT’’ consistent with the Constitution—that people claim to live in one home and is very difficult. claim to have as many as 30 kids or so The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. All of those things have happened in that home so they could claim all LAHOOD). Under the Speaker’s an- with regard to our immigration law those earned income tax credits so nounced policy of January 6, 2015, the that the President talked about, as any they could get a big refund. gentleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) good ruler would; and, of course, as any There is massive amounts of money is recognized for 60 minutes as the des- good ruler, he had a Secretary of that is being taken from those who ignee of the majority leader. Homeland Security who did memos and earned it and given to those who have Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, on said: Okay. We are going to just not come into the country illegally. Monday, being argued before the pay any attention to that law. Here is I don’t have the articles in front of United States Supreme Court—the the new law. me. There are articles out this week eight Justices remaining—is a case of talking about that, actually, by more United States v. Texas. It will take up b 1200 than the current unemployment rate— the President’s—I started to say his I was amazed to hear all of the major even the real rate, not the one that is ‘‘executive order,’’ but, actually, in the networks, including Fox News, talk just made up—it doesn’t include the 94 case of His Majesty’s program on am- about ‘‘Here is the new program,’’ million or so who are eligible to work, nesty, there actually was no executive ‘‘Here is the new plan’’ after memos have tried to find work and given up order that was signed by the President. were concocted that overrode the laws trying to find work. Like you find in a lot of countries that were duly passed in the House and But either number you care to use, around the world where there is a dic- Senate and signed previously by the we have that percentage of people who tator, there was a speech made and President, who just overrode the law have immigrated to America. Thank comments made by the ruler. Then the and said: We are not going to do that. God for legal immigration. Secretary of Homeland Security—in We have, in their opinion, the discre- Perhaps one in six people working in our case, Secretary Johnson—wrote a tion to just ignore the law and do what America are first-generation immi- series of memos to carry out the dicta- we want. grants. That is great, but the trouble is

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The courts below held fects their homes. and ought to be removed from office. that the orders violate the Administra- It has affected their standard of liv- Before you can determine the latter, tive Procedure Act because they were ing. It has caused people to be unem- you really need to know has the Take issued without public notice and com- ployed who would be employed if they Care Clause been violated to a level ment, as is required for agency actions weren’t competing with people that that would justify high crimes and mis- with the effect of law, and because they took lower wages because they are here demeanors. are in violation of the underlying stat- illegally. I appreciate so much Andrew ute, the Immigration and Nationality Of course, yesterday we learned that McCarthy’s book regarding impeach- Act (INA). the IRS Commissioner, the head of the ment where he lays out, really, im- ‘‘By adding the Take Care Clause to IRS, Koskinen, is an accomplice. He peachment was intended to be a polit- the Questions Presented, the Court is has been complicit in the use of stolen, ical issue. taking care that the constitutional di- illegal Social Security numbers be- The Founders did not want impeach- mensions of this case will not be cause he says: It is okay if they use ment to be like a criminal case where swamped by the administrative law de- stolen Social Security numbers for a the prosecution has to prove a case be- tails. But for most people, including good basis. We just don’t want them to yond a reasonable doubt. most lawyers, the Take Care Clause is It is a mechanism by which we avoid use it for a bad basis. a great unknown—uncharted territory. revolutions and military coups, which Apparently, for him, somebody filing So: What is the Take Care Clause and have happened in countries around the a perjured and fraudulent income tax what does it mean? return and getting a refund of money world. Here we have not had to have ever, ‘‘The Take Care Clause, found in Ar- that they very well may not be entitled thank God, a military coup or another ticle II of the Constitution, the Execu- to at all and should not be entitled to revolution since 1776. We have had mas- tive Power Article, is comprised of is one of the good purposes. sive movements for which we are grate- only nine words: The President ‘shall He clearly needs to be impeached and ful, like the abolitionist movement take care that the laws be faithfully removed from office as head of the In- that got rid of the atrocity of slavery, executed.’ ternal Revenue Service. Hopefully, led mainly by Christian churches, and ‘‘But an understanding of those nine that will be happening in the near fu- the civil rights movement, of course, words requires an appreciation of their ture. which the ultimate leader was Rev- roots in English history. Like many There has to be consequences for vio- erend Martin Luther King, Jr., an or- other structural features of the United lating the law, for helping others vio- dained Christian minister. States Constitution, the Take Care late the law, by looking the other way So these movements have not re- Clause derives from the long struggle and announcing you are looking the quired revolution, have not required a between Parliament and the Crown other way while people violate the law. military coup, because the Founders over the extent of ‘prerogative powers,’ America is in trouble. We could very created something called impeach- that is, the monarch’s asserted powers well be Greece right now if it weren’t ment. to create laws or otherwise to act uni- for the United States having the dol- According to Andrew’s book—and I’m laterally. lars, the international currency, and sorry I can’t do it the justice it de- b 1215 having our ability to print our own serves—basically, impeachment is a po- ‘‘Absolute monarchs rule by whim. money, neither of which Greece has. litical mechanism to allow people to What they say goes. Even before Par- This case being taken up on Monday remove from office someone who may liament existed, however, the barons of by the Supreme Court has the ability not have violated a criminal statute England insisted that monarchs rule in to basically make Congress a nullity beyond a reasonable doubt. by saying: You know what—look, the But more than half of the country— accordance with law rather than mere President was elected 8 years ago and 4 more than half of those representatives executive whim or decree. King John, years ago. elected in the country believe that he 1199–1216 AD, was a major offender So if he wants to just ignore laws and should be removed. Then we avoid a against the rule of law. He arbitrarily do what he wants that is not according revolution, a coup, those kinds of increased taxes, abused the king’s to the law, shouldn’t that be okay? It things. court, mustered soldiers for military is incredible how some even who have This article from the Hoover Insti- misadventures foreign and domestic, advanced degrees are so uneducated on tute goes on: and hanged innocents in Wales. Things how you keep a republic. ‘‘DAPA is a set of executive branch came to a head in 1215 at Runnymede. Well, Michael McConnell says: directives giving some four million il- Faced with armed insurrection, John ‘‘One of the most closely watched legal aliens who have given birth to agreed to the Great Charter, which es- cases before the Supreme Court this children in the United States what the tablished the principle that the king is term is United States v. Texas, the im- orders call ‘legal presence’ — even not a law unto himself; even the king migration case that is scheduled to be though they are here in violation of must act through settled law to bind argued on April 18. The Supreme Court the law. his subjects. surprised most observers when it asked ‘‘This ‘legal presence’ entitles DAPA ‘‘Thus began a centuries-long strug- the parties in that case to address a beneficiaries to work permits, a pic- gle between law and royal prerogative. question they did not raise in their ture ID, driver’s licenses, Social Secu- The term ‘prerogative’ refers to powers briefs: whether President Obama’s ‘De- rity, Earned Income Tax credits, Med- invested in the executive that are not ferred Action for Parents of Ameri- icaid, ObamaCare, and other social wel- governed by law.’’ cans’’ (DAPA) order violates the ‘Take fare benefits. John Locke, who was read by so Care Clause’ of Article II of the Con- ‘‘Until the 2014 election, President many of our Founders and discussed stitution. The Take Care Clause has Obama repeatedly and emphatically during our Nation’s founding, ‘‘John never before been enforced by the stated that he did not have authority Locke defined the term in his Second Court and most people have probably to issue such an order without congres- Treatise on Government.’’ John Locke never heard of it.’’ sional action.’’ said this: ‘‘ ‘This power to act accord- Let me insert here: My dear friend Then, when he didn’t like the results ing to discretion, for the public good, from Florida, Congressman TED YOHO, of the election, he went ahead and did without the prescription of the law, has been advocating for some time we it anyway. He had said: I am not a and sometimes even against it, is that pass a bill that just sets out an ena- monarch. I can’t just do these things. which is called prerogative.’ The king’s

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All these he could do but the king’s proclamation is none of group of them would have to go without the need for statutes passed by them.’ through being processed by the Border Parliament, and statutes passed by ‘‘Chief Justice Coke reiterated the Patrol reading their little pieces of Parliament could not touch, limit, or point in the Case of Non Obstante, or paper they had and exchanging, and regulate these prerogative powers. Dispensing Power. Coke observed that then each of them showing, this is ‘‘Prerogative powers are not all in- the king does have some prerogative what I have for identification purposes. consistent with constitutional govern- powers. For example, a royal pardon I was amused how their identities ment. Under the Constitution, for ex- grants mercy notwithstanding—or, as seemed to be interchangeable because ample, the President has certain de- English lawyers said at the time, non they could pass them among each other fined prerogatives, such as the pardon obstante—the lawful conviction. But and decide which identity each wanted power and the veto, which are com- Coke insisted that the king’s non to take. mitted to the President’s discretion.’’ obstante, or dispensing, power never But this article points out that ‘‘U.S. Of course, we know the prerogative of can be used to annul statutes. If the District Judge Andrew Hanen issued a veto can be overridden by Congress, so king attempted to dispense with a stat- temporary injunction halting imple- it is not an ultimate prerogative. ute, Coke held, the king’s effort would mentation. That injunction was subse- ‘‘But much of constitutionalism con- be ‘void,’ for ‘an act of Parliament may quently upheld by the U.S. Court of sists of replacing prerogative with law. absolutely bind the king.’ ’’ Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The The Framers of the U.S. Constitution Parenthetically, of course, since our Obama administration appealed that carefully reflected on the various pre- laws were derived through this knowl- decision to the Supreme Court,’’ and rogative powers claimed or exercised edge of what was done here, the Fram- they will hear arguments. That will be by the English king and granted, de- ers believed that the law would abso- on Monday. ‘‘While Hanen’s injunction nied, or limited those powers when cre- lutely bind the king that lives in the was based on the government’s failure ating the Article II executive.’’ White House. to comply with the requirements of the Now, the early controversies over ‘‘The principles of the Case of Procla- Administrative Procedure Act, the prerogative powers left that ‘‘one of mations and the Case of Non Obstante High Court has indicated that it will the most dangerous prerogative powers are part of the American constitu- also consider whether the executive asserted by English monarchs was the tional tradition. The Steel Seizure amnesty programs violate the Take proclamation power. That is the power Case of 1952, our Supreme Court’s Care Clause of the Constitution.’’ to create new law without parliamen- foundational separation-of-powers deci- I also want to insert here, since I know the intellectual integrity and tary approval. The term modern Amer- sion, held that the President cannot brilliance of Judge Andrew Hanen—I icans would use for proclamations is make law; that is exclusively Congress’ have not talked to him in a number of ‘executive orders.’ Disputes over the job. In other words, executive orders years, but when I read the order that proclamation power came to the fore have the force of law only when imple- he drafted, he could have just had a during the Tudor dynasty, which was menting statutes, treaties, and the one-page, one-paragraph order imple- 1485 to 1603. Constitution . . . Notably, many if not menting in the injunction, but it was ‘‘Henry VIII believed his royal proc- all of these controversies over the lengthy and thorough, and I knew what lamations should have the force of law, reach of royal prerogative arose when Judge Hanen was doing, having been a as ‘though they were made by act of the king took a precedent that prior judge and chief justice. I understood Parliament.’ The great 18th century monarchs had used in modest and rel- exactly. historian and philosopher David Hume atively uncontroversial ways—as Eliza- There are times when you don’t want later called this ‘a total subversion of beth had funded defense against the the lawyers, as smart as they may be, the English Constitution.’ After Spanish Armada—and stretched it to to misinterpret the actions you have Henry’s death, Parliament repealed the cover significant usurpations of power taken, and you know that you are ca- Act of Proclamations. in ways contrary to the will of Par- pable of writing a good law review arti- ‘‘The struggle over prerogative accel- liament. That has continued to be the cle, as Judge Hanen was more than ca- erated under the four Stuart kings pattern in American separation of pow- pable and by himself has won an award prior to the Glorious Revolution of ers struggles, including the one over for a law review article. I knew, as a 1688. James I was an ardent believer in DAPA.’’ judge, what I suspected Judge Hanen the divine right of kings; he wrote a It is a very good article that goes on felt in this case, this could end up be- book on the topic shortly before he as- and discusses other concepts, but Dan fore the Supreme Court, and I don’t cended to the English throne called Stein had a good article regarding why want any misunderstanding or some ‘The Trew Law of Free Monarchies.’ In United States v. Texas is the most im- court coming back down the way that James I’s view, kings are unrestrained portant case the Court will decide this says, oh, I probably meant this or I in- by law; their authority comes from year. tended to do that when that was not God, and therefore the king is account- According to Stein: ‘‘The Supreme my meaning and it was not my intent. able only to God—never to man or law. Court has decided to review certain So Judge Hanen issued a very elo- ‘‘In 1610 James I issued a royal proc- elements in United States v. Texas.’’ quent and lengthy order so that even lamation prohibiting ‘new buildings in He goes further than that. He says: some of the normal majority of the and around London’ and ‘the making of ‘‘The most dramatic of these actions U.S. Supreme Court would have to starch of wheat.’ The legality of these were two programs designed to grant really twist and abuse his words in orders was tested in Case of Proclama- de facto amnesty and work authoriza- order to get the wrong meaning of tions. Lord Ellesmere, the royalist ju- tion to an estimated 4.7 million illegal what he was doing. He laid out his rist, argued that the courts should aliens. The first of these amnesties was legal basis. He laid out the facts, and ‘maintain the power and prerogative of an expansion of Deferred Action for he made very clear that both the law the king’ and that ‘in cases in which Childhood Arrivals, or DACA—a 2012 and the facts supported what he did there is no authority and precedent,’ executive action that has thus far ben- and the reasons for which he did them. the judges should ‘leave it to the king efited some 800,000 illegal aliens who So it should be a lesson. I know, as a to order it according to his wisdom.’ arrived in the U.S. when they were judge, often it is easier when a litigant, Chief Justice Coke—whose whiggish under the age of 16’’—or, at least I will prevailing litigant—the way it usually constitutionalism later informed the add parenthetically, based on what I goes, they supply an order with their views of American Framers—held that have observed at the border who said motion, with their petition for injunc- the king could not lawfully ‘change they were under 16. I have been there tion. Here is the order. And it is a lot any part of the common law, nor create all hours of the day and night on the easier for a judge just to sign that and any offense by his proclamation, which border and have been astonished be- go on.

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What is at stake cans and caused a revolution was a that come Monday, during and after is nothing less than the entire premise king believing that he could just order oral arguments in this case, the Jus- of more than a century of immigration people to violate their religious convic- tices on the Supreme Court, some of policy: namely, the legitimacy of laws tions. That is why religion is the first whom may not be quite as smart as that restrict immigration in order to thing mentioned in our Bill of Rights. Judge Hanen intellectually, will at protect the social, economic, and secu- It has been so misconstrued, but the least give credence to the trouble that rity interests of the American people.’’ government was to never do what the he endured in order to write his own Let me insert here. Let’s look at who King of England did when he ordered a order and make sure his legal rea- is most harmed by these vast amnesty new church. The Church of England is soning was as clear as Judge Hanen programs of millions of millions of peo- the official church. They never saw it made it. ple to compete with people legally in as a problem to have different denomi- Well done, good and faithful Judge America for the jobs. You have got nations agree to pray in the name of Hanen. over 94 million Americans that are so Jesus and to have the same type of tired of looking for work and being prayers begin each day in the Congress b 1230 turned down for jobs, they quit look- and then, again, when we started our This article says: ‘‘Under these two ing. Perhaps some of those 94 million first congresses under the Constitu- newly announced programs’’—talking should be given the chance to have tion. That was never a problem. They about DAPA and DACA—‘‘nearly 40 those jobs. knew they were not violating the First And, of course, knowing the way free percent of the Nation’s estimated 12 Amendment, because many of them markets are supposed to work, labor is million illegal aliens would be granted helped craft it. We are not establishing paid what the free market would re- legal presence and permission to work a religion and we are not going to pro- quire. But you convolute the free mar- in the U.S. According to an analysis by hibit the free exercise thereof. the Migration Policy Institute, an or- ket by bringing people in. And I do say So the Court has this before it, with ganization that is generally supportive bringing them in, because Homeland eight Justices sitting, after the un- of President Obama’s immigration Security, as Border Patrolmen have timely death of a real American hero, told me, are called logistics by the policies, combined with the 40 percent who has no doubt already heard, as drug cartels because they get them of illegal aliens covered by DACA, John Quincy Adams said when he stood across the river, and then Homeland DACA+, and DAPA, the other policy di- downstairs before the Supreme Court Security becomes logistics and ships rectives issued by Secretary Johnson and prayed that the Justices of the Su- them wherever they want to go in the would have exempted 87 percent of all preme Court that have already de- United States. Or they may be so cal- illegal aliens from enforcement ac- ceased would have already heard those lous as to just give them a notice, tions.’’ words: Well done, good and faithful whether they are a killer, as has hap- That is extraordinary. If the Presi- servant. Enter now into the joy of the pened here lately, and say: By the way, dent doesn’t like the law, he says: I Lord. come back to court some time in the have the power to exclude certain peo- That is what John Quincy Adams future, for which they, of course, do ple from prosecution and, hey, I can said specifically before the Supreme issue pardons in specific cases. So I am not return. But in any event, the article con- Court in the hearing on the Amistad specifically making 87 percent of those cludes: ‘‘Even those Justices of the case downstairs when the Supreme illegally in the country legal. court who might agree with the Presi- Court was here in this building. I have We might as well pronounce the next dent’s views on immigration policy no doubt Justice Scalia has already President king or queen if they are generally should appreciate the prece- heard that. He has been a very faithful going to have this kind of power. dent-setting decision they would be servant, standing up for religious lib- Further down in the article, Mr. making by allowing the President to erty. Stein says: ‘‘To the contrary, Congress run roughshod over the constitutional So we will see what the other eight has taken explicit actions to limit the separation-of-powers doctrine. Justices, do, and then we will see discretionary authority of the execu- ‘‘Those who support granting am- whether or not politics has become so tive in the area of immigration en- nesty to illegal aliens should recognize extraordinarily the purpose of the Su- forcement. In the Illegal Immigration that a ruling in favor of his vast new preme Court rather than the Constitu- Reform and Relief Act of 1996, which claims to power to change the law tion. Because, clearly, there is infor- Congress passed and President Clinton would be a Pyrrhic victory. It would mation that is passed and gotten to the signed, Congress indisputably intended emasculate the abilities of Congress to Supreme Court. Apparently it occurred ‘to prevent delay in the removal of ille- set immigration limits and standards, during the decision on whether or not gal aliens.’ and it would render the courts irrele- to extend the 24-hour hold on the bank- ‘‘Under the INA, Congress has enu- vant in ensuring the enforcement of ruptcy order that violated the Con- merated two mandatory statutory re- the very same.’’ stitution. sponsibilities to the Secretary of So this is a big case coming up. The And God bless Justice Ginsburg when Homeland Security: the ‘power and Supreme Court also has heard oral ar- she put that 24-hour hold on an uncon- duty,’ to administer and enforce all guments on whether or not the Presi- stitutional, illegal order. According to laws relating to immigration, and the dent can order the violation of deeply what one of the Justices told me— mandatory duty to guard against the held religious Christian convictions without going into detail—the White illegal entry of aliens. and order folks like the Little Sisters House submitted information ex parte, ‘‘Under the Obama administration, of the Poor, who have dedicated their behind the scenes, that if they left that neither Secretary Johnson nor his lives to poverty and helping those less 24-hour hold in place, everybody that predecessor, Janet Napolitano, have fortunate. had any kind of job that related to the faithfully complied with these statu- If they want them to violate their re- automobile industry would lose their tory responsibilities. In fact, through ligious convictions, as was made clear job. And it would all be the Supreme his acts of November 20, 2014, the Sec- during oral argument, then the admin- Court’s fault if they left the 24-hour retary has affirmatively shirked those istration ought to be able to order any hold in place. responsibilities and blatantly at- American, including churches, accord- It certainly appears they got infor- tempted to substitute Presidential ing to them, to violate their Christian mation that affected Chief Justice policies in the place of a comprehen- beliefs. Because after all, they are the Roberts. It looked like he changed a sive system of constitutionally enacted government. They work for the Presi- dissenting opinion into a majority Federal laws that define who may dent. opinion in the ObamaCare case. This is

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I just want to borrow to Rican bonds are still trading be- lapsed, and now they are not so com- maybe 5 minutes worth of your time tween 65 and 70 cents on the dollar, petitive. just to talk about this issue of Puerto even though we have a pure math trap, But why don’t we have it in this bill? Rico. You have touched on it in dif- which is to say financial markets are In other words, if we are going to have ferent ways. You were talking about still betting that, in some form or an- a cram-down provision, which really constitutional issues just a moment other, those bondholders are going to deals with the sanctity of law, general ago, and I want to follow up on that get bailed out. obligation bonds, what they do or don’t thought because I think that what is So that is on the one hand. On the mean, why wouldn’t we have incor- occurring here has far bigger con- other hand, you look at the plight of porated, as well, other provisions that sequences than we may realize. the people in Puerto Rico, you look at could make the island more competi- I would say that at a couple different what might come next. I empathize tive, whether that deals with the Jones levels. One is, Charles Dickens once with leadership of how do you deal Act corporate tax—or, for instance, we talked about Christmas past, Christ- with this issue. But I want to go back have a bill on the minimum wage. mas present, Christmas still to come. I to one thing that I think is central to If you look at what has happened in think that this is a snapshot of Christ- both of us, and that is the rule of law. American Samoa, or if you look in the mas to come if we don’t watch out here I actually pulled up a general obliga- Northern Mariana Islands, other terri- in the United States. tion bond. This was a 2012 issue, Public tories of the United States, what we As my colleague from Texas well Improvement Refunding Bonds, Com- did as a Congress is to say: You know knows, we are at a financial tipping monwealth of Puerto Rico, $400 million what? The prevailing wage of that re- point, the likes of which our civiliza- in size. It says on the first page: ‘‘The gion of the Pacific is not the same as what you would see in the domestic tion has never seen before. We have bonds are general obligations of the United States. Therefore, let’s give never before been at this level of in- Commonwealth. The good faith, credit, them discretion in how they set their debtedness in a peacetime situation. and taxing power of the Common- minimum wage. We are, again, about to find ourselves wealth are irrevocably pledged for the between a rock and a hard place, which Our bill says that same thing. The prompt payment of the principal and prevailing wage of the Caribbean Basin is very much the story of Puerto Rico, interest on the bonds. The Constitution is not the same as you would see in the as it relates to their financial situa- of Puerto Rico provides that public domestic United States. Why not give tion. debt of the Commonwealth, which in- them that same option so that they So you think about the number of cludes bonds,’’ whatnot, whatnot, 2025. In basically less than 10 years, we can become more competitive as they whatnot. This on the front page. compete with Haiti and the Dominican are only going to have enough money Republic and other neighboring islands to pay for interest and entitlements b 1245 The issue of what is occurring in down that way? and nothing else. You think about the So I am going to continue to study Puerto Rico has everything to do with way in which interest payments—by this issue, but I am genuinely con- the sanctity of the rule of law in this congressional budget numbers—are ex- cerned about what it could mean. pected to balloon from around $200 bil- country. It has far-reaching implica- 1 I just want to take one second—can I lion a year to $800 billion a year and tions well beyond the 3 ⁄2 million people take one more second?—to read the the fact that we are going to spend that make up the Island of Puerto Rico cram-down provision because, in the more on interest payments than we but, really, the whole of the United bill, under title III, it incorporates will on defense. States. 1129(b) of the Federal Code. Let me just You can walk through a lot of dif- We have a municipal market in this read that so it is on the record. ferent numbers that say that we are country of about $2.7 trillion in size. ‘‘Notwithstanding section 510(a) of about to be at a profound, bad spot, What comes next? Because, if they can this title, if all of the applicable re- which is, again, the way in which Puer- change it in the front page of what was quirements of subsection (a) of this to Rico, I think, is foretelling. It really a $400 million issue for Puerto Rico, section other than the paragraph (8) talks about the fact that they went can they change it for Illinois? Can are met with respect to a plan, the out, spent too much, obligated them- they change it for California? court, on request of the proponent of selves too much, made promises they Obviously, territories and States are the plan, shall confirm the plan not- couldn’t deliver on. And so we find our- very different, but I do worry about the withstanding the requirements of such selves in this pickle. degree of precedent it sets, because paragraph if the plan does not discrimi- I would also say this. This is an exer- what we are worried about is a public nate unfairly, and is fair and equitable, cise in free markets. If you think about exodus from Puerto Rico. We are wor- with respect to each class of claims or the notion of free markets and what ried about a lot of different ramifica- interests that is impaired under . . . that means, what we would agree on as tions. Is that not true if Illinois was to the plan.’’ conservatives is that there are certain end up in a real problem spot finan- I could go on. It is Greek. It is writ- absolutes. On the rule of law and pri- cially, in terms of what comes next? ten in legalese. But the point is this vate property rights and market-based So I think it has real implications bill has an absolute cram-down provi- principles, Thomas Friedman talks there. I think it is a reminder of how sion, which is to open up new territory about a flat world and how a kid in important it is that we look at the in- with regard to how territories handle Texas or in South Carolina competes gredients of growth. debt, and I think we need to be very, with kids in Shanghai or New Delhi in One of my problems with this bill is very, very wary of that provision; and, ways that they never did before. it is asymmetrical. The cram-down at minimum, if we are going to include So if you have a corporate rate that provision, section 3, is absolute and something like that, include whole- is too high, not surprisingly, corpora- certain. The certainty of economic re- scale changes that would make the is- tions aren’t going to come to your is- forms on that island are not certain. It land more competitive so that they land. If you have a minimum wage that is asymmetrical in that form. can, in fact, pay off their debts be- doesn’t fit with the prevailing wage So I look at the Jones Act. I was in cause, if you don’t do anything to im- rate of that area, corporations or busi- a transportation hearing yesterday, prove the economy, we are going to end nesses, local and small, may not be and it was pointed out that the cost of up back in this same problem, whether able to start up and compete. If you delivering a 20-foot container from the it is 12 months from now or 12 years think about so many of the different East Coast of the United States is dou- from now.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:36 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15AP7.039 H15APPT1 smartinez on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 15, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1763 Mr. GOHMERT. The gentleman is ex- President will make what will be the EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, actly right. It seems like the big push deciding vote on close calls. So there ETC. is to resolve the issue of what is owed are no assurances that there is going to Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive to the bondholders who invested be reform in these areas. communications were taken from the money; and, apparently, they are the As my friend, Senator INHOFE from Speaker’s table and referred as follows: ones running commercials in some peo- Oklahoma, has pointed out, Puerto 5045. A letter from the Director, Regu- ple’s districts about, oh, don’t do a Rico had the only area, he was telling latory Management Division, Environmental bailout, because they want to get their me, in the world where all of our mili- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- full money on what they invested. I tary branches could come together and cy’s final rule — Acequinocyl; Pesticide Tol- sure understand that. do tactical exercises, you know, storm erances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0382; FRL-9944-34] But as my friend has pointed out, we the beach type of things. And that was received April 13, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. can’t be sure that there will be any re- taken away; and that land, 17,000 or so 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, forms. I know some of our friends, we Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on acres, is owned by the Department of Energy and Commerce. think, well, there is such massive un- the Interior. 5046. A letter from the Director, Regu- employment. Well, one cure in some Puerto Rico, apparently, is part of latory Management Division, Environmental places to help with massive unemploy- this deal. They don’t want to sell any Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ment is to lower the minimum wage Puerto Rican land, but they are willing cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation and get more people to work, and that to let the Department of the Interior of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New is being suggested; but in Puerto Rico, sell their land and give that money to York; Update to Materials Incorporated by I was reading that, for a typical family Reference [EPA-R02-2015-NY2; FRL-9935-51- Puerto Rico. So we are not giving them Region 2] received April 13, 2016, pursuant to of three, if someone works a 40-hour- direct payments, but the Department 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law per-week minimum wage job, at the of the Interior, part of this deal is 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- current minimum wage before it is low- going to be selling things. mittee on Energy and Commerce. ered like some people are advocating, Mr. SANFORD. If the gentleman 5047. A letter from the Director, Regu- the take-home is under $1,200. However, would yield, and then I will leave it to latory Management Division, Environmental the welfare payments they would be you. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- entitled to, typically, on average, You hit on Luis Fortun˜ o, and I do cy’s final rule — Findings of Failure to Sub- mit State Implementation Plans Required would be about $1,800 a month; so want to shout out, I worked with him for Attainment of the 2010 1-Hour Primary sometimes lowering the minimum in a former role in government, and Sulfur Dioxide National Ambient Air Quality wage would be a solution. you are absolutely correct. What he Standard (NAAQS); Correction [EPA-HQ- In Puerto Rico, where—and of course tried to do, I think, was brave in polit- OAR-2016-0098; FRL-9944-88-OAR] received I think it is totally appropriate and ical terms, courageous, and he paid a April 13, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. fair, as the Founders said: If they don’t price for it in the political world; but I 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, elect one representative to the body think that the record will show that he Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on that makes taxes, then they have no Energy and Commerce. was trying to do the right thing on 5048. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, right to make taxes on us. So, in Puer- that front. Legislative Affairs, Department of State, to Rico, which is also true of Guam, I think also, what has happened here transmitting a certification of the Arms Ex- Samoa, the Mariana Islands, any terri- is a reminder of how, if everybody is in port Control Act, Transmittal No.: DDTC 15- tory where they elect a delegate or charge, nobody is in charge. And too 088, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c)(2)(C); Public they don’t elect a full voting Rep- much of what we see, again, I abso- Law 90-629, Sec. 36(c) (as added by Public resentative, because those come from lutely empathize with the plight that Law 94-329, Sec. 211(a)); (82 Stat. 1326); to the the several States, they don’t pay any leadership finds themselves in in terms Committee on Foreign Affairs. Federal income tax. 5049. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, of: How do you manage these competi- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, So I had in my mind that, wow, Puer- tive interests of the need to have finan- transmitting a certification of the Arms Ex- to Rico could be the American Hong cial stability on an island like Puerto port Control Act, Transmittal No.: DDTC 15- Kong. They have all the Federal bene- Rico, and how do you manage that with 148, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c)(2)(C); Public fits. I read one estimate that 20 percent the precedent that it might set for Law 90-629, Sec. 36(c) (as added by Public of all of the income made by people in other States and other territories and Law 94-329, Sec. 211(a)); (82 Stat. 1326); to the Puerto Rico is actually welfare bene- the overall notion of financial respon- Committee on Foreign Affairs. 5050. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, fits, paid by people of the 50 States. sibility? But some of the towns—I saw a Legislative Affairs, Department of State, I see your time is about to wind up, transmitting a certification of the Arms Ex- chart—I think the highest was right at so I am going to stop for you since it port Control Act, Transmittal No.: DDTC 15- 46 percent of the local community was your time. Thank you for letting 107, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c)(2)(C); Public work for government. And, you know, me borrow a few minutes of it. Law 90-629, Sec. 36(c) (as added by Public you have got communities, 28,000, Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield Law 94-329, Sec. 211(a)); (82 Stat. 1326); to the 35,000, where 40 percent of the whole back the balance of my time. Committee on Foreign Affairs. population works for the government. 5051. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Something has to be done about that. f Our friend, fellow Republican Luis transmitting a certification of the Arms Ex- ˜ port Control Act, Transmittal No.: DDTC 15- Fortuno, got elected Governor, and he LEAVE OF ABSENCE 061, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c)(2)(C); Public could see the handwriting on the wall. By unanimous consent, leave of ab- Law 90-629, Sec. 36(c) (as added by Public We have got to get our government Law 94-329, Sec. 211(a)); (82 Stat. 1326); to the down and under control because, if we sence was granted to: Committee on Foreign Affairs. are going to expect anybody to help us Mr. JONES (at the request of Mr. 5052. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, at all, we have got to show we are able MCCARTHY) for today on account of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, to take care of our own problems. He personal reasons. transmitting a memorandum of justifica- was promptly fired at the next election tion, pursuant to Foreign Assistance Act of f 1961, Secs. 614(a)(3) and 652; Public Law 111- for trying to get the massive govern- 117, div. F, Sec. 7009(d); to the Committee on ment bureaucracy under control. That ADJOURNMENT Foreign Affairs. hasn’t been dealt with. There is no in- 5053. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, dication it will actually be dealt with. Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I move Legislative Affairs, Department of State, President Obama will make all the that the House do now adjourn. transmitting a certification of the Arms Ex- appointments of the board we are talk- The motion was agreed to; accord- port Control Act, Transmittal No.: DDTC 15- ing about that will have oversight, but ingly (at 12 o’clock and 55 minutes 133, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d)(1); Public those will come from recommendations p.m.), under its previous order, the Law 90-629, Sec. 36(d) (as added by Public Law 94-32 9, Sec. 211(a)); (90 Stat. 740); to the from Minority Leader PELOSI, Speaker House adjourned until Monday, April Committee on Foreign Affairs. RYAN, Majority Leader MCCONNELL, 18, 2016, at noon for morning-hour de- 5054. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, and Minority Leader REID; and the bate. Legislative Affairs, Department of State,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:36 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15AP7.040 H15APPT1 smartinez on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H1764 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 15, 2016 transmitting a certification of the Arms Ex- propriations for State water pollution con- By Mr. BUCSHON (for himself and Mr. port Control Act, Transmittal No.: DDTC 15- trol revolving funds, and for other purposes; BERA): 099, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d)(1); Public to the Committee on Transportation and In- H.R. 4959. A bill to direct the Secretary of Law 90-629, Sec. 36(d) (as added by Public frastructure. Health and Human Services to conduct a Law 94-32 329, Sec. 211(a)); (90 Stat. 740); to By Mr. RENACCI (for himself, Mr. study on the designation of surgical health the Committee on Foreign Affairs. WEBSTER of Florida, Mr. HANNA, Mr. professional shortage areas; to the Com- 5055. A letter from the Assistant Director POCAN, Mr. KILMER, and Mr. CARNEY): mittee on Energy and Commerce. for Regulatory Affairs, Office of Foreign As- H.R. 4955. A bill to amend the Employee By Mr. FOSTER (for himself and Mr. sets Control, Department of the Treasury, Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois): transmitting the Department’s final rule — exclude the receipts and disbursements of H.R. 4960. A bill to designate the facility of Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation the United States Postal Service located at received April 13, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. from the Federal budget; to the Committee 525 N Broadway in Aurora, Illinois, as the 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, on the Budget, and in addition to the Com- ‘‘Kenneth M. Christy Post Office Building’’; Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on mittee on Education and the Workforce, for to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Foreign Affairs. a period to be subsequently determined by ment Reform. 5056. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- the Speaker, in each case for consideration By Mr. GIBSON (for himself, Mr. trator for Fisheries, Office of Protected Re- of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- TONKO, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY sources, Department of Commerce, transmit- tion of the committee concerned. of New York, Mr. DONOVAN, and Mr. ting the Administration’s final rule — En- By Mr. TOM PRICE of Georgia (for KING of New York): dangered and Threatened Wildlife and himself, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. BABIN, Mr. H.R. 4961. A bill to amend the Robert T. Plants; Final Rule to List the Tanzanian BARR, Mr. BISHOP of Michigan, Mrs. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- DPS of African Coelacanth (Latimeria BLACKBURN, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. BRAT, sistance Act to protect individuals and busi- chalumnae) as Threatened under the Endan- Mr. BUCK, Mr. BYRNE, Mr. CALVERT, nesses from unforeseen consequences that gered Species Act [Docket No.: 141219999-6207- Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. COLE, Mr. may result from Federal disaster assistance, 02] (RIN: 0648-XD681) received April 13, 2016, COLLINS of New York, Mr. COLLINS of and for other purposes; to the Committee on pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Georgia, Mr. COOK, Mr. CULBERSON, Transportation and Infrastructure. Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. DUNCAN of By Mr. HIMES (for himself, Mr. GAR- the Committee on Natural Resources. South Carolina, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. RETT, Ms. ESTY, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. FLEMING, Mr. PINGREE, and Mr. COURTNEY): f FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. H.R. 4962. A bill to amend title 4 of the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON GOHMERT, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. GRAVES of United States Code to limit the extent to PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Missouri, Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. which States may tax the compensation GUINTA, Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia, earned by nonresident telecommuters and Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Mr. HOLDING, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. other multi-State workers; to the Com- committees were delivered to the Clerk HUELSKAMP, Mr. HULTGREN, Ms. JEN- mittee on the Judiciary. for printing and reference to the proper KINS of Kansas, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, By Mr. KING of New York (for himself, calendar, as follows: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. BONAMICI, and ELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. KING of Mr. PETERS): Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judi- K Iowa, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. LAMBORN, H.R. 4963. A bill to better protect, serve, ciary. H.R. 4240. A bill to require an inde- Mr. LANCE, Mr. LONG, Mr. and advance the rights of victims of elder pendent review of the operation and adminis- LOUDERMILK, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. abuse and exploitation by establishing a pro- tration of the Terrorist Screening Database MCCLINTOCK, Mrs. MCMORRIS ROD- gram to encourage States and other qualified (TSDB) maintained by the Federal Bureau of GERS, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. PALMER, Mr. entities to create jobs designed to hold of- Investigation and subsets of the TSDB, and PERRY, Mr. POMPEO, Mr. ROE of Ten- fenders accountable, enhance the capacity of for other purposes; with an amendment nessee, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. ROSS, Mr. the justice system to investigate, pursue, (Rept. 114–495). Referred to the Committee of ROUZER, Mr. SALMON, Mr. SANFORD, and prosecute elder abuse cases, identify ex- the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. isting resources to leverage to the extent Mr. ROYCE: Committee on Foreign Af- SESSIONS, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SIMPSON, possible, and assure data collection, re- fairs. H.R. 4678. A bill to prohibit modifica- Mr. SMITH of Missouri, Mr. SMITH of search, and evaluation to promote the effi- tion, abrogation, abandonment, or other re- Texas, Mr. STEWART, Mr. TIPTON, cacy and efficiency of the activities de- lated actions with respect to United States Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. WALKER, Mr. scribed in this Act; to the Committee on the jurisdiction and control over United States WEBER of Texas, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. Judiciary. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, WESTERMAN, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. By Mr. LAMBORN (for himself and Mr. without congressional action (Rept. 114–496). WITTMAN, Mr. YOHO, Mr. FORBES, LANGEVIN): Referred to the Committee of the Whole Mrs. BLACK, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. H.R. 4964. A bill to amend title 10, United House on the state of the Union. SCHWEIKERT, Mrs. HARTZLER, and Mr. States Code, to provide for the rapid acquisi- Mr. DENT: Committee on Appropriations. DESANTIS): tion of directed energy weapons systems by H.R. 4974. A bill making appropriations for H.R. 4956. A bill to provide that no Federal the Department of Defense, and for other military construction, the Department of funds, fees, or resources may be used to im- purposes; to the Committee on Armed Serv- Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for plement certain executive orders, to suspend ices. the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and rule making authority, and for other pur- By Mr. TED LIEU of California: for other purposes (Rept. 114–497). Referred poses; to the Committee on Oversight and H.R. 4965. A bill to amend the Federal to the Committee of the Whole House on the Government Reform, and in addition to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to enhance state of the Union. Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to medical device communications and ensure f be subsequently determined by the Speaker, device cleanliness; to the Committee on En- in each case for consideration of such provi- ergy and Commerce. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mr. TED LIEU of California (for Under clause 2 of rule XII, public committee concerned. himself and Mr. ROSKAM): bills and resolutions of the following By Mr. CARSON of Indiana (for him- H.R. 4966. A bill to establish requirements titles were introduced and severally re- self, Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. CARTER of for reusable medical devices relating to cleaning instructions and validation data, ferred, as follows: Texas, Mrs. COMSTOCK, Mr. CURBELO of Florida, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Ms. and for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Mrs. EDWARDS, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. NOR- Energy and Commerce. NAPOLITANO, Ms. NORTON, Mr. NAD- TON, Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, Ms. By Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM LER, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Ms. EDDIE ROS-LEHTINEN, and Mr. VISCLOSKY): of New Mexico: BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. CUM- H.R. 4957. A bill to designate the Federal H.R. 4967. A bill to amend the Emergency MINGS, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, building located at 99 New York Avenue, Food Assistance Act of 1983 relating to the Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. N.E., in the District of Columbia as the distribution of food; and for other purposes; COHEN, Mr. SIRES, Ms. EDWARDS, Mr. ‘‘Ariel Rios Federal Building‘‘; to the Com- to the Committee on Agriculture. GARAMENDI, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- By Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM Ms. HAHN, Mr. NOLAN, Mrs. KIRK- ture. of New Mexico: PATRICK, Ms. TITUS, Mr. SEAN PAT- By Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana (for her- H.R. 4968. A bill to require executive agen- RICK MALONEY of New York, Ms. self and Mr. KENNEDY): cies to notify the public and consider public ESTY, Ms. FRANKEL of Florida, Mrs. H.R. 4958. A bill to direct the Secretary of comment before relocating an office of the BUSTOS, Mr. HUFFMAN, and Ms. Energy to review and update a report on the agency that has regular contact with the BROWNLEY of California): energy and environmental benefits of the re- public, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 4954. A bill to amend the Federal refining of used lubricating oil; to the Com- mittee on Oversight and Government Re- Water Pollution Control Act to authorize ap- mittee on Energy and Commerce. form.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:36 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L15AP7.000 H15APPT1 smartinez on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 15, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1765 By Mr. MEEHAN (for himself, Mr. tributions of these brave men and women to The ability to regulate interstate com- KIND, Mr. ROONEY of Florida, and Mr. protect public safety, and expressing support merce pursuant to Article 1, Section 8, VEASEY): of designation of April 18, 2016, as National Clause 1. H.R. 4969. A bill to amend the Public Lineman Appreciation Day; to the Com- By Mr. HIMES: Health Service Act to direct the Centers for mittee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4962. Disease Control and Prevention to provide f Congress has the power to enact this legis- for informational materials to educate and lation pursuant to the following: prevent addiction in teenagers and adoles- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United cents who are injured playing youth sports STATEMENT States Constitution, the Taxing and Spend- and subsequently prescribed an opioid; to the Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of ing Clause: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power Committee on Energy and Commerce. To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts By Mr. SALMON: the Rules of the House of Representa- and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for H.R. 4970. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tives, the following statements are sub- the common Defence and general Welfare of enue Code of 1986 to restrict the use of pre- mitted regarding the specific powers the United States . . .’’ paid debit cards in the issuance of tax re- granted to Congress in the Constitu- By Mr. KING of New York: funds; to the Committee on Ways and Means. tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 4963. By Ms. SPEIER (for herself and Ms. joint resolution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- HAHN): lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4971. A bill to amend title 49, United By Mr. DEFAZIO: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 States Code, to establish a criminal penalty H.R. 4954. The Congress shall have Power to lay and for recklessly damaging or destroying cer- Congress has the power to enact this legis- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, tain pipeline facilities, and for other pur- lation pursuant to the following: to pay the Debts and provide for the common poses; to the Committee on Transportation Article I, Section 8, Clause 1, Clause 3, and Defence and general Welfare of the United and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Clause 18 of the Constitution. States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises Committees on Energy and Commerce, and By Mr. RENACCI: shall be uniform throughout the United the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- H.R. 4955. States; quently determined by the Speaker, in each Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. LAMBORN: case for consideration of such provisions as lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4964. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1: Congress has the power to enact this legis- concerned. The Congress shall have Power To lay and lation pursuant to the following: By Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN: collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, Art. 1, Sec. 8: H.R. 4972. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- to pay the Debts and provide for the common ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to . . . enue Code of 1986 to expand the availability Defence and general Welfare of the United provide for the common Defence . . . of penalty-free distributions to unemployed States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises To raise and support Armies, but no Appro- individuals from retirement plans; to the shall be uniform throughout the United priation of Money to that Use shall be for a Committee on Ways and Means. States. longer Term than two Years; By Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: To provide and maintain a Navy; H.R. 4973. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- To make all Laws which shall be necessary To make Rules for the Government and enue Code of 1986 to provide a work oppor- and proper for carrying into Execution the Regulation of the land and naval Forces.’’ tunity tax credit for the older long-term un- foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- By Mr. TED LIEU of California: employed recipient, and for other purposes; ed by this Constitution in the Government of H.R. 4965. to the Committee on Ways and Means. the United States, or in any Department or Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. BYRNE (for himself, Mr. KLINE, Officer thereof. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. WILSON of By Mr. TOM PRICE of Georgia: Pursuant to Article 1, Section 8. South Carolina, Ms. FOXX, Mr. HUN- H.R. 4956. By Mr. TED LIEU of California: TER, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4966. Mr. WALBERG, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- MESSER, Mr. BRAT, Mr. CARTER of This bill is enacted pursuant to the power lation pursuant to the following: Georgia, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. ROGERS of granted Congress under Article I of the Pursuant to Article 1, Section 8. Alabama, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. DUNCAN United States Constitution, including the By Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of South Carolina, Mr. GOSAR, Mrs. power granted Congress under Article I, Sec- of New Mexico: ROBY, Mrs. WALORSKI, and Mr. PALM- tion 8, Clause 18, of the United States Con- H.R. 4967. ER): stitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.J. Res. 87. A joint resolution providing By Mr. CARSON of Indiana: lation pursuant to the following: for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 H.R. 4957. The constitutional authority on which this of title 5, United States Code, of the final Congress has the power to enact this legis- bill rests is the power of Congress to make rule of the Department of Labor relating to lation pursuant to the following: rules for the government and regulation of ‘‘Interpretation of the ‘Advice’ Exemption in Clause 1 of section 8 of Article I of the Con- the land and naval forces, as enumerated in Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Re- stitution. Article I, Section 8, Clause 14 of the United porting and Disclosure Act’’; to the Com- By Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana: States Constitution. mittee on Education and the Workforce. H.R. 4958. By Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM By Mr. LAMBORN (for himself and Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- of New Mexico: GRAHAM): lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4968. H. Con. Res. 128. Concurrent resolution ex- Article I, Section 8.: ‘‘To make all laws Congress has the power to enact this legis- pressing the sense of Congress that the which shall be necessary and proper for lation pursuant to the following: United States should continue to exercise its carryin into execution the foregoing powers, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 veto in the United Nations Security Council and all other powers vested by this Constitu- By Mr. MEEHAN: on resolutions regarding the Israeli-Pales- tion in the government of the United States, H.R. 4969. tinian peace process; to the Committee on or in any department or officer thereof.’’ Congress has the power to enact this legis- Foreign Affairs. By Mr. BUCSHON: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. MEEKS (for himself, Ms. H.R. 4959. This bill is enacted pursuant to: Article I, CLARKE of New York, Mr. GRIJALVA, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Section 8 Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. LEE, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. SALMON: MCDERMOTT, Ms. MOORE, Mrs. Article 1, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 4970. NAPOLITANO, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. SES- Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- SIONS, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, By Mr. FOSTER: lation pursuant to the following: Mr. TOM PRICE of Georgia, and Ms. H.R. 4960. Congress has the power to enact this legis- BROWN of Florida): Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to Article I, Section 8, H. Res. 684. A resolution recognizing the lation pursuant to the following: Clause 1 of the United States Constitution. achievements of America’s high school val- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power By Ms. SPEIER: edictorians of the graduating class of 2016, granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8, H.R. 4971. encouraging civic engagement, and com- Clause 7: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power Congress has the power to enact this legis- mending academic excellence of all Amer- . . . To establish Post Offices and post lation pursuant to the following: ican high school students; to the Committee roads’’ This bill is enacted pursuant to the power on Education and the Workforce. By Mr. GIBSON: granted to Congress under Article 1, Section By Mr. TOM PRICE of Georgia: H.R. 4961. 8 of the United States Constitution. H. Res. 685. A resolution recognizing Line- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN: men, the profession of Linemen, and the con- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4972.

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2215: Mr. COLE. of Texas, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. VELA, Mr. AL lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2237: Mr. O’ROURKE. GREEN of Texas, and Mr. CUELLAR. Article 1, Section 8 H.R. 2283: Ms. ESTY. H.R. 4301: Mr. CALVERT. By Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN: H.R. 2315: Mr. MILLER of Florida. H.R. 4352: Mr. HUDSON and Mr. RUIZ. H.R. 4973. H.R. 2368: Ms. TSONGAS. H.R. 4371: Mr. JORDAN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2460: Mr. JEFFRIES and Mr. HECK of H.R. 4386: Mr. RUIZ. lation pursuant to the following: Washington. H.R. 4399: Mr. PALLONE. Article 1, Section 8 H.R. 2461: Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina, H.R. 4447: Mr. CONYERS. By Mr. DENT: Mr. LEWIS, and Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 4488: Mr. SMITH of Washington and Mr. H.R. 4974. H.R. 2513: Mr. CARSON of Indiana. LEVIN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2571: Mr. SHERMAN. H.R. 4498: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2589: Mr. STEWART. H.R. 4514: Mr. KING of New York. Pursuant to clause 7(c) of rule XII of the H.R. 2590: Mr. NOLAN. H.R. 4523: Mr. UPTON. Rules of the House of Representatives, the H.R. 2658: Mr. HUELSKAMP. H.R. 4524: Ms. ESHOO, Ms. LEE, Mrs. following statement is submitted regarding H.R. 2726: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of BEATTY, Ms. Maxine Waters of California, the specific powers granted to Congress in New York, Ms. KAPTUR, and Mr. CRAMER. Ms. NORTON, and Mr. BEYER. the Constitution to enact the accompanying H.R. 2737: Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. LATTA, Mr. H.R. 4537: Mr. HECK of Nevada and Mr. DUN- bill or joint resolution. SWALWELL of California, Mr. CALVERT, Ms. CAN of South Carolina. The principal constitutional authority for VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. HURD of Texas, Mr. NUGENT, H.R. 4586: Mrs. COMSTOCK. this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- Mr. CROWLEY, and Mr. HARDY. H.R. 4594: Mr. DESAULNIER. ticle I of the Constitution of the United H.R. 2759: Mr. HECK of Nevada. H.R. 4603: Ms. MCCOLLUM. States (the appropriation power), which H.R. 2799: Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 4607: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. states: ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the H.R. 2811: Mr. SABLAN. H.R. 4612: Mr. BARLETTA. Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropria- H.R. 2844: Ms. DUCKWORTH. H.R. 4614: Mr. CONYERS and Mr. TONKO. tions made by Law . . . .’’ In addition, clause H.R. 2894: Mr. O’ROURKE. H.R. 4615: Ms. HAHN and Mr. DELANEY. 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution H.R. 2901: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio and Mr. H.R. 4621: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia and (the spending power) provides: ‘‘The Con- PERLMUTTER. Mr. RUSH. gress shall have the Power . . . to pay the H.R. 2903: Mr. JOLLY. H.R. 4625: Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Debts and provide for the common Defence H.R. 2939: Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. HUFFMAN, and Mr. and general Welfare of the United States H.R. 2980: Ms. KELLY of Illinois and Mr. ASHFORD. . . . .’’ Together, these specific constitu- PAULSEN. H.R. 4626: Mr. MARINO and Mrs. ELLMERS of tional provisions establish the congressional H.R. 3007: Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. MCCOLLUM, North Carolina. power of the purse, granting Congress the and Mr. ELLISON. H.R. 4640: Mr. DESAULNIER. authority to appropriate funds, to determine H.R. 3012: Mr. LAMBORN. H.R. 4651: Ms. MCCOLLUM. their purpose, amount, and period of avail- H.R. 3095: Mr. FATTAH. H.R. 4653: Mrs. BUSTOS and Mr. SEAN PAT- ability, and to set forth terms and conditions H.R. 3110: Mr. MACARTHUR. RICK MALONEY of New York. governing their use. H.R. 3119: Mr. KILDEE and Mr. HECK of Ne- H.R. 4667: Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, Mr. By Mr. BYRNE: vada. HUFFMAN, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. JOLLY, and Ms. H.J. Res. 87. H.R. 3209: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. ROS-LEHTINEN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3222: Mr. LABRADOR and Mr. CLAWSON H.R. 4695: Mr. BLUM. lation pursuant to the following: of Florida. H.R. 4701: Mrs. LAWRENCE, Ms. EDWARDS, Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 3227: Mr. COLLINS of New York and Mr. Mr. MCGOVERN, and Mr. TONKO. the United States JONES. H.R. 4712: Mr. VALADAO. H.R. 3235: Mr. LIPINSKI and Mrs. BUSTOS. H.R. 4715: Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. COLLINS of f H.R. 3308: Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. GRAHAM, Mr. New York, Mr. LONG, Mr. SANFORD, Mr. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS ISRAEL, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of BLUM, Mr. BRAT, Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois, and Mr. TIPTON. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors New Mexico, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. TONKO, and Mr. VARGAS. H.R. 4717: Mr. KING of New York. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 3310: Mr. CLAWSON of Florida. H.R. 4729: Mr. HUFFMAN. tions, as follows: H.R. 3323: Mr. TAKAI and Mr. WALZ. H.R. 4751: Mr. AMODEI. H.R. 169: Mr. BUCK and Mr. WALBERG. H.R. 3326: Mr. PASCRELL and Mr. QUIGLEY. H.R. 4760: Mrs. LUMMIS and Mr. LOBIONDO. H.R. 379: Mr. BILIRAKIS and Mr. BEYER. H.R. 3381: Mr. BUCHANAN. H.R. 4764: Mr. SABLAN, Mr. JODY B. HICE of H.R. 624: Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mrs. H.R. 3412: Mr. VALADAO, Georgia, Mr. BLUM, Mr. HURD of Texas, and BEATTY, and Mr. RIBBLE. H.R. 3470: Ms. LEE, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. Mr. JORDAN. H.R. 711: Mr. MCKINLEY and Mr. HANNA. FUDGE, and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 4773: Mr. BRAT, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. H.R. 789: Mr. CARNEY. H.R. 3520: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. LOUDERMILK, Mr. HECK of Nevada, Mr. JOLLY, H.R. 793: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 3604: Mr. HONDA. Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. STEW- H.R. 846: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 3706: Mr. BISHOP of Utah. ART, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. BARR, and Mr. LUETKE- fornia. H.R. 3722: Ms. GRANGER, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. MEYER. H.R. 923: Mr. COLE. REICHERT, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. COL- H.R. 4775: Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia, H.R. 1192: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. SWALWELL LINS of Georgia, and Mr. SESSIONS. Mrs. BLACK, and Mr. BUCSHON. of California, Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, Mr. H.R. 3724: Mr. CHAFFETZ. H.R. 4794: Mr. JOYCE, Mr. TURNER, and Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. JONES, Mr. PERRY, Mr. ZELDIN, H.R. 3742: Mr. HECK of Nevada, Mr. CAL- RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. VERT, Mr. BOUSTANY, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN H.R. 4795: Mr. JOYCE, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. H.R. 1206: Mr. CHAFFETZ. GRISHAM of New Mexico, Mr. STEWART, Ms. YODER, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 1221: Mr. KING of New York and Mr. CLARKE of New York, and Mr. VEASEY. KENNEDY, Mr. ASHFORD, Mr. TURNER, and Mr. MOOLENAAR. H.R. 3846: Ms. ESTY. HECK of Nevada. H.R. 1336: Mr. SMITH of Missouri. H.R. 3865: Mr. FITZPATRICK and Mr. TIPTON. H.R. 4798: Mr. DESAULNIER and Ms. MCCOL- H.R. 1342: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. SMITH of Mis- H.R. 3886: Ms. ESTY. LUM. souri, Mr. ZELDIN, Ms. STEFANIK, and Mr. H.R. 3917: Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. H.R. 4813: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. FORTENBERRY. ESTY, and Ms. BORDALLO. TURNER, and Mr. JOYCE. H.R. 1431: Mr. PITTENGER. H.R. 3929: Ms. GABBARD, Mr. FINCHER, Mr. H.R. 4828: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. H.R. 1432: Mr. PITTENGER. WITTMAN, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. REICHERT, ADERHOLT, Mr. LOUDERMILK, Mr. MARCHANT, H.R. 1457: Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. PEARCE, Mr. HARDY, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. ROONEY of Florida, H.R. 1542: Mr. LANGEVIN. JOYCE, Mr. DONOVAN, Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. POE Mr. PEARCE, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. H.R. 1550: Mr. MACARTHUR and Mr. of Texas, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. ROD- MILLER of Florida, Mr. HARRIS, and Mr. CAR- SCHWEIKERT. NEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. COLE, Mr. SCHIFF, TER of Georgia. H.R. 1594: Mr. SMITH of Missouri. and Mr. NUNES. H.R. 4833: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. H.R. 1611: Mr. BLUM. H.R. 3982: Mr. BENISHEK. H.R. 4835: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida and Mr. H.R. 1733: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. H.R. 4019: Mr. COHEN. POCAN. H.R. 1769: Ms. BONAMICI. H.R. 4073: Mr. SWALWELL of California H.R. 4840: Mr. CUMMINGS. H.R. 1969: Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. H.R. 4118: Mr. VISCLOSKY. H.R. 4848: Mr. HECK of Nevada. H.R. 1988: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. H.R. 4144: Mr. TED LIEU of California. H.R. 4880: Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. H.R. 2121: Mrs. BLACKBURN. H.R. 4223: Mr. HASTINGS. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. PALMER, and Mrs. COM- H.R. 2124: Mr. AMODEI, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. H.R. 4229: Mr. DOLD. STOCK. VELA, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Ms. DEGETTE, H.R. 4268: Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. HINOJOSA, H.R. 4884: Mr. SCALISE. Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. SWALWELL of Cali- Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. GENE H.R. 4885: Mr. CHAFFETZ. fornia, and Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. GREEN of Texas, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON H.R. 4895: Mrs. WALORSKI.

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H.R. 4897: Mr. ISSA, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and H.R. 4932: Mr. DESAULNIER. H. Con. Res. 114: Mr. CHABOT and Mr. Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. H.J. Res. 1: Mr. RUSSELL and Mr. SMITH of JOLLY. H.R. 4904: Mr. GIBSON and Mr. KNIGHT. Missouri. H. Res. 220: Mr. ASHFORD, Mr. FOSTER, and H.R. 4922: Mr. COOK. H.J. Res. 2: Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Ms. BORDALLO. H.R. 4923: Mr. DUFFY, Mrs. LOVE, Mr. H. Con. Res. 19: Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. H. Res. 343: Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. ROGERS NUNES, Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. H. Con. Res. 39: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mrs. Watson of Kentucky, and Mr. DESANTIS. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. DOLD, Mr. ROS- Coleman, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. PAYNE, Mrs. KIRK- H. Res. 402: Mr. KING of New York. KAM, Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, and Mr. PATRICK, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Miss RICE of New H. Res. 451: Mr. FORBES. NEWHOUSE. York, Ms. ADAMS, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. RUIZ, H. Res. 487: Mr. CONYERS. H.R. 4924: Mr. MEADOWS and Mr. COLE. Ms. LOFGREN, Mrs. DAVIS of California, and H. Res. 494: Mr. KING of Iowa. H.R. 4926: Mr. GROTHMAN and Mr. BUCK. Mr. DESAULNIER. H. Res. 540: Mr. TAKAI and Mr. GRAYSON. H.R. 4928: Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. BROOKS of Ala- H. Con. Res. 40: Mr. KEATING. H. Res. 590: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. BLUM. bama, Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. SMITH of H. Con. Res. 89: Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. PALAZZO, H. Res. 674: Mr. BUTTERFIELD and Mr. Missouri, and Mr. MOOLENAAR. Mr. COLE, and Mr. BARR. WALKER.

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RECOGNIZING CUBAN POLITICAL Tampa’s natural and strategic location, MacDill Due to the limited opportunities available in PRISONERS has grown and expanded over its 75 years Tennessee, Bruce decided to explore the serving as a testament to our nation’s military bright lights, big city life in Chicago, Illinois. HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART might and the Tampa Bay area’s dedication to While residing with his big sister, Alice, Bruce began to work various jobs until he landed a OF FLORIDA supporting the brave men and women of the Armed Services. career at the National Casting Company IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Officially activated on April 16, 1941, (NCC). Being a man of faith, he was led by Friday, April 15, 2016 MacDill trained World War II airmen to fly and God to pursue what became two of his own Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today operate bombers including the B–17 Flying successful entrepreneurial endeavors in tow- to bring attention to five former political pris- Fortress and the B–26 Marauder. Throughout ing and in real estate investing. After 40 years oners who arrived in Miami on March 15, the Second World War, MacDill saw thou- of being a hardworking, dedicated, and exem- 2016: Vladimir Morera Bacallao, Jorge Rami- sands of servicemen train to lead the force in plary employee, he retired from NCC in 1992. rez Calderon, Yojarne Arce, Aracelio Riviaux the dangerous skies over Europe. From start In 1958, he met Mary Helen Hargrove and Noa, and Niorvis Rivera Guerra. These men to finish, MacDill played a critical role in our they were married the following year on De- cember 18, 1959. To this union six children were victims of vicious acts at the hands of country’s great military achievement. were born: Regina, Donna, Tasha, Juan, Castro’s thugs. After World War II, the bombers gave way Bruce, and James. There was nothing he en- Vladimir, Jorge, and Aracelio were among to fighters when MacDill became a Tactical Air joyed more than celebrating the accomplish- those on the so-called ‘‘list of 53’’ who were Command. The turmoil of the 1960’s again ments of his family and friends through wed- highlighted the strategic importance of released as part of the Obama-Castro deal. dings, anniversaries, graduations, baptisms, MacDill’s location. Throughout the Vietnam Although Castro released these 53 wrongfully recitals, and many other special occasions. A War and up until the first Gulf War in 1991, incarcerated political prisoners, many, includ- major accomplishment of his own was cele- the Tampa Bay region became a home for the ing Vladimir, Jorge, and Aracelio, were re- brating 56 years of holy matrimony to his be- arrested. F–4 Phantoms and later F–16 Fighting Fal- loved ‘‘May Helen’’. While in prison, Vladimir began a hunger cons. Between 1979 and 1993, about half of Mr. Speaker, Bruce was a man of strong strike on October 9, 2015. In December, I ex- all F–16 fighter pilots trained at MacDill Air core values. His foundation and beliefs were pressed grave concern for his health as he lin- Force Base. deeply rooted in the Love of Family and Faith gered near death in a Cuban prison, and in Currently, MacDill houses the 6th Air Mobil- in God. Bruce believed in attending church January wrote a letter to President Obama ex- ity Wing and 39 Mission Teammates, including faithfully no matter where he was. Whenever pressing serious concern for Jorge and others U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Op- in Iowa City, he attended House of Praise re-arrested on the list of 53. erations Command. MacDill is home to more Church under the leadership of Pastor Rick The five political prisoners I mentioned here than 13,000 military and civilian personnel and McCaslin. He poured his time, energy, and ex- were promised safe haven in the U.S., but about 170,000 retirees live in the Tampa Bay perience into the next generation of upcoming their families remain in Cuba, subject to abuse area and depend on the base for many nec- Deacons. Bruce implemented the ‘‘Deacon and harassment at the hands of the Castro re- essary services. MacDill remains a vital eco- Apprenticeship Program’’ at House of Praise gime. These activists are extremely worried nomic driver and a source of good paying jobs Church to train and develop young men how about their families in Cuba who are suffering in the counties of Hillsborough and Polk in my to carry out the duties of a deacon. retaliation because they had the courage to district. MacDill extends the global reach of Mr. Speaker, some of his greatest pastimes speak out against an unjust government. U.S. air power through global air refueling and were having breakfast with his friends in Chi- The Castro regime holds the worst human airlift operations and is a mission our commu- cago and Iowa City, watching and attending rights record in our hemisphere, and its re- nity embraces. baseball games while eating popcorn, gar- pression has escalated. The concessions that In facing our nation’s ongoing and future na- dening, and traveling with his family. ‘‘Switch- President Obama has provided to the Castro tional security challenges, I am confident that blade Bruce’’, the ‘‘Bossman’’, shot straight dictatorship has emboldened the Cuban peo- MacDill will continue to play a vital role in pro- from the hip. One could never mistake what ple’s oppressors, and they further harass, bru- tecting the safety of our families and all Ameri- he meant; he told you just what he felt. but talize, and abuse courageous activists such as cans. The Tampa Bay region is proud to host Deacon Teague cried about everything. He these five individuals. and I am honored to represent thousands of even cried when he was forced by Mary Helen Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues in servicemen and women, veterans, and civil- to discipline the children. He often reminded Congress to condemn the egregious human ians who work at and rely on MacDill Air his children, ‘‘If you do wrong, I will only come rights abuses perpetrated against Cuban pro- Force Base every day, and especially on its to get you from jail one time’’. democracy activists and their families, and de- 75 year anniversary. His legacy will live on through: his loving mand the immediate, unconditional release of f and devoted wife of 56 years Mary Helen; his all political prisoners. children, Regina, Donna, Ricky, Tasha, Juan, TRIBUTE TO MR. BRUCE TEAGUE f Darron, Bruce, James, Jeremiah, Danielle and JR. a host of family and friends. 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF MACDILL Mr. Speaker, those who truly knew Bruce AIR FORCE BASE HON. BOBBY L. RUSH Teague Jr. know he was not pompous or prideful, but proud of his life and all of those OF ILLINOIS in it. HON. DENNIS A. ROSS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f OF FLORIDA Friday, April 15, 2016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF THE LIFE Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy Friday, April 15, 2016 OF THE LATE ANDREW STEPHEN heart that I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. GROVE Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- Bruce Teague Jr. (The Bossman), who was memorate the 75th anniversary of MacDill Air called to rest by his heavenly father on Thurs- Force Base. MacDill has had a long and sto- day April 7, 2016. HON. ANNA G. ESHOO OF CALIFORNIA ried history during the last 75 years. With Bruce, Mr. Speaker, was born in Henry IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES much of the world engulfed in conflict in 1939, County, Tennessee on March 29, 1931. He the War Department selected Tampa, Florida was the seventh child out of eight born to Friday, April 15, 2016 to house a new military air field which would Bruce and Essie (Boyd) Teague and he loved Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, Andy Grove (ne´e go on to become MacDill Air Force Base. With each of his siblings. Andra´s Istva´n, Gro´f) was born September 2,

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Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado City College of New York (CCNY) and his Mr. Carey and his family moved to provides operational support and infrastructure Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkeley. Lewisville in 1972. He previously served in the sustainability, and today celebrates the 50th In 1958, Andy Grove married Eva Kastan, a U.S. Army and became an inventory analyst anniversary of the full operational capability of fellow Hungarian refugee. They have two for Halliburton, where he worked for more than Cheyenne Mountain; and daughters, Karen and Robie, whom Andy 38 years. His love for Lewisville inspired him Whereas, the 721st Mission Support Group adored and was fiercely protective of their pri- to commit his time and efforts to ensure the at Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs, vacy. He also leaves eight grandchildren who community’s prosperous growth and the well- Colorado provides the dedicated daily brought him great joy. being of its residents. He was a faithful mem- sustainment to more than 13 mission partners Andy Grove’s first job after graduating from ber of Lakeland Baptist Church and an active performing the national security mission inside the University of California, Berkeley, was as volunteer with Christian Community Action. of the Mountain Complex; and a researcher at Fairchild Semiconductor. His numerous community activities included Whereas, every day over 1,000 U.S. and When Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce membership in the Denton County Republican Canadian military and civilians, residing in Col- founded Intel Corporation, Andy joined them. Men’s Club and Lewisville Economic Develop- orado and working in Cheyenne Mountain, are Together, they became a storied team at Intel, ment Foundation. Mr. Carey was a graduate ever vigilant, round the clock, in our collective playing a pivotal role in the creation of the per- of Lewisville’s Citizens Police Academy, common defense; and sonal computer and the growth of Silicon Val- served as Chairman of the Arts Advisory Whereas, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force ley. Andy served as Intel’s President begin- Board and the Charter Review Committee, Station is one of the greatest engineering mar- ning in 1979, became CEO in 1987, and was and as a board member on the Lewisville vels of its time, still relevant now and into the Board Chair from 1997 to 2005. Parks Board. future, representing an Eighteen Billion Dollar Andy Grove was a visionary corporate lead- In 1993, he was elected to the Lewisville ($18B) facility, unrivaled anywhere in the er. He was a believer in open communication City Council. He would then go on to win his world; and and took on none of the trappings of power. first race for Mayor in 2000 and was subse- Whereas, Colorado is proud to be a nexus He was an advocate for jobs for Americans quently re-elected three more times. Mr. Carey in providing for the defense of North America, and helped transform Intel Corporation into the was the 21st person to serve as Mayor of which has a far-reaching utility and whose world’s largest manufacturer of semiconduc- Lewisville and was the longest-serving mayor multi-use services are critical to national and tors. global security not only today but in the future; Andy Grove wrote or co-authored seven in the city’s history. therefore, on the occasion of its 50th Anniver- books and gave generously of his time, re- I was privileged to count Mayor Gene Carey sary, I do hereby proclaim, forever after, April sources and considerable talents to many as an insightful and trusted colleague in serv- 20, 2016, as Cheyenne Mountain Day. charitable causes, especially the advancement ing the citizens of Lewisville and Denton in research for Parkinson’s Disease and to the County. He dedicated his life to his family, f Grove School of Engineering at CCNY. He re- friends, and the Lewisville community. He will be greatly missed by the people whose lives HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- ceived many honors, including honorary de- SARY OF THE VIETNAM WAR grees from CCNY, Worcester Polytechnic In- he touched and his legacy will continue to benefit the community for years to come. AND BRONZE STAR PRESEN- stitute and Harvard University. He was named TATION TO LT. COL. JACK the ‘‘Most Influential Business Person of the f DEICHMAN Last 25 Years’’ by the Wharton School, and PERSONAL EXPLANATION was Time Magazine’s 1997 Man of the Year. HON. RYAN A. COSTELLO He was a longtime member of the Inter- OF PENNSYLVANIA national Rescue Committee’s Board of Direc- HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tors, and was honored by the IRC in 2010 as one of ten distinguished refugees. When Andy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, April 15, 2016 Grove received the Churchill Club Legendary Friday, April 15, 2016 Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. Leader Award in 2015, he struggled onto the Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, on Speaker, today we mark the 50th Anniversary stage, took the microphone and urged the au- April 14, 2016, the House of Representatives of the Vietnam war and take a moment to dience to help refugees. ‘‘I made it, let’s help considered H.R. 3791, to raise the consoli- honor and express our gratitude to our Viet- in a little way to help them make it.’’ dated assets threshold under the small bank nam Veterans. Mr. Speaker, I ask the entire House of Rep- holding company policy statement, and for Our Vietnam war veterans served our nation resentatives to join me in honoring the extraor- other purposes. Regrettably, I was unable to with courage, dignity, and a willingness to dinary life of Andrew S. Grove and in extend- be present for the vote. However, had I been make the ultimate sacrifice in service to our ing our most sincere condolences to his wife, present, I would have supported the final pas- country. Eva, to his children, grandchildren, and all sage of H.R. 3791. Deserving particular praise and commenda- who knew and loved him. It was said of him, f tion for his heroism and service during the ‘‘He merits a place alongside the great busi- Vietnam war is Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) Jack ness leaders of the 20th century.’’ Our country RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNI- Deichman of the United States Marine Corps. embraced a young refugee and immigrant, VERSARY OF CHEYENNE MOUN- I have had the pleasure of knowing Jack for and in return Andy Grove lifted up our entire TAIN AIR FORCE STATION over a year now, and today I am grateful to nation with his vision, extraordinary intellect have the opportunity to acknowledge Jack’s and unmatched leadership. How privileged I HON. DOUG LAMBORN leadership in Dai Do, Vietnam on March 30, am to have known him and represented him in OF COLORADO 1968. Congress. How blessed our country has been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, Jack displayed expert leader- to have him as a prized and cherished citizen. ship in maneuvering his Company through f Friday, April 15, 2016 heavy enemy fire and remained steadfast in IN RECOGNITION OF MAYOR GENE Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I submit the assisting his wounded Commander to estab- CAREY following: lish their defensive positions. Whereas, since 1966, the United States Air Because of Jack’s actions, many lives were HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Force at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station saved that day, and many attribute this battle has been the synergistic hub to track foreign as the deciding factor in winning the war. OF TEXAS threats worldwide, providing an essential com- We as a nation are grateful for Jack’s heroic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ponent of North American defense and global actions that day. Friday, April 15, 2016 security; and His courage and selfless devotion to duty Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Whereas, countless space and ground sen- represents the essence of the United States honor former Lewisville Mayor Gene Carey for sor data collections are assimilated, providing Marine Corps and this great nation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15AP8.004 E15APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 15, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E481 Mr. Speaker, today marks the day we ac- service artisan food hall, will feature a She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Geog- knowledge Jack’s bravery and present him the farmstand, demonstration kitchen, and numer- raphy from UC Santa Barbara and her Mas- Bronze Star Medal. ous local food vendors. Its focus on locally- ter’s degree in Computer Cartography from I am proud to recognize Jack and all our sourced goods and crafts, sustainable busi- Oregon State University. For the following 15 Vietnam Veterans today. We thank you for ness practices, and relationship-building will years, Julie made her career creating maps your service. Welcome home. surely inspire new directions for growth and and even started her own company which she f help transform the health of the community. sold when she decided to focus her energy on Markets like this have significant cultural her family and to raise her three children. HONORING THE DUNN LORING and economic impacts. They offer opportuni- Mr. Speaker, Julie Borden is a shining ex- VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE ties to purchase from regional farmers and ample of a model citizen and an inspiration to DEPARTMENT craftsman as well as provide a space for others. I can’t think of a more deserving per- meaningful social engagement. They also en- son to be named 2016 Hillsborough Citizen of HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY courage entrepreneurs and create jobs. the Year. OF VIRGINIA I commend the Greater Easton Develop- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment Partnership as well as its staff and vol- unteers for their commitment to creating a vi- DOES THE MAJORITY ALWAYS Friday, April 15, 2016 brant Easton Public Market. Paired with the of- WIN? BY ROBERT WARD Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ferings of the Easton Farmer’s Market, Amer- to recognize the Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire ica’s oldest continuous open-air market, it will HON. PETE OLSON and Rescue Department, and to congratulate forge the Easton Market District into a regional OF TEXAS the incoming 2016 officers and board mem- attraction showcasing Easton’s unique food IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bers. culture. Friday, April 15, 2016 The Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire and Rescue f Department (DLVFRD) is 1 of 12 volunteer fire Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to departments in Fairfax County, and since its HONORING JULIE BORDEN interact with some of the brightest students in founding in 1942, it has provided lifesaving, the 22nd Congressional District who serve on fire suppression/prevention, and emergency HON. JACKIE SPEIER my Congressional Youth Advisory Council. I medical/rescue services to the residents of the OF CALIFORNIA have gained much by listening to the high Dunn Loring area and the surrounding com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES school students who are the future of this munity. great nation. They provide important insight Friday, April 15, 2016 Currently, the Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire from across the political spectrum that sheds and Rescue Department and Ladies Auxiliary Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- a light on the concerns of our younger con- operates from Station 13 on Gallows Road nize Julie Borden, a great community leader, stituents. Giving voice to their priorities will and boasts 80 active members. Alongside ca- who is being honored as Citizen of the Year hopefully instill a better sense of the impor- reer firefighters, these brave volunteers con- by the Associated Parents Group of tance of being an active participant in the po- tribute more than 29,000 hours each year to Hillsborough, California. From the moment she litical process. Many of the students have writ- enhance public safety for more than 23,000 moved to our town in 1995, she immersed ten short essays on a variety of topics and I citizens and hundreds of businesses in the herself in all aspects of our schools and great- am pleased to share them with my House col- Dunn Loring area. er community. She is an extraordinary role leagues. It is my honor to submit the following names model, selfless advocate and a tireless volun- Robert Ward attends Dawson High School of the 2016 officers and board members: teer. She is also a devoted mother, wife and, in Pearland, Texas. The essay topic is: Does Jaime Wolfin, President I am grateful to say, a good friend. the majority always win? Kenneth Kubiak, Vice President Julie and her husband of 29 years, Jim, Democracy: a system of government by the Tammy Lauver, Secretary have three children—Elaine, Craig and Mary— whole population or all the eligible members Richard Morani, Treasurer who all were students in Hillsborough schools. of a state establish policy and governance Shawn Stokes, Chief Julie served on the West and Crocker Parent through a majority vote. Although we pride Michael Masciola, Trustee Group Executive Boards as New Family Liai- ourselves as one of the finest democracies in Keith Edgemon, Trustee son, Parent Campaign Co-Chair, and the world we don’t and shouldn’t exactly fit Hillsborough Schools Foundation President. the formal definition of a democracy pre- Eugene Tighe, Trustee sented above simply because minority rights Michael Van Dyke, Trustee Her youngest daughter, Mary, and my daugh- and national security are more important Ryan Robinson, Trustee ter were in the same class at Crocker and than majority wishes. I would approach ma- Alan Caldwell, Trustee more recently, Mary interned in my Congres- jority rule with the idea that the constitu- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join sional Office in Washington, DC. In 2005, Julie tional rights of a minority and our national me in congratulating the 2016 officers and was elected to the Hillsborough City School security should never be compromised by a board members and in commending the Dunn District Board of Trustees where she served majority ruling. Loring Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department for four years. She returned in 2011 for seven Following the civil war much discrimina- months to fill a vacancy on the board. tion still existed and racists in our govern- for 74 years of service. I also extend my per- ment found a crafty way of excluding many sonal thanks to the outgoing DLVFRD officers Julie has also volunteered countless hours African Americans whom they deemed unfit and trustees for 2015. All these brave men and her boundless energy on the Hillsborough for suffrage by enacting a poll tax. This tax, and women deserve our highest praise for Recreation Commission, the San Mateo High although seemingly fair because it taxed all their dedication to public safety, and to each School Foundation, Stand By Our Schools individuals the same amount to vote, was di- of them I say: ‘‘Stay safe.’’ Committee to Safeguard Our School, the San rectly targeted at African American who had recently been emancipated from slavery and f Mateo Union High School District Budget Advi- sory Committee and the Measure B School had minute sums of money to pay to vote. IN RECOGNITION OF THE EASTON Bond Committee. This situation clearly demonstrates a time when the majority rule (enacting a poll tax) PUBLIC MARKET ON THE OCCA- Julie’s involvement in our schools over the SION OF ITS GRAND OPENING was in direct violation of minorities’ con- years was steadfast and effective, but she stitutional right to unrepressed suffrage. If I would always give credit to the collective and were elected this is exactly the state of af- HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT stress that all successes were the result of ev- fairs that I would steer clear of in order to OF PENNSYLVANIA eryone’s effort. She is a true team player. protect the liberties of all citizens of the United States. Similar barriers to minority IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Julie has always been extremely active in the community and has served on the Task suffrage such as literacy tests to vote or flat Friday, April 15, 2016 Force for a Sustainable Hillsborough, the Citi- out intimidation and harassment against mi- norities at voting centers would not be ac- Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise zens Communication Advisory Committee, the ceptable under my watch. today to honor the grand opening of the Eas- National Charity League and the Hillsborough National security is another item that ton Public Market, which will offer the citizens Auxiliary to Peninsula Family Services. must never bow down to majority will. For of Easton and surrounding towns a new com- Julie was born and raised in Menlo Park instance the patriot act, enacted following munity resource. The Public Market, a full- and attended Menlo-Atherton High School. the vicious attacks of 9/11, and those similar

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Even if congress wasn’t faced by opposition from the execu- Award: Mary Lively Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, tive branch, judicial review and elected offi- Ernestine S. Jenkins Lifetime Volunteer today I rise to recognize and congratulate cials like my future self would fiercely op- Achievement Award: Mary Allen Oxnard College on its 40th anniversary as a pose this divulgence of such essential infor- Catherine Spellane Citizen of the Year principal, two-year institution of higher learning mation because of the great threat it would place on national security and military su- Award: Lucille Cahill in Ventura County. Since 1975, Oxnard Col- premacy. This is another situation where Dale City Civic Association Outstanding lege has built a vibrant and diverse scholastic majority rule would have to be denied. Service Award: Michael Bizik community, has enhanced the local and global If I were elected as a prominent govern- consciousness of its students, and has fash- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join ment official I would strive to ensure that ioned itself into a remarkable academic asset me in commending the 2016 Dale City Civic the liberties of the few and the safety of the for the Central Coast region. Association Community Awards winners for many are protected even from a majority Ever since its inaugural year, when it en- their commitment to building and maintaining ruling in a proclaimed democracy to provide rolled over 4,400 students, Oxnard College security and balance. such a vibrant community for residents to live, has been a significant driver of education and work, and play. Each recipient has made a f opportunity for Ventura County’s residents. lasting contribution to Dale City, and I hope HONORING THE RECIPIENTS OF During its early years, Oxnard College classes their actions will spur others into serving our THE 2016 DALE CITY CIVIC ASSO- operated out of borrowed facilities in churches, community to sustain this tremendous suc- CIATION COMMUNITY AWARDS schools, military bases, and firehouses. Today cess. and within a span of only four decades, Oxnard College has come a long way from its HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY f OF VIRGINIA humble beginnings, and boasts of state-of-the- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO SUNNI SWARBICK art classrooms, educational facilities, a phys- Friday, April 15, 2016 ical education center, a performing arts center, and a library, with major new construction and Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- HON. DAVID YOUNG renovations always on the horizon. ognize the recipients of the 2016 Dale City OF IOWA Oxnard College strives to provide open-ac- Civic Association Community Awards. cess to educational opportunities so that every IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Civic Association represents the inter- individual—regardless of age, sex, race, dis- ests of the residents of Dale City in a manner Friday, April 15, 2016 ability, or ethnic socio-economic status, cul- that benefits the entire community. Association tural or educational background—can fulfill his members complete revitalization and beautifi- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise or her potential. Oxnard College is a shining cation projects, advocate for land use projects, today to recognize and congratulate Sunni beacon to the community giving hope to all of and volunteer responses to community needs. Swarbick for being named a 2016 Forty Under Ventura County residents who seek economic Each year, the Association hosts a recogni- 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa opportunity and social mobility through their tion banquet to honor individuals and organi- publication, Business Record. academic pursuits. zations that have shown exemplary devotion Since 2000, Business Record has under- Pursuant to its educational philosophy, to the betterment of the community through taken an exhaustive annual review to identify Oxnard College provides educational pro- public service. It is my honor to submit the a standout group of young leaders in the grams that develop individual abilities, names of the 2016 Dale City Civic Association Greater Des Moines Area that are making an strengthen human relationships, and enrich Community Awards recipients: impact in their communities and their careers. community life. To that end, Oxnard College Dale City Volunteer Fire Department, Fire- Each year, forty up-and-coming community offers 18 certificate programs, 17 Associate fighter of the Year Award: Robert ‘‘Alex’’ Willis and business leaders under 40 years of age Dale City Volunteer Fire Department, Emer- degrees for transfer, and 37 Associate de- are selected for this prestigious honor based gency Medical Service Provider of the Year grees with classes in over 60 disciplines. on a combined criteria of community involve- Award: Lauren Clowser Every year, Oxnard College prepares hun- Dale City Volunteer Fire Department, Officer ment and success in their chosen career field. dreds of students for further undergraduate of the Year Award: Sergeant Robert ‘‘OJ’’ Best The 2016 class of Forty Under 40 honorees studies, such as in the esteemed University of Dale City Volunteer Fire Department, Cadet will join an impressive roster of 640 business California and California State University sys- of the Year Award: Tristin Toro leaders and growing. tems. Prince William County Department of Fire Sunni serves as an Associate Director at Di- On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, it is and Rescue, Career Firefighter of the Year versified Management Services in West Des my sincere pleasure to honor Oxnard College Award: Technician I Andrew Hale Moines. She has been tirelessly committed to and the entire Condor community for its con- Prince William County Department of Fire her clients by helping them grow through new tributions to academic excellence and suc- and Rescue, Career Emergency Medical innovative ideas. Sunni is dedicated to excel- cess. Technician of the Year Award: Technician II lence and it shows through her hard work and f Mike Militello determination to succeed. She is also a leader HONORING ANGIE CARRERA ON Prince William County Police Department, within her community and founded the Lead HER RETIREMENT Police Officer of the Year Award: Officer Wil- Like a Lady organization, a network that gives liam Bowler young women the tools they need to be suc- Prince William County Sheriff’s Office, Dep- cessful leaders personally and professionally. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY uty Sheriff of the Year Award: Deputy Thomas OF VIRGINIA Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- ‘‘TC’’ Williams IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resent leaders like Sunni in the United States Kathy Feeney Nurse of the Year Award: An- Friday, April 15, 2016 gela Cronan Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- Business of the Year Award: Haynes View, ognize and applaud her for utilizing her talents Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today LLC, owned by LaBrenda Haynes to better both her community and the great to recognize Angie Carrera on the occasion of John D. Jenkins Youth Citizen of the Year state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the her retirement from Fairfax County and to Award: Sara Howell United States House of Representatives join thank her for her service. Although she has Dale City Youth Environmental and Con- me in congratulating Sunni on receiving this been a Fairfax County employee for the last servation Award: Rebecca Hawkins esteemed designation, thanking those at Busi- 22 years, her immense contributions to our Prince William County Public Schools, Ele- ness Record for their great work, and wishing community go back much further. mentary School Teacher of the Year Award: each member of the 2016 Forty Under 40 Ms. Carrera has devoted her career to the Ashley Hoyle class a long and successful career. promotion and administration of volunteerism.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15AP8.003 E15APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 15, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E483 This began in 1975 when she began recruiting THE FERGUSON RIOTS: AN IMPOR- CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND volunteers for a nearly-defunct women’s cen- TANT EVENT THAT HAS SERVICE OF MASTER SERGEANT ter. This led to her becoming the executive di- CHANGED AMERICA, BY PHILLIP TARA R. BROWN rector of the Voluntary Action Center, which is NGUYEN now known as Volunteer Fairfax and serves HON. JOHN L. MICA as a clearing house matching volunteers with HON. PETE OLSON OF FLORIDA area non-profits. OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Following her tenure with Volunteer Fairfax, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. Carrera served in a variety of positions Friday, April 15, 2016 Friday, April 15, 2016 and capacities. She became volunteer coordi- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize nator for the Fairfax County Juvenile Court interact with some of the brightest students in and celebrate the life of Air Force Master Ser- where she was responsible for recruiting and the 22nd Congressional District who serve on geant Tara R. Brown. A graduate of Deltona supervising programs for court-involved my Congressional Youth Advisory Council. I High School in Volusia County, Florida, Master youths. In 1992, Ms. Carrera was asked to have gained much by listening to the high Sergeant Brown gave her life defending our launch the Volunteer Interpreter Program to school students who are the future of this freedom on April 27, 2011. MSgt. Brown was help the Juvenile Court staff better deal with great nation. They provide important insight the wife of Army Sgt. Ernest Brown and the from across the political spectrum that sheds youth and their families who were not pro- daughter of Mr. Jim Jacobs of Deltona, Flor- a light on the concerns of our younger con- ficient in English. This program received two ida. stituents. Giving voice to their priorities will On Monday, April 18, 2016, in Central Flor- National Association of Counties awards in hopefully instill a better sense of the impor- recognition of its effectiveness and value. In ida, the street that serves as the entry to her tance of being an active participant in the po- alma mater, Daytona High School, will be 2002 she became the Language Access Coor- litical process. Many of the students have writ- named in her honor. This special recognition dinator in the Office of the County Executive ten short essays on a variety of topics and I serves to honor and pay tribute to her service and was responsible for policy and procedures am pleased to share them with my House col- and devotion to the nation. Her family, friends on language issues within the county govern- leagues. and community will gather as we dedicate the ment. Phillip Nguyen attends Dawson High School corridor where she attended school in her in Pearland, Texas. The essay topic is: The Most recently Ms. Carrera has served as memory. Ferguson Riots: An Important Event That Has Shortly after graduating from Deltona High both Volunteer Resource Coordinator and a Changed America. Partnership Developer for the County’s Office School, MSgt. Brown enlisted in the Air Force The year of 2015 has been a time of im- and reported to Basic Military Training School of Public-Private Partnerships. The Office of mense societal changes in America. The riots Public Private Partnerships (OP3) serves as a in Ferguson, Missouri exemplify one of the at Lackland Air Force Base. She continued clearing house and point of contact for public many events that have sparked such changes her training at Keesler Air Force Base in Mis- sissippi where she attended technical school agencies, non-profit organizations, and local in the United States. From impacting the way society views minority groups to rep- and was subsequently assigned to Kadena Air 3 businesses. OP creates and develops mean- resenting the shift in which the citizens of Base, Japan where she began working in in- ingful public private partnerships in county pri- America demonstrate their protests, the Fer- formation management. guson riots were a horrific event to be re- ority areas to leverage new resources and ad- Brown continued her service to our country dress community issues impacting the quality membered throughout our country that has changed the way our society functions. during several overseas assignments. In No- of life in Fairfax County. In addition to serving Beginning with the sudden death of Mi- vember 2006, she was assigned to Head- in these positions, Ms. Carrera has played a chael Brown by a police officer, the riots quarters, Air Force Office of Special Investiga- role in numerous special projects including over the dispute of police brutality have be- tions and her service later took her to Eskan elections outreach and the 2015 World Police come a catalyst for the newfound ‘‘black Village, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with and and Fire Games. Ms. Carrera was recently lives matter’’ movement. This event has Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. In January sparked an immense change in our country 2011, she deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan as honored by the Dulles Regional Chamber of in that the citizens have become much more Commerce as its 2014 Business Citizen of the focused upon the treatment of minorities a communications squadron advisor for the Year. (especially African Americans) by police offi- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Air cers. In addition, a large amount of citizens Training Command-Afghanistan. Mr. Speaker, Angie Carrera’s accomplish- of all races have been advocating the ideal- Mr. Speaker, Master Sgt. Brown selflessly ments and the legacy she leaves behind in istic values of non-violence after witnessing answered her nation’s call to serve, and per- her community are worthy of our highest the incidents occurring during the riots formed with distinction for over fifteen years. praise. Her selfless dedication has contributed (looting, fires, and destruction of property). The media has even become extremely cen- Her impeccable service record further reflects greatly to the public good and the outstanding tralized over the ongoing disputes between her outstanding character and dedication to quality of life for residents of Fairfax County. the black and white communities as well as her fellow men and women in uniform and to I commend her for her decades of service and police brutality. Furthermore, the event of our country. As a testament to her decorated ask my colleagues to join me in wishing her the riots in Ferguson has incited a shift in career, MSgt. Brown was posthumously well in retirement. the functionality of the police system, such awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, as requiring on duty officers to have a work- Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Combat ing camera on their person. Not all changes Action Medal, and the NATO Article Five f were positive, however. The riots were indic- ative of the change in how Americans dem- Medal. In her local community, the citizens of PERSONAL EXPLANATION onstrate their protests of today in compari- Deltona, Florida have renamed the southern son to the past. For example, the riots portion of the road formerly known as Forrest emerged from the protests pertaining to po- Edge Drive to MSgt. Tara Jacobs Brown Ave. HON. ED PERLMUTTER lice brutality towards African Americans In addition to her father and husband, quickly turned violent (by the protestors), Brown is survived by her mother, Gladys OF COLORADO whereas in the past for American civil rights movements, the protests were centralized Vereen of New York; brothers Jim Jacobs of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over the idealism of peace and non-violence Kissimmee, Dominic Jacobs of New York, and Michael Jacobs of Deltona; and sister, Friday, April 15, 2016 and rarely have the protestors ever turned violent. Laguanda Jacobs of Maryland. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, on April The Ferguson riots in Missouri were an Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join event that shook the country as a whole and me in remembering and celebrating the deco- 12, 2016 I was not present to vote on H.R. sparked a plethora of social changes in the 1567 (Global Food Security Act). I wish to re- American people. Moreover, it not only im- rated service of Master Sergeant Tara R. flect my intentions had I been present to vote. pacted the way in which people have viewed Brown, and ask that God bless her soul and the African American community lately, but the souls of all our fallen heroes that have Had I been present for roll call No. 139, I it has changed the way in which the police given their lives so we may enjoy the free- would have voted ‘‘YEA.’’ force functions. doms we all hold dear.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15AP8.011 E15APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E484 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 15, 2016 HONORING TROY HAGER connect teachers and students and open up Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Lorraine Bushrod Jack- new channels of learning. He has the ideal son epitomizes living one’s faith through serv- HON. JACKIE SPEIER temperament for his job; he is even-keeled, ice to her church and the community. I com- OF CALIFORNIA mellow and loves working with teenagers. mend Mrs. Jackson for her dedicated and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He and Karen, his wife of 19 years, have faithful service to the Shiloh Baptist congrega- two teenagers of their own, Brooke who is 15 tion and ask my colleagues to join me in con- Friday, April 15, 2016 and Sage who is 13 and currently attending gratulating her on her many accomplishments Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Crocker Middle School. and wishing her health, happiness, and suc- Troy Hager who is being recognized with the Troy Hager grew up in Ventura and at- cess in all future endeavors. Community Care Award by the Associated tended Ventura High School. He received his f Parents Group of Hillsborough, California. Mr. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UC Hager has been a highly respected and pop- Berkeley and his teaching credential from San TRIBUTE TO SHANNON RUDOLPH ular teacher in the Hillsborough City School Francisco State University. Before teaching at UMTHUM District for 16 years. He not only values cre- Crocker Middle School, he taught at Franldin ativity and independence in his students, he Elementary School in Burlingame. HON. DAVID YOUNG fosters and instills these qualities in them. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and the mem- OF IOWA Mr. Hager came to Crocker Middle as the bers of the House of Representatives rise with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES new technology teacher in 1999. Within a me to honor Troy Hager, an exceptional Friday, April 15, 2016 year, he had a vision for what would become teacher and devoted husband and father. I his signature class: a newscast produced, di- can’t think of a more deserving person to re- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise rected, anchored, reported and videotaped by ceive the 2016 Hillsborough Community Care today to recognize and congratulate Shannon the HTV Newsteam, a group of 7th and 8th award. Rudolph Umthum for being named a 2016 graders. Hillsborough Television (HTV) already f Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning existed as a local access cable station broad- central Iowa publication, Business Record casting content such as important district infor- RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF Since 2000, Business Record has under- mation, school presentations, musicals, theat- LORRAINE BUSHROD JACKSON taken an exhaustive annual review to identify rical performances and events produced by a standout group of young leaders in the the school district, but the idea of a newscast HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Greater Des Moines Area that are making an fully produced by students was new. Mr. OF VIRGINIA impact in their communities and their careers. Hager pitched the idea to the principal, got the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Each year, forty up-and-coming community green light and then went to work to build the and business leaders under 40 years of age Friday, April 15, 2016 studio—from scratch. He built Teleprompters, are selected for this prestigious honor based news sets and painted the walls. This is not Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- on a combined criteria of community involve- exactly what you would expect of a technology ognize Mrs. Lorraine Bushrod Jackson of ment and success in their chosen career field. teacher, so it is important to understand Mr. Springfield, Virginia, and to commend her The 2016 class of Forty Under 40 honorees Hager’s background. He grew up in Ventura years of service to her church and community. will join an impressive roster of 640 business without a TV. Instead, the family did projects Mrs. Jackson has been a member of the leaders and growing. where they turned a closet into a dark room, Shiloh Baptist Church for 73 years, beginning Shannon serves as the Designated Learning restored cars, and built cabinets and aquar- in 1943. Shiloh Baptist Church is one of oldest Officer at the VA Central Iowa Health Care iums. As a child, Troy helped his father build churches in Northern Virginia and has been Systems (VACIHCS). She is continuously several grandfather clocks. His wife Karen designated a historical site by the Fairfax working to find new ways to improve the serv- says he is a Renaissance man, just like his fa- County Historical Commission. At the age of ices and employment provided by the ther. 10, Mrs. Jackson joined the Shiloh Baptist VACIHCS. Shannon promotes a culture of Once the studio was built, Mr. Hager started Church. Her parents, Gladys Cordelia Bushrod learning and growth that attracts the best and teaching the class in 2000. Students compete and Courtney Bushrod were members and brightest in her field. Her dedication to excel- to get in the class and submit applications, raised their family within the church commu- lence has also followed her into her civic life. just like in the real television world. There are nity. Mrs. Jackson has remained a faithful Shannon is currently a member of the Iowa more than fifteen different jobs involved in pro- member of Shiloh Baptist Church since that Hospital Association Executive Academy of ducing the newscast and the students rotate time, as have her three remaining siblings: 2016 and also formed the very first Go Red so that they can learn every single job, but Shirley, Gwendolyn, and Barbara. for Women Event Committee and Iowa Stroke there is only one person who is teaching all of For 35 years, from 1978 to 2013, Mrs. Jack- Task Force. those skills: Mr. Hager. I had the great pleas- son served as the Financial Secretary of Shi- Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- ure to see this extraordinary teacher at work loh Baptist Church. When Mrs. Jackson first resent leaders like Shannon in the United when my children attended Crocker and were accepted the position of Financial Secretary States Congress and it is with great pride that on the news team. They learned invaluable she lived in Capitol Heights, Md., and traveled I recognize and applaud her for utilizing her lessons and developed both technical and cre- to Lorton regularly to perform her duties. She talents to better both her community and the ative skills. was truly dedicated and committed to doing great state of Iowa I ask that my colleagues in Mr. Hager was also one of the creators of her job and serving the church. While serving the United States House of Representatives the One-To-World Chromebook program at in this capacity, she implemented numerous join me in congratulating Shannon on receiv- Crocker Middle School that began in 2011. It enhancements that improved the functionality ing this esteemed designation, thanking those supplies students with their own laptops. His and financial reporting capabilities including at Business Record for their great work, and vision to prepare our children for the future in establishment of a voucher system, creation of wishing each member of the 2016 Forty Under the digital world they will live and work in is budget line items that allowed the various min- 40 class a long and successful career. characteristic of Mr. Hager. He is always one istries to better track their funds, introduction f step ahead and constantly striving for excel- of Church Plus Financial System for more ac- lence. curate record keeping of member’s donations MAJORITY RULE BY RAHUL In addition to these outstanding accomplish- and church expenses, and preparation of NAGVEKAR ments, Mr. Hager serves as an advisor to the year-end statements to church members. Crocker Coding Club and a coach on the Ex- Mrs. Jackson has also served in other min- HON. PETE OLSON ecutive Board of the Hillsborough American istries over the years. She was an active mis- OF TEXAS Youth Soccer Organization. sionary, as well as church historian and usher, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES But Mr. Hager doesn’t only serve the stu- and she served on a number of committees dents. He also does the IT support for all of including the Hospitality Committee and Cem- Friday, April 15, 2016 the teachers and staff at Crocker. Calls to re- etery Committee. She also represented Shiloh Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to pair broken or frozen computers are part of his Baptist Church on the Seeds of Independence interact with some of the brightest students in every day. He welcomes those calls and sees Committee at Gunston Hall. Despite recent the 22nd Congressional District who serve on them as opportunities to embrace technology. physical limitations, Mrs. Jackson is currently my Congressional Youth Advisory Council. I To him computers are interactive tools that President of the (Primetimers) Senior Ministry. have gained much by listening to the high

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Many of the students have writ- LEGE MEN’S SOCCER TEAM AS OF NEW YORK ten short essays on a variety of topics and I THE 2015 CALIFORNIA COMMU- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES am pleased to share them with my House col- NITY COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSO- Friday, April 15, 2016 leagues. CIATION STATE SOCCER CHAM- Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, on April 12, Rahul Nagvekar attends Dulles High School PIONS 2016 I was absent for recorded vote Number in Sugar Land, Texas. The essay topic is: ma- 139 and Number 140. jority rule. HON. JULIA BROWNLEY I would like to reflect how I would have Majority rule is an important principle in OF CALIFORNIA any democracy, but it is always crucial to voted if I were here: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES preserve the rights of and consider ideas On Roll Call Number 139 I would have from minority factions. To improve our sys- Friday, April 15, 2016 voted yes. On Roll Call Number 140 I would have tem of majority rule, I would seek to intro- Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, duce legislation permitting binding nation- voted yes. today I rise to recognize the Oxnard College wide referenda, consequently allowing pro- f posals supported by an absolute majority of Men’s Soccer Team for winning the 2015 Cali- voters to be enacted independently of our fornia Community College Athletic Association RECOGNIZING THE 2016 TYSONS party system. State Soccer Championship. I commend the REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COM- Our current system of majority rule allows entire Oxnard College community on this mon- MERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS political factions to claim majority status umental achievement and victory. even without the support of a numerical ma- It is important to recognize that the journey HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY jority of voting-eligible Americans. In the for the Oxnard College Men’s Soccer Team last ten years, voter turnout has never ex- OF VIRGINIA began far before they stepped on the field to ceeded 65% in a nationwide election. Even a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES practice. For the majority of these young men, party that wins 55% of the vote in an elec- Friday, April 15, 2016 tion with 65% turnout—almost always suffi- their soccer careers began as young children cient for a majority in a legislature or Elec- playing in youth sports for fun. It was only a Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- toral College—has been endorsed by just over mere dream that one day these men would ognize the Tysons Regional Chamber of Com- 35% of eligible voters. Clearly, this does not grow up to play for their college team and win merce and to congratulate the incoming 2016 indicate majority support for the winning the state title. Under the outstanding leader- board members. party’s policies and positions. ship of Coach Ross Greaney, a former Oxnard Tysons has drastically transformed during As an alternative, I believe America needs a nationwide petition-and-referendum sys- College player himself, the team was led to the past 50 years. This change began when tem, some variant of which is already used victory through hard work and dedication the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors ap- in most states to consult voters about sig- throughout the season. proved plans for the Tysons Corner Shopping nificant changes to legislation. Here is a Beginning with their initial home game, the Center in 1962. When the mall opened in basic framework for a nationwide ref- Oxnard Condors worked diligently throughout 1968, it was hailed as the largest enclosed erendum system, which can, if used cor- their season up until the championship game mall in the world. rectly, bypass the party system and promote on December 6, 2015. The Condors ended Since then, there has been a dramatic influx true majority rule: 1. Any voting-eligible American citizen can their season with 19 wins, 4 losses, and 3 of technology companies, government con- introduce a petition calling for a ref- ties. Facing Evergreen Valley College at De tracting firms, and other corporations. Tysons erendum, either to introduce a new law or to Anza College in Cupertino, California for the has become the premier business district of repeal an existing law. The petitioner should State Championship may have felt like a the Washington Metropolitan Area and is the include the text of his or her proposed ref- dream at one point, but their successful sea- 12th largest employment center in the United erendum question. son had prepared the Condors well for this States. With the recent opening of Metro’s Sil- 2. Once the petition is signed by 20% of all challenge. ver Line and ongoing redevelopment, the re- voting-eligible Americans, the proposal will From over 300 miles away, the Oxnard Col- gion is expected to continue adding not only be submitted to a Referendum Committee consisting of five constitutional law experts, lege community cheered and vigilantly businesses but also high-density residential all appointed by the Supreme Court. (The watched as Cristian Guzman scored the win- housing. very high signature threshold should ensure ning goal for the Condors in overtime with the The mission of the Tysons Regional Cham- that referenda are only used to resolve ques- final score of 2–1. Through their perseverance ber of Commerce is to be the unified voice of tions of genuine national importance.) and teamwork, the Condors returned home as the business community in the area while en- 3. If the Referendum Committee unani- state champions. suring that its ties and commitment to the mously concludes that the passage of the ref- Through their sportsmanship and commit- community are strengthened. The Chamber erendum will not violate the Constitution, ment, the Oxnard Condors brought home the referendum question will appear on the actively promotes local non-profits and com- ballot at the next available opportunity. Na- Oxnard College’s first state title in almost forty munity organizations, as well as youth edu- tionwide referenda will coincide with elec- years. With a leadership team of Head Coach cational programs, and it sponsors multiple tions to the House of Representatives, but no Ross Greaney, Assistant Coach Bryan Hill, events each year in support of these activities. more than three referendum questions will Team Manager Marc Pinlac, and Student The growth of the Chamber has been the re- appear simultaneously on any national bal- Manager Oscar Martinez, the Condors had a sult of the diversity of its members and the lot. strong support system to become champions. leadership of its Board. I am pleased to submit 4. If an absolute majority of voting-eligible I would like to recognize the 19 players who the following names of the incoming 2016 Americans vote for the referendum proposal, deserve recognition for their victory including the referendum will be binding and the pro- board members: posal will be passed into law with a vote of Eduardo Garcia, Saul Higuera, Daniel Aguilar, 2016 Chairman of the Board: Lori Lopez Congress and the signature of the president. Mario Sermeno, Ricky Arroyo, Jorge Jimenez, 2017 Incoming Chairman of the Board: Jeff This petition-and-referendum system en- Edwin Elizarraraz, Gustavo Navarro, Fernando DiMeglio hance our current system of majority rule, Hernandez Puga, Christian Guzman, Jerry Incoming Board Members: William P. Daly, first and foremost by allowing a proposal Orozco, Raul Gonzalez, Luis Cabrera, Andres Jr., David MacGillivray, Peg McDermott, Stacy genuinely supported by a majority of voting- Herrera, Damian Lopez, Matias Lopez, Keifer Bradford, Scott Finberg, Angela Inzerillo, eligible Americans to be enacted into law Cooksey, Joseph Hernandez, and Sergio Kathy Jensen, Kevin McCoy, Scott M. Ward, even if it is not supported by the governing party. Additionally, by giving citizens a say Equivel. James Y. Boland, Carla Doyle, Matt Edgar, in important national matters, a referendum I am confident this hallmark achievement is Maureen Loftus, Matt Evans, Jerry Ferguson, system is likely to encourage increased turn- only the beginning of many more to come for Shania Kapoor, Sopa Keo, Jeffrey B. Krashin, out in future elections. I sincerely believe this team. For these reasons, I am pleased to Shirley Luu, Cory Scott, Michele Weatherly, that this increased political participation express my sincere congratulations to the Peter Wynne, and Dean Xenos.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15AP8.011 E15APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E486 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 15, 2016 I also commend Mark Rogoff who served as same sex marriage, our nation has become ligence Readiness Command at Fort Belvoir, Chairman for 2014–2015 for his leadership more progressive. Though the entire country Virginia. In 2011, she was selected as the during this time of significant expansion. Dur- might not be on the same page, they are on Company Commander for Headquarters and ing his tenure, membership of the Chamber in- the path to acceptance. Nothing happens overnight, and no one should expect it to. Headquarters Detachment, 377th Military Intel- creased by 15 percent, professional programs Moreover, people cannot be complacent; they ligence Battalion in Orlando, Florida. In 2012, offered to members were expanded and im- have to continually fight for the minority. Captain Kingsley was recognized with the proved, and community involvement was in- Now, our country is more open to change and General Douglas MacArthur Leadership creased. reform. This ruling helped us to become a Award. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join better nation that includes all groups. De- Her service in the Army Reserve is high- me in commending the Tysons Regional mocracy cannot function without the illu- lighted by her 2013 selection as an Army Con- Chamber of Commerce for its commitment to mination of the people’s voice provoking gressional Fellow. Captain Kingsley graduated promoting the business community while en- change. That is exactly what has happened with a Master’s Degree in Legislative Affairs with this ruling. couraging social responsibility and in con- from The George Washington University and gratulating the incoming board members. I f served as a Congressional Fellow for Senator wish the Chamber continued success. RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN JESSICA ROBERT CASEY JR. of Pennsylvania. In Sen- f GRACE KINGSLEY ator CASEY’s office, she worked legislative and ESSAY BY REBECA CHACKO constituent issues in National Defense, For- HON. JOSEPH J. HECK eign Affairs, Veterans Affairs, and various OF NEVADA labor and union related areas. Following her HON. PETE OLSON fellowship, Captain Kingsley served as a Leg- OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES islative Liaison assigned to the Office, Chief IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, April 15, 2016 Army Reserve. Friday, April 15, 2016 Mr. HECK of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, I rise to As with all our Citizen Soldiers, it is impor- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to pay tribute to Captain Jessica Kingsley for her tant that we acknowledge her civilian employ- interact with some of the brightest students in past year of exemplary service as an Army er’s sacrifice and community’s service. It is be- the 22nd Congressional District who serve on Congressional Liaison for the Chief, Army Re- cause of their cooperation and understanding my Congressional Youth Advisory Council. I serve. During that short time, Jessica made a during her many tours on Active Duty that she have gained much by listening to the high lasting and positive impact on the Army Re- is able to make such a positive impact on the school students who are the future of this serve through her efforts to foster and main- Army Reserve. great nation. They provide important insight tain relationships with Congressional members Jessica is accustomed to working long from across the political spectrum that sheds and staff. As the legislative liaison for per- hours in all of her positions in the Army and a light on the concerns of our younger con- sonnel and medical portfolios, she ensured civilian sector. So, it is only fair and proper to stituents. Giving voice to their priorities will that Army Reserve Soldiers’ interests were acknowledge the tireless support of her hopefully instill a better sense of the impor- clearly communicated to Members of Con- spouse, Annah. I thank her for her sacrifices tance of being an active participant in the po- gress and their staffs as they contemplated and wish her all the best for continued suc- litical process. Many of the students have writ- the impacts of pending legislation. Additionally, cess in the future. ten short essays on a variety of topics and I Jessica led efforts to draft, refine, and promote Throughout her twenty year career, Captain am pleased to share them with my House col- legislative proposals designed to ensure the Jessica Kingsley has made positive impacts leagues. well-being of Army Reserve Soldiers and to on the careers and lives of her Soldiers, Rebeca Chacko attends Manvel High maintain the superior quality force the Nation peers, and superiors, and I am grateful that School in Manvel, Texas. The essay topic is: expects from its Army Reserve. she has chosen to serve as an Army leader. Select an important event that has occurred in I am grateful that she will continue to serve I join my colleagues today in honoring her the past year and explain how that event has the Army and Congress in her new assign- dedication to our Nation and invaluable serv- changed/shaped our country. ment to the House Liaison Division, Office of ice to the United States Congress as an Army In the 1960’s the movement for marriage the Chief Legislative Liaison, at the Pentagon, congressional liaison. equality gained notable attention. This at- Washington, D.C. We wish her well in her new f tempt gained traction because of the grow- position and look forward to our continued re- ing number of people who identified as ho- lationship. TRIBUTE TO MIKE RICHARDS mosexual. Since then, there has and con- A native of New York, Captain Kingsley en- tinues to be conflict facing the definition of listed in the Army Reserve as a Private. She marriage. This issue unraveled the larger HON. DAVID YOUNG issue of government power. What can the served ten years as an Intelligence Analyst. OF IOWA government dictate, and what is overstep- During that time, Jessica deployed to Bosnia IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Herzegovina in support of NATO’s first ping the line? Even though the United States Friday, April 15, 2016 was built on Christian ideals, the govern- peacekeeping operation and the NATO led ment cannot cater to a specific group of peo- Stabilization Force, deterring war and main- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise ple and neglect the rest. The Supreme Court taining security to support civil reconstruction today to recognize and congratulate Mike legalizing same sex marriage evoked discus- efforts. In 2001, she mobilized for 30 months Richards for being named a 2016 Forty Under sion and reevaluation of our country’s be- at U.S. Army Forces Command in support of 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa liefs. Our government has the responsibility of the Global War on Terrorism. In 2002, she publication, Business Record. maintaining order and protecting the rights graduated from the University of Georgia with Since 2000, Business Record has under- of the people. As the people evolve, the gov- three Bachelor Degrees in Criminal Justice, taken an exhaustive annual review to identify ernment must evolve accordingly. With this Sociology and Psychology. a standout group of young leaders in the Supreme Court ruling, some individuals felt Captain Kingsley was appointed via direct Greater Des Moines Area that are making an as if this was an attack on their personal be- commission into the military intelligence impact in their communities and their careers. liefs. Certain groups of people felt that they branch in 2005. As an Officer in the United Each year, forty up-and-coming community were going against their religious views by States Army Reserve, Captain Kingsley and business leaders under 40 years of age accepting this ruling. However, the ruling made it clear to individuals with those be- served at various levels. In 2005, she mobi- are selected for this prestigious honor based liefs that it is not a matter of right or wrong lized in support of humanitarian efforts on be- on a combined criteria of community involve- in their standards, but a matter of equality half of the people of Mississippi, Louisiana ment and success in their chosen career field. that is extended to all individuals. Religious and Texas as part of Joint Task Forces The 2016 class of Forty Under 40 honorees rights should not be encroached on, but indi- Katrina and Rita. In 2006, Captain Kingsley will join an impressive roster of 640 business vidual rights must be preserved as well. The deployed to Iraq as the Senior Intelligence Of- leaders and growing. country learned to be more open and accept- ficer for the Engineer Task Force serving As a senior shareholder and attorney at the ing of an array of views. Our constitution Multi-National Force-West and conducting all Davis Brown Law Firm, Mike works tirelessly was created to ensure the protection of the minority, so no one group has to feel inferior bridging, construction and route clearance op- to provide his customers with sound, reason- to the rest. erations in western Iraq. In 2008, she was se- able legal advice and top notch customer The nation realized that everyone’s views lected to serve as the Aide-de-Camp for the service. Mike’s dedication to his community are not homogenous. With the legalization of Commanding General of the Military Intel- goes hand in hand with his hard work in his

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Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- The job of a United States Congressman in- me in congratulating Sue on the occasion of resent leaders like Mike in the United States volves much that is rewarding, yet nothing her retirement and in thanking her for her dec- Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- compares to recognizing and commemorating ades of dedicated public service. Fairfax ognize and applaud him for utilizing his talents the achievements of public servants such as County is often cited as being one of the best to better both his community and the great Detective Marc Kovar. places in the country in which to live, work, state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- and raise a family, and Sue Woodruff has con- United States House of Representatives join leagues, his family and friends, fellow officers, tributed immeasurably to this success. me in congratulating Mike on receiving this es- all those whose lives he has touched, and me, f teemed designation, thanking those at Busi- in recognizing the work of Detective Marc ness Record for their great work, and wishing Kovar. COMMEMORATING THE 37TH ANNI- VERSARY OF THE TAIWAN RELA- each member of the 2016 Forty Under 40 f class a long and successful career. TIONS ACT CONGRATULATING SUE WOODRUFF f ON THE OCCASION OF HER RE- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE RECOGNIZING DETECTIVE MARC TIREMENT OF TEXAS KOVAR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Friday, April 15, 2016 HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. OF VIRGINIA Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to commemorate the 37th Anniversary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, April 15, 2016 of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act Friday, April 15, 2016 Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today (TRA) which was signed thirty-seven years Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to to congratulate Sue Woodruff on the occasion ago on April 10, 1979. call to your attention the outstanding achieve- of her retirement, and to thank her for her 42 Since its enactment, the TRA has under- ments of Detective Marc Kovar, who is being years of service to Fairfax County. girded U.S.-Taiwan relations—resulting in a honored by the Cathedral of St. John the Bap- Sue began her career with Fairfax County in mutually beneficial relationship that encour- tist during the 16th Annual Dean McNutly 1973. Since that time, she has served in a va- ages strong security, cultural, and economic Awards Dinner this Sunday, April 17, 2016. riety of positions and departments including ties. Detective Kovar is the Executive Vice Presi- the County Executive’s office, the Consumer Taiwan’s story is an example to the world of dent of the 33,000-member strong New Jersey Affairs division and the former Department of the potential of a country. Taiwan and the United States share many State Policemen’s Benevolent Association Social Services; however, she has spent the values including: a commitment to democracy, (NJSPBA). He is committed to fighting for the majority of her career in the Department of human rights, and the rule of law. rights of the men and women of law enforce- Human Resources (DHR) where she has Indeed, I am particularly proud that as a ment, who place their lives on the line each served admirably for the last 35 years. Member of the U.S. Congress, my colleagues Sue joined the DHR in 1981 as a personnel day for the people of New Jersey. Marc has and I can serve an important role in strength- analyst and from 1986–2002 served as the served the residents in the City of Passaic for ening bilateral relations by engaging our coun- employee relations division chief. In this posi- more than 20 years, and holds the rank of De- terparts in Taiwan. tective. tion, Sue was responsible for supervising em- Mr. Speaker, Taiwan has grown to become He has been involved in many other com- ployee relations, including personnel policy de- America’s ninth-largest overall trading partner mittees and sits on the National Board of velopment, grievances, internal communica- and our seventh-largest destination for agricul- NAPO (National Association of Police Organi- tions, award programs, the Employee Assist- tural exports. zations). As a labor leader, Marc rose through ance Program, and drug and alcohol testing. After Taiwan became part of the U.S. Visa the ranks of the Passaic PBA and State PBA. She also served as the agency’s liaison to the Wavier Program in November 2012, travel As the Delegate for the PBA Local 14, he was Fairfax County Employees Advisory Council from Taiwan to the United States increased by appointed to the State PBA Executive Board and the Civil Service Commission. more than 50 percent. in 2008 and served six years as Chairman of She was promoted to assistant director for Taiwan is set to join the U.S. Global Entry the Collective Bargaining Committee. Further- DHR in 2002 and served in that position for 6 Program—a manifestation of its commitment more, he is an active voice in the PBA Com- years. Her responsibilities included overseeing to continuous cooperation between our two mittees on legislation, legal defense and train- compensation, employee relations, and work countries. ing of new union delegates. Marc is widely force planning. Due to her expertise, Sue led Mr. Speaker, I commend the speech deliv- known for his volunteer work on behalf of fall- the review of the Pay for Performance Sys- ered by Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou on en officers and their survivors; including over tem. She convened a group of human re- March 30, 2016 at AmCham Hsie Nian Fan 10 years of service on the Passaic County sources professionals, budget analysts, and celebration, in which he emphasized the Blue Mass Committee. He currently lives in employee advocates to explore possible en- strong and abiding friendship between Taiwan Clifton with his wife Nicole and his two daugh- hancements. This commission identified a and the United States, which was integral to ters Rachel and Isabella. number of areas that could be improved and Taiwan’s transformation into the free, pros- Marc is one of the most passionate union made recommendations, including the addition perous, and just society it is today. members and is exceptionally loyal to the of an extra level or ‘‘fifth bar’’ to be used in President Ma also mentioned that through PBA. Until his appointment as Executive Vice employee evaluations and adjustments to per- the effort to seek peace, Taiwan has become President, he was Chairman of the New Jer- formance awards. These changes resulted in a peacemaker and provider of humanitarian sey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association a more consistent and fair employee evalua- aid. Collective Bargaining Committee. His involve- tion process. During this time, Sue also served President Ma also spoke of Taiwan’s future ment with this committee has given him the on the legislative team and co-led the man- through the lens of three key issues: cross- unique perspective and experience needed to agement team setting the strategic direction strait relations, energy, and economic develop- carry out his duties as PBA Executive Vice for the agency. ment. President. Most recently, Sue has served as the direc- During this time, as we commemorate the As Co-Chair of the Congressional Law En- tor of the Department of Human Resources 37th anniversary of the enactment of the Tai- forcement Caucus, I understand that law en- (DHR), a position the Board of Supervisors wan Relations Act, I encourage my colleagues forcement officials such as Detective Kovar appointed her to in 2008. She has continued to continue to join me in support of and in pro- are a critical part of keeping our local commu- to strive to improve Human Resources oper- motion of our bilateral relations with Taiwan. nities safe. I have the great honor of recog- ations and ensure that Fairfax County has the I also want to congratulate Taiwan on the nizing Marc’s strong leadership and tireless policies and programs in place to attract and January 16, 2016 election of the first female dedication to his fellow officers as well as the retain a superior workforce. The world-class President to be elected—Dr. Tsai Ing-wen.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15AP8.016 E15APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E488 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 15, 2016 Mr. Speaker, the inauguration of President hance public policy awareness. Additionally, in different language, and a reduced network of Dr. Tsai Ing-wen is the third peaceful transition 2005, the Kleczka Internship Program which supportive friends and family present real of power in Taiwan’s democratic history. Kathy Hein oversaw was started on challenges to anyone moving to a new com- The United States congratulates the people Marquette’s campus in Milwaukee. The Klecz- munity. The Organization of Korean-American and government of Taiwan on the election of ka Internship Program places students in city, Women has distinguished itself through its President Tsai Ing-wen and Taiwan’s enduring county and state legislative offices in Wis- service in helping people adapt to their new and strong commitment to nurturing democ- consin. Like the successful academic model of home and to fully share in the benefits and racy, human rights and the rule of law. the Les Aspin Center, the Kleczka internship opportunities that brought them to the United f combines hands-on internship experiences States. with classroom instruction to maximize stu- For 15 years, OKAW has been an active NATIONAL ACADEMY OF FUTURE dents’ learning opportunities. Since its incep- supporter of The House of Hope, which pro- PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SCI- tion 2,200 Les Aspin Center students have in- vides temporary emergency shelter and sup- ENTISTS—BIANCA ELLEGON terned at many offices including: nearly 100 port services to women and children who are congressional offices, the State Department, in immediate danger from domestic violence. HON. PETE OLSON the U.S. Secret Service, the White House, the No woman should have to live in fear simply OF TEXAS Department of Defense, the Wisconsin Office because she does not know where to turn for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Federal-state Relations, and offices for Wis- help. The House of Hope provides these Friday, April 15, 2016 consin-based corporations. The Les Aspin women with financial support, shelter, and Center, through international exchanges, pro- legal assistance. It also helps them become Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to motes mutual understanding between the self-sufficient and full participants in our Amer- congratulate Bianca Ellegon from Richmond, United States and other countries. In fact, at ican society. TX for being accepted into the National Acad- any given time, there are approximately 50 OKAW would not be able to provide these emy of Future Physicians and Medical Sci- Les Aspin Center alumni working as profes- crucial services without the contributions of in- entists to represent the state of Texas at the sional staff members in Congress and many dividuals, corporations, and foundations, how- Congress of Future Medical Leaders. have been elected to office themselves. ever its most priceless asset is the commit- Bianca attends Terry High School and is This is Ms. Hein’s second retirement. She ment of its staff and volunteers, who dedicate one of eight high school honor students se- was a distinguished public servant working for their time and energy to ensure the well-being lected from the Twenty-Second Congressional the federal government for 27 years. Kathy of others. I am honored to submit the names District of Texas. These students were se- worked in the Washington, DC office of the of three of these individuals into the CONGRES- lected as Texas delegates at the Congress of late Congressman Les Aspin. Prior to retire- SIONAL RECORD: Future Medical Leaders, a program for high ment from federal service, she served as Ms. Mija Perkins, President of the Organiza- school students to be recognized for their hard Chief of Staff to Congressman Kleczka, my tion of Korean-American Women. Ms. Perkins work in school and supported to continually immediate predecessor, where she worked for has been involved in OKAW for more than 35 strive toward their aspirations of working in the 20 years. years and has led the organization through its medical field. The National Academy was Kathy Hein grew up in DePere, Wisconsin growth and expansion of programs and serv- founded by Richard Rossi and Dr. Robert Dar- and graduated from the University of Wis- ices. ling; Mr. Rossi currently serves as president. consin-Oshkosh. She worked for both Gov- Mr. William Won-Kyun Hwang, President of The Congress is being held at the Tsongas ernor Pat Lucey and Governor Marty the Washington Chapter of the National Unifi- Center at the University of Massachusetts, Schreiber. She continues her public service by cation Advisory Council (NUAC) for the Re- Lowell from June 25th through the 27th. serving as a member of the City of Milwaukee public of Korea. Mr. Hwang is an integral part Bianca was selected by a group of educators Fire and Police Commission, a member of the of the Northern Virginia community and is a to be a delegate for the Congress because of Sixteenth Street Community Health Center long-time supporter of OKAW. her dedication to her academic success and Board of Directors and serves as the Co-chair Mr. Sam Patton, who has volunteered his goals of pursuing a medical science. We are of my 4th Congressional District, Academy time for more than 10 years and assisted in a proud of Bianca and all of her hard work, and Nomination Board of Advisors. Kathy is espe- variety of capacities including serving as know she will make Richmond proud. cially famous for her amazing desserts and webmaster. On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- she enjoys spending time with her loving hus- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join sional District of Texas, congratulations again band of thirty-four years, Gordon Werner. me in congratulating the Organization of Ko- to Bianca for being accepted into the National Kathy is a true ‘‘public servant’’ and has al- rean-American Women on its 52nd anniver- Academy of Future Physicians and Medical ways fought for policies aimed at advancing sary, and in thanking the staff, volunteers, and Scientists. Keep up the great work. equality of rights for all. Mr. Speaker, for these supporters for their contributions to our com- f reasons I rise to pay tribute to an amazing munity. Their commendable efforts and self- woman, Kathy Hein, on her illustrious career. less dedication to improving the lives of others HONORING KATHRYN A. HEIN ON She is an asset to the 4th Congressional Dis- are truly worthy of our highest praise. HER RETIREMENT AFTER 11 trict and has made a positive impact on all of YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE f Wisconsin. TO MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY TRIBUTE TO JENNIFER SMITH f HON. GWEN MOORE CONGRATULATING THE ORGANIZA- HON. DAVID YOUNG OF WISCONSIN TION OF KOREAN-AMERICAN OF IOWA WOMEN ON ITS 52ND ANNIVER- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SARY Friday, April 15, 2016 Friday, April 15, 2016 Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise recognize Kathy Hein. She retired from Mar- OF VIRGINIA today to recognize and congratulate Jennifer quette University on March 31, 2016 after IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Smith for being named a 2016 Forty Under 40 serving eleven years. Ms. Hein was the As- honoree by the award-winning central Iowa sistant Director of the Les Aspin Center—Mil- Friday, April 15, 2016 publication, Business Record. waukee, Les Aspin Center for Government. Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- Since 2000, Business Record has under- The position oversees the Milwaukee-based ognize the Organization of Korean-American taken an exhaustive annual review to identify state and local internship program created to Women (OKAW) and congratulate it on the a standout group of young leaders in the complement the Washington internship pro- occasion of its 52nd Anniversary. Greater Des Moines Area that are making an gram. While much has changed here in Northern impact in their communities and their careers. The Les Aspin Center for Government Virginia over the last 50 years, the mission of Each year, forty up-and-coming community which began in 1984 is a nationally recog- the Organization of Korean-American Women and business leaders under 40 years of age nized educational program that prepares has not, and it is more important than ever. are selected for this prestigious honor based young people to serve the public effectively The transition to a new country can be on a combined criteria of community involve- and ethically and provides opportunities to en- daunting as new customs and social mores, a ment and success in their chosen career field.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15AP8.018 E15APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 15, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E489 The 2016 class of Forty Under 40 honorees HONORING THE 2015 NORTHERN 2010 he was recognized by FCPS with the will join an impressive roster of 640 business VIRGINIA LEADERSHIP AWARD Nancy F. Sprague Outstanding First Year leaders and growing. RECIPIENTS Principal Award. Jennifer works as an Assurance Manager The recipient of the 2015 Regional Leader- for Des Moines based McGowen, Hurst, Clark HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY ship Award is Ms. Leila Gordon, in recognition & Smith P.C. She is passionate about pro- OF VIRGINIA of her work as Director of the Reston Commu- viding her clients with sound advice and works IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity Center. Reston Community Center works hard to build strong business relationships Friday, April 15, 2016 to bring the community together through en- with each of them. Jennifer is also tirelessly riching leisure time experiences that enhance dedicated to serving her community. She vol- Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- ognize the 2015 recipients of the Northern Vir- the value of the community and improve local unteers her time and talents to organizations organizational effectiveness. like the Bidwell Riverside Center, Hawthorn ginia Leadership Awards presented by Leader- Hill, and Lead Like a Lady. Her commitment to ship Fairfax. Mr. Speaker, the contributions of these indi- serving others before herself is a true testa- Leadership Fairfax is a nonprofit corporation viduals and organizations are one of the rea- ment to her character and her Iowa values. dedicated to finding, training, and growing sons why Fairfax is such a sought after com- leaders in Northern Virginia. The mission of munity in which to live and work, and this Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- Leadership Fairfax is to educate, prepare, in- year’s honorees highlight the legacy of Lead- resent leaders like Jennifer in the United spire, and connect leaders to serve and ership Fairfax in preparing our community’s fu- States Congress and it is with great pride that strengthen our community. Graduates from its ture leaders to address the challenges we I recognize and applaud her for utilizing her programs become part of a fast-growing net- talents to better both her community and the face. I ask my colleagues to join me in con- work of civic leaders. I’ve always said, ‘‘When great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues gratulating these honorees and thanking them you walk into a crowded room, it’s easy to in the United States House of Representatives for their service to Northern Virginia. spot the graduates of Leadership Fairfax— join me in congratulating Jennifer on receiving they just stand out!’’ this esteemed designation, thanking those at f Leadership Fairfax alumni and the general Business Record for their great work, and public submitted nominations for the 19th an- TRIBUTE TO EMILY TORIBIO wishing each member of the 2016 Forty Under nual Northern Virginia Leadership Award, and 40 class a long and successful career. a panel of community and business leaders made the final selections. It is my honor to HON. DAVID YOUNG f submit the following names of the 2015 North- OF IOWA HONORING WORLD HEMOPHILIA ern Virginia Leadership Awards recipients: DAY The recipient of the 2015 Trustee Leader- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship Award is Dr. Charles Thomas, Jr. in rec- Friday, April 15, 2016 ´ ognition of his work as Project Leader at LMI. HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA Thanks to Dr. Thomas’ leadership, LMI’s com- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF ARIZONA mitment to community outreach manifests today to recognize and congratulate Emily itself in many ways. Some of the programs the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Toribio for being named a 2016 Forty Under company supports include Children’s Hospital, 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa Friday, April 15, 2016 the Wounded Warriors Project, the Fallen He- publication, Business Record. roes Project and Wreaths Across America. Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The recipient of the 2015 Nonprofit Leader- Since 2000, Business Record has under- recognize April 17 as World Hemophilia Day, ship Award presented to an individual is Ms. taken an exhaustive annual review to identify a day where the international community Eileen Ellsworth, in recognition of her work a standout group of young leaders in the speaks as one to honor the hundreds of thou- with the Community Foundation of Northern Greater Des Moines Area that are making an sands of people across the globe suffering Virginia. The Community Foundation for North- impact in their communities and their careers. from hemophilia. Now, more than ever, we ern Virginia is a grant-making and endow- Each year, forty up-and-coming community must renew our commitment to hemophilia pa- ment-building organization, working with do- and business leaders under 40 years of age tients, ensure that they can receive the most nors across the region. Their research on key are selected for this prestigious honor based advanced care known to modern medicine, issues philanthropic investment inspires the on a combined criteria of community involve- and redouble our efforts to discovering new Northern Virginia community to become more ment and success in their chosen career field. treatments—and ultimately a cure—for this engaged in supporting the most pressing The 2016 class of Forty Under 40 honorees dangerous condition. issues facing our neighbors in need. will join an impressive roster of 640 business Hemophilia is a genetic disorder that pre- The recipient of the 2015 Nonprofit Leader- leaders and growing. vents blood from clotting properly, making ship Award presented to an organization is Emily serves as the Corporate Outreach even seemingly slight injuries a terrifying pros- The Child and Family Network Centers. The pect for a bleeding episode that can lead to and Communications Coordinator at the Iowa- Child and Family Network Centers’ mission is based Fareway Stores Inc. As the Corporate serious injury and even death. While the dis- to provide caring, high-quality, free education ease is rare in statistical terms, an estimated Outreach and Communications Coordinator, and related services to at-risk children and Emily highlights the benefits and tremendous 400 newborns are diagnosed with the disease their families in their own neighborhoods in impact of helping others through charitable do- every year, and approximately 20,000 hemo- order to prepare them for success in school nations each and every day. She brings her philiacs live in the United States at this very and life. dedication to helping others into her personal moment. And all too often, this vulnerable pa- The recipient of the 2015 Corporate Leader- life as well. Emily is a proud supporter and tient population is put into jeopardy by the fi- ship Award is Helios HR. Helios has provided volunteer for the Junior League of Des nancial hurdles obstructing access to the in- sustained support to many organizations with- Moines, Lead Like a Lady, and Variety—The tensive care needed for combatting such a in the Washington metro area. From winter pervasive disease. coat drives, to providing pro bono resume writ- Children’s Charity. Even with the protections put into place by ing and interviewing skills workshops and Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- the Affordable Care Act, too many American mentoring members of future generations, He- resent leaders like Emily in the United States families are faced with the daunting challenge lios is there for the community in innumerable Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- of tackling the financial burden of hemo- ways. ognize and applaud her for utilizing her talents philia—a burden that can grow to a quarter of The recipient of the 2015 Educational Lead- to better both her community and the great a million dollars per year—alone. This World ership Award is Mr. Jesse Kraft, in recognition state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the Hemophilia Day, I stand to speak out on be- of his work as Principal of Providence Elemen- United States House of Representatives join half of the patients battling this complicated tary School. Mr. Kraft began his educational me in congratulating Emily on receiving this disease and hope that by raising awareness in career in 1996 after graduating from the Uni- esteemed designation, thanking those at Busi- this body, we move closer to a day where the versity of Pittsburgh. He is a National Board ness Record for their great work, and wishing treatment of hemophilia is practical, sustain- Certified Teacher, and he earned his Master’s each member of the 2016 Forty Under 40 able, and accessible for all Americans. degree from George Mason University. In class a long and successful career.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15AP8.021 E15APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E490 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 15, 2016 PERSONAL EXPLANATION On February 21, 1996 the Hotline took its would have voted ‘‘no’’ on final passage as first call. the scope of this bill extends far beyond its HON. ADRIAN SMITH The Hotline’s approximately 130 dedicated simple-sounding title. OF NEBRASKA advocates receive almost 35,000 monthly con- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tacts and have managed this high contact vol- ume while ensuring quality services. RECOGNIZING MR. CHARLES Friday, April 15, 2016 Marketed to millions through public out- SKIPPER Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, on reach, the Hotline has assembled a com- roll call no. 146, I was unavoidably detained. prehensive database with thousands of refer- HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER Had I been present, I would have voted yea. ral resources, influenced policies and practices OF GEORGIA f in victim services. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Hotline helps survivors see options for Friday, April 15, 2016 NATIONAL ACADEMY OF FUTURE next steps and connects them to immediate PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SCI- sources of practical help. Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise ENTISTS—SUNGMIN CHO In 2007, the Hotline partnered with Liz Clai- today to recognize Mr. Charles Skipper for his borne Inc. to launch the ‘‘loveisrespect’’ which 30 years of dedication and hard work for HON. PETE OLSON is a program aimed to mobilize parents, edu- Glynn County Schools. OF TEXAS cators, peers, and victims to raise awareness One of his most passionate endeavors, Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES about healthy dating behaviors and unhealthy Skipper coached the Brunswick High School and abuse patterns in relationships. baseball team for 28 years, 5 of them as head Friday, April 15, 2016 In addition to the availability of 24/7 phone, coach. Brunswick High Baseball won 314 Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to chat, and SMS text helplines designed to meet games during the time he was on the coach- congratulate Sungmin Cho from Katy, TX for the specific needs of young adults, ing staff for a win percentage of 60 percent. In being accepted into the National Academy of ‘‘loveisrespect’’ works to grow the next gen- total, Coach Skipper coached Brunswick High Future Physicians and Medical Scientists to eration of anti-violence advocates. School in 12 playoff appearances, including represent the state of Texas at the Congress Nationwide nearly 3 in 10 women and 1 in sub-region championships in 2004 and 2007. of Future Medical Leaders. 10 men in the U.S. have experienced rape, He was named to be a coach on the Georgia Sungmin is one of eight high school honor physical violence and/or stalking by a partner Dugout Club All-State team in 2007 and 2011 students selected from the Twenty-Second and report a related impact on their func- and has received the Quarter Century Award Congressional District of Texas. These stu- tioning. for service to the game of baseball by the dents were selected as Texas delegates at the In 2014, in Texas alone 132 women were American Baseball Coaches Association. Congress of Future Medical Leaders, a pro- killed as a result of domestic violence, along In the course of 30 years, Coach Skipper’s gram for high school students to be recog- with 185,817 reports of family violence inci- dedication to the Glynn County School system nized for their hard work in school and sup- dents, while there were 185,373 hotline calls also included coaching football and teaching ported to continually strive toward their aspira- answered. Physical Education as well as health and fit- tions of working in the medical field. The Na- As the ranking member on the House Judi- ness courses. tional Academy was founded by Richard Rossi ciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, After many years of impacting young lives, and Dr. Robert Darling; Mr. Rossi currently Homeland Security, and Investigations, I know Coach Skipper is retiring. I rise today to thank serves as president. The Congress is being the importance of protecting victims of crime him for his work with the Glynn County school held at the Tsongas Center at the University and providing the vital support they need. system, thank him for the lives that he of Massachusetts, Lowell from June 25th Mr. Speaker, I stand here as Mother, Wife, shaped, and to congratulate him on his coach- through the 27th. Sungmin was selected by a and Member of Congress to acknowledge the ing successes. group of educators to be a delegate for the important work of those who staff the National f Congress because of his dedication to his Domestic Violence Hotline, they provide a academic success and goals of pursuing a comfort to those Americans who are in abu- NATIONAL ACADEMY OF FUTURE medical science. We are proud of Sungmin sive relationships. PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SCI- ENTISTS—HAYLEY WISNIESKI and all of his hard work, and know he will f make Katy proud. On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. PETE OLSON sional District of Texas, congratulations again OF TEXAS to Sungmin for being accepted into the Na- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Academy of Future Physicians and Med- OF VIRGINIA Friday, April 15, 2016 ical Scientists. Keep up the great work. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Friday, April 15, 2016 congratulate Hayley Wisnieski from Richmond, IN HONOR OF THE NATIONAL Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I am un- TX for being accepted into the National Acad- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE avoidably absent for today’s consideration of emy of Future Physicians and Medical Sci- the No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet entists to represent the state of Texas at the HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Access Act (H.R. 2666) as I am speaking at Congress of Future Medical Leaders. OF TEXAS the funeral for Ms. Fannie Fitzgerald, a Civil Hayley attends William B. Travis High IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rights pioneer who helped integrate the School and is one of eight high school honor Prince William County Public Schools in my students selected from the Twenty-Second Friday, April 15, 2016 district in the early 1960s. She was a coura- Congressional District of Texas. These stu- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to geous and inspiring woman, and I was proud dents were selected as Texas delegates at the honor the importance of the National Domestic to feature her first-hand recounting of that ex- Congress of Future Medical Leaders, a pro- Violence Hotline, and the critical work they do perience the Northern Virginia Civil Rights Ar- gram for high school students to be recog- to save lives and provide support for victims of chive project, which my office produced to nized for their hard work in school and sup- domestic violence. commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the ported to continually strive toward their aspira- For nearly 20 years, the National Domestic Civil Rights Act. tions of working in the medical field. The Na- Violence Hotline has been operating as a On the Yarmuth/Lujan/Pallone/Clarke tional Academy was founded by Richard Rossi 24/7 lifeline for victims and survivors of do- Amendment, I would have voted ‘‘yes,’’ in sup- and Dr. Robert Darling; Mr. Rossi currently mestic violence nationwide. port of preserving the FCC’s authority to re- serves as president. The Congress is being In 1994, the Violence Against Women Act quire broadcasters provide their public inspec- held at the Tsongas Center at the University authorized the creation of the National Domes- tion files in an online, searchable format for of Massachusetts, Lowell from June 25th tic Violence Hotline. public review. I also would have voted ‘‘yes’’ through the 27th. Hayley was selected by a On August 17, 1995 the Texas Council on on the McNerney Amendment to preserve the group of educators to be a delegate for the Family Violence received a $1 million federal Commission’s authority to act in the public in- Congress because of her dedication to her grant that established The Hotline. terest, convenience, and necessity. Finally, I academic success and goals of pursuing a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15AP8.024 E15APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 15, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E491 medical science. We are proud of Hayley and Greater Des Moines Area that are making an track legislation in Lansing. As a testament to all of her hard work, and know she will make impact in their communities and their careers. her impact, in 1990, Jane was named as the Richmond proud. Each year, forty up-and-coming community Executive Director of the MAJ, a position she On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- and business leaders under 40 years of age has served in for the past twenty seven years. sional District of Texas, congratulations again are selected for this prestigious honor based As the Executive Director of the MAJ, Jane to Hayley for being accepted into the National on a combined criteria of community involve- provided the leadership and vision necessary Academy of Future Physicians and Medical ment and success in their chosen career field. to grow the organization into one of the top Scientists. Keep up the great work. The 2016 class of Forty Under 40 honorees advocacy organizations in Lansing. Her steady f will join an impressive roster of 640 business leadership has led the organization to be an leaders and growing. effective voice for those who need a cham- IN RECOGNITION OF TOM BOWERS Cory serves as a Partner and Urban Plan- pion. Jane is responsible for implementing a ner at RDG Planning and Design in their Des wide variety of programs, building a large and HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH Moines location. He has committed himself to successful voluntary board and broadening re- OF VIRGINIA providing his clients with expert planning and lationships with legislators on both sides of the aisle through active participation from its mem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES urban development advice for cities all across bership. Jane’s leadership was acknowledged Friday, April 15, 2016 the Midwest. Cory’s passion for enacting change within communities is truly inspiring. in 1996 when she was elected President of Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, I submit these His commitment to his professional life is par- the Michigan Association of Bar Executives, remarks in recognition of Tom Bowers, Com- alleled by his commitment to his community. and in 2001, when she was elected as the President of the National Association of Trial monwealth Attorney for Salem, Virginia, who Cory is a supporter of the Iowa Bicycle Coali- Lawyer Executives. As a testament to the or- today in a formal awards ceremony at Federal tion and the Des Moines Bicycle Collective, ganization that she worked so hard to build, in Bureau of Investigation Headquarters is re- working to create an environment where bicy- 2011, Jane was honored with the MAJ’s ceiving the Richmond FBI’s 2015 Director’s cle and pedestrian transportation is always Champion of Justice award, the highest award Community Leadership Award for his efforts to part of the discussion in urban development. organize a Heroin Prevention Initiative in the that the organization confers. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- Jane’s work has helped to ensure that all Roanoke, Virginia area. resent leaders like Cory in the United States people—individuals, families, patients and According to the Washington Post, in the Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- consumers—can seek justice in our third first three quarters of last year, 244 people in ognize and applaud him for utilizing his talents branch of government, the courts. She has Virginia died of heroin overdoses. This is an to better both his community and the great been a voice for those that are injured and increase from 239 deaths the year prior. More state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the have nowhere else to turn. She has helped to locally, in a study by the Roanoke Area Youth United States House of Representatives join ensure that we fight for and preserve a bal- Substance Abuse Coalition of middle and high me in congratulating Cory on receiving this es- anced civil justice system and to advocate for school students, one in 14 students admitted teemed designation, thanking those at Busi- tough laws to hold industries and corporations to using heroin. ness Record for their great work, and wishing accountable when they withhold information Regrettably, the growing epidemic of heroin each member of the 2016 Forty Under 40 that can harm or kill. Our environment is use is a plague on communities throughout class a long and successful career. cleaner, our medicine is better and our cars the United States. Addressing this nationwide f are safer because of her leadership of fighting problem will require expanded coordination for every person in America to have a path to and involvement by local, state, and federal IN RECOGNITION OF JANE BAILEY justice. Jane has also been a voice for con- governments as well as law enforcement sistent public education and research to pro- agencies and health care professionals. HON. DEBBIE DINGELL mote informed public dialogue on, and under- I applaud Commonwealth Attorney Bowers OF MICHIGAN standing of and appreciation for, the civil jus- and those working with him on the Heroin Pre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tice system. vention Initiative for their efforts to combat the Friday, April 15, 2016 In addition to her professional work, Jane heroin epidemic by bringing awareness to the has been a staunch supporter and advocate pervasiveness of prescription drug and heroin Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to for civil rights, equality, and justice in all of her use among youth in the Roanoke area and recognize Jane Bailey for her twenty nine efforts. She has supported a wide variety of helping to alleviate damage to our community. years of service and advocacy with the Michi- LGBT, environmental, and women’s rights or- Others involved in this initiative include the gan Association of Justice (MAJ) and her life- ganizations. Jane has gone above and beyond Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coali- time of commitment to civil rights, equality and in the community helping to establish the Mark tion, the Prevention Council of Roanoke Coun- fairness. Weiss Memorial Scholarship at Wayne State ty, the Virginia State Police, the City of Roa- A native of Adrian, Michigan, Jane attended University, which is given to an aspiring law noke Police Department, the Vinton Police De- Eastern Michigan University, where she ma- student each year who is committed to prac- partment, and the Roanoke County Police De- jored in Mathematics and General Business. ticing law in the public interest. She also partment. After her undergraduate studies, Jane went to worked to start the Heads-Up for Safety event Congratulations to Commonwealth Attorney law school at the John Marshall Law School in which has been dedicated to giving out bike Bowers on being presented the Richmond Chicago, where she graduated in 1977 and helmets to children in Lansing, keeping more FBI’s 2015 Director’s Community Leadership subsequently passed the bar. Later on in her of our children safe. Jane’s contributions both Award. I commend him and others on the front academic career, Jane pursued Doctoral stud- professionally and personally have been com- line of the ongoing fight against heroin and ies in Marketing at Michigan State University mendable, and while I know she is looking to prescription drug abuse in our community. and continued on her path of learning. enjoy her retirement, it is my sincere hope that f After spending two years as a practicing at- she will continue to share of her time and tal- torney in Chicago, Jane began a career as an ents into the future. TRIBUTE TO CORY SCOTT educator. She worked as a teacher and in- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me structor for nearly a decade, first at Augustana today to honor Jane Bailey for her service to HON. DAVID YOUNG College in Illinois, and later at the Florida Insti- our community. I thank her for her leadership and wish her many years of happiness in her OF IOWA tute of Technology, Michigan State University, retirement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the General Motors Institute. In addition to her teaching career, Jane spent time in the f Friday, April 15, 2016 private sector in marketing, and in 1987 began IN HONOR OF JOSHUA MOLINE Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise her distinguished career at the MAJ in Lan- today to recognize and congratulate Cory sing. She immediately had a powerful impact Scott for being named a 2016 Forty Under 40 developing coalitions throughout the state of HON. DONALD NORCROSS OF NEW JERSEY honoree by the award-winning central Iowa Michigan and building the membership of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES publication, Business Record. MAJ. In 1988, Jane was asked to serve as the Since 2000, Business Record has under- Legislative Counsel, where she began to de- Friday, April 15, 2016 taken an exhaustive annual review to identify velop deeper and more meaningful relation- Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today a standout group of young leaders in the ships with legislators and worked to closely to honor United States Marine Corps veteran

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Joshua was born and raised in Woodbury ing this esteemed designation, thanking those Create a new grant program to help Heights, and attended Gateway High School, at Business Record for their great work, and strengthen the negotiation skills of girls and where he was a 4-year varsity athlete, broke wishing each member of the 2016 Forty Under women. the state and school pole vault record, and 40 class a long and successful career. This Equal Pay Day, we celebrate the Pay- was later inducted into the Gateway High f check Fairness Act. School Hall of Fame in 2012. After graduating Mr. Speaker, Equal Pay Day restores the in June 2000, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. NATIONAL EQUAL PAY DAY American promise, an idea that with hard During his time in the Marines, he served work, anyone can reach their dreams and aboard the USS Iwo Jima, was deployed to HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE know no limits but the scope of their aspira- combat operations in Mosul, delivered humani- OF TEXAS tions. tarian aid in Liberia, and participated in anti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I believe in equal pay for equal work, and terrorism operations in Djibouti. Friday, April 15, 2016 we need to rededicate ourselves to building a After returning to civilian life in 2004, Joshua future in which women are paid based on their Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to became a member of VFW Post 5579 and has merits. recognize the importance of Equal Pay Day. earned the All State Post Commander Award, As a co-chair of the Congressional Caucus f All State Quartermaster Award, and is a mem- for Women’s Issues Task Force on Women of ber of the Semper Fidelis Marine Corps MARLEE ZEIN SERVES UP Color, I have always believed that equal pay League. Moreover, he continues his selfless TOWARD SUCCESS should be a universal right for all citizens re- community service by helping veterans and gardless of gender. their families throughout Gloucester County. Equal Pay Day is a time to reflect and HON. PETE OLSON Mr. Speaker, Joshua Moline is a great renew our shared dedication and responsibility OF TEXAS American who exemplifies true love for our to eliminate pay inequalities in the workforce. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. His commitment to protecting and Equal Pay Day is the date in the current Friday, April 15, 2016 serving our community both as a member of year that represents the extra days a typical the Marine Corps and as a veteran is an inspi- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to woman working full-time would have to work congratulate Marlee Zein of Sugar Land, ration. I join with my community and all of just to make the same as a typical man did in New Jersey in honoring the achievements and Texas for being selected to the United States the previous year. Tennis Association (USTA) Junior Leadership selfless service of this truly exceptional young Women in America still earn an average of Team. man. 78 cents to a man’s dollar, even after having Marlee is currently a sophomore at Dulles f attained the same level of experience and High School and is 1 of only 30 tennis players education. TRIBUTE TO CATHERINE SWOBODA from across the United States to be selected For women of color: 60 cents on the dollar for the typical Black to the USTA Junior Leadership Team. The HON. DAVID YOUNG woman. USTA acknowledges tennis players who ex- OF IOWA 55 cents on the dollar for the typical His- emplify admirable qualities such as leadership IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES panic woman. and good sportsmanship, both while playing tennis and in day to day activities. Members Friday, April 15, 2016 The gender pay gap in the United States is among the largest of many industrialized na- selected to the USTA contribute to their com- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise tions. munity as a whole, and do so with outstanding today to recognize and congratulate Catherine On average there’s a yearly pay gap of character. Marlee is not only part of the USTA Swoboda for being named a 2016 Forty Under $11,084. team, but also ranked the number four player 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa At this rate, the wage gap will not close in the state of Texas and number nine in the publication, Business Record. completely for another 40 years; costing country for the end of the 2015 year; what an Since 2000, Business Record has under- women anywhere from $400,000 to $2 million accomplished young woman. In addition to an taken an exhaustive annual review to identify over a lifetime in lost wages. impressive list of awards, she also volunteers a standout group of young leaders in the Women make up nearly half of our work- at a community Sudanese group. Greater Des Moines Area that are making an force, therefore this disparity impacts us all. On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- impact in their communities and their careers. The wage gap not only disadvantages sional District of Texas, congratulations again Each year, forty up-and-coming community women who worked just as hard to earn less, to Marlee Zein for being selected as a USTA and business leaders under 40 years of age it also hurts those families supported by wom- Junior Leadership Team member. We can’t are selected for this prestigious honor based en’s incomes. wait to see what she does next. on a combined criteria of community involve- Pay discrimination puts greater strain on f ment and success in their chosen career field. families to cover costs like child care or health TRIBUTE TO BETHANY WILCOXON The 2016 class of Forty Under 40 honorees care, and it holds our economy back from will join an impressive roster of 640 business achieving its full potential. leaders and growing. The Paycheck Fairness Act is a common- HON. DAVID YOUNG Catherine serves as the Director of Planning sense measure that will bolster the ability of OF IOWA at the Des Moines based World Food Prize women to fight pay discrimination. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Organization. Through her work, Catherine is This women’s Equity measure will: Friday, April 15, 2016 able to motivate the next generation of young Require that employers seeking to justify people to fight hunger and give back to the unequal pay bear the burden of proving that Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise people who need it most. She is tirelessly its actions are job-related and consistent with today to recognize and congratulate Bethany dedicated to educating others about the sheer a business necessity. Wilcoxon for being named a 2016 Forty Under number of people who go hungry each and Prohibit employers from retaliating against 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa every day. Not only does Catherine help oth- employees who share salary information with publication, Business Record. ers in her professional life, but she is also their co-workers. Since 2000, Business Record has under- committed to using her time outside of work to Put gender-based discrimination sanctions taken an exhaustive annual review to identify help refugees fight through the issues they en- on equal footing with other forms of wage dis- a standout group of young leaders in the counter when beginning a new life and crimination—such as race, disability or age— Greater Des Moines Area that are making an acclimating to a new culture. by allowing women to sue for compensatory impact in their communities and their careers. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- and punitive damages. Each year, forty up-and-coming community resent leaders like Catherine in the United Require the Department of Labor to en- and business leaders under 40 years of age States Congress and it is with great pride that hance outreach and training efforts to work are selected for this prestigious honor based I recognize and applaud her for utilizing her with employers in order to eliminate pay dis- on a combined criteria of community involve- talents to better both her community and the parities. ment and success in their chosen career field.

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We look forward to our Warriors bringing Friday, April 15, 2016 It is because of Iowans like her that Des home the Larry O’Brien Trophy once again Moines continues to be one of the greatest this summer. Go Warriors, and Go Dub Na- Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- places to live in the entire country. Her pas- tion. ognize two outstanding Marines who were re- sion for growing the community also applies to cently selected as the Marine and Non- her civic life. Most recently, Bethany has been f commissioned Officer of the Quarter at Marine involved with the Jester Park Nature Center Corps Logistics Base Barstow. Campaign Leadership Team, the Tomorrow HONORING DANIEL ALAN ZIEGLER, Lance Corporal Cristina Zamora was named Plan, Urban Ambassadors, and the Leukemia JR. the Marine of the Quarter. Lance Corporal and Lymphoma Society’s Central Iowa Man & Zamora, a native of Los Angeles, enlisted in Woman of the Year campaign. the Marine Corps in 2014 and currently serves Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- HON. BILL FLORES as a postal clerk. This past summer, she par- resent leaders like Bethany in the United OF TEXAS ticipated in and won the High Intensity Tactical States Congress and it is with great pride that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Training Competition at Marine Corps Logis- I recognize and applaud her for utilizing her tics Base Barstow. Lance Corporal Zamora talents to better both her community and the Friday, April 15, 2016 then went on to participate against winners great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, today, I honor a from other Marine Corps installations and fin- in the United States House of Representatives young family in mourning. ished in the top 10 overall. She certainly join me in congratulating Bethany on receiving Rae-Lynn Ziegler and Dan Ziegler are Cap- earned the title of Marine of the Quarter. this esteemed designation, thanking those at There are many of you here today who itol Hill veterans that have worked for Mem- Business Record for their great work, and haven’t served in the Armed Forces, but it’s bers of the U.S. House of Representatives. In wishing each member of the 2016 Forty Under important to know that noncommissioned offi- fact, Rae-Lynn was an integral member of my 40 class a long and successful career. cers are the backbone of our military. I’m team in Washington D.C.; she aided in setting proud to announce that Corporal Natori Miller f up our office and served the constituents of was named the Noncommissioned Officer of CONGRATULATING THE GOLDEN the 17th Congressional District of Texas for the Quarter at Marine Corps Logistics Base STATE WARRIORS ON BREAKING nearly three years. Barstow. Corporal Miller enlisted in the Marine NBA REGULAR-SEASON WINS On March 23, 2016, Rae-Lynn and Dan wel- Corps in 2011 and has taken full advantage of RECORD comed their first-born son, Daniel Alan Ziegler, the educational and leadership opportunities at Jr. into the world. Prior to his birth, Daniel Jr. her disposal. She has participated and ex- HON. ERIC SWALWELL was diagnosed with a life threatening condi- celled in the Military Academic Skills Program, OF CALIFORNIA tion—Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia—and and she serves as president of the Single Ma- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his family knew his life would be challenging rines Program at Marine Corps Logistics Base Friday, April 15, 2016 and require much specialized medical care Barstow. Corporal Miller is truly a leader of and attention. Despite these challenges, he Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, Marines in every sense of the word. was born into an immediate and extended together with Congresswoman BARBARA LEE, Again, congratulations to Lance Corporal family full of hope, support, prayers and love. Democratic Leader NANCY PELOSI, Congress- Zamora and Corporal Miller for their dedication Unfortunately, his time on this earth was lim- woman ANNA ESHOO, Congressman SAM to the United States Marine Corps and the ited as he passed away on March 29, 2016. FARR, Congressman MICHAEL HONDA, Con- United States of America. Semper Fi, Devil gresswoman ZOE LOFGREN, Congressman During his short time with us, Daniel Jr., Dogs. JERRY MCNERNEY, Congressman MARK touched many lives and was loved deeply by f DESAULNIER, Congresswoman JACKIE SPEIER, family and friends. His life was a brief gift to COMPUTER SCIENCE BY PAOLA and Congressman MIKE THOMPSON, I rise us and there is no doubt that Daniel Jr. had OBISPO today to congratulate the Golden State War- some of the strongest, most loving parents riors on breaking the National Basketball As- and supporters. sociation (NBA) regular-season wins record on Throughout this entire process, Rae-Lynn HON. PETE OLSON Wednesday. and Dan exhibited tremendous strength and OF TEXAS With the whole world watching, the Warriors’ were steadfast in their faith in God. Their un- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 73rd victory broke the Chicago Bulls’ record wavering commitment to Christ, along with the Friday, April 15, 2016 that stood for twenty years. This achievement support of their loving families and friends, will is a prime example showing the Warriors’ re- help them get through this difficult time. Rae- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to silience, ‘‘Strength in Numbers,’’ and status as Lynn, Dan, and Daniel Jr. will continue to be interact with some of the brightest students in among the best teams ever. in our prayers. the 22nd Congressional District who serve on my Congressional Youth Advisory Council. I This incredible journey began with the best Psalm 34:18 reminds us that ‘‘The LORD is have gained much by listening to the high start to a season, with 24 wins in a row, and close to the brokenhearted and saves those school students who are the future of this ended with 39 wins and just 2 losses at home who are crushed in spirit.’’ In a nutshell, God great nation. They provide important insight at Oracle Arena. has taken Daniel Jr. into his loving arms and from across the political spectrum that sheds We are so proud to represent the Golden is healing the broken hearts of his family. State Warriors in Congress as well as the best a light on the concerns of our younger con- Mr. Speaker, today, we honor and remem- stituents. Giving voice to their priorities will fans in the NBA, #DubNation. ber the life of Daniel Alan Ziegler, Jr. While his Throughout this season, the Warriors have hopefully instill a better sense of the impor- life was short, he will live on in the memories been a thrill to watch. They have truly re- tance of being an active participant in the po- of many and has left an indelible mark on the invented the game of basketball. litical process. Many of the students have writ- But, it is not just their skills that shine. Both lives of his loving parents. ten short essays on a variety of topics and I on and off the court, they have shown the May God bless Daniel Alan Ziegler, Jr. and am pleased to share them with my House col- power of hard work and unity. his family. leagues. Time after time, the Warriors have proven As I close, I ask all Americans continue to Paola Obispo attends Manvel High School their love for our community and served as pray for our country, for our military men and in Manvel, Texas. The essay topic is: com- powerful role models. We are so honored to women who protect us from external threats, puter science. have these incredible athletes and men in our and for our first responders who protect us The future of our country rests on the ac- community. here at home. tions we take now to secure a spot at the

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Each year, forty up-and-coming community eign and domestic, as well as vital to safe- Friday, April 15, 2016 guarding our economic prosperity. and business leaders under 40 years of age The power of computer science is so great are selected for this prestigious honor based Mr. BEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ac- that it enables anyone with a computer ac- on a combined criteria of community involve- knowledge a bedrock community institution in cess to power. Knowledge in computer my district, the Falls Church News-Press. science is what allowed North Korea, a coun- ment and success in their chosen career field. The 2016 class of Forty Under 40 honorees The Falls Church News-Press just cele- try with relatively low resources, to orches- brated the 25th anniversary of the publication trate a successful cyber attack against a will join an impressive roster of 640 business U.S. corporation. Furthermore, at home, or- leaders and growing. of its first issue. Led by founder and publisher Nick Benton, the paper has established itself dinary citizens and businesses are experi- Angela serves as a Communications Man- encing the sting of sub par computer science as a fixture in the region over the course of education, as they are falling victim to cyber ager at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield. the last quarter century, covering the things breaches. She works hard on a daily basis to provide her that mattered most to the members of this On the other hand, our country can benefit clients with the expertise and advice that they community. Founder and publisher Nick Ben- tremendously economically by supporting need to be successful. Angela also brings that ton’s hard work has kept the paper running computer science education. The fact that work ethic to her civic life. She is involved in through good times and bad for the print jour- knowledge of computers can lead to reward- a number of community organizations includ- ing careers is evident on a large scale to the nalism industry, and is a testament to the success of people like Bill Gates, Larry Page, ing: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa, value of fostering civil discussion on the local Sergey Brin, and Mark Zuckerberg. Further- Solidarity Microfinance, and a local committee level. more, it is expected that around ‘‘[h]alf a that helped raise $60,000 for a Des Moines It all started in 1991 when Mr. Benton pre- million new jobs over the next decade will family who were victims of a violent crime. sented a plan for a local paper to the Falls require computer-science know-how.’’ Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- Church Chamber of Commerce; initially, 130 Plans to encourage computer science have businesses pledged their support to the peri- been started by the Obama administration. resent leaders like Angela in the United States Whether, the move to increase the budget Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- odical, which has maintained its strong ties to will be effective or not is yet to be decided. ognize and applaud her for utilizing her talents the community with a free circulation of 10,000 However, the awareness President Obama to better both her community and the great copies. brought to computer science during his last state of Iowa. Task that my colleagues in the In today’s journalistic world where major state of the union address is still note- United States House of Representatives join media outlets have ever increasing gaps in worthy, although probably not enough. local news coverage the Falls Church News- The neglect we have given computer me in congratulating Angela on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Busi- Press, with Mr. Benton at the helm, has filled science courses cannot continue, if we hope those gaps many times over. to maintain our place as a superpower. As ness Record for their great work, and wishing The Falls Church News-Press has been evidence of this neglect only ‘‘4,310 out of the each member of the 2016 Forty Under 40 awarded the City of Falls Church Business of roughly 37,000 high schools in the nation in class a long and successful career. 2015’’ offer Advanced Placement computer the Year, and the city’s Business Contribution science. Fortunately for me, my school is to the Community award. As an active partner f one of those schools that offer AP computer in community affairs, sponsoring an annual science and I have been able to benefit from food drive, an annual scholarship for high a computer science education. My only re- HONORING 10TH DISTRICT APP CHALLENGE WINNERS school seniors, a citywide holiday party, and gret is to not have been versed in computer other events and activities, the Falls Church science education earlier in my K–12 edu- cation. News-Press manages do more than just in- HON. ROBERT J. DOLD form the people of my district: it helps support f them. OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL OF ILLINOIS I commend the Falls Church News-Press DEBT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and its staff on the occasion or the news- paper’s 25th anniversary. They deserve the HON. MIKE COFFMAN Friday, April 15, 2016 greatest degree of credit for helping create our own Falls Church sense of community. OF COLORADO Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor Sam Abdallah and Lucas Sacherer of Friday, April 15, 2016 Lake Forest, Illinois. Sam and Lucas, rep- TRIBUTE TO MACDILL AIR FORCE Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January resenting Lake Forest High School, are the BASE 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- 10th District’s selection for this year’s Con- fice, the national debt was gressional App Challenge. The Congressional HON. DAVID W. JOLLY $10,626,877,048,913.08. App Challenge seeks to foster an interest in OF FLORIDA Today, it is $19,221,297,840,432.89. We’ve the fields of science, technology, engineering IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and mathematics by challenging high school added $8,594,420,791,519.81 to our debt in 6 Friday, April 15, 2016 years. This is over $8 trillion in debt our na- students to develop and code applications that tion, our economy, and our children could can provide us with real solutions. Mr. JOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to MacDill Air Force Base on its up- have avoided with a balanced budget amend- Their project, an application they call coming 75th anniversary. Located in Tampa, ment. Greenlight, seeks to use technology to ad- Florida, MacDill has played a crucial role over f dress problems faced in classrooms across the past 75 years in extending the global America. Its primary purpose is to track the TRIBUTE TO ANGELA TEN CLAY reach of U.S. air power through air refueling progress and understanding of students over and airlift operations, and is currently home to the course of a class period, while also pro- the 6th Air Mobility Wing and 39 Mission HON. DAVID YOUNG viding a judgment free and anonymous forum Teammates, including U.S. Central Command OF IOWA for students to ask questions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and U.S. Special Operations Command. Sam and Lucas represent some of the best Officially activated on April 16, 1941, Friday, April 15, 2016 their generation has to offer us. Both were MacDill trained World War II airmen to fly and Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise named Illinois State Scholars and their aca- operate bombers, including the B–17 Flying today to recognize and congratulate Angela demic record is nothing if not impressive. I am Fortress and the B–26 Marauder. Throughout Ten Clay for being named a 2016 Forty Under proud to recognize them for their hard work the Second World War, MacDill saw thou- 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa and success as winners of the Congressional sands of servicemen train to lead the force in publication, Business Record. App Challenge. the dangerous skies over Europe. From start

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:26 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15AP8.040 E15APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 15, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E495 to finish, MacDill played a critical role in our June Crenshaw serves as the chair of the schools, and later, at the university level. Be- country’s great military achievement. Board of Rainbow Response Coalition. June is yond being an educator, Mr. McCarthy also After World War II, the bombers gave way one of the original founders and continues to served his country admirably during World to fighters, when MacDill became a Tactical lead this all volunteer coalition. She is a board War II while working in the War Department’s Air Command. The turmoil in the 1960’s again member and emeritus Chair of Whitman Walk- Intelligence division as a codebreaker. highlighted the strategic importance of er Health. In addition, June is a Board of Gov- In 1949 Mr. McCarthy was elected to the MacDill’s location. Throughout the Vietnam ernor of the Human Rights Campaign. June House of Representatives as a member of War and up until the first Gulf War in 1991, was the first African-American woman to co- Minnesota’s Democratic Farm-Labor party. MacDill was home to the F–4 Phantoms and chair HRC’s National Dinner. She was a long- During his ten years in the House he was well later F–16 Fighting Falcons. Between 1979 standing member of the Advisory Board of the known amongst his colleagues for his agree- and 1993, about half of all F–16 fighter pilots Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs. She also pre- able personality and, because of his wit, re- trained at MacDill Air Force Base. viously served on the Community Advisory ceived the nickname ‘‘the Needle’’. He devel- In addition to its key role in preserving our Board of Lesbian Services Programs and oped a liberal voting record which he carried country’s national security, the Base also Black Lesbian Support Group. She volun- with him when he was elected to the Senate serves as an important economic driver in the teered for over five years with Heartly House. in 1958. While there, Senator McCarthy region and the state of Florida. With over Professionally, she is PMP certified and has earned a national following for his outspoken 13,000 military and civilian personnel on worked over 19 years as a project manager. criticism of the Vietnam War and of President MacDill and approximately 170,000 military re- Mo´nica Palacio has served as Director of Johnson’s policies in Southeast Asia. tirees calling the Tampa area home, MacDill the D.C. Office of Human Rights since March In 1967 he announced his candidacy for the has been found to inject $14 billion a year into 2014. In that capacity, she directed a six- 1968 Democratic presidential nomination. As a the regional economy. MacDill is vital to the month study in 2015 that revealed anti- candidate, he possessed the ability to ener- Tampa Bay region’s economic well-being. transgender job bias at 48 percent of District gize and inspire legions of young voters, many MacDill’s strategic location in Tampa has employers. Mo´nica brings 20 years of experi- of whom had become disillusioned with our encouraged its growth and expansion, and ence in civil rights, strengthening communities democracy, and felt that their voices were no serves as a testament to our nation’s military in crisis and coalition building for social justice. longer being heard. His impact on them was might and Tampa’s dedication to supporting She previously directed the District’s Lan- exemplified by the ‘‘Clean for Gene’’ move- the brave men and women of the Armed Serv- guage Access Program, and served as a com- ment that became popular among his sup- ices. I am honored to support MacDill Air missioner on the D.C. Commission on Human porters before the New Hampshire primary, Force Base’s mission in Congress and am Rights. She holds a J.D. from the Georgetown where male supporters would shave their long proud of the critical role our hometown plays University Law Center and a B.A. from Ford- hair, beards, and mustaches while cam- in protecting our nation and her people. ham University. Mo´nica has lived in the Dis- paigning for him. His supporters put their f trict for 25 years and was born in Bogota´, Co- hopes and inspirations in him, and he did the HONORING THE GAY AND LESBIAN lombia. same of them. Of his campaign he said ‘‘I am ACTIVISTS ALLIANCE OF WASH- Sterling A. Washington served as director of hopeful that this challenge may alleviate this INGTON, D.C. the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs for two sense of political helplessness and restore to years ending in January 2015. Prior to that he many people a belief in the processes of HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON was Resource and Grant Development Man- American politics and of American govern- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ager for the Center for Black Equity; worked ment.’’ He ran for president not for the sake of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on grants, newsletters, and community rela- his ego, but because of the unshakeable belief tions at Us Helping Us, People into Living, he had in the power and resilience of our de- Friday, April 15, 2016 Inc.; and led the Bisexual, Lesbian and Gay mocracy. His time in public service changed Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Organization of Students at Howard. He has a public discourse and policy for the better and ask the House of Representatives to join me bachelor’s degree in political science from The left a legacy of peacemaking in Minnesota and in celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Gay George Washington University and a bach- throughout our country that lasts to this day. and Lesbian Activists Alliance (GLAA) of elor’s degree in music history from Howard Residents of Minnesota’s 4th Congressional Washington, DC, a valued organization that University. He is a tenor soloist and section District share special pride as the first voters has long been a local leader in the struggle for leader at National City Christian Church. to send Mr. McCarthy to Washington. He was equal rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and I ask the House to join me in honoring the a true American patriot who stood up for his transgender (LGBT) community. recipients of GLAA’s 2016 Distinguished Serv- beliefs as well as the interests of the constitu- Since its founding in April 1971, GLAA has ice Award and in celebrating GLAA’s 45 years ents he represented. It is an honor and privi- been a respected and tireless advocate for full of contributions to the LGBT community in the lege to represent the Congressional District and equal rights for the District of Columbia, District of Columbia. that he served. and has been at the forefront of efforts to f Mr. Speaker, once again, I rise to honor strengthen enforcement of the landmark D.C. Senator Eugene McCarthy and the legacy that Human Rights Act of 1977. One of GLAA’s REMEMBERING SENATOR EUGENE he left on the political landscape both in his most significant achievements, on which it MCCARTHY IN HONOR OF HIS beloved home state of Minnesota, and across worked with coalition partners, D.C. elected of- 100TH BIRTHDAY the country. ficials, and District residents, was enactment f of the District of Columbia Religious Freedom HON. BETTY McCOLLUM and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act, OF MINNESOTA TRIBUTE TO NATHAN D. RITZ which permits same-sex couples to marry in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the District of Columbia. Friday, April 15, 2016 HON. DAVID YOUNG GLAA has stoutly defended the District’s OF IOWA comprehensive human rights law; has been an Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES outspoken advocate for LGBT youth and sen- tribute to Senator Eugene Joseph McCarthy, iors; has stood up for the rights of LGBT con- in celebration of his 100th birthday this month. Friday, April 15, 2016 sumers; has upheld the rights of transgender A native of Watkins, Minnesota, Mr. McCarthy Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise people, including equal treatment by police went on to proudly serve Minnesota in the today to recognize and congratulate Nathan D. and access to culturally competent healthcare; U.S. House, representing Saint Paul and sur- Ritz for being named a 2016 Forty Under 40 has educated and rated local candidates on rounding communities, the 4th Congressional honoree by the award-winning central Iowa LGBT issues; and has built and nurtured coali- District for 10 years and U.S. Senate for 12 publication, Business Record. tions with other constituencies to advance years. Since 2000, Business Record has under- these causes and defend the District’s auton- Senator McCarthy graduated from St. taken an exhaustive annual review to identify omy. John’s University on the shores of Lake a standout group of young leaders in the At GLAA’s 45th anniversary reception on Sagatagan in Collegeville, Minnesota in 1935. Greater Des Moines Area that are making an April 21, 2016, the recipients of its 2016 Dis- Before he ever ran for political office and em- impact in their communities and their careers. tinguished Service Awards will be recognized, barked on his storied career as a legislator, he Each year, forty up-and-coming community including: was a passionate educator who taught in high and business leaders under 40 years of age

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15AP8.045 E15APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E496 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 15, 2016 are selected for this prestigious honor based This legislation seeks to rectify that omis- president of UTB/TSC; Congresswoman on a combined criteria of community involve- sion and is supported by six of the former Di- GRACE NAPOLITANO of California; and Jaime ment and success in their chosen career field. rectors of ATF who served between 1982 and Zapata, an Immigration and Customs Enforce- The 2016 class of Forty Under 40 honorees 2015. This legislation is also supported by ment (ICE) agent killed in the line of duty will join an impressive roster of 640 business former President George H.W. Bush, the sur- while traveling from Mexico to the United leaders and growing. viving family of Special Agent Ariel Rios and States. As the Director of Regional Workforce De- the ATF Association which is comprised of In 2015, the White House Initiative on Edu- velopment and Education at the Greater Des current and former ATF colleagues who work cational Excellence for Hispanics selected Moines Partnership, Nathan has a knack for in support of the ATF mission. Texas Southmost College as a Bright Spot, proving why Des Moines is a great place to Naming the ATF headquarters after Ariel highlighting its efforts to close the achieve- work, live, and entertain. His dedication to Rios is an important symbolic reminder of ment gap and expand access to quality higher youth mentoring in his professional life is cer- risks faced by ATF’s front line agents and their education opportunities for first-generation His- tainly part of the reason he was selected for ongoing service to our country. As a former panic college students. this award. Nathan is also tirelessly dedicated law enforcement officer, I believe this impor- Texas Southmost College has made a last- to his community and it shows through his tant recognition of Ariel Rios will serve as a ing, positive impact in our community, and work on the Iowa Asian Alliance. He has tribute to every frontline law enforcement offi- they will continue to play a critical role in served on their board of directors for the last cer past, present, and future. I urge all my col- shaping our region’s future. I rise today to four years and continues to strive day in and leagues to join me in supporting this bill. congratulate them on 90 successful years. day out to provide awareness of and edu- f f cation about the struggles faced by the com- munity. CELEBRATING THE 90TH ANNIVER- WORLD HEMOPHILIA DAY Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- SARY OF TEXAS SOUTHMOST resent leaders like Nathan in the United States COLLEGE HON. TONY CA´ RDENAS Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- OF CALIFORNIA ognize and applaud him for utilizing his talents HON. FILEMON VELA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to better both his community and the great OF TEXAS state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the Friday, April 15, 2016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States House of Representatives join Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Friday, April 15, 2016 me in congratulating Nathan on receiving this to recognize April 17 as World Hemophilia esteemed designation, thanking those at Busi- Mr. VELA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Day and to bring awareness to Hemophilia, a ness Record for their great work, and wishing honor Texas Southmost College (TSC) as the genetic bleeding disorder that affects about each member of the 2016 Forty Under 40 institution marks 90 years of educating stu- 20,000 Americans. All races and ethnic groups class a long and successful career. dents and providing opportunity in the Rio are affected by this genetic disorder. In the f Grande Valley. United States, most people with hemophilia INTRODUCTION OF THE ARIEL Located in Brownsville, Texas, Texas are diagnosed at a very young age. Based on RIOS FEDERAL BUILDING Southmost College was founded in 1926. It CDC data, the median age at diagnosis is 36 was initially known as The Junior College of months for people with mild hemophilia, 8 HON. ANDRE´ CARSON the Lower Rio Grande Valley, and in 1931 the months for those with moderate hemophilia, college changed its name to Brownsville Jun- and 1 month for those with severe hemophilia. OF INDIANA ior College. It was not until 1949 that the And all too often, this vulnerable patient popu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES name was changed to Texas Southmost Col- lation is put into jeopardy by the financial hur- Friday, April 15, 2016 lege (TSC). TSC is located on the U.S.-Mex- dles obstructing access to the intensive care Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, today ico border, near the Mexican town of Mata- needed for combatting such a pervasive dis- I am introducing the ‘‘Ariel Rios Federal Build- moros, Tamaulipas, in the heart of downtown ease. ing Act’’ which will name the Bureau of Alco- Brownsville. According to the Hemophilia Foundation of hol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Texas Southmost College sits on the prop- Southern California, in that region alone an headquarters in honor of its first special agent erty once known as Fort Brown, a United estimated 1,800 people are affected by Hemo- killed by hostile action. This bill will designate States Army post that was active during the philia with 31 percent of those affected being the federal building at 99 New York Avenue, Mexican-American War and the U.S. Civil Hispanic. NE Washington D.C. as the Ariel Rios Federal War. TSC occupies former buildings and Having a chronic disease, such as a bleed- Building. Ariel Rios was a young ATF special structures of historic Fort Brown. ing disorder, often means spending much time agent murdered by drug traffickers in 1982 In May 1991, the Texas Legislature author- and effort negotiating. Too many American while assigned to then Vice President George ized the newly created University of Texas at families are faced with the daunting challenge Bush’s South Florida Drug Task Force. Brownsville to enter into an agreement with of tackling the financial burden of hemo- In 1985, Congress designated the ATF Texas Southmost College to teach courses philia—a burden that can grow to a quarter of headquarters building at 1200 Pennsylvania not offered at the college or university. This a million dollars per year—alone. It is impor- Avenue as the Ariel Rios Memorial Federal resulted in the creation of ‘‘The University of tant to acknowledge the financial burden, Building. The designation honored both the Texas at Brownsville-Texas Southmost Col- make care and treatment more accessible to personal sacrifice of Ariel Rios and served as lege.’’ For more than 20 years, UTB and TSC Americans with Hemophilia, and provide com- an enduring reminder of the dangers that front operated simultaneously as one institution. fort to those affected by the financial burden. line law enforcement officers willingly confront For many years, Texas Southmost College f to keep the rest of us safe. For nearly 30 has provided residents of Cameron, Hidalgo years, the original ATF headquarters building and Willacy counties with opportunities to pur- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 125TH AN- bore the name of Ariel Rios. sue associate degrees, workforce training, and NIVERSARY FOR THE UNIVER- In the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, continuing education degrees and certificates. SITY OF NORTH TEXAS it was determined that a new, more secure TSC is committed to enhancing student suc- ATF headquarters would be built and shortly cess and degree completion through motiva- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS thereafter, Congress approved the construc- tion, learning-centered, and service-oriented OF TEXAS tion of a new ATF headquarters at 99 New educational and skills training programs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES York Avenue NE. After the ATF vacated 1200 The mission of Texas Southmost College is Pennsylvania Avenue NW, the building was ‘‘Transforming our Communities through Inno- Friday, April 15, 2016 repurposed as the headquarters for the Envi- vative Learning Opportunities.’’ Texas Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ronmental Protection Agency (EPA). Congress Southmost College fulfills this mission by edu- honor the University of North Texas (UNT) on renamed the EPA headquarters building as cating our next generation of leaders in public their 125th anniversary. On September 16, the William Jefferson Clinton Building, but the service, science, teaching, medicine and other 1890, Joshua C. Chilton established what was designation in honor of Ariel Rios was not fields. Some of its notable alumni include then known as the Texas Normal College and transferred to the new ATF Headquarters Oscar Casares, author of Brownsville: Stories Teacher Training Institute in Denton, TX. building. and Amigoland; Dr. Juliet V. Garcia, former Starting with only 70 students, UNT has risen

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15AP8.048 E15APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 15, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E497 in the ranks of academia to become the larg- Majority rule is an important concept both Park Service Awards. These awards, spon- est university in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in our political system and in our society. It sored by the Fairfax County Park Authority with a student population of over 37,000. allows for an orderly and practical deter- Board in cooperation with the Fairfax County Starting out as a small, private teacher’s mination of the direction of our society by the majority, thereby avoiding the problems Park Foundation Board, recognize individuals college, an important milestone was reached associated with a system that requires unan- and organizations for their extraordinary con- in 1901 when the school became a publicly- imous support. Although it might sound tributions to our environment and public park funded educational institution. 1913 was a ideal to have everyone united behind a single system. effort, law or action, this in reality would be banner year with the opening of the first library Fairfax County is regarded as one of the and genesis of the sports program as well as impossible. Rarely would you find unani- mous support for any idea or law. Such a re- best places in the country in which to live, student enrollment reaching 1,000 students. In work, and raise a family, and our nationally- the 1920’s, the music program became well- quirement would lead to an inability to func- tion as a society. recognized park system has played a key role known with the introduction of the Aces of If I were elected as a Congressperson, I in that distinction. Our community has a strong Collegeland band. This iconic moment still res- would vote consistent with the majority commitment to promoting and preserving our onates today as the School of Music has views of my constituents. As a politician environment, including our public parks and gained renown as the first in the world to offer who is elected, by a majority vote, I would be compelled to vote consistent with inter- outdoor spaces. Each year thousands of vol- a jazz studies degree and is one of the largest unteers donate their talents and time to pro- music institutions at the collegiate level in ests of the majority of my constituents, whenever possible. This may be the case even tect our natural and cultural resources and en- North America. if I don’t agree entirely agree with their hance public educational and recreational During World War II, the campus became a wishes. If ones goal is to be reelected, then services. training site and enrollment declined by half as they might believe that pleasing the major- the student body was called to service. In the ity is the easiest way to go. In contrast, if The Elly Doyle Service Awards were estab- decades to come, the institution grew in size the goal of the congressman is to make a lished in 1988 in honor of former board mem- and stature as it attained university status; be- change in their community and country, ber Ellamae Doyle’s many years of out- came home to the Texas Academy of Math then they would do what would end up being standing service. In addition, recipients also and Science; added the College of Engineer- the best overall choice. have been selected for the Eakin Philanthropy The wishes of the majority should be met Award, named in honor of the family that do- ing at the Discovery Park campus; built the until they abridge the rights of remaining premier Murchison Performing Arts Center, citizens. The people vote on the members of nated the first parcels of parkland to the Park Apogee Stadium and Union venues; launched congress for a reason. By doing so they give Authority more than 50 years ago, the Mayo the nation’s first comprehensive emergency the power to a single individual Stuntz Cultural Stewardship, named in honor management degree and just recently (congressperson) to make decisions on the of a celebrated local historian and military vet- achieved recognition as a tier one research course or vote that best benefits the whole eran, the Sally Ormsby Environmental Stew- university. constituency. But, the decisions or votes ardship Award, named in honor of a local The University of North Texas has become should ultimately be made by the champion of environmental education and pro- a cornerstone educational institution and pow- congressperson because they are the most tection and a special recognition for Park Au- qualified person and the only individual that erful economic generator for not only Denton, is likely to be aware of all of the implica- thority volunteers, who play an integral role in but also the entire north Texas region. As a tions of the decision. Hopefully this knowl- the agency’s success. This year also marks proud UNT alumnus, I am pleased to join the edge will give the congressperson the ability the debut of a new award, the Harold L. students, faculty, staff, administration and to overcome any bias, sentiment or other Strickland Partnership and Collaboration community in celebrating the university’s shortcomings that the constituency may Award, named for the Sully District represent- quasquicentennial. In the years to come, UNT have in order to arrive at the decisions that ative on the Park Authority Board and recog- will continue to serve as a leader in higher are best for the group. nizing the value of partnership and collabora- Majority rule is not perfect because it ig- tion in providing state of the art facilities to a education. It is an honor to serve the Univer- nores the needs of the minority, but it is sity of North Texas in the U.S. House of Rep- likely the best compromise for a large soci- varied constituency. I congratulate each of the resentatives. ety that would otherwise be stymied by inde- following recipients of these prestigious f cision if unanimous rule was required. awards and proudly submit their names: MAJORITY RULE BY PAYTON f 2015 Elly Doyle Park Service Award Recipi- SPRAGUE PERSONAL EXPLANATION ents: Friends of Accotink Creek, Friends of Huntley Meadows Park, Susan Voss. HON. PETE OLSON HON. PAUL TONKO 2015 Outstanding Volunteer Recognition: OF TEXAS OF NEW YORK David Fennel, Ken Kozloff, Pat McCormack, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ivy Sinaiko, John & Aaron Abalos-Green, Betty Holman, Gary Blasser, Janet and Rod- Friday, April 15, 2016 Friday, April 15, 2016 ney Smith, Jim Cudlip, Kat Dyer, Marian Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, on April 14, Ewell, Marilyn Connors, Mary Kay Claus, interact with some of the brightest students in 2016, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been Monty Montgomery, Mila Weiss, Richard the 22nd Congressional District who serve on present, I would have voted as follows: Duong, Songui ‘‘Chiraz’’ Sanwogou, Vivian my Congressional Youth Advisory Council. I On roll call numbers 145, 146, 148, and Morgan-Mendez, Will MacDonald, Yadi have gained much by listening to the high 149, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Bermea. school students who are the future of this On roll call number 147, I would have voted great nation. They provide important insight ‘‘yes.’’ Student Honoree: Joshua Buontempo. from across the political spectrum that sheds f 2015 Eakin Philanthropy Award: Tom D. a light on the concerns of our younger con- HONORING THE 2015 ELLY DOYLE Fleury, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Gary F. Smith Memorial stituents. Giving voice to their priorities will PARK SERVICE AWARDS RECIPI- Field, Suzan Syron-Singh. hopefully instill a better sense of the impor- ENTS 2015 Mayo Stuntz Cultural Stewardship tance of being an active participant in the po- Award: Paula Esley. litical process. Many of the students have writ- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY ten short essays on a variety of topics and I 2015 Sally Ormsby Environmental Steward- OF VIRGINIA am pleased to share them with my House col- ship Award: The Science Education Team at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues. Fairfax County Public Schools. Payton Sprague attends Dawson High Friday, April 15, 2016 2015 Harold L. Strickland Partnership and School in Pearland, Texas. The essay topic is: Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- Collaboration Award: Harold L. Strickland, Mi- majority rule. ognize the honorees of the 2015 Elly Doyle chael R. Frey.

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Senate Referral: S. 1436 was held at the desk. ing entitled ‘‘The Taxpayer Advocate Annual Report Page H1758 to Congress’’. Testimony was heard from Nina Quorum Calls—Votes: Three recorded votes devel- Olson, National Taxpayer Advocate, Internal Rev- oped during the proceedings of today and appear on enue Service; and James Buttonow, Chairman, Elec- pages H1751–52, H1752, H1754. There were no tronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee, In- quorum calls. ternal Revenue Service. Adjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and ad- journed at 12:55 p.m. Joint Meetings Committee Meetings No joint committee meetings were held. f EVALUATING DOD INVESTMENTS: CASE STUDIES IN AFGHANISTAN INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR MONDAY, AND U.S. WEAPONS SUSTAINMENT APRIL 18, 2016 Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Over- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) sight and Investigations held a hearing entitled ‘‘Evaluating DOD Investments: Case Studies in Af- Senate ghanistan Initiatives and U.S. Weapons Sustainment’’. Testimony was heard from John No meetings/hearings scheduled. Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Re- House construction; Jacqueline L. Wicecarver, Acting Dep- uty Inspector General for Auditing, Department of Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Defense; and Charlie Lilli, Deputy Director of Avia- Communications and Technology, markup on H.R. 4889, tion and Head of Aviation Contracting Activity, De- the ‘‘Kelsey Smith Act of 2016’’; H.R. 4167, the ‘‘Kari’s partment of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency. Law Act of 2015’’; H.R. 4884, the ‘‘Controlling the Un- checked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act UNLAWFUL REINSURANCE PAYMENTS: (CURB Lifeline)’’; H.R. 4111, the ‘‘Rural Health Care CMS DIVERTING $3.5 BILLION FROM Connectivity Act of 2015’’; H.R. 4190, the ‘‘Spectrum TAXPAYERS TO PAY INSURANCE Challenge Prize Act of 2015’’; H.R. 3998, the ‘‘Securing COMPANIES Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act’’; and Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on H.R. 2031, the ‘‘Anti-Swatting Act of 2015’’, 5 p.m., Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled 2123 Rayburn. ‘‘Unlawful Reinsurance Payments: CMS Diverting Committee on Rules, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. $3.5 Billion from Taxpayers to Pay Insurance Com- 1206, the ‘‘No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act’’, H.R. 3724, the ‘‘Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act panies’’. Testimony was heard from Andy Slavitt, of 2015’’, H.R. 4885, the ‘‘IRS Oversight While Elimi- Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare and nating Spending (OWES) Act of 2016’’, H.R. 4890, to Medicaid Services. impose a ban on the payment of bonuses to employees of THE TAXPAYER ADVOCATE ANNUAL the Internal Revenue Service until the Secretary of the REPORT TO CONGRESS Treasury develops and implements a comprehensive cus- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Sub- tomer service strategy, 5 p.m., H–313 Capitol. committee on Government Operations held a hear-

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3 p.m., Monday, April 18 12 p.m., Monday, April 18

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: Senate will resume consideration Program for Monday: To be announced. of H.R. 636, America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act (the legislative vehicle for the Federal Aviation Adminis- tration Reauthorization Act). At 5:30 p.m., Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the bill.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Dingell, Debbie, Mich., E491 Olson, Pete, Tex., E481, E483, E484, E486, E488, E490, Dold, Robert J., Ill., E494 E490, E492, E493, E497 Beyer, Donald S., Jr., Va. E494 Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E479 Pascrell, Bill, Jr., N.J., E487 Brownley, Julia, Calif., E482, E485 Flores, Bill, Tex., E493 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E483 Burgess, Michael C., Tex., E480, E496 Griffith, H. Morgan, Va., E491 Ross, Dennis A., Fla., E479 Carson, Andre´, Ind., E496 Grijalva, Rau´ l M., Ariz., E489 Rush, Bobby L., Ill., E479 Carter, Earl L. ‘‘Buddy’’, Ga., E490 Heck, Joseph J., Nev., E486 Cartwright, Matt, Pa., E481 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E487, E490, E492 Smith, Adrian, Nebr., E490 Ca´ rdenas, Tony, Calif., E496 Jolly, David W., Fla., E494 Speier, Jackie, Calif., E481, E484 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E494 Lamborn, Doug, Colo., E480 Swalwell, Eric, Calif., E493 Connolly, Gerald E., Va., E481, E482, E482, E484, E485, McCollum, Betty, Minn., E495 Tonko, Paul, N.Y., E497 E487, E488, E489, E490, E497 Mica, John L., Fla., E483 Vela, Filemon, Tex., E496 Cook, Paul, Calif., E493 Moore, Gwen, Wisc., E488 Westmoreland, Lynn A., Ga., E480 Costello, Ryan A., Pa., E480 Norcross, Donald, N.J., E491 Young, David, Iowa, E482, E484, E486, E488, E489, E491, Crowley, Joseph, N.Y., E485 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, E492, E492, E494, E495 Diaz-Balart, Mario, Fla., E479 E495

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