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Vol. 155 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009 No. 107 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE I am both grateful and proud that called to order by the Speaker. A message from the Senate by Ms. today my friend, Pastor Elizabeth Han- ley, sought those gifts on our behalf. f Curtis, one of its clerks, announced that the Senate has passed a bill of the Pastor Hanley, known to her flock as PRAYER following title in which the concur- Pastor Liz, has led the Abiding Savior Rev. Elizabeth Hanley, Abiding Sav- rence of the House is requested: Lutheran Church in Cameron, Texas, ior Lutheran Church, Cameron, Texas, S. 509. An act to authorize a major medical since 2002. She’s a lifelong Lutheran, a offered the following prayer: facility project at the Department of Vet- fifth generation Texan, and like my Let us pray. God of Grace, we give erans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, wife, she’s a Baylor Bear. You thanks for this new day. You bless Washington, and for other purposes. I have had the opportunity to wor- the whole human family with Your sus- The message also announced that ship at Abiding Savior on a number of taining love. pursuant to Public Law 111–21, the occasions. I know for a fact that Open the hearts of the ones who Chair, on behalf of the Majority Leader through the love of her savior, Jesus gather here as they make decisions for of the Senate and the Speaker of the Christ, Pastor Liz nurtures the youth our Nation. Stir in them wisdom, un- House, announces the joint appoint- of her congregation. She gives hope to derstanding, and compassion in dis- ment of Phil Angelides of California to the downhearted, she cares for the el- cernment. Bind them together in the serve as Chairman of the Financial Cri- derly, and she inspires all through her common pursuit of justice and peace sis Inquiry Commission. words of grace through faith. The message also announced that for Your people. Give them courage to Hope and unity are in abundance at pursuant to Public Law 111–21, the be a voice for those who have no voice; Abiding Savior. And its parishioners Chair, on behalf of the Majority Lead- that their work might bring relief to will tell you Pastor Liz is truly deserv- er, appoints the following individuals the burden and hope to those in need. ing of the words, ‘‘Well done, good and to serve as members of the Financial faithful servant.’’ Renew the hearts of Your people, O Crisis Inquiry Commission: God, and move us to trust in You. I thank Pastor Liz for being here The Senator from Florida, Mr. today and leading our invocation. Bless, O Lord, all those who offer their GRAHAM. lives in service to others, and grant us Heather Murren of Nevada. f grace to live in Your never failing love. Byron Georgiou of Nevada. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Amen. The message also announced that The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- pursuant to Public Law 111–12, the f tain up to 10 further requests for 1- Chair, on behalf of the Republican minute speeches on each side of the THE JOURNAL Leader, appoints the following individ- aisle. The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- uals to serve as members of the Finan- f ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- cial Crisis Inquiry Commission: ceedings and announces to the House Keith Hennessey of Virginia. PARITY IN MENTAL HEALTH Douglas Holtz-Eakin of Virginia. her approval thereof. COVERAGE Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- f (Mr. KENNEDY asked and was given nal stands approved. WELCOMING REVEREND permission to address the House for 1 f ELIZABETH HANLEY minute and to revise and extend his re- The SPEAKER. Without objection, marks.) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, I The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman HENSARLING) is recognized for 1 would like to thank you, Speaker from New Jersey (Mr. SIRES) come for- minute. PELOSI, for bringing to the floor of this ward and lead the House in the Pledge There was no objection. House a piece of sweeping health care of Allegiance. Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, legislation, the likes of which we Mr. SIRES led the Pledge of Alle- above your chair are inscribed the haven’t seen in over 60 years since the giance as follows: words ‘‘In God We Trust.’’ There is Congress passed the Medicare legisla- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the nothing more important that we in tion. United States of America, and to the Repub- Congress do each day than seek His Madam Speaker, I want to thank you lic for which it stands, one nation under God, wisdom, guidance, and blessing upon because it’s about time the American indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. our deliberations. people had an opportunity to have

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Without reform, the cost care reform legislation that will ben- existing conditions. of health care for the average family of efit generations to come and signal to Madam Speaker, I want to thank you four is projected to rise $1,800 each the world and all of America that we on behalf of the millions of Americans year, and insurance companies will are no longer a Nation that tolerates 46 who suffer from mental illness because continue to control health care deci- million uninsured and many millions health insurance companies do not ac- sions. of workers, people who work every day, knowledge that the brain is part of the Under our legislation, families with uninsured and facing huge out-of-pock- body, that there is such a thing as al- health insurance will see lower costs; et costs. coholism and addiction in this country. rate increases for preexisting condi- Now, today, I want to emphasize the Madam Speaker, thanks to your lead- tions and gender or occupation would importance of including a robust public ership, we passed the Paul Wellstone- be eliminated; out-of-pocket expenses health insurance option, with an estab- Pete Domenici Mental Health and Ad- would be capped; children will be guar- lished Medicare provider network, in diction Equity Act last session, and anteed affordable dental, hearing, and the final health care reform bill. An es- thanks to your leadership with this vision care; preexisting condition deni- tablished network will allow the public legislation, there is no discrimination als and insurance companies’ lifetime plan to give Americans a real choice against those with mental illness. And payments limits would be eliminated. among insurance plans and doctors in each and every one of the health We must answer the call of the Amer- from the start, from the beginning. A care plans, there is absolute parity in ican people by enacting health care re- public provider network will place the health care coverage for those with form. Let’s do it for the American peo- public plan on a level playing field mental illness. ple, and let’s do it for the American with private plans establishing real Thank you, Madam Speaker, for this economy. competition, real reform, and lowering historic legislation. costs for Americans. f Look, we have one chance to do f WHERE HAVE ALL THE DOCTORS health care reform, and it’s today. And JUSTICE GINSBURG GONE? we have to ensure that we establish the (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was strongest infrastructure to give success mission to address the House for 1 given permission to address the House for the American people and to give minute and to revise and extend his re- for 1 minute.) them coverage and care and lower marks.) Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, half costs. Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, last week’s of the primary care physicians say Further, the Congressional Budget New York Times Magazine featured an they would like to leave the practice of Office says that a robust plan will save interview with Supreme Court Justice medicine in 3 years. There is just too $91 billion for our country. We know the system is broken, and now we have Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Some of her much cost and time involved from red a chance for a truly American solution comments were absolutely astonishing tape by insurance companies and the to health care reform. coming from a sitting Supreme Court government agencies. And that’s before Justice, but the most disturbing com- government bureaucrats nationalize f ment came in reference to abortion. the whole system. Also, their costs for CONGRESS’ NEVER-ENDING In reference to Roe v. Wade, the infa- malpractice insurance has sky- SPENDING SPREE mous Supreme Court case, she said rocketed. (Mr. ROGERS of Alabama asked and this: ‘‘Frankly, I had thought at the The American Medical Association was given permission to address the time Roe was decided, there was con- said more doctors are leaving the pro- House for 1 minute and to revise and cern about population growth, and par- fession than being replaced by new doc- extend his remarks.) ticularly growth in populations that tors. Doctors are just hanging up their Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- we don’t want to have too many of.’’ stethoscopes and choosing a different er, I rise today to discuss my strong I cannot imagine any acceptable con- line of work. It’s just not worth it. concerns over this never-ending spend- text where a serious person could refer It costs about $200,000 to get through ing by this Congress. In tough eco- to ‘‘populations that we don’t want too medical school. The government keeps nomic times when folks across Ala- many of.’’ This eugenic way of think- bailing out its special interest buddies, bama and our Nation are tightening ing debases the value of all human life. but not one cent goes to help pay off their belts, Congress is doing the exact All people are created equal and de- these college loans. And the adminis- opposite. serve the most fundamental right to tration wants doctors to shoulder even Just this week, House Democrats un- life no matter what race, religion, or more of the costs of practicing medi- veiled their new health reform plan socioeconomic background. cine. It’s no wonder they’re choosing which rings up a mind-boggling $1 tril- I am shocked that a member of the other professions and moving off to lion in spending over 10 years. While I Supreme Court believes that a compel- Jackson Hole, Wyoming. agree that health insurance reform is ling reason for the legality of abortion To make matters worse, many doc- important and Congress should pay is because our society wants to reduce tors are no longer accepting Medicare close attention to affordable, acces- the growth of specific populations. Jus- or Medicaid patients because govern- sible health care, spending another tice Ginsburg’s comments are an as- ment reimbursement doesn’t even trillion dollars of taxpayer dollars on a sault and insult to the values of the cover the cost of the treatment. Now, possible government takeover is not American people. isn’t that lovely? No doctors and more the answer. f patients. Folks in my home State of Alabama Mr. Speaker, when we run out of doc- tell me Congress is spending like ENACT HEALTH CARE REFORM tors, what will we do? Turn our health drunken sailors, and I agree. It’s time (Mr. BUTTERFIELD asked and was care system over to government snake for Congress to sober up and stop bor- given permission to address the House oil salesmen? rowing and spending money we don’t for 1 minute.) And that’s just the way it is. have. Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, f f last November the American voters de- b 1015 manded change, and one of the many GROUNDBREAKING HEALTH CARE changes that they demanded was REFORM AMERICA NEEDS HEALTH CARE health care reform. (Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland asked REFORM TODAY Now Democrats are responding with and was given permission to address (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked comprehensive health care reform, and the House for 1 minute and to revise and was given permission to address we are hoping that our Republican and extend her remarks.) the House for 1 minute.) friends will join us as we overhaul the Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. Mr. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam broken health care delivery system. Speaker, I rise today because we’re on Speaker, thank you for your leader- Health care reform will control spi- the verge of groundbreaking health ship.

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Well, I will tell you what We must act now to address these crit- those who were chosen at the top of the we’re doing, because we’re not ashamed ical infrastructure issues and bring aid feeding chain. of addressing the concerns of Ameri- to our communities. I stand in support of health care re- cans: $100 billion a year to fix a $2 tril- Our communities are struggling right form that is meaningful, that guaran- lion problem; the fact that Texas chil- now, not only with an inefficient and tees no discrimination against any cit- dren are uninsured, they will be able to underperforming transportation sys- izen anywhere in this land. be insured as other children around tem, but also with high unemployment f America. rates and a sluggish economy. ECONOMIC IMPACT OF HIGHWAY Sixty years Americans have been The Surface Transportation Author- INVESTMENT waiting and waiting and waiting for ization Act produced by Chairman (Mr. BROWN of South Carolina asked health care reform. Family costs are OBERSTAR is a bold step forward on and was given permission to address going up $1,800 a year. How many transportation policy that will address the House for 1 minute.) Americans want to continue that? And our aging infrastructure and create or every single President, including Can- Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. sustain 6 million family-wage jobs. Madam Speaker, the unemployment didate MCCAIN, wanted health care re- We need to continue the work we did form. rate in South Carolina is over 12 per- with the Recovery Act and move for- cent. This is the third worst in the Na- We’re doing it the right way. We’re ward with this legislation now to boost going to provide for primary care doc- tion, but only $400,000 in stimulus high- the economy, aid our communities, and way dollars have been spent. Instead of tors. We’re going to invest $1 in fight- transform our transportation system. ing for it and save $1.75. creating jobs, red tape is slowing I want you to know this, Mr. and f projects down and forcing millions to Mrs. America, we’re going to take the MEDIA IGNORE PRESIDENT’S be spent on painting road lines and big step, not for ourselves but for you. DISAPPROVAL RATING pouring sidewalks, instead of going to- Health care reform, not yesterday but wards job-creating jobs like I–73. (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was Infrastructure investment is a proven today and forever, because America given permission to address the House needs it, and they need it now. job creator, but instead of workers con- for 1 minute and to revise and extend structing miles of new and badly need- f his remarks.) ed highways, we have miles of red tape. HEALTH CARE Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speak- And we are at risk of seeing even er, a recent Washington Post editorial (Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania more job losses as the Obama adminis- listed among President Obama’s assets asked and was given permission to ad- tration and the Senate stand against a ‘‘a steady affection from a large major- dress the House for 1 minute.) new highway bill. Instead of setting a ity of the country.’’ The national Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania. path of 6 years of needed investment in media frequently claim that the Presi- Madam Speaker, as work begins today highways and transit, the other body dent is overwhelmingly popular. on the 1,000-page and $1 trillion health and President Obama want us to wait A new poll by Rasmussen tells a dif- care bill, the Congressional Budget Of- another 18 months. They want us to go ferent story. The poll shows that just fice provided Members with some trou- down the same path as the last high- 28 percent of voters strongly approve of bling points yesterday. way bill, where 12 extensions led to For example, supporters of this plan the way that the President is doing his hundreds of millions of dollars in re- argue it’s necessary to bring down job. Thirty-six percent strongly dis- duced investments and tens of thou- costs. We need to do that. However, the approve, giving President Obama an sands of jobs lost. CBO admitted that the public plan approval index rating of a negative 8 Madam Speaker, we can do better. would have essentially no impact on percent. And that’s before the Amer- We must move forward with a new the long-term growth of health care ican people find out about his plans to highway bill, but we also must ensure costs, the legislation’s purported goal. ration health care. that we give States the tools they need A few other issues: the $1 trillion A negative approval rating is hardly to cut through the red tape preventing score was not produced on the actual steady affection from a large majority these dollars from creating jobs and bill, but a summary provided days be- of the country. The national media building new infrastructure. should tell Americans the whole story, fore the text was introduced. And more f not tell them what to think. questions. NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT ON What impact will the health care bill f HEALTH CARE REFORM and its taxes have on job losses? What SUPPORTIVE OF THE IDEAS CON- (Ms. SCHWARTZ asked and was will the big tax increase do to small TAINED IN THE HEALTH CARE given permission to address the House business? What is the cost of the gov- REFORM LEGISLATION ernment plan? And what happens if it for 1 minute and to revise and extend doesn’t let private plans play by the (Mr. KAGEN asked and was given her remarks.) same rules? permission to address the House for 1 Ms. SCHWARTZ. The introduction of Let’s make sure we don’t replace the minute.) health care reform legislation marks bureaucracy of insurance with barriers, Mr. KAGEN. Madam Speaker, I rise tremendous progress toward meaning- burdens, and bureaucracy of govern- this morning to strongly support the ful health care reform for all Ameri- ment. Neither one is good medicine. ideas contained within our health care cans. As a member of the Committee Real reform is good medicine. Let’s do reform legislation. on Ways and Means and a centrist it right. Let’s take the time to work The idea is very simple. It’s about Democrat, I worked to ensure that this together as a team and solve this prob- equality. It’s about no discrimination legislation is built on American assets lem once and for all. against any citizen due to preexisting of innovation, competition, private- medical conditions. And isn’t it about f public choices, and shared responsi- time? You know, it was a little over 50 bility. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION years ago that this Congress in a bipar- I authored core provisions to increase REAUTHORIZATION tisan way guaranteed the equality at access to primary care and strengthen (Mr. SIRES asked and was given per- the lunch counter; and now working to- consumer protections in the private mission to address the House for 1 gether we’re going to guarantee that market, both of which are key to im- minute.) every citizen has equality at the phar- proving the quality, efficiency, and re- Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, cur- macy counter, at the physician’s office, ducing the cost of care, while improv- rently, highway connections are wors- and at the hospitals that they need to ing health outcomes.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 23:51 Jul 16, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.096 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H8190 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2009 These provisions will increase the due to persecution in their country of YOUNG ADULTS FINANCIAL number of primary care doctors and origin, only to find themselves locked LITERACY ACT nurses, increase reimbursement for pri- up for months or years like criminals (Mr. CARSON of Indiana asked and mary care, and coordinate care for pa- at taxpayer expense. was given permission to address the tients. Copayments for prevention and For thousands of immigrants in simi- House for 1 minute.) lar circumstances throughout the primary care will be eliminated for all Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam country, even if the Department of Americans. Insurance companies will Speaker, I come to the floor to discuss Homeland Security ultimately rules in be prohibited from excluding coverage the Young Adults Financial Literacy their favor, while they wait we are pay- of preexisting conditions and will be Act, which I mentioned last week, to ing $132 a day to feed them, clothe required to explain coverage in plain help community organizations provide them, house them. They want to be out language. better financial education to young working, paying taxes; but we insist As Members of Congress, we have a adults. shared responsibility to contain health that they avail themselves at our ex- As our recession drags on, it is clear costs for families, businesses and the pense. that many of the problems we now face government, while ensuring that every While at the Aurora detention cen- could have been avoided by better edu- American has access to affordable, ter, I met immigrants who were placed cating people about the financial sys- meaningful, stable coverage. The sta- in detention following a minor traffic tem. tus quo is unacceptable and infraction or a car accident that wasn’t Today, across our country, thousands unsustainable. Now is the time to act. their fault. Due to the complicated na- of young people are getting their first f ture of our current immigration sys- tem, many of them are stuck in the credit card, taking out loans for col- AMERICANS NEED TO DEMAND A nebulous gray area between being law- lege, and renting their first apart- MARKET-BASED HEALTH CARE fully and unlawfully present as they ments. Yet statistics show that many SYSTEM await the decision of an immigration of these young adults never learn basic (Mr. BROUN of Georgia asked and judge. But regardless of the final out- financial skills like budgeting, saving, was given permission to address the come, separating parents from their and maintaining manageable debt. House for 1 minute.) American children by placing them My bill will help young people re- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Madam into detention at taxpayer expense ceive the financial education they need Speaker, I’m a medical doctor. I used goes against our most basic values as before they take these critical steps. It to do a radio program called ‘‘House Americans. will provide grants for the development Calls with Dr. Paul,’’ where I tried to As Congress works toward com- and implementation of effective edu- explain medical problems to people so prehensive immigration reform, I urge cation programs, empowering a young that they could understand them. my colleagues to deal with the deten- generation of consumers at this crit- As a Member of Congress, I am here tion issue as part of that. ical economic time. So I encourage my House colleagues this morning to try to explain this f health care bill in ways that Ameri- to cosponsor the Young Adults Finan- cans can understand it. America needs FEDERAL GOVERNMENT cial Literacy Act. to decide whether they want a health SHOULDN’T RATION HEALTH CARE care system where they make the deci- (Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- f sions in conjunction with their doctor fornia asked and was given permission or some Washington bureaucrat makes to address the House for 1 minute and STOP THE TAXING ON SMALL those decisions. to revise and extend his remarks.) BUSINESS They need to make the decision Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- (Mr. BUCHANAN asked and was whether they want a health care sys- fornia. Madam Speaker, it is inter- given permission to address the House tem where they have to wait long peri- esting to sit here on the floor and lis- for 1 minute.) ods of time for surgeries and for tests, ten to my colleagues from the other for MRIs and x-rays, where people who side describe their health care bill. It’s Mr. BUCHANAN. Madam Speaker, have cancer can’t get the life-saving going to solve everything. The only this past week I held a town hall meet- treatments that they desperately need, thing they haven’t said is it’s going to ing in North Port, Florida. More than which is what we’ve been seeing from have a solution for cancer overnight 300 people showed up. the other side. and every other disease known to man. A common theme at the forum was We have solutions. Republicans have And I thought, where have we heard that the government should not na- introduced numerous bills; and numer- this kind of promise before? How far tionalize health care. My constituents ous bills will be introduced that will back do we have to go? And then I real- don’t want a one-size-fits-all system solve the health care problems, lower ized it was the stimulus package. We where bureaucrats choose your treat- the cost of premiums, lower the cost of were told we had to vote for the stim- ments and doctors. My constituents medicine, hospital bills and doctors’ ulus package on the President’s want to make their own medical bills. The American people need to de- timeline, and they guaranteed us un- choices. cide and demand a market-based employment wouldn’t go above 8 or 8.5 Some in Congress are rushing to health care system. percent. They guaranteed us all these bring a complex and far-reaching health care bill to the House floor f jobs would be created. They guaranteed us that government solution. within the next 2 weeks. This plan has IMMIGRATION REFORM Well, we’ve seen what’s happened, numerous challenges in it. (Mr. POLIS asked and was given per- and now we’re hearing the same thing First, it imposes an 8 percent tax on mission to address the House for 1 on health care. Well, just remember small businesses who don’t offer health minute and to revise and extend his re- what the President said when he was in insurance to their employees. Most of marks.) Michigan recently and someone asked these family-run businesses want to Mr. POLIS. Over the 4th of July him a question about their 100-year-old offer health care insurance but can’t weekend, I toured a detention facility mother who received a pacemaker. He afford it. It’s an 8 percent tax not on in Aurora, Colorado, where I met doz- asked, Under your system, what would profit but on overhead. It becomes ens of law-abiding immigrants. There happen? And the President’s response overhead. It’s an 8 percent expense. are more than 30,000 immigrants like was, Well, boy, that’s a tough question; How does taxing small business help them throughout the country who find you might just have to give her pain us get out of the worst economic reces- themselves in detention. Some of these pills. sion in more than a century? This is a individuals include teenagers, torture That sounds like rationing to me. I’m job killer, not a job creator. survivors, and the elderly. Others are not sure I want the Federal Govern- Let’s work together and make it bet- asylum seekers who asked for protec- ment to tell me I should take a pain ter for small business and stop the tax- tion upon arrival in the United States pill when I need some surgery. ing on small business.

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The resolution contains a waiver of dent was suggesting that this health The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- all points of order against consider- care reform bill, which is so important, lows: ation of the bill, which includes a waiv- might go so far as to cure cancer. I tell H. RES. 644 er of section 425 of the Congressional Budget Act which causes a violation of you, it’s not going to cure cancer. But Resolved, That at any time after the adop- if you think about the fact that in this tion of this resolution the Speaker may, pur- section 426(a). bill we put so much emphasis on pre- suant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- vention and we make sure that 97 per- House resolved into the Committee of the tleman from Arizona makes a point of cent of Americans who are not elderly Whole House on the state of the Union for order that the resolution violates sec- would now be covered, the fact of the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3170) making tion 426(a) of the Congressional Budget appropriations for financial services and gen- matter is that means that people go to Act of 1974. eral government for the fiscal year ending The gentleman has met the threshold a doctor on a regular basis. And if they September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. go to a doctor and they find out that burden to identify the specific lan- The first reading of the bill shall be dis- guage in the resolution on which the they have cancer at an earlier stage, pensed with. All points of order against con- then they get the attention so maybe sideration of the bill are waived except those point of order is predicated. Such a they don’t die from the cancer. arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. Gen- point of order shall be disposed of by You know what? If everybody goes to eral debate shall be confined to the bill and the question of consideration. The gentleman from Arizona and a the doctor now and as a result of that shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking mi- Member opposed each will control 10 they don’t have to go for more serious nority member of the Committee on Appro- minutes of debate on the question of treatment and the expense that’s in- priations. After general debate the bill shall consideration. volved with that, there will be money be considered for amendment under the five- After that debate, the Chair will put saved—and that money can go towards minute rule. The bill shall be considered as the question of consideration, to wit: more research on cancer and the cure read through page 145, line 11. Points of order ‘‘Will the House now consider the reso- for cancer. against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. lution?’’ So I would say to my colleague, we’re The Chair recognizes the gentleman not saying it’s going to cure cancer, Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, ex- cept as provided in section 2, no amendment from Arizona. but I tell you it would do a lot towards shall be in order except the amendments Mr. FLAKE. I rise today once again preventing those people that have seri- printed in the report of the Committee on to plead with the majority party to lift ous problems, finding them out early, Rules accompanying this resolution. Each the legislative version of martial law being diagnosed, and helping them out. such amendment may be offered only in the that’s been imposed on appropriation order printed in the report, may be offered bills this year. f only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debat- We’re more than halfway through the season and so far we’ve had, for appro- SELLING THE FAILED STIMULUS able for 10 minutes equally divided and con- priation bills, more than 700 amend- PLAN trolled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for divi- ments have been filed with the Rules (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- sion of the question in the House or in the Committee. Only 119, or less than 20 mission to address the House for 1 Committee of the Whole. All points of order percent, have been made in order. minute and to revise and extend her re- against such amendments are waived except Roughly a quarter of them that have marks.) those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. been made in order have been my ear- Ms. FOXX. Five months ago, Presi- At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and mark amendments, which I’m pleased dent Obama warned that if Congress report the bill to the House with such for. Don’t get me wrong. I’m grateful failed to pass the stimulus plan, unem- amendments as may have been adopted. In they’re made in order. ployment could reach 9 percent. But the case of sundry amendments reported But these earmarks, this is about the the President promised if we took ac- from the Committee, the question of their only vetting, as shallow is it may be, tion and accepted his stimulus plan, adoption shall be put to the House en gros on the floor of the House that these unemployment would halt around 8 and without division of the question. The earmarks get, because they’re cer- percent. previous question shall be considered as or- tainly not getting the vetting they de- Despite borrowing $787 billion for dered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion ex- serve in the Appropriations Com- wasteful government spending under cept one motion to recommit with or with- mittee. But this is insufficient. the guise of stimulus, the national un- out instructions. It’s not right to have a legislative employment rate now stands at 9.5 per- SEC. 2. After disposition of the amend- version of martial law on appropriation cent—a rate not seen in 26 years. ments specified in the first section of this bills and to bring up the issue of tim- Even though unemployment is rising resolution, the chair and ranking minority ing, to say, We don’t have time to deal at an alarming rate, the President con- member of the Committee on Appropriations with all the amendments that have tinues to sell the American people on or their designees each may offer one pro been offered, as was demonstrated yes- his failed stimulus plan. Just recently, forma amendment to the bill for the purpose terday when I asked unanimous con- of debate, which shall be controlled by the the President said the stimulus plan proponent. sent five times—five times—to simply had ‘‘done its job.’’ The American peo- SEC. 3. The Chair may entertain a motion swap out an amendment that was not ple know better. The American people that the Committee rise only if offered by ruled in order by the Rules Com- know you can’t spend and borrow your the chair of the Committee on Appropria- mittee—that was germane, just not way back to a growing economy. tions or his designee. The Chair may not en- ruled in order—for one of mine that It’s time for a real economic recovery tertain a motion to strike out the enacting would have been given. plan, one that puts money back in the words of the bill (as described in clause 9 of It wouldn’t have taken any extra hands of families and small businesses. rule XVIII). time. We would have been under the SEC. 4. During consideration of H.R. 3170, It’s time for Congress to pass the the Chair may reduce to two minutes the same time constraints of the bill. So House Republican’s economic recovery minimum time for electronic voting under we would be living within the time con- plan—a plan for fiscal discipline and clause 6 of rule XVIII and clauses 8 and 9 of straints that the majority party has tax relief. rule XX. laid down.

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Members were free to go after amendment for one of mine that I have tion, where free speech and the oppor- the last amendment votes around four been fortunate enough to have made in tunity to debate public policy issues o’clock. order. It won’t take any additional are enshrined. This isn’t an issue of time. But say time. What has this House come to? that it was. If it was an issue of time, So time is not an issue. It’s simply Mr. FLAKE. I thank the gentleman. then allowing amendments to be saying that we should be able to vote I reserve the balance of my time. swapped and substituted or amend- on amendments that Members want to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- ments to be modified within the time vote on, not just those amendments tleman from Colorado is recognized for limit should be allowed. that the majority leadership wants us 10 minutes. But instead, the majority party sim- to vote on; to lift martial law on appro- Mr. PERLMUTTER. I oppose the gen- ply doesn’t want to deal with certain priation bills, if only for a brief win- tleman’s point of order. I yield myself amendments. They don’t want their dow, for the appropriation bills that we such time as I may consume. members to vote on certain amend- have still to consider. Madam Speaker, once again, this ments. That’s what is at issue here. Another amendment—I see Mr. WAL- point of order is not about unfunded As a result, the votes on amendments DEN here—that he has offered. The Wal- mandates. It’s about TV broadcasting on these appropriation bills have all den-Pence amendment would prohibit and about a whole variety of other the excitement and anticipation of a funds from being available in the act things, but it’s about delaying the bill Cuban election. You know the result. from being used to implement the fair- that is under consideration and about, It’s going to be lopsided or it’s agreed ness doctrine and certain broadcast lo- ultimately, stopping it. I hope my col- to in advance. calism regulations. leagues see through this attempt and That may be efficient. The trains I’d like to yield to the gentleman will vote ‘‘yes’’ so we can consider this may run on time. But it isn’t the legis- from Oregon to speak on that. legislation on its merits and not stop it lative process that we’re used to here. Mr. WALDEN. I appreciate the gen- on a procedural motion. Those who op- Traditionally, appropriation bills have tleman raising this point of order and pose the bill can vote against it on been brought to the floor under an yielding. How ironic; the amendment final passage. We must consider this open rule. That’s always been impor- we offered in good faith, after consider- rule today, and we must pass this legis- tant. ation with the parliamentarians, is lation. It’s become even more important fully in order under our House rules I have the right to close, but in the over the last several years when we normally, except for the gag order end, I will urge my colleagues to vote placed in those bills literally thousands that’s been placed on us by the Rules ‘‘yes’’ to consider the rule. and thousands and thousands of appro- Committee. With that, I reserve the balance of priation requests by individual Mem- How ironic; we’re trying to stand up my time. bers, many of them no-bid contracts— and protect First Amendment free Mr. FLAKE. Madam Speaker, yes, Members awarding no-bid contracts to speech rights for American citizens and this isn’t about unfunded mandates. private companies and, in many cases, broadcasters to be able to discuss polit- Unfortunately, it’s about the only op- their campaign contributors, with vir- ical issues and religious issues on portunity we have to stand up, and tually no vetting in the Appropriations America’s airwaves, protect that right we’ll stand up later when the rule is Committee. as the House did in 2007 with a 309–115 discussed, but I’m here because the So the only opportunity we have to bipartisan vote. Rules Committee would not make in vet those is here on the House floor, We’re talking about free expression, order the amendments that Members and then Members are denied the op- First Amendment rights, privileges wanted to offer on an appropriations portunity in many cases to bring those that American citizens have enshrined, bill. amendments to the floor. That simply and the Democrat leadership of this These are bills that are brought to is not right. Congress has conspired to prevent us the floor under open rules, tradition- Let me take the bill that we will be from even allowing that amendment to ally, to allow Members the opportunity dealing with today and give a few ex- be debated on this House floor and to represent their constituencies; but amples. In the Rules Committee under voted on. And yet, when it was brought here we’re being gagged and told we this rule that we’re dealing with now, before this House in 2007, 309 Members can’t do that because we’re only going many amendments were offered, as I voted ‘‘yes.’’ It was a 3–1 margin that to allow the amendments that we want mentioned, and they were submitted as stood up for free speech and to protect to hear, the ones that are non- requested by the Rules Committee, pre- free speech on America’s airwaves, to controversial, the ones that we have submitted, which we didn’t even used protect the rights of religious broad- debated before and that we know won’t to have to do with appropriation bills, casters to engage in their discussions impact negatively on us. That’s not but we can accept that. These were on America’s airwaves. any way to run this body. submitted—and many of these were Members of both parties supported I yield to the gentleman from Or- turned down. this. And yet today, sometimes I feel egon. For example, one was to make in like we’re more an Iranian-style de- Mr. WALDEN. If you want to talk order to provide the appropriate waiv- mocracy, where all these rules that about how this body is being run, in ers for amendment 87 offered by Rep- have been in place for many, many the Energy and Commerce Committee resentative BOEHNER, the minority years in this House, historically back yesterday, the best we could get on the leader, which would ensure that low-in- to its inception, that allow for open Democrats’ health plan was a closed- come D.C. students are able to receive and vigorous debate on our House floor, door briefing from the Congressional a scholarship through the D.C. Oppor- have been now twisted and turned and Budget Office that was only open to tunity Scholarship Program by remov- crammed down to the fact that you’re members of our staff and to no other ing the requirement that students gagged. I’m gagged, the people we rep- staff and to no other citizens, and it must be OSP recipients during the resent are gagged. It is simply out- was shut down to the press. Now, I find 2009–2010 school year. rageous that this is occurring. that outrageous. This would simply allow the D.C. So not only is this occurring on the voucher program—the highly popular b 1045 amendments we hope to bring that are D.C. voucher program—to continue. We should be able to offer these fully within the scope of the rules of This is not something that is not ger- amendments, as we have historically, this House and that have been well vet- mane. It is germane. This is the bill in Republican and Democrat Con- ted—and you can smile. I get it. You

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I appreciate the gen- both sides of the aisle are having their Under the Bush administration, the tleman from Colorado for yielding the amendments shut down, and they’re Securities and Exchange Commission time. I yield myself such time as I may not even being allowed to be consid- was underfunded. The SEC promoted a consume. ered. ‘‘good old boy’’ atmosphere that dis- Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition I’ve been here for 10 years now. I re- regarded investor and taxpayer inter- to the structured rule, and I also rise member, during appropriations season, ests in favor of Wall Street wealth. in opposition to how my Democrat col- we worked hard. We worked day and Under the Bush administration, the leagues continue to shut out Repub- night, sometimes a lot longer than I’d SEC repeatedly turned a blind eye re- lican voices on the floor of the House of wished we’d worked, but Members had garding fraud as they did with the Representatives in virtually every the right under our rules to bring warnings about Bernie Madoff. Also, committee here in the House. amendments forward that were within the SEC knowingly helped build the My friends on the other side of the the constraints of the rules of this house of cards that was the basis for aisle have set an historic precedent by House and within the historic prin- this subprime mortgage bubble. shutting down the amendment process ciples of this House. We had vigorous Under the Bush administration, big once again today in order to accom- debates and we took tough votes. Then business just became too big to fail, plish legislative business during the ap- we went back and we defended those and the whole house of cards came propriations process, and Republicans votes. tumbling down. AIG, Bernie Madoff, disagree with this. Madam Speaker, Mr. FLAKE. Madam Speaker, I yield Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns, you will continue to hear of our opposi- back the balance of my time. WaMu, Wachovia, and other financial tion, and the American people will hear Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, disasters could have been avoided if our the same. I appreciate the gentleman’s com- Federal agencies had been given the re- Chairman OBEY has set an arbitrary ments, but they did not speak to the sources to connect the dots, to look at time line to finish the financial year point of order at all. So, Madam Speak- the books and to take preventative 2010 spending bills, which has forced er, again, I want to urge my colleagues measures. the Democrat-run Rules Committee to to vote ‘‘yes’’ on this motion to con- This legislation increases funding for limit every single Republican and sider so we can debate and pass this the SEC by 8 percent over last year. It Democrat chance to offer amendments important legislation. provides funds for the SEC to hire 140 on the House floor. Hundreds of amend- With that, I yield back the balance of additional analysts to protect inves- ments have been offered by my col- my time. tors and taxpayers from nefarious cor- leagues, and they have been rejected in The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time porate interests and schemes. Those 140 an unprecedented fashion. for debate has expired. new analysts can monitor publicly What is this majority afraid of? Why The question is, Will the House now traded companies and can restore trust won’t they allow for an open and hon- consider the resolution? for investors and taxpayers. This provi- est debate that has happened for hun- The question of consideration was de- sion sends a clear message to Wall dreds of years in this body? Why won’t cided in the affirmative. Street that your days of wine and roses we have open rules on appropriations The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- are over. The bill also increases fund- bills? tleman from Colorado is recognized for ing for the FTC to help consumers and Because of this historical new re- 1 hour. to go after illegal credit card practices. strictive process, as part of my com- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, For my constituents back in Colo- mittee assignments, I had to go to the for purposes of debate only, I yield the rado, this bill provides a 38 percent in- Rules Committee on Wednesday night customary 30 minutes to the gen- crease in funding for the Small Busi- just to offer three commonsense tleman from Texas (Mr. SESSIONS). All ness Administration. During an eco- amendments. Not one was made in time yielded is for the purpose of de- nomic downturn, many individuals who order for the debate today. Two dealt bate only. have been laid off open small busi- with allowing the same restrictions GENERAL LEAVE nesses where they can pursue their en- and opportunities for Federal Govern- Mr. PERLMUTTER. I also ask unani- trepreneurial dreams and can be their ment employees and for private con- mous consent that all Members be own bosses. This boost in funding will tractors. given 5 legislative days in which to re- reinvigorate communities across the In a time of record deficits by this vise and extend their remarks on House Nation at the precise time that we Democrat Congress, Congress should Resolution 644. need it. find a better way to deal with the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there For the judicial branch, this bill pro- American taxpayer for the success of objection to the request of the gen- vides the Federal judiciary the funds it this country and for jobs. Instead, they tleman from Colorado? needs to hire additional staff and chose to ignore these amendments and There was no objection. judges. In particular, the past year has ideas. Mr. PERLMUTTER. I yield myself seen a 28 percent increase in the num- My last amendment would have re- such time as I may consume. ber of bankruptcies. This bill will pro- quired this Obama administration to Madam Speaker, House Resolution vide for 142 more staff for Federal post any interaction or communication 644 provides for the consideration of bankruptcy courts to put these busi- with General Motors as a public record. H.R. 3170, the Financial Services and nesses and individuals back on the road Since the American public was not con- General Government Appropriations to recovery. sulted before the takeover of GM, they Act for fiscal year 2010. This is the first Finally, if there is one issue people in should at least be able to monitor now Financial Services Appropriations bill our districts will support in this bill, it how their tax dollars are being spent. under a President who believes Wall is the reinstatement of auto dealer Madam Speaker, today, we are dis- Street actually needs someone to franchise agreements which were sev- cussing the Financial Services Appro- watch it. This bill provides the much ered with little notice earlier this year. priations bill for fiscal year 2010. It is needed resources for the Federal Gov- In my own district, hundreds of work- my intent to focus on the huge in- ernment to improve our oversight of ers were put in jeopardy when GM and crease in spending—no surprise—over Wall Street while investing in small Chrysler terminated their dealerships— last year’s level and to discuss the ma- businesses on Main Street. even long-time profitable franchises. jority party’s destructive initiatives As a member of the House Financial At a time when too many Americans that have intruded into the private sec- Services Committee, we have worked are unemployed, adding more workers tor. It is my idea to talk about how

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The CBO estimates that unem- about the causes of the troubles that This underlying legislation is a 7 per- ployment benefit spending is more exist today in our economy. The Re- cent, or $1.6 billion, increase above the than two-and-a-half times what it was publican administration under George current year’s spending levels, and that at this point last year. The current un- Bush, prosecuting two wars, cutting is excluding the massive stimulus fund- employment rate is now over 9.5 per- taxes for the wealthiest among us, ing. Even Federal Reserve Chairman cent, which is the highest level in 26 helped drive this country into the Ben Bernanke recently stated, Unless years, and their own budget estimates ditch. That, coupled with a penchant, a we demonstrate a strong commitment say it’s going to rise. desire, a real effort to deregulate, to fiscal stability, in the long term, we Madam Speaker, with record deficits unregulate and privatize led to failures will have neither financial stability and growing job loss, you would think all throughout Wall Street and the banking system, starting first with a nor healthy economic growth. that this majority would want to bring $60 million Ponzi scheme conducted by The Congressional Budget Office has the national debt down and try to curb Bernie Madoff, followed in part and at stated that the budget is on an spending. But nope, not going to hap- the same time by a $700 billion failure unsustainable path. This bill does not pen. Not with what’s on the floor again of Wall Street and financial institu- represent a commitment to fiscal sus- today. Last month Financial Services Chairman BARNEY FRANK dropped a bill tions that had to be filled. President tainability. With this legislation, Con- and held a hearing that would redesig- Obama inherited a $1.3 trillion deficit gress only further slows down and im- nate dividends from TARP funds to two as a result of the misguided policies of pedes our economic recovery, and it in- housing slush funds. This would take the Republican Party and the Bush ad- creases the financial burden placed on the $6.2 billion in dividends paid back ministration. our children, grandchildren and on our to the American people and would cre- With that, I will yield 3 minutes to future. ate a brand new spending program. It is my friend from Michigan, Mr. BART With the facade of fiscal sustain- unconscionable that any dividend re- STUPAK. ability, the Obama administration is ceived would be redistributed in new Mr. STUPAK. I thank the gentleman posing sweeping financial reforms that spending projects rather than return- and the coach for yielding me time. will further stretch rather than help ing it to the taxpayer. Again, my I rise today in opposition to the rule the banking industry. The Obama regu- friends on the other side of the aisle and the underlying bill. Madam Speak- latory plan calls for large, inter- continue to tax, borrow and spend er, those of us who respect the right of connected companies to pay a heavy money that not only they do not have, life for the unborn know that when price by limiting companies from mix- but the American public knows that it taxpayers fund abortion, more lives are ing banking and commerce. This poten- comes out of jobs and economic recov- lost to the tragedy of abortion. Out of tially forces companies like General ery for this country. our conviction for the unborn, 180 Electric to spin off its largely lending Madam Speaker, how is this economy Members sent a letter to the Speaker, subsidiary, GE Capital, and turn it into supposed to bounce back with this the chairwoman of the Rules Com- a bank holding company with more Democrat Congress forcing Americans mittee and the chairman of the Appro- regulations, less revenue and less loan to pay for a failed trillion-dollar stim- priations Committee, requesting that capacity. ulus package, a bailout for those who existing pro-life riders be included in Once again, this is the Democratic defaulted on their own mortgages, a any legislation reported out of the Ap- plan to kill private sector jobs and to bailout for those who abused their propriations Committee. These provi- further encumber and harm economic credit cards, a bailout for corporate sions include long-standing restric- recovery. America’s bad decision making, a new tions, some of which have been there b 1100 national energy tax, and a possible $1.5 for more than 30 years, on funding for trillion health care package that will abortion, on the conscience clause and Madam Speaker, what kind of prece- force 120 million Americans out of policies respecting human life. These dent is this administration and Con- their current health care coverage? restrictions are important. They are a gress setting by forcing regulation on When does this malaise stop? Where crucial part of Federal law. But they successful businesses while completely are the jobs? Why are we spending must be reapproved every year, as they avoiding responsibility and trans- more and more money simply to get have been by both Democratic and Re- parency in their own spending habits? more unemployment? Madam Speaker, publican leadership. We asked that The American people know that you it should be asked on the floor of this those policies remain in legislation out shouldn’t spend what you don’t have, House, where are the jobs? Where are of respect for all Americans who iden- and that’s exactly what this Democrat the jobs that were promised by Speaker tify themselves as pro-life and out of majority is doing. According to the PELOSI? They evaporate again today. respect for pro-life Members on both Congressional Budget Office, the In closing, Madam Speaker, I will sides of the aisle. But anticipating the Obama administration is on its way to continue to point out to our friends on possibility that a pro-life appropria- doubling the national debt in 5 years. the other side of the aisle that we sim- tions policy will be deleted, a bipar- Just last week the Congressional Budg- ply cannot tax, we cannot simply spend tisan group of Members asked for a rea- et Office released a monthly budget re- and borrow our way out of the coun- sonable accommodation by the Rules view which states that the Federal try’s economic recession that comes Committee. We asked that, at a min- budget deficit reached $1.1 trillion, and from the Democrats running the imum, the full House be given a reason- this was reached during the month of House, the Senate and the presidency. able opportunity to debate whether we June. According to the CBO, that is Madam Speaker, the misery index of should use taxpayers money to fund $800 billion more than the deficit this country continues to rise under abortions. We asked to just allow us an record through June 2008. The bottom the leadership of the Democratic up-and-down vote on this critical issue. line is that the United States is look- Party, and rising unemployment and When we saw that the ban on govern- ing at a possible $2 trillion record def- record deficits cannot be remedied with ment-funded abortion in the District of icit for this year alone, a long stretch massive increases in spending. Ameri- Columbia was rendered meaningless, 5 from the group of people who talked cans back home are tightening their Democrats, 5 Republicans, 10 Members, about fiscal insanity just before the belts, and the U.S. Congress should be a bipartisan group, went to the Rules election. I think we know what the doing the same. I encourage a ‘‘no’’ Committee and asked for a simple truth is. The Democratic Party is tax vote on this rule and a ‘‘no’’ vote on change, an amendment to strike one and spend. Especially at a time of deep the previous question to amend the word on page 143, line 8, the word Fed- economic recession, this Congress rule to allow for an open rule. eral. Unfortunately our amendment

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We know it because both taxes, and there are people who work my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on the rule car companies filed to plan for reorga- and pay taxes and want to do the right and also to vote ‘‘no’’ on the under- nization on February 17. That plan was thing. The taxpayer advocacy system lying bill in its current form and in op- rejected. We know from Mr. Bloom, needs to get teeth because it is dys- position to the rule, which muzzles the who is the new head of the task force, functional. The IRS does what it wants voices of pro-life Members. why that plan was rejected. In testi- to do and treats taxpayers poorly. And Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I mony before the Senate, he indicated, the taxpayer advocacy needs to appreciate the gentleman coming down ‘‘We rejected that plan because they strengthen its ability to serve. I like to talk about the muzzle that’s been didn’t get rid of enough people, they the language in the TARP oversight. It placed upon Members of this body by didn’t close enough auto plants, and is important to ensure that the TARP Speaker PELOSI. This muzzle affects they didn’t close enough auto dealer- oversight also includes the ability to not just Republicans but Democrats ships across the country.’’ Well, in re- make banks lend. and millions of people’s voices that sponse to that, the car companies, if But, lastly, let me say how grateful I might be heard on the floor of this they wanted the billions, they came am for this language dealing with auto- House. back and presented a plan that will mobile dealers to restore their civil Madam Speaker, at this time I would now cause 300,000 people, 300,000 fami- rights and keep them in this place. Bob like to yield 3 minutes to the gen- lies to be without jobs in this country. Knapp of Knapp Chevrolet in Texas has tleman from Concord Township, Ohio, I would say to my friend from Texas, said, We will lose 10,000 jobs. He is a (Mr. LATOURETTE). you would think, Well, maybe this auto central city car dealership of some 60 Mr. LATOURETTE. I thank my task force knows more about manufac- years old. The atrocity of GM to close friend from Texas for yielding. turing cars and selling cars than the this longstanding, profit-making, em- Madam Speaker, this is a bad rule. rest of us. But perhaps the gentleman ployee-providing institution is a It’s a bad rule because it continues to knows, out of all of the members of the shame. Let us get Chrysler and GM at the table to restore the ownership of muzzle the voices of representatives in President’s task force, do you think these dealerships to their owners and this House that represent millions of anyone has any experience in making a let them sell cars the American way. people. As our friend from Michigan car, selling a car, making a car part? just indicated, we should have a debate The language in this bill is the right No. No, they don’t have any experi- language. I thank those who have on these issues. At the end of the de- ence. bate, we have a vote. Somebody wins, helped to offer this language, but now The SPEAKER pro tempore. The we have to implement the language. somebody loses. time of the gentleman has expired. I can remember, Madam Speaker, in Get these car dealers back doing their Mr. SESSIONS. I yield the gentleman jobs. And to GM and Chrysler, accept happier times—and I define happier 15 additional seconds. times as being when we were in the ma- these appeals, recognizing the large Mr. LATOURETTE. The Wall Street number of jobs that will be lost. Create jority, sadly—that I had the honor to Journal did a survey that indicated be where the Speaker pro tempore is. I a job or save a job, there are jobs here. that most of the members of the Presi- We can save a job. sat for 3 days once doing the Interior dent’s auto task force don’t even own a appropriations bill while Member, after Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I car; and those that do own cars, own a would like to yield 1 minute to the dis- Member, after Member came and spoke foreign car. We have got to stop this tinguished gentleman from Colorado and said what was on their minds on madness; and if we don’t stop the mad- Springs, Mr. LAMBORN. the issues of the day; and then we ness, the only stimulation of the econ- Mr. LAMBORN. I thank the gen- voted. Our Democratic friends knew we omy, as we continue to throw people tleman for yielding. then had more votes than they did. out of work, is going to be those clerks Madam Speaker, I rise today to op- They were going to lose most. They at the unemployment offices across pose the provision in this Financial might win some. But we at least got to America. Services bill that allows taxpayer- talk about it. This is unconscionable. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, funded abortions in the District of Co- I rise to thank a couple of people be- I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman lumbia. We cannot seriously talk about cause even on this horrible rule, there from Texas, Ms. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE. wanting to reduce the number of abor- is some daylight. I want to thank the Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. I thank tions in this country and then turn Rules Committee for protecting from a the gentleman from Colorado for the around and pay for them with taxpayer potential point of order an amendment time. I thank both the chairman and money. Planned Parenthood’s own re- that I inserted into the Financial Serv- ranking member of the Subcommittee searchers report that without public ices appropriations bill during the on Financial Services for what I think funding, 30 percent fewer women have course of the markup; and I want to has been a holistic approach to the abortions. thank Chairman SERRANO and Chair- needs that we are having to address We have seen many polls showing man OBEY for going before the Rules and what has been called an economic that the American people oppose using Committee and protecting it as well. collapse. As it has been based on the their tax dollars for abortions. A poll The amendment simply says that we practices of our past administration, done this year found that 69 percent of will not, as taxpayers in this country, we’re simply trying to put Humpty respondents said they are against re- give billions of dollars to General Mo- Dumpty back together again. I would pealing the Hyde amendment if its re- tors and Chrysler until they come to hope as we make progress on this bill, peal would result in taxpayer funding terms with the hundreds of thousands that as we fund the Small Business Ad- of abortion as a method of birth con- of people they have put out of work. ministration, that we will be reminded trol. Life begins at conception, and I We know that their actions have of the importance of language to advo- cannot, in good conscience, support a thrown 40,000 auto workers out of cate for small businesses. It is very dis- bill that squanders taxpayer money for work. We know that 50,000 people who concerting to find out how difficult it the first time in decades to destroy life worked for Delphi have lost their is for small businesses to actually do in the womb. health coverage. This week we had the business with the Federal Government. I urge my colleagues to reject this auto dealers in town, and the actions of bill. I urge President Obama to reject the President’s auto task force is going b 1115 this bill and to oppose taxpayer-funded to cause the closure of 789 Chrysler Veterans’ businesses, minority-owned abortions in the District of Columbia. dealerships across this country, 2,600 businesses, in essence, they don’t have Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, General Motors dealerships. About 60 an advocate, and our agencies are using before I yield 4 minutes to the gentle- people work at each dealership. Over ‘‘good old boy’’ systems to give busi- woman from the District of Columbia,

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And that is really the issue I want to the Federal funds appropriated under Some Members may mistakenly, oth- speak about at this time, and that is this Act shall be expended for any ers deliberately, come to the floor to that we brought an amendment fully abortion except where the life of the try to impose their will or their vetted within our rules to be allowable, mother would be endangered or where choices or the choices of their citizens had the Democrat majority allowed it the pregnancy is the result of an act of on the citizens of another jurisdiction. to be considered, to protect freedom-of- rape or incest.’’ They wouldn’t stand for that for one speech rights for broadcasters and Mr. LAMBORN. Would the gentleman second in their own jurisdictions, American citizens when it comes to de- yield? whether on abortion or on any other bating political issues and religious Mr. PERLMUTTER. Yes, for 15 sec- issue. We saw the deadly effects that issues on the Nation’s airwaves. onds. can occur, and I appreciate that Mr. The great irony here is in this city Mr. LAMBORN. Thank you for that SERRANO removed from the D.C. appro- we cannot, and in this Chamber can- brief response on my part. Those funds priations an attachment that was re- not, get a vote or even a debate on that are fungible, and that is not a true pro- sponsible for the death and for the ter- amendment under the new regime in hibition. It will be used for taxpayer- rible health of thousands of D.C. resi- charge here in the House. funded abortions. dents when we were barred from using Now in 2007 when democracy was Mr. PERLMUTTER. I thank my a needle exchange program that thou- flourishing a little bit more in this friend. I think the language is about as sands of jurisdictions are able to do. body, and Members of Congress, elected clear as it could be when it says ‘‘none We are not going to stand for it. It is by however many thousands of votes of the Federal funds appropriated.’’ not your business to deal with the and representing more than half a mil- I will now yield 4 minutes to my health of my citizens or to keep us lion people, 650,000 or 660,000 people, friend from the District of Columbia from doing what is required and legal could bring issues to this floor during (Ms. NORTON). to keep them healthy. this one time and have them debated Ms. NORTON. I thank the gentleman Local control is older than the Na- and considered. When Mr. PENCE and I for yielding, and I thank him for mak- tion itself. The war slogan ‘‘no tax- brought the Broadcaster Freedom ing a clarification before I could. ation without representation’’ meant amendment to this floor, and it was al- Let me tell you something about fun- today, as it means in the District when lowed to be considered, 309 Members of gible funds. You go home and tell the you see it on the license plates, ‘‘Take this body voted in favor of it. When we folks in your county or in your city your hands off of the local jurisdiction sought to renew the prohibition on the that the funds that come from the Fed- that is not your own.’’ This is the D.C. Federal Government from putting Fed- eral Government are fungible with budget before you. It contains funds eral censors over the airwaves, we were their local funds, and therefore Con- raised here and nowhere else. denied the opportunity even to have gress should have jurisdiction over The SPEAKER pro tempore. The that debate. You see, the one we got what they do in your local jurisdiction, time of the gentlewoman has expired. passed in 2007 expired 1 year later be- and they may put you out of the House. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, cause it only went for as long as the The fact is that the committee was I would like to inquire as to the appropriations bill. at pains to respect the difference be- amount of time on each side. We have a bill, a bipartisan bill, in tween local and Federal issues, and I The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- committee to make this permanent. very much appreciate that they did. tleman from Colorado has 141⁄2 minutes But once again, the Democratic leader- I’m surprised that Mr. STUPAK would remaining. ship refuses to engage in democracy come to the floor with misinformation The gentleman from Texas has 143⁄4 and allows us even to have a hearing on without looking at the bill to work up minutes remaining. that legislation. Now, the irony is that people on a controversial issue. The Mr. PERLMUTTER. I yield the gen- both Republicans and Democrats in District asks, only be left abortion in tlewoman 1 additional minute. times gone by have abused the Fairness our control insomuch as it is left in the Ms. NORTON. I thank the gentleman Doctrine. Bill Ruder who was assistant control of other Americans. And for his generosity. Secretary of Commerce under John throughout the United States, pursu- This is a local budget. Make no mis- Kennedy admitted to CBS news pro- ant to the Supreme Court decision in take about it: no amendment is in ducer, Fred Friendly, ‘‘Our massive Roe v. Wade, local jurisdictions may order on anybody’s local budget. The strategy was to use the Fairness Doc- use local funds for abortions for poor time for lip service for local control trine to challenge and harass right- women. has run out. We have profound dis- wing broadcasters and hoped the chal- We are American citizens, and we de- agreements on some issues from abor- lenges would be so costly to them that mand to be treated as American citi- tion to vouchers. Go home and deal they would be inhibited and decide it zens. We are older American citizens with them there. Allow us to deal with was too expensive to continue.’’ George than some of you because we were cre- these issues in our own way as a local Will reported in a column December 7, ated as a city with the Nation itself jurisdiction. 2008, that Richard Nixon emulated that more than 200 years ago. I appreciate I appreciate that the Rules Com- process. that our Rules Committee appreciated mittee has indeed respected our citi- What we are trying to do is prevent our citizenship and responded to and zenship. And I demand that other Mem- any party, any politician in Wash- respected it. bers of Congress do so, as well. ington from using a flawed process to Now for those who are new, they Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I silence and gag political speech on the might say, well, why is the D.C. appro- would remind the gentlewoman from airwaves. We all ought to be for that. priations in the Financial Services the District of Columbia that the Now the Fairness Doctrine is gone bill? The proper question is, why is Democratic Party owns the majority in right now. But there are many, includ- Congress having anything to do with this House. It has 60 Senators in the ing leaders on the other side of the the D.C. budget, a local budget? It is Senate, it has the President of the aisle, who have called for its return. none of your affair. And it is an anom- United States, and that is how they Leader after leader, when asked by the aly that we are going to cure soon. But can get their own things done. press, called for its return. Some will the fact is that it is here under the Madam Speaker, at this time, I say, well, no, that is not going to hap- Home Rule Act, which made the Dis- would like to yield 3 minutes to the pen. Well, they have come around with trict of Columbia a self-governing ju- distinguished gentleman from Hood a Trojan horse in the back door and risdiction. It is in the Financial Serv- River, Oregon (Mr. WALDEN). say, we are going to do it a different ices bill because there is no place to Mr. WALDEN. It is kind of ironic for way. We are going to call it ‘‘local- put it. There is no place to put it be- someone who is so passionate about ism.’’ We are going to set up these

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Yet, Stay out of the process and allow us a sible avenues to acquire information we did it for 3 days. vote. Don’t just gag and spend here. regarding how this inequitable decision This party has said, the majority Mr. PERLMUTTER. If I could, I was arrived at. And last week, I, along party now has said we can’t take 3 days would ask my friend from Texas how with 43 Democrats and Republicans on that bill. Okay, then let’s limit the many more speakers he has. We don’t representing 13 different States, re- time. So we agreed here; we have time have any others. And I will close. quested that congressional hearings on limits already set for the Financial Mr. SESSIONS. I appreciate the gen- this issue be held in both the House Services bill. I have 11 amendments tleman asking. Due to the limited time and in the Senate. that were made in order. I’ll be asking that I was allowed by the Rules Com- Now, the amendment I offered simply unanimous consent later, when I offer mittee, I know that we have a lot of prevents funds from being allocated to my amendments, to swap a few of those people, but we have at least three addi- the auto task force until all relevant amendments out to modify them to re- tional speakers. data and documents pertaining to this flect the amendments that were offered Mr. PERLMUTTER. Then I would re- matter are turned over. This is cer- by Members and were not allowed by serve the balance of my time. tainly an extraordinary step, but you the Rules Committee. Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, just and I, and all Americans, are now 60 So it’s not going to be an issue of for the record, I think we are on even percent owners of General Motors, and time. We’ve settled the issue of time. It time about now that is left. Is that an we have every right to use all tools at will tell us whether or not the majority indication, if I can engage with the our disposal to get to the bottom of party simply wants to muscle, not just gentleman, that he is through with his this travesty. this side of the aisle, but certain of My amendment was not made in speakers? their Members as well. order, which is unfortunate. I have spo- The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Yes. I don’t have ken with a number of these salaried re- STUPAK) stood up to oppose the rule be- any other speakers. Somebody may tirees, and they recognize the need to cause the amendment with regard to come wandering in, and I may ask for make sacrifices in order to ensure a Federal funding for abortion was not your indulgence. But at this point, we better economy over this long-term pe- allowed. That is one amendment that I don’t have any speakers. riod that we’re struggling through. will try to modify instead of one of Mr. SESSIONS. I appreciate the en- They did not, however, sign up for hav- mine, or have mine modified to reflect gagement of the gentleman. We will go ing their benefits that they have that amendment. ahead and proceed and run through our earned, the benefits they counted on, Again, it won’t be an issue of time. speakers with an indication that he be- being taken from them, and certainly The question will be, can or will—they lieves he is through at this time. not without a substantive explanation. can—will the majority allow that Madam Speaker, at this time, I I urge my colleagues to vote down modification and allow that amend- would like to yield 3 minutes to the this rule and give the House an oppor- ment to be offered. Under rules of gentleman from Clarence, New York tunity to stand up for hardworking unanimous consent, or under the rules (Mr. LEE). Americans. of this body, under unanimous consent Mr. LEE of New York. I thank my Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, at the majority party can agree to modify friend from Texas for yielding. this time I would like to yield 3 min- any amendment that is offered by a I rise to strongly oppose the rule. I utes to the distinguished gentleman Member. And so it’s not a question if had offered an amendment to this from Mesa, Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). they can. The question is if they will. measure that deals with one of the Mr. FLAKE. I have 3 minutes. I’d Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, at less-discussed aspects of the restruc- like to, if I can, on my time, engage this time I would like to yield 3 min- turing of the auto industry and, that the gentleman in a colloquy about the utes to the gentleman from Hamilton, is, the treatment of retirees. By now rule. I was told earlier that I was dis- New Jersey, Mr. SMITH. we all have heard the stories of work- cussing an amendment, I’m sorry, a Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam ers who have given much of their lives point of order on unfunded mandates so Speaker, Ms. NORTON earlier suggested to these companies, only to see their we couldn’t really talk about the rule. that prohibiting funding for abortion, retirement benefits slashed or com- But now we are talking about the rule, over which we have constitutional ju- pletely lost. But with Delphi Corpora- so I’d like to have some kind of window risdiction, is none of our affair. I would tion, which is GM’s largest parts sup- into the mind of the Rules Committee respectfully submit, Madam Speaker, plier, we have an incredibly egregious as to why certain amendments were al- defending innocent and inconvenient case of inequity. lowed on an appropriation bill and cer- children, protecting them from vio- As part of the restructuring agree- tain amendments weren’t. If I could en- lence, is always our affair. ment, GM agreed to assume the pen- gage the Member in a colloquy, I’d Human rights, and the defense of sion benefits of Delphi’s hourly work- enjoy that. human rights, protecting the weak and ers, 100 percent guaranteed, while the Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, the most vulnerable, is always our af- salaried workers’ pension liabilities I will let the gentleman do a soliloquy. fair. So I would respectfully ask Mem- will be turned over to the federally I am not going to enter into a colloquy. bers to reject this rule. chartered Pension Benefit Guaranty Mr. FLAKE. I don’t blame the Mem- Last week, President Obama told, of Corporation. When these pensions are ber for not wanting to talk about this. all people, the Pope, that he wanted to turned over to the PBGC, salaried re- And I really feel for members of the reduce abortion. Oh, really? This week, tirees stand to lose up to as much as 70 Rules Committee that are forced to pursuant to Mr. Obama’s 2010 budget percent of their pension payments. carry out the bidding of the leadership, policy request, the House is getting because this clearly, this clearly is a ready to reverse a longstanding pro-life b 1130 decision from the top, this year, to de- policy that prohibits taxpayer funding So basically, we have two groups of clare martial law on appropriation for abortions except in the rare cases of employees who’ve worked side by side bills and not allow Members of Con- rape, incest or to save the life of the for the same company for decades, and gress to bring amendments to the floor mother. being treated so differently by the gov- under an open rule that we have tradi- Today’s vote isn’t just about whether ernment. tionally, and this has been the hall- pro-life Americans will be forced to My view, and that of a number of mark of this institution—openness. subsidize dismembering unborn chil- Members on both sides of the aisle, is The gentleman from Ohio (Mr. dren to death, or paying to poison un- that it is fundamentally unfair, and it LATOURETTE) mentioned that he’d been born children to death, or delivering

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The evidence grows gagged, not only by Speaker PELOSI, and Exchange Commission was, in ef- every day. but the Rules Committee. fect, rendered neutral and neutered Retaining current law, and that’s Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous under the prior administration, expos- what the Lincoln Davis, Todd Tiahrt consent to insert the text of the ing the country to gigantic Ponzi amendment would have done and amendment and extraneous material schemes like that conducted by Ber- should do if this rule goes down, actu- immediately prior to the vote on the nard Madoff. ally reduces abortion. Some of my col- previous question. We need to make sure that our Fed- leagues have already pointed this out. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there eral Trade Commission is fully funded It couldn’t be more clear. The evidence objection to the request of the gen- so that it can protect consumers and is in. When you deny funding for abor- tleman from Texas? businesses alike against unfair and de- tion, the numbers go down. So when There was no objection. ceptive trade practices. The Judiciary President Obama says he wants to re- Mr. SESSIONS. I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on has to be staffed to handle all the duce abortions, the answer is to take the previous question, a ‘‘no’’ vote on bankruptcies that have occurred. The away the public subsidy. the rule, and once again, a demand bill that is pending that we propose My friend on the other side said the from the Republican Party where we will assist the Federal Government in bill restricts no Federal funds. We have want to know where are the jobs that managing these affairs. jurisdiction over all the funds with re- were promised, Madam Speaker. Finally, Mr. LATOURETTE’s amend- gard to this issue. If we want to save a I yield back the balance of my time. ment concerning the auto dealers is an life, please don’t use that kind of very Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, important portion of this bill, to give thin and, I think, very shallow argu- I yield myself such time as I might those who had franchises and were ter- ment. Saving a life in the District of consume to close. minated improperly the right to get Columbia is no different than saving a First, to my friend from Oregon and their franchise back and their dealer- life anywhere in the United States of his concern about the fairness doctrine, ships open and going again, thereby America. These are our children. We there is nothing in the bill that allows saving jobs. need to protect and safeguard those for the fairness doctrine. He was con- b 1145 children from the violence of abortion. cerned about a smile that I had on my If you want to reduce abortion, face because I remember when the gen- This is an important piece of legisla- Madam Speaker, and colleagues, don’t tleman brought the amendment last tion. This bill helps keep the govern- subsidize it. The Gutmacher Institute, year and I supported his amendment. ment running, so providing the funds Planned Parenthood’s research arm, But there is nothing in the bill that that exist in the bill is something that has said that between 20 and 35 percent provides for the fairness doctrine. And we must move forward on. do not get abortions under the Med- in effect, what he’s trying to do is re- I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the previous icaid program because of the Hyde strain something that doesn’t exist. So question and on the rule. amendment. that’s point number one. The material previously referred to There are millions of children walk- Point number two: to my friend from by Mr. SESSIONS is as follows: ing in America. There are thousands of New Jersey, I respect his passion about AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 644 OFFERED BY MR. children in the District of Columbia abortion and his feelings about abor- SESSIONS OF TEXAS who today are enjoying their summer tion. It is a very emotional and dif- Strike the resolved clause and all that fol- vacation, playing ball, having fun, get- ficult discussion. But section 812 of the lows and insert the following: ting ready to go back to school in late bill, at page 143, couldn’t be more clear: Resolved, That immediately upon the August and early September, because None of the Federal funds appropriated adoption of this resolution the Speaker under this Act shall be expended for shall, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, the subsidy was not there to effectuate declare the House resolved into the Com- their very painful demise through abor- any abortion except where the life of mittee of the Whole House on the state of tion. the mother would be endangered, or the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. Abortion is child abuse. It is violence where the pregnancy is the result of an 3170) making appropriations for financial against children. Vote ‘‘no’’ on this act of rape or incest. services and general government for the fis- rule. So to those two specific points, I cal year ending September 30, 2010, and for Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, this wanted to make my comments. other purposes. The first reading of the bill debate today, once again focuses on As to my friend from Texas and his shall be dispensed with. All points of order jobs, more spending by this Democrat closing argument, it simply doesn’t against consideration of the bill are waived hold water. The administration that except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of majority, higher unemployment, more rule XXI. General debate shall be confined to taxation, further government intrusion preceded the Obama administration, the bill and shall not exceed one hour equal- into the financial sector of this coun- the administration of George Bush, ly divided and controlled by the chairman try. And we’ve heard about even some drove this country into a fiscal ditch. and ranking minority member of the Com- issues dealing with abortion that the And it’s going to take everything that mittee on Appropriations. After general de- gentleman, Mr. STUPAK, brought to we have to get out of that ditch. The bate the bill shall be considered for amend- this floor, that the gentleman, Mr. banking system almost collapsed. Jobs ment under the five-minute rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for fail- SMITH brought to this floor. So I’ll be were lost. Plants were closed. Busi- nesses were shuttered. Homes were ure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are asking for a ‘‘no’’ vote on the previous waived. During consideration of the bill for question so that we can amend the rule foreclosed. And it is with great effort, amendment, the Chairman of the Committee to do it right, to go back to what es- great energy that we are trying to re- of the Whole may accord priority in recogni- sentially has been 200 years worth of verse what occurred because of the tion on the basis of whether the Member of- open rules on appropriations. reckless actions of that administra- fering an amendment has caused it to be There’s no question that this rule the tion. printed in the portion of the Congressional majority brings forth today will only Under this bill, there is more money Record designated for that purpose in clause cement the dangerous precedent that invested in the Small Business Admin- 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall istration to encourage and build and be considered as read. When the committee the majority is setting every single rises and reports the bill back to the House day. strengthen our small businesses which with a recommendation that the bill do pass, Madam Speaker, it’s so sad because have been hurt by this recession. But the previous question shall be considered as no new Member of this body in the last that is the engine that will ultimately ordered on the bill and amendments thereto session or this session has ever seen an drive this economy. We need to get to final passage without intervening motion

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Costa Jackson-Lee Murphy, Tim This vote, the vote on whether to order the The yeas and nays were ordered. Costello (TX) Murtha previous question on a special rule, is not Courtney Jenkins Myrick The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Crenshaw Johnson (IL) Nadler (NY) merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- Crowley Johnson, E. B. Napolitano dering the previous question is a vote ceedings on this question will be post- Cuellar Johnson, Sam Neal (MA) against the Democratic majority agenda and poned. Culberson Jones Neugebauer a vote to allow the opposition, at least for Cummings Jordan (OH) Nunes the moment, to offer an alternative plan. It f Dahlkemper Kagen Nye is a vote about what the House should be de- Davis (AL) Kanjorski Obey bating. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Davis (CA) Kaptur Olson Mr. Clarence Cannon’s Precedents of the PRO TEMPORE Davis (IL) Kennedy Olver House of Representatives, (VI, 308–311) de- Davis (KY) Kildee Ortiz scribes the vote on the previous question on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Davis (TN) Kilpatrick (MI) Pallone Deal (GA) Kilroy Pascrell the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings DeFazio Kind Pastor (AZ) consideration of the subject before the House will resume on questions previously DeGette King (IA) Paul being made by the Member in charge.’’ To postponed. Votes will be taken in the Delahunt King (NY) Paulsen defeat the previous question is to give the following order: DeLauro Kingston Payne opposition a chance to decide the subject be- Dent Kirk Perlmutter fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s H.R. 1442, by the yeas and nays; Diaz-Balart, L. Kirkpatrick (AZ) Perriello ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that H.R. 129, by the yeas and nays; Diaz-Balart, M. Kissell Peters ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the de- H.R. 2188, by the yeas and nays; Dicks Klein (FL) Peterson mand for the previous question passes the H.R. 409, by the yeas and nays; Doggett Kline (MN) Petri Donnelly (IN) Kosmas Pingree (ME) control of the resolution to the opposition’’ ordering the previous question on H. Doyle Kratovil Pitts in order to offer an amendment. On March Res. 644, by the yeas and nays; Dreier Kucinich Platts 15, 1909, a member of the majority party of- adopting H. Res. 644, if ordered; Driehaus Lamborn Poe (TX) fered a rule resolution. The House defeated H. Res. 543, by the yeas and nays. Duncan Lance Polis (CO) the previous question and a member of the Edwards (MD) Langevin Pomeroy opposition rose to a parliamentary inquiry, The first electronic vote will be con- Edwards (TX) Larsen (WA) Posey asking who was entitled to recognition. ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Ehlers Larson (CT) Price (GA) Speaker Joseph G. Cannon (R-Illinois) said: electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Ellison Latham Price (NC) ‘‘The previous question having been refused, Ellsworth LaTourette Putnam minute votes. Emerson Latta Quigley the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- f Engel Lee (CA) Radanovich gerald, who had asked the gentleman to Etheridge Lee (NY) Rahall yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to PROVIDING FOR SALE OF FED- Fallin Levin Rangel the first recognition.’’ Farr Lewis (CA) Rehberg Because the vote today may look bad for ERAL INTEREST IN SALT LAKE Fattah Lewis (GA) Reichert the Democratic majority they will say ‘‘the CITY LAND Filner Linder Reyes Flake Lipinski Richardson vote on the previous question is simply a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- vote on whether to proceed to an immediate Fleming LoBiondo Rodriguez vote on adopting the resolution . . . [and} finished business is the vote on the mo- Forbes Loebsack Roe (TN) tion to suspend the rules and pass the Fortenberry Lofgren, Zoe Rogers (AL) has no substantive legislative or policy im- Foster Lowey Rogers (KY) plications whatsoever.’’ But that is not what bill, H.R. 1442, as amended, on which Foxx Luetkemeyer Rogers (MI) they have always said. Listen to the defini- the yeas and nays were ordered. Frank (MA) Luja´ n Rohrabacher tion of the previous question used in the The Clerk read the title of the bill. Franks (AZ) Lummis Rooney Floor Procedures Manual published by the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Frelinghuysen Lungren, Daniel Ros-Lehtinen Fudge E. Roskam Rules Committee in the 109th Congress, question is on the motion offered by (page 56). Here’s how the Rules Committee Gallegly Lynch Ross described the rule using information from the gentlewoman from Guam (Ms. Garrett (NJ) Mack Rothman (NJ) BORDALLO) that the House suspend the Gerlach Maffei Roybal-Allard Congressional Quarterly’s ‘‘American Con- Giffords Maloney Royce gressional Dictionary’’: ‘‘If the previous rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1442, as Gingrey (GA) Manzullo Ruppersberger question is defeated, control of debate shifts amended. Gonzalez Marchant Rush to the leading opposition member (usually The vote was taken by electronic de- Goodlatte Markey (CO) Ryan (OH) the minority Floor Manager) who then man- vice, and there were—yeas 422, nays 0, Gordon (TN) Markey (MA) Ryan (WI) Granger Marshall Salazar ages an hour of debate and may offer a ger- not voting 10, as follows: mane amendment to the pending business.’’ Graves Massa Sa´ nchez, Linda Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House of [Roll No. 548] Grayson Matheson T. Representatives, the subchapter titled Green, Al Matsui Sanchez, Loretta YEAS—422 Green, Gene McCarthy (CA) Sarbanes ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal Abercrombie Bilirakis Buchanan Griffith McCarthy (NY) Scalise to order the previous question on such a rule Ackerman Bishop (GA) Burgess Grijalva McCaul Schakowsky [a special rule reported from the Committee Aderholt Bishop (NY) Burton (IN) Guthrie McClintock Schauer on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- Adler (NJ) Bishop (UT) Butterfield Gutierrez McCollum Schiff ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- Akin Blackburn Buyer Hall (NY) McCotter Schmidt tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: Upon rejec- Alexander Blumenauer Calvert Hall (TX) McDermott Schock tion of the motion for the previous question Altmire Blunt Camp Halvorson McGovern Schwartz Andrews Boccieri Campbell Hare McHenry Scott (GA) on a resolution reported from the Committee Arcuri Boehner Cantor Harman McHugh Scott (VA) on Rules, control shifts to the Member lead- Austria Bonner Cao Harper McIntyre Sensenbrenner ing the opposition to the previous question, Baca Bono Mack Capito Hastings (FL) McKeon Serrano who may offer a proper amendment or mo- Bachmann Boozman Capps Hastings (WA) McMahon Sessions tion and who controls the time for debate Bachus Boren Capuano Heinrich McMorris Sestak thereon.’’ Baird Boswell Cardoza Heller Rodgers Shadegg Clearly, the vote on the previous question Baldwin Boucher Carnahan Hensarling McNerney Shea-Porter on a rule does have substantive policy impli- Barrett (SC) Boustany Carney Herger Meek (FL) Sherman cations. It is one of the only available tools Barrow Boyd Carson (IN) Herseth Sandlin Meeks (NY) Shimkus Bartlett Brady (PA) Carter Higgins Melancon Shuler for those who oppose the Democratic major- Barton (TX) Brady (TX) Cassidy Hill Mica Shuster ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- Bean Braley (IA) Castle Himes Michaud Simpson native views the opportunity to offer an al- Becerra Bright Castor (FL) Hinchey Miller (FL) Sires ternative plan. Berkley Broun (GA) Chaffetz Hinojosa Miller (MI) Skelton Mr. PERLMUTTER. I yield back the Berman Brown (SC) Chandler Hirono Miller (NC) Slaughter Berry Brown, Corrine Childers Hodes Miller, Gary Smith (NE) balance of my time, and I move the Biggert Brown-Waite, Clarke Hoekstra Miller, George Smith (NJ) previous question on the resolution. Bilbray Ginny Clay Holden Minnick Smith (TX)

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:38 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.002 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H8200 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2009 Smith (WA) Thornberry Waters To the best of the Secretary of State’s woman, State assemblywoman and Snyder Tiahrt Watson knowledge and belief at this time, there is no chair of the Assembly appropriations Souder Tiberi Watt contest to this election. Space Tierney committee, vice chair of the California Waxman As soon as the official results are certified Speier Titus State Board of Equalization, and now a Weiner to this office by Los Angeles County, an offi- Spratt Tonko Welch cial Certificate of Election will be prepared Member of Congress. Stark Towns Westmoreland The causes she has championed over Stearns Tsongas Wexler for transmittal as required by law. Stupak Turner the years are as varied and important Whitfield Sincerely, Sullivan Upton Wilson (OH) ——— as the offices she has served in. As Sutton Van Hollen Wilson (SC) (For Cathy Mitchell, Chief, chair of the Assembly appropriations Tanner Vela´ zquez Taylor Visclosky Wittman Elections Division). committee, she ensured that programs Wolf Teague Walden f benefiting students, people with dis- Terry Walz Woolsey abilities, and the elderly were properly Thompson (CA) Wamp Wu SWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE funded. Her effectiveness extended to Thompson (MS) Wasserman Yarmuth JUDY CHU, OF CALIFORNIA, AS A Thompson (PA) Schultz Young (AK) the Assembly floor, building coalitions MEMBER OF THE HOUSE to pass legislation that enhanced pro- NOT VOTING—10 Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I ask tections for victims of domestic vio- Coffman (CO) Johnson (GA) Schrader lence, strengthened hate crime laws, Dingell Lucas Young (FL) unanimous consent that the gentle- Eshoo Oberstar woman from California, the Honorable and brought much-needed improve- Gohmert Pence JUDY CHU, be permitted to take the ments to public school facilities. Her experience as a professor, public b 1212 oath of office today. Her certificate of election has not ar- servant, and advocate for families and So (two-thirds being in the affirma- rived, but there is no contest and no the less fortunate will make her an im- tive) the rules were suspended and the question has been raised with regard to portant voice in this Congress. I know bill, as amended, was passed. her election. she’s ready to hit the ground running. The result of the vote was announced The SPEAKER. Is there objection to Please join me in welcoming Dr. Chu as above recorded. the request of the gentleman from to the House of Representatives. A motion to reconsider was laid on California? I yield to the gentlewoman from the table. There was no objection. California (Ms. Chu). Ms. CHU. Speaker PELOSI and fellow Stated for: The SPEAKER. Will the Representa- Members of the House of Representa- Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- tive-elect and the members of the Cali- tives, I’m so honored and humbled to er, on rollcall No. 548, I was unavoidably de- fornia delegation present themselves in be here in this great hall of Congress. tained. Had I been present, I would have the well. All Members will rise, and the I’m especially honored to follow in the voted ‘‘yea.’’ Representative-elect will raise her footsteps of my mentor, Secretary of Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I was not right hand. Labor Hilda Solis, whose support and present during the rollcall vote No. 548 on July Ms. CHU appeared at the bar of the 16. I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ encouragement I truly cherish. House and took the oath of office, as I am proud to have been elected by a f follows: district of people in California, in the COMMUNICATION FROM THE Do you solemnly swear or affirm that San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles, CLERK OF THE HOUSE you will support and defend the Con- that is diverse, that is working class, stitution of the United States against The SPEAKER laid before the House and that cares deeply about its senior all enemies, foreign and domestic; that centers, parks, and community centers. the following communication from the you will bear true faith and allegiance Clerk of the House of Representatives: They are anxious to ensure that their to the same; that you take this obliga- kids will have a job when they grad- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, tion freely, without any mental res- uate from college, that they don’t have HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ervation or purpose of evasion; and Washington, DC, July 16, 2009. to fear getting sick, and that they can that you will well and faithfully dis- be secure in staying in their homes. I Hon.NANCY PELOSI, charge the duties of the office on which The Speaker, House of Representatives, look forward to working with you and Washington, DC. you are about to enter, so help you making sure that this happens. DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: I have the honor to God. I want to thank my supporters for be- transmit herewith a facsimile copy of a let- The SPEAKER. Congratulations, you lieving in me so strongly. And they are ter received from Ms. Cathy Mitchell, Chief are now a Member of the 111th Con- up there. I want to thank my family, of the Elections Division of the California gress. my nieces—my family especially. My Secretary of State’s office, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the f husband, Mike Eng. It is at times like this when I think Special Election held July 14, 2009, the Hon- b 1215 orable Judy Chu was elected Representative about my grandfather, who came to to Congress for the Thirty-Second Congres- WELCOMING THE HONORABLE this country with nothing. He worked sional District, State of California. JUDY CHU TO THE HOUSE OF hard and opened up a small Chinese With best wishes, I am REPRESENTATIVES restaurant and working night and day, Sincerely, day and night, and he used that very The SPEAKER. The gentleman from LORRAINE C. MILLER expensive labor—his sons—to make California (Mr. STARK) is recognized for (By Robert F. Reeves, Deputy Clerk). ends meet. And now, two generations Enclosure. 1 minute. later, here I am. ELECTIONS DIVISION, Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, as the STATE OF CALIFORNIA, America is truly the land of oppor- dean of the California delegation, it is tunity. I thank you all very much. Sacramento, CA, July 15, 2009. my duty and a deep pleasure to intro- Hon. LORRAINE C. MILLER, duce the newest addition to our delega- f Clerk, House of Representatives, The Capitol, Washington, DC. tion, Dr. JUDY CHU. The election of Dr. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER DEAR MS. MILLER: This is to advise you CHU is groundbreaking—not only be- The SPEAKER. Under clause 5(d) of that the unofficial results of the Special cause she’s a Renaissance woman—she rule XX, the Chair announces to the Election held on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, for taught psychology at East Los Angeles House that, in light of the administra- Representative in Congress from the Thirty- Community College—but also because tion of the oath of office to the gentle- Second Congressional District of California, she’s the first Chinese American woman from California (Ms. CHU), the show that Judy Chu received 15,238 votes or woman ever to serve in Congress. 61.67% of the total number of votes cast for whole number of the House is 434. Dr. CHU’s impressive record as an that office. f elected official goes back over a few According to the unofficial results, Judy ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Chu has been elected as Representative in years. She was elected to the Garvey Congress from the Thirty-Second Congres- School District’s Board in 1985. She’s The SPEAKER. Without objection, 5- sional District of California. held the title of mayor, city council- minute voting will continue.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:38 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.004 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE July 16, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8201 There was no objection. Kingston Moore (KS) Schiff NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER Kirk Moore (WI) Schmidt RESOLUTION RAISING A QUES- f Kirkpatrick (AZ) Moran (KS) Schock Kissell Moran (VA) Schwartz TION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF LOS PADRES FOREST LAND Klein (FL) Murphy (CT) Scott (GA) THE HOUSE CONVEYANCE Kline (MN) Murphy (NY) Scott (VA) Mr. WALDEN. Madam Speaker, pur- Kosmas Murphy, Patrick Sensenbrenner The SPEAKER. The unfinished busi- Kratovil Murphy, Tim Serrano suant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, I ness is the vote on the motion to sus- Kucinich Murtha Sessions hereby notify the House of my inten- pend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. Lamborn Myrick Sestak tion to offer a resolution as a question 129, as amended, on which the yeas and Lance Nadler (NY) Shadegg of the privileges of the House. nays were ordered. Langevin Napolitano Shea-Porter The form of my resolution is as fol- Larsen (WA) Neal (MA) Sherman lows: The Clerk read the title of the bill. Larson (CT) Neugebauer Shimkus The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. ED- Latham Nunes Shuler Whereas the gentleman from Oregon, Mr. WARDS of Maryland). The question is on LaTourette Nye Shuster Walden submitted an amendment to the the motion offered by the gentlewoman Latta Oberstar Simpson Committee on Rules to H.R. 3170, the Finan- Lee (CA) Obey Skelton cial Services and General Government Ap- from Guam (Ms. BORDALLO) that the Lee (NY) Olson Slaughter propriations Act; House suspend the rules and pass the Levin Olver Smith (NE) Whereas the said gentleman’s amendment bill, H.R. 129, as amended. Lewis (CA) Ortiz Smith (NJ) would have protected the free speech rights This is a 5-minute vote. Lewis (GA) Pallone Smith (TX) of broadcasters and American citizens by Linder Pascrell Smith (WA) prohibiting funds made available in the Act The vote was taken by electronic de- Lipinski Pastor (AZ) Snyder vice, and there were—yeas 422, nays 0, from being used to implement the Fairness LoBiondo Paul Souder Doctrine and certain broadcast localism reg- not voting 11, as follows: Loebsack Paulsen Space ulations, [Roll No. 549] Lofgren, Zoe Payne Speier Whereas a similar amendment was adopted Lowey Perlmutter Spratt by the House in 2007 during consideration of YEAS—422 Luetkemeyer Perriello Stark H.R. 2829, the Financial Services and General Abercrombie Cassidy Frelinghuysen Luja´ n Peters Stearns Ackerman Castle Fudge Lummis Peterson Stupak Government Appropriations Act, 2008 by a Aderholt Castor (FL) Gallegly Lungren, Daniel Petri Sullivan vote of 309 yeas and 115 nays, and became Adler (NJ) Chaffetz Garrett (NJ) E. Pingree (ME) Sutton law, but the Democratic leadership allowed Akin Chandler Gerlach Lynch Pitts Tanner the provision to expire; Alexander Childers Giffords Mack Platts Taylor Whereas the gentleman’s amendment com- Altmire Chu Gingrey (GA) Maffei Poe (TX) Teague plied with all applicable Rules of the House Andrews Clarke Gohmert Maloney Polis (CO) Terry for amendments to appropriations measures Arcuri Cleaver Gonzalez Manzullo Pomeroy Thompson (CA) and would have been in order under an open Austria Clyburn Goodlatte Marchant Posey Thompson (MS) amendment process; but regrettably the Baca Coble Gordon (TN) Markey (CO) Price (GA) Thompson (PA) Bachmann Coffman (CO) Granger House Democratic leadership has dramati- Price (NC) Thornberry Baird Cohen Graves Markey (MA) cally and historically reduced the oppor- Baldwin Cole Grayson Marshall Putnam Tiahrt tunity for free speech on this Floor, and Barrett (SC) Conaway Green, Al Massa Quigley Tiberi Whereas the Speaker, Mrs. Pelosi, the Barrow Connolly (VA) Green, Gene Matheson Radanovich Tierney Democratic leadership, and the chairman of Bartlett Conyers Griffith Matsui Rahall Tonko the Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Obey, Barton (TX) Cooper Grijalva McCarthy (CA) Rangel Towns prevented the House from voting on the Bean Costa Guthrie McCarthy (NY) Rehberg Tsongas amendment by excluding it from the list of Becerra Costello Gutierrez McCaul Reichert Turner Berkley Courtney Hall (NY) McClintock Reyes Upton amendments made in order under the rule Berman Crenshaw Halvorson McCollum Richardson Van Hollen for the bill: Now, therefore, be it Berry Crowley Hare McCotter Rodriguez Visclosky Resolved, That H. Res. 644, the rule to ac- Biggert Cuellar Harman McDermott Roe (TN) Walden company H.R. 3170, be amended to allow the Bilbray Culberson Harper McGovern Rogers (AL) Walz gentleman from Oregon’s amendment be con- Bilirakis Cummings Hastings (FL) McHenry Rogers (KY) Wamp sidered and voted on in the Houses. Bishop (GA) Dahlkemper Hastings (WA) McHugh Rogers (MI) Wasserman Bishop (NY) Davis (AL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Heinrich McIntyre Rohrabacher Schultz Bishop (UT) Davis (CA) Heller rule IX, a resolution offered from the McKeon Rooney Waters Blackburn Davis (IL) Hensarling McMahon Ros-Lehtinen Watson floor by a Member other than the ma- Blumenauer Davis (KY) Herger jority leader or the minority leader as Blunt Davis (TN) Herseth Sandlin McMorris Roskam Watt Boccieri Deal (GA) Higgins Rodgers Ross Waxman a question of the privileges of the Boehner DeFazio Hill McNerney Rothman (NJ) Weiner House has immediate precedence only Bonner DeGette Himes Meek (FL) Roybal-Allard Welch at a time designated by the Chair with- Bono Mack Delahunt Hinchey Meeks (NY) Royce Westmoreland in 2 legislative days after the resolu- Boozman DeLauro Hinojosa Melancon Ruppersberger Wexler Boren Dent Hirono Mica Ryan (OH) Whitfield tion is properly noticed. Boswell Diaz-Balart, L. Hodes Michaud Ryan (WI) Wilson (OH) Pending that designation, the form of Boucher Diaz-Balart, M. Hoekstra Miller (FL) Salazar Wilson (SC) the resolution noticed by the gen- Boustany Dicks Holden Miller (MI) Sa´ nchez, Linda Wittman tleman from Oregon will appear in the Boyd Dingell Holt Miller (NC) T. Wolf Brady (PA) Doggett Honda Miller, Gary Sanchez, Loretta Woolsey RECORD at this point. Brady (TX) Donnelly (IN) Hoyer Miller, George Sarbanes Wu The Chair will not at this point de- Braley (IA) Doyle Hunter Minnick Scalise Yarmuth termine whether the resolution con- Bright Dreier Inglis Mitchell Schakowsky Young (AK) Broun (GA) Driehaus Inslee stitutes a question of privilege. That Mollohan Schauer Brown (SC) Duncan Israel determination will be made at the time Brown, Corrine Edwards (MD) Issa NOT VOTING—11 designated for consideration of the res- Brown-Waite, Edwards (TX) Jackson (IL) olution. Ginny Ehlers Jackson-Lee Bachus Pence Titus Buchanan Ellison (TX) Clay Rush Vela´ zquez f Burgess Ellsworth Jenkins Hall (TX) Schrader Young (FL) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Burton (IN) Emerson Johnson (GA) Lucas Sires Butterfield Engel Johnson (IL) PRO TEMPORE Buyer Eshoo Johnson, E.B. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Calvert Etheridge Johnson, Sam b 1229 Camp Fallin Jones objection, 5-minute voting will con- Campbell Farr Jordan (OH) So (two-thirds being in the affirma- tinue. Cantor Fattah Kagen There was no objection. Cao Filner Kanjorski tive) the rules were suspended and the Capito Flake Kaptur bill, as amended, was passed. f Capps Fleming Kennedy Capuano Forbes Kildee The result of the vote was announced JOINT VENTURES FOR BIRD HABI- Cardoza Fortenberry Kilpatrick (MI) as above recorded. TAT CONSERVATION ACT OF 2009 Carnahan Foster Kilroy The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Carney Foxx Kind A motion to reconsider was laid on finished business is the vote on the mo- Carson (IN) Frank (MA) King (IA) the table. Carter Franks (AZ) King (NY) tion to suspend the rules and pass the

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:40 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.027 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H8202 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2009 bill, H.R. 2188, as amended, on which McCaul Platts Skelton Mrs. HALVORSON. Madam Speaker, on the yeas and nays were ordered. McClintock Poe (TX) Slaughter McCollum Polis (CO) Smith (NE) rollcall No. 550, had I been present, I would The Clerk read the title of the bill. McCotter Pomeroy Smith (NJ) have voted ‘‘yea.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. The McDermott Posey Smith (WA) McGovern Price (GA) f question is on the motion offered by Souder McHenry Price (NC) Space the gentlewoman from Guam (Ms. McHugh Putnam Speier LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY McIntyre Quigley BORDALLO) that the House suspend the Spratt LAND CONVEYANCE McKeon Radanovich Stark rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2188, as McMorris Rahall Stearns The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- amended. Rodgers Rangel Stupak McNerney Rehberg finished business is the vote on the mo- This is a 5-minute vote. Sullivan Meek (FL) Reichert tion to suspend the rules and pass the The vote was taken by electronic de- Sutton Meeks (NY) Reyes bill, H.R. 409, as amended, on which the vice, and there were—yeas 400, nays 0, Tanner Melancon Richardson yeas and nays were ordered. not voting 33, as follows: Mica Rodriguez Taylor Michaud Roe (TN) Teague The Clerk read the title of the bill. [Roll No. 550] Miller (FL) Rogers (AL) Terry The SPEAKER pro tempore. The YEAS—400 Miller (MI) Rogers (KY) Thompson (CA) question is on the motion offered by Miller (NC) Rogers (MI) Thompson (MS) Abercrombie Conyers Hill Miller, Gary Rohrabacher Thompson (PA) the gentleman from California (Mr. Ackerman Cooper Himes Miller, George Rooney Tiahrt BACA) that the House suspend the rules Aderholt Costa Hinchey Minnick Ros-Lehtinen Tiberi and pass the bill, H.R. 409, as amended. Akin Costello Hinojosa Mitchell Roskam Tierney Alexander Courtney Hirono Mollohan Ross Titus This is a 5-minute vote. Altmire Crenshaw Hodes Moore (WI) Rothman (NJ) Tonko The vote was taken by electronic de- Andrews Cuellar Hoekstra Moran (KS) Roybal-Allard Towns vice, and there were—yeas 406, nays 0, Arcuri Culberson Holden Moran (VA) Royce Tsongas Austria Cummings Holt not voting 27, as follows: Murphy (CT) Ruppersberger Turner Baca Dahlkemper Honda Murphy, Patrick Rush Upton [Roll No. 551] Bachmann Davis (AL) Hoyer Murphy, Tim Ryan (OH) Bachus Davis (CA) Hunter Van Hollen YEAS—406 Murtha Ryan (WI) ´ Baird Davis (IL) Inglis Velazquez Abercrombie Cassidy Franks (AZ) Myrick Salazar Visclosky Baldwin Davis (KY) Issa ´ Ackerman Castle Frelinghuysen Nadler (NY) Sanchez, Linda Walden Barrett (SC) Davis (TN) Jackson (IL) Napolitano T. Aderholt Castor (FL) Fudge Walz Barrow Deal (GA) Jackson-Lee Neal (MA) Sanchez, Loretta Adler (NJ) Chaffetz Gallegly Wamp Bartlett DeFazio (TX) Neugebauer Sarbanes Akin Chandler Garrett (NJ) Wasserman Becerra DeGette Jenkins Nunes Scalise Alexander Childers Gerlach Schultz Berkley Delahunt Johnson (GA) Nye Schakowsky Altmire Chu Giffords Waters Berman DeLauro Johnson (IL) Oberstar Schauer Andrews Clarke Gingrey (GA) Berry Dent Johnson, E. B. Obey Schiff Watson Arcuri Clay Gohmert Biggert Diaz-Balart, L. Johnson, Sam Olver Schmidt Watt Austria Cleaver Gonzalez Bilbray Diaz-Balart, M. Jones Ortiz Schock Waxman Baca Clyburn Goodlatte Bilirakis Dicks Jordan (OH) Pallone Scott (GA) Weiner Bachmann Coble Gordon (TN) Bishop (GA) Dingell Kagen Pascrell Scott (VA) Welch Bachus Coffman (CO) Graves Bishop (NY) Doggett Kanjorski Pastor (AZ) Sensenbrenner Westmoreland Baird Cohen Grayson Bishop (UT) Donnelly (IN) Kaptur Paul Sessions Wexler Baldwin Cole Green, Al Blackburn Doyle Kennedy Paulsen Sestak Whitfield Barrett (SC) Connolly (VA) Green, Gene Blumenauer Dreier Kildee Payne Shadegg Wilson (OH) Barrow Conyers Griffith Blunt Driehaus Kilpatrick (MI) Perlmutter Shea-Porter Wilson (SC) Bartlett Cooper Grijalva Boccieri Duncan Kilroy Perriello Sherman Wittman Bean Costa Guthrie Boehner Edwards (MD) King (IA) Peters Shimkus Wolf Becerra Costello Hall (NY) Bonner Edwards (TX) King (NY) Peterson Shuler Woolsey Berkley Courtney Hall (TX) Bono Mack Ehlers Kingston Petri Shuster Wu Berman Crenshaw Halvorson Boozman Ellison Kirk Pingree (ME) Simpson Yarmuth Berry Crowley Hare Boren Ellsworth Kirkpatrick (AZ) Pitts Sires Young (AK) Biggert Cuellar Harman Boswell Emerson Kissell Bilbray Cummings Harper Boucher Engel Klein (FL) NOT VOTING—33 Bilirakis Dahlkemper Hastings (FL) Boustany Eshoo Kline (MN) Adler (NJ) Granger Moore (KS) Bishop (GA) Davis (AL) Hastings (WA) Boyd Etheridge Kratovil Barton (TX) Gutierrez Murphy (NY) Bishop (NY) Davis (CA) Heinrich Brady (PA) Farr Kucinich Bean Halvorson Olson Bishop (UT) Davis (IL) Heller Brady (TX) Fattah Lamborn Burgess Harman Pence Blackburn Davis (KY) Hensarling Braley (IA) Filner Lance Capps Heinrich Schrader Blumenauer Davis (TN) Herger Bright Flake Langevin Carter Inslee Schwartz Blunt Deal (GA) Herseth Sandlin Broun (GA) Fleming Larsen (WA) Cole Israel Serrano Boccieri DeFazio Higgins Brown (SC) Forbes Larson (CT) Conaway Kind Smith (TX) Boehner DeGette Hill Brown, Corrine Fortenberry Latham Crowley Kosmas Snyder Bonner Delahunt Himes Brown-Waite, Foxx LaTourette Fallin Lucas Thornberry Bono Mack DeLauro Hinchey Ginny Frank (MA) Latta Foster McMahon Young (FL) Boozman Dent Hinojosa Buchanan Franks (AZ) Lee (CA) Boren Diaz-Balart, L. Hirono Burton (IN) Frelinghuysen Lee (NY) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Boswell Diaz-Balart, M. Hodes Butterfield Fudge Levin The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Boucher Dicks Hoekstra Buyer Gallegly Lewis (CA) Boustany Dingell Holden Calvert Garrett (NJ) Lewis (GA) the vote). Members have 2 minutes re- Boyd Doggett Holt Camp Gerlach Linder maining. Brady (PA) Donnelly (IN) Honda Campbell Giffords Lipinski Brady (TX) Doyle Hoyer Cantor Gingrey (GA) LoBiondo b 1240 Braley (IA) Dreier Hunter Cao Gohmert Loebsack So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Bright Driehaus Inglis Capito Gonzalez Lofgren, Zoe Broun (GA) Duncan Inslee Capuano Goodlatte Lowey tive) the rules were suspended and the Brown (SC) Edwards (MD) Israel Cardoza Gordon (TN) Luetkemeyer bill, as amended, was passed. Brown, Corrine Edwards (TX) Issa Carnahan Graves Luja´ n The result of the vote was announced Brown-Waite, Ehlers Jackson (IL) Carney Grayson Lummis Ginny Ellison Jackson-Lee Carson (IN) Green, Al Lungren, Daniel as above recorded. Buchanan Ellsworth (TX) Cassidy Green, Gene E. A motion to reconsider was laid on Burton (IN) Emerson Jenkins Castle Griffith Lynch the table. Butterfield Engel Johnson (GA) Castor (FL) Grijalva Mack Stated for: Buyer Eshoo Johnson (IL) Chaffetz Guthrie Maffei Calvert Etheridge Johnson, E.B. Chandler Hall (NY) Maloney Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, on rollcall Camp Fallin Johnson, Sam Childers Hall (TX) Manzullo No. 550, had I been present, I would have Campbell Farr Jones Chu Hare Marchant voted ‘‘yea.’’ Cantor Fattah Jordan (OH) Clarke Harper Markey (CO) Cao Filner Kagen Clay Hastings (FL) Markey (MA) Mr. MCMAHON. Madam Speaker, on rollcall Capito Flake Kanjorski Cleaver Hastings (WA) Marshall No. 550, H.R. 2188, had I been present, I Capps Fleming Kaptur Clyburn Heller Massa would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Capuano Forbes Kildee Coble Hensarling Matheson Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Madam Speak- Cardoza Fortenberry Kilpatrick (MI) Coffman (CO) Herger Matsui Carnahan Foster Kilroy Cohen Herseth Sandlin McCarthy (CA) er, on rollcall No. 550, had I been present, I Carney Foxx Kind Connolly (VA) Higgins McCarthy (NY) would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Carson (IN) Frank (MA) King (IA)

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:38 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.030 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE July 16, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8203 King (NY) Mollohan Schock PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Van Hollen Waters Wexler ´ Kingston Moore (KS) Schwartz OF H.R. 3170, FINANCIAL SERV- Velazquez Watson Wilson (OH) Kirk Moore (WI) Scott (GA) Visclosky Watt Woolsey Kirkpatrick (AZ) Moran (KS) Scott (VA) ICES AND GENERAL GOVERN- Walz Waxman Wu Kissell Moran (VA) Sensenbrenner MENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, Wasserman Weiner Yarmuth Klein (FL) Murphy (NY) Serrano 2010 Schultz Welch Kline (MN) Murphy, Patrick Sessions Kosmas Murphy, Tim Shadegg The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- NAYS—200 Kratovil Murtha Shea-Porter finished business is the vote on order- Aderholt Foxx Minnick Kucinich Myrick Sherman ing the previous question on House Akin Franks (AZ) Mitchell Lamborn Nadler (NY) Shimkus Alexander Frelinghuysen Moran (KS) Lance Napolitano Shuler Resolution 644, on which the yeas and Austria Gallegly Murphy, Tim Langevin Neal (MA) Shuster nays were ordered. Bachmann Garrett (NJ) Myrick Larsen (WA) Neugebauer Sires Barrett (SC) Gerlach Neugebauer Larson (CT) Nunes The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Skelton Bartlett Gingrey (GA) Nunes Latham Nye tion. Slaughter Barton (TX) Gohmert Nye Latta Oberstar Smith (NE) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Berry Goodlatte Oberstar Lee (CA) Obey Biggert Granger Olson Lee (NY) Ortiz Smith (NJ) question is on ordering the previous Bilbray Graves Ortiz Levin Pallone Smith (WA) question. Bilirakis Griffith Paul Lewis (CA) Pascrell Snyder This is a 5-minute vote. Bishop (UT) Guthrie Paulsen Lewis (GA) Pastor (AZ) Souder Blackburn Hall (TX) Peterson Linder Paul Space The vote was taken by electronic de- Speier Blunt Harper Petri Lipinski Paulsen vice, and there were—yeas 227, nays Boccieri Hastings (WA) Spratt Pitts LoBiondo Payne 200, not voting 6, as follows: Boehner Heller Stark Platts Loebsack Perlmutter Bonner Hensarling Stearns [Roll No. 552] Poe (TX) Lofgren, Zoe Perriello Bono Mack Herger Stupak Posey Lowey Peters YEAS—227 Boozman Hill Sullivan Putnam Luetkemeyer Peterson Boren Hoekstra Luja´ n Petri Sutton Abercrombie Giffords Meeks (NY) Radanovich Ackerman Gonzalez Miller (NC) Boustany Hunter Rehberg Lummis Pingree (ME) Tanner Brady (TX) Inglis Lungren, Daniel Pitts Taylor Adler (NJ) Gordon (TN) Miller, George Reichert Altmire Grayson Mollohan Bright Issa Roe (TN) E. Platts Teague Broun (GA) Jenkins Lynch Poe (TX) Terry Andrews Green, Al Moore (KS) Rogers (AL) Arcuri Green, Gene Moore (WI) Brown (SC) Johnson (IL) Rogers (KY) Mack Polis (CO) Thompson (CA) Brown-Waite, Johnson, Sam Baca Grijalva Moran (VA) Rogers (MI) Maffei Pomeroy Thompson (MS) Ginny Jones Bachus Gutierrez Murphy (CT) Rohrabacher Manzullo Price (NC) Thompson (PA) Buchanan Jordan (OH) Baird Hall (NY) Murphy (NY) Rooney Marchant Putnam Tiahrt Burgess Kildee Baldwin Halvorson Murphy, Patrick Ros-Lehtinen Markey (CO) Quigley Tiberi Burton (IN) King (IA) Barrow Hare Murtha Roskam Markey (MA) Radanovich Tierney Buyer King (NY) Bean Harman Nadler (NY) Royce Marshall Rahall Titus Calvert Kingston Becerra Hastings (FL) Napolitano Ryan (WI) Massa Rangel Tonko Camp Kirk Berkley Heinrich Neal (MA) Scalise Matheson Rehberg Towns Campbell Kline (MN) Berman Herseth Sandlin Obey Schmidt Matsui Reichert Tsongas Cantor Lamborn Bishop (GA) Higgins Olver Schock McCarthy (CA) Reyes Turner Cao Lance Bishop (NY) Himes Pallone Sensenbrenner McCarthy (NY) Richardson Upton Capito Latham Blumenauer Hinchey Pascrell Sessions McCaul Roe (TN) Van Hollen Carter LaTourette Boswell Hinojosa Pastor (AZ) Shadegg McClintock Rogers (AL) Vela´ zquez Cassidy Latta McCollum Rogers (KY) Boucher Hirono Payne Shimkus Visclosky Chaffetz Lee (NY) McCotter Rogers (MI) Boyd Hodes Perlmutter Shuler Walden Childers Lewis (CA) McDermott Rooney Brady (PA) Holden Perriello Shuster Walz Coble Linder McGovern Ros-Lehtinen Braley (IA) Holt Peters Simpson Wamp Coffman (CO) LoBiondo McHenry Roskam Brown, Corrine Honda Pingree (ME) Skelton Wasserman Cole Luetkemeyer McHugh Ross Butterfield Hoyer Polis (CO) Smith (NE) Schultz Conaway Lummis McKeon Rothman (NJ) Capps Inslee Pomeroy Smith (NJ) Waters Costello Lungren, Daniel McMahon Roybal-Allard Capuano Israel Price (NC) Smith (TX) Watson Cardoza Jackson (IL) Quigley Crenshaw E. McMorris Royce Culberson Mack Souder Rodgers Ruppersberger Watt Carnahan Jackson-Lee Rahall Stearns Weiner Carney (TX) Rangel Dahlkemper Manzullo McNerney Rush Davis (KY) Marchant Stupak Meek (FL) Ryan (OH) Welch Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Reyes Sullivan Westmoreland Castle Johnson, E. B. Richardson Deal (GA) McCarthy (CA) Meeks (NY) Ryan (WI) Dent McCaul Taylor Wexler Castor (FL) Kagen Rodriguez Melancon Salazar Diaz-Balart, L. McClintock Terry Mica Sa´ nchez, Linda Whitfield Chandler Kanjorski Ross Thompson (PA) Chu Diaz-Balart, M. McCotter Michaud T. Wilson (OH) Kaptur Rothman (NJ) Thornberry Clarke Kennedy Roybal-Allard Dingell McHenry Miller (FL) Sanchez, Loretta Wilson (SC) Tiahrt Clay Kilpatrick (MI) Ruppersberger Donnelly (IN) McHugh Miller (MI) Sarbanes Wittman Tiberi Cleaver Kilroy Rush Dreier McIntyre Miller (NC) Scalise Wolf Turner Clyburn Kind Ryan (OH) Driehaus McKeon Miller, Gary Schakowsky Woolsey Upton Cohen Kirkpatrick (AZ) Salazar Duncan McMorris Miller, George Schauer Wu Walden Connolly (VA) Kissell Sa´ nchez, Linda Ehlers Rodgers Minnick Schiff Yarmuth Wamp Conyers Klein (FL) T. Ellsworth McNerney Mitchell Schmidt Young (AK) Westmoreland Cooper Kosmas Sanchez, Loretta Emerson Melancon Whitfield NOT VOTING—27 Costa Kratovil Sarbanes Fallin Mica Wilson (SC) Courtney Kucinich Schakowsky Flake Michaud Barton (TX) Lucas Rodriguez Fleming Miller (FL) Wittman Burgess Maloney Rohrabacher Crowley Langevin Schauer Cuellar Larsen (WA) Schiff Forbes Miller (MI) Wolf Carter McIntyre Schrader Fortenberry Miller, Gary Young (AK) Conaway Murphy (CT) Sestak Cummings Larson (CT) Schwartz Culberson Olson Simpson Davis (AL) Lee (CA) Scott (GA) NOT VOTING—6 Granger Olver Smith (TX) Davis (CA) Levin Scott (VA) Lucas Price (GA) Sherman Gutierrez Pence Thornberry Davis (IL) Lewis (GA) Serrano Pence Schrader Young (FL) Kennedy Posey Waxman Davis (TN) Lipinski Sestak LaTourette Price (GA) Young (FL) DeFazio Loebsack Shea-Porter DeGette Lofgren, Zoe Sires ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Delahunt Lowey Slaughter The SPEAKER pro tempore (during DeLauro Luja´ n Smith (WA) The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Dicks Lynch Snyder the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- the vote). Members have 2 minutes re- Doggett Maffei Space ing in this vote. maining in this vote. Doyle Maloney Speier Edwards (MD) Markey (CO) Spratt Edwards (TX) Markey (MA) Stark b 1254 b 1247 Ellison Marshall Sutton So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Engel Massa Tanner Mr. ROYCE changed his vote from tive) the rules were suspended and the Eshoo Matheson Teague ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Etheridge Matsui Thompson (CA) So the previous question was ordered. bill, as amended, was passed. Farr McCarthy (NY) Thompson (MS) The result of the vote was announced Fattah McCollum Tierney The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. Filner McDermott Titus as above recorded. Foster McGovern Tonko A motion to reconsider was laid on Frank (MA) McMahon Towns The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the table. Fudge Meek (FL) Tsongas question is on the resolution.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:38 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.009 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H8204 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2009 The question was taken; and the Boren Hall (TX) Neugebauer PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRIES Boustany Harper Nunes Speaker pro tempore announced that Brady (TX) Hastings (WA) Nye Mr. WESTMORELAND. Madam the ayes appeared to have it. Bright Heller Oberstar Speaker, I have a parliamentary in- Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, on Broun (GA) Hensarling Olson quiry. that I demand the yeas and nays. Brown (SC) Herger Paul Brown-Waite, Hill Paulsen The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- The yeas and nays were ordered. Ginny Hoekstra Perriello tleman may state it. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Buchanan Holden Peterson Mr. WESTMORELAND. Was the last 5-minute vote. Burgess Hunter Petri Burton (IN) Inglis Pitts vote held open to change the outcome The vote was taken by electronic de- Buyer Issa Platts of the vote? vice, and there were—yeas 216, nays Calvert Jenkins Poe (TX) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The vote 213, not voting 5, as follows: Camp Johnson (IL) Posey Campbell Johnson, Sam Putnam was open for the minimum duration [Roll No. 553] Cantor Jones Radanovich under the rule. YEAS—216 Cao Jordan (OH) Rahall Mr. WESTMORELAND. I’m sorry, Capito Kanjorski Rehberg Abercrombie Gutierrez Obey the House was not in order, and I did Carney Kildee Reichert Ackerman Hall (NY) Olver Carter King (IA) Roe (TN) not hear your answer. I’m sorry. Adler (NJ) Halvorson Ortiz Cassidy King (NY) Rogers (AL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The vote Andrews Hare Pallone Castle Kingston Rogers (KY) Arcuri Harman Pascrell lasted for the minimum period re- Chaffetz Kirk Rogers (MI) Baca Hastings (FL) Pastor (AZ) Childers Kirkpatrick (AZ) Rohrabacher quired. Baird Heinrich Payne Coble Kline (MN) Rooney Mr. WESTMORELAND. Further par- Baldwin Herseth Sandlin Pelosi Coffman (CO) Lamborn Ros-Lehtinen Barrow Higgins Perlmutter liamentary inquiry. Cole Lance Roskam Bean Himes Peters The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Conaway Latham Ross Becerra Hinchey Pingree (ME) Costello LaTourette Royce tleman may state it. Berkley Hinojosa Polis (CO) Crenshaw Latta Ryan (WI) Mr. WESTMORELAND. Madam Berman Hirono Pomeroy Culberson Lee (NY) Scalise Berry Hodes Price (NC) Speaker, I know that at times we hold Dahlkemper Lewis (CA) Schmidt Bishop (GA) Holt Quigley Davis (AL) Linder Schock the vote open to make sure that every- Bishop (NY) Honda Rangel Davis (KY) Lipinski Sensenbrenner one has a chance to vote. In the last Blumenauer Hoyer Reyes Davis (TN) LoBiondo Sessions Boswell Inslee Richardson vote, approximately 24 more people Deal (GA) Luetkemeyer Shadegg Boucher Israel Rodriguez voted than had voted in the previous Dent Lummis Shimkus Boyd Jackson (IL) Rothman (NJ) Diaz-Balart, L. Lungren, Daniel Shuler vote 5 minutes earlier. So what was the Brady (PA) Jackson-Lee Roybal-Allard Diaz-Balart, M. E. Shuster reason for leaving the vote open when Braley (IA) (TX) Ruppersberger Donnelly (IN) Mack Simpson Brown, Corrine Johnson (GA) Rush clearly the outcome was changed by Doyle Manzullo Skelton Butterfield Johnson, E. B. Ryan (OH) Dreier Marchant Smith (NE) the vote being held open and people Capps Kagen Salazar Driehaus Marshall Smith (NJ) changing their vote? Capuano Kaptur Sa´ nchez, Linda Duncan McCarthy (CA) Smith (TX) Cardoza Kennedy T. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The vote Ehlers McCaul Souder Carnahan Kilpatrick (MI) Sanchez, Loretta lasted for the required minimum pe- Ellsworth McClintock Stearns Carson (IN) Kilroy Sarbanes Emerson McCotter Stupak riod. Castor (FL) Kind Schakowsky Fallin McHenry Sullivan Mr. WESTMORELAND. What is that Chandler Kissell Schauer Flake McHugh Taylor Chu Klein (FL) Schiff minimum time? Fleming McIntyre Terry Clarke Kosmas Schwartz Forbes McKeon Thompson (PA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. That Clay Kratovil Scott (GA) Fortenberry McMorris Thornberry vote was a minimum 5-minute vote. Cleaver Kucinich Scott (VA) Foxx Rodgers Tiahrt Clyburn Langevin Serrano Mr. WESTMORELAND. That was a Franks (AZ) Melancon Tiberi Cohen Larsen (WA) Sestak minimum 5-minute vote? Frelinghuysen Mica Turner Connolly (VA) Larson (CT) Shea-Porter Gallegly Michaud Upton Further parliamentary inquiry, what Conyers Lee (CA) Sherman Garrett (NJ) Miller (FL) Walden is the max time? Cooper Levin Sires Gerlach Miller (MI) Wamp Costa Lewis (GA) Slaughter The SPEAKER pro tempore. There is Gingrey (GA) Miller, Gary Westmoreland Courtney Loebsack Smith (WA) Gohmert Mitchell Whitfield no maximum time. Crowley Lofgren, Zoe Snyder Goodlatte Mollohan Wilson (OH) Cuellar Lowey Space Granger Moran (KS) Wilson (SC) f Cummings Luja´ n Speier Graves Murphy, Tim Wittman Davis (CA) Lynch Spratt Griffith Murtha Wolf ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Davis (IL) Maffei Stark Guthrie Myrick Young (AK) PRO TEMPORE DeFazio Maloney Sutton DeGette Markey (CO) Tanner NOT VOTING—5 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Delahunt Markey (MA) Teague objection, 5-minute voting will con- DeLauro Massa Thompson (CA) Lucas Price (GA) Young (FL) Dicks Matheson Thompson (MS) Pence Schrader tinue. Dingell Matsui Tierney ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE There was no objection. Doggett McCarthy (NY) Titus Edwards (MD) McCollum Tonko The SPEAKER pro tempore (during f Edwards (TX) McDermott Towns the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Ellison McGovern Tsongas ing on this vote. SUPPORTING HOME SAFETY Engel McMahon Van Hollen Eshoo McNerney Vela´ zquez MONTH Etheridge Meek (FL) Visclosky b 1305 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Farr Meeks (NY) Walz Fattah Miller (NC) Wasserman Messrs. PETERS and DINGELL finished business is the vote on the mo- Filner Miller, George Schultz changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to tion to suspend the rules and agree to Foster Minnick Waters ‘‘yea.’’ the resolution, H. Res. 543, on which Frank (MA) Moore (KS) Watson the yeas and nays were ordered. Fudge Moore (WI) Watt So the resolution was agreed to. Giffords Moran (VA) Waxman The result of the vote was announced The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Gonzalez Murphy (CT) Weiner as above recorded. tion. Gordon (TN) Murphy (NY) Welch The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Grayson Murphy, Patrick Wexler A motion to reconsider was laid on Green, Al Nadler (NY) Woolsey the table. question is on the motion offered by Green, Gene Napolitano Wu the gentlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. Grijalva Neal (MA) Yarmuth HALVORSON) that the House suspend f NAYS—213 the rules and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 543. Aderholt Barrett (SC) Blackburn PERSONAL EXPLANATION Akin Bartlett Blunt This is a 5-minute vote. Alexander Barton (TX) Boccieri Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Speaker, on The vote was taken by electronic de- Altmire Biggert Boehner rollcall Nos. 552 and 553, I was inadvertently vice, and there were—yeas 416, nays 9, Austria Bilbray Bonner Bachmann Bilirakis Bono Mack detained. Had I been present, I would have answered ‘‘present’’ 3, not voting 5, as Bachus Bishop (UT) Boozman voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall Nos. 552 and 553. follows:

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:40 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.037 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE July 16, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8205 [Roll No. 554] Napolitano Rothman (NJ) Sullivan Mr. GOHMERT. I understand it is Neal (MA) Roybal-Allard Sutton confusing to you as well. But were we YEAS—416 Neugebauer Royce Tanner Nunes Ruppersberger designating the month just passed as Abercrombie Dahlkemper Johnson, E. B. Taylor Nye Rush Ackerman Davis (AL) Johnson, Sam Teague Home Safety Month? Oberstar Ryan (OH) Aderholt Davis (CA) Jones Terry The SPEAKER pro tempore. That is Obey Ryan (WI) Adler (NJ) Davis (IL) Jordan (OH) Thompson (CA) Olson Salazar not a parliamentary inquiry. Akin Davis (KY) Kagen Thompson (MS) Olver Sa´ nchez, Linda Thompson (PA) Mr. GOHMERT. Well, I thought the Alexander Davis (TN) Kanjorski Ortiz T. Altmire Deal (GA) Kaptur Thornberry question mark on the end might have Pallone Sanchez, Loretta Tiahrt helped it become one. But anyway, I Andrews DeFazio Kennedy Pascrell Sarbanes Arcuri DeGette Kildee Tiberi understand it is confusing to the Chair, Pastor (AZ) Scalise Tierney Austria Delahunt Kilpatrick (MI) Paulsen Schakowsky so I guess no answer is an answer. Baca DeLauro Kilroy Titus Payne Schauer Tonko The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bachmann Dent Kind Perlmutter Schiff Towns Bachus Diaz-Balart, L. King (IA) Perriello Schmidt Chair thanks the gentleman. Tsongas Baird Diaz-Balart, M. King (NY) Peters Schock Turner f Baldwin Dicks Kirk Peterson Schwartz Upton Barrett (SC) Dingell Kirkpatrick (AZ) Petri Scott (GA) GENERAL LEAVE Van Hollen Barrow Doggett Kissell Pingree (ME) Scott (VA) ´ Bartlett Donnelly (IN) Klein (FL) Pitts Serrano Velazquez Mr. SERRANO. Madam Speaker, I Barton (TX) Doyle Kline (MN) Platts Sessions Visclosky ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Bean Dreier Kosmas Polis (CO) Sestak Walden bers may have 5 legislative days in Becerra Driehaus Kratovil Walz Pomeroy Shea-Porter which to revise and extend their re- Berkley Duncan Kucinich Posey Sherman Wamp Berman Edwards (MD) Lamborn Price (GA) Shimkus Wasserman marks and include tabular and extra- Berry Edwards (TX) Lance Price (NC) Shuler Schultz neous material on H.R. 3170. Biggert Ehlers Langevin Putnam Shuster Waters The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Bilbray Ellison Larsen (WA) Quigley Simpson Watson Bilirakis Ellsworth Larson (CT) Radanovich Sires Watt objection to the request of the gen- Bishop (GA) Emerson Latham Rahall Skelton Waxman tleman from New York? Bishop (NY) Engel LaTourette Rehberg Slaughter Weiner There was no objection. Bishop (UT) Eshoo Latta Reichert Smith (NE) Welch Blumenauer Etheridge Lee (CA) Reyes Smith (NJ) Westmoreland f Blunt Fallin Levin Richardson Smith (TX) Wexler b 1315 Boccieri Farr Lewis (CA) Rodriguez Smith (WA) Whitfield Boehner Fattah Lewis (GA) Roe (TN) Snyder Wilson (OH) FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GEN- Bonner Filner Linder Rogers (AL) Souder Wilson (SC) ERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIA- Bono Mack Fleming Lipinski Rogers (KY) Space Wittman Boozman Forbes LoBiondo Rogers (MI) Speier Wolf TIONS ACT, 2010 Boren Fortenberry Loebsack Rohrabacher Spratt Woolsey The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Boswell Foster Lofgren, Zoe Ros-Lehtinen Stark Wu Boucher Foxx Lowey Roskam Stearns Yarmuth ant to House Resolution 644 and rule Boustany Frank (MA) Luetkemeyer Ross Stupak Young (AK) XVIII, the Chair declares the House in Boyd Franks (AZ) Luja´ n the Committee of the Whole House on Brady (PA) Frelinghuysen Lungren, Daniel NAYS—9 the State of the Union for the consider- Brady (TX) Fudge E. Blackburn Lee (NY) Rooney Braley (IA) Gallegly Lynch Flake Lummis Sensenbrenner ation of the bill, H.R. 3170. Bright Garrett (NJ) Mack Kingston Paul Shadegg Broun (GA) Gerlach Maffei b 1316 Brown (SC) Giffords Maloney ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—3 IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Brown, Corrine Gingrey (GA) Manzullo Gohmert Issa Poe (TX) Brown-Waite, Gonzalez Marchant Accordingly, the House resolved Ginny Goodlatte Markey (CO) NOT VOTING—5 itself into the Committee of the Whole Buchanan Gordon (TN) Markey (MA) House on the State of the Union for the Burgess Granger Marshall Lucas Rangel Young (FL) Burton (IN) Graves Massa Pence Schrader consideration of the bill (H.R. 3170) Butterfield Grayson Matheson ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE making appropriations for financial Buyer Green, Al Matsui services and general government for Calvert Green, Gene McCarthy (CA) The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Camp Griffith McCarthy (NY) the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- the fiscal year ending September 30, Campbell Grijalva McCaul ing on this vote. 2010, and for other purposes, with Mr. Cantor Guthrie McClintock HASTINGS of Florida in the chair. Cao Gutierrez McCollum b 1314 The Clerk read the title of the bill. Capito Hall (NY) McCotter Capps Hall (TX) McDermott Mr. POE of Texas changed his vote The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the Capuano Halvorson McGovern from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘present.’’ bill is considered read the first time. Cardoza Hare McHenry So (two-thirds being in the affirma- The gentleman from New York (Mr. Carnahan Harman McHugh Carney Harper McIntyre tive) the rules were suspended and the SERRANO) and the gentlewoman from Carson (IN) Hastings (FL) McKeon resolution was agreed to. Missouri (Mrs. EMERSON) each will con- Carter Hastings (WA) McMahon The result of the vote was announced trol 30 minutes. Cassidy Heinrich McMorris as above recorded. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Castle Heller Rodgers Castor (FL) Hensarling McNerney A motion to reconsider was laid on from New York. Chaffetz Herger Meek (FL) the table. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I yield Chandler Herseth Sandlin Meeks (NY) f myself such time as I may consume. Childers Higgins Melancon I am pleased to rise in support of the Chu Hill Mica PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY Clarke Himes Michaud Financial Services and General Gov- Clay Hinchey Miller (FL) Mr. GOHMERT. Parliamentary in- ernment 2010 appropriations bill, which Cleaver Hinojosa Miller (MI) quiry, Madam Speaker. includes total funding of $24.150 billion. Clyburn Hirono Miller (NC) Coble Hodes Miller, Gary The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- This is a bill that we worked on coop- Coffman (CO) Hoekstra Miller, George tleman may state his inquiry. eratively with our ranking member, JO Cohen Holden Minnick Mr. GOHMERT. Madam Speaker, we ANN EMERSON, and I want to thank her Cole Holt Mitchell just voted on H. Res. 543. I voted for her work that she has put into this Conaway Honda Mollohan Connolly (VA) Hoyer Moore (KS) present because I was confused. This bill, for her friendship and her all Conyers Hunter Moore (WI) indicates that we are designating June around goodwill. We had helpful input Cooper Inglis Moran (KS) as Home Safety Month. By designating from our subcommittee members and a Costa Inslee Moran (VA) Costello Israel Murphy (CT) the month that just passed as Home productive full committee markup Courtney Jackson (IL) Murphy (NY) Safety Month, would this be an ex post where all members had an opportunity Crenshaw Jackson-Lee Murphy, Patrick facto law that would be prohibited by to offer amendments and to have them Crowley (TX) Murphy, Tim the Constitution? debated and considered. Cuellar Jenkins Murtha Culberson Johnson (GA) Myrick The SPEAKER pro tempore. The This is a bill that we, as a Congress, Cummings Johnson (IL) Nadler (NY) Chair cannot construe the measure. can be proud of. The agencies that this

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John You have had a chance to look at the affairs by dropping numerous restric- Martens, Alice Hogans, Dena Baron, bill and report and to see the specifics tions on the District that do not apply and my staff, Justin Rone and Jeffrey of how the money for the 2010 fiscal to other parts of the Nation. For exam- Connor, who have all been extremely year have been allocated so, in the in- ple, we dropped the prohibition on use dedicated to putting the best possible terest of time, I’m not going to present of local D.C. tax funds for abortion, product forward from the sub- a lot of detail regarding each program thereby putting the District in the committee. On both sides, these staff and agency. Instead, I would like to same position as the 50 States by leav- members worked very hard for the briefly highlight the five important ing that decision up to the elected gov- committee and the American people, themes that were addressed throughout ernment of the District of Columbia. and I appreciate their efforts. this bill. Beyond these five priority areas, our While I’ve been pleased to have a The first of these is rebuilding the bill touches the lives of Americans in wonderful working relationship this regulatory agencies designed to protect other ways as well. For example, we as- year with Chairman SERRANO, I am dis- investors, consumers and taxpayers. A sist American farmers by clarifying appointed by the fact that we’re not significant increase of $76 million language from last year’s bill regarding doing what our constituents have above 2009 is provided for the Securi- trade with Cuba and the requirement asked us to do, and that is to work to- ties and Exchange Commission. This is for payment of ‘‘cash in advance.’’ We gether in a totally bipartisan way at the agency that combats financial ma- also provide increased funding for the full committee level to make the nipulation, fraud and deceptive prac- Drug-Free Communities coalitions who lives of our constituents better. tices. It has not been vigilant enough work to reduce problems of youth drug For example, the rule for consider- in executing these duties in the past abuse in their neighborhoods and com- ation of the bill limits debate to 17 few years. The increase provided will munities. amendments, and I believe that 97 were allow the SEC to hire approximately Before I conclude, I would like to submitted to the Rules Committee. 140 new employees to strengthen their thank staff on both sides of the aisle This rule, then, doesn’t, the rule gov- oversight capacity. who have made tremendous contribu- erning the debate here, did not display In addition, the Federal Trade Com- tions to this process. All the staff, both bipartisanship or regular order because mission, which protects consumers in majority and minority, have worked we had colleagues who want today offer financial matters, will receive $33 mil- long hours with dedication, and I would amendments about which they felt lion more than in 2009. like to extend my personal thanks. very strongly, saving taxpayer money The Consumer Product Safety Com- So let me end by saying that I be- by taking extra returned TARP money mission, which plays an important lieve this is a good bill that merits and putting it toward the deficit, peo- safety role in our product decisions, your support. It directs funding to im- ple who felt very strongly about the will also receive increased funding. prove the services that our government D.C. public school systems, and the Funding is strengthened for several agencies provide to our constituents as like. But it’s troubling that they of the Inspector General offices in- they invest their savings, purchase weren’t able to offer their very sub- cluded in our bill that are charged with products, start small businesses and stantive amendments, amendments making sure that regulatory and finan- pay taxes. It addresses the needs of our which our constituents feel very cial agencies are doing what they’re courts and our Nation’s Capital City. I strongly about. supposed to do. would ask for your vote in favor of its I do urge my colleagues to support a With regard to the Troubled Assets passage. process where every Member has the Relief Program, TARP, the bill re- I reserve the balance of my time. opportunity to have his or her voice quires the Treasury Department to Mrs. EMERSON. I yield myself such heard on the floor of the House. provide reports so that we know how time as I may consume. Now, let me turn to the bill before us Treasury is addressing those parts of Mr. Chairman, since this is the first today. The $24.15 billion allocation pro- the financial crisis over which it has bill I’m managing on the floor as rank- vided to the subcommittee is much too been given oversight responsibilities. ing member of the Financial Services large. It’s a 7 percent, or $1.6 billion in- A second major theme of the bill is to Subcommittee, I’d like to say for the crease above the current year, exclud- make sure capital and other assistance record how honored I am to have this ing stimulus funding. This allocation gets to small businesses and low-in- position. allows most agencies in the bill to be come communities, not just to large The economic challenges facing our funded at or above the rate of inflation. businesses and the wealthy. Funding Nation demand that the contents of I believe the resource requirements of increases are directed to the two key the Financial Services Appropriations the agencies funded in the bill can be agencies which play important roles in bill be deliberately laid out and care- met with a smaller allocation. Espe- this area. The Small Business Adminis- fully structured. The subcommittee cially at a time when every household tration receives $236 million more than has jurisdiction over a diverse group of in America faces difficult budgetary last year, and the Community Develop- agencies which regulate the financial choices, Congress must be diligent ment Financial Institutions Fund re- and telecommunications industries, when spending the taxpayers’ money. ceives $137 million more than in 2009. collect taxes and provide taxpayer as- The Federal Government, in this bill, Our third priority of supporting equi- sistance, support the operations of the is growing at an incredible rate at a table and efficient administration of White House, the Federal Judiciary, time when employers who I represent justice in the Federal courts is met by and the District of Columbia, manage in the district have cut jobs, and when well-directed funding increases that Federal buildings and provide oversight people are really hurting. They’re mak- allow our courts to keep up with the of the Federal workforce. ing the tough choices, and we really costs and growing workloads. I want to commend Chairman should too, as an example to them. The fourth theme is to provide for SERRANO for his efforts in crafting the The Congressional Budget Office con- fair and effective collection of taxes. bill. It has been a real privilege and cedes that, ‘‘Under current law the Full funding is provided for the Presi- pleasure to work with him. And while Federal budget is on an unsustainable dent’s request for the IRS, which in- we don’t always agree, he has been path—meaning that the Federal debt cludes a substantial increase for tax very open to concerns and issues raised will continue to grow much faster than enforcement to close the gap between by Members on our side of the aisle. I the economy over the long run.’’ taxes owed and taxes paid. We also help thank the chairman for his commit- This bill primarily funds government our taxpayers meet their responsibility ment to bipartisanship and for listen- agency operating accounts. It doesn’t by including resources for the IRS to ing to the minority views. support programs or grants, and provide assistance in person, over the I also want to thank the majority doesn’t represent a commitment to fis- phone, and on the IRS Web site. staff who worked on this bill, including cal sustainability. In short, this bill

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There is no question that we are competitive behavior and prosecute un- held by the public will be 68.5 percent obligated to provide for free and fair fair and deceptive practices in areas of gross domestic product by 2014. This elections. It’s a hallmark of our democ- such as foreclosure and credit repair is the highest percentage of Federal racy, and we must always work to safe- services. debt to GDP since 1950, the year that I guard the electoral process. However, With respect to the Treasury Inspec- was born. the administration justifiably proposed tor General, it provides $30 million to That said, using the allocation pro- to cut this particular program to $50 help the Inspector General perform vided to him, Chairman SERRANO has million because the States aren’t mandated reviews in cases where bank done an outstanding job of crafting spending the funds that have been pro- failures or other circumstances caused this bill. I’m grateful that the bill pro- vided in the past years. The account losses for the deposit insurance fund. It vides increases to critical programs contains a surplus of $186 million also provides a substantial amount of such as the Financial Crimes Enforce- today. This bill needlessly adds $100 funding, $387 million more than 2009, to ment Network, the Treasury Terrorism million to this underused account. target wealthy individuals and busi- and Financial Intelligence Programs, The Election Assistance Commission nesses who avoid U.S. taxes by parking and Tax Preparation Assistance is waiting for the States to claim the money in overseas tax havens. Grants. 2008 and 2009 grant funds. Of the $115 I think those are four good reasons to I also support the proposed reduction million provided in fiscal year 2008, vote for the bill. in the ONDCP’s media campaign in only $25 million has been claimed by I also want to speak just for a mo- order to provide additional resources to the States. Of the fiscal year 2009 ment to the LaTourette amendment. the Drug-Free Communities program funds, $100 million, only $3 million has That amendment simply is an effort to and the High Intensity Drug Traf- been paid to two States. try to find a way to give auto dealers ficking Areas program. Another area of the bill that deeply across the country an opportunity to I’m pleased the bill provides $74 mil- concerns me is controversial changes have a decent review process, a decent lion for D.C. education programs, in- to longstanding general provisions re- appeals process, given the fact that GM cluding $42 million to D.C. public garding the District of Columbia. I and Chrysler have set up their own ar- schools. My stepdaughter currently strongly oppose these changes. I do not bitrary process to shut them down. teaches in a District public school, and believe that increasing the availability I would point out the majority of her reports, along with the Adequate of abortions or medical marijuana will Members of this House are sponsors of Yearly Progress measurements, indi- improve the quality of life in the Dis- similar legislation, and I would also cate dramatic improvements need to be trict of Columbia. suggest this. This Congress has pro- made before every D.C. school is offer- As you see, Mr. Chairman, this bill is vided $60 billion in funding to the auto ing the opportunity that children in very controversial. Not only does the industry. I think to suggest that some- D.C. deserve. proposed bill spend more than $24 bil- how they have been abused because the In the meantime, this bill does not lion, but it proposed to change long- Congress is trying to provide some ef- eliminate the Opportunity Scholar- standing policies on which Members on forts to help local auto dealers get a ships program, but it does restrict the both sides of the aisle have long better understanding of what is hap- program to students already enrolled agreed. This is why the bill should be pening to them is, in my view, off the in it. considered in regular order. point. How can we limit educational oppor- We recognize that operating under an In addition to the $60 billion we pro- tunities for low-income students when open rule is grueling, long, hard work, vided those auto companies, we’ve also we know the public school system is and we’ve done it that way for years provided increased Federal purchases underperforming? and years, at least as long as I have of automobiles to try to get rid of their Regarding the General Services Ad- been on this committee. At the same backlog. We’ve provided the Cash for ministration, I am grateful that the time, we believe that the responsible Clunkers provision which they wanted chairman has included language direct- regular functioning of this institution to see passed, and we provided $2 bil- ing a review of the GSA supply sched- is important, especially on spending lion in research funding to help the ule. In just one example of the need for measures that demand the full atten- auto industry develop new technology. this review, the Department of Home- tion of the Congress because they have I hardly think that they have been un- land Security has identified $42 million the full attention of the American peo- derprivileged in terms of their treat- of savings over 5 years by no longer ple. ment by this Congress. using the GSA to purchase office sup- In conclusion, Mr. Chairman, while I So I would simply say before people plies. We want to try to improve the have some reservations regarding this get too exercised about the LaTourette GSA supply procurement process so bill and I’m disappointed that it’s not amendment, I don’t think anybody ex- that this savings can be replicated being debated so that all Members pects that language to survive intact. throughout all government depart- could be heard, I would again like to What we do want is to see that lan- ments and agencies. thank Chairman SERRANO for his open- guage used as an opportunity to get ness and his friendship. the auto dealers and the auto compa- b 1330 I reserve the balance of my time. nies to sit down and work out a better I also support the GSA construction Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I appeals process so that you don’t have and alteration projects funded in the would like to yield 3 minutes to the some significantly profitable auto deal- bill. I don’t usually have positive chairman of the full committee and the ers at the local level being unneces- things to say about GSA construction most famous Chicago Cubs fan in the sarily put out of business. That means and alteration accounts, but I will say Nation, the gentleman from Wisconsin job losses in virtually every county in that the chairman has done an excel- (Mr. OBEY). this district, and I don’t think we have lent job in crafting the bill that funds Mr. OBEY. I think George will dis- an obligation to support that. justifiable projects. pute that fact. Mrs. EMERSON. I now yield 3 min- I also want to thank the chairman Mr. Chairman, this bill is a key part utes to a fellow subcommittee member for including language clarifying the of efforts to restore the stability of, and a very hardworking member from congressional intent regarding the and public confidence in, America’s fi- Texas (Mr. CULBERSON). cash-in-advance policy in the sale of nancial institutions. For example, with Mr. CULBERSON. I thank the gentle- agricultural and medical supplies to the Securities and Exchange Commis- lady.

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Noth- grave potential to do significant harm to the al- States Congress makes decisions that ing is accepted. ready suffering national economy. Thanks to will affect the next generation and for This Congress is spending more the timely intervention of the Administration many years to come. And so we, all of money in less time than any Congress and extraordinarily speedy bankruptcies, us, take very seriously our obligation in history. It’s irresponsible. It’s dan- Chrysler and General Motors (GM) are once here to work together to find solutions gerous. This endangers the national se- again on the path toward viability. Neverthe- to the problems that face the Nation, curity of the country, and there should less, section 745 of this bill threatens to undo to protect what is great about Amer- be no more spending, no more debt, no the delicately wrought restructurings achieved ica. And this committee has done so, new taxes. in bankruptcy court for both companies and all of us on the committee, regardless Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I could very well bring about their collapse. of our core principles, the districts we would like to yield 2 minutes to the Should section 745 become law, I fear far work for, represent, trying to find dean of the House, the gentleman from more dealers, not to mention auto suppliers areas we can work together. Michigan (Mr. DINGELL). and other ancillary businesses, would be And I want to thank Chairman (Mr. DINGELL asked and was given forced to close than would have otherwise SERRANO, our full committee chair- permission to revise and extend his re- under Chrysler’s and GM’s original dealer ter- man, Mr. OBEY, for example, finding marks.) mination plans. Although I recognize that both areas to work together with our superb Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Chairman, I begin companies, particularly Chrysler, did a poor ranking member, Mrs. EMERSON, to by thanking my good friend from New job in achieving dealer rationalization, it re- find common ground on important York and the distinguished chairman mains my strong preference to resolve this areas. I want to thank the chairman of the full committee for their kind- matter outside of statute. I urge my colleagues for accepting the amendment that Mr. ness and their graciousness in making to take heed of this warning. LATOURETTE offered that we all sup- this time available. Mrs. EMERSON. I now yield 2 min- port to protect car dealers from being I have rarely voted against the rule utes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. arbitrarily shut down and enforcing and rarely voted against the previous LATOURETTE) State franchise laws, for accepting the question. I am very much troubled by (Mr. LATOURETTE asked and was amendment to get information from what we see happening here today. I given permission to revise and extend the White House on whether or not for- recognize the goodwill of the gen- his remarks.) eign combatants captured on foreign tleman from New York and the gen- Mr. LaTOURETTE. I thank the gen- battlefields are actually being read Mi- tleman from Wisconsin, but I would ob- tlewoman for yielding. randa rights. serve that we are playing with fire Mr. Chairman, I have nothing but the I want to thank the committee chair- here. highest regard for the dean of the man for agreeing as we work together My friend from Wisconsin mentioned House. As a matter of fact, when I was to try to get the Supreme Court to billions of dollars we’ve made available elected in 1994, my mentor, Ralph Reg- open up their oral arguments to disclo- to the auto industry. He’s correct. We ula, said, When you grow up, you need sure on the Internet. have. Now the question is do we, by to be like JOHN DINGELL. But when it comes to the financial what we are doing here with regard to And in this particular instance, how- solvency and security of the Nation, the auto dealers, jeopardize those ex- ever, I thought I was going to disagree there are profound differences of opin- penditures and jeopardize the well- with his remarks, but I couldn’t agree ion between those of us who are fis- being of our auto industry? That is with him more. And I would assure cally conservative and the fiscally lib- what is at stake here. him, as the author of the amendment eral majority. We, this week, saw the This is a serious matter. If the auto in this bill and also from observing Mr. deficit exceed a trillion dollars for the industry goes down because we have MAFFEI and the majority leader as they first time on the same day that the taken sides in a quarrel between the move legislation in a different path, majority laid out a government take- auto industry and the dealers, we will that everybody understands the grav- over of the health care industry, what have destroyed not only the dealers ity of this situation. But without ex- would be the largest tax increase in the that complain but all of the other deal- erting this lever, we’re going to have a history of America, the week after the ers and all of the people who work for crisis in this country, and an economic liberal majority passed the largest tax the auto industry, who are associated recovery will not be possible if we con- increase in the history of the country with it, all of the suppliers. Frankly, tinue to throw people out of work. on energy. The energy tax that this we are playing with fire here. The use of expedited bankruptcy pro- majority passed will affect everyone in I recognize that there is the inten- ceedings by the automotive task force America and hammer the private sec- tion to use this as a lever to help the in connection with the two car compa- tor unless you’re Amish. I think the dealers, and I applaud that. But I think nies has caused the extinguishment of Amish are the only people that come that this is the wrong lever, the wrong State franchise laws and rights that out okay under that energy tax. time, and the wrong way to use this have affected all of the dealers that are And don’t forget this liberal majority kind of lever. listed on this chart: 789 for Chrysler, is going to allow the Bush tax cuts to The result of this playing with fire 2,600 for General Motors. About 60 peo- expire 12 months from this coming Jan- can be a serious disaster which we visit ple work at each dealership. This uary 1. When you combine all of those upon ourselves, upon the auto industry, stroke of the pen, this saying that this things together, the New York Post upon all of those who are dependent is the way we’re going to go to get points out today that in New York City upon it. And I would urge my col- General Motors and Chrysler out of the tax rate would get to about 58 per- leagues in dealing with this to be ex- trouble on top of the $60 billion that cent. quisitely careful with this kind of exer- Mr. OBEY talked about is going to So there is a profound difference in cise because it imposes upon all of us throw over 200,000 people out of work. us as fiscal conservatives and the direc- and upon the Nation an incredible level I am grateful to the chairman of the tion that the liberal, fiscally liberal of danger which I hope will be avoided, full committee, Mr. OBEY, and the majority is taking us. and we are now putting ourselves in a chairman of the subcommittee, Mr. I offered an amendment in com- position where all of the good that has SERRANO, for accepting this amend- mittee, which the majority denied, been done to try and preserve this im- ment and also going to the Rules Com- that all money refunded by TARP re- portant auto industry is being put at mittee and protecting it from potential cipients had to go to pay down the def- risk. point of order. icit. That amendment was rejected. We Mr. Chair, it is with sadness and great dis- And the proof is in the pudding on keep searching, as fiscally conservative may that I rise in opposition to H.R. 3170, the the car companies. The car companies

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Human Services Department Some say it was from overseas ship- cording to testimony by Mr. Bloom, obligating them to contact local police pings. the new head of the task force, before and communities in the vicinity about The end result has been catastrophic. the Senate said they pushed back. The Oak Hill escapees. Families have had to flee their homes task force said to the car companies, Although that facility has now been that smell like rotten eggs, and worst you’re not being aggressive enough be- replaced, I am dismayed that the Dis- of all, these homes have put their fami- cause you haven’t closed enough trict has failed to comply with the lies’ health at risk. These contami- plants, you’re not being aggressive spirit of that agreement and, as Mr. nants have caused nose bleeds, head- enough because you haven’t fired SARBANES points out, applicable D.C. aches, asthma attacks, among other enough people, you’re not being aggres- law. I join with my colleague in urging things. American families soon realized sive enough because you haven’t closed the subcommittee to continue to work that their American Dream had turned enough dealerships, and so now we’re with the District of Columbia to en- into an American nightmare. left with what we’re left with. sure, first, that every effort to prevent So how could this have been pre- As a result, if the crocodile tears future escape is undertaken and, sec- vented? Well, my colleagues and I on that we now hear from Detroit are to ond, that the local community, includ- the subcommittee have asked that be believed, if they really thought this ing law enforcement, be notified should since the U.S. Consumer Product Safe- was the way to go, to close down people an escape occur. ty Commission is charged with pro- that are making money for them and Mr. SARBANES. I want to thank tecting the public from products like don’t cost them any money, they would Chairman Serrano for the opportunity this, how did it go undetected? All I have, on February 17, said, This is our to speak about this important issue; know is this legislation is aimed to end plan. They didn’t do it until May, and and as we move forward with this legis- an episode like that and make sure it as a result, 200,000 people are going to lation, I hope we can work together doesn’t happen again. There’s more lose their job. with the District of Columbia to make money, more regulation, more over- sure that we can protect the sur- sight to end this. b 1345 rounding community. The other tragedy that’s taken place Mr. SERRANO. I yield 3 minutes to I yield to the gentleman from New this year has devastated the financial the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. York. security of a lot of our citizens. Last SARBANES) for the purpose of a col- Mr. SERRANO. I can certainly appre- year, a guy named Bernie Madoff ad- loquy. ciate the gentleman from Maryland’s mitted that he had created an elabo- Mr. SARBANES. I want to thank the frustrations, and he raises an impor- rate Ponzi scheme from the legitimate chairman for his leadership, Chairman tant issue. I will work with the gen- investments of hardworking Ameri- Serrano, on this bill, for giving me the tleman to ensure that the District of cans. Instead of investing the funds, he opportunity to speak on an important Columbia reviews security procedures would simply deposit the money in his issue impacting my district. at the New Beginning youth facility own bank account, and cover this up by The District of Columbia operates a and works cooperatively with local masking foreign transfers and filing juvenile detention facility named New leaders in the State of Maryland. false SEC reports. Again, how did this Beginnings in Anne Arundel County, Mr. SARBANES. Thank you. happen? How did the SEC not catch Maryland, which is in my district. Mrs. EMERSON. I now yield 3 min- this tremendous and egregious highway Since its opening this May, there have utes to a member of our subcommittee, robbery? Well, the good news is this been two separate instances of escapes Mr. CRENSHAW from Florida. bill contains additional funds for the by juveniles housed at the facility. In Mr. CRENSHAW. Let me just say, as SEC to try to help them do a better job the last instance, six juveniles escaped we stand here debating this bill, there of making sure this doesn’t happen without any notification to the county are a lot of people in our country that again. in which the facility is located. From are hurting because of some particular Now, I would have written this bill all accounts, these escapes occurred acts that have taken place, and one of differently had I been in charge. I through easily breached doors and win- the things this subcommittee is tasked think there are a lot of flaws in the dows. Both of these episodes have with doing is to make sure the regu- bill, but I think as members of this raised troubling questions about the latory agencies that could prevent sit- subcommittee we do have a responsi- level of oversight and security at the uations like this actually have the bility to try to protect the health and facility. proper amount of funding and the over- the financial security of our American Applicable District of Columbia law sight to protect American lives in the citizens. requires: ‘‘Developing and maintaining future. Mr. SERRANO. I’d like to yield 2 a system with other governmental and A lot of you all have heard me say minutes now to a gentlewoman who, private agencies to identify, locate, from time to time that the number one notwithstanding some of the things and retrieve youth who are under the responsibility of the Federal Govern- you see happening on this House floor, care, custody, or supervision of the de- ment is to protect American lives, and is really the only Representative from partment, who have absconded.’’ Unfor- usually when I say that I am talking Washington, D.C., Ms. NORTON. tunately, these and other standards re- about national security. I’m talking Ms. NORTON. I thank the gentleman lating to the security at the facility about funding for our men and women for yielding. I thank the gentleman, have not received adequate attention in uniform. the ranking member and the com- from District of Columbia authorities. But today, I rise to talk about two mittee for bringing this bill forward, I’d like to yield to the majority lead- agencies under this bill which are especially Chairman SERRANO for con- er who I know has a perspective on aimed to protect American lives by sistently showing respect for our citi- this. protecting their health and their finan- zenship as American citizens by not Mr. HOYER. I would like to echo the cial security: the Consumer Product interfering with local governance and remarks of my colleague, Mr. SAR- Safety Commission and the Securities trying to keep others from doing so. BANES. and Exchange Commission. Mr. Chairman, it’s very painful for a Prior to opening New Beginnings, the During the housing boom in Florida, Member to have to come to the Con- District of Columbia operated another a lot of American drywall producers gress to ask that you vote for her local juvenile detention facility, Oak Hill, at couldn’t keep up with the pace and the budget. It’s particularly painful when the same location. I represented that demand for drywall for the new homes. that Member doesn’t even have a vote area of our State for some period of So they began to import drywall from herself on her own local budget. Yet time. This facility was plagued with a overseas locations, including China. some Members are quick to step up history of escapes, and Oak Hill offi- However, unbeknownst to the contrac- with amendments of their own on a

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Thank you, we wanted Federal funds to be used for don’t, allow us the opportunity to vote Mr. Chairman. Let me thank the chair- abortion. Nonsense. We have never up or down. man for his well wishes. They come asked for Federal funds for abortion Yesterday, the Rules Committee uni- every 6 months now I think, but thank services in the District of Columbia, laterally acted to deny Members and, you so much. only for use of local funds. We have consequently, the constituents they Let me rise in strong support of H.R. never asked for anything except equal- represent, the opportunity even to vote 3170 and just say to the chairman, this ity with other jurisdictions and other on whether this bill should be used to is my first year on this subcommittee, American citizens. expand public funding for abortion. but it’s an honor to serve with you and All residents ask is that you respect Such actions are an offense to the such great leaders. the Home Rule Act. Congress had no democratic process, to the American intention that our local budget would taxpayers, and to the sanctity of b 1400 be treated any differently. These are human life. I want to thank Chairman SERRANO our funds, local funds, not Federal I urge my colleagues to oppose the and Ranking Member EMERSON for funds. It is very difficult for Congress, bill. their very hard work on this bill in a and Congress does not, in fact, change Mr. SERRANO. I’d like to yield 2 bipartisan fashion. You’ve worked to- the local budget because Congress minutes to the gentleman from Texas gether during very difficult times for doesn’t know anything about it. The (Mr. EDWARDS) who by the way was the our economy and, of course, for this ap- presence of the D.C. budget here be- strongest leading voice in having us propriation. comes a basis for a small minority to put language in this bill that says that This bill begins the work of rebuild- use us for their own purposes, to try to any TARP money has to be explained ing the regulatory and oversight impose on us their own choices. to the Congress on its use and all kinds framework of the Federal Government, You can’t endorse local control as a of reports come back to Congress. restoring home rule to the District of founding principle for everybody ex- Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Mr. Chair- Columbia, and safeguarding consumers cept the residents of your Nation’s man, I’d like to thank Chairman by reinvigorating the Consumer Prod- Capital. The Founders never made ex- SERRANO for his kind comments and for ucts Safety Commission. ceptions. I ask you to vote for this ap- his leadership for including two key By investing in the Securities and propriation and in doing so, to remem- provisions in this bill I strongly sup- Exchange Commission, the Federal ber, we demand not to be relegated to ported. Trade Commission, the Consumer second-class citizenship because of our First, this bill holds the U.S. Treas- Products Safety Commission, the IRS, treatment in this process and on this ury Department accountable for how it and other vital agencies, we can bring invests taxpayer funds under the TARP floor. back a fair and honest marketplace program. Language included in the bill And I thank you, Mr. Chairman, for that is safe for consumers and inves- at my request mirrors my bill, H.R. all you have done for this appropria- tors alike. 2832, which directs the Treasury Sec- tion. We need strong regulators to enforce Mrs. EMERSON. I now yield 2 min- retary to report back to Congress by our Nation’s financial regulations. This utes to the gentleman from Pennsyl- December of this year on their plans to will ensure the stable operation of our vania (Mr. PITTS). repay taxpayers the money they have capital markets, help stabilize the Mr. PITTS. The bill before us today invested in the TARP program. The economy, and bring an end to this un- will open up the funding spigot for language also requires the Treasury to regulated financial environment during abortions in the District of Columbia. submit to Congress the estimates, the the Bush administration, which has The Dornan amendment has, for years, likely gains and losses, from those in- helped to reduce abortions in D.C. Re- vestments. created havoc in the lives of millions. cently, there has been a lot of talk Our efforts to shore up the financial The chairman has also taken great about abortion reduction, and the one system must be accompanied by great- strides in restoring home rule to the thing that everyone seems to agree on er accountability and strict oversight residents of the District of Columbia. is that public funding for abortion in- to ensure taxpayer dollars are being As Chairman SERRANO has said, we creases the number of lives lost to spent wisely and effectively. The were elected to represent our home dis- abortion. Even the Guttmacher Insti- American taxpayers have a right to tricts, not elected to represent the Dis- tute has found that significantly more know how their tax dollars are being trict of Columbia, nor are we members women choose abortion when the gov- invested and when they will be repaid. of the D.C. City Council. ernment subsidizes it. Unfortunately, Second, the bill adds $92 million to The people of the District of Colum- the bill before us today will only serve the budget of the SEC and for the first bia should have the ability to make the to increase abortion. time specifies that $4.4 million of SEC same decisions as other communities The District of Columbia has a sordid funding should be used by the Office of and cities which make these decisions history with abortion funding. In 1994, Inspector General, increasing their for themselves. They should not be sub- when the funding ban was lifted, D.C. staff by 140 investigators, lawyers and ject to the ideological whims of Mem- took $1 million away from the Medical analysts to investigate and prosecute bers who wish to advance personal Charities Fund which was created to corporate crime. The Americans want agendas on the back of D.C. residents. help AIDS patients to instead pay for greedy Wall Street criminals who These are Americans. They deserve abortions. And the District had to re- helped cause this recession inves- to be treated fairly—just like we’d quest additional funds to make up for tigated and punished for their crimes. want our constituents to be treated. the funds used on abortion. Then, when By increasing enforcement at the SEC, I also want to thank the chairman the funding ban was reinstated, the we will send a strong message that if for clarifying the definition of cash in city disregarded the law and continued you rob innocent investors of their re- advance for agricultural and medical to fund abortion for two additional tirement and college savings you will equipment payments from Cuba. years. spend the rest of your life sharing a The CHAIR. The time of the gentle- The bill will again open the door for prison cell with criminals like Bernie woman has expired. D.C. to abuse taxpayer dollars to ex- Madoff. Mr. SERRANO. I yield the gentle- pand abortion, and it completely dis- I thank Chairman SERRANO for in- woman 30 additional seconds. regards the views of the majority of cluding these two important provisions Ms. LEE of California. Let me just Americans who do not support public in this legislation and urge the bill’s say that United States companies funding for abortion. passage. should be able to benefit from profits

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So this ians that parity between the two made Mr. SERRANO and Mrs. EMERSON on provision is very important for our eco- sense, and in fact the Congress, as you what policy we believe to be appro- nomic recovery. see in 24 of those 28 years, has followed priate, given the economic cir- So I look forward to working with that policy. cumstances that confront all Ameri- the chairman and the subcommittee to The chairman, in consultation with cans. ensure that the Treasury Department me, because I don’t want the burden to Federal employees have the benefit prioritizes real terrorist threats to our be on him or the committee, and in dis- of having stable, secure jobs. They very national security and does not waste cussion with those of us who represent much appreciate that. They understand vital agency resources—our tax dol- a large number of Federal employees, that they don’t want their fellow citi- lars—on Americans who want to travel concluded because of the uniqueness of zens to be in distress and without them to the Caribbean. our economic situation that agreeing being cognizant of that distress and ap- Mrs. EMERSON. I continue to re- to this lack of parity—not supporting preciation for the economic situation serve the balance of my time. it, but agreeing to it—that may be, for it puts us in. Mr. SERRANO. I yield 1 minute to some, a distinction without a dif- So I thank the chairman, I thank the my friend and leader, the majority ference, but it is, I think, a distinction. ranking member for their concern and leader, the gentleman from Maryland However, because of my concern and their focus, and I look forward to work- (Mr. HOYER). my discussions with Mr. Orszag in Feb- ing with him on this issue as they pro- Mr. HOYER. I thank my friend for ruary or March, I went back to Mr. ceed through the process and we go to yielding and I congratulate him on his Orszag—and I want to read into and conference. leadership of this committee and say submit for the RECORD a letter dated EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESI- how pleased I am that my good friend, July 9, 2009. DENT, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT JO ANN EMERSON, is the ranking Re- It says, ‘‘Thank you for your June 24, AND BUDGET, publican on this committee. I thank 2009, letter regarding pay parity for Washington, DC, July 9, 2009. her for her leadership—one of the very Federal civilian employees and non- Hon. STENY H. HOYER, constructive Members of this body. military in noncombat zones.’’ Majority Leader, House of Representatives, This subcommittee is a special sub- Now, the reason he references non- Washington, DC. combat zones is because I think there DEAR MR. MAJORITY LEADER: Thank you committee to me because I had the for your June 24, 2009, letter regarding pay great honor of serving on this sub- is an appropriateness in the hazardous parity for Federal civilian employees and committee for 23 years. I chaired this duty pay, whether they be military or military personnel serving in non-combat subcommittee for 2 years and then civilian. We put people in harm’s way zones. served as the ranking member when we and we put them at risk, and giving Given the exceptional circumstances sur- had the hostile takeover of the institu- them greater compensation makes a rounding the economic downturn, the Ad- tion by the other side, and they became lot of sense. I suggested this to the ministration did not include equal pay in- the chair and I became the ranking Armed Services Committee. That’s not creases for civilian and military personnel in what we did here, but I will go on. its Fiscal Year 2010 budget submission. None- member. So I have served on this com- theless, the Administration shares your com- mittee for some time. ‘‘Given the exceptional cir- mitment to a strong civil service that can I rise today because I normally would cumstances surrounding the economic attract the talent we need to deliver the have weighed in with the chairman and downturn, the administration did not high level of performance the American peo- with the ranking member on the issue include equal pay increases for civilian ple deserve from their government. The Ad- of pay for civilian employees. As a and military pay personnel in its fiscal ministration is therefore committed in fu- matter of fact, I had the opportunity to year 2010 budget submissions. Nonethe- ture years to the principle of pay parity be- discuss with the chairman the provi- less, the administration shares your tween the annual pay increase for the Fed- sions for pay in this bill. commitment’’—and, really, the com- eral civilian workforce and members of the armed services serving in non-hazardous lo- The administration and I had a dis- mitment of all of us in this Congress cations. cussion some months ago with ref- who, for 24 out of 28 years, has fought Thank you for your efforts on behalf of erence to their recommendation on ci- for and affected pay parity as the pol- Federal employees. We look forward to con- vilian and military pay. I indicated to icy of this Congress—‘‘nonetheless, the tinue working with you in the future. him that we are in a very unique situa- administration shares your commit- Sincerely, tion in America today. We’ve lost mil- ment to a strong civil service that can PETER R. ORSZAG, lions of jobs, millions of people are attract the talent we need to deliver Director. concerned about losing their jobs, and I the high level of performance the Mrs. EMERSON. I now yield 2 min- therefore perceived it as a relatively American people deserve from their utes to the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. unique situation where Federal em- government.’’ KING). ployees understood that there would be This is the important sentence. I Mr. KING of Iowa. I thank the gen- constraints that were not necessarily made it known to Mr. SERRANO. I did tlelady for yielding. I come to the floor present in other years. not go over this with Mrs. EMERSON. and I rise in opposition to this bill. I do Federal employees are already con- But, it says this, ‘‘The administration so for a number of reasons, but the rea- strained by the ECI, the Economic Cost is therefore committed in future years son I take this opportunity to express Index, wage index, in the country. If to the principle of pay parity between that is, the longstanding policy that people across the country don’t get the annual pay increase for the Federal blocked the compulsion that was deliv- raises, they don’t get raises. civilian workforce and members of the ered to American taxpayers to fund However, for the 28 years that I have Armed Service serving in nonhazardous abortions through the District of Co- served in this body, there have only locations.’’ Again, this is not about lumbia has been dropped from this bill, been 4 years where there has not been hazardous duty pay for people in and it was refused to be allowed as an pay parity between the military pay harm’s way. ‘‘Thank you for your ef- amendment here to the floor. So the cost-of-living adjustment and the civil- forts on behalf of Federal employees,’’ constituents of America will not know ian cost-of-living adjustment. et cetera. how their Member would vote and In 1985, the military received half a I rise simply to note that on behalf of where their Member stands on compel- point more than the civilians. In 1994 the Federal employees I represent, the ling public funds to be used for abor- and 1995, the civilians received in 1994, Federal employee representatives with tions in the District of Columbia. 1.7 percent more than the military and, whom I have had extended discussions, We’ve gone through this debate here in 1995, fourth-tenths of a point more the Senate has taken action in their before. This debate has gone on back than the military. In 2002, the military subcommittee. They did not effect pay and forth, but it was established back received 2.2 more. parity either, although they effected a in the early nineties. The process of Both the military and the civilian greater increase than is included in funding public abortions in D.C. were employees obviously perform great this bill. established in the early nineties, and

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One of them is the life of the mother. this legislation becomes law simply be- to compel anyone who has a moral ob- President Obama tells us he wants to cause the subsidies are there to effec- jection to funding abortions is wrong. reduce abortion. Well, one of the most tuate their deaths. The second thing is the memory of the effective and proven ways to reduce I hope Members will vote ‘‘no’’ on the vote on the Mexico City Policy. When abortion is not to fund it. The evidence bill. we lost that as a pro-life coalition here is compelling. And, frankly, it’s log- Mr. SERRANO. Could I inquire as to in Congress, I saw people over on that ical. how much time is available? side of the aisle jumping up and down, The research arm of Planned Parent- The CHAIR. The gentleman from 1 hugging, clapping, and cheering. And hood, an organization that itself every New York has 8 ⁄2 minutes available, why? Because we were going to compel year performs over 305,000 abortions in and the gentlewoman from Missouri 1 taxpayers to fund abortions in foreign its own clinics—a staggering loss of has 5 ⁄2 minutes available. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I lands. children’s lives—their research arm, would like to yield 2 minutes for a col- How could anyone be that delighted the Guttmacher Institute, has made it loquy to the gentleman from New Jer- about such a policy? But I think it was absolutely clear that when taxpayer because those who were cheering and sey (Mr. HOLT). funding is not available, between 20 Mr. HOLT. Mr. Chairman, I commend clapping and hugging believe they had and 35 percent of Medicaid abortions landed a blow against the convictions the Chair of this subcommittee for pro- that would have been procured simply ducing a good bill, and I seek to enter of the people who they could just con- don’t occur and that these children go sider be wearing a different jersey on into a colloquy with him about the im- on to be born. portance of making voting systems the other side of the aisle. Today, there are thousands of chil- It is bigger than this, it’s deeper than auditable and about conducting audits dren in the District of Columbia and this. This is life. This is unborn, inno- of electronic election results. millions throughout the country who cent human life that doesn’t have a Voting is the foundation of our de- live, attend schools, have boyfriends voice here on this floor. If we could mocracy. It is the right through which and girlfriends, get married and have hear their scream for mercy, we would we preserve all other rights. Anything their own kids—dream and hope be- at least hear the Tiahrt amendment of value should be auditable, especially cause taxpayer subsidies didn’t effec- and have a real debate here on the our votes. That’s why it is so impor- tuate their demise. floor, as we would have had in any of tant that States using paperless sys- Pursuant to the Constitution of the the two previous centuries this United tems have all of the funding they need United States, Congress has the au- States Congress has operated under to convert to paper ballot voting sys- thority and, I would respectfully sub- open rules. tems before the next general election I oppose the bill and I advocate for mit, the obligation and duty, especially and that all States have the funding open rules. from a human rights perspective, to set they need to conduct audits of the elec- Mr. SERRANO. I yield 1 minute to policy as it relates to how funds are tronic tallies. my friend and colleague from New used in either protecting or destroying I would yield at this moment back to York (Mr. ISRAEL). children. We should not be subsidizing the chairman. Mr. ISRAEL. I thank the chairman the killing of unborn children. Mr. SERRANO. I agree with the gen- and my friend. Mr. Chairman, why By definition, abortion is infant mor- tleman about the importance of pro- Tuesday? Why do we have Federal elec- tality. Ultrasound technology, the rise tecting the integrity of the vote count. tions on Tuesday? My guess is that of prenatal medicine has shattered the I was pleased to incorporate HAVA most Members of this House of Rep- myth that unborn children are some- funding in the bill and language in the resentatives don’t know the answer to how not human, nor alive. committee report stressing the impor- that question, and the answer is: There Dr. Alveda King, Mr. Chairman, niece tance of gathering information on vot- is no good answer for our voting on of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, had ing system malfunctions, of making of- Tuesday. two abortions. She now leads an orga- ficial paper ballots more accessible, There is good reason to change vot- nization known as the Silent No More and of verifying election results. I hope ing from Tuesday to weekends. One out Campaign, made up exclusively of jurisdictions will use these funds to de- of four people say they don’t vote in women who have had abortions. ploy the most accessible paper ballot Federal elections because the weekday The CHAIR. The time of the gen- voting systems and will audit their is too busy for them. They’re balancing tleman has expired. election results to ensure the integrity their jobs and their schedules and their Mrs. EMERSON. I yield the gen- of our democracy. kids. tleman 1 additional minute. Mr. HOLT. I thank the gentleman very much. I’ve introduced the Weekend Voting b 1415 Act, which would move Federal elec- We have a recent compelling example tions from Tuesdays to weekends. And Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. She has of how important this is. We have the I want to thank the chairman of this made it very clear that, after every resolution of the Senate race in Min- subcommittee for including language abortion, one baby dies—two if they’re nesota. If the only information avail- that I had proposed in this bill direct- twins—and the woman is wounded. able were an electronic tally, one can- ing the GAO to conduct a study on the The intermediate and long-term psy- didate would have been presumed the cost-benefit analysis of weekend vot- chological damage and physical dam- winner without recourse, but because a ing. age to women is underreported and bipartisan canvassing board was able That study is going to answer the underappreciated, but as she and so to inspect and recount actual voter- question: Why Tuesday? But, more im- many others have pointed out, it is marked ballots, they were able to de- portantly, it’s going to answer the real and frightening. Dr. King has said, termine that the other candidate actu- question: Why not weekends, and lead How can the dream survive? She was ally won. Software electronic counts to the empowerment of the American talking about her late uncle, the late alone cannot be relied upon to ensure people. Dr. Martin Luther King. How can the that the intent of the voters will be We ought to make it easier for people dream survive—these are her words—if honored. to vote, not harder. we murder children? In 2010, seven entire States and coun- Mrs. EMERSON. I now yield 2 min- Abortion methods, Mr. Chairman, are ties in a dozen others will not be able utes to the gentleman from New Jersey gruesome. The cheap sophistry of to verify independently the electronic (Mr. SMITH). choice, the euphemisms that are cyni- tallies in their elections unless they Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Chair- cally employed to cloak it, can’t mask use their HAVA funds to deploy acces- man, I thank my friend for yielding. a dismemberment abortion that hacks sible paper ballot voting systems. We

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However, I urge every ju- the bill, you are not going to have any ican products. risdiction in the country that has difficulty with the people who don’t In recent years, many of our regu- changed their voting system in the last think taxpayers’ funds should be used latory agencies have neglected their several years to move to an accessible for abortions, but your auto dealers responsibilities to protect consumers, paper ballot system. would be right to be mad at you. These taxpayers and investors. This bill takes I thank the gentleman very much for need to be open ruled. strong steps to reverse that disregard his support. The CHAIR. The time of the gen- while making critical investments in Mr. SERRANO. The gentleman is tleman has expired. programs that help small businesses, most welcome, and I look forward to Mrs. EMERSON. I yield the gen- the lifeblood of our economy, succeed. working with him to make sure all tleman an additional 30 seconds. I urge my colleagues to support the States have the funding they need to Mr. LATOURETTE. The fact of the passage of this important piece of leg- implement these critical election pro- matter is we have to have some clarity. islation. tection measures. The people who send us here to Wash- Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, I re- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance ington deserve to know where we stand serve the balance of my time. of my time on these issues. For every year that Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I yield Mrs. EMERSON. At this time, Mr. these appropriations bills had come to 2 minutes to the gentleman from Mis- Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- the floor when we were in the majority, souri (Mr. SKELTON) for the purposes of tleman from Ohio (Mr. LATOURETTE). we hadn’t liked some of the amend- a colloquy. Mr. LATOURETTE. I thank the gen- ments. I can remember being where the Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Chairman, I in- tlelady for recognizing me again during Chair is today. I sat in that chair for 3 tended to offer an amendment to pro- the course of this debate. days on an Interior Appropriations bill, vide funding for the Harry S. Truman Mr. Chairman, one of the sad con- and I let every Democrat and every Re- Scholarship Foundation in the amount sequences of bringing appropriations publican who wanted to say something of $660,000. I decided not to offer that bills to the floor under a closed rule or come down and strike the last word or amendment today, but I wish to engage under a structured rule is that you offer an amendment. At the end of the the chairman of the subcommittee in a leave so many Members on both sides day, the will of the House prevailed. colloquy regarding the importance of of the aisle between the devil and the This rule and the way this debate is this foundation. deep blue sea. Sadly, we have that in being conducted, the rule of the House Mr. Chairman, I believe that it is in this particular bill. is not being adhered to. the best interest of our Nation to en- Mr. Chairman, you would have seen Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I sure that the leaders of tomorrow have during the rule vote that it was a close would like to yield 2 minutes to the access to the best educational opportu- vote, and thanks to some great work gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. nities available. For that reason, I by orthopaedic surgeons in its last 30 DELAURO), a member of the sub- have long been associated with the seconds, the provision was able to sur- committee and one of our great lead- Harry S. Truman Scholarship Founda- vive. ers. tion, which awards scholarships for col- I would suggest that it is not a mys- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, this is lege students to attend graduate school tery to those of us in this House that a strong bill, a bill that aims to bring in preparation for careers in govern- the people who voted ‘‘no’’ on the rule, much needed stability and confidence ment or elsewhere in public service. many of them—both Republicans and to our financial system and assistance The Truman Scholarship Foundation Democrats, and I think the last time I to our small businesses. was established by Congress in 1975 as saw the scoreboard it was 33 Demo- The bill provides critical funding to the Federal memorial to our 33rd Presi- crats—weren’t voting ‘‘no’’ against the Securities and Exchange Commis- dent, Harry S. Truman. The foundation their leadership and the rule that sion to help it strengthen the regula- has been operating from the original they’d brought forward. They were vot- tion of our financial markets and to appropriation and the interest from ing ‘‘no’’ because the rule did not per- the Federal Trade Commission to en- that amount since 1977; but as the cost mit a discussion on an amendment by hance its ability to protect consumers. of college has increased over the years, Mr. TIAHRT or by anybody else relative It ensures further oversight of TARP. the foundation’s assets have not grown to the use of taxpayer funds for abor- It requires Treasury reports that will accordingly to meet the needs of the tions in the District of Columbia. notify Congress of steps taken to im- students it serves. That’s why they voted ‘‘no.’’ plement oversight recommendations. So, Mr. Chairman of the sub- Likewise, we have discussed—Mr. To help small businesses weather the committee, Mr. SERRANO, I ask your OBEY has discussed, Mr. DINGELL has current economic storm, the bill sup- assurance that you will seek to include discussed, and I have discussed—the ports $848 million for the SBA, includ- funding for the Truman Foundation in fact that Mr. SERRANO and Mr. OBEY ing $25 million in new microlending conference with the other body. were very gracious to accept an amend- and $10 million in microloan technical Mr. SERRANO. Will the gentleman ment that I offered that deals with the assistance. yield? 200,000 people in this country who are In 2008 alone, SBA’s intermediary Mr. SKELTON. I yield. about to lose their jobs, who work at microlenders made more than 5,000 Mr. SERRANO. I thank the gen- auto dealerships across the country. loans, totaling more than $60 million, tleman for bringing this to my atten- You know, for 14 years—just as an to entrepreneurs who were unable to tion, and I will assure him that I will aside, Mr. Chairman—I chafed at the secure the credit that they needed from do my best to work with my Senate fact that appropriators were legislating conventional lenders. This bill also in- colleagues in conference. on authorization bills, but now that cludes significant funding for IRS tax Mr. SKELTON. I certainly thank the I’m one of them, I love it. I think it’s enforcement to support the administra- gentleman, and I thank you for this op- a wonderful process, and I hope it con- tion’s efforts to combat tax haven portunity to raise the issue on the tinues. abuse. floor. Having said that, as for the vote that I have worked to ensure that the bill Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I re- Members are going to take in a couple includes a provision which prevents serve the balance of my time. of hours, nobody is going to know Federal contracts from going to domes- Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, I where they stand on the car dealers, tic corporations that incorporate in would like to thank the chairman and nobody is going to know where tax havens to avoid meeting their tax again for his graciousness and for his they stand on the issue of abortion. If obligations. openness in working with me and with

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:01 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.057 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H8214 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2009 the rest of the subcommittee on the Mr. Chair, let the record reflect that I oppose So why not continue to support a program minority side, and I look forward to lifting the restrictions on government-funded that really is important: one that helps chil- continuing that relationship. abortions in the District of Columbia. dren!! by providing $14 million to give these I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr Chair, I rise in children a better school and their parents a Mr. SERRANO. How much time do I support of the District of Columbia Opportunity chance to fulfill their dreams? have left, Mr. Chairman? Scholarship Program. And may I add, the dollars that now rescue The CHAIR. The gentleman has 21⁄2 We, as Members of Congress, have one no- some children in failing District public schools minutes remaining. tion that binds us all together—every one of do not come at the expense of the public sys- Mr. SERRANO. I yield myself the us understands that the key to the future of tem—the program offers parents a choice balance of the time. our great nation is the quality of the education without hurting public schools. Mr. Chairman, I want to thank the we provide our children. We need to heed the call of many city par- gentlewoman, and I want to thank all We all know the story of many failing District ents who want school choices for their chil- of the speakers who have participated of Columbia public schools: Low graduation dren—a future as bright as ones in many of today, but I think there is a clarifica- rates. High drop out rates. Low math and our states. tion that needs to be made. While the theoretical debate on such schol- Many speakers have come to the reading scores, reflected in a city-wide adult arships may have some value in the political House floor and have spoken about the literacy rate of 37%! And, we can all agree sphere, District children should not be the abortion issue and have said that the that the children in the District deserve a first pawns in some ideological battle. Rather, we American taxpayer is being asked in class education! A few years back, I had the honor to Chair need to protect their future and keep the this bill to foot the bill for abortions. the District of Columbia Appropriations Sub- scholarship program alive and expand it. That is not correct, and that has to be committee. In that capacity, I worked to create Finally, Mr Chair, as the Washington Post made clear. First of all, to me, the issue is wheth- a program to give a ‘hand-up’ to children in recently wrote, and I quote: ‘‘Political ideology er or not the District of Columbia DC—the District of Columbia Opportunity and partisan gamesmanship should not be al- should be given the opportunity to gov- Scholarship Program. lowed to blow apart the educational hopes of ern its own affairs or whether Congress We built a ‘three-sector’ approach, endorsed hundreds of DC children.’’ I could not agree will continue to impose on D.C. its by former Mayor Anthony Williams and then more! Mr. PENCE. Mr. Chair, it is morally wrong to will. So, for many years, the folks in councilman and current Mayor Adrian Fenty, take the taxpayer dollars of hundreds of thou- the District of Columbia have had to and others: public schools, charter schools, sands of Washington, D.C. residents who accept Congress’ wishes for many test and the latter, and the Opportunity Scholarship cherish the right to life and use them to fund items and issues throughout the coun- Program, which provides families with funds to abortions. I am deeply disturbed that this Con- try. I believe that, in some cases—and send their children to private or parochial gress is set to vote on a Financial Services with all due respect to my colleagues— schools. and General Government Appropriations Act they have imposed these provisions on Since 2005, some 3,000 students have that lacks traditional protections against using the District of Columbia in many areas been provided with Opportunity Scholarships tax dollars to fund the destruction of human of gay marriage, of needle exchange (over 7,000 applied). Today, there is a long life. programs, of abortion, and of gun waiting list, but over 1,700 D.C. scholarship Every year since 1996, this annual funding issues so that they could go back home students are attending 49 non-public schools. bill has included language that prevented the and say they had done something on The average annual income for these families use of federal and local funds to pay for abor- that issue. Yes, they did, to the people is around $23,000. In April, the U.S. Department of Education tions in the District of Columbia. Not only was of the District of Columbia—not to the released its own report—finding that students the language prohibiting the use of local funds people in their districts but to the peo- in the scholarship program are performing at stripped from the Financial Services Appro- ple of the District of Columbia. What this bill simply says is that higher academic levels than their peers who priations bill, but a bipartisan amendment to local funds raised locally by the tax- are not in the program, and are better off by restore this ban on taxpayer-funded abortion payers of the District of Columbia can virtually every important measure in their cho- offered by Congressman TODD TIAHRT (R–KS) be used to provide abortion services. sen schools. and Congressman LINCOLN DAVIS (D–TN) was The ban on the use of Federal funds for So this is a good news story, right? blocked by the Democrat-controlled Rules Well, not any more. abortion remains in place. Committee from even receiving an up-or-down During the markup of this bill in Committee, vote on the House floor, violating a much b 1430 I offered an amendment to make all DC chil- older tradition of this storied institution. Let me repeat that. Federal funds dren eligible for the Opportunity Scholarship Earlier this year I joined nearly 180 of my going to the District of Columbia can- Program. colleagues in writing a letter to Speaker not be used to supply abortion services. And an amendment to allow the younger PELOSI to urge the retention of important pro- What we’ve done is to say, local funds brothers and sisters of Opportunity Scholars to life provisions that have historically been in- that you raise on your own from your be allowed to participate alongside their older cluded in government spending bills. Despite own American citizen taxpayers can be siblings. Both were defeated. our bipartisan plea, the Democrat leadership used for those purposes. That should be And likewise, I tried on behalf of Minority has chosen to remove these provisions and clarified, and people should know the Leader Boehner and others before the Rules deny the people’s representatives a vote in truth. Committee, unsuccessfully, to make all chil- this House, shutting out the voices of the mil- This bill is a good bill; and I hope dren eligible. lions of pro-life American taxpayers they rep- that at the end of the day, people will But the Rules Committee said ‘‘no’’ to the resent. vote for it. It covers many areas. I Boehner amendment and in doing so, The District of Columbia now has the unlim- thank all my colleagues. slammed the ‘door of opportunity,’ inexcus- ited ability to use local taxpayer funds to pro- Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Chair, since I was ably, on thousands of low-income Washington vide abortions. This is a dark moment for the elected to serve in Congress, I have sup- families. cause of life in America and I hope that this ported the pro-life position. I am strongly com- Anticipating that there may well be a Congress will rededicate itself not only to pro- mitted to protecting the rights of the unborn. wellspring of indignation that Congress is tecting the taxpayer, but the unborn. Accordingly, I think it is wrong for Americans’ again interfering with DC governance, may I Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chair, I rise in sup- tax dollars to be used to pay for abortion. ask where the District would be today if the port of the Financial and Governmental Serv- Mr. Chair, I voted against the rule for con- Federal Government had not assumed most of ices Appropriation Act of 2010. sideration of this bill because it did not afford the costs of the city’s judicial system, and nu- The bill appropriates a total of $46.2 billion Members an opportunity to express their clear merous city employee pension obligations— to fund the important operations and functions position on the issue of taxpayer-funded abor- which we still pay. of the U.S. government. This support will help tion. Fortunately, we will have a chance to And, I never heard protests about interven- fund federal government salaries, including a vote again on a conference report between tion when I inserted funding in the D.C. Appro- 2% pay raise for all federal civilian employees, the House and the Senate, which I hope will priations bill to rebuild many dilapidated and the U.S. postal service, and it will help to re- strip these abortion provisions from the bill be- dangerous DC school playgrounds or money build the regulatory, enforcement and over- fore any bill is signed into law. to protect the Anacostia riverfront. sight structure of the federal government.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:02 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.059 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE July 16, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8215 This bill supports our efforts to protect con- cludes a modest investment of $12 million to ministration’s Statement of Administration Pol- sumers and investors by strengthening the provide an educational lifeline to a few lucky icy on this bill actually praises the Democratic oversight of Wall Street and large financial in- disadvantaged students living in our nation’s majority for taking away families’ choices, stat- stitutions. Enhancing the regulatory authorities capital. ing, ‘‘The Administration also appreciates the and oversight functions of government agen- We are all too painfully aware of the chal- Committee’s support for continuing the D.C. cies will be a major focus of these efforts. This lenges facing the public school system in the Opportunity Scholarship program for only legislation contributes to this process by in- District of Columbia, where less than half of those students currently enrolled in the pro- creasing the flow of government resources to elementary students are proficient in reading gram.’’ the agencies that will be on the frontlines. The and math. Mayor Adrian Fenty and Chancellor The reaction from D.C. residents is telling: bill appropriates $1 billion for the Securities Michelle Rhee are working hard to turn this More than 7,000 D.C. residents have signed a and Exchange Commission, $149 million to around, and I applaud their efforts. petition imploring Congress to keep the pro- fund the operations of the Treasury Depart- But change can’t happen fast enough for gram alive. ment Inspectors General; $292 million for Fed- the District’s children. That’s why Congress Further, seven members of the D.C. Council eral Trade Commission; $113 million for the created a three-sector plan to improve edu- also have petitioned Education Secretary Arne Consumer Product Safety Commission; and cation for all students. Students could choose Duncan to reverse his decision. In their letter, $38 million for the FDIC Inspector General. to attend their traditional neighborhood public the members say ‘‘we believe we simply can- The bill also acknowledges the key role the school, a charter school, or a private school— not turn our backs on these families because nation’s small businesses will play in the re- if they were lucky enough to win a scholarship doing so will deny their children the quality covery by providing resources for the govern- lottery. education they deserve.’’ ment programs that are helping small busi- Sadly, this Democratic majority and the The D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program nesses weather current economic conditions. Obama Administration have backed away from has helped thousands of low-income students Small businesses drive economic growth and this bipartisan, fair approach that lets District in Washington go to the school of their job creation in the U.S. Protecting the health parents decide what school is best for their choice—including the exclusive Sidwell of existing small businesses and fostering the child. This majority has cut off the scholarship Friends School attended by the President’s growth of new ones is a congressional priority. option for any student who is not already in own children. In addition to providing $847 million for the the program. The President obviously chose the school Small Business Administration, the bill further Earlier this spring, the Department of Edu- he thought was best for his daughters. Why illustrates Congress’ commitment to supporting cation actually rescinded more than 200 schol- shouldn’t every parent have that opportunity? healthy small businesses by reinstating agree- arships from new students who had been told I am ashamed this majority will not even allow ments with auto dealerships that were they would be able to attend the private Congress to debate whether or not to continue dropped as part of the recent General Motors school their parents had chosen for them this the program and the benefits it provides to or Chrysler bankruptcy proceedings. fall. families in the District of Columbia. What a This bill funds the important functions and Instead, these students will now be forced travesty. operations of the federal government, while to attend a D.C. public school—one they did This Administration has spoken about also supporting the financial reform, enforce- not choose, and one that may be failing aca- ‘‘green shoots’’ when it discusses hopeful ment and oversight priorities of Congress. I demically or expose their child to physical signs in our weakened economy. encourage my colleagues to join me in sup- danger. Adding insult to injury, some of these The D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program port of the bill. children are being separated from older sib- is a ‘‘green shoot’’ in the weakened school Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. lings who were lucky enough to receive a system of this nation’s capital city—and we Chair, I rise today in support of H.R. 3170, Fi- scholarship in the past. are letting it die. nancial Services and General Government Ap- This matter is best illustrated by The Wash- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair, I urge propriations for FY 2010. The gentleman from ington Post, which featured the plight of one my colleagues to support this legislation, first, New York, Mr. SERRANO, has done a wonder- mother, Latasha Bennett, in a July 10 editorial. because it provides much-needed funding, ful job of shepherding this complicated and bi- The Post reports that Ms. Bennett is ‘‘in an and second because it will correct a grave in- partisan bill to the floor today. understandable panic over where her daughter justice affecting people in all of our districts. I rise today to speak on one specific provi- will go to kindergarten next month. She had Auto manufacturers operating on taxpayer sion in this bill. The bill requires automakers planned on the private school where her son money are shutting down dealerships without that have taken government funding, such as (already a scholarship recipient) excels, but, any justification and without adequate com- General Motors (GM) and Chrysler, to rein- without the voucher she was promised, she pensation to the dealers. state agreements with dealerships they have These closures are difficult for all commu- can’t afford the tuition.’’ dropped as part of their recent bankruptcy pro- nities but their effects are especially pro- What the amendment that was rejected by ceedings. nounced in minority communities. Automobile dealers are the backbone of all this Democratic majority would have done is The closure of minority-owned dealerships of our communities. They are an economic en- help Ms. Bennett and the thousands of District cost 150,000 jobs in 2008 and will cost an- gine employing dozens and sometimes hun- parents who are trying to give their children other quarter of a million jobs in 2009. dreds of hardworking, taxpaying members of the opportunities they never had. It’s that sim- Members of this body have worked for dec- the community. ple. ades to support small business and minority- Auto dealers are on the frontlines of the The parents who are fortunate enough to owned business. We should do everything we U.S. automotive industry. They take the participate in the program are grateful for the can to help them now. chances with the new cars being developed in opportunity these scholarships provide their Mr. SERRANO. I yield back the bal- laboratories in Detroit and around the world. children, and students are taking advantage of ance of my time. They are the face of our cities, the sponsor of the benefits. After three years of study we The CHAIR. All time for general de- many little league teams and the lead in many know parents remain highly satisfied with their bate has expired. charitable events. children’s schools, and participating students Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I When the Auto Task Force and the bank- are ahead of their counterparts in D.C. public move that the Committee do now rise. ruptcy judges took the ability of our auto deal- schools in reading. The motion was agreed to. ers to earn a living, they took away a portion In fact, the lead independent researcher, Dr. Accordingly, the Committee rose; of our communities. Patrick J. Wolf, has called this program a suc- and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. The bill gives these men and women the cess. In written testimony to the Senate Com- OBEY) having assumed the chair, Mr. opportunity to reclaim their lives and their mittee on Homeland Security and Government HASTINGS of Florida, Chair of the Com- businesses, and plug a hole that has been Reform, he stated the ‘‘D.C. OSP has met a mittee of the Whole House on the State torn in each and every one of our districts. tough standard of efficacy in serving low in- of the Union, reported that that Com- Support this bill, support our communities come inner city students.’’ Further, in respond- mittee, having had under consideration and support our automobile dealers. ing to a question from the Chair of the Com- the bill (H.R. 3170) making appropria- Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. Mr. Chair, there is mittee, Mr. Wolf agreed the D.C. OSP is one tions for financial services and general an amendment to this bill that should have of the most effective national programs he has government for the fiscal year ending been made in order, but was not. studied. September 30, 2010, and for other pur- The Financial Services and General Gov- This type of success should translate into poses, had come to no resolution there- ernment Appropriations bill before us today in- an expansion of the program. Instead, this Ad- on.

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Mr. Speaker, by di- not to exceed $2,000,000 for official travel ex- program activities; not to exceed $46,249,000 rection of the Democratic Caucus, I penses, including hire of passenger motor ve- offer a privileged resolution and ask is for economic policies and programs activi- ties; not to exceed $48,080,000 is for financial hicles; and not to exceed $100,000 for unfore- for its immediate consideration. policies and programs activities; not to ex- seen emergencies of a confidential nature, to The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- ceed $64,611,000 is for terrorism and financial be allocated and expended under the direc- lows: intelligence activities; not to exceed tion of the Inspector General of the Treas- ury, $29,700,000, of which not to exceed $2,500 H. RES. 651 $22,679,000 is for Treasury-wide management policies and programs activities; and not to shall be available for official reception and Resolved, That the following named Mem- representation expenses. ber be and is hereby elected to the following exceed $99,786,000 is for administration pro- TREASURY INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR TAX standing committee of the House of Rep- grams activities: Provided, That the Sec- ADMINISTRATION resentatives: retary of the Treasury is authorized to trans- fer funds appropriated for any program ac- COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR.— SALARIES AND EXPENSES Ms. Chu. tivity of the Departmental Offices to any For necessary expenses of the Treasury In- other program activity of the Departmental spector General for Tax Administration in Ms. DELAURO (during the reading). Offices upon notification to the House and carrying out the Inspector General Act of Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Senate Committees on Appropriations: Pro- 1978, including purchase (not to exceed 150 that the resolution be considered as vided further, That no appropriation for any for replacement only for police-type use) and read and printed in the RECORD. program activity shall be increased or de- hire of passenger motor vehicles (31 U.S.C. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there creased by more than 4 percent by all such 1343(b)); services authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, objection to the request of the gentle- transfers: Provided further, That any change at such rates as may be determined by the in funding greater than 4 percent shall be woman from Connecticut? Inspector General for Tax Administration; submitted for approval to the House and $149,000,000, of which not to exceed $6,000,000 There was no objection. Senate Committees on Appropriations: Pro- shall be available for official travel expenses; The resolution was agreed to. vided further, That of the amount appro- of which not to exceed $500,000 shall be avail- priated under this heading, not to exceed A motion to reconsider was laid on able for unforeseen emergencies of a con- $3,000,000, to remain available until Sep- the table. fidential nature, to be allocated and ex- tember 30, 2011, is for information tech- f pended under the direction of the Inspector nology modernization requirements; not to General for Tax Administration; and of FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GEN- exceed $200,000 is for official reception and which not to exceed $1,500 shall be available representation expenses; and not to exceed ERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIA- for official reception and representation ex- $258,000 is for unforeseen emergencies of a TIONS ACT, 2010 penses. confidential nature, to be allocated and ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- pended under the direction of the Secretary FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK ant to House Resolution 644 and rule of the Treasury and to be accounted for sole- SALARIES AND EXPENSES XVIII, the Chair declares the House in ly on his certificate: Provided further, That of For necessary expenses of the Financial the Committee of the Whole House on the amount appropriated under this heading, Crimes Enforcement Network, including hire the state of the Union for the further $6,787,000, to remain available until Sep- of passenger motor vehicles; travel and consideration of the bill, H.R. 3170. tember 30, 2011, is for the Treasury-wide Fi- training expenses, including for course devel- nancial Statement Audit and Internal Con- opment, of non-Federal and foreign govern- b 1431 trol Program, of which such amounts as may ment personnel to attend meetings and be necessary may be transferred to accounts IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE training concerned with domestic and for- of the Department’s offices and bureaus to eign financial intelligence activities, law en- Accordingly, the House resolved conduct audits: Provided further, That this forcement, and financial regulation; not to itself into the Committee of the Whole transfer authority shall be in addition to any exceed $14,000 for official reception and rep- House on the State of the Union for the other provided in this Act: Provided further, resentation expenses; and for assistance to further consideration of the bill (H.R. That of the amount appropriated under this Federal law enforcement agencies, with or 3170) making appropriations for finan- heading, $500,000, to remain available until without reimbursement, $102,760,000, of September 30, 2011, is for secure space re- cial services and general government which not to exceed $26,085,000 shall remain quirements: Provided further, That of the available until September 30, 2012; and of for the fiscal year ending September 30, amount appropriated under this heading, 2010, and for other purposes, with Mr. which $9,316,000 shall remain available until $3,400,000, to remain available until Sep- September 30, 2011: Provided, That funds ap- HASTINGS of Florida in the chair. tember 30, 2012, is to develop and implement propriated in this account may be used to The Clerk read the title of the bill. programs within the Office of Critical Infra- procure personal services contracts. structure Protection and Compliance Policy, The CHAIR. When the Committee of TREASURY FORFEITURE FUND the Whole rose earlier today, all time including entering into cooperative agree- (RESCISSION) for general debate had expired. ments: Provided further, That of the amount appropriated under this heading $3,000,000, to Of the unobligated balances available Pursuant to the rule, the bill is con- remain available until September 30, 2012, is under this heading, $50,000,000 is perma- sidered read for amendment under the for modernizing the Office of Debt Manage- nently rescinded and returned to the general 5-minute rule and the bill shall be con- ment’s information technology. fund. sidered read through page 145, line 11. DEPARTMENT-WIDE SYSTEMS AND CAPITAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE The text of that portion of the bill is INVESTMENTS PROGRAMS SALARIES AND EXPENSES as follows: (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) For necessary expenses of the Financial H.R. 3170 For development and acquisition of auto- Management Service, $244,132,000, of which Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- matic data processing equipment, software, not to exceed $9,220,000 shall remain avail- resentatives of the United States of America in and services for the Department of the able until September 30, 2012, for information Congress assembled, That the following sums Treasury, $9,544,000, to remain available systems modernization initiatives; and of are appropriated, out of any money in the until September 30, 2012: Provided, That which not to exceed $2,500 shall be available Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the $4,544,000 is for repairs to the Treasury for official reception and representation ex- fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for Annex Building: Provided further, That these penses. funds shall be transferred to accounts and in other purposes, namely: ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE amounts as necessary to satisfy the require- BUREAU TITLE I ments of the Department’s offices, bureaus, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY and other organizations: Provided further, SALARIES AND EXPENSES DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES That this transfer authority shall be in addi- For necessary expenses of carrying out sec- tion to any other transfer authority provided tion 1111 of the Homeland Security Act of SALARIES AND EXPENSES in this Act: Provided further, That none of 2002, including hire of passenger motor vehi- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) the funds appropriated under this heading cles, $99,500,000; of which not to exceed $6,000 For necessary expenses of the Depart- shall be used to support or supplement ‘‘In- for official reception and representation ex- mental Offices including operation and ternal Revenue Service, Operations Support’’ penses; not to exceed $50,000 for cooperative maintenance of the Treasury Building and or ‘‘Internal Revenue Service, Business Sys- research and development programs for lab- Annex; hire of passenger motor vehicles; tems Modernization’’. oratory services; and provision of laboratory

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The aggregate 10 times the grant amount or such other BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION amount of new liabilities and obligations in- amount that the Secretary may require’’ for curred during fiscal year 2010 under such sec- ‘‘at least 10 times the grant amount’’. For necessary expenses of the Internal tion 5136 for circulating coinage and protec- INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Revenue Service’s business systems mod- tive service capital investments of the TAXPAYER SERVICES ernization program, $253,674,000, to remain United States Mint shall not exceed available until September 30, 2012, for the For necessary expenses of the Internal $26,700,000. capital asset acquisition of information Revenue Service to provide taxpayer serv- BUREAU OF THE PUBLIC DEBT technology systems, including management ices, including pre-filing assistance and edu- and related contractual costs of said acquisi- ADMINISTERING THE PUBLIC DEBT cation, filing and account services, taxpayer tions, including related Internal Revenue For necessary expenses connected with any advocacy services, and other services as au- Service labor costs, and contractual costs as- public-debt issues of the United States, thorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, at such rates as sociated with operations authorized by 5 $192,244,000, of which not to exceed $2,500 may be determined by the Commissioner, U.S.C. 3109: Provided, That, with the excep- shall be available for official reception and $2,273,830,000, of which not less than $5,100,000 tion of labor costs, none of these funds may representation expenses, and of which not to shall be for the Tax Counseling for the Elder- be obligated until the Internal Revenue exceed $2,000,000 shall remain available until ly Program, of which not less than $10,000,000 Service submits to the Committees on Ap- September 30, 2012, for systems moderniza- shall be available for low-income taxpayer propriations, and such Committees approve, tion: Provided, That the sum appropriated clinic grants, of which not less than a plan for expenditure that: (1) meets the herein from the general fund for fiscal year $9,000,000, to remain available until Sep- capital planning and investment control re- 2010 shall be reduced by not more than tember 30, 2011, shall be available for Com- view requirements established by the Office $10,000,000 as definitive security issue fees munity Volunteer Income Tax Assistance of Management and Budget, including Cir- and Legacy Treasury Direct Investor Ac- matching grants for tax return preparation cular A–11; (2) complies with the Internal count Maintenance fees are collected, so as assistance, and of which not less than Revenue Service’s enterprise architecture, to result in a final fiscal year 2010 appropria- $205,800,000 shall be available for operating including the modernization blueprint; (3) tion from the general fund estimated at expenses of the Taxpayer Advocate Service. conforms with the Internal Revenue Serv- $182,244,000. In addition, $90,000 to be derived ENFORCEMENT ice’s enterprise life cycle methodology; (4) is from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to re- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) approved by the Internal Revenue Service, imburse the Bureau for administrative and For necessary expenses for tax enforce- the Department of the Treasury, and the Of- personnel expenses for financial manage- ment activities of the Internal Revenue fice of Management and Budget; (5) has been ment of the Fund, as authorized by section Service to determine and collect owed taxes, reviewed by the Government Accountability 1012 of Public Law 101–380. to provide legal and litigation support, to Office; and (6) complies with the acquisition COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL conduct criminal investigations, to enforce rules, requirements, guidelines, and systems INSTITUTIONS FUND PROGRAM ACCOUNT criminal statutes related to violations of in- acquisition management practices of the (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) ternal revenue laws and other financial Federal Government. To carry out the Community Development crimes, to purchase (for police-type use, not to exceed 850) and hire passenger motor vehi- HEALTH INSURANCE TAX CREDIT Banking and Financial Institutions Act of ADMINISTRATION 1994 (Public Law 103–325), including services cles (31 U.S.C. 1343(b)), and to provide other authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, but at rates for services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, at For expenses necessary to implement the individuals not to exceed the per diem rate such rates as may be determined by the health insurance tax credit included in the equivalent to the rate for ES–3, $243,600,000, Commissioner, $4,904,000,000, of which not Trade Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–210), to remain available until September 30, 2011, less than $59,206,000 shall be for the Inter- $15,512,000. notwithstanding subsections (d) and (e) of agency Crime and Drug Enforcement pro- gram; and of which not to exceed $126,500 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—INTERNAL section 108 of such Act (12 U.S.C. 4707); of REVENUE SERVICE which $10,000,000 shall be for financial assist- shall be for official reception and representa- ance, technical assistance, training, and out- tion expenses associated with hosting the (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) reach programs under sections 105 through Leeds Castle Meeting in the United States during 2010: Provided, That up to $10,000,000 SEC. 101. Not to exceed 5 percent of any ap- 109 of such Act (12 U.S.C. 4704-4708), designed propriation made available in this Act to the to benefit Native American, Native Hawai- may be transferred as necessary from this account to ‘‘Operations Support’’ solely for Internal Revenue Service or not to exceed 3 ian, and Alaskan Native communities and percent of appropriations under the heading provided primarily through qualified com- the purposes of the Interagency Crime and Drug Enforcement program: Provided further, ‘‘Enforcement’’ may be transferred to any munity development lender organizations other Internal Revenue Service appropria- with experience and expertise in community That this transfer authority shall be in addi- tion to any other transfer authority provided tion upon the advance approval of the Com- development banking and lending in Indian mittees on Appropriations. country, Native American organizations, in this Act. In addition to amounts made SEC. 102. The Internal Revenue Service tribes and tribal organizations, and other available above, $600,000,000 shall be made shall maintain a training program to ensure suitable providers; of which $1,000,000 shall available for enhanced tax enforcement ac- that Internal Revenue Service employees are be available for the pilot project grant pro- tivities. trained in taxpayers’ rights, in dealing cour- gram under section 1132(d) of division A of OPERATIONS SUPPORT teously with taxpayers, and in cross-cultural the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of For necessary expenses of the Internal relations. 2008 (Public Law 110–289); of which $80,000,000 Revenue Service to support taxpayer serv- shall be transferred to the Capital Magnet ices and enforcement programs, including SEC. 103. The Internal Revenue Service Fund, as authorized by section 1339 of the rent payments; facilities services; printing; shall institute and enforce policies and pro- Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safe- postage; physical security; headquarters and cedures that will safeguard the confiden- ty and Soundness Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 1301 other IRS-wide administration activities; re- tiality of taxpayer information. et seq.), as amended by section 1131 of the search and statistics of income; tele- SEC. 104. Funds made available by this or Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 communications; information technology de- any other Act to the Internal Revenue Serv- (‘‘HERA’’; Public Law 110–289), to support fi- velopment, enhancement, operations, main- ice shall be available for improved facilities nancing for affordable housing and economic tenance, and security; the hire of passenger and increased staffing to provide sufficient development projects; of which up to motor vehicles (31 U.S.C. 1343(b)); and other and effective 1-800 help line service for tax- $18,000,000 may be used for administrative ex- services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, at payers. The Commissioner shall continue to penses, including administration of the New such rates as may be determined by the make the improvement of the Internal Rev- Markets Tax Credit Program; of which up to Commissioner; $4,082,984,000, of which up to enue Service 1-800 help line service a priority $7,500,000 may be used for the cost of direct $75,000,000 shall remain available until Sep- and allocate resources necessary to increase loans; and of which up to $250,000 may be tember 30, 2011, for information technology phone lines and staff to improve the Internal used for administrative expenses to carry support; of which not to exceed $1,000,000 Revenue Service 1-800 help line service.

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—DEPARTMENT the House Committee on Financial Services; exclusive authority of the Executive Resi- OF THE TREASURY the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, dence to incur obligations and to receive off- (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) and Urban Affairs; the House Committee on setting collections, for such expenses: Pro- Appropriations; and the Senate Committee vided further, That the Executive Residence SEC. 105. Appropriations to the Department on Appropriations. shall require each person sponsoring a reim- of the Treasury in this Act shall be available SEC. 114. Funds appropriated by this Act, bursable political event to pay in advance an for uniforms or allowances therefor, as au- or made available by the transfer of funds in amount equal to the estimated cost of the thorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901), including this Act, for the Department of the Treas- event, and all such advance payments shall maintenance, repairs, and cleaning; purchase ury’s intelligence or intelligence related ac- be credited to this account and remain avail- of insurance for official motor vehicles oper- tivities are deemed to be specifically author- able until expended: Provided further, That ated in foreign countries; purchase of motor ized by the Congress for purposes of section the Executive Residence shall require the na- vehicles without regard to the general pur- 504 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 tional committee of the political party of chase price limitations for vehicles pur- U.S.C. 414) during fiscal year 2010 until the the President to maintain on deposit $25,000, chased and used overseas for the current fis- enactment of the Intelligence Authorization to be separately accounted for and available cal year; entering into contracts with the Act for Fiscal Year 2010. for expenses relating to reimbursable polit- Department of State for the furnishing of SEC. 115. Not to exceed $5,000 shall be made ical events sponsored by such committee health and medical services to employees available from the Bureau of Engraving and during such fiscal year: Provided further, and their dependents serving in foreign coun- Printing’s Industrial Revolving Fund for That the Executive Residence shall ensure tries; and services authorized by 5 U.S.C. necessary official reception and representa- that a written notice of any amount owed for 3109. tion expenses. a reimbursable operating expense under this SEC. 106. Not to exceed 2 percent of any ap- SEC. 116. The Secretary is authorized to es- propriations in this Act made available to paragraph is submitted to the person owing tablish additional Treasury accounts for the such amount within 60 days after such ex- the Departmental Offices—Salaries and Ex- Alcohol & Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, penses, Office of Inspector General, Finan- pense is incurred, and that such amount is Department of the Treasury; U.S. Customs collected within 30 days after the submission cial Management Service, Alcohol and To- and Border Protection, Department of Home- bacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Financial of such notice: Provided further, That the Ex- land Security; and the Bureau of Alcohol, ecutive Residence shall charge interest and Crimes Enforcement Network, and Bureau of Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, Depart- the Public Debt, may be transferred between assess penalties and other charges on any ment of Justice, for purposes of admin- such amount that is not reimbursed within such appropriations upon the advance ap- istering refunds under 31 U.S.C. 1324. proval of the Committees on Appropriations: such 30 days, in accordance with the interest This title may be cited as the ‘‘Department and penalty provisions applicable to an out- Provided, That no transfer may increase or of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2010’’. decrease any such appropriation by more standing debt on a United States Govern- than 2 percent. TITLE II ment claim under 31 U.S.C. 3717: Provided fur- ther, That each such amount that is reim- SEC. 107. Not to exceed 2 percent of any ap- EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT propriation made available in this Act to the AND FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE bursed, and any accompanying interest and Internal Revenue Service may be transferred PRESIDENT charges, shall be deposited in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts: Provided further, to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT Administration’s appropriation upon the ad- That the Executive Residence shall prepare For compensation of the President, includ- and submit to the Committees on Appropria- vance approval of the Committees on Appro- ing an expense allowance at the rate of priations: Provided, That no transfer may in- tions, by not later than 90 days after the end $50,000 per annum as authorized by 3 U.S.C. of the fiscal year covered by this Act, a re- crease or decrease any such appropriation by 102 , $450,000: Provided, That none of the funds more than 2 percent. port setting forth the reimbursable oper- made available for official expenses shall be ating expenses of the Executive Residence SEC. 108. Of the funds available for the pur- expended for any other purpose and any un- chase of law enforcement vehicles, no funds during the preceding fiscal year, including used amount shall revert to the Treasury the total amount of such expenses, the may be obligated until the Secretary of the pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1552. Treasury certifies that the purchase by the amount of such total that consists of reim- THE WHITE HOUSE respective Treasury bureau is consistent bursable official and ceremonial events, the with departmental vehicle management SALARIES AND EXPENSES amount of such total that consists of reim- principles: Provided, That the Secretary may For necessary expenses for the White bursable political events, and the portion of delegate this authority to the Assistant Sec- House as authorized by law, including not to each such amount that has been reimbursed retary for Management. exceed $3,850,000 for services as authorized by as of the date of the report: Provided further, SEC. 109. None of the funds appropriated in 5 U.S.C. 3109 and 3 U.S.C. 105; subsistence ex- That the Executive Residence shall maintain this Act or otherwise available to the De- penses as authorized by 3 U.S.C. 105, which a system for the tracking of expenses related partment of the Treasury or the Bureau of shall be expended and accounted for as pro- to reimbursable events within the Executive Engraving and Printing may be used to rede- vided in that section; hire of passenger Residence that includes a standard for the sign the $1 Federal Reserve note. motor vehicles, newspapers, periodicals, tele- classification of any such expense as polit- SEC. 110. The Secretary of the Treasury type news service, and travel (not to exceed ical or nonpolitical: Provided further, That no may transfer funds from Financial Manage- $100,000 to be expended and accounted for as provision of this paragraph may be construed ment Service, Salaries and Expenses to the provided by 3 U.S.C. 103); and not to exceed to exempt the Executive Residence from any Debt Collection Fund as necessary to cover $19,000 for official entertainment expenses, to other applicable requirement of subchapter I the costs of debt collection: Provided, That be available for allocation within the Execu- or II of chapter 37 of title 31, United States such amounts shall be reimbursed to such tive Office of the President; and for nec- Code. salaries and expenses account from debt col- essary expenses of the Office of Policy Devel- WHITE HOUSE REPAIR AND RESTORATION lections received in the Debt Collection opment, including services as authorized by 5 For the repair, alteration, and improve- Fund. U.S.C. 3109 and 3 U.S.C. 107, $59,319,000, of ment of the Executive Residence at the SEC. 111. Section 122(g)(1) of Public Law which not less than $1,400,000 shall be for the White House, $2,500,000, to remain available 105–119 (5 U.S.C. 3104 note), is further amend- Office of National AIDS Policy. until expended, for required maintenance, ed by striking ‘‘11 years’’ and inserting ‘‘12 EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE resolution of safety and health issues, and years.’’ OPERATING EXPENSES continued preventative maintenance. SEC. 112. None of the funds appropriated or For the care, maintenance, repair and al- COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS otherwise made available by this or any teration, refurnishing, improvement, heat- SALARIES AND EXPENSES other Act may be used by the United States ing, and lighting, including electric power Mint to construct or operate any museum For necessary expenses of the Council of and fixtures, of the Executive Residence at without the explicit approval of the Commit- Economic Advisers in carrying out its func- the White House and official entertainment tees on Appropriations of the House of Rep- tions under the Employment Act of 1946 (15 expenses of the President, $13,838,000, to be resentatives and the Senate, the House Com- U.S.C. 1021 et seq.), $4,200,000. expended and accounted for as provided by 3 mittee on Financial Services, and the Senate NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL U.S.C. 105, 109, 110, and 112–114. Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban SALARIES AND EXPENSES REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES Affairs. For necessary expenses of the National Se- SEC. 113. None of the funds appropriated or For the reimbursable expenses of the Exec- curity Council, including services as author- otherwise made available by this or any utive Residence at the White House, such ized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, $12,231,000. other Act or source to the Department of the sums as may be necessary: Provided, That all Treasury, the Bureau of Engraving and reimbursable operating expenses of the Exec- OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION Printing, and the United States Mint, indi- utive Residence shall be made in accordance SALARIES AND EXPENSES vidually or collectively, may be used to con- with the provisions of this paragraph: Pro- For necessary expenses of the Office of Ad- solidate any or all functions of the Bureau of vided further, That, notwithstanding any ministration, including services as author- Engraving and Printing and the United other provision of law, such amount for re- ized by 5 U.S.C. 3109 and 3 U.S.C. 107, and hire States Mint without the explicit approval of imbursable operating expenses shall be the of passenger motor vehicles, $115,280,000, of

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Areas (‘‘HIDTAs’’), of which not less than 51 rector of the Office of Management and OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET percent shall be transferred to State and Budget to appropriate agencies to carry out local entities for drug control activities and pilot projects and to conduct or provide for SALARIES AND EXPENSES shall be obligated not later than 120 days evaluation of such projects: Provided further, For necessary expenses of the Office of after enactment of this Act: Provided, That That no funds may be obligated for any pilot Management and Budget, including hire of up to 49 percent may be transferred to Fed- project unless the Director of the Office of passenger motor vehicles and services as au- eral agencies and departments in amounts Management and Budget has determined thorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109 and to carry out the determined by the Director of the Office of that the project (1) addresses programs that provisions of chapter 35 of title 44, United National Drug Control Policy (‘‘the Direc- have a substantial state role in eligibility States Code, $92,687,000, of which not to ex- tor’’), of which up to $2,700,000 may be used determination or administration or where ceed $3,000 shall be available for official rep- for auditing services and associated activi- Federal-state cooperation could otherwise be resentation expenses: Provided, That none of ties (including up to $250,000 to ensure the beneficial, (2) in aggregate, is expected to the funds appropriated in this Act for the Of- continued operation and maintenance of the save at least as much money as it costs, (3) fice of Management and Budget may be used Performance Management System): Provided demonstrates the potential to streamline ad- for the purpose of reviewing any agricultural further, That each High Intensity Drug Traf- ministration and/or strengthen program in- marketing orders or any activities or regula- ficking Area designated as of September 30, tegrity, and (4) does not achieve savings pri- tions under the provisions of the Agricul- 2009, shall be funded at not less than the fis- marily by reducing the participation of eligi- tural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (7 cal year 2009 base level, unless the Director ble beneficiaries: Provided further, That the U.S.C. 601 et seq.): Provided further, That submits to the Committees on Appropria- Director shall notify the Committees on Ap- none of the funds made available for the Of- tions of the House of Representatives and propriations of the House of Representatives fice of Management and Budget by this Act the Senate justification for changes to those and the Senate of each determination re- may be expended for the altering of the tran- levels based on clearly articulated priorities quired by the preceding proviso at least 15 script of actual testimony of witnesses, ex- and published Office of National Drug Con- days in advance of obligating funds for the cept for testimony of officials of the Office of trol Policy performance measures of effec- pilot project involved, and shall include in Management and Budget, before the Com- tiveness: Provided further, That the Director the notification a statement of the purposes mittees on Appropriations or their sub- shall notify the Committees on Appropria- and objectives of the pilot project and a plan committees: Provided further, That none of tions of the initial allocation of fiscal year for evaluating its results: Provided further, the funds provided in this or prior Acts shall 2010 funding among HIDTAs not later than 45 That the Director shall submit a progress re- be used, directly or indirectly, by the Office days after enactment of this Act, and shall port on activities funded under this heading of Management and Budget, for evaluating notify the Committees of planned uses of dis- to the Committee on Appropriations not or determining if water resource project or cretionary HIDTA funding, as determined in later than September 30, 2010, and annually study reports submitted by the Chief of En- consultation with the HIDTA Directors, not thereafter for the next four years. gineers acting through the Secretary of the later than 90 days after enactment of this SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PRESIDENT Army are in compliance with all applicable Act. laws, regulations, and requirements relevant SALARIES AND EXPENSES OTHER FEDERAL DRUG CONTROL PROGRAMS to the Civil Works water resource planning For necessary expenses to enable the Vice process: Provided further, That the Office of (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) President to provide assistance to the Presi- Management and Budget shall have not more For other drug control activities author- dent in connection with specially assigned than 60 days in which to perform budgetary ized by the Office of National Drug Control functions; services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. policy reviews of water resource matters on Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 (Public 3109 and 3 U.S.C. 106, including subsistence which the Chief of Engineers has reported: Law 109–469), $132,400,000, to remain available expenses as authorized by 3 U.S.C. 106, which Provided further, That the Director of the Of- until expended, which shall be available as shall be expended and accounted for as pro- fice of Management and Budget shall notify follows: $20,000,000 for outreach and media vided in that section; and hire of passenger the appropriate authorizing and appro- activities related to drug abuse prevention; motor vehicles, $4,604,000. $98,000,000 for the Drug-Free Communities priating committees when the 60-day review OFFICIAL RESIDENCE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT is initiated: Provided further, That if water Program, of which $2,000,000 shall be made OPERATING EXPENSES resource reports have not been transmitted available as directed by section 4 of Public to the appropriate authorizing and appro- Law 107–82, as amended by Public Law 109– (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) priating committees within 15 days after the 469 (21 U.S.C. 1521 note); $1,000,000 for the Na- For the care, operation, refurnishing, im- end of the Office of Management and Budget tional Drug Court Institute; $10,000,000 for provement, and to the extent not otherwise review period based on the notification from the United States Anti-Doping Agency for provided for, heating and lighting, including the Director, Congress shall assume Office of anti-doping activities; $1,900,000 for the electric power and fixtures, of the official Management and Budget concurrence with United States membership dues to the World residence of the Vice President; the hire of the report and act accordingly. Anti-Doping Agency; $1,250,000 for the Na- passenger motor vehicles; and not to exceed tional Alliance for Model State Drug Laws; OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY $90,000 for official entertainment expenses of and $250,000 for evaluations and research re- the Vice President, to be accounted for sole- SALARIES AND EXPENSES lated to National Drug Control Program per- ly on his certificate, $330,000: Provided, That For necessary expenses of the Office of Na- formance measures, which may be trans- advances or repayments or transfers from tional Drug Control Policy; for research ac- ferred to other Federal departments and this appropriation may be made to any de- tivities pursuant to the Office of National agencies to carry out such activities: Pro- partment or agency for expenses of carrying Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of vided, That any grantee under the Drug-Free out such activities. 2006 (Public Law 109–469); not to exceed Communities Program seeking a renewal ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—EXECUTIVE OF- $10,000 for official reception and representa- grant (year 2 through 5, or year 7 through 10) FICE OF THE PRESIDENT AND FUNDS APPRO- tion expenses; and for participation in joint that is not awarded renewal funding shall be PRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT projects or in the provision of services on afforded a fair, timely, and independent ap- matters of mutual interest with nonprofit, peal of the non-renewal decision prior to the (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) research, or public organizations or agencies, beginning of the funding year. SEC. 201. From funds made available in this with or without reimbursement, $27,575,000; UNANTICIPATED NEEDS Act under the headings ‘‘The White House’’, ‘‘Executive Residence at the White House’’, of which $1,300,000 shall remain available For expenses necessary to enable the Presi- ‘‘White House Repair and Restoration’’, until expended for policy research and eval- dent to meet unanticipated needs, in further- ‘‘Council of Economic Advisers’’, ‘‘National uation: Provided, That the Office is author- ance of the national interest, security, or de- Security Council’’, ‘‘Office of Administra- ized to accept, hold, administer, and utilize fense which may arise at home or abroad tion’’, ‘‘Special Assistance to the President’’, gifts, both real and personal, public and pri- during the current fiscal year, as authorized and ‘‘Official Residence of the Vice Presi- vate, without fiscal year limitation, for the by 3 U.S.C. 108, $1,000,000, to remain available dent’’, the Director of the Office of Manage- purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of until September 30, 2011. the Office. ment and Budget (or such other officer as PARTNERSHIP FUND FOR PROGRAM INTEGRITY FEDERAL DRUG CONTROL PROGRAMS the President may designate in writing), INNOVATION may, 15 days after giving notice to the Com- HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREAS (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) mittees on Appropriations of the House of PROGRAM To execute the Partnership Fund for Pro- Representatives and the Senate, transfer not (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) gram Integrity Innovation, $40,000,000, to re- to exceed 10 percent of any such appropria- For necessary expenses of the Office of Na- main available until September 30, 2012, tion to any other such appropriation, to be tional Drug Control Policy’s High Intensity which may be used for grants, contracts, co- merged with and available for the same time Drug Trafficking Areas Program, $248,000,000, operative agreements, and administrative and for the same purposes as the appropria- to remain available until September 30, 2011, costs for carrying out Partnership Fund for tion to which transferred: Provided, That the

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amount of an appropriation shall not be in- COURTS OF APPEALS, DISTRICT COURTS, AND stallation, and maintenance of security sys- creased by more than 50 percent by such OTHER JUDICIAL SERVICES tems and equipment for United States court- transfers: Provided further, That no amount SALARIES AND EXPENSES houses and other facilities housing Federal shall be transferred from ‘‘Special Assist- court operations, including building ingress- For the salaries of circuit and district ance to the President’’ or ‘‘Official Residence egress control, inspection of mail and pack- judges (including judges of the territorial of the Vice President’’ without the approval ages, directed security patrols, perimeter se- courts of the United States), justices and of the Vice President. curity, basic security services provided by judges retired from office or from regular ac- the Federal Protective Service, and other SEC. 202. The Director of the Office of Na- tive service, judges of the United States similar activities as authorized by section tional Drug Control Policy shall submit to Court of Federal Claims, bankruptcy judges, 1010 of the Judicial Improvement and Access the Committees on Appropriations of the magistrate judges, and all other officers and to Justice Act (Public Law 100–702), House of Representatives and the Senate not employees of the Federal Judiciary not oth- $457,353,000, of which not to exceed $15,000,000 later than 60 days after the date of enact- erwise specifically provided for, and nec- shall remain available until expended, to be ment of this Act, and prior to the initial ob- essary expenses of the courts, as authorized expended directly or transferred to the ligation of more than 20 percent of the funds by law, $5,080,709,000 (including the purchase United States Marshals Service, which shall appropriated in any account under the head- of firearms and ammunition); of which not to be responsible for administering the Judicial ings ‘‘Office of National Drug Control Pol- exceed $27,817,000 shall remain available Facility Security Program consistent with icy’’ and ‘‘Federal Drug Control Programs’’, until expended for space alteration projects standards or guidelines agreed to by the Di- a detailed narrative and financial plan on and for furniture and furnishings related to rector of the Administrative Office of the the proposed uses of all funds under the ac- new space alteration and construction United States Courts and the Attorney Gen- count by program, project, and activity: Pro- projects. eral. vided, That the reports required by this sec- In addition, for expenses of the United tion shall be updated and submitted to the States Court of Federal Claims associated ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE UNITED Committees on Appropriations every 6 with processing cases under the National STATES COURTS months and shall include information detail- Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 (Public SALARIES AND EXPENSES ing how the estimates and assumptions con- Law 99–660), not to exceed $5,428,000, to be ap- tained in previous reports have changed. For necessary expenses of the Administra- propriated from the Vaccine Injury Com- tive Office of the United States Courts as au- SEC. 203. Not to exceed 2 percent of any ap- pensation Trust Fund. thorized by law, including travel as author- propriations in this Act made available to ized by 31 U.S.C. 1345, hire of a passenger the Office of National Drug Control Policy DEFENDER SERVICES motor vehicle as authorized by 31 U.S.C. may be transferred between appropriated For the operation of Federal Defender or- 1343(b), advertising and rent in the District programs upon the advance approval of the ganizations; the compensation and reim- of Columbia and elsewhere, $83,075,000, of Committees on Appropriations: Provided, bursement of expenses of attorneys ap- which not to exceed $8,500 is authorized for That no transfer may increase or decrease pointed to represent persons under 18 U.S.C. official reception and representation ex- any such appropriation by more than 3 per- 3006A, and also under 18 U.S.C. 3599, in cases penses. cent. in which a defendant is charged with a crime SEC. 204. Not to exceed $1,000,000 of any ap- that may be punishable by death; the com- FEDERAL JUDICIAL CENTER propriations in this Act made available to pensation and reimbursement of expenses of SALARIES AND EXPENSES the Office of National Drug Control Policy persons furnishing investigative, expert, and For necessary expenses of the Federal Ju- may be reprogrammed within a program, other services under 18 U.S.C. 3006A(e), and dicial Center, as authorized by Public Law project, or activity upon the advance ap- also under 18 U.S.C. 3599(f) and (g)(2), in cases 90–219, $27,328,000; of which $1,800,000 shall re- proval of the Committees on Appropriations. in which a defendant is charged with a crime main available through September 30, 2011, This title may be cited as the ‘‘Executive that may be punishable by death; the com- to provide education and training to Federal Office of the President Appropriations Act, pensation (in accordance with the maxi- court personnel; and of which not to exceed 2010’’. mums under 18 U.S.C. 3006A) and reimburse- $1,500 is authorized for official reception and ment of expenses of attorneys appointed to TITLE III representation expenses. assist the court in criminal cases where the JUDICIAL RETIREMENT FUNDS THE JUDICIARY defendant has waived representation by PAYMENT TO JUDICIARY TRUST FUNDS SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES counsel; the compensation and reimburse- ment of travel expenses of guardians ad For payment to the Judicial Officers’ Re- SALARIES AND EXPENSES litem acting on behalf of financially eligible tirement Fund, as authorized by 28 U.S.C. For expenses necessary for the operation of minor or incompetent offenders in connec- 377(o), $71,874,000; to the Judicial Survivors’ the Supreme Court, as required by law, ex- tion with transfers from the United States to Annuities Fund, as authorized by 28 U.S.C. cluding care of the building and grounds, in- foreign countries with which the United 376(c), $6,500,000; and to the United States cluding purchase or hire, driving, mainte- States has a treaty for the execution of Court of Federal Claims Judges’ Retirement nance, and operation of an automobile for penal sentences; the compensation and reim- Fund, as authorized by 28 U.S.C. 178(l), the Chief Justice, not to exceed $10,000 for bursement of expenses of attorneys ap- $4,000,000. the purpose of transporting Associate Jus- pointed to represent jurors in civil actions UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION tices, and hire of passenger motor vehicles as for the protection of their employment, as SALARIES AND EXPENSES authorized by 31 U.S.C. 1343 and 1344; not to authorized by 28 U.S.C. 1875(d); the com- exceed $10,000 for official reception and rep- pensation and reimbursement of expenses of For the salaries and expenses necessary to resentation expenses; and for miscellaneous attorneys appointed under 18 U.S.C. 983(b)(1) carry out the provisions of chapter 58 of title expenses, to be expended as the Chief Justice in connection with certain judicial civil for- 28, United States Code, $16,837,000, of which may approve, $74,034,000, of which $2,000,000 feiture proceedings; and for necessary train- not to exceed $1,000 is authorized for official shall remain available until expended. ing and general administrative expenses, reception and representation expenses. CARE OF THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS $982,699,000, to remain available until ex- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—THE JUDICIARY For such expenditures as may be necessary pended. (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) to enable the Architect of the Capitol to FEES OF JURORS AND COMMISSIONERS SEC. 301. Appropriations and authoriza- carry out the duties imposed upon the Archi- For fees and expenses of jurors as author- tions made in this title which are available tect by 40 U.S.C. 6111, $14,525,000, which shall ized by 28 U.S.C. 1871 and 1876; compensation for salaries and expenses shall be available remain available until expended. of jury commissioners as authorized by 28 for services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109. SEC. 302. Not to exceed 5 percent of any ap- UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE U.S.C. 1863; and compensation of commis- propriation made available for the current FEDERAL CIRCUIT sioners appointed in condemnation cases pursuant to rule 71.1(h) of the Federal Rules fiscal year for the Judiciary in this Act may SALARIES AND EXPENSES of Civil Procedure (28 U.S.C. Appendix Rule be transferred between such appropriations, For salaries of the chief judge, judges, and 71.1(h)), $62,275,000, to remain available until but no such appropriation, except ‘‘Courts of other officers and employees, and for nec- expended: Provided, That the compensation Appeals, District Courts, and Other Judicial essary expenses of the court, as authorized of land commissioners shall not exceed the Services—Defender Services’’ and ‘‘Courts of by law, $33,577,000. daily equivalent of the highest rate payable Appeals, District Courts, and Other Judicial Services—Fees of Jurors and Commis- UNITED STATES COURT OF INTERNATIONAL under 5 U.S.C. 5332. sioners’’, shall be increased by more than 10 TRADE COURT SECURITY percent by any such transfers: Provided, That SALARIES AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) any transfer pursuant to this section shall be For salaries of the chief judge and eight For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- treated as a reprogramming of funds under judges, salaries of the officers and employees vided for, incident to the provision of protec- sections 604 and 608 of this Act and shall not of the court, services, and necessary ex- tive guard services for United States court- be available for obligation or expenditure ex- penses of the court, as authorized by law, houses and other facilities housing Federal cept in compliance with the procedures set $21,350,000. court operations, and the procurement, in- forth in section 608.

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SEC. 303. Notwithstanding any other provi- fiscal years, and any interest earned in this DEFENDER SERVICES IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA sion of law, the salaries and expenses appro- or any fiscal year: Provided further, That the COURTS priation for ‘‘Courts of Appeals, District account shall be under the control of the For payments authorized under section 11– Courts, and Other Judicial Services’’ shall be District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer, 2604 and section 11–2605, D.C. Official Code available for official reception and represen- who shall use those funds solely for the pur- (relating to representation provided under tation expenses of the Judicial Conference of poses of carrying out the Resident Tuition the District of Columbia Criminal Justice the United States: Provided, That such avail- Support Program: Provided further, That the Act), payments for counsel appointed in pro- able funds shall not exceed $11,000 and shall Office of the Chief Financial Officer shall ceedings in the Family Court of the Superior be administered by the Director of the Ad- provide a quarterly financial report to the Court of the District of Columbia under ministrative Office of the United States Committees on Appropriations of the House chapter 23 of title 16, D.C. Official Code, or Courts in the capacity as Secretary of the of Representatives and the Senate for these pursuant to contractual agreements to pro- Judicial Conference. funds showing, by object class, the expendi- vide guardian ad litem representation, train- SEC. 304. Within 90 days after the date of tures made and the purpose therefor. ing, technical assistance, and such other the enactment of this Act, the Administra- FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR EMERGENCY PLANNING services as are necessary to improve the tive Office of the U.S. Courts shall submit to AND SECURITY COSTS IN THE DISTRICT OF CO- quality of guardian ad litem representation, the Committees on Appropriations a com- LUMBIA payments for counsel appointed in adoption prehensive financial plan for the Judiciary For a Federal payment of necessary ex- proceedings under chapter 3 of title 16, D.C. allocating all sources of available funds in- penses, as determined by the Mayor of the Official Code, and payments for counsel au- cluding appropriations, fee collections, and District of Columbia in written consultation thorized under section 21–2060, D.C. Official carryover balances, to include a separate and with the elected county or city officials of Code (relating to representation provided detailed plan for the Judiciary Information surrounding jurisdictions, $15,000,000, to re- under the District of Columbia Guardian- Technology Fund, which will establish the main available until expended and in addi- ship, Protective Proceedings, and Durable baseline referred to in the second proviso of tion any funds that remain available from Power of Attorney Act of 1986), $55,000,000, to section 608. prior year appropriations under this heading remain available until expended: Provided, SEC. 305. Section 3314(a) of title 40, United for the District of Columbia Government, for That the funds provided in this Act under States Code, shall be applied by substituting the costs of providing public safety at events the heading ‘‘Federal Payment to the Dis- ‘‘Federal’’ for ‘‘executive’’ each place it ap- related to the presence of the national cap- trict of Columbia Courts’’ (other than the pears. ital in the District of Columbia, including $83,260,000 provided under such heading for SEC. 306. In accordance with 28 U.S.C. 561– support requested by the Director of the capital improvements for District of Colum- 569, and notwithstanding any other provision United States Secret Service Division in car- bia courthouse facilities) may also be used of law, the United States Marshals Service rying out protective duties under the direc- for payments under this heading: Provided shall provide, for such courthouses as its Di- tion of the Secretary of Homeland Security, further, That in addition to the funds pro- rector may designate in consultation with and for the costs of providing support to re- vided under this heading, the Joint Com- the Director of the Administrative Office of spond to immediate and specific terrorist mittee on Judicial Administration in the the United States Courts, for purposes of a threats or attacks in the District of Colum- District of Columbia may use funds provided pilot program, the security services that 40 bia or surrounding jurisdictions. in this Act under the heading ‘‘Federal Pay- U.S.C. 1315 authorizes the Department of FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF ment to the District of Columbia Courts’’ Homeland Security to provide, except for the COLUMBIA COURTS (other than the $83,260,000 provided under services specified in 40 U.S.C. 1315(b)(2)(E). For salaries and expenses for the District such heading for capital improvements for For building-specific security services at of Columbia Courts, $268,920,000 to be allo- District of Columbia courthouse facilities), these courthouses, the Director of the Ad- cated as follows: for the District of Columbia to make payments described under this head- ministrative Office of the United States Court of Appeals, $12,022,000, of which not to ing for obligations incurred during any fiscal Courts shall reimburse the United States exceed $1,500 is for official reception and rep- year: Provided further, That funds provided Marshals Service rather than the Depart- resentation expenses; for the District of Co- under this heading shall be administered by ment of Homeland Security. lumbia Superior Court, $108,524,000, of which the Joint Committee on Judicial Adminis- SEC. 307. Section 203(c) of the Judicial Im- not to exceed $1,500 is for official reception tration in the District of Columbia: Provided provements Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–650; and representation expenses; for the District further, That notwithstanding any other pro- 28 U.S.C. 133 note), is amended— of Columbia Court System, $65,114,000, of vision of law, this appropriation shall be ap- (1) in the third sentence (relating to the which not to exceed $1,500 is for official re- portioned quarterly by the Office of Manage- District of Kansas), by striking ‘‘18 years’’ ception and representation expenses; and ment and Budget and obligated and expended and inserting ‘‘19 years’’; and $83,260,000, to remain available until Sep- in the same manner as funds appropriated (2) in the sixth sentence (relating to the tember 30, 2011, for capital improvements for for expenses of other Federal agencies, with Northern District of Ohio), by striking ‘‘18 District of Columbia courthouse facilities, payroll and financial services to be provided years’’ and inserting ‘‘19 years’’. including structural improvements to the on a contractual basis with the General This title may be cited as the ‘‘Judiciary District of Columbia cell block at the Services Administration (GSA), and such Appropriations Act, 2010’’. Moultrie Courthouse: Provided, That funds services shall include the preparation of made available for capital improvements TITLE IV monthly financial reports, copies of which shall be expended consistent with the Gen- shall be submitted directly by GSA to the DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA eral Services Administration (GSA) master President and to the Committees on Appro- FEDERAL FUNDS plan study and building evaluation report: priations of the House of Representatives Provided further, That notwithstanding any FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR RESIDENT TUITION and the Senate, the Committee on Oversight other provision of law, all amounts under SUPPORT and Government Reform of the House of Rep- this heading shall be apportioned quarterly resentatives, and the Committee on Home- For a Federal payment to the District of by the Office of Management and Budget and Columbia, to be deposited into a dedicated land Security and Governmental Affairs of obligated and expended in the same manner the Senate. account, for a nationwide program to be ad- as funds appropriated for salaries and ex- ministered by the Mayor, for District of Co- penses of other Federal agencies, with pay- FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE COURT SERVICES lumbia resident tuition support, $35,100,000, roll and financial services to be provided on AND OFFENDER SUPERVISION AGENCY FOR THE to remain available until expended: Provided, a contractual basis with the GSA, and such DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA That such funds, including any interest ac- services shall include the preparation of For salaries and expenses, including the crued thereon, may be used on behalf of eli- monthly financial reports, copies of which transfer and hire of motor vehicles, of the gible District of Columbia residents to pay shall be submitted directly by GSA to the Court Services and Offender Supervision an amount based upon the difference be- President and to the Committees on Appro- Agency for the District of Columbia, as au- tween in-State and out-of-State tuition at priations of the House of Representatives thorized by the National Capital Revitaliza- public institutions of higher education, or to and the Senate, the Committee on Oversight tion and Self-Government Improvement Act pay up to $2,500 each year at eligible private and Government Reform of the House of Rep- of 1997, $212,408,000, of which not to exceed institutions of higher education: Provided resentatives, and the Committee on Home- $2,000 is for official reception and representa- further, That the awarding of such funds may land Security and Governmental Affairs of tion expenses related to Community Super- be prioritized on the basis of a resident’s aca- the Senate: Provided further, That 30 days vision and Pretrial Services Agency pro- demic merit, the income and need of eligible after providing written notice to the Com- grams; of which not to exceed $25,000 is for students and such other factors as may be mittees on Appropriations of the House of dues and assessments relating to the imple- authorized: Provided further, That the Dis- Representatives and the Senate, the District mentation of the Court Services and Of- trict of Columbia government shall maintain of Columbia Courts may reallocate not more fender Supervision Agency Interstate Super- a dedicated account for the Resident Tuition than $1,000,000 of the funds provided under vision Act of 2002; of which $153,856,000 shall Support Program that shall consist of the this heading among the items and entities be for necessary expenses of Community Su- Federal funds appropriated to the Program funded under this heading for operations, pervision and Sex Offender Registration, to in this Act and any subsequent appropria- and not more than 4 percent of the funds pro- include expenses relating to the supervision tions, any unobligated balances from prior vided under this heading for facilities. of adults subject to protection orders or the

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provision of services for or related to such shall submit a comprehensive report to the DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FUNDS persons; of which $58,552,000 shall be avail- Committees on Appropriations of the House The following amounts are appropriated able to the Pretrial Services Agency: Pro- of Representatives and the Senate not later for the District of Columbia for the current vided, That notwithstanding any other provi- than June 1, 2010. fiscal year out of the General Fund of the sion of law, all amounts under this heading FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT District of Columbia (‘‘General Fund’’), ex- shall be apportioned quarterly by the Office For a Federal payment for a school im- cept as otherwise specifically provided: Pro- of Management and Budget and obligated provement program in the District of Colum- vided, That notwithstanding any other provi- and expended in the same manner as funds bia, $74,400,000, to be allocated as follows: for sion of law, except as provided in section appropriated for salaries and expenses of the District of Columbia Public Schools, 450A of the District of Columbia Home Rule other Federal agencies: Provided further, $42,200,000 to improve public school edu- Act, (114 Stat. 2440; D.C. Official Code, sec- That not less than $2,000,000 shall be avail- cation in the District of Columbia; for the tion 1-204.50a) and provisions of this Act, the able for re-entrant housing in the District of State Education Office, $20,000,000 to expand total amount appropriated in this Act for op- Columbia: Provided further, That the Director quality public charter schools in the District erating expenses for the District of Columbia is authorized to accept and use gifts in the of Columbia, to remain available until ex- for fiscal year 2010 under this heading shall form of in-kind contributions of space and pended; for the Secretary of Education, not exceed the lesser of the sum of the total hospitality to support offender and defend- $12,200,000 to provide opportunity scholar- revenues of the District of Columbia for such ant programs, and equipment and vocational ships for students in the District of Colum- fiscal year or $8,858,278,000 (of which training services to educate and train offend- bia in accordance with division C, title III of $5,721,742,000 shall be from local funds, (in- ers and defendants: Provided further, That the the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, cluding $313,789,000 from dedicated taxes) Director shall keep accurate and detailed 2004 (Public Law 108–199; 118 Stat. 126), of $2,575,447,000 shall be from Federal grant records of the acceptance and use of any gift which up to $1,000,000 may be used to admin- funds, $556,429,000 shall be from other funds, or donation under the previous proviso, and ister and fund assessments: Provided, That and $4,660,000 shall be from private funds); in shall make such records available for audit notwithstanding the second proviso under addition, $125,274,000 from funds previously and public inspection: Provided further, That this heading in Public Law 111–8, funds pro- appropriated in this Act as Federal pay- the Court Services and Offender Supervision vided herein may be used to provide oppor- ments, which does not include funds appro- Agency Director is authorized to accept and tunity scholarships to students who received priated under the American Recovery and use reimbursement from the District of Co- scholarships in the 2009–2010 school year: Pro- Reinvestment Act of 2009 (123 Stat. 115; 26 lumbia Government for space and services vided further, That funds available under this U.S.C. Section 1, note): Provided further, That provided on a cost reimbursable basis. heading for opportunity scholarships, includ- of the local funds, such amounts as may be FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF ing from prior-year appropriations acts, may necessary may be derived from the District’s COLUMBIA PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE be made available for scholarships to stu- General Fund balance: Provided further, That For salaries and expenses, including the dents who received scholarships in the 2009– of these funds the District’s intradistrict au- transfer and hire of motor vehicles, of the 2010 school year: Provided further, That none thority shall be $712,697,000: in addition for District of Columbia Public Defender Serv- of the funds provided in this Act or any other capital construction projects, an increase of ice, as authorized by the National Capital Act for opportunity scholarships may be $2,963,810,000, of which $2,373,879,000 shall be Revitalization and Self-Government Im- used by an eligible student to enroll in a par- from local funds, $54,893,000 from the District provement Act of 1997, $37,316,000: Provided, ticipating school under the DC School of Columbia Highway Trust fund, $212,854,000 That notwithstanding any other provision of Choice Incentive Act of 2003 unless (1) the from the Local Street Maintenance fund, law, all amounts under this heading shall be participating school has and maintains a $322,184,000 from Federal grant funds, and a apportioned quarterly by the Office of Man- valid certificate of occupancy issued by the rescission of $1,833,594,000 from local funds agement and Budget and obligated and ex- District of Columbia; and (2) the core subject and a rescission of $91,327,000 from Local pended in the same manner as funds appro- matter teachers of the eligible student hold Street Maintenance funds appropriated priated for salaries and expenses of Federal 4-year bachelor’s degrees. under this heading in prior fiscal years for a agencies. net amount of $1,038,889,000, to remain avail- FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR CONSOLIDATED able until expended: Provided further, That FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR WATER AND SEWER LABORATORY FACILITY SERVICES the amounts provided under this heading are For a Federal payment to the District of to be available, allocated and expended as For a Federal payment for water and sewer Columbia, $15,000,000, to remain available proposed under ‘‘Title III—District of Colum- services, $20,400,000, which shall be used as until September 30, 2011, for costs associated bia Funds Division of Expenses’’ of the Fis- follows: $20,000,000 for a payment to the Dis- with the construction of a consolidated bio- cal Year 2010 Proposed Budget and Financial trict of Columbia Water and Sewer Author- terrorism and forensics laboratory: Provided, Plan transmitted to the Mayor by the Dis- ity (WASA), to remain available until ex- That the District of Columbia provides a 100 trict of Columbia Council on June 5, 2009: pended, to continue implementation of the percent match for this payment. Provided further, That this amount may be Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term Plan FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR THE DISTRICT OF increased by proceeds of one-time trans- and subject to a 100 percent match from COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD actions, which are expended for emergency WASA; $400,000 for the District of Columbia or unanticipated operating or capital needs: Department of the Environment, to conduct For a Federal payment to the District of Provided further, That such increases shall be a study of lead levels in the District’s Columbia, $2,375,000, of which $2,000,000 is to approved by enactment of local District law drinkng water. remain available until September 30, 2011, to support costs associated with the District of and shall comply with all reserve require- FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE Columbia National Guard; and of which ments contained in the District of Columbia COORDINATING COUNCIL $375,000 is to remain available until expended Home Rule Act (87 Stat. 777; D.C. Official For a Federal payment to the Criminal for the District of Columbia National Guard Code §1-201.01 et seq.): Provided further, That Justice Coordinating Council, $2,000,000, to retention and college access programs, which the Chief Financial Officer of the District of remain available until expended, to support shall hereafter be known as the ‘‘Major Gen- Columbia shall take such steps as are nec- initiatives related to the coordination of eral David F. Wherley, Jr. District of Colum- essary to assure that the District of Colum- Federal and local criminal justice resources bia National Guard Retention and College bia meets these requirements, including the in the District of Columbia. Access Program’’. apportioning by the Chief Financial Officer of the appropriations and funds made avail- FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR JUDICIAL COMMISSIONS FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR HOUSING FOR THE able to the District during fiscal year 2010, For a Federal payment to the Commission HOMELESS except that the Chief Financial Officer may on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure, $295,000, For a Federal payment to the District of and for the Judicial Nomination Commis- not reprogram for operating expenses any Columbia, $19,200,000, to remain available funds derived from bonds, notes, or other ob- sion, $205,000, to remain available until Sep- until September 30, 2011, to support perma- tember 30, 2011. ligations issued for capital projects. nent supportive housing programs in the Dis- This title may be cited as the ‘‘District of FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE OFFICE OF THE trict. Columbia Appropriations Act, 2010’’. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE DISTRICT FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR YOUTH SERVICES OF COLUMBIA TITLE V For a Federal payment to the District of For a Federal payment to the Office of the INDEPENDENT AGENCIES Columbia, $5,000,000, to remain available Chief Financial Officer of the District of Co- until September 30, 2011, to support the ‘‘Re- ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED lumbia, $1,700,000: Provided, That each entity connecting Disconnected Youth’’ initiative. STATES that receives funding under this heading shall submit to the Office of the Chief Finan- FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SALARIES AND EXPENSES cial Officer of the District of Columbia SERVICES For necessary expenses of the Administra- (CFO), not later than 60 days after enact- For a Federal payment to the District of tive Conference of the United States, author- ment of this Act, a detailed budget and com- Columbia, $4,000,000, to remain available ized by 5 U.S.C. 591 et seq., $1,500,000, of prehensive description of the activities to be until September 30, 2011, for HIV/AIDS pre- which, not to exceed $1,000 is for official re- carried out with such funds, and the CFO vention programs in the District. ception and representation expenses.

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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION shall not exceed $85,000,000 for fiscal year GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION SALARIES AND EXPENSES 2010. REAL PROPERTY ACTIVITIES For necessary expenses of the Consumer FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION FEDERAL BUILDINGS FUND Product Safety Commission (CPSC), includ- OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL LIMITATIONS ON AVAILABILITY OF REVENUE ing hire of passenger motor vehicles, services For necessary expenses of the Office of In- For an additional amount to be deposited as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, but at rates spector General in carrying out the provi- in the Federal Buildings Fund, $459,900,000. for individuals not to exceed the per diem sions of the Inspector General Act of 1978, Amounts in the Fund, including revenues rate equivalent to the maximum rate pay- $37,942,000, to be derived from the Deposit In- and collections deposited into the Fund shall able under 5 U.S.C. 5376, purchase of nominal surance Fund or, only when appropriate, the be available for necessary expenses of real awards to recognize non-Federal officials’ FSLIC Resolution Fund. property management and related activities contributions to Commission activities, and FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION not otherwise provided for, including oper- not to exceed $2,000 for official reception and ation, maintenance, and protection of feder- SALARIES AND EXPENSES representation expenses, $113,325,000, of ally owned and leased buildings; rental of which $2,000,000 shall remain available for For necessary expenses to carry out the buildings in the District of Columbia; res- obligation until September 30, 2011 to imple- provisions of the Federal Election Campaign toration of leased premises; moving govern- ment the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Act of 1971, as amended, $65,100,000, of which mental agencies (including space adjust- Spa Safety Act grant program as provided by not to exceed $5,000 shall be available for re- ments and telecommunications relocation section 1405 of Public Law 110–140 (15 U.S.C. ception and representation expenses. expenses) in connection with the assignment, 8004). FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY allocation and transfer of space; contractual ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION SALARIES AND EXPENSES services incident to cleaning or servicing SALARIES AND EXPENSES For necessary expenses to carry out func- buildings, and moving; repair and alteration of federally owned buildings including (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) tions of the Federal Labor Relations Author- ity, pursuant to Reorganization Plan Num- grounds, approaches and appurtenances; care For necessary expenses to carry out the bered 2 of 1978, and the Civil Service Reform and safeguarding of sites; maintenance, pres- Help America Vote Act of 2002, $17,959,000, of Act of 1978, including services authorized by ervation, demolition, and equipment; acqui- which $3,500,000 shall be transferred to the 5 U.S.C. 3109, and including hire of experts sition of buildings and sites by purchase, National Institute of Standards and Tech- and consultants, hire of passenger motor ve- condemnation, or as otherwise authorized by nology for election reform activities author- hicles, and rental of conference rooms in the law; acquisition of options to purchase build- ized under the Help America Vote Act of District of Columbia and elsewhere, ings and sites; conversion and extension of 2002: Provided, That $750,000 shall be for the $24,773,000: Provided, That public members of federally owned buildings; preliminary plan- Help America Vote College Program as pro- the Federal Service Impasses Panel may be ning and design of projects by contract or vided by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 paid travel expenses and per diem in lieu of otherwise; construction of new buildings (in- (Public Law 107–252): Provided further, That subsistence as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. cluding equipment for such buildings); and $300,000 shall be for a competitive grant pro- 5703) for persons employed intermittently in payment of principal, interest, and any other gram to support community involvement in the Government service, and compensation obligations for public buildings acquired by student and parent mock elections. as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109: Provided fur- installment purchase and purchase contract; ELECTION REFORM PROGRAMS ther, That notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, in the aggregate amount of $8,465,585,000, of For necessary expenses relating to election funds received from fees charged to non-Fed- which: (1) $722,537,000 shall remain available reform programs, $106,000,000, to remain eral participants at labor-management rela- until expended for construction (including available until expended, of which tions conferences shall be credited to and funds for sites and expenses and associated $100,000,000 shall be for requirements pay- merged with this account, to be available design and construction services) of addi- ments under part 1 of subtitle D of title II of without further appropriation for the costs tional projects at the following locations: the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (Public of carrying out these conferences. New Construction: Alabama: Law 107–252), $4,000,000 shall be for grants to FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION carry out research on voting technology im- Mobile, United States Courthouse, SALARIES AND EXPENSES provements as authorized under part 3 of $96,000,000. subtitle D of title II of such Act, and For necessary expenses of the Federal California: $2,000,000, shall be to conduct a pilot program Trade Commission, including uniforms or al- Calexico, Calexico West, Land Port of for grants to States and units of local gov- lowances therefor, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. Entry, $9,437,000. ernment for pre-election logic and accuracy 5901–5902; services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. Colorado: testing and post-election voting systems 3109; hire of passenger motor vehicles; and Lakewood, Denver Federal Center Remedi- verification. not to exceed $2,000 for official reception and ation, $9,962,000. representation expenses, $291,700,000, to re- District of Columbia: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION main available until expended: Provided, Columbia Plaza, $100,000,000. SALARIES AND EXPENSES That not to exceed $300,000 shall be available Southeast Federal Center Remediation, For necessary expenses of the Federal for use to contract with a person or persons $15,000,000. Communications Commission, as authorized for collection services in accordance with Florida: by law, including uniforms and allowances the terms of 31 U.S.C. 3718: Provided further, Miami, Federal Bureau of Investigation therefor, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901–5902; That, notwithstanding any other provision Field Office Consolidation, $190,675,000. not to exceed $4,000 for official reception and of law, not to exceed $102,000,000 of offsetting Georgia: representation expenses; purchase and hire collections derived from fees collected for Savannah, United States Courthouse, of motor vehicles; special counsel fees; and premerger notification filings under the $7,900,000 services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Maine: $335,794,000: Provided, That $334,794,000 of off- Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C. 18a), regardless of the Madawaska, Land Port of Entry, setting collections shall be assessed and col- year of collection, shall be retained and used $50,127,000. lected pursuant to section 9 of title I of the for necessary expenses in this appropriation: Maryland: Communications Act of 1934, shall be re- Provided further, That, notwithstanding any White Oak, Food and Drug Administration tained and used for necessary expenses in other provision of law, not to exceed Consolidation, $137,871,000. this appropriation, and shall remain avail- $19,000,000 in offsetting collections derived Greenbelt, United States Courthouse, able until expended: Provided further, That from fees sufficient to implement and en- $10,000,000. the sum herein appropriated shall be reduced force the Telemarketing Sales Rule, promul- Texas: as such offsetting collections are received gated under the Telemarketing and Con- El Paso, Tornillo-Guadalupe, Land Port of during fiscal year 2010 so as to result in a sumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act (15 Entry, $91,565,000. final fiscal year 2010 appropriation estimated U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), shall be credited to this San Antonio, United States Courthouse, at $1,000,000: Provided further, That any off- account, and be retained and used for nec- $4,000,000: setting collections received in excess of essary expenses in this appropriation: Pro- Provided, That each of the foregoing limits $334,794,000 in fiscal year 2010 shall not be vided further, That the sum herein appro- of costs on new construction projects may be available for obligation: Provided further, priated from the general fund shall be re- exceeded to the extent that savings are ef- That remaining offsetting collections from duced as such offsetting collections are re- fected in other such projects, but not to ex- prior years collected in excess of the amount ceived during fiscal year 2010, so as to result ceed 10 percent of the amounts included in specified for collection in each such year and in a final fiscal year 2010 appropriation from an approved prospectus, if required, unless otherwise becoming available on October 1, the general fund estimated at not more than advance approval is obtained from the Com- 2009, shall not be available for obligation: $170,700,000: Provided further, That none of the mittees on Appropriations of a greater Provided further, That notwithstanding 47 funds made available to the Federal Trade amount: Provided further, That all funds for U.S.C. 309(j)(8)(B), proceeds from the use of a Commission may be used to implement sub- direct construction projects shall expire on competitive bidding system that may be re- section (e)(2)(B) of section 43 of the Federal September 30, 2011 and remain in the Federal tained and made available for obligation Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1831t). 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as to which funds for design or other funds 592(b)(2), and amounts to provide such reim- ALLOWANCES AND OFFICE STAFF FOR FORMER have been obligated in whole or in part prior bursable fencing, lighting, guard booths, and PRESIDENTS to such date; (2) $400,276,000 shall remain other facilities on private or other property For carrying out the provisions of the Act available until expended for repairs and al- not in Government ownership or control as of August 25, 1958 (3 U.S.C. 102 note), and terations, which includes associated design may be appropriate to enable the United Public Law 95–138, $3,756,000. and construction services: States Secret Service to perform its protec- FEDERAL CITIZEN SERVICES FUND Repairs and Alterations: tive functions pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3056, For necessary expenses of the Office of Cit- District of Columbia: shall be available from such revenues and izen Services, including services authorized East Wing Infrastructure Systems Replace- collections: Provided further, That revenues by 5 U.S.C. 3109, $36,515,000, to be deposited ment, $35,000,000. and collections and any other sums accruing into the Federal Citizen Services Fund: Pro- Eisenhower Executive Office Building (roof to this Fund during fiscal year 2010, exclud- vided, That the appropriations, revenues, and replacement), $15,000,000. ing reimbursements under 40 U.S.C. 592(b)(2) collections deposited into the Fund shall be New Executive Office Building, $30,276,000. in excess of the aggregate new obligational available for necessary expenses of Federal Special Emphasis Programs: authority authorized for Real Property Ac- Citizen Services activities in the aggregate Fire and Life Safety Program, $20,000,000. tivities of the Federal Buildings Fund in this amount not to exceed $61,000,000. Appropria- Energy and Water Retrofit and Conserva- Act shall remain in the Fund and shall not tions, revenues, and collections accruing to tion Measures, $20,000,000. be available for expenditure except as au- this Fund during fiscal year 2010 in excess of Federal High-Performance Green Build- thorized in appropriations Acts. such amount shall remain in the Fund and ings—Energy Independence and Security Act GENERAL ACTIVITIES shall not be available for expenditure except of 2007, $20,000,000. as authorized in appropriations Acts. Basic Repairs and Alterations, $260,000,000: GOVERNMENT-WIDE POLICY ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—GENERAL Provided further, That funds made available For expenses authorized by law, not other- SERVICES ADMINISTRATION in this or any previous Act in the Federal wise provided for, for Government-wide pol- Buildings Fund for Repairs and Alterations (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) shall, for prospectus projects, be limited to icy and evaluation activities associated with SEC. 501. Funds available to the General the amount identified for each project, ex- the management of real and personal prop- Services Administration shall be available cept each project in this or any previous Act erty assets and certain administrative serv- for the hire of passenger motor vehicles. may be increased by an amount not to ex- ices; Government-wide policy support re- SEC. 502. Funds in the Federal Buildings ceed 10 percent unless advance approval is sponsibilities relating to acquisition, tele- Fund made available for fiscal year 2010 for obtained from the Committees on Appropria- communications, information technology Federal Buildings Fund activities may be tions of a greater amount: Provided further, management, and related technology activi- transferred between such activities only to That additional projects for which ties; and services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. the extent necessary to meet program re- prospectuses have been fully approved may 3109; $63,165,000, of which $3,000,000, to be quirements: Provided, That any proposed be funded under this category only if ad- available until expended, is provided for the transfers shall be approved in advance by the vance approval is obtained from the Commit- Office of Federal High-Performance Green Committees on Appropriations. tees on Appropriations: Provided further, Buildings. SEC. 503. Except as otherwise provided in this title, funds made available by this Act That the amounts provided in this or any OPERATING EXPENSES prior Act for ‘‘Repairs and Alterations’’ may shall be used to transmit a fiscal year 2011 be used to fund costs associated with imple- For expenses authorized by law, not other- request for United States Courthouse con- menting security improvements to buildings wise provided for, for Government-wide ac- struction only if the request: (1) meets the necessary to meet the minimum standards tivities associated with utilization and dona- design guide standards for construction as for security in accordance with current law tion of surplus personal property; disposal of established and approved by the General and in compliance with the reprogramming real property; agency-wide policy direction, Services Administration, the Judicial Con- guidelines of the appropriate Committees of management, and communications; the Ci- ference of the United States, and the Office the House and Senate: Provided further, That vilian Board of Contract Appeals; services as of Management and Budget; (2) reflects the the difference between the funds appro- authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; and not to exceed priorities of the Judicial Conference of the priated and expended on any projects in this $7,500 for official reception and representa- United States as set out in its approved 5- or any prior Act, under the heading ‘‘Repairs tion expenses; $72,881,000, of which $1,000,000 year construction plan; and (3) includes a and Alterations’’, may be transferred to shall be for a payment to the Oklahoma City standardized courtroom utilization study of Basic Repairs and Alterations or used to National Memorial Foundation as authorized each facility to be constructed, replaced, or fund authorized increases in prospectus by 16 U.S.C. 450ss–5. expanded. SEC. 504. None of the funds provided in this projects: Provided further, That all funds for OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL Act may be used to increase the amount of repairs and alterations prospectus projects occupiable square feet, provide cleaning shall expire on September 30, 2011 and re- For necessary expenses of the Office of In- services, security enhancements, or any main in the Federal Buildings Fund except spector General and service authorized by 5 other service usually provided through the funds for projects as to which funds for de- U.S.C. 3109, $60,080,000: Provided, That not to Federal Buildings Fund, to any agency that sign or other funds have been obligated in exceed $15,000 shall be available for payment does not pay the rate per square foot assess- whole or in part prior to such date: Provided for information and detection of fraud ment for space and services as determined by further, That the amount provided in this or against the Government, including payment the General Services Administration in com- any prior Act for Basic Repairs and Alter- for recovery of stolen Government property: pliance with the Public Buildings Amend- ations may be used to pay claims against the Provided further, That not to exceed $2,500 ments Act of 1972 (Public Law 92–313). Government arising from any projects under shall be available for awards to employees of SEC. 505. From funds made available under the heading ‘‘Repairs and Alterations’’ or other Federal agencies and private citizens in recognition of efforts and initiatives re- the heading ‘‘Federal Buildings Fund, Limi- used to fund authorized increases in pro- tations on Availability of Revenue’’, claims spectus projects; (3) $140,525,000 for install- sulting in enhanced Office of Inspector Gen- eral effectiveness. against the Government of less than $250,000 ment acquisition payments including pay- arising from direct construction projects and ments on purchase contracts which shall re- ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT FUND acquisition of buildings may be liquidated main available until expended; (4) (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) from savings effected in other construction $4,861,871,000 for rental of space which shall projects with prior notification to the Com- remain available until expended; and (5) For necessary expenses in support of inter- mittees on Appropriations. $2,340,376,000 for building operations which agency projects that enable the Federal Gov- SEC. 506. In any case in which the Com- shall remain available until expended: Pro- ernment to expand its ability to conduct ac- mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure vided further, That funds available to the tivities electronically, through the develop- of the House of Representatives and the General Services Administration shall not be ment and implementation of innovative uses Committee on Environment and Public available for expenses of any construction, of the Internet and other electronic methods, Works of the Senate adopt a resolution repair, alteration and acquisition project for $33,000,000, to remain available until ex- granting lease authority pursuant to a pro- which a prospectus, if required by the Public pended: Provided, That these funds may be spectus transmitted to Congress by the Ad- Buildings Act of 1959, has not been approved, transferred to Federal agencies to carry out ministrator of General Services under 40 except that necessary funds may be expended the purpose of the Fund: Provided further, U.S.C. 3307, the Administrator shall ensure for each project for required expenses for the That this transfer authority shall be in addi- that the delineated area of procurement is development of a proposed prospectus: Pro- tion to any other transfer authority provided identical to the delineated area included in vided further, That funds available in the in this Act: Provided further, That such the prospectus for all lease agreements, ex- Federal Buildings Fund may be expended for transfers may not be made until 10 days cept that, if the Administrator determines emergency repairs when advance approval is after a proposed spending plan and expla- that the delineated area of the procurement obtained from the Committees on Appropria- nation for each project to be undertaken has should not be identical to the delineated tions: Provided further, That amounts nec- been submitted to the Committees on Appro- area included in the prospectus, the Admin- essary to provide reimbursable special serv- priations of the House of Representatives istrator shall provide an explanatory state- ices to other agencies under 40 U.S.C. and the Senate. ment to each of such committees and the

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House and Senate Committees on Appropria- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT tions prior to exercising any lease authority For necessary expenses of the Office of In- SALARIES AND EXPENSES provided in the resolution. spector General in carrying out the provi- SEC. 507. In furtherance of the emergency sions of the Inspector General Reform Act of (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF TRUST FUNDS) management policy set forth in the Robert 2008, Public Law 110-409, 122 Stat. 4302-16 For necessary expenses to carry out func- T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency (2008), and the Inspector General Act of 1978 Assistance Act, the Administrator of the tions of the Office of Personnel Management (5 U.S.C. Appendix), and for the hire of pas- pursuant to Reorganization Plan Numbered 2 General Services Administration may pro- senger motor vehicles, $4,100,000. vide for the use of the Federal supply sched- of 1978 and the Civil Service Reform Act of ules of the General Services Administration ELECTRONIC RECORDS ARCHIVES 1978, including services as authorized by 5 by relief and disaster assistance organiza- For necessary expenses in connection with U.S.C. 3109; medical examinations performed tions as described in section 309 of that Act. the development of the electronic records ar- for veterans by private physicians on a fee Purchases under this authority shall be lim- chives, to include all direct project costs as- basis; rental of conference rooms in the Dis- ited to use in preparation for, response to, sociated with research, analysis, design, de- trict of Columbia and elsewhere; hire of pas- and recovery from hazards as defined in sec- velopment, and program management, senger motor vehicles; not to exceed $2,500 tion 602 of that Act. $85,500,000, of which $61,757,000 shall remain for official reception and representation ex- penses; advances for reimbursements to ap- MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD available until September 30, 2012: Provided, plicable funds of the Office of Personnel SALARIES AND EXPENSES That none of the multi-year funds may be obligated until the National Archives and Management and the Federal Bureau of In- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Records Administration submits to the Com- vestigation for expenses incurred under Ex- For necessary expenses to carry out func- mittees on Appropriations, and such Com- ecutive Order No. 10422 of January 9, 1953; tions of the Merit Systems Protection Board mittees approve, a plan for expenditure that: and payment of per diem and/or subsistence pursuant to Reorganization Plan Numbered 2 (1) meets the capital planning and invest- allowances to employees where Voting of 1978, the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, ment control review requirements estab- Rights Act activities require an employee to and the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 lished by the Office of Management and remain overnight at his or her post of duty, (5 U.S.C. 5509 note), including services as au- Budget, including Circular A-11; (2) complies $97,970,000, of which $5,908,000 shall remain thorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, rental of conference with the National Archives and Records Ad- available until expended for the Enterprise rooms in the District of Columbia and else- ministration’s enterprise architecture; (3) Human Resources Integration project; where, hire of passenger motor vehicles, di- conforms with the National Archives and $1,364,000 shall remain available until ex- rect procurement of survey printing, and not Records Administration’s enterprise life pended for the Human Resources Line of to exceed $2,000 for official reception and rep- cycle methodology; (4) is approved by the Business project; and in addition $113,238,000 resentation expenses, $40,339,000 together National Archives and Records Administra- for administrative expenses, to be trans- with not to exceed $2,579,000 for administra- tion and the Office of Management and Budg- ferred from the appropriate trust funds of tive expenses to adjudicate retirement ap- et; (5) has been reviewed by the Government the Office of Personnel Management without peals to be transferred from the Civil Service Accountability Office; and (6) complies with regard to other statutes, including direct Retirement and Disability Fund in amounts the acquisition rules, requirements, guide- procurement of printed materials, for the re- determined by the Merit Systems Protection lines, and systems acquisition management tirement and insurance programs, of which Board. practices of the Federal Government. $9,364,000 shall remain available until ex- pended for the cost of implementing the new MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCEL- REPAIRS AND RESTORATION integrated financial system, and of which LENCE IN NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY $4,248,000 shall remain available until ex- FOUNDATION For the repair, alteration, and improve- ment of archives facilities, and to provide pended for the cost of automating the retire- MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCEL- adequate storage for holdings, $27,500,000, to ment recordkeeping systems: Provided, That LENCE IN NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY remain available until expended. the provisions of this appropriation shall not TRUST FUND affect the authority to use applicable trust NATIONAL HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS AND (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) funds as provided by sections 8348(a)(1)(B), RECORDS COMMISSION For payment to the Morris K. Udall Schol- and 9004(f)(2)(A) of title 5, United States arship and Excellence in National Environ- GRANTS PROGRAM Code: Provided further, That no part of this mental Policy Trust Fund, pursuant to the For necessary expenses for allocations and appropriation shall be available for salaries Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence grants for historical publications and records and expenses of the Legal Examining Unit of in National Environmental and Native as authorized by 44 U.S.C. 2504, $13,000,000, to the Office of Personnel Management estab- American Public Policy Act of 1992 (20 U.S.C. remain available until expended. lished pursuant to Executive Order No. 9358 5601 et seq.), $2,200,000, to remain available of July 1, 1943, or any successor unit of like NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION until expended, of which up to $50,000 shall purpose: Provided further, That the Presi- be used to conduct financial audits pursuant CENTRAL LIQUIDITY FACILITY dent’s Commission on White House Fellows, established by Executive Order No. 11183 of to the Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of During fiscal year 2010, gross obligations of October 3, 1964, may, during fiscal year 2010, 2002 (Public Law 107–289) notwithstanding the Central Liquidity Facility for the prin- accept donations of money, property, and sections 8 and 9 of Public Law 102–259: Pro- cipal amount of new direct loans to member personal services: Provided further, That such vided, That up to 60 percent of such funds credit unions, as authorized by 12 U.S.C. 1795 donations, including those from prior years, may be transferred by the Morris K. Udall et seq., shall be the amount authorized by may be used for the development of publicity Scholarship and Excellence in National En- section 307(a)(4)(A) of the Federal Credit materials to provide information about the vironmental Policy Foundation for the nec- Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1795f(a)(4)(A)): Provided, White House Fellows, except that no such essary expenses of the Native Nations Insti- That administrative expenses of the Central donations shall be accepted for travel or re- tute. Liquidity Facility in fiscal year 2010 shall imbursement of travel expenses, or for the ENVIRONMENTAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION FUND not exceed $1,250,000. salaries of employees of such Commission. For payment to the Environmental Dis- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN pute Resolution Fund to carry out activities FUND OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL authorized in the Environmental Policy and SALARIES AND EXPENSES Conflict Resolution Act of 1998, $3,800,000, to For the Community Development Revolv- ing Loan Fund program as authorized by 42 remain available until expended. (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF TRUST FUNDS) U.S.C. 9812, 9822 and 9910, $1,000,000 shall be NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS available until September 30, 2011 for tech- For necessary expenses of the Office of In- ADMINISTRATION nical assistance to low-income designated spector General in carrying out the provi- OPERATING EXPENSES credit unions. sions of the Inspector General Act of 1978, in- For necessary expenses in connection with OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS cluding services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. the administration of the National Archives 3109, hire of passenger motor vehicles, and Records Administration (including the SALARIES AND EXPENSES $3,148,000, and in addition, not to exceed Information Security Oversight Office) and For necessary expenses to carry out func- $20,428,000 for administrative expenses to archived Federal records and related activi- tions of the Office of Government Ethics pur- audit, investigate, and provide other over- ties, as provided by law, and for expenses suant to the Ethics in Government Act of sight of the Office of Personnel Manage- necessary for the review and declassification 1978, and the Ethics Reform Act of 1989, in- ment’s retirement and insurance programs, of documents and the activities of the Public cluding services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. to be transferred from the appropriate trust Interest Declassification Board, and for the 3109, rental of conference rooms in the Dis- funds of the Office of Personnel Manage- hire of passenger motor vehicles, and for uni- trict of Columbia and elsewhere, hire of pas- ment, as determined by the Inspector Gen- forms or allowances therefor, as authorized senger motor vehicles, and not to exceed eral: Provided, That the Inspector General is by law (5 U.S.C. 5901 et seq.), including main- $1,500 for official reception and representa- authorized to rent conference rooms in the tenance, repairs, and cleaning, $339,770,000. tion expenses, $14,415,000. 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GOVERNMENT PAYMENT FOR ANNUITANTS, nent secretariat for the International Orga- vided further, That $110,000,000 shall be avail- EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS nization of Securities Commissions; and of able to fund grants for performance in fiscal For payment of Government contributions which not to exceed $100,000 shall be avail- year 2010 or fiscal year 2011 as authorized, of with respect to retired employees, as author- able for expenses for consultations and meet- which $1,000,000 shall be for the Veterans As- ized by chapter 89 of title 5, United States ings hosted by the Commission with foreign sistance and Services Program authorized by Code, and the Retired Federal Employees governmental and other regulatory officials, section 21(n) of the Small Business Act, as Health Benefits Act (74 Stat. 849), such sums members of their delegations, appropriate added by section 107 of Public Law 110–186, as may be necessary. representatives and staff to exchange views and of which $1,000,000 shall be for the Small concerning developments relating to securi- Business Energy Efficiency Program author- GOVERNMENT PAYMENT FOR ANNUITANTS, ties matters, development and implementa- ized by section 1203(c) of Public Law 110–140: EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE tion of cooperation agreements concerning Provided further, That $11,690,500 shall be For payment of Government contributions securities matters and provision of technical available for the Loan Modernization and with respect to employees retiring after De- assistance for the development of foreign se- Accounting System, to be available until cember 31, 1989, as required by chapter 87 of curities markets, such expenses to include September 30, 2011: Provided further, That title 5, United States Code, such sums as necessary logistic and administrative ex- $10,000,000, to remain available until Sep- may be necessary. penses and the expenses of Commission staff tember 30, 2011, shall be for expenses for the PAYMENT TO CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT AND and foreign invitees in attendance at such relocation of the headquarters of the Small DISABILITY FUND consultations and meetings including: (1) Business Administration. For financing the unfunded liability of new such incidental expenses as meals taken in OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL the course of such attendance; (2) any travel and increased annuity benefits becoming ef- For necessary expenses of the Office of In- and transportation to or from such meetings; fective on or after October 20, 1969, as au- spector General in carrying out the provi- and (3) any other related lodging or subsist- thorized by 5 U.S.C. 8348, and annuities under sions of the Inspector General Act of 1978, ence: Provided, That fees and charges author- special Acts to be credited to the Civil Serv- $16,300,000. ice Retirement and Disability Fund, such ized by sections 6(b) of the Securities Ex- SURETY BOND GUARANTEES REVOLVING FUND sums as may be necessary: Provided, That an- change Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77f(b)), and nuities authorized by the Act of May 29, 1944, 13(e), 14(g) and 31 of the Securities Exchange For additional capital for the Surety Bond and the Act of August 19, 1950 (33 U.S.C. 771– Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(e), 78n(g), and Guarantees Revolving Fund, authorized by 775), may hereafter be paid out of the Civil 78ee), shall be credited to this account as off- the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, Service Retirement and Disability Fund. setting collections: Provided further, That $1,000,000, to remain available until ex- not to exceed $1,025,780,000 of such offsetting pended. OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL collections shall be available until expended BUSINESS LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT SALARIES AND EXPENSES for necessary expenses of this account: Pro- (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) For necessary expenses to carry out func- vided further, That $10,220,000 shall be derived tions of the Office of Special Counsel pursu- from prior year unobligated balances from For the cost of direct loans, $3,000,000, to ant to Reorganization Plan Numbered 2 of funds previously appropriated to the Securi- remain available until expended, and for the 1978, the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 ties and Exchange Commission: Provided fur- cost of guaranteed loans, $80,000,000, as au- (Public Law 95–454), the Whistleblower Pro- ther, That the total amount appropriated thorized by section 7(a) of the Small Busi- tection Act of 1989 (Public Law 101–12), Pub- under this heading from the general fund for ness Act, to remain available until expended: lic Law 107–304, and the Uniformed Services fiscal year 2010 shall be reduced as such off- Provided, That such costs, including the cost Employment and Reemployment Rights Act setting fees are received so as to result in a of modifying such loans, shall be as defined of 1994 (Public Law 103–353), including serv- final total fiscal year 2010 appropriation in section 502 of the Congressional Budget ices as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, payment from the general fund estimated at not more Act of 1974: Provided further, That subject to of fees and expenses for witnesses, rental of than $0. section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, during fiscal year 2010 commitments conference rooms in the District of Columbia SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM and elsewhere, and hire of passenger motor to guarantee loans under section 503 of the SALARIES AND EXPENSES vehicles; $18,495,000. Small Business Investment Act of 1958 shall For necessary expenses of the Selective not exceed $7,500,000,000: Provided further, POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION Service System, including expenses of at- That during fiscal year 2010 commitments SALARIES AND EXPENSES tendance at meetings and of training for uni- for general business loans authorized under (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) formed personnel assigned to the Selective section 7(a) of the Small Business Act shall For necessary expenses of the Postal Regu- Service System, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. not exceed $17,500,000,000: Provided further, latory Commission in carrying out the provi- 4101–4118 for civilian employees; purchase of That during fiscal year 2010 commitments to sions of the Postal Accountability and En- uniforms, or allowances therefor, as author- guarantee loans for debentures under section hancement Act (Public Law 109–435), up to ized by 5 U.S.C. 5901–5902; hire of passenger 303(b) of the Small Business Investment Act $14,333,000, to be derived by transfer from the motor vehicles; services as authorized by 5 of 1958, shall not exceed $3,000,000,000: Pro- Postal Service Fund and expended as author- U.S.C. 3109; and not to exceed $750 for official vided further, That during fiscal year 2010, ized by section 603(a) of such Act: Provided, reception and representation expenses; guarantees of trust certificates authorized That unobligated balances remaining in this $24,150,000: Provided, That during the current by section 5(g) of the Small Business Act account on October 1, 2009 shall be trans- fiscal year, the President may exempt this shall not exceed a principal amount of ferred back to the Postal Service Fund: Pro- appropriation from the provisions of 31 $12,000,000,000. In addition, for administrative vided further, That unobligated balances re- U.S.C. 1341, whenever the President deems expenses to carry out the direct and guaran- maining in this account on October 1, 2010 such action to be necessary in the interest of teed loan programs, $153,000,000, which may shall be transferred back to the Postal Serv- national defense: Provided further, That none be paid to the appropriations account for ice Fund. of the funds appropriated by this Act may be Salaries and Expenses. expended for or in connection with the in- PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT DISASTER LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT duction of any person into the Armed Forces BOARD (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) of the United States. SALARIES AND EXPENSES For the cost of guaranteed loans, including SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION For necessary expenses of the Privacy and the cost of modifying loans, as defined in SALARIES AND EXPENSES Civil Liberties Oversight Board, as author- section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act ized by section 1061 of the Intelligence Re- For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- of 1974, $1,690,000, to remain available until form and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (5 vided for, of the Small Business Administra- expended, of which $352,357 is for loan guar- U.S.C. 601 note), $2,000,000, to remain avail- tion as authorized by Public Law 108–447, in- antees as authorized by section 42 of the able until September 30, 2011. cluding hire of passenger motor vehicles as Small Business Act, and $1,337,643 is for loan authorized by 31 U.S.C. 1343 and 1344, and not guarantees as authorized by section 12085 of SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION to exceed $3,500 for official reception and rep- Public Law 110–246. SALARIES AND EXPENSES resentation expenses, $428,387,000: Provided, In addition, for administrative expenses to For necessary expenses for the Securities That the Administrator is authorized to carry out the direct and guaranteed loan and Exchange Commission, including serv- charge fees to cover the cost of publications programs, $102,310,000, to be available until ices as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, the rental developed by the Small Business Administra- expended, of which $91,000,000 is for direct ad- of space (to include multiple year leases) in tion, and certain loan program activities, in- ministrative expenses of loan making and the District of Columbia and elsewhere, and cluding fees authorized by section 5(b) of the servicing to carry out the direct loan pro- not to exceed $3,500 for official reception and Small Business Act: Provided further, That, gram, which may be paid to the appropria- representation expenses, $1,036,000,000, to re- notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, revenues re- tions for Salaries and Expenses; of which main available until expended; of which not ceived from all such activities shall be cred- $9,000,000 is for indirect administrative ex- less than $4,400,000 shall be for the Office of ited to this account, to remain available penses for the direct loan program, which Inspector General; of which not to exceed until expended, for carrying out these pur- may be paid to the appropriations for Sala- $20,000 may be used toward funding a perma- poses without further appropriations: Pro- ries and Expenses; of which $1,000,000 is for

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None of the funds in this Act shall fiscal year: Provided further, That the report grams, which may be paid to the appropria- be used for the planning or execution of any shall include: (1) a table for each appropria- tions account for Salaries and Expenses. program to pay the expenses of, or otherwise tion with a separate column to display the compensate, non-Federal parties intervening President’s budget request, adjustments ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—SMALL BUSINESS in regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings ADMINISTRATION made by Congress, adjustments due to en- funded in this Act. acted rescissions, if appropriate, and the fis- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) SEC. 602. None of the funds appropriated in cal year enacted level; (2) a delineation in SEC. 510. Not to exceed 5 percent of any ap- this Act shall remain available for obliga- the table for each appropriation both by ob- propriation made available for the current tion beyond the current fiscal year, nor may ject class and program, project, and activity fiscal year for the Small Business Adminis- any be transferred to other appropriations, as detailed in the budget appendix for the re- tration in this Act may be transferred be- unless expressly so provided herein. spective appropriation; and (3) an identifica- SEC. 603. The expenditure of any appropria- tween such appropriations, but no such ap- tion of items of special congressional inter- tion under this Act for any consulting serv- propriation shall be increased by more than est: Provided further, That the amount appro- ice through procurement contract pursuant 10 percent by any such transfers: Provided, priated or limited for salaries and expenses to 5 U.S.C. 3109, shall be limited to those That any transfer pursuant to this paragraph for an agency shall be reduced by $100,000 per contracts where such expenditures are a shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds day for each day after the required date that matter of public record and available for under section 608 of this Act and shall not be the report has not been submitted to the public inspection, except where otherwise available for obligation or expenditure ex- Congress. cept in compliance with the procedures set provided under existing law, or under exist- SEC. 609. Except as otherwise specifically forth in that section. ing Executive order issued pursuant to exist- provided by law, not to exceed 50 percent of SEC. 511. For an additional amount under ing law. unobligated balances remaining available at the heading ‘‘Small Business Administra- SEC. 604. None of the funds made available the end of fiscal year 2010 from appropria- tion—Salaries and Expenses’’, $62,300,000, to in this Act may be transferred to any depart- tions made available for salaries and ex- remain available until September 30, 2011, ment, agency, or instrumentality of the penses for fiscal year 2010 in this Act, shall which shall be for initiatives related to United States Government, except pursuant remain available through September 30, 2011, small business development and entrepre- to a transfer made by, or transfer authority for each such account for the purposes au- neurship, including programmatic and con- provided in, this Act or any other appropria- thorized: Provided, That a request shall be struction activities, in the amounts and for tions Act. submitted to the Committees on Appropria- SEC. 605. None of the funds made available the purposes specified in the table that ap- tions of the House of Representatives and by this Act shall be available for any activ- pears under the heading ‘‘Administrative the Senate for approval prior to the expendi- ity or for paying the salary of any Govern- Provisions—Small Business Administration’’ ture of such funds: Provided further, That ment employee where funding an activity or in the reports of the Committees on Appro- these requests shall be made in compliance paying a salary to a Government employee priations of the House of Representatives with reprogramming guidelines. and the Senate accompanying this Act. would result in a decision, determination, SEC. 610. None of the funds made available UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE rule, regulation, or policy that would pro- in this Act may be used by the Executive Of- hibit the enforcement of section 307 of the PAYMENT TO THE POSTAL SERVICE FUND fice of the President to request from the Fed- Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1307). For payment to the Postal Service Fund eral Bureau of Investigation any official SEC. 606. No funds appropriated pursuant to background investigation report on any indi- for revenue forgone on free and reduced rate this Act may be expended by an entity un- mail, pursuant to subsections (c) and (d) of vidual, except when— less the entity agrees that in expending the (1) such individual has given his or her ex- section 2401 of title 39, United States Code, assistance the entity will comply with the $118,328,000, of which $89,328,000 shall not be press written consent for such request not Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a–10c). more than 6 months prior to the date of such available for obligation until October 1, 2010: SEC. 607. No funds appropriated or other- request and during the same presidential ad- Provided, That mail for overseas voting and wise made available under this Act shall be ministration; or mail for the blind shall continue to be free: made available to any person or entity that (2) such request is required due to extraor- Provided further, That 6-day delivery and has been convicted of violating the Buy dinary circumstances involving national se- rural delivery of mail shall continue at not American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a–10c). curity. less than the 1983 level: Provided further, SEC. 608. Except as otherwise provided in SEC. 611. The cost accounting standards That none of the funds made available to the this Act, none of the funds provided in this Postal Service by this Act shall be used to promulgated under section 26 of the Office of Act, provided by previous appropriations Federal Procurement Policy Act (Public Law implement any rule, regulation, or policy of Acts to the agencies or entities funded in charging any officer or employee of any 93–400; 41 U.S.C. 422) shall not apply with re- this Act that remain available for obligation spect to a contract under the Federal Em- State or local child support enforcement or expenditure in fiscal year 2010, or provided agency, or any individual participating in a ployees Health Benefits Program established from any accounts in the Treasury derived under chapter 89 of title 5, United States State or local program of child support en- by the collection of fees and available to the forcement, a fee for information requested or Code. agencies funded by this Act, shall be avail- SEC. 612. For the purpose of resolving liti- provided concerning an address of a postal able for obligation or expenditure through a gation and implementing any settlement customer: Provided further, That none of the reprogramming of funds that: (1) creates a agreements regarding the nonforeign area funds provided in this Act shall be used to new program; (2) eliminates a program, cost-of-living allowance program, the Office consolidate or close small rural and other project, or activity; (3) increases funds or of Personnel Management may accept and small post offices in fiscal year 2010. personnel for any program, project, or activ- utilize (without regard to any restriction on OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ity for which funds have been denied or re- unanticipated travel expenses imposed in an (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) stricted by the Congress; (4) proposes to use Appropriations Act) funds made available to For necessary expenses of the Office of In- funds directed for a specific activity by ei- the Office of Personnel Management pursu- spector General in carrying out the provi- ther the House or Senate Committees on Ap- ant to court approval. sions of the Inspector General Act of 1978, up propriations for a different purpose; (5) aug- SEC. 613. No funds appropriated by this Act to $244,397,000, to be derived by transfer from ments existing programs, projects, or activi- shall be available to pay for an abortion, or the Postal Service Fund and expended as au- ties in excess of $5,000,000 or 10 percent, the administrative expenses in connection thorized by section 603(b)(3) of the Postal Ac- whichever is less; (6) reduces existing pro- with any health plan under the Federal em- countability and Enhancement Act (Public grams, projects, or activities by $5,000,000 or ployees health benefits program which pro- Law 109–435): Provided, That unobligated bal- 10 percent, whichever is less; or (7) creates or vides any benefits or coverage for abortions. ances remaining in this account on October reorganizes offices, programs, or activities SEC. 614. The provision of section 613 shall 1, 2009 shall be transferred back to the Postal unless prior approval is received from the not apply where the life of the mother would Service Fund: Provided further, That unobli- Committees on Appropriations of the House be endangered if the fetus were carried to gated balances remaining in this account on of Representatives and the Senate: Provided, term, or the pregnancy is the result of an act October 1, 2010 shall be transferred back to That prior to any significant reorganization of rape or incest. the Postal Service Fund or restructuring of offices, programs, or ac- SEC. 615. In order to promote Government tivities, each agency or entity funded in this access to commercial information tech- UNITED STATES TAX COURT Act shall consult with the Committees on nology, the restriction on purchasing non- SALARIES AND EXPENSES Appropriations of the House of Representa- domestic articles, materials, and supplies set For necessary expenses, including contract tives and the Senate: Provided further, That forth in the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a reporting and other services as authorized by not later than 60 days after the date of en- et seq.), shall not apply to the acquisition by

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Notwithstanding section 1353 of propriated funds under this or any other Act the provisions of this section shall be recov- title 31, United States Code, no officer or em- for fiscal year 2010 shall obligate or expend erable in action by the Federal Government. ployee of any regulatory agency or commis- any such funds, unless such department, This section shall not apply to citizens of sion funded by this Act may accept on behalf agency, or instrumentality has in place, and Ireland, Israel, or the Republic of the Phil- of that agency, nor may such agency or com- will continue to administer in good faith, a ippines, or to nationals of those countries al- mission accept, payment or reimbursement written policy designed to ensure that all of lied with the United States in a current de- from a non-Federal entity for travel, subsist- its workplaces are free from the illegal use, fense effort, or to international broadcasters ence, or related expenses for the purpose of possession, or distribution of controlled sub- employed by the Broadcasting Board of Gov- enabling an officer or employee to attend stances (as defined in the Controlled Sub- ernors, or to temporary employment of and participate in any meeting or similar stances Act (21 U.S.C. 802)) by the officers translators, or to temporary employment in function relating to the official duties of the and employees of such department, agency, the field service (not to exceed 60 days) as a officer or employee when the entity offering or instrumentality. result of emergencies: Provided further, That payment or reimbursement is a person or en- SEC. 702. Unless otherwise specifically pro- this section does not apply to the employ- tity subject to regulation by such agency or vided, the maximum amount allowable dur- ment as Wildland firefighters for not more commission, or represents a person or entity ing the current fiscal year in accordance than 120 days of nonresident aliens employed subject to regulation by such agency or com- with section 16 of the Act of August 2, 1946 by the Department of the Interior or the mission, unless the person or entity is an or- (60 Stat. 810), for the purchase of any pas- USDA Forest Service pursuant to an agree- ganization described in section 501(c)(3) of senger motor vehicle (exclusive of buses, am- ment with another country. SEC. 705. Appropriations available to any the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and ex- bulances, law enforcement, and undercover department or agency during the current fis- empt from tax under section 501(a) of such surveillance vehicles), is hereby fixed at cal year for necessary expenses, including Code. $13,197 except station wagons for which the maximum shall be $13,631: Provided, That maintenance or operating expenses, shall SEC. 617. The Public Company Accounting these limits may be exceeded by not to ex- also be available for payment to the General Oversight Board shall have authority to obli- ceed $3,700 for police-type vehicles, and by Services Administration for charges for gate funds for the scholarship program es- not to exceed $4,000 for special heavy-duty space and services and those expenses of ren- tablished by section 109(c)(2) of the Sar- vehicles: Provided further, That the limits set ovation and alteration of buildings and fa- banes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–204) forth in this section may not be exceeded by cilities which constitute public improve- in an aggregate amount not exceeding the more than 5 percent for electric or hybrid ve- ments performed in accordance with the amount of funds collected by the Board as of hicles purchased for demonstration under Public Buildings Act of 1959 (73 Stat. 479), December 31, 2009, including accrued inter- the provisions of the Electric and Hybrid Ve- the Public Buildings Amendments of 1972 (86 est, as a result of the assessment of mone- hicle Research, Development, and Dem- Stat. 216), or other applicable law. SEC. 706. In addition to funds provided in tary penalties. Funds available for obliga- onstration Act of 1976: Provided further, That this or any other Act, all Federal agencies tion in fiscal year 2010 shall remain available the limits set forth in this section may be are authorized to receive and use funds re- until expended. exceeded by the incremental cost of clean al- sulting from the sale of materials, including ternative fuels vehicles acquired pursuant to SEC. 618. During fiscal year 2010, for pur- Federal records disposed of pursuant to a poses of section 908(b)(1) of the Trade Sanc- Public Law 101–549 over the cost of com- records schedule recovered through recycling tions Reform and Export Enhancement Act parable conventionally fueled vehicles. or waste prevention programs. Such funds SEC. 703. Appropriations of the executive of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7207(b)(1)), the term ‘‘pay- shall be available until expended for the fol- departments and independent establishments ment of cash in advance’’ shall be inter- lowing purposes: for the current fiscal year available for ex- preted as payment before the transfer of title (1) Acquisition, waste reduction and pre- penses of travel, or for the expenses of the to, and control of, the exported items to the vention, and recycling programs as described activity concerned, are hereby made avail- Cuban purchaser. in Executive Order No. 13423 (January 24, able for quarters allowances and cost-of-liv- 2007), including any such programs adopted SEC. 619. None of the funds made available ing allowances, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. prior to the effective date of the Executive in this Act may be used to implement or en- 5922–5924. order. force section 101(a) of the Consumer Product SEC. 704. Unless otherwise specified during (2) Other Federal agency environmental Safety Improvement Act of 2008 in regards to the current fiscal year, no part of any appro- management programs, including, but not off-highway vehicles. For purposes of this priation contained in this or any other Act limited to, the development and implemen- section the term ‘‘off-highway vehicles’’ shall be used to pay the compensation of any tation of hazardous waste management and mean motorized vehicle designed to travel officer or employee of the Government of the pollution prevention programs. on 2, 3, or 4 wheels, having a seat designed to United States (including any agency the ma- (3) Other employee programs as authorized jority of the stock of which is owned by the be straddled by the operator and handlebars by law or as deemed appropriate by the head Government of the United States) whose for steering control, and such term includes of the Federal agency. post of duty is in the continental United snowmobiles. SEC. 707. Funds made available by this or States unless such person: (1) is a citizen of SEC. 620. (a) Section 101(a)(1) of the Federal any other Act for administrative expenses in the United States; (2) is a person in the serv- and District of Columbia Government Real the current fiscal year of the corporations ice of the United States on the date of the Property Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–396; 120 and agencies subject to chapter 91 of title 31, enactment of this Act who, being eligible for Stat. 2711) is amended to read as follows: United States Code, shall be available, in ad- citizenship, has filed a declaration of inten- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.— dition to objects for which such funds are tion to become a citizen of the United States ‘‘(A) U.S. RESERVATION 13.—On the date on otherwise available, for rent in the District prior to such date and is actually residing in which the District of Columbia conveys to of Columbia; services in accordance with 5 the United States; (3) is a person who owes the Administrator of General Services all U.S.C. 3109; and the objects specified under allegiance to the United States; (4) is an right, title, and interest of the District of this head, all the provisions of which shall be alien from Cuba, Poland, South Vietnam, the Columbia in the property described in sub- applicable to the expenditure of such funds countries of the former Soviet Union, or the section (c), the Administrator shall convey unless otherwise specified in the Act by Baltic countries lawfully admitted to the to the District of Columbia all right, title, which they are made available: Provided, United States for permanent residence; (5) is and interest of the United States in U.S. That in the event any functions budgeted as a South Vietnamese, Cambodian, or Laotian Reservation 13, subject to the conditions de- administrative expenses are subsequently refugee paroled in the United States after scribed in subsection (b). transferred to or paid from other funds, the January 1, 1975; or (6) is a national of the ‘‘(B) OLD NAVAL HOSPITAL.—Not later than limitations on administrative expenses shall People’s Republic of China who qualifies for 60 days after the date of the enactment of be correspondingly reduced. adjustment of status pursuant to the Chinese SEC. 708. No part of any appropriation con- the Financial Services and General Govern- Student Protection Act of 1992 (Public Law tained in this or any other Act shall be ment Appropriations Act, 2010, the Adminis- 102–404): Provided, That for the purpose of available for interagency financing of boards trator shall convey to the District of Colum- this section, an affidavit signed by any such (except Federal Executive Boards), commis- bia all right, title, and interest of the United person shall be considered prima facie evi- sions, councils, committees, or similar States in Old Naval Hospital.’’. dence that the requirements of this section groups (whether or not they are interagency (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) with respect to his or her status have been entities) which do not have a prior and spe- shall take effect as if included in the enact- complied with: Provided further, That any cific statutory approval to receive financial ment of the Federal and District of Columbia person making a false affidavit shall be support from more than one agency or in- Government Real Property Act of 2006. guilty of a felony, and, upon conviction, strumentality.

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SEC. 709. None of the funds made available to ensure the recruitment or retention of munication or contact is at the initiative of pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall qualified employees. such other officer or employee or in response be used to implement, administer, or enforce SEC. 711. During the period in which the to the request or inquiry of such Member, any regulation which has been disapproved head of any department or agency, or any committee, or subcommittee; or pursuant to a joint resolution duly adopted other officer or civilian employee of the Fed- (2) removes, suspends from duty without in accordance with the applicable law of the eral Government appointed by the President pay, demotes, reduces in rank, seniority, sta- United States. of the United States, holds office, no funds tus, pay, or performance or efficiency rating, SEC. 710. (a) Notwithstanding any other may be obligated or expended in excess of denies promotion to, relocates, reassigns, provision of law, and except as otherwise $5,000 to furnish or redecorate the office of transfers, disciplines, or discriminates in re- provided in this section, no part of any of the such department head, agency head, officer, gard to any employment right, entitlement, funds appropriated for fiscal year 2010, by or employee, or to purchase furniture or or benefit, or any term or condition of em- this or any other Act, may be used to pay make improvements for any such office, un- ployment of, any other officer or employee any prevailing rate employee described in less advance notice of such furnishing or re- of the Federal Government, or attempts or section 5342(a)(2)(A) of title 5, United States decoration is transmitted to the Committees threatens to commit any of the foregoing ac- Code— on Appropriations of the House of Represent- tions with respect to such other officer or (1) during the period from the date of expi- atives and the Senate. For the purposes of employee, by reason of any communication ration of the limitation imposed by the com- this section, the term ‘‘office’’ shall include or contact of such other officer or employee parable section for previous fiscal years the entire suite of offices assigned to the in- with any Member, committee, or sub- until the normal effective date of the appli- dividual, as well as any other space used pri- committee of the Congress as described in cable wage survey adjustment that is to take marily by the individual or the use of which paragraph (1). effect in fiscal year 2010, in an amount that is directly controlled by the individual. SEC. 715. (a) None of the funds made avail- exceeds the rate payable for the applicable SEC. 712. Notwithstanding section 31 U.S.C able in this or any other Act may be obli- grade and step of the applicable wage sched- 1346, or section 708 of this Act, funds made gated or expended for any employee training ule in accordance with such section; and available for the current fiscal year by this that— (2) during the period consisting of the re- or any other Act shall be available for the (1) does not meet identified needs for mainder of fiscal year 2010, in an amount interagency funding of national security and knowledge, skills, and abilities bearing di- that exceeds, as a result of a wage survey ad- emergency preparedness telecommunications rectly upon the performance of official du- justment, the rate payable under paragraph initiatives which benefit multiple Federal ties; (1) by more than the sum of— departments, agencies, or entities, as pro- (2) contains elements likely to induce high (A) the percentage adjustment taking ef- vided by Executive Order No. 12472 (April 3, levels of emotional response or psychological fect in fiscal year 2010 under section 5303 of 1984). SEC. 713. (a) None of the funds appropriated stress in some participants; title 5, United States Code, in the rates of by this or any other Act may be obligated or (3) does not require prior employee notifi- pay under the General Schedule; and expended by any Federal department, agen- cation of the content and methods to be used (B) the difference between the overall aver- cy, or other instrumentality for the salaries in the training and written end of course age percentage of the locality-based com- or expenses of any employee appointed to a evaluation; parability payments taking effect in fiscal position of a confidential or policy-deter- (4) contains any methods or content associ- year 2010 under section 5304 of such title mining character excepted from the competi- ated with religious or quasireligious belief (whether by adjustment or otherwise), and tive service pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3302, with- systems or ‘‘new age’’ belief systems as de- the overall average percentage of such pay- out a certification to the Office of Personnel fined in Equal Employment Opportunity ments which was effective in the previous Management from the head of the Federal Commission Notice N–915.022, dated Sep- fiscal year under such section. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of department, agency, or other instrumen- tember 2, 1988; or law, no prevailing rate employee described in tality employing the Schedule C appointee (5) is offensive to, or designed to change, subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 5342(a)(2) that the Schedule C position was not created participants’ personal values or lifestyle out- of title 5, United States Code, and no em- solely or primarily in order to detail the em- side the workplace. ployee covered by section 5348 of such title, ployee to the White House. (b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit, (b) The provisions of this section shall not may be paid during the periods for which restrict, or otherwise preclude an agency apply to Federal employees or members of subsection (a) is in effect at a rate that ex- from conducting training bearing directly the armed forces detailed to or from— ceeds the rates that would be payable under upon the performance of official duties. (1) the Central Intelligence Agency; subsection (a) were subsection (a) applicable (2) the National Security Agency; SEC. 716. No funds appropriated in this or to such employee. any other Act may be used to implement or (c) For the purposes of this section, the (3) the Defense Intelligence Agency; enforce the agreements in Standard Forms rates payable to an employee who is covered (4) the National Geospatial-Intelligence 312 and 4414 of the Government or any other by this section and who is paid from a sched- Agency; nondisclosure policy, form, or agreement if ule not in existence on September 30, 2009, (5) the offices within the Department of such policy, form, or agreement does not shall be determined under regulations pre- Defense for the collection of specialized na- contain the following provisions: ‘‘These re- scribed by the Office of Personnel Manage- tional foreign intelligence through recon- strictions are consistent with and do not su- ment. naissance programs; (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of (6) the Bureau of Intelligence and Research persede, conflict with, or otherwise alter the law, rates of premium pay for employees sub- of the Department of State; employee obligations, rights, or liabilities ject to this section may not be changed from (7) any agency, office, or unit of the Army, created by Executive Order No. 12958; section the rates in effect on September 30, 2009, ex- Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, the De- 7211 of title 5, United States Code (governing cept to the extent determined by the Office partment of Homeland Security, the Federal disclosures to Congress); section 1034 of title of Personnel Management to be consistent Bureau of Investigation and the Drug En- 10, United States Code, as amended by the with the purpose of this section. forcement Administration of the Department Military Whistleblower Protection Act (gov- (e) This section shall apply with respect to of Justice, the Department of Transpor- erning disclosure to Congress by members of pay for service performed after September tation, the Department of the Treasury, and the military); section 2302(b)(8) of title 5, 30, 2009. the Department of Energy performing intel- United States Code, as amended by the Whis- (f) For the purpose of administering any ligence functions; and tleblower Protection Act of 1989 (governing provision of law (including any rule or regu- (8) the Director of National Intelligence or disclosures of illegality, waste, fraud, abuse lation that provides premium pay, retire- the Office of the Director of National Intel- or public health or safety threats); the Intel- ment, life insurance, or any other employee ligence. ligence Identities Protection Act of 1982 (50 benefit) that requires any deduction or con- SEC. 714. No part of any appropriation con- U.S.C. 421 et seq.) (governing disclosures that tribution, or that imposes any requirement tained in this or any other Act shall be could expose confidential Government or limitation on the basis of a rate of salary available for the payment of the salary of agents); and the statutes which protect or basic pay, the rate of salary or basic pay any officer or employee of the Federal Gov- against disclosure that may compromise the payable after the application of this section ernment, who— national security, including sections 641, 793, shall be treated as the rate of salary or basic (1) prohibits or prevents, or attempts or 794, 798, and 952 of title 18, United States pay. threatens to prohibit or prevent, any other Code, and section 4(b) of the Subversive Ac- (g) Nothing in this section shall be consid- officer or employee of the Federal Govern- tivities Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 783(b)). The ered to permit or require the payment to any ment from having any direct oral or written definitions, requirements, obligations, employee covered by this section at a rate in communication or contact with any Member, rights, sanctions, and liabilities created by excess of the rate that would be payable were committee, or subcommittee of the Congress said Executive order and listed statutes are this section not in effect. in connection with any matter pertaining to incorporated into this agreement and are (h) The Office of Personnel Management the employment of such other officer or em- controlling.’’: Provided, That notwith- may provide for exceptions to the limita- ployee or pertaining to the department or standing the preceding paragraph, a non- tions imposed by this section if the Office de- agency of such other officer or employee in disclosure policy form or agreement that is termines that such exceptions are necessary any way, irrespective of whether such com- to be executed by a person connected with

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Such form or agreement and activities, as approved by the Director of operator of an Internet site and is nec- shall, at a minimum, require that the person the Office of Management and Budget, in essarily incident to providing the Internet will not disclose any classified information consultation with the appropriate inter- site services or to protecting the rights or received in the course of such activity unless agency groups designated by the Director property of the provider of the Internet site. specifically authorized to do so by the (including the President’s Management (c) DEFINITIONS.—For the purposes of this United States Government. Such nondisclo- Council for overall management improve- section: sure forms shall also make it clear that they ment initiatives, the Chief Financial Officers (1) The term ‘‘regulatory’’ means agency do not bar disclosures to Congress, or to an Council for financial management initia- actions to implement, interpret or enforce authorized official of an executive agency or tives, the Chief Information Officers Council authorities provided in law. for information technology initiatives, the the Department of Justice, that are essential (2) The term ‘‘supervisory’’ means exami- Chief Human Capital Officers Council for to reporting a substantial violation of law. nations of the agency’s supervised institu- human capital initiatives, the Chief Acquisi- SEC. 717. No part of any funds appropriated tions, including assessing safety and sound- tion Officers Council for procurement initia- in this or any other Act shall be used by an ness, overall financial condition, manage- tives, and the Performance Improvement agency of the executive branch, other than ment practices and policies and compliance Council for performance improvement initia- for normal and recognized executive-legisla- with applicable standards as provided in law. tives): Provided further, That the total funds tive relationships, for publicity or propa- SEC. 728. (a) None of the funds appropriated ganda purposes, and for the preparation, dis- transferred or reimbursed shall not exceed $17,000,000: Provided further, That such trans- by this Act may be used to enter into or tribution or use of any kit, pamphlet, book- fers or reimbursements may only be made renew a contract which includes a provision let, publication, radio, television, or film after 15 days following notification of the providing prescription drug coverage, except presentation designed to support or defeat Committees on Appropriations by the Direc- where the contract also includes a provision legislation pending before the Congress, ex- tor of the Office of Management and Budget. for contraceptive coverage. cept in presentation to the Congress itself. SEC. 724. Notwithstanding any other provi- (b) Nothing in this section shall apply to a SEC. 718. None of the funds appropriated by sion of law, a woman may breastfeed her contract with— this or any other Act may be used by an child at any location in a Federal building or (1) any of the following religious plans: agency to provide a Federal employee’s on Federal property, if the woman and her (A) Personal Care’s HMO; and home address to any labor organization ex- child are otherwise authorized to be present (B) OSF HealthPlans, Inc.; and cept when the employee has authorized such at the location. (2) any existing or future plan, if the car- disclosure or when such disclosure has been SEC. 725. Notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 1346, or rier for the plan objects to such coverage on ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. section 708 of this Act, funds made available the basis of religious beliefs. SEC. 719. None of the funds made available for the current fiscal year by this or any (c) In implementing this section, any plan in this Act or any other Act may be used to other Act shall be available for the inter- that enters into or renews a contract under provide any non-public information such as agency funding of specific projects, work- this section may not subject any individual mailing or telephone lists to any person or shops, studies, and similar efforts to carry to discrimination on the basis that the indi- any organization outside of the Federal Gov- out the purposes of the National Science and vidual refuses to prescribe or otherwise pro- ernment without the approval of the Com- Technology Council (authorized by Execu- vide for contraceptives because such activi- mittees on Appropriations of the House of tive Order No. 12881), which benefit multiple ties would be contrary to the individual’s re- Representatives and the Senate. Federal departments, agencies, or entities: ligious beliefs or moral convictions. SEC. 720. No part of any appropriation con- Provided, That the Office of Management and (d) Nothing in this section shall be con- tained in this or any other Act shall be used Budget shall provide a report describing the strued to require coverage of abortion or directly or indirectly, including by private budget of and resources connected with the abortion-related services. contractor, for publicity or propaganda pur- National Science and Technology Council to SEC. 729. The Congress of the United States poses within the United States not here- the Committees on Appropriations, the recognizes the United States Anti-Doping tofore authorized by the Congress. House Committee on Science and Tech- Agency (USADA) as the official anti-doping SEC. 721. (a) In this section, the term nology, and the Senate Committee on Com- agency for Olympic, Pan American, and ‘‘agency’’— merce, Science, and Transportation 90 days Paralympic sport in the United States. (1) means an Executive agency, as defined after enactment of this Act. SEC. 730. Notwithstanding any other provi- under 5 U.S.C. 105; SEC. 726. Any request for proposals, solici- sion of law, funds appropriated for official (2) includes a military department, as de- tation, grant application, form, notification, travel by Federal departments and agencies fined under section 102 of such title, the press release, or other publications involving may be used by such departments and agen- Postal Service, and the Postal Regulatory the distribution of Federal funds shall indi- cies, if consistent with Office of Management Commission; and cate the agency providing the funds, the and Budget Circular A–126 regarding official (3) shall not include the Government Ac- Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance travel for Government personnel, to partici- countability Office. Number, as applicable, and the amount pro- pate in the fractional aircraft ownership vided: , That this provision shall (b) Unless authorized in accordance with Provided pilot program. law or regulations to use such time for other apply to direct payments, formula funds, and SEC. 731. Notwithstanding any other provi- grants received by a State receiving Federal purposes, an employee of an agency shall use sion of law, none of the funds appropriated or funds. official time in an honest effort to perform made available under this Act or any other SEC. 727. (a) PROHIBITION OF FEDERAL AGEN- official duties. An employee not under a appropriations Act may be used to imple- CY MONITORING OF INDIVIDUALS’ INTERNET leave system, including a Presidential ap- ment or enforce restrictions or limitations pointee exempted under 5 U.S.C. 6301(2), has USE.—None of the funds made available in this or any other Act may be used by any on the Coast Guard Congressional Fellowship an obligation to expend an honest effort and Program, or to implement the proposed regu- a reasonable proportion of such employee’s Federal agency— (1) to collect, review, or create any aggre- lations of the Office of Personnel Manage- time in the performance of official duties. ment to add sections 300.311 through 300.316 EC. 722. Notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 1346 gation of data, derived from any means, that S to part 300 of title 5 of the Code of Federal and section 708 of this Act, funds made avail- includes any personally identifiable informa- Regulations, published in the Federal Reg- able for the current fiscal year by this or any tion relating to an individual’s access to or ister, volume 68, number 174, on September 9, other Act to any department or agency, use of any Federal Government Internet site; 2003 (relating to the detail of executive which is a member of the Federal Account- or branch employees to the legislative branch). ing Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), (2) to enter into any agreement with a SEC. 732. Notwithstanding any other provi- shall be available to finance an appropriate third party (including another government sion of law, no executive branch agency shall share of FASAB administrative costs. agency) to collect, review, or obtain any ag- gregation of data, derived from any means, purchase, construct, and/or lease any addi- (TRANSFER OF FUNDS) that includes any personally identifiable in- tional facilities, except within or contiguous SEC. 723. Notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 1346 formation relating to an individual’s access to existing locations, to be used for the pur- and section 708 of this Act, the head of each to or use of any non-Federal government pose of conducting Federal law enforcement Executive department and agency is hereby Internet site. training without the advance approval of the authorized to transfer to or reimburse ‘‘Gen- (b) EXCEPTIONS.—The limitations estab- Committees on Appropriations, except that eral Services Administration, Government- lished in subsection (a) shall not apply to— the Federal Law Enforcement Training Cen- wide Policy’’ with the approval of the Direc- (1) any record of aggregate data that does ter is authorized to obtain the temporary use tor of the Office of Management and Budget, not identify particular persons; of additional facilities by lease, contract, or funds made available for the current fiscal (2) any voluntary submission to the Fed- other agreement for training which cannot year by this or any other Act, including re- eral government of personally identifiable be accommodated in existing Center facili- bates from charge card and other contracts: information; ties.

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SEC. 733. (a) For fiscal year 2010, no funds lines and procedures for disciplinary actions plement, administer, enforce, or apply the shall be available for transfers or reimburse- to be taken against agency personnel for im- rule entitled ‘‘Competitive Area’’ published ments to the E-Government initiatives spon- proper, fraudulent, or abusive use of govern- by the Office of Personnel Management in sored by the Office of Management and Budg- ment charge cards, which shall include ap- the Federal Register on April 15, 2008 (73 Fed. et prior to 15 days following submission of a propriate disciplinary actions for use of Reg. 20180 et seq.). report to the Committees on Appropriations charge cards for purposes, and at establish- SEC. 741. Notwithstanding section 748 of di- by the Director of the Office of Management ments, that are inconsistent with the official vision D of the Omnibus Appropriations Act, and Budget and receipt of approval to trans- business of the Department or agency or 2009, the President may modify or replace fer funds by the Committees on Appropria- with applicable standards of conduct. Executive Order 13423 if the President deter- tions of the House of Representatives and SEC. 738. (a) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of mines that a revised or new Executive Order the Senate. this section the following definitions apply: will achieve equal or better environmental (b) The report in (a) and other required jus- (1) GREAT LAKES.—The terms ‘‘Great or energy efficiency results in terms of emis- tification materials shall include at a min- Lakes’’ and ‘‘Great Lakes State’’ have the sion of greenhouse gases, use of renewable imum— same meanings as such terms have in section energy, reduction in water use, sustainable (1) a description of each initiative includ- 506 of the Water Resources Development Act environmental practices, toxic and haz- ing but not limited to its objectives, bene- of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–22). ardous chemicals, construction and renova- fits, development status, risks, cost effec- (2) GREAT LAKES RESTORATION ACTIVITIES.— tion practices, vehicle consumption of petro- tiveness (including estimated net costs or The term ‘‘Great Lakes restoration activi- leum products, and use of electronic equip- savings to the government), and the esti- ties’’ means any Federal or State activity ment and its disposition and notifies the ap- mated date of full operational capability; primarily or entirely within the Great Lakes propriate committees of Congress at least 15 (2) the total development cost of each ini- watershed that seeks to improve the overall days in advance of the change. SEC. 742. Not later than 120 days after en- tiative by fiscal year including costs to date, health of the Great Lakes ecosystem. actment of this Act, each executive depart- the estimated costs to complete its develop- (b) REPORT.—Not later than 45 days after ment and agency shall submit to the Direc- ment to full operational capability, and esti- submission of the budget of the President to tor of the Office of Management and Budget mated annual operations and maintenance Congress, the Director of the Office of Man- a report stating the total size of its work- costs; and agement and Budget, in coordination with force, differentiated by number of civilian, the Governor of each Great Lakes State and (3) the sources and distribution of funding military, and contract workers as of Decem- the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force, by fiscal year and by agency and bureau for ber 31, 2009. Not later than 180 days after en- shall submit to the appropriate authorizing each initiative including agency contribu- actment of this Act, the Director of the Of- and appropriating committees of the Senate tions to date and estimated future contribu- fice of Management and Budget shall submit tions by agency. and the House of Representatives a financial to the Committee a comprehensive state- (c) No funds shall be available for obliga- report, certified by the Secretary of each ment delineating the workforce data by indi- tion or expenditure for new E-Government agency that has budget authority for Great vidual department and agency, as well as ag- initiatives without the explicit approval of Lakes restoration activities, containing— gregate totals of civilian, military, and con- the Committees on Appropriations of the (1) an interagency budget crosscut report tract workers. House of Representatives and the Senate. that— SEC. 743. (a)(1) Not later than the end of SEC. 734. None of the funds appropriated or (A) displays the budget proposed, including the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 and each otherwise made available by this or any any planned interagency or intra-agency subsequent fiscal year, and for each depart- other Act may be used to begin or announce transfer, for each of the Federal agencies ment or agency not later than its inventory a study or public-private competition re- that carries out Great Lakes restoration ac- required under the Federal Activities Inven- garding the conversion to contractor per- tivities in the upcoming fiscal year, sepa- tory Reform Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–270), formance of any function performed by Fed- rately reporting the amount of funding to be the head of each Federal department or eral employees pursuant to Office of Manage- provided under existing laws pertaining to agency (other than the Department of De- ment and Budget Circular A–76 or any other the Great Lakes ecosystem; and fense) shall submit to Congress an annual in- administrative regulation, directive, or pol- (B) identifies all expenditures since fiscal ventory of the activities performed during icy. year 2004 by the Federal Government and the preceding fiscal year pursuant to con- SEC. 735. Unless otherwise authorized by State governments for Great Lakes restora- tracts for services for or on behalf of such de- existing law, none of the funds provided in tion activities; partment or agency, as the case may be. The this Act or any other Act may be used by an (2) a detailed accounting of all funds re- entry for an activity on an inventory under executive branch agency to produce any pre- ceived and obligated by all Federal agencies this section shall include, for the fiscal year packaged news story intended for broadcast and, to the extent available, State agencies covered by such entry, the following: or distribution in the United States, unless using Federal funds, for Great Lakes restora- (A) The functions performed by the con- the story includes a clear notification within tion activities during the current and pre- tractor. the text or audio of the prepackaged news vious fiscal years; (B) The contracting organization, the com- story that the prepackaged news story was (3) a budget for the proposed projects (in- ponent of the department or agency admin- prepared or funded by that executive branch cluding a description of the project, author- istering the contract, and the organization agency. ization level, and project status) to be car- whose requirements are being met through SEC. 736. None of the funds made available ried out in the upcoming fiscal year with the contractor performance of the function. in this Act may be used in contravention of Federal portion of funds for activities; and (C) The dollar size and funding source for section 552a of title 5, United States Code (4) a listing of all projects to be under- the contract under which the function is per- (popularly known as the Privacy Act) and taken in the upcoming fiscal year with the formed by appropriation and operating agen- regulations implementing that section. Federal portion of funds for activities. cy. SEC. 737. Each executive department and SEC. 739. (a) IN GENERAL.—None of the (D) The fiscal year for which the activity agency shall evaluate the creditworthiness funds appropriated or otherwise made avail- first appeared on an inventory under this of an individual before issuing the individual able by this or any other Act may be used for section. a government travel charge card. Such eval- any Federal Government contract with any (E) The number of full-time contractor em- uations for individually-billed travel charge foreign incorporated entity which is treated ployees (or its equivalent) paid for the per- cards shall include an assessment of the indi- as an inverted domestic corporation under formance of the activity. vidual’s consumer report from a consumer section 835(b) of the Homeland Security Act (F) A determination whether the contract reporting agency as those terms are defined of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 395(b)) or any subsidiary of pursuant to which the activity is performed in section 603 of the Fair Credit Reporting such an entity. is a personal services contract. Act (Public Law 91–508): Provided, That the (b) WAIVERS.— (G) Whether the contract has been per- department or agency may not issue a gov- (1) IN GENERAL.—Any Secretary shall waive formed pursuant to a contract awarded on a ernment travel charge card to an individual subsection (a) with respect to any Federal noncompetitive basis, either originally or that either lacks a credit history or is found Government contract under the authority of upon a subsequent renewal. to have an unsatisfactory credit history as a such Secretary if the Secretary determines (H) Whether the contract has been per- result of this evaluation: Provided further, that the waiver is required in the interest of formed poorly, as determined by a con- That this restriction shall not preclude national security. tracting officer, during the 5-year period pre- issuance of a restricted-use charge, debit, or (2) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Any Secretary ceding the date of such determination, be- stored value card made in accordance with issuing a waiver under paragraph (1) shall re- cause of excessive costs or inferior quality. agency procedures to: (1) an individual with port such issuance to Congress. (2) The inventory required under this sub- an unsatisfactory credit history where such (c) EXCEPTION.—This section shall not section shall be submitted in unclassified card is used to pay travel expenses and the apply to any Federal Government contract form, but may include a classified annex. agency determines there is no suitable alter- entered into before the date of the enact- (b) Not later than 30 days after the date on native payment mechanism available before ment of this Act, or to any task order issued which an inventory with respect to a depart- issuing the card; or (2) an individual who pursuant to such contract. ment or agency is required to be submitted lacks a credit history. Each executive de- SEC. 740. None of the funds made available to Congress under subsection (a), the head of partment and agency shall establish guide- by this or any other Act may be used to im- such department or agency shall—

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(2) publish in the Federal Register a notice a financial or ownership interest (or right to (b) The District of Columbia government is that the inventory is available to the public. acquire such an interest) shall, to the extent authorized to approve and execute re- (c) Not later than 90 days after the date on that a valid dealer agreement existing imme- programming and transfer requests of local which an inventory is submitted under sub- diately before the date of the commence- funds under this title through November 1, section (a), the head of the department or ment of a case under title 11 of the United 2010. agency, or component thereof, responsible States Code by such automobile manufac- SEC. 806. Consistent with the provisions of for activities in the inventory shall— turer is not assumed by or assigned to an- section 1301(a) of title 31, United States (1) review the contracts and activities in other automobile manufacturer, require any Code, appropriations under this Act shall be the inventory for which such head is respon- new entity created in such case to enter into applied only to the objects for which the ap- sible; a new dealer agreement with the dealer propriations were made except as otherwise (2) ensure that— whose agreement was not so assumed or as- provided by law. (A) each contract on the list that is a per- signed, and on the same terms as existed im- SEC. 807. None of the Federal funds pro- sonal services contract has been entered mediately before such date. vided in this Act may be used by the District into, and is being performed, in accordance SEC. 746. Except as expressly provided oth- of Columbia to provide for salaries, expenses, with applicable statutory and regulatory re- erwise, any reference to ‘‘this Act’’ con- or other costs associated with the offices of United States Senator or United States Rep- quirements; tained in any title other than title IV or VIII resentative under section 4(d) of the District (B) the activities on the list do not include shall not apply to such title IV or VIII. of Columbia Statehood Constitutional Con- any inherently governmental functions; and TITLE VIII vention Initiatives of 1979 (D.C. Law 3–171; (C) to the maximum extent practicable, GENERAL PROVISIONS—DISTRICT OF D.C. Official Code, sec. 1–123). the activities on the list do not include any COLUMBIA SEC. 808. Except as otherwise provided in functions closely associated with inherently (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) this section, none of the funds made avail- governmental functions; SEC. 801. Whenever in this Act, an amount able by this Act or by any other Act may be (3) identify activities that should be con- is specified within an appropriation for par- used to provide any officer or employee of sidered for conversion— ticular purposes or objects of expenditure, the District of Columbia with an official ve- (A) to performance by employees of the de- such amount, unless otherwise specified, hicle unless the officer or employee uses the partment or agency; or shall be considered as the maximum amount vehicle only in the performance of the offi- (B) to an acquisition approach that would that may be expended for said purpose or ob- cer’s or employee’s official duties. For pur- be more advantageous to the department or ject rather than an amount set apart exclu- poses of this section, the term ‘‘official du- agency; and sively therefor. ties’’ does not include travel between the of- (4) develop a plan to provide for appro- SEC. 802. Appropriations in this Act shall ficer’s or employee’s residence and work- priate consideration of the conversion of ac- be available for expenses of travel and for place, except in the case of— tivities identified under paragraph (3) within the payment of dues of organizations con- (1) an officer or employee of the Metropoli- a reasonable period of time. cerned with the work of the District of Co- tan Police Department who resides in the (d) Nothing in this section shall be con- lumbia government, when authorized by the District of Columbia or a District of Colum- strued to authorize the performance of per- Mayor, or, in the case of the Council of the bia government employee as may otherwise sonal services by a contractor except where District of Columbia, funds may be expended be designated by the Chief of the Depart- expressly authorized by a provision of law with the authorization of the Chairman of ment; other than this section. the Council. (2) at the discretion of the Fire Chief, an (e)(1) The term ‘‘function closely associ- SEC. 803. There are appropriated from the officer or employee of the District of Colum- ated with inherently governmental func- applicable funds of the District of Columbia bia Fire and Emergency Medical Services tions’’ means the functions described in sec- such sums as may be necessary for making Department who resides in the District of tion 7.503(d) of the Federal Acquisition Regu- refunds and for the payment of legal settle- lation. Columbia and is on call 24 hours a day or is ments or judgments that have been entered otherwise designated by the Fire Chief; (2) The term ‘‘inherently governmental against the District of Columbia govern- functions’’ has the meaning given such term (3) at the discretion of the Director of the ment. Department of Corrections, an officer or em- in subpart 7.5 of part 7 of the Federal Acqui- SEC. 804. (a) None of the Federal funds pro- ployee of the District of Columbia Depart- sition Regulation. vided in this Act shall be used for publicity ment of Corrections who resides in the Dis- (3) The term ‘‘personal services contract’’ or propaganda purposes or implementation trict of Columbia and is on call 24 hours a means a contract under which, as a result of of any policy including boycott designed to day or is otherwise designated by the Direc- its terms or conditions or the manner of its support or defeat legislation pending before tor; administration during performance, con- Congress or any State legislature. tractor personnel are subject to the rel- (b) The District of Columbia may use local (4) the Mayor of the District of Columbia; atively continuous supervision and control funds provided in this title to carry out lob- and of one or more Government officers or em- bying activities on any matter. (5) the Chairman of the Council of the Dis- ployees, except that the giving of an order SEC. 805. (a) None of the Federal funds pro- trict of Columbia. for a specific article or service, with the vided under this Act to the agencies funded SEC. 809. (a) None of the Federal funds con- right to reject the finished product or result, by this Act, both Federal and District gov- tained in this Act may be used by the Dis- is not the type of supervision or control that ernment agencies, that remain available for trict of Columbia Attorney General or any makes a contract a personal services con- obligation or expenditure in fiscal year 2010, other officer or entity of the District govern- tract. or provided from any accounts in the Treas- ment to provide assistance for any petition EC. 744. Congress requests the President, S ury of the United States derived by the col- drive or civil action which seeks to require and directs the Attorney General, to trans- lection of fees available to the agencies fund- Congress to provide for voting representa- mit to each House of Congress, not later ed by this Act, shall be available for obliga- tion in Congress for the District of Colum- than 14 days after the date of the adoption of tion or expenditures for an agency through a bia. this Act, copies of any portions of all docu- reprogramming of funds which— (b) Nothing in this section bars the Dis- ments, records, and communications in their (1) creates new programs; trict of Columbia Attorney General from re- possession referring or relating to the notifi- viewing or commenting on briefs in private (2) eliminates a program, project, or re- cation of rights under Miranda v. Arizona, lawsuits, or from consulting with officials of sponsibility center; 384 U.S. 436 (1966), by the Department of Jus- the District government regarding such law- (3) establishes or changes allocations spe- tice, including all component agencies, to suits. cifically denied, limited or increased under captured foreign persons who are suspected SEC. 810. Nothing in this Act may be con- of terrorism and detainees in the custody of this Act; strued to prevent the Council or Mayor of the Armed Forces of the United States. (4) increases funds or personnel by any the District of Columbia from addressing the SEC. 745. (a) None of the funds made avail- means for any program, project, or responsi- issue of the provision of contraceptive cov- able in this or any other Act may be used to bility center for which funds have been de- erage by health insurance plans, but it is the obtain a financial or ownership interest (or nied or restricted; intent of Congress that any legislation en- right to acquire such an interest) in an auto- (5) reestablishes any program or project acted on such issue should include a ‘‘con- mobile manufacturer that deprives an auto- previously deferred through reprogramming; science clause’’ which provides exceptions mobile dealer of its economic rights under a (6) augments any existing program, for religious beliefs and moral convictions. dealer agreement and does not assume (or as- project, or responsibility center through a SEC. 811. None of the Federal funds con- sign to a successor in interest) each dealer reprogramming of funds in excess of tained in this Act may be used to enact or agreement which is valid and in existence $3,000,000 or 10 percent, whichever is less; or carry out any law, rule, or regulation to le- (and has not been lawfully terminated under (7) increases by 20 percent or more per- galize or otherwise reduce penalties associ- applicable State law) before the date of the sonnel assigned to a specific program, ated with the possession, use, or distribution commencement of a case under title 11 of the project or responsibility center, of any schedule I substance under the Con- United States Code by such automobile man- unless the Committees on Appropriations of trolled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.) ufacturer. the House of Representatives and the Senate or any tetrahydrocannabinols derivative.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:01 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.023 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE July 16, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8233 SEC. 812. None of the Federal funds appro- AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. SERRANO I reserve the balance of my time. priated under this Act shall be expended for The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, I any abortion except where the life of the sider amendment No. 1 printed in claim time in opposition to the man- mother would be endangered if the fetus House Report 111–208. ager’s amendment. were carried to term or where the pregnancy Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I rise is the result of an act of rape or incest. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from SEC. 813. (a) No later than 30 calendar days to offer amendment No. 1 printed in Missouri is recognized for 5 minutes. after the date of the enactment of this Act, the report of the Committee on Rules. Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, while the Chief Financial Officer of the District of The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate I don’t oppose the content of this Columbia shall submit to the appropriate the amendment. amendment, I do oppose the process in committees of Congress, the Mayor, and the The text of the amendment is as fol- which it was offered. Council of the District of Columbia, a re- lows: Mr. Chairman, this is a controversial vised appropriated funds operating budget in Amendment No. 1 offered by Mr. SERRANO: bill to many Americans. Increasing the format of the budget that the District of Page 57, line 24, insert ‘‘(increased by spending by $1.6 billion, or 7 percent, Columbia government submitted pursuant to $4,875,000)’’ after the dollar amount. section 442 of the District of Columbia Home Page 64, line 5, insert ‘‘(reduced by should be allowed to be debated under Rule Act (D.C. Official Code, sec. 1–204.42), $5,125,000’’ after the first dollar amount. this bill. In addition, the changes in for all agencies of the District of Columbia Page 68, line 11, insert ‘‘(reduced by long-standing policy on abortion and government for fiscal year 2010 that is in the $2,875,000)’’ after the dollar amount. on medical marijuana should also have total amount of the approved appropriation Page 68, line 13, insert ‘‘(reduced by an opportunity to be debated. I think and that realigns all budgeted data for per- $2,250,000)’’ after the dollar amount. that the responsible regular func- sonal services and other-than-personal-serv- Page 79, line 21, insert ‘‘(increased by ices, respectively, with anticipated actual $250,000)’’ after the dollar amount. tioning of this institution is so impor- expenditures. At the end of the bill (before the short tant, especially on spending measures (b) This section shall apply only to an title), insert the following: that demand the full attention of Con- agency for which the Chief Financial Officer TITLE IX gress, because they’ve got the full at- of the District of Columbia certifies that a ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS tention of the American people. reallocation is required to address unantici- SEC. 901. None of the funds made available As my colleagues know, a manager’s pated changes in program requirements. in this Act may be used for first-class travel amendment traditionally is meant not SEC. 814. No later than 30 calendar days by the employees of Federal departments after the date of the enactment of this Act, to be controversial. It’s meant to be of- and agencies in contravention of sections fered and supported by both sides of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of 301-10.122 through 301-10.124 of title 41, Code Columbia shall submit to the appropriate of Federal Regulations. the aisle to improve the bill in ways on committees of Congress, the Mayor, and the which we can all agree. The manager’s The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- Council for the District of Columbia, a re- amendment is meant to have a quick lution 644, the gentleman from New vised appropriated funds operating budget debate, typically followed by debate on York (Mr. SERRANO) and a Member op- for the District of Columbia Public Schools more difficult issues. Taking three pro- that aligns schools budgets to actual enroll- posed each will control 5 minutes. ment. The revised appropriated funds budget The Chair recognizes the gentleman posed amendments by our Democratic shall be in the format of the budget that the from New York. colleagues and rolling them into a District of Columbia government submitted Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, this manager’s amendment while prohib- pursuant to section 442 of the District of Co- amendment does several things. First, iting debate on the majority of amend- lumbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code, it increases FY 2010 funding for the ments submitted by the Republicans is Sec. 1–204.42). not in the tradition of this House or SEC. 815. Amounts appropriated in this Act Consumer Product Safety Commission as operating funds may be transferred to the by $4.9 million to its authorized level of the tradition of what a manager’s District of Columbia’s enterprise and capital $118,200,000. I thank my colleagues amendment should be. funds and such amounts, once transferred, DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and ROSA I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. shall retain appropriation authority con- DELAURO for cosponsoring my amend- I yield back the balance of my time. sistent with the provisions of this Act. ment to increase funding for the CPSC. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I yield SEC. 816. None of the funds contained in back the balance of my time. this Act may be used to distribute any nee- Recently enacted consumer protection legislation has increased the workload The CHAIR. The question is on the dle or syringe for the hypodermic injection amendment offered by the gentleman of any illegal drug in any area of the District of the CPSC considerably. The Con- of Columbia which is within 1,000 feet of a sumer Product Safety Improvement from New York (Mr. SERRANO). public or private day care center, elemen- Act was signed into law last August. The amendment was agreed to. tary school, vocational school, secondary This law sets strict limits on the AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. PAULSEN school, college, junior college, or university, amount of lead and chemicals that can The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- or any public swimming pool, park, play- be used in making children’s products. sider amendment No. 2 printed in ground, video arcade, or youth center, or an The CPSC has faced many challenges House Report 111–208. event sponsored by any such entity. Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Chair, I have an SEC. 817. Except as expressly provided oth- in implementing the new law, and this erwise, any reference to ‘‘this Act’’ con- additional funding will enable them to amendment at the desk. tained in this title or in title IV shall be fully address workload needs. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate treated as referring only to the provisions of This amendment incorporates an the amendment. this title or of title IV. amendment first offered by my col- The text of the amendment is as fol- The CHAIR. No amendment to the league Mr. HASTINGS to provide an ad- lows: bill shall be in order except those ditional $250,000 for the National Credit Amendment No. 2 offered by Mr. PAULSEN: printed in House Report 111–208. Each Union Administration’s Community Page 6, line 25, after the dollar amount in- amendment may be offered only in the Development Revolving Loan Fund. sert ‘‘(increased by $15,000,000)’’. Page 63, line 6, after the dollar amount in- order printed in the report, may be of- This is a worthy program that provides sert ‘‘(reduced by $15,000,000)’’. fered only by a Member designated in loans and grants to credit unions that Page 64, line 5, after the first dollar the report, shall be considered read, serve low-income communities with amount insert ‘‘(reduced by $15,000,000)’’. shall be debatable for 10 minutes equal- the goal of improving the quality of fi- Page 68, line 11, after the dollar amount in- ly divided and controlled by the pro- nancial services provided to those com- sert ‘‘(reduced by $15,000,000)’’. ponent and an opponent, and shall not munities. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- be subject to a demand for division of This amendment also incorporates an lution 644, the gentleman from Min- the question. amendment first offered by my col- nesota (Mr. PAULSEN) and a Member After consideration of the bill for league Mr. CUELLAR to prohibit the use opposed each will control 5 minutes. amendment, the chair and ranking mi- of funds for first-class travel for em- The Chair recognizes the gentleman nority member of the Committee on ployees of agencies funded by the bill. from Minnesota. Appropriations or their designees each I think it makes sense to prohibit first- Mr. PAULSEN. I yield myself as may offer one pro forma amendment to class travel for Federal employees. much time as I may consume. the bill for the purpose of debate, I will close by saying that this is a Mr. Chair, I rise today to offer an which shall be controlled by the pro- good amendment, and I urge my col- amendment that would provide an ad- ponent. leagues to join me in supporting it. ditional $15 million for the Financial

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The reported bill such. the years and now include some regu- provides the administration’s re- Peter Orszag, the Director of the Of- latory responsibilities as well as pro- quested funding increase of $11.3 mil- fice of Management and Budget, in re- viding important information on new lion, or 12.3 percent, including $10 mil- sponding to a question from CNN on incidents and patterns of fraud to the lion to begin upgrades of the Bank Se- when would Americans feel some ben- SEC, Department of Justice, the FBI crecy Act database used by law en- efit from the job losses, stated that it and other intelligence organizations. forcement and intelligence agencies. will take weeks to months. Now the Now part of the Department of Treas- We recognize the intent of the gen- President and his administration are ury’s Office of Terrorism and Financial tleman. We think it’s a good amend- backtracking on the stimulus package. Intelligence, FinCEN is also the lead ment, and we accept it. In his most recent weekly address, the office in fighting the financial war on Mr. LATOURETTE. Will the gen- terror, combating financial crime and tleman yield? President said, ‘‘The Recovery Act was enforcing economic sanctions against Mr. SERRANO. I yield to the gen- not designed to work in 4 months. It rogue nations. The recent economic tleman from Ohio. was designed to work over 2 years.’’ crisis has demonstrated how important Mr. LATOURETTE. I thank the Well, Mr. Chairman, that is news to FinCEN’s efforts are to our national fi- chairman for yielding. the American people who have taken nancial security because it was I just wanted to indicate that, as I notice and they have lost faith in the FinCEN that was providing some of the am also in support of the gentleman’s President’s economic policies. Most earliest information regarding the fi- amendment, financial crimes are really folks think he simply doesn’t have a nancial crisis. FinCEN was one of the something that needs to be looked at. plan that works. first to highlight the ever-growing The gentleman’s amendment takes And one of the biggest cheerleaders problem of mortgage fraud, and it con- care of it. And I just want to commend of the President’s economic policies, tinues to track this problem today. the gentleman from Minnesota, who is the executive offices most responsible Earlier this month, for instance, a new Member of the House, for bring- for the ineffective and destructive poli- FinCEN helped the FBI release a new ing this important issue to our atten- cies that we are seeing today, is the report, estimating a 36 percent increase tion. Council of Economic Advisers and its in mortgage fraud between fiscal years Mr. SERRANO. I yield back the bal- chairman, Christine Romer. She touted ’07 and ’08. We must make greater ef- ance of my time. in a report which served as the basis forts at reversing this trend. Mr. PAULSEN. I yield back the bal- for selling the nonstimulus plan to the The information provided to govern- ance of my time. American people that under such a ment organizations by FinCEN is es- The CHAIR. The question is on the plan the unemployment rate would sential to catch criminals and defeat amendment offered by the gentleman max out at 8 percent if the plan were terrorists. The ability to follow the from Minnesota (Mr. PAULSEN). adopted. In fact, she said, without it, money trail really and truly provides The amendment was agreed to. the unemployment rate would top out our intelligence and law enforcement AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. PRICE OF at 9 percent. community with information that GEORGIA Well, Mr. Chairman, as you know, as leads to a broader understanding of ter- The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- well I do, to put it mildly, the adminis- rorist organizations and drug dealers. sider amendment No. 3 printed in tration and Ms. Romer were just plain My amendment will provide FinCEN House Report 111–208. wrong. The unemployment rate today with additional resources and is an in- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Chair, I stands at 9.5 percent, and more than 14 vestment in the financial and economic have an amendment made in order million individuals are unemployed security of the country. FinCEN is cur- under the rule. under their watch. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate rently going through a process of mod- Now the Council of Economic Advis- the amendment. ernizing and upgrading their tech- ers is championing a sweeping new nologies so they are better equipped to The text of the amendment is as fol- lows: health care reform and selling it as monitor, detect and battle crimes in part of the economic recovery. A re- the 21st century. We need these efforts Amendment No. 3 offered by Mr. PRICE of Georgia: cent report by the Council of Economic to support continued success. Investing Advisers entitled, ‘‘The Economic Case in FinCEN’s IT modernization will pro- Page 24, strike lines 1 through 5. for Health Care Reform,’’ actually vide a greater capability of identifying The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- claims that slowing the annual growth those who have misrepresented the lution 644, the gentleman from Georgia rate of health care costs by 1.5 percent- health and size of their investments to (Mr. PRICE) and a Member opposed each age points would increase real domes- their clients. It will provide the nec- will control 5 minutes. tic product. Yet using the Chair’s own essary tools for analyzing financial in- The Chair recognizes the gentleman modeling, House Republicans have de- formation and detecting criminal from Georgia. termined that 4.7 million jobs would be wrongdoing. And finally, this measure Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, lost as a result of the taxes on busi- will provide needed support in coordi- this is a very simple amendment. It nesses which cannot afford to provide nation with Federal, State and local strikes $4.2 million from the bill, de- law enforcement. Especially in this creases the funding in the bill to strike health insurance coverage. time of economic crisis, our govern- the funding for the President’s Council So it has become abundantly clear, ment agencies need the best informa- of Economic Advisers. Mr. Chairman, that everything with tion possible to confront these impor- On January 20, 2009, when Barack this administration is about more gov- tant issues of financial and economic Obama was inaugurated as President of ernment, more taxes, more spending security, and FinCEN can be that help- the United States, the national unem- and less jobs. If the stimulus and the er. ployment rate stood at 7.6 percent, and health care package aren’t proof I reserve the balance of my time. the outstanding public debt of the Na- enough, take a look at the auto bail- Mr. SERRANO. I ask unanimous con- tion stood at $10.627 trillion. Con- out, the national energy tax, the up- sent to claim the time in opposition, fronted with this dire situation, the coming plan to destroy the private stu- although I am not opposed to the President urged Congress to pass an dent lending system, and on and on and amendment. economic stimulus package. His solu- on. The CHAIR. Without objection, the tion—an end product containing $787 So the question must be asked, What gentleman from New York is recog- billion in new deficits for special inter- responsible economist would actually nized for 5 minutes. est giveaways. advocate for this administration’s job-

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They congressional Democrats promised that lution 644, the gentlewoman from Mis- don’t have a plan to get America back their $1 trillion stimulus bill would souri (Mrs. EMERSON) and a Member op- to work. create jobs immediately and that the posed each will control 5 minutes. I would urge that we adopt this unemployment rate wouldn’t rise The Chair recognizes the gentle- amendment, which is a commonsense above 8 percent. woman from Missouri. amendment that moves us in the direc- Instead, 1.96 million jobs have been Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, my tion of not only saving money but com- lost since this administration started, amendment would strike $50 million ing up with a responsible, common- and we are $2 trillion more in debt from the $100 million under the Elec- sense plan. since this administration started. In tion Assistance Commission for Help I reserve the balance of my time. June alone, almost half a million jobs America Vote grants for States. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I rise were lost, driving the unemployment The President’s budget requested a to oppose the amendment. rate to 9.5 percent, the highest level in total of $52 million for election reform The CHAIR. The gentleman from 26 years. programs, $50 million for grants to New York is recognized for 5 minutes. So it is clear that the Democrats’ $1 States, and $2 million for research and Mr. SERRANO. First of all, I think it trillion stimulus plan just isn’t work- other initiatives. My amendment is important to realize that a lot of ing. And every American has the right would simply return the State grant Members, especially—well, all Mem- to ask, where are the jobs? Where are funding level in this account to the bers from the other side will get up and the jobs, Mr. Chairman? This is about same amount that the President’s make it sound as if the last few months jobs. This majority clearly doesn’t budget requested. have been the months that caused the have the appropriate program. This ad- Sixty-two percent of the States have economic crisis that we are in. The fact ministration clearly doesn’t have the not even applied for their fiscal year of life is that this President is trying appropriate program. Democrats are 2008—2008—Help America Vote funds. to clean up the mess that was created clearly on the side of more government Of the $115 million provided for State during the last 8 years, because the and more taxes. Republicans, however, grants in fiscal year 2008, only about 20 prior President left this economy in Mr. Chairman, are on the side of the percent of the funds have been obli- pretty much good shape. It fell apart American people. gated to the States; $25 million has during these last 8 years. And we are I urge adoption of this amendment. been given to 18 States. Of the $100 mil- trying to recover. I yield back the balance of my time. lion provided for State grants in fiscal Mr. SERRANO. It is very easy for On this particular matter, the Coun- year 2009, not even 4 percent has left folks on the other side to say, let’s not cil of Economic Advisers, or the CEA, the Treasury. Only two States have re- talk about the past administration. I was created in 1946 when the country ceived fiscal year 2009 funds. So we agree. That is not my intention. In faced a major economic crisis, just as have almost $186 million still sitting in fact, our President has said on many we are doing today. At the end of the the Treasury for these grants. occasions the past is the past. But if we Second World War, many feared that Now, I think you all know me and keep coming up and making it sound the economy would sink back into de- you know me well enough to know that like something happened January 20 pression with the phase-out of war if there is a need, I’m fully supportive until today that brought us to our spending. The Congress wanted to en- of matching the funding level to that knees economically, then it is my role, sure that sound economic advice would need. However, I see little need to pro- and everybody else’s role on this side, be provided at the highest levels of the vide another $100 million in unused just to clarify and to discuss a little administration. funds to then get to a total of $286 mil- In the wake of a stock market bubble history. And the history is the fact lion in untapped funds. followed by a housing bubble that we that this economy is in bad shape not I respect my chairman, and I respect have recently had, people have reason for anything that has happened this the need for election reform and cer- to worry about where the growth and year, but what happened in the past. tainty in the election process. There is On this amendment, this is the wrong jobs of the future will come from. We no question that we are obligated to time to get rid of this. This is the need the CEA to help the administra- provide for free and fair elections. It is wrong time to move against it. We tion make better policy for the future. a hallmark of our democracy, and we need it more than ever. I hope that Today, CEA has been involved in de- must always work to safeguard our people will defeat this amendment. veloping and evaluating the Recovery elections. However, this is one account I yield back the balance of my time. that has a demonstrated lack of fund- Act, health care options, energy and The CHAIR. The question is on the ing needs for the coming fiscal year. greenhouse gas policies, tax changes, amendment offered by the gentleman Even the President recognized the op- job and training programs and other from Georgia (Mr. PRICE). major economic challenges of our time. The question was taken; and the portunity to save the taxpayer $50 mil- As the administration develops poli- Chair announced that the noes ap- lion. cies in all these critical areas, the CEA peared to have it. I urge all to do the same and vote brings solid, scientific evidence on the Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, ‘‘yes’’ on my amendment. economic effects of alternative policies I demand a recorded vote. I reserve the balance of my time. into the discussion. This is probably The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I rise one of those times where we really rule XVIII, further proceedings on the in opposition to the amendment. need this kind of a Federal agency. And amendment offered by the gentleman The CHAIR. The gentleman from this is not the time to do away with it. from Georgia will be postponed. New York is recognized for 5 minutes. I reserve the balance of my time. AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MRS. EMERSON Mr. SERRANO. I would like to yield Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- 2 minutes to the gentleman from New how much time remains on each side? sider amendment No. 4 printed in Jersey (Mr. HOLT). The CHAIR. The gentleman has 11⁄4 House Report 111–208. Mr. HOLT. I thank the gentleman. minutes remaining. Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, I Nothing is more important in a democ- The gentleman from New York has 2 have an amendment at the desk. racy than the integrity of the demo- minutes remaining. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate cratic process. Everything we do in Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, the amendment. this body is based on the assumption I appreciate the comments of my The text of the amendment is as fol- that the voters put us here as the re- friend, but if we could hear the Amer- lows: sult of a fair, accessible, and accurate

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And we have not reached in their funding has contributed signifi- what we are trying to do here today is cantly to cost increases for state and local that standard yet. governments. to cut away, if you will, from that In fact, the major national election Full funding is necessary to fulfill the maintenance program, which is more official organizations and more than 25 promise of HAVA and provide resources to than a maintenance program. What civil rights, disability rights and other state and local governments to meet the new happened here in 2000 and in other public interest groups have asserted and changing expectations for voting equip- places after 2000 was that the American that local jurisdictions still need all ment and procedures. Should you have any people, regardless of the outcome of the funding originally authorized by questions, please contact the organizations the election, were left with the under- HAVA simply to carry out HAVA’s listed below. standing that something was wrong Sincerely, original requirements. and that the greatest democracy on ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING STATE AND I have heard the gentlelady speak. Earth was having a difficult time LOCAL ELECTION OFFICIALS But this letter addressed to every counting people’s votes properly. And Member of Congress from such organi- International Association of Clerks, Re- corders, Election Officials and Treasurers so HAVA was created. zations as the National Association of (IACREOT). HAVA is still in operation. HAVA is Counties, the National Association of National Association of Counties (NACo). having moneys go out to communities. Secretaries of State, the American As- National Association of Election Officials This is not the time to cut HAVA sociation of People with Disabilities, (The Election Center). funds. On the contrary, this is the time NAACP Legal Defense and Educational National Association of State Election Di- to reinforce the core of our democracy Fund, Paralyzed Veterans of America, rectors (NASED). by allocating the necessary funds. Give and others says that it is ‘‘impera- National Association of Secretaries of the States the opportunity to deal with State (NASS). tive,’’ in their words, that State and National Conference of State Legislators the issue. Let the States deal with the local governments receive all the fund- (NCSL). issues back home that they have to as ing that is coming to them, that should CIVIL AND DISABILITY RIGHTS AND VOTER they meet the Federal requirements. be coming to them from HAVA. It ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS So I would oppose this amendment, should not be cut. Leadership Conference on Civil Rights. and I would remind us that we don’t They need this funding for poll-work- American Association of People with Dis- pay that much attention to elections er training, for voter education and for abilities (AAPD). and how we run them because we have putting in place voter systems that are American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). had this for so long in this society and accessible and reliable, and as we dis- American Federation of Labor-Congress of this country that we take it for grant- cussed earlier, auditable. Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO). ed. But 2000 should tell us that we American Federation of State, County and They say in this letter that full fund- should never take it for granted again ing is necessary to fulfill the promise Municipal Employees. Asian American Justice Center. and that we should pay strict attention of HAVA, and I include this letter for Association of Community Organizations to it. the RECORD. for Reform Now (ACORN). I reserve the balance of my time. I urge my colleagues to support the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, I modest HAVA funding in this bill and of Law. said earlier that I have great respect to defeat this amendment. Common Cause. for my chairman, and I certainly have Demos. MARCH 17, 2009. great respect for the gentleman from Fair Elections Legal Network. MAKE ELECTION REFORM A REALITY—SUPPORT FairVote. New Jersey who has worked tirelessly FULL FUNDING FOR HAVA International Union, United Automobile, on HAVA and worked to ensure that we DEAR MEMBER OF CONGRESS: We, the under- Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Work- have fair elections across this country. signed organizations, are deeply appreciative ers of America, UAW. 1500 of the funding appropriated for the Help Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights b America Vote Act (HAVA) in FY08 and FY09 Under Law. And I do not believe that we should, and urge you to support full funding and ap- League of Women Voters of the United to take a quote, shortchange any piece propriate the remaining $470 million of au- States. of the electoral process. But I bring to thorized funding in FY10. Of this amount, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational my colleagues’ attention, once again, $442 million is for the federally-mandated Fund, Inc. processes and equipment that state and local National Association for the Advancement the fact that we have $186 million that governments were required to have in place of Colored People (NAACP). is sitting in the Treasury the States for federal elections beginning in 2006 and $28 National Association of Latino Elected and have not tapped into. Sixty-two per- million is for assisting state and local gov- Appointed Officials Educational Fund cent of the funds from 2008 haven’t ernments in making all polling places acces- (NALEO). been used. We’ve only used 4 percent sible and the protection and advocacy pay- National Council of La Raza. for 2009. And I think that nobody better ments. It is imperative that state and local National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Ac- than our President understands the governments receive all of the funding they tion Fund. need for us to find savings. And when were promised to fully implement statewide Paralyzed Veterans of America. voter registration databases, to keep up with People For the American Way. we’re sitting on $186 million, and with the spiraling costs of purchasing and main- Project Vote. the additional $52 million that we will taining voting equipment and to ensure SAVE. have in this account, we’re still well proper poll worker training and voter edu- Union for Reform Judaism. over $200 million. And I dare say that cation in this environment of continually U.S. Public Interest Research Group. at the rate that the States are using changing voting processes and procedures. Mrs. EMERSON. I continue to re- this money, we will never spend it. The lack of full federal funding for HAVA serve my time. And certainly, in difficult economic has led man state and local governments to times, I truly believe that deferring to scale back on their inital plans for imple- Mr. SERRANO. How much time do mentation. Most devastatingly, initial Con- we have on this side? the President’s budget request makes gressional delay in providing proper funding The CHAIR. The gentleman from good economic sense. for the Election Assistance Commission New York has 3 minutes remaining. I yield back the balance of my time, (EAC) and the National Institute of Stand- Mr. SERRANO. I would like to yield and urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on my amend- ards and Technology (NIST) ultimately pre- myself whatever time I may consume. ment. vented the timely development of the voting You know, when we buy a car, the Mr. SERRANO. I would urge a ‘‘no’’ system guidelines and the implementation of first thing they tell us is to make sure vote on this amendment. And I yield a federal voting system certification pro- we service that car regularly, change the balance of my time to Mr. HOLT gram. This led to cost increases for state and local governments that in some cases were the parts that are necessary, oil it and from New Jersey. unable to utilize existing equipment and oth- keep it in good shape. Mr. HOLT. Again, I hear the com- ers that had to replace voting equipment We have a democracy, and as the gen- ments of the ranking member. It’s im- more than once in an effort to comply with tleman from New Jersey says, and as portant to point out, in this letter,

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It is about of my time. state and local governments to scale to bankrupt this Nation, and it is cost- Mr. SERRANO. I rise in opposition to back on their initial plans for imple- ing us jobs, jobs, jobs. And I do that be- the amendment. mentation’’ of HAVA. We must, again, cause my grandsons already, at the age The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman in their words, meet the promise of of 14 months and 1 month, they already from New York is recognized for 5 min- HAVA. This is not an imagined ex- owe $70,000 to Uncle Sam. The debt utes. pense. This is a real expense to pre- that we run up here will be paid in Mr. SERRANO. It’s interesting that serve democracy, and we have it on their denied opportunities of tomor- when we speak about debt we never good authority, from the people who row. I just can’t run up that debt with bring up the debt that the last admin- are doing the work, that this money is a clear conscience, and I really don’t istration rang up through the Iraq war. needed. think that, if my colleagues stopped to That’s got to be at least half a trillion Mr. SERRANO. I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote, think about it, that they would want dollars, if not more. And I’m still wait- and I yield back the balance of my to be running up that type of debt ei- ing to find the weapons of mass de- time. ther. struction. The CHAIR. The question is on the That is especially true when we con- Secondly, if I may brag for a second, amendment offered by the gentle- sider the funding for the programs that I’ve got the gentlewoman beat. I have woman from Missouri (Mrs. EMERSON). are before us today, because that fund- four grandchildren. And I don’t want to The question was taken; and the ing has risen over 52 percent in the saddle them with any debt in the fu- Chair announced that the noes ap- past 3 years. These same programs ture. But I think that this bill speaks peared to have it. have already received $7 billion this to another issue that deals with them, Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, I de- year in stimulus funding. And yet, we and that is their present, so that they mand a recorded vote. propose another 6.4 percent increase, don’t continue to be ripped off by The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of another $1.5 billion increase more than crooks on Wall Street. rule XVIII, further proceedings on the last year. That will include a new $5 And yet the gentlewoman’s cut, for amendment offered by the gentle- million for a program called Youth instance, would cut $51 million from woman from Missouri will be post- Services. When I saw that, I thought, the Securities and Exchange Commis- poned. my goodness. I wonder how our youth sion, which would slash 120 staff mem- AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MRS. will end up servicing the massive debt bers who have been placed here now to BLACKBURN that we are leaving them to handle. go after the crooks on Wall Street and The Acting CHAIR (Mr. HOLDEN). It My 5 percent across-the-board cut all the other folks that created a prob- is now in order to consider amendment will save the taxpayers $1.2 billion. My lem for my four grandchildren now. No. 5 printed in House Report 111–208. friends on the other side of the aisle And so, yes, it is important to talk Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, I will, no doubt, rise in opposition to about the future. But it’s also impor- have an amendment at the desk. this bill, and they’re going to tell their tant to talk about the present. And The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will constituents how hard they’ve worked what I keep hearing from folks is that, designate the amendment. in committee, how responsible the bill in a desire to save money now, we The text of the amendment is as fol- is. And as one of my constituents said, should do nothing to go after those lows: it must be mighty hard work to spend people who created, who created much Amendment No. 5 offered by Mrs. a billion dollars an hour, 24 hours a of the problems that we are facing now. BLACKBURN: day, 7 days a week, which is exactly Let me give you another example. At the end of the bill (before the short what is happening in Congress. The IRS—new enforcement initiatives title) insert the following: I just don’t buy the lines about hard would go unfunded, resulting in over TITLE IX—FIVE PERCENT REDUCTION work anymore, and neither does the $600 million in lost tax revenues. SEC. 901. Each amount appropriated or oth- American taxpayer. How hard can we In other words, your 5 percent cut, erwise made available by this Act that is not be working? How many hard choices the gentlewoman’s 5 percent cut, would required to be appropriated or otherwise can possibly be being made by Mem- take away funding that goes after my made available by a provision of law is here- bers of this Chamber when every year grandchildren? No. After their parents? by reduced by 5 percent. we spend more and more and more. No. They would go after the million- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to My colleagues may say that they aires and the zillionaires who are park- House Resolution 644, the gentlewoman aren’t increasing funding by all that ing money overseas and who are not from Tennessee (Mrs. BLACKBURN) and much, if you don’t count the stimulus paying their fair share of taxes. So you a Member opposed each will control 5 money, and you don’t count the special would cut, she would cut, the gentle- minutes. appropriations. But we have already woman would cut people to go after The Chair recognizes the gentle- spent that money on programs. And I this. woman from Tennessee. do count that money, and I count it be- If this amendment passes, the Small Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, cause the ones who are going to have Business Administration would not be again, today I rise in defense of the to pay that back are our children and able to meet the borrowing needs of American taxpayer. our grandchildren. small businesses. SBA lending, in its Mr. Chairman, we were greeted this Mr. Chairman, the gentleman across popular 7(a) loan program, which both week with the unfortunate news that the aisle from me may offer a series of sides support, would be reduced by $875 we have already spent $1 trillion more programs that his party claims are just million. Many small businesses, and we than we have taken in in this fiscal too vital to be cut. And I would chal- hear so often on that side about how year. The projections for next year are lenge him to take that list to his con- much they love small business people, no better. Many think they’re even stituents, to lots of grandmoms like many small businesses have turned to worse. And yet, here we find ourselves me, and just ask them if they agree. the SBA or loans as the credit markets on the floor again, one more day, one I would concede that yes, indeed we have tightened up, making less credit more ‘‘approps’’ bill, one more debate do have critical programs that need to available to small businesses in this about spend, spend, spend. be funded. I would simply suggest that, economic downturn. What this amend- Everybody in this Chamber knows in this economy, when people are los- ment proposes, is exactly the wrong that I am the grandmother of two pre- ing their jobs, when businesses are thing to do. cious little boys. Their future is so spe- struggling, with a $1 trillion deficit al- The Federal courts would be im- cial and precious to me. And because of ready on the books for this year, that pacted with a 5 percent reduction

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And title) insert the following: appropriations process is less than de- so, it makes a lot of sense to say, in TITLE IX sirable, but that’s all that’s afforded some cases, it scores a lot of points to ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS the minority right now, and that say I want to cut the budget by 5 per- SEC. 901. None of the funds made available should be unacceptable to the Amer- cent. But I think when you look at in this Act may be used for the salary of the ican people. what we’re talking about, you’re hurt- Assistant to the President on Energy and I urge my colleagues to wake up and ing the very people we should protect. Climate Change, the Deputy Assistant to the reclaim our constitutional footing as So let me once again say, I appre- President on Energy and Climate Change, or the check on the executive branch and ciate the fact that the gentlewoman any position in the Council on Environ- vote ‘‘yes’’ on my amendment. has two grandchildren that she wants mental Quality. I reserve the balance of my time. to protect in the future. I have four The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I rise that I want to protect in the future, House Resolution 644, the gentleman in opposition to the amendment. but I want to make sure that we pro- from Georgia (Mr. BROUN) and a Mem- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman tect them now by making sure they ber opposed each will control 5 min- from New York is recognized for 5 min- don’t get ripped off again, or their par- utes. utes. ents, as we did the last couple of years. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. SERRANO. I would like to yield I reserve the balance of my time. from Georgia. 2 minutes to one of our colleagues and Mrs. BLACKBURN. What we are say- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- subcommittee chairman, the gen- ing is save a nickel out of a dollar. A man, I rise today in support of my tleman from Washington (Mr. DICKS). nickel out of a dollar, out of the amendment, which eliminates funding Mr. DICKS. The gentleman’s amend- amount of increase that is being given. for the climate czar, their deputy, and ment represents a misguided view on All of these programs sound great, staff salaries for the Council on Envi- the subject of climate change and glob- but may I remind my colleagues, this ronmental Quality. al warming. As the United States fi- administration has piled up more debt, For too long the executive branch nally faces up to its responsibility to more debt than every previous admin- has skirted Senate confirmation pro- adapt to climate change, the gen- istration from George Washington to ceedings and congressional oversight tleman wants to hobble our efforts for George Bush. You must have liked the by appointing officials to oversee vast some illogical reason. deficit spending so much that you’re parts of the Federal Government. Ad- I, for one, am very comforted by the doing more and more and more and ministrations from both parties have fact that Carol Browner is serving more of it. been guilty of this practice. It’s time President Obama on energy and cli- There are some of us that have come for it to stop. mate change issues and our response to to this floor repeatedly. Budgets and Mr. Chairman, we do not need and them. We need all of the expertise that appropriations should be about prior- should not have czars. The last time I we can muster as we figure out how to ities. checked, only pre-Communist Russia adapt and mitigate climate change. My I encourage a ‘‘yes’’ vote on my had czars, and we are most certainly friend Carol Browner brings her re- amendment. not Russia. But the word czar aptly de- spected experience as the former head Mr. SERRANO. We always talk about scribes the kind of power that these po- of EPA to this job. The President, as the debt. The debt was as a result of sitions hold in our Federal Govern- well as the entire country, could not be the last administration. In fact, all of ment. And the current administration better served in this important battle. these bailout programs started while has no fewer than 30 czars. Also, the gentleman appears to want we had another President in office. Unfortunately, the Rules Committee, to defund the Council on Environ- The fact of life is that we have to as has been their practice, did not mental Quality. The CEQ, under Nancy protect the present. We have to make allow an amendment to eliminate all of Sutley, is probably one of the best re- sure the past doesn’t come back. And these positions. positories of environmental expertise, this 5 percent cut would hurt the very and the United States is well served by agencies in this bill that are supposed 1515 b them. NEPA was created in 1969 and to assure us of a better present and a The CEQ was mandated by Congress Richard Nixon signed it into law. better future. 40 years ago. While their chairman is As the chairman of the Interior and I oppose the amendment and urge its Senate confirmed and their members Environmental Appropriations Com- defeat. are various agency heads, the veil of I yield back the balance of my time. mittee, I’m proud of the fact that we The Acting CHAIR. The question is secrecy by which this council operates have dramatically increased funding on the amendment offered by the gen- is totally unacceptable, and it should for climate change science and wildlife tlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. be unacceptable to every Member of adaptation over the last few years. But this House. It’s no small secret that BLACKBURN). as my good friend MIKE SIMPSON, who The question was taken; and the Act- the council’s actions are overtly polit- is the ranking member on the Interior ing Chair announced that the noes ap- ical and lacking a proper legislative Subcommittee, repeatedly has said, we peared to have it. check, and it didn’t just happen over- must make sure that the increased Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, I de- night. The previous administration’s spending to combat climate change is mand a recorded vote. CEQ had its fair share of problems as spent properly. And I think that Carol The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to well. Browner can also provide that kind of clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- I have no problem with this adminis- oversight at the White House. Why ceedings on the amendment offered by tration, or any administration for that anyone would want to refuse her work the gentlewoman from Tennessee will matter, seeking advice from outside is beyond me. be postponed. experts on the important issues of the I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on this very, very AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF day. In fact, that’s how it should be. mischievous amendment. GEORGIA But the recent actions by the council Mr. BROUN of Georgia. How much The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order with regards to the Army Corps of En- time do I have left? to consider amendment No. 6 printed in gineers as well as their so-called over- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman House Report 111–208. sight on the projects from the Demo- from Georgia has 2 minutes, and the Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- crats’ nonstimulus bill, to name just gentleman from New York has 3 min- man, I have an amendment at the desk. two, have forced me to resort to utes remaining.

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It should be unac- President for Energy and Climate ment to reflect some of the amend- ceptable to you guys, too, Mr. Chair- Change and a deputy assistant. ments throughout this process that man, as well as every Member of this As the chairman of the Committee on were not made in order by the Rules House. It should be unacceptable that Natural Resources, which has jurisdic- Committee. What I want to know is, is we have czars appointed in what’s sup- tion over the National Environmental it in order, if the other side agrees with posed to be a free society, in a demo- Policy Act, and hence, CEQ, I can as- the unanimous consent request, and is cratic Republic, representative govern- sure my colleagues that eliminating it possible for them to do so and allow ment. Congress has the authority and this entity, which is the goal with the these other amendments to be offered? responsibility to oversee the adminis- pending amendment, would have severe Mr. SERRANO. I object, Mr. Chair- tration, and we’re not doing our job, repercussions on our Nation’s environ- man. frankly, and it’s about time for us to ment and our economy. CEQ, at least The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman do our job. under President Obama, has served to has not stated a parliamentary in- Mr. DICKS. Will the gentleman yield coordinate policy among various Fed- quiry. on that point? eral agencies and provide regulatory The gentleman will state his inquiry. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. If I can have stability, coordination and stability. Mr. FLAKE. The inquiry is, under your time. I witnessed this firsthand recently unanimous consent, can the majority Mr. DICKS. I will just say this. We with respect to coal surface mining in party agree to modify my amendment? had at least 50 oversight hearings on my home State in Appalachia. The The Acting CHAIR. That is a hypo- this deal. Mr. SIMPSON and I—— EPA was off in one course, the U.S. thetical question. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I reclaim the Army Corps of Engineers were off on If the gentleman wishes to make a balance of my time. another course, and the coal industry unanimous consent to modify his The thing is, this administration has caught in between was the subject of amendment, that request is in order at given all of these czars tremendous conflict and requirements with nobody the time the amendment is pending. amounts of power outside the purview able to provide it with a roadmap on Does the gentleman wish to offer of what they should have under the how to obtain permits in order to mine amendment No. 7? Constitution of the United States, and coal in this country. Mr. FLAKE. Yes, I do. this particular czar doesn’t look at sci- It was CEQ which stepped in, got the The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will entific facts that there are thousands regulatory entities together, resulting designate the amendment. of scientists that say that there is in an interagency action plan on Appa- The text of the amendment is as fol- minimal, if any, human effect on glob- lachian surface coal mining. Now, the lows: al temperatures. efficacy of that action plan remains to Amendment No. 7 offered by Mr. FLAKE: We have an administration who has be seen, I grant you, but at least a plan At the end of the bill (before the short loaded up this council with people who is in place and the rules of engagement title), insert the following: are carrying out a political process, are set forth. TITLE IX and it’s been politicized, and it should Now, if this amendment is part of a ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS be totally unacceptable. It is to me. It continued protest against the adminis- SEC. 901. None of the funds provided in sec- should be to all us of us. tration’s position on climate change, tion 511 for ‘‘Small Business Administra- I reserve the balance of my time. let me be clear on that point. I voted tion—Salaries and Expenses’’ shall be avail- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman’s against the House cap-and-trade bill. I able for a small business incubator project of the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, time has expired. did not support it, but I do support, as Mr. SERRANO. I yield myself 1 Georgia, and the amount otherwise provided the subcommittee has said, the right of minute. in such section is hereby reduced by $100,000. this President or any President to es- It’s amazing that we hear about over- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to tablish positions in his or her own sight now. Yes, we do have oversight. House Resolution 644, the gentleman White House. And if President Obama It’s funny how the other side never from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) and a Mem- finds that he wants a White House as- claimed oversight when the White ber opposed each will control 5 min- sistant on energy and climate change, House was having meetings deter- utes. that’s his prerogative. That’s his right. mining what our energy policy should The Chair recognizes the gentleman It was the right of President Bush be- be between the White House and lobby- from Arizona. fore him and many other Presidents in ists and no Members of Congress were Mr. FLAKE. I ask unanimous consent the past. present, or when the White House and that my amendment be modified to the So I urge my colleagues to indeed op- the administration knew that there form I have at the desk. pose this ill-conceived, vindictive was torture and other actions going on The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- amendment. and nothing was being said. tion, the Clerk will report the modi- The problem here is this may rise to The Acting CHAIR. The question is fication. a new legislative low because on these on the amendment offered by the gen- Mr. SERRANO. I object. committees we respect the White tleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN). The Acting CHAIR. Objection is House. When President Bush was in and The question was taken; and the Act- heard. this committee was in function, we let ing Chair announced that the noes ap- The Chair recognizes the gentleman basically the White House have the peared to have it. from Arizona. staff members it said it needed, and Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- Mr. FLAKE. I thank the Chair. now what we’re trying to do here legis- man, I demand a recorded vote. What I wanted to establish is that by latively is to fire people at the White The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to unanimous consent the majority party House. That’s the wrong thing to do, clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- could agree for me to modify my and we should oppose it. ceedings on the amendment offered by amendment. Now, I was allowed for 11 I yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from Georgia will be amendments under this rule to strike Chairman RAHALL. He takes care of all postponed. earmarks from the bill. Unfortunately, Puerto Rico issues, so I’m very nice to AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE numerous Members, dozens of Mem- him. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order bers, were denied the ability to offer Mr. RAHALL. I thank the gentlemen to consider amendment No. 7 printed in any amendments on this bill. It seems for that recognition. House Report 111–208. the majority party only wants to deal

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Mr. Chairman, I rise ning that effort. now that says, ‘‘House Democrats muz- in opposition to the gentleman’s I urge my colleagues to oppose this zle GOP on sensitive issues.’’ That’s a amendment. striking amendment. pretty accurate headline. That’s ex- The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman actly what’s happening here. from Missouri is recognized for 5 min- from Arizona has 11⁄2 minutes remain- Now, we were told that it was a time utes. ing. constraint issue, that we simply Mrs. EMERSON. Funding rec- Mr. FLAKE. I thank the Chair and I couldn’t finish all of the appropriations ommendations included in this bill thank the gentleman for his kind bills under a certain amount of time so were made in full compliance with the words. I think I’m the most com- we had to restrict the number of applicable rules and procedures of the mended Member in this body who never House. On a bipartisan basis, we have amendments. That’s what the world wins an amendment. Nevertheless, I scrutinized thousands of Member re- was told here, the country was told. We think when you look at what’s being quests and recommended funding for find out that’s not the case at all. We funded here, these are activities that those projects we believe are most mer- have a time limit under this bill. I have go on all over the country, whether itorious. In addition, the Small Busi- 11 amendments. I’m willing to modify they’re sponsored by universities, ness Administration was given an op- my amendments to reflect some of whether they’re sponsored by business portunity to vet this project and pro- those that were denied, amendments groups, chambers of commerce, other vided the committee with no negative that were germane. associations. And to single one out and feedback regarding the project or the The first one that I have at the desk say that the University of West Geor- grantee. I urge my colleagues to oppose is one that would protect broadcaster gia is deserving of a Federal earmark this amendment. freedom. This is an amendment that I yield such time as he may consume for their project, for their business in- was offered last year in the appropria- to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. cubator simply doesn’t make sense. We have a deficit this year that will tion bill. It was germane, and it re- GINGREY). ceived 309 votes from this Chamber, but Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. I thank approach $2 trillion by the time we fin- the majority leadership doesn’t want the ranking member for yielding to ish the fiscal year. We are borrowing to vote on that, and so they’ve denied me. money from the taxpayers all over this the authors of that amendment the I want to say right off that I support country, or actually borrowing it from ability to come to the floor and offer the gentleman’s request for unanimous foreign countries, and we’re asking the it. And so I’m willing to substitute consent but I certainly rise to oppose taxpayers and future generations of that for one of mine under unanimous this striking amendment No. 7 by my taxpayers to pay for it because we consent, but the gentleman objected friend and colleague from Arizona. I don’t have the money to fund these twice, so we won’t be able to do that. want to thank Chairman SERRANO and programs. So I just want to say it on the Ranking Member EMERSON for sup- This bill increases spending in the Fi- record—and I will say it again and porting this request, this project. nancial Services appropriations bill, I again—this process is not right. We I commend the gentleman from Ari- think, $1.6 billion or so increase over know this isn’t the way it should be zona. I think that his heart is true and last year. Yet we’re funding projects as done. House Democrats are muzzling consistent in regard to wanting to re- if we have no problem at all, as if the GOP on sensitive issues, just like duce government spending and waste, money grows on trees here. And it the headlines now read. It’s not an and I think he is to be commended for doesn’t. At some point I think we have issue of time. We’re under time con- that. And I think the gentleman from to step back and say, We can’t con- straints already. We’re willing to sim- Arizona knows that I too feel the same tinue to do business this way. At some ply substitute time for time, but the way. In fact, I have introduced legisla- point we have to say, We’re going to majority party simply will not allow tion to bring some fairness and equity strike an earmark, or we’re going to it. to Member initiatives, to cut them in save some money somewhere. I would Now to the merits of this amend- half indeed. I know the gentleman is suggest that now is the time. If we’re ment. aware of that. not going to do it now, I don’t know I’m seeking to strike funding, $100,000 He doesn’t know a lot about this when we’re going to do it. for funding a small business incubator project, and I’m sure that a lot of With that, I yield back the balance of at the University of West Georgia. This Members when their project for their my time. would reduce the overall cost of the district, for their constituents is chal- The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman bill by a commensurate amount. This lenged, they may dread coming down from Missouri has 2 minutes remain- is money that’s going to a business in- here to the floor. But I don’t dread it ing. cubator. You will see that theme at all. I’m thrilled to have an oppor- Mrs. EMERSON. I yield the balance throughout a lot of these amendments, tunity to come down and explain to the of my time to the gentleman from whether they’re at a university or gentleman about this project. Georgia (Mr. GINGREY). under some other umbrella. We’re tak- Very simply, this $100,000 would go to Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Chair- ing money from the Treasury here, the University of West Georgia’s Small man, again, a lot of what the gen- money that we have to borrow, and Business Development Center and their tleman says, I can agree with, but I funding business incubators. partnership with the Carroll County continue to believe that some portion Economic Development Foundation’s of Federal dollars that my constituents b 1530 Burson Center to simply fund the ex- send to Washington is returned back to Now a business incubator, that’s a bit pansion of their small business support them and to our district, the 11th of of a nebulous term and I haven’t quite center, or incubator. This center, Georgia. Yes, preferably through tax figured out what it is. It means dif- which already exists, provides re- relief. But when necessary, through di- ferent things in different places. But sources ranging from business coun- rect support of responsible and well- apparently here it’s simply to offer seling, to temporary office space, to vetted local initiatives. counseling, resource information ex- technical support and access to an on- Let me explain to the gentleman and change, and distance-learning opportu- line database of Angel Investors Net- provide just a little more context for nities for entrepreneurs and small busi- works looking to support a potentially this request and the needs that this ness ventures. That kind of thing is successful small business. center is seeking to meet. Here are the done all the time in every State, every- Specifically, this expansion will tar- six counties that the center services as where. But not everybody gets a Fed- get the more than 12,000 veterans from well as the unemployment rate in each

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This par- million dollars in earmark funds in the ty, 10.4 percent; Paulding, 9.8 percent; ticular amendment would keep in place omnibus bill that we passed just a few Haralson, 12.2 percent unemployment; the restrictions that have been in place short months ago. and Polk, 10.5 percent unemployment. for a long, long time against using tax- In fact, it appears that this institute As I said, Mr. Chairman, at the out- payer money to fund abortion services. was established and built in part with set in defending this initiative against The sponsors of this amendment, on taxpayer dollars, Federal taxpayer dol- the gentleman’s amendment to strike, both sides of the aisle, felt so strongly lars, thanks to a nearly $350,000 ear- this is a good project. And as he says, about it that many of them on the mark it received in the fiscal 2008 Well, why don’t they go through the other side of the aisle voted against the transportation spending bill. regular process. Well, I think if they rule. So when time expired just about A quick search on the Internet shows went through the regular process, this an hour or so ago to vote on the rule there are dozens and dozens and dozens project would have a 98 percent chance for this bill, it was about 10 votes short of commercial driving training schools of getting funded. But I think it’s my of passing because more than 30 Demo- all over the country. None of them responsibility if I can to make sure crats voted against the rule. Now the have received this kind of Federal lar- that we don’t take that 2 percent vote was held open for an inordinate gesse. Why do we continue to fund in- chance. I proudly stand here and defend amount of time so that leadership stitutes like this? Aren’t some of the this project. could twist some arms and change others just as deserving? Or is it just The Acting CHAIR. The question is some votes to get this rule to pass. You because we have Members in a position on the amendment offered by the gen- had Members on both sides of the aisle to do it? tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). feel that strongly about bringing an If you look at this chart, you’ll get The question was taken; and the Act- amendment to the floor, but the major- the answer there. This is the Financial ing Chair announced that the noes ap- ity party leadership decided, no, that Services bill that we’re dealing with peared to have it. we should be muzzled, not just on this now. Sixty percent of the earmarks in Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand side but Members on that side of the this bill are going to just 24 percent of a recorded vote. aisle as well. the body. That represents appropri- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Mr. Chairman, that’s just not right, ators, chairmen, ranking minority clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- but that’s what happens when you de- members, so-called powerful Members. ceedings on the amendment offered by clare martial law on appropriations Sixty percent. If you look at the dollar the gentleman from Arizona will be bills and say to the world, We can’t do value of the earmark, that goes up to postponed. it because time does not allow. And 70 percent. Seventy percent of the ear- AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE then when somebody here asks for mark dollars in this bill are going to The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order unanimous consent to simply sub- less than 24 percent of the body. to consider amendment No. 8 printed in stitute time for time, one amendment Now you’ll hear a lot of high-minded House Report 111–208. that wasn’t allowed in order for one rhetoric about we can’t let those face- Mr. FLAKE. I have an amendment at amendment that was, the majority less bureaucrats in the bureaucracy de- the desk. stands up and says, I object. cide where the money goes. Well, most So let’s get rid of the fiction once The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will of the Members in this body would do and for all that this is an issue of time. designate the amendment. better with faceless bureaucrats than What it’s an issue of, the majority The text of the amendment is as fol- with the Appropriations Committee, leadership does not want Members to lows: because time and time again, and this have the ability to offer the amend- Amendment No. 8 offered by Mr. FLAKE: is a trend that we’ve seen throughout ments they would like to. We had the At the end of the bill (before the short the appropriation bills this year, a gentleman stand up in the last hour title), insert the following: small number of Members get a big who presided a couple of years ago over TITLE IX chunk of the cash. And this is going to the Interior appropriation bill. He ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS some organizations that have gotten noted that he sat in the Chair for over SEC. 901. None of the funds provided in sec- earmarks year after year after year 3 days to listen to amendments come tion 511 for ‘‘Small Business Administra- after year. up on the Interior appropriation bill. I tion—Salaries and Expenses’’ shall be avail- I reserve the balance of my time. remember that time. I offered many of able for the Commercial Driver Training In- Mr. BERRY. Mr. Chairman, I rise in stitute project of Arkansas State University those amendments. There were many in Newport, Arkansas, and the amount oth- amendments that people on both sides opposition to the amendment. erwise provided in such section is hereby re- of the aisle offered that the leadership The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is duced by $200,000. on both sides of the aisle was uncom- recognized for 5 minutes. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to fortable with. But they allowed it to Mr. BERRY. Thank you, Mr. Chair- House Resolution 644, the gentleman occur, because that’s the way it should man. from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) and a Mem- work here. I certainly want to thank our distin- ber opposed each will control 5 min- Under this martial law rule, we have guished chairman and ranking member utes. a structured rule and the majority of this committee and the staff that’s The Chair recognizes the gentleman leadership picks which amendments done magnificent work preparing this from Arizona. can be offered and which ones cannot. bill and getting it to the floor. We all Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I ask That is simply not right, Mr. Chair- appreciate them and what they’ve unanimous consent that my amend- man. done. ment be modified to the form I have at Now in terms of this amendment, I try to never rise to speak that I the desk. this amendment would prohibit $200,000 don’t encourage anyone that will listen The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- from funding the Arkansas Commercial to me to keep in their hearts and tion, the Clerk will report the modi- Driving Training Institute, and it minds and in their prayers our men and fication. would lower the cost of the bill by a women in uniform and their families. I Mr. SERRANO. I object. commensurate amount. The recipient am delighted to be here to not only The Acting CHAIR. Objection is of this earmark is Arkansas State Uni- hopefully defend this amendment heard. versity. It’s had a truck driving insti- against attacks but I have heard my The Chair recognizes the gentleman tute for more than 20 years. I am all friend from Arizona’s complaints. from Arizona. for driver safety, particularly big 18- I would refer him first of all to arti- Mr. FLAKE. That didn’t sound like wheelers that are on the road, but I’m cle I, section 9 of the United States the Clerk, so I guess we’ve been ob- not sure why the Federal Government Constitution that says no money shall jected to again. is funding this particular driving pro- be drawn from the Treasury but in con- Again what I am trying to do here is gram. Nor do I understand why this in- sequence of appropriations made by modify my amendment to reflect one stitute is receiving another earmark, law.

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It is now in order Funding will go away for everyone ex- Congress, this House, and the Appro- to consider amendment No. 9 printed in cept those who are currently in the priations Committee. House Report 111–208. program. And I know my friend from Arizona Mr. FLAKE. I have an amendment at Over the past several years, thou- means well. He has good intentions. He the desk designated as No. 9. sands of residents of D.C. schools have does these things in a spirit of camara- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will been able to go to the schools of their derie and never gets too vicious with designate the amendment. choice. Now, because of this bill being his attacks. And I appreciate that. He The text of the amendment is as fol- passed today, unless an amendment is is indeed a good fellow. But my mother lows: accepted otherwise, those children will used to tell me that the road to the bad Amendment No. 9 offered by Mr. FLAKE: be denied that choice. place was paved with good intentions. At the end of the bill (before the short Now that is an amendment that has These people this truck driving title), insert the following: support on this side of the aisle and the course takes care of, the people that it TITLE IX other side of the aisle. It was an makes possible for them to get trained, ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS amendment that was offered at the Rules Committee that was fully ger- they’re trained for good jobs that al- SEC. 901. None of the funds provided in sec- ready exist. They’re not going to get tion 511 for ‘‘Small Business Administra- mane. It was in order to be considered. trained and then be out of work. tion—Salaries and Expenses’’ shall be avail- It was simply rejected because the ma- They’re going to be trained to operate able for the Proof of Concept Center of Idaho jority leadership did not want this vehicles over the Nation’s highways in TechConnect, Inc., in Nampa, Idaho, and the body to vote on it. I don’t know why. a safe manner. amount otherwise provided in such section is We will have to all speculate. This program helps to filter out any hereby reduced by $285,000. But the fact is that we’re taking the people that would not be suitable for The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to time that could have been offered for that type work. That’s part of what it House Resolution 644, the gentleman this amendment and allowing that one does. This is a need that has existed for from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) and a Mem- to be offered instead. So we’re not in- many, many years, and we have put ber opposed each will control 5 min- creasing the time for these appropria- lots and lots of State money, a lot of utes. tion bills. The majority party is still local money into this program and this The Chair recognizes the gentleman objecting to that unanimous consent community college, which does an out- from Arizona. request. standing job—and it has other pro- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I ask Now, with regard to this amendment, grams where it trains people for jobs unanimous consent that my amend- this amendment would prohibit $285,000 that already exist, and this is just one ment be modified in the form I have at from going to Idaho TechConnect, Inc., of its programs. the desk. for the Proof of Concept Center, and re- It would be absolutely foolish for us The CHAIR. Without objection, the duce the overall cost of the bill by a to deny this little bit of funding for a Clerk will report the modification. commensurate amount. This Idaho place that has worked so hard, has a Mr. SERRANO. I object. TechConnect accelerates Idaho’s inno- very difficult time economically, and The CHAIR. Objection is heard. vation-based economy by connecting does only take up an effort to try to The gentleman from Arizona is rec- people, resources, and ideas. improve the lives of the people that ognized for 5 minutes. Here’s another one that’s pretty want to work hard and participate in Mr. FLAKE. I’d like to engage on my much indistinguishable, I think, from these programs and be trained for a time a colloquy with the gentleman, the last one. It’s a business incubator good job. the chair of the relevant sub- of some type that a group here, Idaho And so I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on this committee, if I could. TechConnect, seems to think is worthy amendment, and I would urge my col- I’m just wondering why the majority of Federal largess or an earmark. It leagues that choose to oppose ear- doesn’t want to consider these amend- doesn’t want to compete for dollars marks—I like to call them Member-di- ments that weren’t made in order. that might be in an account that Con- rected spending—but I think the Con- Mr. SERRANO. The Rules Committee gress, through its role under article I, stitution is very clear on who’s sup- made in order a certain amount of has instructed the agency to set up. posed to do that. If they would choose amendments. The Rules Committee is No. It attempts to earmark dollars be- to be opposed to these Member-directed a body composed of Members from both yond that. spending in these bills, then they need sides. That’s the rule that we’re work- The last gentleman mentioned that to go back to the Constitution and see ing under. And I think that out of re- Congress has the power to appropriate. where it says bureaucracy or bureau- spect for the House and the rules that It certainly does. That’s what we do crat or Federal agency or the executive we work under, we should accept that here. That’s the most important part branch or anything like that. It doesn’t as the format for this debate today, of what we do here. And we tell the say that. It says the Congress has to and not to change it in any way just agencies what they can fund and what pass these laws and make this money when we feel like it. they can’t, and we provide the money available. Mr. FLAKE. I thank the gentleman. for them to do so. So, I’m delighted to be here and ap- He makes an important point. We have We will often tell them to set up a preciate the opportunity to speak traditions in this House that we ought program by which individuals and or- against this amendment. ganizations around the country can I reserve the balance of my time. to uphold—and one tradition is appro- Mr. FLAKE. I urge support of the priation bills being brought to the floor compete for Federal dollars. But in- amendment. under an open rule. And we shouldn’t stead, here what Congress is doing is Mr. BERRY. I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on be able to change that just because we saying, We don’t like what you’ve set this amendment. feel like. up so we’re going to run a parallel pro- The Acting CHAIR. The question is What I’m trying to do is return to gram, we’re going to earmark dollars on the amendment offered by the gen- the traditions of the House and allow for these programs, because if the orga- tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). Members to bring the amendments nization in my district had to compete The question was taken; and the Act- that they would like to offer; that for those dollars, they may not get ing Chair announced that the noes ap- their constituents, with their voice in them. There’s only a 98 percent chance peared to have it. Washington, would like them to be able that they would get them. I want to Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand to offer. But we’re not allowed to. As make sure they do. Or, there’s a 5 per- a recorded vote. the headline out there right now reads, cent chance they would get it. I want

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But we au- this in terms of the majority willing to GINGREY of Georgia, which would sim- thorize, we appropriate, and we have suppress virtually all the Members of ply have prohibited union activity on oversight functions. And we’re circum- the House on both sides of the aisle. government time. Apparently, it’s an venting that process when we earmark And I think that the amendment that amendment that the majority leader- in this fashion. I wanted to offer to help save this pro- ship did not want—it’s a debate that I reserve the balance of my time. gram for poor kids here in D.C. was a they didn’t want this body to have. It’s Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, I worthy amendment. And I think Mem- an amendment they didn’t want this claim time in opposition. bers on both sides of the aisle wanted body to vote on. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman to have an opportunity to debate that b 1600 from Missouri is recognized for 5 min- amendment and have a vote on it. But, utes. no, it couldn’t happen. Now, it’s a shame because it would be Mrs. EMERSON. Funding rec- So I would urge my colleagues to a 5-minute time limit, or 5 minutes per ommendations included in this bill vote against this bill. side, just the same as this amendment. were made in full compliance with the Mr. FLAKE. I thank the gentleman This isn’t an issue of time. There were applicable rules and procedures of the and the gentleman’s comments, the mi- a lot of amendments submitted to the House. In addition, the Small Business nority leader. We ought to allow sub- Rules Committee. Far fewer were made Administration was given an oppor- stitution of this amendment. There’s in order, but now we have the time es- tunity to vet this project, and it pro- no reason, other than the majority tablished and we’re simply wanting to vided the committee with no negative party simply doesn’t want to have the substitute one germane amendment for feedback regarding the project or the debate or have the vote. another germane amendment, but the grantee. With that, I urge support of this majority party is objecting once again. Unfortunately, Mr. SIMPSON, the amendment, and I yield back the bal- So I think that the headline that was sponsor of the amendment, was unable ance of my time. just out—House Democrats muzzle to come to the floor due to other im- The Acting CHAIR. The question is GOP on sensitive issues—is completely portant business. on the amendment offered by the gen- correct, and it is a shame, Mr. Chair- I yield the balance of my time to the tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). man. distinguished minority leader, Mr. The question was taken; and the Act- This amendment would prohibit BOEHNER. ing Chair announced that the noes ap- $200,000 in funding for the Northeast Mr. BOEHNER. I want to thank the peared to have it. Entrepreneur Fund, and it would re- gentlelady for yielding. I want to Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand duce the cost of the bill by a commen- thank Mr. FLAKE for his attempt to a recorded vote. surate amount. have my amendment offered. As you The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to According to the sponsor’s Web site, know, the gentleman asked unanimous clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- the Northeast Entrepreneur Fund has consent to substitute for his amend- ceedings on the amendment offered by helped start, stabilize or expand more ment an amendment that would pro- the gentleman from Arizona will be than 1,100 local businesses and helped vide for a continuing scholarship pro- postponed. train or retain more than 3,000 jobs. gram for students—poor students here AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE The certification letter indicated the in the District of Columbia. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order funding for the Greenstone Group This is an issue that many of us to consider amendment No. 10 printed would strengthen 500 entrepreneurs in fought very hard for some 5 or 6 years in House Report 111–208. the region through group-based learn- ago. Unfortunately, the administration Mr. FLAKE. I have an amendment at ing, peer support and access to various and the majority party here in the the desk. business services. House have decided to end this pro- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Again, here we have another business gram and only allow those students designate the amendment. incubator. This is something that pri- who are currently enrolled to finish. It The text of the amendment is as fol- vate-sector organizations, chambers of does nothing to address the siblings of lows: commerce, trade associations, and these students that are in these other businesses offer and do all over Amendment No. 10 offered by Mr. FLAKE: schools. At the end of the bill (before the short this country—hundreds in every State. The reason this program was set up is title), insert the following: Yet here we are singling one out and because the District of Columbia had TITLE IX are saying this one is worthy of a Fed- some of the worst schools in America. eral earmark, and we’re going to give ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS And while we spend nearly $15,000 per $200,000 to it. That’s not right, Mr. student for the students here in the SEC. 901. None of the funds provided in sec- Chairman. We can’t continue to spend tion 511 for ‘‘Small Business Administra- District of Columbia, this small pro- tion—Salaries and Expenses’’ shall be avail- money this way. gram is serving about 2,200 kids—2,200 able for the Greenstone Group project of the Every dime that we are spending over kids, to give them a chance. Northeast Entrepreneur Fund in Virginia, and above what we spent last year, and And all they wanted was the oppor- Minnesota, and the amount otherwise pro- a lot of what we spent last year is bor- tunity to debate the continuation of vided in such section is hereby reduced by rowed. When will we decide enough is this program. But the majority party $200,000. enough and that we can’t continue to says, No, no, no. We can’t have a de- The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- do business as usual and fund earmarks bate on that. Why? Because we might lution 644, the gentleman from Arizona in this fashion? win. And it wouldn’t be us winning, it (Mr. FLAKE) and a Member opposed I reserve the balance of my time. would be the poor kids in D.C. who are each will control 5 minutes. Mr. OBERSTAR. I rise in opposition currently getting these scholarships. The Chair recognizes the gentleman to the amendment. But we can’t even have the debate. We from Arizona. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman can’t even have a vote. What has this Mr. FLAKE. I ask unanimous consent from Minnesota is recognized for 5 min- place become? that my amendment be modified to the utes. I just think it’s outrageous that form I have at the desk. Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Chairman, I Members on either side of the aisle The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- want to take the opportunity to thank don’t have an opportunity to offer tion, the Clerk will report the modi- the chairman of the full committee, amendments to these appropriation fication. Mr. OBEY, the chairman of the sub- bills. This process now has gone on for Mr. SERRANO. I object. committee, Mr. SERRANO, and the

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:11 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.092 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H8244 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2009 ranking member, Mrs. EMERSON, for ac- What the Entrepreneur Fund and the we’ve got to say enough is enough. We knowledging the merits of this pro- Greenstone Group do is simply provide, can’t continue to spend money this posal and for including these funds for in participation with the private sec- way when we’re running a deficit that Greenstone Group. tor, professional business coaching. might approach $2 trillion this year. I respect the gentleman from Ari- People with real world business experi- With that, I urge support of the zona. He is consistent, persistent and ence have helped these beginning en- amendment, and I yield back the bal- sincere in his opposition to con- trepreneurs do the right thing—develop ance of my time. stituent-inspired investments that good business plans, get on their feet, Mr. OBERSTAR. When the gen- Members offer on their behalf; but were and operate successful businesses. tleman from Arizona waves his magic he to prevail, he would, in fact, be muz- These one-on-one meetings with their wand over the northeastern part of my zling job-creating opportunities in coaches help the business owners step district and restores economic stability northeastern Minnesota, an area in my back from the day-to-day job of run- and growth and job creation, then we district where unemployment rates are ning their businesses and help them to won’t need this helping hand. 12.9 percent, 15 percent and 16 percent see the possibilities for growth. They As I pointed out, there is no crowding in one community after another. develop sound business plans. This is a out of the private sector. In fact, as I The term ‘‘Greenstone Group’’ is de- good investment of Federal dollars. cited, one of the participants was rived from the mineral deposit that I urge opposition to the gentleman’s turned down nine times by small banks underlies much of northeastern Min- amendment, and I reserve the balance that don’t have the backing of big cor- nesota’s iron ore mining country. It is of my time. respondent banks. They couldn’t do it a natural resource-based economy. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman on their own. Then the Northeast En- trepreneur Fund came in and partnered We’ve been losing jobs with the down- from Arizona has 21⁄2 minutes remain- turn in steel and iron ore production. ing and the right to close. with them, and now we have got jobs In fact, the iron ore mines are com- Mr. FLAKE. I thank the Chair. created and we have got people work- pletely shut down, and some 6,000 jobs I would yield to the gentleman just ing. That is what we’re doing. There is have been lost. The bright spot is the 30 seconds for him to explain whether no crowding out. There is a partner- Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, which there is any time in the foreseeable fu- ship, a public-private partnership, that the gentleman, in fact, cited from the ture that he believes the entity will is successful in job creation and in pay- application proposal. not be reliant, or dependent, on Fed- roll creating, taking people off the un- The Entrepreneur Fund, which I have eral funds. employment rolls and putting them on supported for over 20 years, has sta- Mr. OBERSTAR. When the private- payrolls. bilized and has created 1,000 businesses, sector lending enterprises can step up The Acting CHAIR. The question is 2,500 jobs, people who are employed, on their own and can support startup on the amendment offered by the gen- who are paying Federal, State and enterprises like that, you won’t need a tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). The question was taken; and the Act- local taxes that would not otherwise be helping hand, but when the private sec- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- paid. The return to the Federal Gov- tor says, We can’t do this alone and we ernment on this investment is signifi- peared to have it. need a helping hand, then I think there Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand cant and real and tangible. The Entre- is an appropriate role for the Federal preneur Fund has provided $7 million a recorded vote. sector to be a partner with the private The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to in loans to 350 businesses. Over 9,000 in- sector. dividuals have been helped by the fund, clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Mr. FLAKE. I thank the gentleman. I ceedings on the amendment offered by by the Northeast Entrepreneur Fund. thank him for that clarification. They have established a Women’s Busi- the gentleman from Arizona will be Mr. Chairman, no Member of Con- postponed. ness Center. They’ve been an SBA gress will ever say that, in his district, AMENDMENT NO. 11 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE microlender. there is full employment and that They’re not doing it all by them- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order there is no need for outside assistance. selves. The gentleman from Arizona to consider amendment No. 11 printed This particular entity isn’t just receiv- said, well, this can and should be done in House Report 111–208. ing this earmark. It received an ear- by the private sector. Well, the John S. Mr. FLAKE. I have an amendment at mark for nearly $250,000 in the FY09 and James L. Knight Foundation, the the desk designated as No. 11. omnibus bill that we passed just a few Blandin Foundation, Minnesota Power The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will months ago. So we have last year’s bill, Company, and the Lloyd K. Johnson designate the amendment. this year’s bill and likely next year’s Foundation all are partners and par- The text of the amendment is as fol- bill. ticipants with the Northeast Entre- lows: There are organizations all over the preneur Fund and with the Greenstone Amendment No. 11 offered by Mr. FLAKE: country that would like, one, to com- At the end of the bill (before the short Group. There is a public-private part- pete for SBA funds on merit rather title), insert the following: nership that has been very successful than on earmark, and there are pri- TITLE IX and that has the support of the private vate-sector organizations that would ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS sector. How does this translate? like to provide this assistance, but SEC. 901. None of the funds provided in sec- Carol Willoughby, whom I know per- tion 511 for ‘‘Small Business Administra- sonally, has a very small company, Let they’re competing with government en- tities that are providing some of the tion—Salaries and Expenses’’ shall be avail- the Whole World Know. able for the Green Business Incubator Without the training, the technical same services, a lot of these services project of Montgomery County, Maryland, training from the Northeast Entre- that are indicated here—strengthening and the amount otherwise provided in such preneur Fund, I could not have done it. entrepreneurs, group-based learning, section is hereby reduced by $150,000. I wouldn’t be in business without them, peer support, access to various business The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to she wrote. services. These are services provided by House Resolution 644, the gentleman Luke Popham and Jeremy Rebrovich, the private sector all over the place as from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) and a Mem- two beginning entrepreneurs, were well, but these private-sector organiza- ber opposed each will control 5 min- turned down by nine banks until the tions now have to compete with gov- utes. Northeast Entrepreneur Fund found ernment organizations to survive. In The Chair recognizes the gentleman them, helped them and guided them. some cases, it is no wonder there aren’t from Arizona. Jeremy says, Without the Northeast private-sector organizations. They’re Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I ask Entrepreneur Fund, I wouldn’t be in crowded out by their government coun- unanimous consent that my amend- business today. terparts. ment be modified to the form I have at They built a fitness center with their So, rather than continuing to fund the desk. carpentry skills, and they have 900 cli- entities that have received earmarks Mr. SERRANO. I object. ents. They’re producing, and they’re year after year and that have no real The Acting CHAIR. Hearing an objec- creating jobs in an area that is losing prospect of not being reliant on Fed- tion, the gentleman from Arizona is jobs. eral Government funding in the future, recognized for 5 minutes.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:11 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.104 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE July 16, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8245 Mr. FLAKE. I’m just proud of myself The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman SID specializes in designing, developing, for getting those words out before the from Maryland is recognized for 5 min- and implementing superior quality web objection came. utes. based software solutions for commercial en- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chairman, terprises and government agencies. SID has Again, I would have substituted, this developed several web based COTS tools as time, the Broadcaster Freedom Act first of all, I want to commend my col- solutions for workflow management, docu- amendment, which would have been league from Arizona for taking the ment management and tracking systems. the same amendment we passed last time to scrutinize many of these 2004 has been a stellar year for SID. The year, which needs to be passed every projects. company has been named members of several year to prohibit the FCC from bringing I am pleased with the changes we key ‘‘who’s who’’ lists in the IT world, in- back the so-called Fairness Doctrine, have made in this body with respect to cluding Maryland Technology Fast 50 which would muzzle or gag, much like the transparency and accountability of (ranked 21st), Washington Technology Fast the earmark reform process. It’s some- 50 (ranked 13th), and the Technology Fast 500 we’re being muzzled or gagged on this for North America (ranked 483rd.) side during this debate. It would muz- thing that my colleague has fought for 4. GeneDX, Inc. zle or gag, particularly, conservative for many years, but those changes did Sherri Bale, Founder, President & Clinical talk radio. That is the purpose that has not actually take place until the new Director, 207 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, been raised in the past, and there are Congress was sworn in in January 2006. MD 20877, Tel: 301–519–2100, x102. fears and, certainly, some support I am pleased we have gotten to this Admitted: July 1999. among certain powerful Members of point, and I think the gentleman per- Graduated: September 2002. forms a very useful function here. Current Employees: 25. this body to reinstate the so-called At admission: 2. Fairness Doctrine. Montgomery County, Maryland, has GeneDx specializes in genetic testing for This would prohibit the FCC from become one of the Nation’s centers in rare hereditary disorders. Its mission is to spending any money to implement that the biotech area. It is one of the top 10 make clinical testing available to people Fairness Doctrine. Again, first we’re biotech centers in the country. One of with rare genetic conditions and their fami- being told that we don’t have time to the reasons they were able to do that is lies. consider this amendment. We know they pursued a successful strategy of 5. Opgen, Inc. Noel Doheny, CEO, 708 Quince Orchard that’s not the case. So the real reason creating incubators. Mr. Chairman, I include for the Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, Tel: 301– is the majority leadership does not 919–6635. want this amendment to be considered. RECORD a whole list of success stories Admitted: March 2008. They don’t want the debate to happen. for the Montgomery County Incubator. Graduated: July 2008. They don’t want a vote to happen. MONTGOMERY COUNTY INCUBATOR NETWORK Current Employees: 56. They don’t want to put their Members SUCCESS STORIES—JUNE 2009 At Admission: 2. on record. They simply don’t want to 1. Avalon Pharmaceuticals. Opgen holds the record for the fastest grad- uation in the Incubator Network. The com- prohibit funding for that purpose. It is Ken Carter, Ph.D., President, 20358 Seneca Meadows Parkway, Germantown, MD 20876, pany owns a proprietary molecular detection too bad, Mr. Chairman. I would hope 301–556–9900. system. The purpose of its technology is to that we could return to the traditions Admitted: January 2000. detect and identify pathogens. Opgen’s tech- of this House, have open appropriations Graduated: October 2000. nology was utilized by the U.S. FDA to de- bills and have an open debate. Current Employees: 50+. tect and trace the source of e-coli and sal- This amendment would remove At admission: 3. monella that broke out in the produce mar- $150,000 in funding for the Montgomery Avalon Pharmaceuticals, Inc is a bio com- kets. The company has received $50MM in pany that utilizes an innovative forward venture funding and has contracts with the County Green Business Incubator, and chemical genetics approach to create safer FDA and DARPA. it would reduce the cost of the bill by and more effective small molecules medi- 7. Aeras Global TB Foundation. a commensurate amount. The recipient cines–focused in the area of cancer. The com- Jerald Sadoff, MD, President & CEO, 1405 of this earmark is the Montgomery pany has received more than 60 million in Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850, County Department of Economic De- venture capital funding. In December 2004 Tel: 301–547–2900. velopment. Now, I should say I don’t the company was selected as a Top 100 Inno- Admitted: February 2004. know how many counties there are vator by Red Herring. Red Herring covers Graduated: September 2006. Current Employees: 110. around this country. States like Ari- technology innovation, venture financing, and the deals that make a difference. Its At Admittance: 5. zona have large counties. A few States award-winning journalists go deeper, pro- Aeras is the recipient of over $200MM in in the Midwest and in the South have viding a comprehensive, critical analysis of grants, namely from the Bill & Melinda literally hundreds of counties. In just what’s new and why it matters. Red Her- Gates Foundation. The organization is fo- about every county in the country ring’s editorial staff evaluated over 1,200 sub- cused on developing a new and improved vac- there is a Department of Economic De- missions from 900 public and private compa- cine for tuberculosis, as well as diagnostics velopment. Cities have them. States nies, and selected the Top Innovator compa- and therapeutics. nies. The company executed an IPO in 2005 8. Advanced Vision Therapies, Inc.—‘‘Find- have them. There are literally thou- ing Solutions to Prevent Blindness’’. sands across this country, but we’re and was sold in 2009 to Clinical Data. 2. Nextone Communications. Michael Kaleko MD, PhD, President, 9 singling out one here, the Montgomery Ravi Narayan, COO and Co-founder, 101 Or- West Watkins Mill Road, Gaithersburg, MD County Department of Economic De- chard Ridge Dr., Suite 300, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. velopment. 20878, Tel. 240–912–1300. Admitted: June 2003. We’re saying, You don’t have to com- Admitted: April 1999. Graduated: January 2007. pete with everybody else for any dol- Graduated: January 2003. Current Employees: 18. At Admittance: 4. lars that the SBA has to send out, be- Current Employees: 100+. At admission: 4. Advanced Vision Therapies, Inc. (AVT) is cause we’re going to earmark those Nextone develops carrier-grade products focused on the treatment of sight-threat- dollars, and you’re going to get them that provide scalable session management of ening eye diseases, such as age-related regardless of the merit of your pro- voice over IP (VoIP) and other real-time macular degeneration and finding a cure gram. It may be good; it may not be, services. Nextone’s portfolio of core and edge that works. AVT recognized that an im- but it doesn’t matter because a power- session management technologies enables proved delivery system is required to enable ful Member of Congress can simply say service providers and carriers to inter- the broad application of ocular therapeutics. The company has identified two novel thera- you’re going to get that money, and connect their voice networks in the most simple and cost effective way. Nextone has peutics and developed a proprietary delivery that’s what’s happening here. offices in Asia and Europe. system, which, with a single administration, Again, these are business incubators, 3. Systems Integration & Development, will provide sustained, possibly life-long which is a pretty broad topic, providing INC (SID). therapy. AVT was aquired by the Wellstadt services that a lot of private-sector or- Ajay Agrawal, President & Founder, 15200 group who was subsequently aquired by ganizations across this country already Shady Grove Road, Suite 300, Rockville, MD Roche. provide. 20850, Tel. 301–840–2120. 9. 20/20 GeneSystems, Inc. Admitted: January 1999. Jonathan Cohen, Esq., CEO, 9430 Key West I reserve the balance of my time. Graduated: July 2002. Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. I rise to claim Current Employees: 110. Admitted: September 2001. the time in opposition, Mr. Chairman. At admission: 4. Graduated: December 2006.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:11 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.107 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H8246 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2009 Current Employees: 14. Firm. They offer innovative, comprehensive petitive basis. There is going to be a At Admittance: 2. information assurance and technology secu- long line of people waiting for these re- 20/20 GeneSystems, Inc. is dedicated to the rity services. Their risk-based approach quests, and they are going to have to development and commercialization of novel aligns the most effective information assur- meet the competition requirements. protein biomarker based diagnostics useful ance solutions with the unique needs and for both early disease detection and person- business objectives of its clients. I’m pleased to join in this request with alized medicine. The company presently uti- 14. Get Real Consulting (formerly my colleague Donna Edwards. Unfortu- lizes several proprietary protein array tech- InetXperts). nately, Mr. Chairman, we’re in Ways nologies including a technique for multiplex Robin Weiner, CEO, 51 Monroe Street, and Means marking up the health bill, tumor profiling that is a platform for ‘‘com- Suite 1903, Rockville, MD 20850. so I am going to have to turn it over to panion diagnostics’’ that predict patient re- Admitted : October 2002. my colleague. sponse to targeted therapies. The company is Graduated : December 2007. The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- using its technology to develop what it be- Current Employees: 30. tion, the gentlewoman from Maryland lieves will be the first blood test for the At Admittance: 3. early detection of lung cancer that will be a Get Real Consulting is the 2009 Microsoft will control the balance of the time. routine screen for smokers and others at Health Users Group—Innovation Awards There was no objection. high risk for the world’s leading cancer kill- Winner and the 2008 Emerging Business of Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, how er. The company also has a profitable busi- the Year (Montgomery County Chamber). much time is remaining? ness unit, 20/20 BioResponse, dedicated to de- The company focuses on delivering high The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman livering biotechnology solutions to first re- quality IT/Healthcare solutions and was one from Arizona has 21⁄2 minutes remain- sponders. of the first Microsoft Health Vault solutions ing and the gentlewoman from Mary- 10. ADF Solutions, Inc. provider. land has 3 minutes remaining. JJ Wallia, CEO, 4641 Montgomery Avenue, 15. Institute for Biological Energy Alter- Mr. FLAKE. And I have the right to Suite 515, Bethesda, MD 20814. natives (IBEA). Admitted: October 2005. J. Craig Venter, CEO, 9704 Medical Center close? Graduated: June 2007. Drive, Rockville, MD 20850. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is Current Employees: 18. Admitted : May 2002. correct. At Admittance: 2. Graduated : September 2004. Mr. FLAKE. I will reserve the bal- ADF Solutions is the leading provider of Current Employees : 200+. ance of my time. software triage tools for forensic analysis. At Admittance : 4. Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. Mr. These tools allow for first responders, case IBEA is now a part of the consolidated J. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition agents and forensic examiners to quickly and Craig Venter Institute. The JCVI in May of to this amendment. This amendment cleanly analyze suspect computers and drive 2009 received a $43 million, five year contract images, both in the field, and in forensic lab- would prohibit funding for a project from the NIH/NIAID to provide genomics re- that will have a tremendously positive oratories. The company’s solutions are cur- sources that are responsive to the needs of rently being deployed and tested at agencies the global infectious disease community. To economic impact not only to Mont- worldwide for child exploitation cases, drive do this, JCVI investigators with scientific gomery County but to the entire State images analysis, cyber crimes, financial and technical expertise in infectious dis- of Maryland. This Green Business Incu- crimes and others. eases, human genomics, DNA sequencing, bator is expected to house 20 to 25 new 11. Ariadne Genomics, Inc. genotyping, and bioinformatics, will con- businesses that will create an esti- lya Mazo, PhD, CEO, 9430 Key West Ave- tinue to generate comprehensive genomic mated 460 green jobs in our State. This nue, Rockville, MD 20850. data sets that will enable pathogen counter- Admitted: October 2005. project is both unique and innovative, measures such as vaccines, therapeutics, and it’s timely. This is a trans- Graduated: June 2007. diagnostics, and surveillance methods. Current Employees: 30. About the Craig Venter institute: The formational time for American entre- At Admittance: 4. JCVI is a not-for-profit research institute in preneurs, creators and innovators; and Ariadne brings together a unique combina- Rockville, MD and San Diego, CA dedicated we have an opportunity not to do the tion of talents in algorithm design, commer- to the advancement of the science of work as government but to facilitate cial bioinformatics system construction and genomics; the understanding of its implica- it, to jump-start it and to get out of bench-level biological expertise. The avail- tions for society; and communication of the way of smart green entrepreneurs. ability of public human and other genomic those results to the scientific community, date, organism-wide protein-protein inter- This is not the type of project that the public, and policymakers. Founded by J. should be cut. Instead, this project action data and widespread gene profiling Craig Venter, Ph.D., the JCVI is home to ap- technologies presents new challenges to the proximately 400 scientists and staff with ex- should be used as a model for local storage and analysis of biological and pre- pertise in human and evolutionary biology, areas around the Nation. The project is clinical data. In recognition of this trend, genetics, bioinformatics/informatics, infor- an example of how local communities Ariadne introduces a new generation of mation technology, high-throughput DNA can spark economic growth within a bioinformatics products that combine flexi- sequencing, genomic and environmental pol- region, not with the help of giant out- bility of desktop applications and browsing icy research, and public education in science side corporations, but with small local power of web-based solutions. and science policy. The legacy organizations 12. NetImmune (now known as RioRey). businesses that are most closely con- of the JCVI are: The Institute for Genomic nected to the people and their commu- Jason Lu, Original Founder, 7920 Norfolk Research (TIGR), The Center for the Ad- Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. vancement of Genomics (TCAG), the Insti- nities. Admitted: October 2005. tute for Biological Energy Alternatives Now aside from providing economic Graduated: April 2006. (IBEA), the Joint Technology Center (JTC), growth, this Green Business Incubator Current Employees: 26. and the J. Craig Venter Science Foundation. and others like it around the country At Admittance: 2. is a way to invest in our environment Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) at- b 1615 tacks, in which a targeted server is crippled and new environmental technologies, or shut down by a flood of malicious traffic, Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Thank you, Mr. 21st century technologies. The project are a growing threat to both public and pri- Chairman. will use both critical environmental in- vate networks, endangering revenue, produc- We are now adjusting to a new imper- vestments and technologies that have tivity and confidential data. NetImmune’s ative, which is to make sure that we, resulted in new energy and climate technology provides a unique, hardware- as a Nation and as communities, move policies and that have accelerated de- based solution to the DDOS threat. The tech- in the direction of clean energy tech- mand for green technologies. nology was originally developed by the Uni- versity of Maryland, commercialized by nology and energy efficiency. These This particular area of Maryland is a NetImmune and is now sold under the name funds would be used by Montgomery technology hub. Montgomery County of RioRey. County on a competitive basis to pro- intends to use the linkage locally with 13. Radius Technology Group, Inc. vide seed funding for startup small some of our strongest Federal labora- Chris Archer, CEO, 804 Pershing Court, businesses, companies that have to tories, NIST, NOAA, NASA and the De- Suite 001, Silver Spring, MD 20910. meet very rigorous criteria, just as the partment of Energy to develop new Admitted: August 2004. kind of criteria they used and was ap- technologies that are environmentally Graduated: August 2007. Current Employees: 23. plied in the biotech sector. So I think sound. It is going to take a continuum At Admittance: 3. this is an incredible example of strong of technologies to meet our global, en- Radius Technology is an award winning In- public-private partnerships. Again, vironmental and energy needs in the formation Assurance and Security Services these will be distributed on a very com- 21st century. We have a strong track

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:11 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.042 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE July 16, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8247 record in Montgomery County with The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman amount otherwise provided in such section is these Federal research to commer- from Maryland has 30 seconds remain- hereby reduced by $100,000. cialization models. In FY09, Mont- ing. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to gomery County had 135 companies in Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. Mr. House Resolution 644, the gentleman incubators with a fiscal impact of Chair, with all due respect to the gen- from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) and a Mem- $465,000 to county coffers. This Green tleman from Arizona—and I definitely ber opposed each will control 5 min- Business Incubator will contain the understand his purpose—the fact of the utes. 21st century labs and communications matter is, this is a great project not The Chair recognizes the gentleman facilities that fledgling green busi- just for the State of Maryland but for from Arizona. nesses need to grow, flourish, employ this country. It’s important for us to Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I ask hundreds of workers and generate look specifically at what a project will unanimous consent that my amend- thousands of dollars in private market accomplish, how many jobs it’s going ment be modified in the form I have at capital. to create in our State of Maryland and the desk. I would like to thank Chairman the value of that. I agree. I’m not going Mr. SERRANO. I object. The Acting CHAIR. Hearing objec- SERRANO and Ranking Member EMER- to pick and choose winners and losers tion, the gentleman from Arizona is SON for seeing the importance of this among businesses in my congressional project for this century and for seeing recognized for 5 minutes. district, but I will pick and chose for Mr. FLAKE. I thank the chairman. its potential to spur environmentally the growth of small business in our It’s unfortunate that it’s been ob- sound economic growth for small busi- community and stand behind those jected to again. Again, this amendment ness in Maryland. I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on choices. that I would have substituted is one this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. that had bipartisan support, many I reserve the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Democrats, many Republicans, that Mr. FLAKE. The gentleman who from Arizona has 30 seconds remaining. spoke earlier mentioned that this was would simply keep in place the restric- Mr. FLAKE. I thank the Chair. tions that have been in place for years in the top 10 of something. I know that The argument we’re hearing is akin with regard to taxpayer-funded abor- Montgomery County beat out eight to saying—you know this whole college tion. This is one that the rule for this competing counties to house the Mary- bowl system that we have, the BCS? bill just narrowly passed after the vote land Clean Energy Center, which is the That’s good. But we think the Univer- was held open for longer than it was State’s first clearinghouse to drive sity of Maryland or Arizona State Uni- supposed to so that a few arms could be clean energy and technologies. So we versity or BYU or another organiza- twisted to make the rule pass because have an organization here, a county tion, we think they’re better. So we’re so many Members wanted this amend- that is beating out competition. That’s just going to award them the national ment to be considered. But yet the a good thing. But we’re telling them, championship. They shouldn’t even leadership on the majority side has because you’re beating out that com- have to compete in the BCS or any- said, We don’t want to have a debate on petition, we’re going to give you an where else because we think they’re this. We don’t want to have a vote on earmark so you won’t have to compete better. And because we can, we’re this. anymore. I mentioned that there are going to do that. That’s one of the Now it doesn’t matter which side literally thousands of county Depart- problems with the contemporary prac- you’re on on this issue. I think every- ments of Economic Development tice of earmarking. And for that, I one should agree that we should have a around the country who would like a hope that we will object this amend- vote on it. This is the people’s House. shot at these funds, I’m quite sure. But ment and at some point say that we People should have the opportunity to when they apply for these funds at the can’t continue to spend money in this vote on issues like this. It is not in- SBA, they’re probably being told, way. creasing the time for debate. It’s sim- Sorry. That account is oversubscribed. I yield back the balance of my time. ply substituting one amendment for There are too many earmarks in it so The Acting CHAIR. The question is another. It is unfortunate we won’t be you won’t be able to compete because a on the amendment offered by the gen- able to do that. particular powerful Member of Con- tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). This amendment would remove gress simply siphoned off the funding The question was taken; and the Act- $100,000 in funding for the Florida Insti- so that an organization or institution ing Chair announced that the noes ap- tute of Technology in Melbourne, Flor- in his or her district could receive peared to have it. ida, to be used for, quote, activity- those funds without competing for Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand based total accountability. According them. Just remember, what earmarks a recorded vote. to the earmark sponsor’s Web site, he really are are no-bid contracts. It’s ba- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to requested just short of $1 million to sically an acknowledgement that you clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- ‘‘create a national government services don’t want the organization or institu- ceedings on the amendment offered by standards program to provide guide- tion in your district or elsewhere to the gentleman from Arizona will be lines for which the efficiency of gov- compete for the funding, so you are postponed. ernment services can be compared.’’ going to ensure that they get it. And AMENDMENT NO. 12 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE I reserve the balance of my time. when you look at a chart like this, it’s The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Mr. CULBERSON. I rise in opposition particularly pernicious when 60 percent to consider amendment No. 12 printed to the gentleman’s amendment. of the share of earmarks are associated in House Report 111–208. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman with appropriators, leadership, com- Mr. FLAKE. I have an amendment at from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. mittee Chairs or ranking minority the desk. Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Chairman and members, who comprise just 24 percent The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Members, funding recommendations in- of this body, and 70 percent of the dol- designate the amendment. cluded in this bill were made in full lar value is associated with that group. The text of the amendment is as fol- compliance with the applicable rules And so you have a spoils system that lows: and procedures of the House. On a bi- decides where this money goes. Re- partisan basis, we have scrutinized Amendment No. 12 offered by Mr. FLAKE: member, Congress has the power to ap- At the end of the bill (before the short thousands of Members’ requests and propriate; and what we should do is title), insert the following: recommended funding for those first authorize, then appropriate and TITLE IX projects that the committee believes are most meritorious. In addition, the then conduct proper oversight but not ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS circumvent that process by saying, Small Business Administration was SEC. 901. None of the funds provided in sec- given an opportunity to vet this We’re just going to run a parallel pro- tion 511 for ‘‘Small Business Administra- gram over here in Congress and ear- tion—Salaries and Expenses’’ shall be avail- project and provided the committee mark the dollars. able for the Activity Based Total Account- with no negative feedback regarding With that, I reserve the balance of ability project of the Florida Institute of the project or the grantee. I urge my my time. Technology in Melbourne, Florida, and the colleagues to oppose this amendment.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:49 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.108 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H8248 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2009 I yield such time as he may consume presents the cost for all government don’t see the Appropriations Com- to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. activities in a format anyone can un- mittee very anxious to cut spending is POSEY). derstand. Taxpayers can see line by because of this. When you look at 70 Mr. POSEY. I thank the gentleman line what government actually accom- percent of the dollar value of the ear- from Texas for yielding, and I want to plishes with its resources. marks being associated with Members thank our good friend, the Congress- Florida put $750,000 into the estab- who make up less than 24 percent of man from Arizona, for filing this well- lishment of the institute to gather the body, if you take the Appropria- intentioned but badly misguided budget data from every State. The tions Committee, it is less than 14 per- amendment. It’s not often that Mem- comprehensive analysis of apples to ap- cent of the body, and more than half of bers of Congress get the opportunity to ples will help every State spend its re- the dollar value of earmarks goes to specifically vote to make government sources more efficiently and the Fed- just 14 percent of the body. more accountable. By defeating this eral Government’s as well. Defeating So I have to take with a rather large amendment, you will have done that. the amendment will allow the program grain of salt the lamenting year after You will have cast a vote, a stand- to continue, and I would respectfully year after year by appropriators on alone vote to make government more request that you join me in voting both sides of the aisle that we can’t cut accountable. ‘‘no’’ on the amendment. this earmark spending because that The amendment strikes funding for a Mr. CULBERSON. If the gentleman darn money will just go right back into government accountability program will yield, I think it’s important to the system. So we can change any time known as the Activity-Based Total Ac- point out—and I want to say that I we want. countability Institute. Government ac- share my colleague Mr. FLAKE’s zeal I should say, also, this amendment countability is not a partisan issue. for trying to cut spending and control made in order here will cut the funding Thank goodness it’s a bipartisan issue. spending. I know Mr. POSEY shares that and reduce it in the bill by the same The Florida legislature established this concern. We all, as fiscal conservatives, amount. And to hear the excuse that Activity-Based Total Accountability are committed to controlling spending. we simply can’t do that—and also this Institute on a strong bipartisan vote. But under the rules that this liberal is something called activity-based In fact, it was a unanimous vote of the majority has established, under their total accountability, and the sponsor State legislature. And I am proud to PAYGO, this bunch thinks that to cut says that the purpose of the earmark is point out that eight Members of the taxes increases the deficit; and there- so that we can have more transparency current Congress, Republicans and fore, under the rules of this House, it is in our funding structures at the State Democrats, supported this legislation forbidden, essentially, to cut taxes and and local level. I find it ironic that we when it was first passed by the Florida impossible to cut spending. are using the least accountable system legislature. Those Members include the for distributing funds in order to in- b 1630 likes of outstanding congresspeople, crease transparency somewhere else. Representative WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, So, even if Mr. FLAKE’s amendment At some point, we are all going to Representative KENDRICK MEEK, Rep- were passed, the money that he is re- scratch our heads and say, wouldn’t it resentative GINNY BROWN-WAITE, Rep- ducing, $100,000, would churn right be better when we are running at what resentative MARIO DIAZ-BALART, Rep- back in to the appropriations bill to be could be a $2 trillion deficit this year resentative RON KLEIN, Representative spent elsewhere. I know that aggra- to actually save the money and not SUZANNE KOSMAS, Representative vates Mr. FLAKE as much as it does me. spend it and concede to the taxpayers CONNIE MACK, Representative ADAM We have to reform the budget proc- we can’t continue to go on this way? PUTNAM and Representative GUS BILI- ess. We have to be able, as fiscally con- But simply to say we can’t cut these RAKIS. We joined together in a bipar- servative Members of Congress, to get earmarks because, oh, that money will tisan fashion because we know we need up on this floor and offer cutting just go somewhere else, really, is a bit, a greater accountability in government amendments that actually cut spend- it is just—— and in how taxpayer dollars are being ing. But the game is rigged against Mr. CULBERSON. Will the gen- spent, and this was a way to accom- taxpayers. Taxpayers are the losers in tleman yield? plish that. the way the rules of the House operate. Mr. FLAKE. For 15 seconds. I think I I think we can accomplish much And it is just not right. have heard this before. when we come together and reach Now, Mr. POSEY has got a very Mr. CULBERSON. We tried in com- across party lines for greater account- worthwhile project here in his own dis- mittee, Jeff. Mr. LEWIS, the ranking ability and for the most efficient use of trict, and that is something that he be- member, offered an amendment in full taxpayer dollars. That’s why we did lieves in his heart works. I join in op- committee to cut the overall spending this; and that’s what we did when we posing this amendment, but I would levels in the Appropriations Com- passed it; and hopefully that’s what we ask the Members to help us reform the mittee, and we were defeated by the will continue to do here today. budget process so we can actually cut liberal majority. So we have made the Activity-Based Total Accountability spending and cut taxes. effort. We are trying. And we are doing has been proposed as model legislation Mr. FLAKE. I thank the gentleman it at every opportunity. The frustra- by the American Legislative Exchange from Texas for his comments. I think if tion is your amendment won’t save any Council, the Nation’s oldest and largest we could bottle up all the shared zeal money. I join you in wanting to cut, bipartisan and nonprofit association of to cut spending, then maybe we could but this won’t do it. State lawmakers. Also the National pass one of these amendments to cut Mr. FLAKE. Reclaiming my time, we Conference of State Legislators rec- spending. were in control for 6 years while I have ommended that it be model legislation The gentleman points out that we been in this Congress, and we didn’t in each and every State. In fact, ALEC are not cutting it, and that year after make any effort to do that. That is the called it ‘‘the best legislation to come year, when those of us who want to unfortunate thing. And we haven’t out of any State capital in over a dec- come down here and strike funding for done any better under the current lead- ade.’’ If you support better government earmarks want to do it, we receive ob- ership. But, unfortunately, we didn’t accountability, you should vote jection from those on the Appropria- send a very good example when we against this amendment, obviously. tions Committee to say, well, you’re were in charge because we could have, Activity-Based Total Accountability not really saving anything because it at any time, ensured that the money helps us better understand unit-based will go right back into there. went back to the taxpayer. But we accounting—what it does, what it costs But you can go and lower the 301(b)s didn’t. the government to accomplish a cer- and (a)s, and you can do it the way you With that, I urge adoption of the tain task, how does that compare on a want to, but maybe, just maybe the amendment. State-by-State basis. That’s what reason the Appropriations Committee, I yield back the balance of my time. ABTA tells decision makers, and that’s on both sides of the aisle, unfortu- The Acting CHAIR. The question is what it tells the public. It’s the most nately, and it pains me to say this as a on the amendment offered by the gen- useful kind of cost accounting which Republican, but part of the reason you tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE).

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:49 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.111 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE July 16, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8249 The question was taken; and the Act- whatever from votes that might be get off welfare and have that American ing Chair announced that the noes ap- taken in the body. And that is unfortu- Dream. And this is one area, one niche, peared to have it. nate. that everybody has identified as a Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand This amendment would prohibit niche that needs to be filled. So I think a recorded vote. $90,000 in funding for the Commercial this amendment would kill the Amer- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Kitchen Business Incubator in ican Dream. I suggest that you oppose clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Watsonville, California, and would it. ceedings on the amendment offered by lower the overall cost of the bill by a I reserve the balance of my time. the gentleman from Arizona will be commensurate amount. According to Mr. FLAKE. I thank the gentleman. I postponed. the sponsor, the funding would be used respect the gentleman from California. AMENDMENT NO. 13 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE for a small business incubator for food He and I have worked together on a lot The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order service microenterprise. Specifically it of legislation. to consider amendment No. 13 printed would be used to purchase industrial But in this case, I would simply say in House Report 111–208. kitchen equipment. there are a lot of areas in the country Mr. FLAKE. I have an amendment at With that, I reserve the balance of that are hurting. In California, El the desk. my time. Centro has an unemployment rate of 27 The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Mr. FARR. I rise in opposition to the percent. Just across the California bor- designate the amendment. amendment. der in Arizona, Yuma has an unemploy- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman The text of the amendment is as fol- ment rate of 20 percent. There are a lot from California is recognized for 5 min- lows: of people hurting in a lot of places. But utes. Amendment No. 13 offered by Mr. FLAKE: when I hear the gentleman say this is Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, I rise in At the end of the bill (before the short going to be a one-time expenditure, we opposition to this amendment. And let title), insert the following: have heard that before. We have heard me explain, as others have explained TITLE IX that many, many times before. I’m the situation. Pajaro Valley is in the ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS sure some of the earmarks that we central part of California. It is prob- talked about earlier, the first year the SEC. 901. None of the funds provided in sec- ably the most agriculturally produc- tion 511 for ‘‘Small Business Administra- Member got the earmark, he would tive area in the region and in the whole tion—Salaries and Expenses’’ shall be avail- have said, this is going to be a one- Nation. It is also the epicenter for the able for the Commercial Kitchen Business time expenditure. And yet year after Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989. It was Incubator project of the El Pajaro Commu- year after year, we are funding the the largest plant closure for food proc- nity Development Corporation in same earmark. Watsonville, California, and the amount oth- essing plants, and it now has an unem- erwise provided in such section is hereby re- ployment rate of over 25 percent. These business incubators are par- duced by $90,000. We have been struggling for many ticularly prone to repetitive earmarks The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to years to try to get involved in how do over the years. We seem to keep fund- House Resolution 644, the gentleman you create businesses, create new busi- ing them again and again. from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) and a Mem- nesses, create businesses that people Again, let me say that there are a lot ber opposed each will control 5 min- who have no capital, have no ability to of business incubator services provided utes. go out and borrow money can start. by chambers of commerce, trade asso- The Chair recognizes the gentleman And a lot of that is cottage industry. ciations and private sector organiza- from Arizona. One of the cottage industries is the ca- tions just wishing to supply services Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I ask tering business, areas where you learn and to make a dollar. And yet now unanimous consent that my amend- to be chefs at restaurants, learn, par- they are going to be asked to compete ment be modified in the form I have at ticularly with all of our specialty crops with a government entity that is re- the desk. and organic crops, how do you take ceiving Federal largesse. And it simply The Acting CHAIR. Is there objec- those crops and move them to the next doesn’t work very well. We know we tion? stage. It is also a struggle because in don’t have sufficient money to spread Mr. SERRANO. I object. order to do that and to get into the around to everybody who wants it. We The Acting CHAIR. Objection being commercial world, you have to have a are running a deficit that could ap- heard, the gentleman from Arizona is commercially licensed kitchen. proach $2 trillion. So we have to recognized for 5 minutes. So we have been struggling. The local prioritize here. I would suggest it is Mr. FLAKE. Is the gentleman sure he community is very involved in this. time to say that we can no longer fund doesn’t want to just reserve the right Local businessmen sit on the board of these business incubators that have to object until he hears which amend- directors of the community develop- kind of a nebulous mission that is pro- ment I have? ment corporation. This is a corporation vided by a lot of private sector organi- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is set up under Federal law. Under the zations around there. recognized for 5 minutes. small business development corpora- I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. FLAKE. All right. This amend- tions, you have bankers sitting on this, Mr. FARR. There is absolutely no ment, I would submit, the modification you have business people sitting on it, competition with the private sector. would be to allow the school choice ini- and you have lawyers sitting on it. And They have endorsed this. They are the tiative to continue in D.C., again, a bi- what they do is they work with people members of the board of directors. partisan amendment offered to the in giving them the skills they need to They are trying to assist this commu- Rules Committee, rejected by the go into business for themselves. nity to get on its feet. And why I take Rules Committee, because the Demo- Part of that is to build a place where umbrage with this, there are 201 ear- cratic leadership decided that this you can come and learn all of this food marks in this piece of legislation. The House should not debate the topic nor processing and food cooking. You need author of this amendment has chosen vote on it. to have a kitchen. It needs to be indus- 11 to go after. And they are about at- We have the time. It is not an issue trialized. It needs to be certified. You tacking poor people, the poorest of of time. I’m willing to forgo one of my just can’t run a business out of the poor. That is what incubator centers amendments to allow this one to be of- back of your home. It is just not legal are about, to get people on their feet, fered. But, again, the House leadership in a residential area to start a commer- people who can’t get loans, can’t get has decided they don’t want to debate cial enterprise like that. It has strong access to the capital that the normal nor vote on this amendment, and so we backing from the small business com- business community can do. And who are not allowed to. munity. This is a one-time expendi- is helping them? The business people We are breaking tradition that has ture, never to be done again. who say, yes, we need these jobs. These held for decades and decades and dec- I really have to say that I object to are niche jobs that are unfilled. ades in this House in order to simply going after the poorest of the poor who If you’re going to begin the entrepre- shield Members or shield parties or want to get on their feet, who want to neurial spirit in America, then you

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Attack designate the amendment. in southwestern Pennsylvania having a something that is big that really saves The text of the amendment is as fol- combined population base of 500,000 and some money, instead of something that lows: combined workforce of over 257,000. The attacks poor people. Amendment No. 14 offered by Mr. FLAKE: Economic Growth Connection is dedi- Mr. FLAKE. I thank the gentleman. I At the end of the bill (before the short cated to growing small business and hope I have the opportunity, because I title), insert the following: making local firms more competitive. will offer an amendment to the Defense TITLE IX This particular project, the Defense Appropriations bill to stop funding the ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS Procurement Assistance Program, ad- F–22. The gentleman has a good point. SEC. 901. None of the funds provided in sec- vances these goals by: Offering assist- But we should also make the point that tion 511 for ‘‘Small Business Administra- ance to small businesses on how to we cannot continue to pick and choose tion—Salaries and Expenses’’ shall be avail- work with the DOD, including assist- winners and losers here. What we are able for the Defense Procurement Assistance ance with Federal Acquisition Regula- Program of the Economic Growth Connec- doing is borrowing money from our tions and workforce training; acting as tion of Westmoreland in Greensburg, Penn- a liaison between prime contractors kids and our grandkids all around the sylvania, and the amount otherwise provided country. We are borrowing money from in such section is hereby reduced by $125,000. and local suppliers to identify opportu- nities for subcontracting; conducting small businesses and others because we The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to simply don’t have the money here. We seminars to enhance the skill sets of House Resolution 644, the gentleman the local workforce in this supply are running a deficit. from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) and a Mem- So what we are doing is selling bonds chain, including workshops on military ber opposed each will control 5 min- certifications, process improvements, to finance the deficit that is going to utes. have to be paid back at some time. We and quality assurance; and developing The Chair recognizes the gentleman a manufacturing database to identify are saying, Mr. Small Businessman or from Arizona. Mrs. Small Businesswoman, we are local companies and their capabilities. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I ask This database lists over 800 companies going to take money from you now be- unanimous consent that my amend- cause we think we know how to spend employing an estimated 48,000 people. ment be modified in the form that I And over the last 3 years, clients have it better on that business over there or have at the desk. on that incubator over there. been awarded on average $40 million The Acting CHAIR. Is there objec- each year in procurement contracts. I would submit that that simply is tion? not the most efficient use of resources. This is a worthy project. And I think Mr. SERRANO. I object. it should be retained. The market would tell us that is the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman I reserve the balance of my time. most inefficient way to allocate from Arizona is recognized for 5 min- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, to be money. Government doesn’t do a par- utes. honest, I’m not sure how much more ticularly good job of allocating money, Mr. FLAKE. I thought the seventh help southwestern Pennsylvania needs allocating money to startup businesses time might be the charm, but appar- in the way of defense procurement as- or anything else. So we have got to say ently not. Apparently, the majority sistance. And I’m not sure how much ‘‘stop’’ somewhere. party is insistent that it only hear the more the taxpayers in this body can ac- I will be glad to support some of the amendments that it wants to have de- tually afford. programs that the gentleman has, bated and that it wants to vote on, According to usaspending.gov, the some of the amendments to cut big rather than the amendments that the district in which the Economic Growth items of spending from our entitlement Members here decide what they want Connection of Westmoreland appears to programs and elsewhere. But we have to debate and vote on. reside has benefited from nearly $1.4 got to do that, and we have got to do It is unfortunate. I would have sub- billion in Federal contracts from 2004 this. We can’t let any program go and stituted the amendment that would to 2009, hardly the poorest of the poor. simply say that we are not going to cut prohibit union activity on government The Army, Navy, Air Force and De- spending when we have a deficit of time. It seems to be a simple concept, fense Logistics Agency make up four of nearly $2 trillion. not controversial. But it is apparently the top 10 contracting agencies, and With that, Mr. Chairman, I would one that the leadership did not want to more than 60 percent of these funds urge support of the amendment. debate nor to vote on. It is not an issue were not subject to full and open com- I yield back the balance of my time. of time. Time constraints are already petition. Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, this here. Similarly, usaspending.gov indicates amendment doesn’t save the Federal that the district of the sponsor of this b 1645 taxpayer one penny. It just takes it out earmark has benefited from more than of the earmark and puts it into the The only issue is the majority leader- a billion dollars in Federal contracts general fund. This earmark is to help ship decided they don’t want to debate from 2004 to 2009, with less than half the poorest of the poor get on their or have a vote on this issue. available for everyone to compete for. feet. This amendment would prohibit Among the list of contractors receiv- I recommend a strong ‘‘no’’ vote on $125,000 from going to the Economic ing these funds, according to this amendment. Growth Connection of Westmoreland in usaspending.gov, are many that we’ve The Acting CHAIR. The question is Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and reduce come to know very well, all too well: on the amendment offered by the gen- the overall cost of the bill by a com- Kuchera Defense Systems, Argon ST, tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). mensurate amount. This funding would KDH Defense, and Concurrent Tech- The question was taken; and the Act- go toward the EGC’s defense procure- nologies. Kuchera Defense Systems. ing Chair announced that the noes ap- ment and assistance program to, ac- That is a defense contractor for whom peared to have it. cording to the sponsor, provide small the sponsor of this earmark requested Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand and medium-sized business with addi- funding over the past 2 years, was raid- a recorded vote. tional support for all phases of the gov- ed by the FBI in January, suspended by The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to ernment contracting and acquisition the Navy, reported for ‘‘alleged fraud,’’ clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- process. including multiple instances of incor- ceedings on the amendment offered by I reserve the balance of my time. rect charges, along with allegations of the gentleman from Arizona will be Mr. SERRANO. I rise in opposition to defective pricing and ethical viola- postponed. the amendment. tions.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:49 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.115 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE July 16, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8251 Argon ST has been in the news lately Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand the overall cost of the bill by a com- because it purchased Coherent Systems a recorded vote. mensurate amount. International in 2007. It has been re- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to According to the Myrtle Beach Area ported that the former head of Coher- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Chamber of Commerce, the Myrtle ent Systems pled guilty in Federal ceedings on the amendment offered by Beach Convention Center hosted over Court Tuesday, just this last Tuesday, the gentleman from Arizona will be 500 groups in 2008, has an economic im- to a kickback scheme and defrauding postponed. pact of more than $55 million per year. the U.S. Air Force. AMENDMENT NO. 15 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE It was the host site of the 2008 South KDH Defense also made headlines The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Carolina GOP Presidential candidates when Roll Call reported that the bul- to consider amendment No. 15 printed debate. It draws a large number of civic letproof vest company received mil- in House Report 111–208. and public events. lions of taxpayer dollars to build a Mr. FLAKE. I have an amendment at Why in the world are we spending an- sonar system that it had no experience the desk designated as No. 15. other $100,000, when we have nearly a $2 to design. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will trillion deficit, for a convention center, Concurrent Technologies has long designate the amendment. convention and conference center? been the focus of defense earmark crit- The text of the amendment is as fol- There are convention and conference ics. For example, at the end of 2007 the lows: centers all over the country. There are Washington Post highlighted that the many in my home State of Arizona. Amendment No. 15 offered by Mr. FLAKE: National Defense Center For Environ- At the end of the bill (before the short Why we should choose one and say mental Excellence that was managed title), insert the following: they’re worthy of an earmark and the by Concurrent had received more than TITLE IX other one isn’t, and saying that they $600 million in funding, and that little shouldn’t compete for dollars, we’re ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS of the center’s work had been useful to just going to hand them out. the Department of Defense. SEC. 901. None of the funds provided in sec- I reserve the balance of my time. How long can we continue to provide tion 511 for ‘‘Small Business Administra- Mrs. EMERSON. I rise in opposition tion—Salaries and Expenses’’ shall be avail- defense-related procurement dollars for to the gentleman’s amendment. able for the Myrtle Beach International The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman an area with so many organizations Trade and Conference Center of the City of that have been associated with conduct Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and the from Missouri is recognized for 5 min- that I think people in this body would amount otherwise provided in such section is utes. say are certainly not deserving of more hereby reduced by $100,000. Mrs. EMERSON. Funding rec- ommendations included in this bill earmarks? Yet we’re doing it here The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to were made in full compliance with the again. House Resolution 644, the gentleman applicable rules and procedures of the How much longer are we going to do from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) and a Mem- House, and the Small Business Admin- this, Mr. Chairman? ber opposed each will control 5 min- istration was given an opportunity to With that, I reserve the balance of utes. vet this project, and provided the com- my time. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. SERRANO. I yield back the bal- mittee with no negative feedback re- from Arizona. ance of my time. garding the project or the grantee. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I ask Mr. FLAKE. It shouldn’t surprise Therefore, I urge my colleagues to op- unanimous consent that my amend- anybody that several of these compa- pose this amendment. ment be modified in the form I have at nies in this area were clients of the I yield to Mr. BROWN of South Caro- PMA Group, a now defunct lobbying the desk. lina. firm that specialized in obtaining de- The Acting CHAIR. Is there objec- Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Mr. fense earmarks for its clients. Since tion? Chairman, I rise today to speak against PMA was raided by the FBI and closed Mr. SERRANO. I object. the amendment offered by my friend its doors, multiple press reports have The Acting CHAIR. Hearing objec- from Arizona. I am proud to represent noted questions related to campaign tion, the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. coastal South Carolina. I know that contributions made on or behalf of the FLAKE) is recognized for 5 minutes. the economy of Myrtle Beach is suf- firm, including questions related to Mr. FLAKE. This is, I believe, num- fering, and jobs are being lost every straw man contributions, reimburse- ber 8 times the majority has objected day. ment of employees for political giving, to simply substituting an amendment The tourism industry is the number pressure on clients to give, suspicious that was not ruled in order by the one industry in the Myrtle Beach re- pattern of giving, and the timing of do- Rules Committee, an amendment that gion, and the lifeblood of the sur- nations related to legislative activity. was germane. This particular amend- rounding area. The Myrtle Beach Inter- So here we are, yet again, with another ment was one that would have pro- national Trade and Conference Center defense-related earmark for an area tected broadcaster freedom to make is an important part of that industry, that has received billions in defense sure that talk radio stations around with local economy impact of over $55 spending that has previously been asso- the country and other media organiza- million every year. However, it has ciated with contractors that have run tions would not be subjected to new reached capacity, limiting its ability into trouble, and a lobbying group that regulations which would try to control to attract major conventions. In light has cast a long shadow over this House. their content. This amendment passed of this, the community has embarked I urge my colleagues, if we’re going last year by a margin, I think, 309 upon a multiyear effort to expand the to step up at any time, and say, enough votes in favor. Yet, it’s one that the Center, funded through a mix of local is enough, let’s step up here. For an majority party did not want to hear de- and other dollars. earmark for $125,000 to going to help in bated, or did not want to see a vote on, Not only will improvements to the defense procurement for an area that and despite the fact that it has bipar- Center assist in attracting national receives billions and billions of dollars tisan support. conventions to Myrtle Beach, which in defense procurement. Again, Mr. Chairman, we can’t con- will result in more good-paying jobs for When is enough enough, Mr. Chair- tinue to go down this road, having the region, but it also serves as the man? martial law on appropriation bills and emergency command center for the I ask for support of the amendment, simply saying that we’re going to de- city of Myrtle Beach in the event of a and I yield back the balance of my cide, as a majority party, the majority hurricane or other types of national time. leadership, which amendments can be disasters, which is why this project has The Acting CHAIR. The question is offered, which ones can be debated. received past support from the Depart- on the amendment offered by the gen- This particular amendment would ment of Homeland Security. tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). prohibit $100,000 from being used to ex- Horry County is one of the hardest- The question was taken; and the Act- pand the Myrtle Beach International hit counties in South Carolina during ing Chair announced that the noes ap- Trade and Conference Center in Myrtle this recession, and I am proud to do ev- peared to have it. Beach, South Carolina. It would reduce erything I can to assist my district to

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There is a lot of work ahead countable to our constituents about of us, but this facility plays a huge role in the RECORD, a letter from Myrtle the way we run our office, but it is the multi-billion dollar tourism economy for Beach Mayor John Rhodes, as well as a the Grand Strand and the State and the ex- time for the American people to stand letter from the Myrtle Beach Chamber pansion thereof is critical to us. up and demand that the rules be rigged of Commerce, detailing why this fund- Thank you again for all of your support. in favor of the taxpayers. ing is needed and how it will be spent. Sincerely, I’m sick and tired of this Congress Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues JOHN T. RHODES, spending money that our kids don’t to vote ‘‘no’’ on the Flake amendment Mayor. have, of rigging the game or the rules No. 15. Mrs. EMERSON. I yield 3 minutes to of the game so that we cannot cut MYRTLE BEACH AREA my good friend, Mr. CULBERSON from taxes, so you can’t cut spending. This CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Texas. is a charade. It’s not right. It’s wrong Myrtle Beach, SC, July 15, 2009. Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Chairman, the for our kids, and it’s time to cut spend- Hon. HENRY BROWN, budget deficit this year, this week, for ing, cut taxes, and quit driving up the House of Representative, the very first time in history has ex- national debt. Washington, DC. ceeded $1 trillion. The national debt is Mr. FLAKE. If the gentleman would DEAR CONGRESSMAN BROWN: I am writing to thank you for your efforts to secure fed- now over $12 trillion. continue in that vein, I would give him eral funds for the expansion of the Myrtle The liberal majority that controls more time. I even got a bit of whiplash Beach Convention Center. In particular, I this House, passing the energy tax just here. I thought the gentleman was ar- thank you for seeking $100,000.00 in the cur- before the Fourth of July break, the guing to not spend another $100,000 on rent legislation moving through Congress. biggest tax increase in the history of Myrtle Beach, the convention center Your support of this important project is America, the liberal majority that con- attached to the Myrtle Beach hotel, greatly appreciated. trols this House, passing this the Sheraton. The expansion project, once underway, will Mr. CULBERSON. Would the gen- create hundreds of jobs in our area. With our ‘‘spendulus’’ bill in a single shot, more unemployment rate reaching record levels, money than is spent by the entire an- tleman yield? I would be glad to engage we desperately need more jobs and this nual budget of the United States. We in a debate. project will help us accomplish that objec- are on the brink—this liberal majority Mr. FLAKE. If the gentleman is in tive. that controls the House has taken over support of the amendment, I would Once complete, the expanded convention the automobile industry, the insurance yield. If not, please don’t say any more. center will attract more groups and thou- industry, the banking industry. My frustration was we were in the sands of visitors to the area, boosting tour- They’re on the brink of taking over the majority for the first 6 years I was ism and creating jobs. Since tourism is the here. There were a lot of the same key cornerstone to our local economy, we health care industry. And by the way, simply must find ways to grow the economic Business Investors Daily reports today, Members of the same appropriations base and create more jobs. Because the con- the health care bill will make it illegal committee. We could have cut the vention center is so important to our econ- to even buy private insurance. 302(a)s, but we didn’t. And now we have omy today, an expanded convention center This is the most massive expansion appropriators now in the minority will undoubtedly create new jobs in our local of government in the history of the party blaming the appropriators in the community. United States. This Congress has spent majority party for doing what we We appreciate your past support of expand- more money in less time than any Con- should have done a few years ago. ing the Myrtle Beach Convention Center and So it all seems to me to make sense urge you to continue to seek funding for this gress in history, is about to raise taxes important project. Your leadership is crucial more than any Congress in history. when you see a chart like this, that ex- to this project and I hope you will continue We are on an unsustainable path for plains the spoils system that earmarks to press forward on this project. the future of this Nation. It’s vitally really are, when 70 percent of the dol- Thank you for all you do to lead South important for us to control spending. lar value of earmarks go to just 24 per- Carolina and the First Congressional Dis- No new taxes, no new spending, no new cent of the House, and when less than trict. debt. That’s very simple. Yet, the 14 percent of the House gets well over With warmest regards, I am, game, the rules of the House are rigged 50 percent of the dollar value overall of BRAD DEAN, earmarks. President. against the taxpayers. Even if every one of Mr. FLAKE’s So I have to say we have to start CITY OF MYRTLE BEACH, amendments were adopted, even if somewhere, and if we can’t start by OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, every amendment offered on the floor saving $100,000 for the Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach, SC, July 15, 2009. to cut these earmarks were adopted, conference center, I don’t know where Hon. HENRY BROWN, taxpayers won’t save a dime. we can start. I really, really don’t. House of Representatives, Imagine sitting down to a game of So I would just urge my colleagues, if Washington, DC. chess, and even if you think you’ve got we say that we’re fiscally responsible, DEAR CONGRESSMAN BROWN: I understand then show it instead of standing up and that you will head to the floor tomorrow to checkmate you don’t, because the rules defend the $100,000 that you have requested are rigged against you. The rules of saying, Hey, we need to cut spending, for the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. I this House are set up in such a way by but first before we cut spending we’ve want to first thank you for your continued the liberal majority that on a spending got to spend another $100,000 on the support for this project. bill, it’s impossible to cut spending. Myrtle Beach Convention Center. I Not only will an enhanced convention and You’ve got to cut another bill, the think the taxpayers have heard that trade center create jobs in Horry County, budget bill, and reduce what’s called for far too long, when we were in the which is one the state’s leaders in unemploy- the 302(a) overall spending level, which majority and now with the new major- ment (not something that we are proud of ity. At some point, we’re going to have nor happy about), but will further enhance can’t be done on this bill. to say we’re not going to do this any- overall tourism to the Grand Strand, which b 1700 in turn will help create jobs. more. That’s what we’re attempting to While I have the opportunity, I wanted to On the tax bill, you can’t cut taxes. do with this amendment. I would urge give you a quick update on the expansion. It’s forbidden to cut taxes under the support of it. The property has been purchased and a need- rules of the way this bunch runs the I yield back the balance of my time. ed expanded parking lot has been completed. House. Their game is rigged against The Acting CHAIR. The question is Designs are now underway for the per- the taxpayers, and that’s my greatest on the amendment offered by the gen- forming arts portion of the structure which frustration. tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). will be around 30,000 sq ft. City Council is First of all, each Member of this The question was taken; and the Act- ready to issue bonds for that construction as soon as design is completed and bid. The pro- House, no one will do a better job of ing Chair announced that the noes ap- gram work is ongoing for the further expan- representing the people of South Caro- peared to have it. sion of 100 to 150 thousand sq ft. The design lina than my good friend, Mr. BROWN, Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand team and center staff just completed a whirl- and he publishes his request on his Web a recorded vote.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:49 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.122 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE July 16, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8253 The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to I would like to have offered an sylvania and the entire country as a clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- amendment in substitute for one of whole. ceedings on the amendment offered by mine that would—again, this would be It’s now my pleasure to yield 2 min- the gentleman from Arizona will be for the D.C. School Choice Initiative, utes to my friend from Pittsburgh (Mr. postponed. to allow it to continue, to allow stu- ALTMIRE). AMENDMENT NO. 16 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE dents to have the choice of where they Mr. ALTMIRE. I understand what the The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order go to school, but we’re denied once gentleman from Arizona is doing here. to consider amendment No. 16 printed again. He was going through the earmarks, as in House Report 111–208. This amendment would remove he does, and somebody needs to do that Mr. FLAKE. I have an amendment at $100,000 in funding for the Pittsburgh to make sure that they’re all on the the desk designated No. 16. Life Sciences Greenhouse, Tech Belt up-and-up. He saw the word ‘‘green- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Biosciences Initiative and reduce the house’’ and he said, Why are we giving designate the amendment. cost of the bill by the commensurate $100,000 to a greenhouse in Pittsburgh? The text of the amendment is as fol- amount. Well, what this is is the Pittsburgh lows: This earmark states that the funding Life Sciences Greenhouse. We in Pitts- Amendment No. 16 offered by Mr. FLAKE: will be used for the creation of a Bio- burgh have the University of Pitts- At the end of the bill (before the short sciences Tech Belt, and I am anxious to burgh Medical Center. We have Car- title), insert the following: learn what that is. negie Mellon University. We are TITLE IX I would reserve the balance of my partnering with Cleveland, as Con- ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS time. gressman DOYLE just talked about, Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Chairman, I rise to SEC. 901. None of the funds provided in sec- where you have the Cleveland Clinic tion 511 for ‘‘Small Business Administra- oppose the amendment. and Case Western Reserve. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman tion—Salaries and Expenses’’ shall be avail- So we have literally thousands of life from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 able for the Tech Belt Life Sciences Green- science biotech startups throughout minutes. house project of the Pittsburgh Life Sciences the region that are doing great work, Greenhouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Mr. DOYLE. The goal of this project that are creating jobs, that are grow- the amount otherwise provided in such sec- is to promote partnerships between ing the economy. And when you heard tion is hereby reduced by $100,000. various biotech industries and encour- the word ‘‘greenhouse,’’ that’s what The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to age growth in biosciences. that’s about. We’re growing the econ- House Resolution 644, the gentleman Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse omy in western Pennsylvania and from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) and a Mem- is a private-public partnership that northeastern Ohio. And this relatively ber opposed each will control 5 min- provides entrepreneurial life science modest investment that we’re making utes. enterprises in Pittsburgh and western through this earmark is going to fund The Chair recognizes the gentleman Pennsylvania with the resources and an organization that has promoted 80 from Arizona. tools they need to make global ad- different venture capital firms that Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I ask vances in research and patient care. unanimous consent that my amend- Both Pittsburgh and Cleveland are have directly funded 60 different com- ment be modified in the form that I hubs of innovation and entrepreneur- panies through the initiatives that have at the desk. ship. There are currently 800 companies we’re talking about. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objec- in the biosciences sector employing So it attracts private investment, tion? more than 25,000 people in this tech angel investors, and venture capital Mr. SERRANO. I object. belt region. This project will foster firms that otherwise would not be in- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman growth in the biotech sector by linking volved in the Pittsburgh and Cleveland from Arizona is recognized for 5 min- companies between the two cities. technology corridor, which has suffered utes. Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse with job losses because of trade agree- Mr. SERRANO. Would the gentleman has worked with companies in over 20 ments and because of the down econ- yield? counties throughout western Pennsyl- omy over the past several years. And Mr. FLAKE. For the purpose—the vania since its inception in 2001. Due to what we’ve done here is put together a gentleman has time, I believe. their extraordinary work, 14.5 million group that’s going to attract outside I will yield the gentleman 30 seconds. has been committed in over 60 compa- investment to capitalize manyfold Mr. SERRANO. I just wanted to nies which have leveraged over $300 above and beyond the relatively mod- know if there was a time during this million in additional funding from ven- est investment that we make here. debate where you were going to show ture capitalists and angel investors. 228 And we are talking about an organi- any gratitude to the Rules Committee companies have been launched or zation that just directly through this for the fact that of the 17 amendments grown using Pittsburgh Life Sciences Pittsburgh technology belt, Pitts- you got 11? Greenhouse services. Over 300 jobs have burgh-Cleveland Tech corridor, has Mr. FLAKE. I have said from the be- been created or retained in the Pitts- grown 400 jobs and generated $300 mil- ginning I’m grateful for the amend- burgh Life Sciences Greenhouse-in- lion in venture capital and angel in- ments I get. But the vote on my vested companies. vestment. amendments typically has all of the The Tech Belt Biosciences Initiative So I think this is a very worthwhile excitement and drama of a Cuban elec- takes these activities to the next level investment that we can make to grow tion where we know the outcome, un- by creating, with its counterpart in the economy, and Pittsburgh has fortunately, and it serves as a useful Cleveland, an organization called Bio- weathered the storm very well. What purpose for the majority party. Enterprise. Together, Pittsburgh and we’re talking about today has resulted I’m grateful for the amendments I Cleveland pull in $1 billion in combined in the fact that Pittsburgh has an un- get. I guess you have to be grateful and NIH research dollars which can spin off employment rate that’s below the na- express gratitude for the benevolence hundreds of companies and, in turn, tional average. of the majority party for granting me a create jobs. Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Chairman, I would few amendments on a bill that has tra- The Tech Belt Biosciences Initiative like to yield any remaining time to our ditionally come to the Congress under is designed to maximize this tremen- friend and colleague from Ohio, Mr. an open rule. dous opportunity to improve public RYAN. If that’s what we’ve come to in this health, generate economic growth in a Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I want to thank House, to just express gratitude for the region in need of jobs, and ultimately the gentlemen from the Pittsburgh crumbs that fall from the table in make the region an international des- area. terms of being allowed to offer amend- tination for biosciences and high-tech This is a great investment for our ments on appropriation bills, I hope we innovation. Promoting such growth community to pull these two, Cleve- haven’t come to that but, Mr. Chair- and development not only benefits the land-Youngstown-Pittsburgh corridor man, I’m starting to wonder. State of Ohio, but the State of Penn- together.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:49 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.125 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H8254 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2009 And I would just like to remind the especially at a time when we are strug- again, submitted the Broadcaster Free- gentleman from Arizona, as I have be- gling with our economy. dom Act to allow us to limit funding to fore and will continue on every amend- The funding for this will be used for the FCC so that they wouldn’t be able ment, his congressional district, Mr. small and medium-sized businesses and to restrict broadcaster freedom across Chairman, wouldn’t even exist. You in give them some additional support this country, but I wasn’t allowed one Arizona, it’s a desert. All of the water they otherwise would not be able to af- more time. lines, all the sewer lines, the $7 billion ford in helping small manufacturers I’d like to yield 1 minute to the gen- Central Arizona Project was paid for by compete with large firms to gain de- tleman from California (Mr. DANIEL E. the taxes of the steelworkers in Pitts- fense contracts and other jobs. LUNGREN). burgh. We helped build the West, our It helps them find building and main- Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- area, and now we’re saying we need to tenance databases that showcase the fornia. I thank the gentleman for yield- retool our economy. unique capabilities they have. It helps ing. And I think it is imperative for ev- them locate places for their manufac- Mr. Chairman, I’ve been sitting in erybody in this House to know, we’re turing to take place. It provides sev- my office watching this debate, and I all Americans here. And so to take in- eral services that otherwise these busi- am absolutely astounded that the gen- vestment during the 1950s and 1960s to nesses would have to, at a much larger eral criticism of the gentleman from build the West and then have a Member expense, hire someone to take care of. Arizona appears to be that his amend- of Congress come before us here living It provides jobs. It provides help. ments appear to be of really no con- in the largesse, spreading water into And I hope my colleagues, in re- sequence, why are you nitpicking, the desert so they can have nice golf sponse, will oppose that amendment going after different earmarks. And yet courses, and come tell two Members of and help preserve some jobs in the the gentleman has on 11 occasions, I Congress from Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- area. believe, asked to be able to substitute vania, that are trying to retool their The Acting CHAIR. The question is what no one could disagree with, that economy that somehow this is a bad on the amendment offered by the gen- is, that there would be serious sub- stantive amendments that would go to use of Federal money, I have an answer tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). consequential issues that this House for this. The question was taken; and the Act- Why don’t we send the State of Ari- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- should be given an opportunity to vote zona a bill for the $7 billion that built peared to have it. upon. And yet because of the actions of the the Central Arizona Project, that sent Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand Rules Committee and the majority all of these water lines and sewer lines a recorded vote. party, time and time again this gen- and public investment out there. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- tleman has not been allowed to do Maybe we should ask for that money that. And so the American people are back and put it towards deficit reduc- ceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be being prohibited an opportunity to tion. have their general membership in this Mr. FLAKE. Well, that was an inter- postponed. House be able to make decisions. esting recitation of western history, I AMENDMENT NO. 17 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE I first came to this House in 1979. One will tell you that, but this tech belt The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order of the things that was crystal clear at was created 2 years ago. The CEO of to consider amendment No. 17 printed that point in time is when you had ap- Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse in House Report 111–208. propriation bills, every single Member, and the CEO of BioEnterprise, Cleve- Mr. FLAKE. I have an amendment at no matter whether they were a Member land, decided to collaborate and lever- the desk, No. 17, my final amendment. of the majority or minority side, had age the existing resources in Pitts- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will an opportunity to present amend- burgh and Cleveland, and this tech belt designate the amendment. ments. Why? Because the power of the initiative was born. The text of the amendment is as fol- purse is the strongest weapon we have But this is an interesting quote. I lows: in the House of Representatives to be want everyone to hear this. John Amendment No. 17 offered by Mr. FLAKE: able to exercise the will of the Amer- Manzetti, the CEO of Pittsburgh Life At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: ican people, and yet time and time Sciences Greenhouse said the objective again we are being prohibited from TITLE IX of the tech belt was to ‘‘create some doing that. excitement and get funding from the ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS The Acting CHAIR. The time of the Federal Government’’ to build up their SEC. 901. None of the funds provided in sec- gentleman has expired. regions. It’s been successful at that. tion 511 ‘‘Small Business Administration— Mr. FLAKE. I yield the gentleman an Believe me. There’s a lot of money that Salaries and Expenses’’ shall be available for additional 15 seconds. has gone in Federal earmark money, an infrastructure expansion project to pro- Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- mote small business of the City of Loma that’s for sure. Linda and the City of Grand Terrace, Cali- fornia. And yet the gentleman from Ar- According to the press release of the fornia, and the amount otherwise provided in izona is attempting to give us an op- sponsor of this earmark, in this year’s such section is hereby reduced by $900,000. portunity to exercise our constitu- omnibus appropriation act alone, his The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to tional prerogative, to represent our district received $55 million in Federal House Resolution 644, the gentleman constituents here, and we are being de- funding from earmarks. That’s just in from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) and a Mem- nied that time and time again. the omnibus bill itself. ber opposed each will control 5 min- Shame on this House. May I inquire as to how much time is utes. Mr. FLAKE. This amendment would remaining? The Chair recognizes the gentleman strike $900,000 in funding for the City of The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Arizona. Loma Linda, California, and the City of has 1 minute remaining. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I ask Grand Terrace, California, for an infra- Mr. FLAKE. I will yield to the gen- unanimous consent, for the 11th time, structure expansion project to promote tleman from Pennsylvania. The gen- that my amendment be modified in the small business and reduce the overall tleman from Pennsylvania wanted to form at the desk. cost of the bill by a commensurate speak on a previous earmark, and I will The Acting CHAIR. Is there objec- amount. yield him the last minute I have here. tion? The sponsor of this earmark states Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. SERRANO. I object. on his Web site these funds would be With regard to Flake No. 14 amend- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman used to establish a fiber optic infra- ment, I want to let my colleagues from Arizona is recognized for 5 min- structure expansion pilot program be- know that the economic growth con- utes. tween the City of Loma Linda and the nection of Westmoreland County lo- City of the Grand Terrace’s new busi- cated in Greensburg is actually a very b 1715 ness park. The pilot program would valuable resource to manufacturers in Mr. FLAKE. I wish we could have demonstrate how updated and ex- helping to keep the local employees, modified the amendment. I would have, panded Internet access can promote

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Pursuant to region would benefit from the use of going to get a hold of this deficit that clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Federal dollars as an initial invest- we have unless we start somewhere, ceedings on the amendment offered by ment for future expansions. Well, we and I would suggest that we start here the gentleman from Arizona will be have heard that song before. There is a on this amendment. postponed. credit crunch out there. No doubt Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chair, I rise in ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR every business across the country will opposition to this amendment. The item under The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to tell you about it, but not every busi- consideration would meet the goals set by this clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will ness can say I am going to grab $900,000 Congress as part of our efforts to deal with the now resume on those amendments in funding. Yet that’s what we’re doing ongoing economic crisis. This measure is di- printed in House Report 111–208 on here. rectly targeted to improving infrastructure and which further proceedings were post- We’re picking and choosing which creating new jobs. poned, in the following order: cities and municipalities and which or- In an effort to keep the United States com- Amendment No. 3 by Mr. PRICE of ganizations can get these dollars rath- petitive in an increasingly high-tech world, Georgia; er than say, you know, Mr. Taxpayer, Congress is committed to expanding tech- Amendment No. 4 by Mrs. EMERSON maybe you ought to keep that money nology-based job training and cutting-edge of Missouri; and spend it yourself. We’re going to communications connectivity. Such efforts are Amendment No. 5 by Mrs. BLACKBURN have to increase taxes at some point to evidenced in the broadband funding provided of Tennessee; pay for this, and we’re telling every- in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Amendment No. 6 by Mr. BROUN of body out there just to live with it be- Act and funding for technology research and Georgia; cause we make better decisions here on development in the Enhancing Small Business Amendment No. 7 by Mr. FLAKE of business investments in the U.S. House Research and Innovation Act of 2009. The Arizona; than you do as a small businessman. benefits of such investment are evident in this That’s, in essence, what we’re saying, Amendment No. 8 by Mr. FLAKE of project, known as the Connected Communities Arizona; and it’s time that we stop that, Mr. Program in the City of Loma Linda and the Chairman. We can’t continue to go on, Amendment No. 9 by Mr. FLAKE of City of Grand Terrace. Arizona; and if we can’t strike $900,000 in fund- California communities are facing some of ing for a project like this, then I don’t Amendment No. 10 by Mr. FLAKE of the worst problems in the nation of public in- Arizona; know where we start. I really don’t. frastructure funding and an economic crisis. I reserve the balance of my time. Amendment No. 11 by Mr. FLAKE of The devastating effects of the mortgage crisis Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, I Arizona; continue driving unemployment. In the last claim the time in opposition. Amendment No. 12 by Mr. FLAKE of year, unemployment in my district has almost The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman Arizona; doubled from 6.7% to 12.9%, far surpassing from Missouri is recognized for 5 min- Amendment No. 13 by Mr. FLAKE of the national average. The technology sector is utes. Arizona; Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, fund- one of the few bright spots—in my District, the Amendment No. 14 by Mr. FLAKE of ing recommendations included in this number of jobs in technology and health care Arizona; bill were made in full compliance with are projected to double in the next five years. Amendment No. 15 by Mr. FLAKE of the applicable rules and procedures of In an effort to capitalize on growth in the Arizona; the House. In addition, the Small Busi- technology and health sectors, the Cities of Amendment No. 16 by Mr. FLAKE of ness Administration was given an op- Loma Linda and Grand Terrace began a com- Arizona; portunity to vet this project and pro- prehensive effort to connect homes, business Amendment No. 17 by Mr. FLAKE of vided the committee with no negative and teaching institutions to a community- Arizona. feedback regarding the project or the based advanced fiber-optic network. This pro- The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes grantee. gram complements the national effort to up- the time for any electronic vote after Unfortunately, Mr. LEWIS, the spon- grade connectivity infrastructure and promote the first vote in this series. creation of highly skilled jobs. From employing sor of the amendment, was unable to AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. PRICE OF come to the floor due to other impor- and training skilled network technicians to at- GEORGIA tant business. tracting cutting-edge small business, the net- The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished I yield back the balance of my time. work has successfully approached the national business is the demand for a recorded Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, we and local economic development goals. The vote on the amendment offered by the program has stalled, however, and the com- passed a milestone that probably we gentleman from Georgia (Mr. PRICE) on shouldn’t be proud of. Just last week, I munities are hard-pressed to find the funds to which further proceedings were post- think, the Webster dictionary finally complete it. Credit markets and investment poned and on which the noes prevailed put the definition of ‘‘earmark’’ in its dollars have dried up because of the drastic by voice vote. dictionary, not the traditional defini- economic downturn in Southern California. The Clerk will redesignate the tion that I was used to as a kid on a Small cities like Loma Linda and Grand Ter- amendment. race have been especially impacted, and are ranch where you mark cattle, but rath- The Clerk redesignated the amend- faced with being unable to finance the very in- er, earmark as a designation of dollars ment. frastructure that can help lead to economic re- from the Congress by a particular Con- RECORDED VOTE gressman. covery. This request will complete the program The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote When we passed that milestone, I and provide fiber-optic connectivity to 95% of has been demanded. think we’ve probably gone too far. the community. A recorded vote was ordered. When it’s in the lexicon so frequently It is my belief that this proven program will The vote was taken by electronic de- that the dictionaries are now picking it play an integral role in the economic recovery vice, and there were—ayes 146, noes 279, up, the appropriators have been trying of my District and southern California. I ask not voting 14, as follows: to find earmark in the Constitution for my colleagues to support the Connected Com- years without success. At least they munities project and defeat this amendment. [Roll No. 555] will find it now in the dictionary. Mr. FLAKE. I yield back the balance AYES—146 That’s not something we should be of my time. Aderholt Bartlett Bishop (UT) proud of. The Acting CHAIR. The question is Akin Barton (TX) Blackburn Alexander Biggert Blunt At some point we do have to stand up on the amendment offered by the gen- Austria Bilbray Boehner and say we’ve got to stop this when we tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). Bachmann Bilirakis Bonner

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:49 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.130 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H8256 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2009 Bono Mack Guthrie Olson Markey (MA) Perlmutter Sires [Roll No. 556] Boozman Hall (TX) Paul Marshall Perriello Skelton Boustany Harper Paulsen Massa Peters Slaughter AYES—172 Brady (PA) Hastings (WA) Petri Matheson Peterson Smith (WA) Aderholt Flake Myrick Brady (TX) Heller Pitts Matsui Pierluisi Snyder Akin Fleming Neugebauer Bright Hensarling Platts McCarthy (NY) Pingree (ME) Speier Alexander Forbes Nunes Broun (GA) Herger Poe (TX) McCollum Polis (CO) Spratt Arcuri Foxx Nye McCotter Pomeroy Brown (SC) Hoekstra Posey Stark Austria Franks (AZ) Olson Burton (IN) Hunter Price (GA) McDermott Price (NC) Stupak Bachmann Frelinghuysen Paul Buyer Issa Rehberg McGovern Putnam Sutton Bachus Gallegly Paulsen Calvert Jenkins Reichert McHugh Quigley Tanner Bartlett Garrett (NJ) Perlmutter Camp Johnson (IL) Roe (TN) McIntyre Radanovich Taylor Barton (TX) Gingrey (GA) Campbell Johnson, Sam Rogers (AL) McMahon Rahall Peters Teague Bean Gohmert Petri Cantor Jordan (OH) Rogers (KY) McNerney Rangel Biggert Goodlatte Thompson (CA) Pitts Cao Kaptur Rohrabacher Meek (FL) Reyes Thompson (MS) Bilbray Granger Meeks (NY) Richardson Poe (TX) Capito King (IA) Rooney Thornberry Bilirakis Graves Melancon Rodriguez Posey Carter Kingston Roskam Tierney Bishop (UT) Guthrie Cassidy Kirk Royce Miller (MI) Ros-Lehtinen Price (GA) Titus Blackburn Hall (TX) Chaffetz Kline (MN) Ryan (WI) Miller (NC) Ross Putnam Tonko Blunt Harper Cleaver Lamborn Scalise Miller, Gary Rothman (NJ) Radanovich Towns Boehner Hastings (WA) Coble Latham Schmidt Miller, George Roybal-Allard Rehberg Tsongas Bonner Heller Coffman (CO) Latta Schock Minnick Ruppersberger Reichert Turner Bono Mack Hensarling Cole Lee (NY) Sensenbrenner Mitchell Rush Roe (TN) Upton Boozman Herger Conaway Linder Sessions Mollohan Ryan (OH) Rogers (AL) Van Hollen Boren Hoekstra Crenshaw Luetkemeyer Shadegg Moore (KS) Sablan Rogers (KY) Visclosky Boustany Hunter Culberson Lummis Shimkus Moore (WI) Salazar Brady (TX) Inglis Rogers (MI) Walden Davis (KY) Mack Shuster Moran (VA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Bright Issa Rohrabacher Walz Deal (GA) Manzullo Smith (NE) Murphy (CT) T. Broun (GA) Jenkins Rooney Wasserman DeFazio Marchant Smith (NJ) Murphy (NY) Sanchez, Loretta Brown (SC) Johnson (IL) Ros-Lehtinen Schultz Dreier McCarthy (CA) Smith (TX) Murphy, Patrick Sarbanes Brown-Waite, Johnson, Sam Roskam Waters Duncan McCaul Souder Murphy, Tim Schakowsky Ginny Jones Royce Murtha Schauer Watson Fallin McClintock Stearns Buchanan Jordan (OH) Ryan (WI) Flake McHenry Sullivan Nadler (NY) Schiff Watt Burgess King (IA) Scalise Fleming McKeon Terry Neal (MA) Schrader Waxman Burton (IN) Kingston Schmidt Forbes McMorris Thompson (PA) Nye Schwartz Weiner Buyer Kline (MN) Sensenbrenner Foxx Rodgers Tiahrt Oberstar Scott (GA) Welch Calvert Kratovil Sessions Franks (AZ) Mica Tiberi Obey Serrano Wexler Camp Lamborn Shadegg Gallegly Michaud Wamp Olver Sestak Whitfield Campbell Lance Shimkus Garrett (NJ) Miller (FL) Westmoreland Ortiz Shea-Porter Wilson (OH) Cantor Latham Gingrey (GA) Moran (KS) Wilson (SC) Pallone Sherman Woolsey Shuster Cao LaTourette Simpson Gohmert Myrick Wittman Pascrell Shuler Wu Cassidy Latta Smith (NE) Goodlatte Napolitano Wolf Pastor (AZ) Simpson Yarmuth Castle Linder Smith (TX) Granger Neugebauer Young (AK) Chaffetz Luetkemeyer Smith (WA) Graves Nunes Young (FL) NOT VOTING—14 Childers Lummis Souder Barrett (SC) Faleomavaega Rogers (MI) Cleaver Lungren, Daniel Stearns NOES—279 Bordallo Lucas Scott (VA) Coble E. Burgess Norton Coffman (CO) Sullivan Abercrombie Cummings Himes Space Mack Costa Payne Cole Taylor Ackerman Dahlkemper Hinchey Vela´ zquez Manzullo Engel Pence Conaway Thompson (PA) Adler (NJ) Davis (AL) Hinojosa Marchant Costello Thornberry Altmire Davis (CA) Hirono Marshall Crenshaw Tiahrt Andrews Davis (IL) Hodes McCarthy (CA) b 1746 Culberson Tiberi Arcuri Davis (TN) Holden McCaul Davis (KY) Upton Baca DeGette Holt McClintock Messrs. COHEN, TIERNEY, Mrs. Deal (GA) Walden Bachus Delahunt Honda McCotter Dent Wamp Baird DeLauro Hoyer MCCARTHY of New York, Messrs. McHenry Diaz-Balart, L. Westmoreland Baldwin Dent Inglis COURTNEY, HINOJOSA, CARNEY, McKeon Diaz-Balart, M. Whitfield Barrow Diaz-Balart, L. Inslee McMorris LEVIN, Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Dreier Wilson (SC) Bean Diaz-Balart, M. Israel Rodgers Florida, Messrs. BERRY and KEN- Duncan Wittman Becerra Dicks Jackson (IL) Mica Ehlers Wolf Berkley Dingell Jackson-Lee NEDY, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Miller (FL) Emerson Young (AK) Berman Doggett (TX) and Ms. BEAN changed their vote from Miller, Gary Fallin Minnick Young (FL) Berry Donnelly (IN) Johnson (GA) ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Bishop (GA) Doyle Johnson, E. B. Bishop (NY) Driehaus Jones Messrs. PETRI, CULBERSON, NOES—250 Blumenauer Edwards (MD) Kagen SMITH of Texas, and DEFAZIO Abercrombie Clyburn Fortenberry Boccieri Edwards (TX) Kanjorski changed their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Ackerman Cohen Foster Boren Ehlers Kennedy Adler (NJ) Connolly (VA) Frank (MA) Boswell Ellison Kildee So the amendment was rejected. Altmire Conyers Fudge Boucher Ellsworth Kilpatrick (MI) The result of the vote was announced Andrews Cooper Gerlach Boyd Emerson Kilroy as above recorded. Baca Costa Giffords Braley (IA) Eshoo Kind Baird Courtney Gonzalez Brown, Corrine Etheridge King (NY) AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MRS. EMERSON Baldwin Crowley Gordon (TN) Brown-Waite, Farr Kirkpatrick (AZ) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Barrow Cuellar Grayson Ginny Fattah Kissell Becerra Cummings Green, Al Buchanan Filner Klein (FL) business is the demand for a recorded Berkley Dahlkemper Green, Gene Butterfield Fortenberry Kosmas vote on the amendment offered by the Berman Davis (AL) Griffith Capps Foster Kratovil gentlewoman from Missouri (Mrs. Berry Davis (CA) Grijalva Capuano Frank (MA) Kucinich Bishop (GA) Davis (IL) Gutierrez Cardoza Frelinghuysen Lance EMERSON) on which further proceedings Bishop (NY) Davis (TN) Hall (NY) Carnahan Fudge Langevin were postponed and on which the noes Blumenauer DeFazio Halvorson Carney Gerlach Larsen (WA) prevailed by voice vote. Boccieri DeGette Hare Carson (IN) Giffords Larson (CT) Boswell Delahunt Harman Castle Gonzalez LaTourette The Clerk will redesignate the Boucher DeLauro Hastings (FL) Castor (FL) Gordon (TN) Lee (CA) amendment. Boyd Dicks Heinrich Chandler Grayson Levin The Clerk redesignated the amend- Brady (PA) Dingell Herseth Sandlin Childers Green, Al Lewis (CA) Brown, Corrine Doggett Higgins Christensen Green, Gene Lewis (GA) ment. Butterfield Donnelly (IN) Hill Chu Griffith Lipinski RECORDED VOTE Capps Doyle Himes Clarke Grijalva LoBiondo Capuano Driehaus Hinchey Clay Gutierrez Loebsack The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Cardoza Edwards (MD) Hinojosa Clyburn Hall (NY) Lofgren, Zoe has been demanded. Carnahan Edwards (TX) Hirono Cohen Halvorson Lowey A recorded vote was ordered. Carney Ellison Hodes Connolly (VA) Hare Luja´ n Carson (IN) Ellsworth Holden Conyers Harman Lungren, Daniel The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Castor (FL) Engel Holt Cooper Hastings (FL) E. minute vote. Chandler Eshoo Honda Costello Heinrich Lynch The vote was taken by electronic de- Christensen Etheridge Hoyer Courtney Herseth Sandlin Maffei Chu Farr Inslee Crowley Higgins Maloney vice, and there were—ayes 172, noes 250, Clarke Fattah Israel Cuellar Hill Markey (CO) not voting 17, as follows: Clay Filner Jackson (IL)

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:49 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.046 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE July 16, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8257 Jackson-Lee Miller (MI) Schiff A recorded vote was ordered. Etheridge Lowey Rothman (NJ) (TX) Miller (NC) Schock Farr Luja´ n Roybal-Allard Johnson (GA) Mitchell Schrader The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Fattah Lynch Ruppersberger Johnson, E. B. Mollohan Schwartz minute vote. Filner Maffei Rush Kagen Moore (KS) Scott (GA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Foster Maloney Ryan (OH) Kanjorski Moore (WI) Serrano vice, and there were—ayes 184, noes 247, Frank (MA) Markey (CO) Sablan Kaptur Moran (KS) Sestak Fudge Markey (MA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Kildee Moran (VA) Shea-Porter not voting 8, as follows: Gonzalez Marshall T. Kilpatrick (MI) Murphy (CT) Sherman [Roll No. 557] Gordon (TN) Massa Sanchez, Loretta Kilroy Murphy (NY) Shuler Grayson Matheson Sarbanes Kind Murphy, Patrick Green, Al Matsui Sires AYES—184 Schakowsky King (NY) Murphy, Tim Green, Gene McCarthy (NY) Skelton Aderholt Foxx Miller, Gary Schauer Kirk Murtha Griffith McCollum Slaughter Adler (NJ) Franks (AZ) Mitchell Schiff Kirkpatrick (AZ) Nadler (NY) Grijalva McDermott Akin Frelinghuysen Moran (KS) Schrader Kissell Napolitano Smith (NJ) Hall (NY) McGovern Alexander Gallegly Schwartz Klein (FL) Neal (MA) Snyder Murphy, Patrick Halvorson McHugh Altmire Garrett (NJ) Kosmas Oberstar Space Myrick Hare McIntyre Scott (GA) Arcuri Gerlach Kucinich Obey Speier Neugebauer Harman McMahon Serrano Austria Giffords Langevin Ortiz Spratt Nunes Hastings (FL) McNerney Sestak Bachmann Gingrey (GA) Larsen (WA) Pallone Stark Nye Herseth Sandlin Meek (FL) Shea-Porter Bachus Gohmert Larson (CT) Pascrell Stupak Olson Higgins Meeks (NY) Sherman Bartlett Goodlatte Lee (CA) Pastor (AZ) Sutton Paul Hill Michaud Shuler Barton (TX) Granger Lee (NY) Payne Tanner Paulsen Himes Miller (NC) Sires Biggert Graves Levin Perriello Teague Peters Hinchey Miller, George Skelton Bilbray Guthrie Lewis (GA) Peterson Terry Petri Hinojosa Minnick Slaughter Bilirakis Gutierrez Lipinski Pierluisi Pitts Hirono Mollohan Smith (WA) Thompson (CA) Bishop (UT) Hall (TX) LoBiondo Pingree (ME) Hodes Moore (KS) Thompson (MS) Blackburn Harper Platts Snyder Loebsack Platts Holden Moore (WI) Tierney Blunt Hastings (WA) Poe (TX) Space Lofgren, Zoe Polis (CO) Holt Moran (VA) Titus Boehner Heinrich Posey Speier Lowey Pomeroy Honda Murphy (CT) Tonko Bonner Heller Price (GA) Spratt Luja´ n Price (NC) Hoyer Murphy (NY) Towns Bono Mack Hensarling Putnam Stark Lynch Quigley Inglis Murphy, Tim Tsongas Boozman Herger Radanovich Stupak Maffei Rahall Inslee Murtha Turner Boren Hoekstra Rehberg Sutton Maloney Reyes Israel Nadler (NY) Van Hollen Boustany Hunter Reichert Tanner Markey (CO) Richardson Jackson (IL) Napolitano Visclosky Brady (TX) Issa Roe (TN) Teague Markey (MA) Rodriguez Jackson-Lee Neal (MA) Walz Bright Jenkins Rogers (AL) Thompson (CA) Massa Ross (TX) Norton Wasserman Broun (GA) Johnson (IL) Rogers (MI) Thompson (MS) Matheson Rothman (NJ) Johnson (GA) Oberstar Schultz Brown (SC) Johnson, Sam Rohrabacher Tierney Matsui Roybal-Allard Johnson, E. B. Obey Waters Brown-Waite, Jones Rooney Titus McCarthy (NY) Ruppersberger Kagen Olver Ginny Jordan (OH) Ros-Lehtinen Tonko McCollum Rush Watson Kanjorski Ortiz Buchanan King (IA) Roskam Towns McDermott Ryan (OH) Watt Kaptur Pallone Burgess King (NY) Royce Tsongas McHugh Sablan Waxman Kennedy Pascrell Burton (IN) Kingston Turner McIntyre Salazar Weiner Ryan (WI) Kildee Pastor (AZ) Buyer Kirk McMahon Sa´ nchez, Linda Welch Scalise Kilpatrick (MI) Payne Van Hollen Calvert Kirkpatrick (AZ) McNerney T. Wexler Schmidt Kilroy Perlmutter Visclosky Camp Kline (MN) Meek (FL) Sanchez, Loretta Wilson (OH) Schock Kind Perriello Walz Campbell Kratovil Meeks (NY) Sarbanes Woolsey Sensenbrenner Kissell Peterson Wasserman Cantor Lamborn Melancon Schakowsky Wu Sessions Klein (FL) Pierluisi Schultz Cao Lance Michaud Schauer Yarmuth Shadegg Kosmas Pingree (ME) Waters Capito Larson (CT) Shimkus Kucinich Polis (CO) Watson Carter Latham NOT VOTING—17 Shuster Langevin Pomeroy Watt Cassidy Latta Barrett (SC) Kennedy Olver Simpson Larsen (WA) Price (NC) Waxman Castle Lee (NY) Bordallo Lewis (CA) Smith (NE) LaTourette Quigley Weiner Pence Chaffetz Linder Braley (IA) Lucas Smith (NJ) Lee (CA) Rahall Welch Rangel Childers LoBiondo Capito McGovern Smith (TX) Levin Rangel Wexler Scott (VA) Coble Luetkemeyer Carter Miller, George Souder Lewis (CA) Reyes Wilson (OH) Vela´ zquez Coffman (CO) Lummis Faleomavaega Norton Stearns Lewis (GA) Richardson Woolsey Cole Lungren, Daniel Lipinski Rodriguez Wu Conaway E. Sullivan ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Loebsack Rogers (KY) Yarmuth Cooper Mack Taylor The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Lofgren, Zoe Ross Young (AK) Culberson Manzullo Terry Thompson (PA) There is 1 minute remaining in this Davis (KY) Marchant NOT VOTING—8 vote. Deal (GA) McCarthy (CA) Thornberry Dent McCaul Tiahrt Barrett (SC) Lucas Scott (VA) b 1749 Diaz-Balart, L. McClintock Tiberi Bordallo Pence Vela´ zquez Diaz-Balart, M. McCotter Upton Faleomavaega Salazar So the amendment was rejected. Walden Dreier McHenry ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR The result of the vote was announced Driehaus McKeon Wamp as above recorded. Duncan McMorris Westmoreland The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Stated against: Fallin Rodgers Whitfield There is 1 minute remaining in this Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Chair, on rollcall Flake Melancon Wilson (SC) vote. No. 556, had I been present, I would have Fleming Mica Wittman Forbes Miller (FL) Wolf voted ‘‘no.’’ Fortenberry Miller (MI) Young (FL) b 1753 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chair, on rollcall Nos. NOES—247 So the amendment was rejected. 555 and 556, had I been present, I would Abercrombie Capps Cummings The result of the vote was announced Ackerman Capuano Dahlkemper as above recorded. have voted ‘‘no.’’ Andrews Cardoza Davis (AL) AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MRS. Baca Carnahan Davis (CA) Stated for: BLACKBURN Baird Carney Davis (IL) Mr. INGLIS. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 557, The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Baldwin Carson (IN) Davis (TN) had I been present, I would have voted ’’aye.’’ Barrow Castor (FL) DeFazio business is the demand for a recorded Bean Chandler DeGette AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF vote on the amendment offered by the Becerra Christensen Delahunt GEORGIA gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. Berkley Chu DeLauro The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Berman Clarke Dicks business is the demand for a recorded BLACKBURN) on which further pro- Berry Clay Dingell ceedings were postponed and on which Bishop (GA) Cleaver Doggett vote on the amendment offered by the the noes prevailed by voice vote. Bishop (NY) Clyburn Donnelly (IN) gentleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN) The Clerk will redesignate the Blumenauer Cohen Doyle on which further proceedings were Boccieri Connolly (VA) Edwards (MD) amendment. Boswell Conyers Edwards (TX) postponed and on which the noes pre- The Clerk redesignated the amend- Boucher Costa Ehlers vailed by voice vote. ment. Boyd Costello Ellison The Clerk will redesignate the Brady (PA) Courtney Ellsworth RECORDED VOTE amendment. Braley (IA) Crenshaw Emerson The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Brown, Corrine Crowley Engel The Clerk redesignated the amend- has been demanded. Butterfield Cuellar Eshoo ment.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:49 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.048 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H8258 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2009 RECORDED VOTE Frelinghuysen Luja´ n Ross A recorded vote was ordered. Fudge Lynch Rothman (NJ) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Giffords Maffei Roybal-Allard The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- has been demanded. Gonzalez Maloney Ruppersberger minute vote. A recorded vote was ordered. Gordon (TN) Markey (CO) Rush The vote was taken by electronic de- Grayson Markey (MA) The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Ryan (OH) vice, and there were—ayes 89, noes 342, Green, Al Marshall Sablan minute vote. Green, Gene Massa Salazar not voting 8, as follows: The vote was taken by electronic de- Griffith Matheson Sa´ nchez, Linda [Roll No. 559] Grijalva Matsui vice, and there were—ayes 149, noes 282, T. Gutierrez McCarthy (NY) Sanchez, Loretta AYES—89 not voting 8, as follows: Hall (NY) McCollum Sarbanes Bachmann Hall (TX) Minnick Halvorson McDermott [Roll No. 558] Schakowsky Bishop (NY) Heller Moran (KS) Hare McGovern Schauer Bishop (UT) Hensarling Myrick AYES—149 Harman McHugh Schiff Blackburn Herger Neugebauer Hastings (FL) McIntyre Aderholt Gohmert Olson Boehner Hoekstra Nunes Heinrich McMahon Schrader Akin Goodlatte Paul Boustany Inglis Olson Herseth Sandlin McNerney Schwartz Alexander Granger Paulsen Brady (TX) Issa Paul Higgins Meek (FL) Scott (GA) Austria Graves Bright Jenkins Petri Petri Hill Meeks (NY) Serrano Bachmann Guthrie Broun (GA) Johnson (IL) Pitts Pitts Himes Melancon Sestak Bachus Hall (TX) Burgess Johnson, Sam Platts Platts Hinchey Michaud Shea-Porter Bartlett Harper Buyer Jordan (OH) Price (GA) Poe (TX) Hinojosa Miller (NC) Sherman Barton (TX) Hastings (WA) Campbell Kind Roe (TN) Posey Hirono Miller, George Shuler Biggert Heller Cassidy King (IA) Rohrabacher Price (GA) Hodes Minnick Simpson Bilirakis Hensarling Chaffetz Kirk Royce Radanovich Holden Mitchell Sires Bishop (UT) Herger Coble Kline (MN) Ryan (WI) Rehberg Holt Mollohan Skelton Blackburn Hoekstra Coffman (CO) Lamborn Scalise Reichert Honda Moore (KS) Slaughter Blunt Hunter Conaway Latta Schmidt Roe (TN) Hoyer Moore (WI) Smith (NJ) Boehner Issa Cooper Linder Sensenbrenner Rogers (AL) Inglis Moran (VA) Bonner Johnson (IL) Smith (WA) Ehlers Luetkemeyer Sessions Inslee Murphy (CT) Boozman Johnson, Sam Rogers (KY) Snyder Fallin Lummis Shadegg Israel Murphy (NY) Boustany Jones Rogers (MI) Speier Flake Lungren, Daniel Shimkus Jackson (IL) Murphy, Patrick Brady (TX) Jordan (OH) Rohrabacher Spratt Fleming E. Smith (NE) Jackson-Lee Murphy, Tim Broun (GA) King (IA) Rooney Stark Fortenberry Mack Speier (TX) Murtha Brown (SC) Kingston Roskam Stupak Foxx Matheson Stearns Jenkins Nadler (NY) Burgess Kline (MN) Royce Sutton Franks (AZ) McCaul Sullivan Johnson (GA) Napolitano Burton (IN) Lamborn Ryan (WI) Tanner Garrett (NJ) McClintock Thornberry Johnson, E. B. Neal (MA) Buyer Latham Scalise Taylor Giffords McCotter Tiberi Kagen Norton Calvert LaTourette Schmidt Teague Gohmert McHenry Wamp Kanjorski Nye Camp Latta Schock Thompson (CA) Goodlatte McMahon Westmoreland Kaptur Oberstar Campbell Lee (NY) Sensenbrenner Thompson (MS) Graves Miller (FL) Wilson (SC) Kildee Obey Cantor Lewis (CA) Sessions Tierney Kilpatrick (MI) Olver Capito Linder Titus NOES—342 Shadegg Kilroy Ortiz Carter Luetkemeyer Tonko Shimkus Kind Pallone Abercrombie Carter Forbes Chaffetz Lummis Towns Shuster King (NY) Pascrell Ackerman Castle Foster Coble Lungren, Daniel Tsongas Smith (NE) Kirk Pastor (AZ) Aderholt Castor (FL) Frank (MA) Coffman (CO) E. Turner Smith (TX) Kirkpatrick (AZ) Payne Adler (NJ) Chandler Frelinghuysen Cole Mack Souder Kissell Perlmutter Van Hollen Akin Childers Fudge Conaway Manzullo Space Klein (FL) Perriello Visclosky Alexander Christensen Gallegly Culberson Marchant Stearns Kosmas Peters Walden Altmire Chu Gerlach Davis (KY) McCarthy (CA) Sullivan Kratovil Peterson Walz Andrews Clarke Gingrey (GA) Deal (GA) McCaul Terry Kucinich Pierluisi Wasserman Arcuri Clay Gonzalez Dent McClintock Thompson (PA) Lance Pingree (ME) Schultz Austria Cleaver Gordon (TN) Dreier McCotter Langevin Polis (CO) Waters Baca Clyburn Granger Duncan McHenry Thornberry Larsen (WA) Pomeroy Watson Bachus Cohen Grayson Emerson McKeon Tiahrt Larson (CT) Price (NC) Watt Baird Cole Green, Al Fallin McMorris Tiberi Lee (CA) Putnam Waxman Baldwin Connolly (VA) Green, Gene Flake Rodgers Upton Levin Quigley Weiner Barrow Conyers Griffith Fleming Mica Wamp Lewis (GA) Rahall Welch Bartlett Costa Grijalva Forbes Miller (FL) Westmoreland Lipinski Rangel Wexler Barton (TX) Costello Guthrie Foxx Miller (MI) Whitfield LoBiondo Reyes Wilson (OH) Bean Courtney Gutierrez Franks (AZ) Miller, Gary Wilson (SC) Loebsack Richardson Woolsey Becerra Crenshaw Hall (NY) Gallegly Moran (KS) Wittman Lofgren, Zoe Rodriguez Wu Berkley Crowley Halvorson Garrett (NJ) Myrick Wolf Lowey Ros-Lehtinen Yarmuth Berman Cuellar Hare Gerlach Neugebauer Young (AK) Berry Culberson Harman Gingrey (GA) Nunes Young (FL) NOT VOTING—8 Biggert Cummings Harper Bilbray Dahlkemper Hastings (FL) NOES—282 Barrett (SC) Kennedy Scott (VA) Bordallo Lucas Vela´ zquez Bilirakis Davis (AL) Hastings (WA) Abercrombie Buchanan Dahlkemper Faleomavaega Pence Bishop (GA) Davis (CA) Heinrich Ackerman Butterfield Davis (AL) Blumenauer Davis (IL) Herseth Sandlin Adler (NJ) Cao Davis (CA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Blunt Davis (KY) Higgins Altmire Capps Davis (IL) The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Boccieri Davis (TN) Hill Andrews Capuano Davis (TN) Bonner Deal (GA) Himes Arcuri Cardoza DeFazio Thirty seconds remain in this vote. Bono Mack DeFazio Hinchey Baca Carnahan DeGette b 1756 Boozman DeGette Hinojosa Baird Carney Delahunt Boren Delahunt Hirono Baldwin Carson (IN) DeLauro So the amendment was rejected. Boswell DeLauro Hodes Barrow Cassidy Diaz-Balart, L. The result of the vote was announced Boucher Dent Holden Bean Castle Diaz-Balart, M. Boyd Diaz-Balart, L. Holt Becerra Castor (FL) Dicks as above recorded. Brady (PA) Diaz-Balart, M. Honda Berkley Chandler Dingell AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Braley (IA) Dicks Hoyer Berman Childers Doggett The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Brown (SC) Dingell Hunter Berry Christensen Donnelly (IN) Brown, Corrine Doggett Inslee Bilbray Chu Doyle business is the demand for a recorded Brown-Waite, Donnelly (IN) Israel Bishop (GA) Clarke Driehaus vote on the amendment offered by the Ginny Doyle Jackson (IL) Bishop (NY) Clay Edwards (MD) gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Buchanan Dreier Jackson-Lee Blumenauer Cleaver Edwards (TX) on which further proceedings were Burton (IN) Driehaus (TX) Boccieri Clyburn Ehlers Butterfield Duncan Johnson (GA) Bono Mack Cohen Ellison postponed and on which the noes pre- Calvert Edwards (MD) Johnson, E. B. Boren Connolly (VA) Ellsworth vailed by voice vote. Camp Edwards (TX) Jones Boswell Conyers Engel The Clerk will redesignate the Cantor Ellison Kagen Boucher Cooper Eshoo amendment. Cao Ellsworth Kanjorski Boyd Costa Etheridge Capito Emerson Kaptur Brady (PA) Costello Farr The Clerk redesignated the amend- Capps Engel Kildee Braley (IA) Courtney Fattah ment. Capuano Eshoo Kilpatrick (MI) Bright Crenshaw Filner RECORDED VOTE Cardoza Etheridge Kilroy Brown, Corrine Crowley Fortenberry Carnahan Farr King (NY) Brown-Waite, Cuellar Foster The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Carney Fattah Kingston Ginny Cummings Frank (MA) has been demanded. Carson (IN) Filner Kirkpatrick (AZ)

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:49 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.138 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE July 16, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8259 Kissell Murphy, Tim Schwartz The vote was taken by electronic de- Kaptur Moore (WI) Schwartz Klein (FL) Murtha Scott (GA) vice, and there were—ayes 115, noes 314, Kildee Moran (VA) Scott (GA) Kosmas Nadler (NY) Serrano Kilpatrick (MI) Murphy (CT) Serrano Kratovil Napolitano Sestak not voting 10, as follows: Kilroy Murphy (NY) Sestak Kucinich Neal (MA) Shea-Porter [Roll No. 560] King (NY) Murphy, Patrick Shea-Porter Lance Norton Sherman Kirkpatrick (AZ) Murphy, Tim Sherman Langevin Nye Shuler AYES—115 Kissell Murtha Shuler Larsen (WA) Oberstar Shuster Akin Graves Neugebauer Klein (FL) Nadler (NY) Shuster Larson (CT) Obey Kosmas Napolitano Simpson Austria Hall (TX) Nunes Simpson Latham Olver Kratovil Neal (MA) Sires Bachmann Heller Olson Sires LaTourette Ortiz Skelton Bean Hensarling Kucinich Norton Skelton Lee (CA) Paul Pallone Slaughter Biggert Herger Langevin Nye Slaughter Lee (NY) Paulsen Pascrell Smith (NJ) Bilbray Hoekstra Larsen (WA) Oberstar Smith (NJ) Levin Petri Pastor (AZ) Smith (TX) Bishop (UT) Inglis Larson (CT) Obey Smith (TX) Lewis (CA) Pitts Paulsen Smith (WA) Blackburn Issa Latham Ortiz Smith (WA) Lewis (GA) Payne Platts LaTourette Pallone Snyder Boehner Jenkins Snyder Lipinski Perlmutter Poe (TX) Lee (CA) Pascrell Souder Boustany Johnson (IL) Space LoBiondo Perriello Price (GA) Levin Pastor (AZ) Space Brady (TX) Johnson, Sam Speier Loebsack Peters Roe (TN) Lewis (CA) Payne Spratt Bright Jordan (OH) Spratt Lofgren, Zoe Peterson Rogers (MI) Lewis (GA) Perlmutter Stark Broun (GA) Kind Stark Lowey Pierluisi Lipinski Perriello Stupak Brown-Waite, King (IA) Rohrabacher Stupak Luja´ n Pingree (ME) LoBiondo Peters Sutton Ginny Kingston Rooney Sutton Lynch Poe (TX) Loebsack Peterson Tanner Buchanan Kirk Roskam Tanner Maffei Polis (CO) Lofgren, Zoe Pierluisi Taylor Burgess Kline (MN) Royce Maloney Pomeroy Lowey Pingree (ME) Taylor Teague Burton (IN) Lamborn Ryan (WI) Manzullo Posey Luja´ n Polis (CO) Teague Terry Campbell Lance Scalise Marchant Price (NC) Lynch Pomeroy Thompson (CA) Thompson (CA) Cantor Latta Schauer Markey (CO) Putnam Maffei Posey Thompson (MS) Cassidy Lee (NY) Schmidt Markey (MA) Thompson (MS) Thompson (PA) Quigley Castle Linder Maloney Price (NC) Marshall Thompson (PA) Schock Tiahrt Radanovich Chaffetz Luetkemeyer Markey (CO) Putnam Massa Tiahrt Sensenbrenner Tierney Rahall Coble Lummis Markey (MA) Quigley Matsui Tierney Sessions Titus Rangel Coffman (CO) Lungren, Daniel Marshall Radanovich McCarthy (CA) Titus Shadegg Tonko Rehberg Conaway E. Massa Rahall McCarthy (NY) Tonko Shimkus Towns Reichert Cooper Mack Matheson Rangel McCollum Towns Smith (NE) Tsongas Reyes Deal (GA) Manzullo Matsui Rehberg McDermott Tsongas Souder Turner Richardson Dent Marchant McCarthy (NY) Reichert McGovern Turner Stearns Van Hollen Rodriguez Duncan McCarthy (CA) McCollum Reyes McHugh Upton Visclosky Rogers (AL) Ehlers McCaul Sullivan McDermott Richardson McIntyre Van Hollen Walz Rogers (KY) Fallin McClintock Terry McGovern Rodriguez McKeon Visclosky Wasserman Rogers (MI) Flake McCotter Thornberry McHugh Rogers (AL) McMorris Walden Schultz Rooney Fleming McHenry Tiberi McIntyre Ros-Lehtinen Rodgers Walz Waters Ros-Lehtinen Fortenberry McMorris Upton McKeon Ross McNerney Wasserman Watson Roskam Foxx Rodgers Walden McMahon Rothman (NJ) Meek (FL) Schultz Watt Ross Franks (AZ) Miller (FL) Wamp McNerney Roybal-Allard Meeks (NY) Waters Waxman Rothman (NJ) Garrett (NJ) Minnick Westmoreland Meek (FL) Ruppersberger Melancon Watson Weiner Roybal-Allard Gohmert Moran (KS) Wilson (SC) Meeks (NY) Rush Mica Watt Welch Ruppersberger Goodlatte Myrick Wittman Melancon Ryan (OH) Michaud Rush Waxman Mica Sablan Wexler Miller (MI) Ryan (OH) Weiner NOES—314 Michaud Salazar Whitfield Miller (NC) Sablan Welch Miller (MI) Sa´ nchez, Linda Wilson (OH) Miller, Gary Salazar Wexler Abercrombie Chandler Forbes Miller (NC) T. Wolf Miller, George Sa´ nchez, Linda Whitfield Ackerman Childers Foster Miller, Gary Sanchez, Loretta Woolsey Mitchell T. Wilson (OH) Aderholt Christensen Frank (MA) Miller, George Sarbanes Wu Mollohan Sanchez, Loretta Wittman Adler (NJ) Chu Frelinghuysen Mitchell Schakowsky Yarmuth Moore (KS) Sarbanes Wolf Alexander Clarke Fudge Mollohan Schiff Young (AK) Moore (WI) Schakowsky Woolsey Altmire Clay Gallegly Moore (KS) Schrader Young (FL) Moran (VA) Schauer Wu Andrews Cleaver Gerlach Murphy (CT) Schiff Yarmuth Arcuri Clyburn Giffords NOT VOTING—10 Murphy (NY) Schock Young (AK) Baca Cohen Gingrey (GA) Barrett (SC) Lucas Scott (VA) Murphy, Patrick Schrader Young (FL) Bachus Cole Gonzalez Bordallo Olver Vela´ zquez Baird Connolly (VA) Gordon (TN) Faleomavaega Pence NOT VOTING—8 Baldwin Conyers Granger Kennedy Rogers (KY) Barrett (SC) Kennedy Scott (VA) Barrow Costa Grayson ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Bordallo Lucas Vela´ zquez Bartlett Costello Green, Al Faleomavaega Pence Barton (TX) Courtney Green, Gene The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Becerra Crenshaw Griffith There is 1 minute remaining in this ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Berkley Crowley Grijalva vote. The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Berman Cuellar Guthrie Berry Culberson Gutierrez There is 1 minute remaining in this Bilirakis Cummings Hall (NY) b 1802 vote. Bishop (GA) Dahlkemper Halvorson So the amendment was rejected. Bishop (NY) Davis (AL) Hare b 1800 The result of the vote was announced Blumenauer Davis (CA) Harman as above recorded. So the amendment was rejected. Blunt Davis (IL) Harper AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE The result of the vote was announced Boccieri Davis (KY) Hastings (FL) Bonner Davis (TN) Hastings (WA) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished as above recorded. Bono Mack DeFazio Heinrich business is the demand for a recorded Boozman DeGette Herseth Sandlin AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE vote on the amendment offered by the The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Boren Delahunt Higgins Boswell DeLauro Hill gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) business is the demand for a recorded Boucher Diaz-Balart, L. Himes on which further proceedings were vote on the amendment offered by the Boyd Diaz-Balart, M. Hinchey postponed and on which the noes pre- gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Brady (PA) Dicks Hinojosa Braley (IA) Dingell Hirono vailed by voice vote. on which further proceedings were Brown (SC) Doggett Hodes The Clerk will redesignate the postponed and on which the noes pre- Brown, Corrine Donnelly (IN) Holden amendment. vailed by voice vote. Butterfield Doyle Holt The Clerk redesignated the amend- The Clerk will redesignate the Buyer Dreier Honda Calvert Driehaus Hoyer ment. amendment. Camp Edwards (MD) Hunter RECORDED VOTE The Clerk redesignated the amend- Cao Edwards (TX) Inslee The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote ment. Capito Ellison Israel Capps Ellsworth Jackson (IL) has been demanded. RECORDED VOTE Capuano Emerson Jackson-Lee A recorded vote was ordered. The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Cardoza Engel (TX) The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- has been demanded. Carnahan Eshoo Johnson (GA) minute vote. A recorded vote was ordered. Carney Etheridge Johnson, E. B. The vote was taken by electronic de- Carson (IN) Farr Jones The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Carter Fattah Kagen vice, and there were—ayes 94, noes 336, minute vote. Castor (FL) Filner Kanjorski not voting 9, as follows:

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:52 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.054 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H8260 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2009 [Roll No. 561] Lofgren, Zoe Pallone Simpson [Roll No. 562] Lowey Pascrell Sires AYES—94 Luja´ n Pastor (AZ) Skelton AYES—93 Austria Graves Nye Lynch Payne Slaughter Austria Gohmert McMorris Bachmann Heller Olson Maffei Perriello Smith (NJ) Bachmann Goodlatte Rodgers Bishop (UT) Hensarling Paul Maloney Peters Smith (TX) Bishop (UT) Heller Miller (FL) Blackburn Herger Paulsen Manzullo Peterson Smith (WA) Blackburn Hensarling Minnick Markey (CO) Pierluisi Boozman Hoekstra Perlmutter Snyder Blunt Herger Myrick Markey (MA) Pingree (ME) Boustany Inglis Petri Souder Boehner Hoekstra Neugebauer Marshall Platts Bright Issa Pitts Space Boozman Inglis Nunes Massa Poe (TX) Broun (GA) Jenkins Price (GA) Speier Boustany Olson Matheson Polis (CO) Issa Brown-Waite, Johnson (IL) Roe (TN) Spratt Brady (TX) Paul Matsui Pomeroy Jenkins Ginny Jordan (OH) Rogers (MI) Stark Bright Johnson (IL) Petri Burgess McCarthy (CA) Posey Broun (GA) Kind Rohrabacher Stupak Johnson, Sam Pitts Campbell King (IA) Rooney McCarthy (NY) Price (NC) Burgess Price (GA) Sutton Jordan (OH) Cassidy Kline (MN) Royce McCollum Putnam Burton (IN) Roe (TN) Tanner Kind Chaffetz Lamborn Ryan (WI) McDermott Quigley Buyer Rogers (MI) Taylor King (IA) Coble Latta Scalise McGovern Radanovich Campbell Rohrabacher Teague Kingston Coffman (CO) Linder Schauer McHugh Rahall Cantor Rooney Thompson (CA) Conaway Luetkemeyer Schmidt McIntyre Rangel Cassidy Kirk Royce Thompson (MS) Cooper Lummis Schock McKeon Rehberg Castle Kline (MN) Ryan (WI) Deal (GA) Lungren, Daniel Sensenbrenner McMahon Reichert Thompson (PA) Chaffetz Lamborn Schmidt Duncan E. Sessions McMorris Reyes Tiahrt Coble Latta Sensenbrenner Ehlers Mack Shadegg Rodgers Richardson Tierney Coffman (CO) Linder Sessions Fallin Marchant Shimkus McNerney Rodriguez Titus Conaway Luetkemeyer Shadegg Flake McCaul Smith (NE) Meek (FL) Rogers (AL) Tonko Cooper Lummis Shimkus Fleming McClintock Stearns Meeks (NY) Rogers (KY) Towns Deal (GA) Lungren, Daniel Smith (NE) Forbes McCotter Sullivan Melancon Ros-Lehtinen Tsongas Fallin E. Stearns Fortenberry McHenry Terry Mica Roskam Turner Flake Mack Sullivan Foxx Miller (FL) Thornberry Michaud Ross Upton Fleming Marchant Terry Franks (AZ) Minnick Tiberi Miller (MI) Rothman (NJ) Van Hollen Fortenberry McCarthy (CA) Thornberry Garrett (NJ) Moran (KS) Wamp Miller (NC) Roybal-Allard Visclosky Foxx McCaul Tiberi Giffords Myrick Westmoreland Miller, Gary Ruppersberger Walden Franks (AZ) McClintock Wamp Gohmert Neugebauer Wilson (SC) Miller, George Rush Walz Garrett (NJ) McCotter Westmoreland Goodlatte Nunes Wittman Mitchell Ryan (OH) Wasserman Gingrey (GA) McHenry Wilson (SC) Mollohan Sablan Schultz Moore (KS) Salazar NOES—336 Waters NOES—337 Moore (WI) Sa´ nchez, Linda Watson Abercrombie Clarke Gutierrez Moran (VA) T. Abercrombie Cohen Guthrie Watt Ackerman Clay Hall (NY) Murphy (CT) Sanchez, Loretta Ackerman Cole Gutierrez Aderholt Cleaver Hall (TX) Murphy (NY) Sarbanes Waxman Aderholt Connolly (VA) Hall (NY) Adler (NJ) Clyburn Halvorson Murphy, Patrick Schakowsky Weiner Adler (NJ) Conyers Hall (TX) Akin Cohen Hare Murphy, Tim Schiff Welch Akin Costa Halvorson Alexander Cole Harman Murtha Schrader Wexler Alexander Costello Hare Altmire Connolly (VA) Harper Nadler (NY) Schwartz Whitfield Altmire Courtney Harman Andrews Conyers Hastings (FL) Napolitano Scott (GA) Wilson (OH) Andrews Crenshaw Harper Arcuri Costa Hastings (WA) Neal (MA) Serrano Wolf Arcuri Crowley Hastings (FL) Baca Costello Heinrich Norton Sestak Woolsey Baca Cuellar Hastings (WA) Bachus Courtney Herseth Sandlin Oberstar Shea-Porter Wu Bachus Culberson Heinrich Baird Crenshaw Higgins Obey Sherman Yarmuth Baird Cummings Herseth Sandlin Baldwin Crowley Hill Olver Shuler Young (AK) Baldwin Dahlkemper Higgins Barrow Cuellar Himes Ortiz Shuster Young (FL) Barrow Davis (AL) Hill Bartlett Culberson Hinchey Bartlett Davis (CA) Himes Barton (TX) Cummings Hinojosa NOT VOTING—9 Barton (TX) Davis (IL) Hinchey Bean Dahlkemper Hirono Bean Davis (KY) Hinojosa Becerra Davis (AL) Hodes Barrett (SC) Ellison Pence Becerra Davis (TN) Hirono Berkley Davis (CA) Holden Bordallo Faleomavaega Scott (VA) Berkley DeFazio Hodes ´ Berman Davis (IL) Holt Boucher Lucas Velazquez Berman DeGette Holden Berry Davis (KY) Honda Berry Delahunt Holt ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Biggert Davis (TN) Hoyer Biggert DeLauro Honda Bilbray DeFazio Hunter The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Bilbray Dent Hoyer Bilirakis DeGette Inslee There is 1 minute remaining in this Bilirakis Diaz-Balart, L. Hunter Bishop (GA) Delahunt Israel Bishop (GA) Diaz-Balart, M. Inslee Bishop (NY) DeLauro Jackson (IL) vote. Bishop (NY) Dicks Israel Blumenauer Dent Jackson-Lee Blumenauer Dingell Jackson (IL) Blunt Diaz-Balart, L. (TX) 1805 Boccieri Doggett Jackson-Lee Boccieri Diaz-Balart, M. Johnson (GA) b Bonner Donnelly (IN) (TX) Boehner Dicks Johnson, E. B. So the amendment was rejected. Bono Mack Doyle Johnson (GA) Bonner Dingell Johnson, Sam Boren Dreier Johnson, E. B. Bono Mack Doggett Jones The result of the vote was announced Boswell Driehaus Jones Boren Donnelly (IN) Kagen as above recorded. Boucher Duncan Kagen Boswell Doyle Kanjorski Boyd Edwards (MD) Kanjorski Boyd Dreier Kaptur AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Brady (PA) Edwards (TX) Kaptur Brady (PA) Driehaus Kennedy The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Braley (IA) Ehlers Kennedy Brady (TX) Edwards (MD) Kildee Brown (SC) Ellison Kildee Braley (IA) Edwards (TX) Kilpatrick (MI) business is the demand for a recorded Brown, Corrine Ellsworth Kilpatrick (MI) Brown (SC) Ellsworth Kilroy vote on the amendment offered by the Brown-Waite, Emerson Kilroy Brown, Corrine Emerson King (NY) gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Ginny Engel King (NY) Buchanan Engel Kingston on which further proceedings were Buchanan Eshoo Kirkpatrick (AZ) Burton (IN) Eshoo Kirk Butterfield Etheridge Kissell Butterfield Etheridge Kirkpatrick (AZ) postponed and on which the noes pre- Calvert Farr Klein (FL) Buyer Farr Kissell vailed by voice vote. Camp Fattah Kosmas Calvert Fattah Klein (FL) The Clerk will redesignate the Cao Filner Kratovil Camp Filner Kosmas Capito Forbes Kucinich Cantor Foster Kratovil amendment. Capps Foster Lance Cao Frank (MA) Kucinich The Clerk redesignated the amend- Capuano Frank (MA) Langevin Capito Frelinghuysen Lance ment. Cardoza Frelinghuysen Larsen (WA) Capps Fudge Langevin Carnahan Fudge Larson (CT) Capuano Gallegly Larsen (WA) RECORDED VOTE Carney Gallegly Latham Cardoza Gerlach Larson (CT) Carson (IN) Gerlach Lee (CA) Carnahan Gingrey (GA) Latham The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Carter Giffords Lee (NY) Carney Gonzalez LaTourette has been demanded. Castor (FL) Gonzalez Levin Carson (IN) Gordon (TN) Lee (CA) A recorded vote was ordered. Chandler Gordon (TN) Lewis (CA) Carter Granger Lee (NY) Childers Granger Lewis (GA) Castle Grayson Levin The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Christensen Graves Lipinski Castor (FL) Green, Al Lewis (CA) minute vote. Chu Grayson LoBiondo Chandler Green, Gene Lewis (GA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Clarke Green, Al Loebsack Childers Griffith Lipinski Clay Green, Gene Lofgren, Zoe Christensen Grijalva LoBiondo vice, and there were—ayes 93, noes 337, Cleaver Griffith Lowey Chu Guthrie Loebsack not voting 9, as follows: Clyburn Grijalva Luja´ n

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Stearns Meeks (NY) Ros-Lehtinen Turner Walden Moran (VA) Sablan Dent Mack Sullivan Melancon Ross Walz Van Hollen Murphy (CT) Salazar Duncan McCarthy (CA) Terry Mica Rothman (NJ) Wasserman Visclosky Murphy (NY) Sa´ nchez, Linda Ehlers McCaul Thornberry Michaud Roybal-Allard Schultz Walz Murphy, Patrick T. Fallin McClintock Tiberi Miller (MI) Ruppersberger Waters Wasserman Murphy, Tim Sanchez, Loretta Flake McCotter Upton Miller (NC) Rush Watson Schultz Murtha Sarbanes Fleming McHenry Walden Miller, Gary Ryan (OH) Watt Waters Nadler (NY) Scalise Fortenberry McMorris Wamp Miller, George Sablan Waxman Watson Napolitano Schakowsky Foxx Rodgers Westmoreland Mitchell Salazar Neal (MA) Schauer Weiner Mollohan Sa´ nchez, Linda Watt Franks (AZ) Miller (FL) Wilson (SC) Waxman Norton Schiff Welch Gallegly Minnick Young (AK) Moore (KS) T. Nye Schock Wexler Moore (WI) Sanchez, Loretta Weiner Welch Oberstar Schrader Whitfield NOES—318 Moran (VA) Sarbanes Obey Schwartz Wilson (OH) Murphy (CT) Schakowsky Wexler Olver Scott (GA) Wittman Abercrombie Cleaver Green, Al Murphy (NY) Schauer Whitfield Ortiz Serrano Wolf Ackerman Clyburn Green, Gene Murphy, Patrick Schiff Wilson (OH) Pallone Sestak Woolsey Aderholt Cohen Griffith Murphy, Tim Schock Wittman Pascrell Shea-Porter Wu Adler (NJ) Cole Grijalva Murtha Schrader Wolf Pastor (AZ) Sherman Yarmuth Alexander Connolly (VA) Guthrie Nadler (NY) Schwartz Woolsey Paulsen Shuler Young (AK) Altmire Conyers Gutierrez Napolitano Scott (GA) Wu Payne Shuster Young (FL) Andrews Costa Hall (NY) Neal (MA) Serrano Yarmuth Arcuri Costello Hall (TX) Norton Sestak Young (FL) NOT VOTING—9 Austria Courtney Halvorson Baca Crenshaw Hare NOT VOTING—7 Barrett (SC) LaTourette Pence Bachus Crowley Harman Barrett (SC) Lucas Vela´ zquez Bordallo Lucas Scott (VA) Baird Cuellar Harper Faleomavaega Meeks (NY) Vela´ zquez Bordallo Pence Baldwin Culberson Hastings (FL) Faleomavaega Scott (VA) Barrow Cummings Hastings (WA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Bartlett Dahlkemper Heinrich ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Bean Davis (AL) Herseth Sandlin Becerra Davis (CA) Higgins The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). There is 1 minute remaining in this There is 1 minute remaining in this vote. Berkley Davis (IL) Hill Berman Davis (KY) Himes vote. Berry Davis (TN) Hinchey 1808 Bishop (GA) DeFazio Hinojosa b Bishop (NY) DeGette Hirono b 1812 So the amendment was rejected. Blumenauer Delahunt Hodes Boccieri DeLauro Holden So the amendment was rejected. The result of the vote was announced Bonner Diaz-Balart, L. Holt The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. Bono Mack Diaz-Balart, M. Honda as above recorded. Boren Dicks Hoyer AMENDMENT NO. 11 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Boswell Dingell Inslee AMENDMENT NO. 12 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Boucher Doggett Israel The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Boyd Donnelly (IN) Jackson (IL) business is the demand for a recorded business is the demand for a recorded Brady (PA) Doyle Jackson-Lee vote on the amendment offered by the Braley (IA) Dreier (TX) vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Bright Driehaus Johnson (GA) gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) on which further proceedings were Brown (SC) Edwards (MD) Johnson, E. B. on which further proceedings were Brown, Corrine Edwards (TX) Jones postponed and on which the noes pre- postponed and on which the noes pre- Brown-Waite, Ellison Kagen vailed by voice vote. Ginny Ellsworth Kanjorski vailed by voice vote. The Clerk will redesignate the Buchanan Emerson Kaptur The Clerk will redesignate the Butterfield Engel Kennedy amendment. amendment. Calvert Eshoo Kildee The Clerk redesignated the amend- The Clerk redesignated the amend- Cao Etheridge Kilpatrick (MI) ment. ment. Capito Farr Kilroy Capps Fattah King (NY) RECORDED VOTE RECORDED VOTE Capuano Filner Kirkpatrick (AZ) Cardoza Forbes Kissell The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Carnahan Foster Klein (FL) has been demanded. has been demanded. Carney Frank (MA) Kosmas A recorded vote was ordered. A recorded vote was ordered. Carson (IN) Frelinghuysen Kratovil Castor (FL) Fudge Kucinich The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Chandler Giffords Langevin minute vote. minute vote. Childers Gingrey (GA) Larsen (WA) The vote was taken by electronic de- The vote was taken by electronic de- Christensen Gonzalez Larson (CT) vice, and there were—ayes 102, noes 326, Chu Gordon (TN) Latham vice, and there were—ayes 114, noes 318, Clarke Granger LaTourette answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 10, as not voting 7, as follows: Clay Grayson Lee (CA) follows:

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[Roll No. 564] Loebsack Pastor (AZ) Shuler RECORDED VOTE Lofgren, Zoe Paulsen Shuster AYES—102 Lowey Payne Simpson The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Austria Goodlatte Moran (KS) Luja´ n Perlmutter Sires has been demanded. Bachmann Graves Myrick Lynch Perriello Skelton A recorded vote was ordered. Maffei Peters Slaughter Barton (TX) Heller Neugebauer The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Biggert Hensarling Nunes Maloney Peterson Smith (NJ) Markey (CO) Pierluisi Smith (TX) Bishop (NY) Herger Nye minute vote. Markey (MA) Pingree (ME) Smith (WA) Bishop (UT) Hoekstra Paul The vote was taken by electronic de- Marshall Poe (TX) Snyder Blackburn Inglis Petri Massa Polis (CO) Space vice, and there were—ayes 120, noes 311, Boehner Issa Pitts Matheson Pomeroy Speier not voting 8, as follows: Boozman Jenkins Platts Boustany Johnson (IL) Matsui Posey Spratt [Roll No. 565] Price (GA) McCarthy (NY) Price (NC) Stark Brady (TX) Jordan (OH) Roe (TN) Bright Kind McDermott Putnam Stearns AYES—120 Rohrabacher McGovern Quigley Stupak Broun (GA) King (IA) Austria Graves Neugebauer Roskam McHugh Radanovich Sutton Burgess Kirk Bachmann Hall (TX) Nunes Royce McIntyre Rahall Tanner Burton (IN) Kline (MN) Barton (TX) Heller Nye Ryan (WI) McKeon Rangel Taylor Campbell Lamborn Bean Hensarling Olson Scalise McMahon Rehberg Teague Cantor Latta Bilirakis Herger Schauer McNerney Reichert Thompson (CA) Paul Cassidy Lee (NY) Bishop (UT) Hoekstra Schmidt Meek (FL) Reyes Thompson (MS) Paulsen Castle Linder Blackburn Hunter Sensenbrenner Meeks (NY) Richardson Thompson (PA) Petri Chaffetz Luetkemeyer Boehner Inglis Sessions Melancon Rodriguez Tiahrt Pitts Coble Lummis Boozman Issa Shadegg Mica Rogers (AL) Tierney Platts Coffman (CO) Lungren, Daniel Boustany Jenkins Shimkus Michaud Rogers (KY) Titus Poe (TX) Conaway E. Brady (TX) Johnson (IL) Smith (NE) Miller (MI) Rogers (MI) Tonko Price (GA) Cooper Mack Bright Johnson, Sam Souder Miller (NC) Rooney Towns Radanovich Dent Manzullo Broun (GA) Jordan (OH) Sullivan Miller, Gary Ros-Lehtinen Tsongas Roe (TN) Duncan Marchant Burgess Kind Miller, George Ross Turner Rogers (MI) Ehlers McCarthy (CA) Terry Burton (IN) King (IA) Mitchell Rothman (NJ) Van Hollen Rohrabacher Fallin McCaul Thornberry Buyer Kirk Mollohan Roybal-Allard Vela´ zquez Rooney Flake McClintock Tiberi Calvert Kline (MN) Moore (KS) Ruppersberger Visclosky Roskam Fortenberry McCotter Upton Camp Lamborn Moore (WI) Rush Walz Royce Foxx McHenry Walden Campbell Lance Moran (VA) Ryan (OH) Wasserman Ryan (WI) Franks (AZ) McMorris Wamp Cantor Latta Murphy (CT) Sablan Schultz Scalise Garrett (NJ) Rodgers Westmoreland Cassidy Lee (NY) Murphy (NY) Salazar Waters Gerlach Miller (FL) Wilson (SC) Castle Linder Schauer Murphy, Patrick Sa´ nchez, Linda Watson Gohmert Minnick Young (AK) Chaffetz Luetkemeyer Schmidt Murphy, Tim T. Watt Coble Lummis Sensenbrenner Murtha Sanchez, Loretta Waxman NOES—326 Coffman (CO) Lungren, Daniel Sessions Nadler (NY) Sarbanes Weiner Conaway E. Shadegg Abercrombie Cleaver Guthrie Napolitano Schakowsky Welch Cooper Mack Shimkus Ackerman Clyburn Gutierrez Neal (MA) Schiff Wexler Deal (GA) Manzullo Smith (NE) Aderholt Cohen Hall (NY) Norton Schock Whitfield Dent Marchant Souder Adler (NJ) Cole Hall (TX) Oberstar Schrader Wilson (OH) Ehlers McCarthy (CA) Stearns Akin Connolly (VA) Halvorson Obey Schwartz Wittman Fallin McCaul Sullivan Alexander Conyers Hare Olson Scott (GA) Wolf Flake McClintock Terry Altmire Costa Harman Olver Serrano Woolsey Fleming McCotter Thornberry Andrews Costello Harper Ortiz Sestak Wu Forbes McHenry Tiberi Arcuri Courtney Hastings (FL) Pallone Shea-Porter Yarmuth Fortenberry McMorris Tierney Baca Crenshaw Hastings (WA) Pascrell Sherman Young (FL) Bachus Crowley Heinrich Foxx Rodgers Walden Baird Cuellar Herseth Sandlin ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Franks (AZ) Miller (FL) Wamp Baldwin Culberson Higgins Gallegly Miller, Gary Westmoreland Fleming Barrow Cummings Hill Garrett (NJ) Minnick Wilson (SC) Bartlett Dahlkemper Himes NOT VOTING—10 Gohmert Moran (KS) Wittman Bean Davis (AL) Hinchey Goodlatte Myrick Young (AK) Becerra Davis (CA) Hinojosa Barrett (SC) Gordon (TN) Pence Berkley Davis (IL) Hirono Bordallo Kennedy Scott (VA) NOES—311 Berman Davis (KY) Hodes Eshoo Lucas Abercrombie Capito Dingell Berry Davis (TN) Holden Faleomavaega McCollum Ackerman Capps Doggett Bilbray Deal (GA) Holt ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Aderholt Capuano Donnelly (IN) Bilirakis DeFazio Honda Adler (NJ) Cardoza Doyle Bishop (GA) DeGette Hoyer The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Akin Carnahan Dreier Blumenauer Delahunt Hunter One minute remains in this vote. Alexander Carney Driehaus Blunt DeLauro Inslee Altmire Carson (IN) Duncan Boccieri Diaz-Balart, L. Israel Andrews Carter Edwards (MD) Bonner Diaz-Balart, M. Jackson (IL) b 1815 Arcuri Castor (FL) Edwards (TX) Bono Mack Dicks Jackson-Lee Baca Chandler Ellison Boren Dingell (TX) So the amendment was rejected. Bachus Childers Ellsworth Boswell Doggett Johnson (GA) The result of the vote was announced Baird Chu Emerson Boucher Donnelly (IN) Johnson, E. B. as above recorded. Baldwin Clarke Engel Boyd Doyle Johnson, Sam Barrow Clay Eshoo Brady (PA) Dreier Jones PERSONAL EXPLANATION Bartlett Cleaver Etheridge Braley (IA) Driehaus Kagen Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Chair, on rollcall Nos. Becerra Clyburn Farr Brown (SC) Edwards (MD) Kanjorski Berkley Cohen Fattah Brown, Corrine Edwards (TX) Kaptur 556, 558, 559, 560 and 564, I was detained Berman Cole Filner Brown-Waite, Ellison Kildee by a phone conversation with George Soros Berry Connolly (VA) Foster Ginny Ellsworth Kilpatrick (MI) regarding the state/the U.S. economy and Biggert Conyers Frank (MA) Buchanan Emerson Kilroy world economy and what would be done to Bilbray Costa Frelinghuysen Butterfield Engel King (NY) Bishop (GA) Costello Fudge Buyer Etheridge Kingston rectify it. Bishop (NY) Courtney Gerlach Calvert Farr Kirkpatrick (AZ) Had I been present, I would have voted Blumenauer Crenshaw Giffords Camp Fattah Kissell ‘‘no.’’ Blunt Crowley Gingrey (GA) Cao Filner Klein (FL) Boccieri Cuellar Gonzalez Capito Forbes Kosmas AMENDMENT NO. 13 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Bonner Culberson Gordon (TN) Capps Foster Kratovil The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Bono Mack Cummings Granger Capuano Frank (MA) Kucinich business is the demand for a recorded Boren Dahlkemper Grayson Cardoza Frelinghuysen Lance Boswell Davis (AL) Green, Al Carnahan Fudge Langevin vote on the amendment offered by the Boucher Davis (CA) Green, Gene Carney Gallegly Larsen (WA) gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Boyd Davis (IL) Griffith Carson (IN) Giffords Larson (CT) on which further proceedings were Brady (PA) Davis (KY) Grijalva Carter Gingrey (GA) Latham Braley (IA) Davis (TN) Guthrie Castor (FL) Gonzalez LaTourette postponed and on which the noes pre- Brown (SC) DeFazio Gutierrez Chandler Granger Lee (CA) vailed by voice vote. Brown, Corrine DeGette Hall (NY) Childers Grayson Levin The Clerk will redesignate the Brown-Waite, Delahunt Halvorson Christensen Green, Al Lewis (CA) amendment. Ginny DeLauro Hare Chu Green, Gene Lewis (GA) Buchanan Diaz-Balart, L. Harman Clarke Griffith Lipinski The Clerk redesignated the amend- Butterfield Diaz-Balart, M. Harper Clay Grijalva LoBiondo ment. Cao Dicks Hastings (FL)

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:52 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.066 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE July 16, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8263 Hastings (WA) McHugh Salazar A recorded vote was ordered. Israel Miller, Gary Schakowsky Heinrich McIntyre Sa´ nchez, Linda Jackson (IL) Miller, George Schiff Herseth Sandlin McKeon T. The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Jackson-Lee Mitchell Schrader Higgins McMahon Sanchez, Loretta minute vote. (TX) Mollohan Schwartz Hill McNerney Sarbanes The vote was taken by electronic de- Johnson (GA) Moore (KS) Scott (GA) Himes Meek (FL) Schakowsky vice, and there were—ayes 119, noes 312, Johnson, E. B. Moore (WI) Serrano Hinchey Meeks (NY) Schiff Jones Moran (VA) Sestak Hinojosa Melancon Schock not voting 8, as follows: Kagen Murphy (CT) Shea-Porter Hirono Mica Schrader [Roll No. 566] Kanjorski Murphy (NY) Sherman Hodes Michaud Schwartz Kaptur Murphy, Patrick Shuler Holden Miller (MI) Scott (GA) Kennedy Murphy, Tim AYES—119 Shuster Holt Miller (NC) Serrano Kildee Murtha Austria Gohmert Minnick Simpson Honda Miller, George Sestak Kilpatrick (MI) Nadler (NY) Bachmann Goodlatte Moran (KS) Sires Hoyer Mitchell Shea-Porter Kilroy Napolitano Bachus Graves Myrick Skelton Inslee Mollohan Sherman King (NY) Neal (MA) Bean Halvorson Israel Moore (KS) Shuler Neugebauer Kingston Nye Slaughter Bishop (UT) Heller Jackson (IL) Moore (WI) Shuster Nunes Kirkpatrick (AZ) Oberstar Smith (NJ) Blackburn Hensarling Jackson-Lee Moran (VA) Simpson Olson Kissell Obey Smith (TX) Blunt Herger (TX) Murphy (CT) Sires Paul Klein (FL) Olver Smith (WA) Boehner Hodes Johnson (GA) Murphy (NY) Skelton Paulsen Kosmas Ortiz Snyder Bono Mack Hoekstra Johnson, E. B. Murphy, Patrick Slaughter Petri Kratovil Pallone Space Boozman Hunter Jones Murphy, Tim Smith (NJ) Pitts Kucinich Pascrell Spratt Boustany Inglis Kagen Murtha Smith (TX) Langevin Pastor (AZ) Stark Brady (TX) Issa Poe (TX) Kanjorski Nadler (NY) Smith (WA) Larsen (WA) Payne Stupak Bright Jenkins Price (GA) Kaptur Napolitano Snyder Larson (CT) Perlmutter Sutton Broun (GA) Johnson (IL) Roe (TN) Kennedy Neal (MA) Space Latham Perriello Buchanan Johnson, Sam Rogers (MI) Tanner Kildee Norton Speier LaTourette Peters Burgess Jordan (OH) Rohrabacher Taylor Kilpatrick (MI) Oberstar Spratt Lee (CA) Peterson Burton (IN) Kind Roskam Teague Kilroy Obey Stark Levin Pierluisi Buyer King (IA) Royce Terry King (NY) Olver Stupak Lewis (CA) Pingree (ME) Campbell Kirk Ryan (WI) Thompson (CA) Kingston Ortiz Sutton Lewis (GA) Platts Cantor Kline (MN) Scalise Thompson (MS) Kirkpatrick (AZ) Pallone Tanner Lipinski Polis (CO) Cassidy Lamborn Schauer Thompson (PA) Kissell Pascrell Taylor LoBiondo Pomeroy Castle Lance Tiahrt Klein (FL) Pastor (AZ) Teague Schmidt Loebsack Posey Chaffetz Latta Tierney Kosmas Payne Thompson (CA) Schock Lofgren, Zoe Price (NC) Coble Lee (NY) Titus Kratovil Perlmutter Thompson (MS) Sensenbrenner Lowey Putnam Coffman (CO) Linder Tonko Kucinich Perriello Thompson (PA) Sessions Luja´ n Quigley Conaway Luetkemeyer Towns Langevin Peters Tiahrt Shadegg Lynch Radanovich Cooper Lummis Tsongas Larsen (WA) Peterson Titus Shimkus Maffei Rahall Davis (KY) Lungren, Daniel Turner Larson (CT) Pierluisi Tonko Smith (NE) Maloney Rangel Deal (GA) E. Van Hollen Latham Pingree (ME) Towns Souder Markey (CO) Rehberg Duncan Mack Vela´ zquez LaTourette Polis (CO) Tsongas Speier Markey (MA) Reichert Ehlers Manzullo Visclosky Lee (CA) Pomeroy Turner Stearns Marshall Reyes Emerson Marchant Walz Levin Posey Upton Massa Richardson Fallin McCarthy (CA) Sullivan Lewis (CA) Price (NC) Van Hollen Matheson Rodriguez Wasserman Flake McCaul Thornberry Lewis (GA) Putnam Vela´ zquez Matsui Rogers (AL) Schultz Fleming McClintock Tiberi Lipinski Quigley Visclosky McCarthy (NY) Rogers (KY) Waters Forbes McCotter Upton LoBiondo Rahall Walz McCollum Rooney Watson Fortenberry McHenry Walden Loebsack Rangel Wasserman McDermott Ros-Lehtinen Watt Foster McMorris Wamp Lofgren, Zoe Rehberg Schultz McGovern Ross Waxman Foxx Rodgers Westmoreland Lowey Reichert Waters McHugh Rothman (NJ) Weiner Franks (AZ) Mica Wilson (SC) Luja´ n Reyes Watson McIntyre Roybal-Allard Welch Garrett (NJ) Miller (FL) Wittman Lynch Richardson Watt McKeon Ruppersberger Wexler Maffei Rodriguez Waxman NOES—312 McMahon Rush Whitfield Maloney Rogers (AL) Weiner McNerney Ryan (OH) Wilson (OH) Markey (CO) Rogers (KY) Welch Abercrombie Carnahan Ellison Meek (FL) Sablan Wolf Marshall Ros-Lehtinen Wexler Ackerman Carney Ellsworth Meeks (NY) Salazar Woolsey Massa Ross Whitfield Aderholt Carson (IN) Engel Melancon Sa´ nchez, Linda Wu Matheson Rothman (NJ) Wilson (OH) Adler (NJ) Carter Eshoo Michaud T. Yarmuth Matsui Roybal-Allard Wolf Akin Castor (FL) Etheridge Miller (MI) Sanchez, Loretta Young (AK) McCarthy (NY) Ruppersberger Woolsey Alexander Chandler Farr Miller (NC) Sarbanes Young (FL) McCollum Rush Wu Altmire Childers Fattah McDermott Ryan (OH) Yarmuth Andrews Christensen Filner NOT VOTING—8 McGovern Sablan Young (FL) Arcuri Chu Frank (MA) Barrett (SC) Faleomavaega Pence Baca Clarke Frelinghuysen Bordallo Lucas Scott (VA) NOT VOTING—8 Baird Clay Fudge Culberson Norton Barrett (SC) Faleomavaega Pence Baldwin Cleaver Gallegly Barrow Clyburn Gerlach ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Bordallo Lucas Scott (VA) Christensen Markey (MA) Bartlett Cohen Giffords The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Barton (TX) Cole Gingrey (GA) One minute remains on this vote. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Becerra Connolly (VA) Gonzalez Berkley Conyers Gordon (TN) b 1821 The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Berman Costa Granger One minute remains in this vote. Berry Costello Grayson So the amendment was rejected. Biggert Courtney Green, Al The result of the vote was announced b 1818 Bilbray Crenshaw Green, Gene Bilirakis Crowley Griffith as above recorded. So the amendment was rejected. Bishop (GA) Cuellar Grijalva AMENDMENT NO. 15 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE The result of the vote was announced Bishop (NY) Cummings Guthrie The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished as above recorded. Blumenauer Dahlkemper Gutierrez Boccieri Davis (AL) Hall (NY) business is the demand for a recorded AMENDMENT NO. 14 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Bonner Davis (CA) Hall (TX) vote on the amendment offered by the The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Boren Davis (IL) Hare gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) business is the demand for a recorded Boswell Davis (TN) Harman Boucher DeFazio Harper on which further proceedings were vote on the amendment offered by the Boyd DeGette Hastings (FL) postponed and on which the noes pre- gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Brady (PA) Delahunt Hastings (WA) vailed by voice vote. on which further proceedings were Braley (IA) DeLauro Heinrich The Clerk will redesignate the postponed and on which the noes pre- Brown (SC) Dent Herseth Sandlin Brown, Corrine Diaz-Balart, L. Higgins amendment. vailed by voice vote. Brown-Waite, Diaz-Balart, M. Hill The Clerk redesignated the amend- The Clerk will redesignate the Ginny Dicks Himes ment. Butterfield Dingell Hinchey amendment. RECORDED VOTE Calvert Doggett Hinojosa The Clerk redesignated the amend- Camp Donnelly (IN) Hirono The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote ment. Cao Doyle Holden has been demanded. RECORDED VOTE Capito Dreier Holt A recorded vote was ordered. Capps Driehaus Honda The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Capuano Edwards (MD) Hoyer The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- has been demanded. Cardoza Edwards (TX) Inslee minute vote.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:52 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.065 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H8264 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2009 The vote was taken by electronic de- Lance Nadler (NY) Serrano [Roll No. 568] Langevin Napolitano Sestak vice, and there were—ayes 99, noes 332, Larsen (WA) Neal (MA) Shea-Porter AYES—104 not voting 8, as follows: Larson (CT) Norton Sherman Akin Goodlatte Minnick [Roll No. 567] Latham Nunes Shuler Austria Graves Moran (KS) LaTourette Oberstar Shuster Bachmann Hall (TX) Myrick AYES—99 Lee (CA) Obey Simpson Biggert Heller Neugebauer Akin Goodlatte Neugebauer Levin Olver Sires Blackburn Hensarling Nunes Lewis (CA) Ortiz Skelton Austria Graves Nye Boehner Herger Olson Lewis (GA) Pallone Slaughter Bachmann Halvorson Olson Boozman Hoekstra Paul Lipinski Pascrell Smith (NJ) Barton (TX) Heller Paul Boustany Hunter Petri LoBiondo Pastor (AZ) Smith (TX) Bean Hensarling Brady (TX) Inglis Pitts Paulsen Loebsack Payne Smith (WA) Blackburn Herger Bright Issa Poe (TX) Petri Lofgren, Zoe Perlmutter Snyder Boehner Hoekstra Pitts Broun (GA) Jenkins Price (GA) Lowey Perriello Space Brown-Waite, Johnson (IL) Boustany Inglis Poe (TX) Roe (TN) Luja´ n Peters Spratt Ginny Johnson, Sam Brady (TX) Issa Price (GA) Rogers (MI) Lynch Peterson Stark Buchanan Jordan (OH) Bright Jenkins Roe (TN) Rohrabacher Maffei Pierluisi Stupak Burgess Kind Broun (GA) Johnson (IL) Rogers (MI) Roskam Maloney Pingree (ME) Sutton Campbell Kingston Brown-Waite, Jordan (OH) Rohrabacher Royce Ginny Kind Markey (CO) Platts Tanner Cantor Kirk Rooney Ryan (WI) Buchanan King (IA) Markey (MA) Polis (CO) Taylor Cassidy Kline (MN) Royce Scalise Burgess Kirk Marshall Pomeroy Teague Chaffetz Lamborn Ryan (WI) Schauer Campbell Kline (MN) Massa Posey Thompson (CA) Coble Latta Scalise Schmidt Cantor Lamborn Matheson Price (NC) Thompson (MS) Coffman (CO) Luetkemeyer Schauer Schock Cassidy Latta Matsui Putnam Thompson (PA) Conaway Lummis Sensenbrenner Chaffetz Lee (NY) Schmidt McCarthy (CA) Quigley Tiahrt Cooper Lungren, Daniel Sessions Coble Linder Sensenbrenner McCarthy (NY) Radanovich Tierney Deal (GA) E. Shadegg Coffman (CO) Luetkemeyer Sessions McCollum Rahall Titus Duncan Mack Conaway Lummis Shadegg McDermott Rangel Tonko Ehlers Manzullo Shimkus Cooper Lungren, Daniel Shimkus McGovern Rehberg Towns Fallin Marchant Smith (NE) Deal (GA) E. Smith (NE) McHugh Reichert Tsongas Flake McCarthy (CA) Stearns Ehlers Mack Souder McIntyre Reyes Turner Fleming McCaul Sullivan Fallin Manzullo Speier McMahon Richardson Van Hollen Forbes McClintock Terry ´ Flake Marchant Stearns McMorris Rodriguez Velazquez Fortenberry McCotter Thornberry Fleming McCaul Sullivan Rodgers Rogers (AL) Visclosky Foxx McHenry Tiberi Fortenberry McClintock Terry McNerney Rogers (KY) Walz Franks (AZ) McMorris Walden Foster McCotter Thornberry Meek (FL) Ros-Lehtinen Wamp Garrett (NJ) Rodgers Westmoreland Foxx McHenry Tiberi Meeks (NY) Roskam Wasserman Giffords Mica Wilson (SC) Franks (AZ) Minnick Upton Melancon Ross Schultz Gohmert Miller (FL) Wittman Garrett (NJ) Moran (KS) Walden Mica Rothman (NJ) Waters Giffords Myrick Westmoreland Michaud Roybal-Allard Watson NOES—325 Miller (FL) Ruppersberger Watt Abercrombie Clay Green, Gene NOES—332 Miller (MI) Rush Waxman Miller (NC) Ryan (OH) Weiner Ackerman Cleaver Griffith Abercrombie Christensen Gingrey (GA) Miller, Gary Sablan Welch Aderholt Clyburn Grijalva Ackerman Chu Gonzalez Miller, George Salazar Wexler Adler (NJ) Cohen Guthrie Aderholt Clarke Gordon (TN) Mitchell Sa´ nchez, Linda Whitfield Alexander Cole Gutierrez Adler (NJ) Clay Granger Mollohan T. Wilson (OH) Altmire Connolly (VA) Hall (NY) Alexander Cleaver Grayson Moore (KS) Sanchez, Loretta Wilson (SC) Andrews Conyers Halvorson Altmire Clyburn Green, Al Moore (WI) Sarbanes Wittman Arcuri Costa Hare Andrews Cohen Green, Gene Moran (VA) Schakowsky Wolf Baca Costello Harman Arcuri Cole Griffith Murphy (CT) Schiff Woolsey Bachus Courtney Harper Baca Connolly (VA) Grijalva Murphy (NY) Schock Wu Baird Crenshaw Hastings (FL) Bachus Conyers Guthrie Murphy, Patrick Schrader Yarmuth Baldwin Crowley Hastings (WA) Baird Costa Gutierrez Murphy, Tim Schwartz Young (AK) Barrow Cuellar Heinrich Baldwin Costello Hall (NY) Murtha Scott (GA) Young (FL) Bartlett Culberson Herseth Sandlin Barrow Courtney Hall (TX) Barton (TX) Cummings Higgins Bartlett Crenshaw Hare NOT VOTING—8 Bean Dahlkemper Hill Becerra Crowley Harman Barrett (SC) Gohmert Pence Becerra Davis (AL) Himes Berkley Cuellar Harper Berkley Davis (CA) Hinchey Bordallo Lucas Scott (VA) Berman Culberson Hastings (FL) Faleomavaega McKeon Berman Davis (IL) Hinojosa Berry Cummings Hastings (WA) Berry Davis (KY) Hirono Biggert Dahlkemper Heinrich ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Bilbray Davis (TN) Hodes Bilbray Davis (AL) Herseth Sandlin Bilirakis DeFazio Holden Bilirakis Davis (CA) Higgins The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Bishop (GA) DeGette Holt Bishop (GA) Davis (IL) Hill One minute remains in this vote. Bishop (NY) Delahunt Honda Bishop (NY) Davis (KY) Himes Bishop (UT) DeLauro Hoyer Bishop (UT) Davis (TN) Hinchey b 1824 Blunt Dent Inslee Blumenauer DeFazio Hinojosa Boccieri Diaz-Balart, L. Israel Blunt DeGette Hirono So the amendment was rejected. Bonner Diaz-Balart, M. Jackson (IL) Boccieri Delahunt Hodes The result of the vote was announced Bono Mack Dicks Jackson-Lee Bonner DeLauro Holden as above recorded. Boren Dingell (TX) Bono Mack Dent Holt Boswell Doggett Johnson (GA) Boozman Diaz-Balart, L. Honda AMENDMENT NO. 16 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Boucher Donnelly (IN) Johnson, E. B. Boren Diaz-Balart, M. Hoyer The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Boyd Doyle Jones Boswell Dicks Hunter Brady (PA) Dreier Kagen Boucher Dingell Inslee business is the demand for a recorded Braley (IA) Driehaus Kanjorski Boyd Doggett Israel vote on the amendment offered by the Brown (SC) Edwards (MD) Kaptur Brady (PA) Donnelly (IN) Jackson (IL) gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Brown, Corrine Edwards (TX) Kennedy Braley (IA) Doyle Jackson-Lee on which further proceedings were Burton (IN) Ellison Kildee Brown (SC) Dreier (TX) Butterfield Ellsworth Kilpatrick (MI) Brown, Corrine Driehaus Johnson (GA) postponed and on which the noes pre- Buyer Emerson Kilroy Burton (IN) Duncan Johnson, E. B. vailed by voice vote. Calvert Engel King (NY) Butterfield Edwards (MD) Johnson, Sam The Clerk will redesignate the Camp Eshoo Kirkpatrick (AZ) Buyer Edwards (TX) Jones Cao Etheridge Kissell Calvert Ellison Kagen amendment. Capito Farr Klein (FL) Camp Ellsworth Kanjorski The Clerk redesignated the amend- Capps Fattah Kosmas Cao Emerson Kaptur ment. Capuano Filner Kratovil Capito Engel Kennedy Cardoza Foster Kucinich Capps Eshoo Kildee RECORDED VOTE Carnahan Frank (MA) Lance Capuano Etheridge Kilpatrick (MI) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Carney Frelinghuysen Langevin Cardoza Farr Kilroy has been demanded. Carson (IN) Fudge Larsen (WA) Carnahan Fattah King (NY) Carter Gallegly Larson (CT) Carney Filner Kingston A recorded vote was ordered. Castle Gerlach Latham Carson (IN) Forbes Kirkpatrick (AZ) The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Castor (FL) Gingrey (GA) LaTourette Carter Frank (MA) Kissell minute vote. Chandler Gonzalez Lee (CA) Castle Frelinghuysen Klein (FL) The vote was taken by electronic de- Childers Gordon (TN) Lee (NY) Castor (FL) Fudge Kosmas Christensen Granger Levin Chandler Gallegly Kratovil vice, and there were—ayes 104, noes 325, Chu Grayson Lewis (CA) Childers Gerlach Kucinich not voting 10, as follows: Clarke Green, Al Lewis (GA)

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:52 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.156 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE July 16, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8265 Lipinski Pastor (AZ) Sires [Roll No. 569] McCollum Polis (CO) Smith (TX) LoBiondo Paulsen Skelton McDermott Pomeroy Smith (WA) Loebsack Payne Slaughter AYES—74 McGovern Posey Snyder Lofgren, Zoe Perlmutter Smith (NJ) Bachmann Franks (AZ) McHenry McHugh Price (NC) Souder Lowey Perriello Smith (TX) Barrow Garrett (NJ) Miller (FL) McIntyre Putnam Space ´ Lujan Peters Smith (WA) Blackburn Gingrey (GA) Minnick McKeon Quigley Speier Lynch Peterson Snyder Boehner Goodlatte Moran (KS) McMahon Radanovich Spratt Maffei Pierluisi McMorris Rahall Souder Boustany Graves Myrick Stark Maloney Pingree (ME) Rodgers Rangel Space Bright Halvorson Neugebauer Stearns Markey (CO) Platts McNerney Rehberg Speier Broun (GA) Heller Nye Stupak Markey (MA) Polis (CO) Spratt Burgess Hensarling Meek (FL) Reichert Sullivan Marshall Pomeroy Paul Meeks (NY) Reyes Stark Campbell Herger Sutton Massa Posey Petri Melancon Richardson Stupak Cantor Hoekstra Pitts Tanner Matheson Price (NC) Cassidy Inglis Mica Rodriguez Sutton Price (GA) Taylor Matsui Putnam Chaffetz Issa Michaud Roe (TN) Teague McCollum Quigley Tanner Rohrabacher Miller (MI) Rogers (AL) Coble Jenkins Terry McDermott Radanovich Taylor Ryan (WI) Miller (NC) Rogers (KY) Coffman (CO) Johnson (IL) Thompson (CA) McGovern Rahall Teague Schauer Miller, Gary Rogers (MI) Conaway Jordan (OH) Thompson (MS) McHugh Rangel Thompson (CA) Schmidt Miller, George Rooney Cooper Kind Thompson (PA) McIntyre Rehberg Thompson (MS) Sensenbrenner Mitchell Ros-Lehtinen Deal (GA) King (IA) Tiahrt McKeon Reichert Thompson (PA) Sessions Mollohan Roskam Duncan Kline (MN) Tierney McMahon Reyes Tiahrt Shadegg Moore (KS) Ross Ehlers Lamborn Titus McNerney Richardson Tierney Shimkus Moore (WI) Rothman (NJ) Fallin Luetkemeyer Tonko Meek (FL) Rodriguez Titus Smith (NE) Moran (VA) Roybal-Allard Flake Lummis Towns Meeks (NY) Rogers (AL) Tonko Thornberry Murphy (CT) Royce Fleming Marchant Tsongas Melancon Rogers (KY) Towns Tiberi Murphy (NY) Ruppersberger Fortenberry McCaul Turner Michaud Rooney Tsongas Westmoreland Murphy, Patrick Rush Foster McClintock Upton Miller (MI) Ros-Lehtinen Turner Murphy, Tim Ryan (OH) Foxx McCotter Wilson (SC) Van Hollen Miller (NC) Ross Upton Murtha Sablan Vela´ zquez Miller, Gary Rothman (NJ) Van Hollen Nadler (NY) Salazar NOES—356 Visclosky Miller, George Roybal-Allard Vela´ zquez Napolitano Sa´ nchez, Linda Abercrombie Cohen Higgins Walden Mitchell Ruppersberger Visclosky Neal (MA) T. Ackerman Cole Hill Walz Mollohan Rush Walz Norton Sanchez, Loretta Aderholt Connolly (VA) Himes Wamp Moore (KS) Ryan (OH) Wamp Nunes Sarbanes Moore (WI) Sablan Adler (NJ) Conyers Hinchey Oberstar Scalise Wasserman Wasserman Akin Costa Hinojosa Schultz Moran (VA) Salazar Schultz Obey Schakowsky Murphy (CT) Sa´ nchez, Linda Alexander Costello Hirono Olson Schiff Waters Waters Murphy (NY) T. Altmire Courtney Hodes Olver Schock Watson Watson Murphy, Patrick Sanchez, Loretta Andrews Crenshaw Holden Ortiz Schrader Watt Watt Murphy, Tim Sarbanes Arcuri Crowley Holt Pallone Schwartz Waxman Murtha Schakowsky Waxman Austria Cuellar Honda Pascrell Scott (GA) Weiner Nadler (NY) Schiff Weiner Baca Culberson Hoyer Pastor (AZ) Serrano Welch Napolitano Schrader Welch Bachus Cummings Hunter Paulsen Sestak Wexler Neal (MA) Schwartz Wexler Baird Dahlkemper Inslee Payne Shea-Porter Whitfield Norton Scott (GA) Whitfield Baldwin Davis (AL) Israel Perlmutter Sherman Wilson (OH) Nye Serrano Wilson (OH) Bartlett Davis (CA) Jackson (IL) Perriello Shuler Wittman Oberstar Sestak Wolf Barton (TX) Davis (IL) Jackson-Lee Peters Shuster Wolf Obey Shea-Porter Woolsey Bean Davis (KY) (TX) Peterson Simpson Woolsey Olver Sherman Wu Becerra Davis (TN) Johnson (GA) Pierluisi Sires Wu Ortiz Shuler Yarmuth Berkley DeFazio Johnson, E. B. Pingree (ME) Skelton Yarmuth Pallone Shuster Young (AK) Berman DeGette Johnson, Sam Platts Slaughter Young (AK) Pascrell Simpson Young (FL) Berry Delahunt Jones Poe (TX) Smith (NJ) Young (FL) Biggert DeLauro Kagen NOT VOTING—10 Bilbray Dent Kanjorski NOT VOTING—9 Bilirakis Diaz-Balart, L. Kaptur Barrett (SC) Gohmert McCarthy (NY) Barrett (SC) King (IA) Pence Bishop (GA) Diaz-Balart, M. Kennedy Blumenauer Linder Scott (VA) Bordallo Linder Pence Bishop (NY) Dicks Kildee Faleomavaega Lucas Scott (VA) Bordallo Lucas Bishop (UT) Dingell Kilpatrick (MI) Faleomavaega McCarthy (NY) Blumenauer Doggett Kilroy b 1830 Blunt Donnelly (IN) King (NY) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Boccieri Doyle Kingston So the amendment was rejected. The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Bonner Dreier Kirk The result of the vote was announced One minute remains in this vote. Bono Mack Driehaus Kirkpatrick (AZ) as above recorded. Boozman Edwards (MD) Kissell Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, I Boren Edwards (TX) Klein (FL) move to strike the last word. b 1827 Boswell Ellison Kosmas Boucher Ellsworth Kratovil The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman So the amendment was rejected. Boyd Emerson Kucinich from Missouri is recognized for 5 min- Brady (PA) Engel Lance utes. The result of the vote was announced Brady (TX) Eshoo Langevin as above recorded. Braley (IA) Etheridge Larsen (WA) Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, I Brown (SC) Farr Larson (CT) would like to take this time to yield to AMENDMENT NO. 17 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Brown, Corrine Fattah Latham the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Brown-Waite, Filner LaTourette The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished TIAHRT). business is the demand for a recorded Ginny Forbes Latta Buchanan Frank (MA) Lee (CA) Mr. TIAHRT. I thank the gentle- vote on the amendment offered by the Burton (IN) Frelinghuysen Lee (NY) woman from Missouri for her leader- gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Butterfield Fudge Levin ship and for allowing me time to speak. on which further proceedings were Buyer Gallegly Lewis (CA) Mr. Chairman, it is my goal to have Calvert Gerlach Lewis (GA) postponed and on which the noes pre- Camp Giffords Lipinski a clean, up-or-down vote to restrict tax vailed by voice vote. Cao Gonzalez LoBiondo dollars from paying for abortions in The Clerk will redesignate the Capito Gordon (TN) Loebsack the District of Columbia. I’m just ask- Capps Granger Lofgren, Zoe amendment. Capuano Grayson Lowey ing for a clean, up-or-down vote be- The Clerk redesignated the amend- Cardoza Green, Al Luja´ n cause I think many people in America ment. Carnahan Green, Gene Lungren, Daniel do not want us to take tax dollars and Carney Griffith E. provide abortions. RECORDED VOTE Carson (IN) Grijalva Lynch Now, there has been a letter sent to The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Carter Guthrie Mack Castle Gutierrez Maffei Speaker PELOSI, to Chairman OBEY, has been demanded. Castor (FL) Hall (NY) Maloney and Chairwoman SLAUGHTER on this A recorded vote was ordered. Chandler Hall (TX) Manzullo Childers Hare Markey (CO) very important issue back on February The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Christensen Harman Markey (MA) 25. I was a cosigner of this letter to the minute vote. Chu Harper Marshall Speaker, to the chairman of the Appro- The vote was taken by electronic de- Clarke Hastings (FL) Massa priations Committee and the chair- Clay Hastings (WA) Matheson vice, and there were—ayes 74, noes 356, Cleaver Heinrich Matsui woman of the Rules Committee, along not voting 9, as follows: Clyburn Herseth Sandlin McCarthy (CA) with another 179 Members, including 21

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:08 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.062 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H8266 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2009 Democrats. It was requested that any If you take that scenario and apply it So when you say we will now allow changes to pro-life riders would be al- to many of the great minds we have taxpayers dollars, no. The American lowed an up-or-down vote on the floor today, who would we have been de- taxpayer who pays Federal dollars will of the House. prived of? Our President grew up in not have a single dollar be used in I was joined in an amendment on this those similar circumstances. If that fi- Washington, D.C., for abortion serv- bill by Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. nancial incentive was in place, is it ices. But it may be that the tax dollars SHULER of North Carolina, Mr. JORDAN possible that his mother may have paid by the local residents of D.C. may of Ohio, Mr. STUPAK of Michigan, Mr. taken advantage of it? be used for that. But we don’t know SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. COSTELLO of Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court that. Illinois, Mr. PITTS of Pennsylvania, Mr. justice, if those circumstances were in So this is not, ladies and gentlemen, MARSHALL of Georgia and Mrs. place, is it possible that we would have a vote on abortion or how you feel BACHMANN of Minnesota. We simply re- been denied his great mind? about that. It’s another form of colo- quested that we strike the word ‘‘Fed- The opportunity to have tax-funded nialism, and I know a little bit about eral’’ from the bill, saying no funds abortions, a financial incentive, is that. It is about telling people in D.C. shall be made available to provide for something that I think most of us want you’re not equal to the rest of us. We abortions. That rule, or that amend- to oppose in America. And it certainly will tell you what to do. You can’t ment was not made in order by the deserves a clean, up-or-down vote. think for yourself. rule. So it’s my intent to offer a motion to I’m not the mayor of D.C. I’m not the Mr. FLAKE of Arizona has tried to recommit that is clean that simply city council of D.C. They have a substitute one of his amendments that strikes the world ‘‘Federal’’ on page mayor. They have a city council. But were made in order for this amendment 143, line 8, and allows an up-or-down year after year, on issue, after issue, so that we could have a clean, up-or- vote. Now if this is ruled out of order, you pick unfairly on the people who down vote. I would like to encourage those of us live in the District of Columbia. So the whole purpose of the motion here to please allow this vote, a clean I know there are folks on both sides to recommit that I intend to offer will vote up or down. of the aisle who have very strong feel- be to get a clean, up-or-down vote on Mrs. EMERSON. I yield back the bal- ings about the issue of abortion. I only this issue. ance of our time. implore you to look at the issue and Now, currently, the bill allows for Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I understand that you’re not voting on public funds to be spent on abortions. move to strike the last word. whether abortions will be taking place It does limit Federal funds, but all this The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman in this country or not, or anywhere or money goes into the same bank ac- from New York is recognized for 5 min- not. There are abortions taking place count. It is a bookkeeping exercise to utes. in D.C. right now by those people that try to sort it all out. It is impossible to Mr. SERRANO. I think what this can have them. That hasn’t stopped. sort it all out. What it means is there needs is not necessarily an up-or-down These are services that could be grant- will be no prohibitions on abortions in vote. It needs clarification. What the ed to them if they wish to. the District of Columbia in this bill, gentleman is doing is just using this So I implore you, do not think about and, in fact, tax dollars will be pro- device to bring up an issue, a very dif- the issue of abortion, but think about viding abortions in the bill. Regardless ficult issue that we deal with in this the issue of rights of American citizens of whether it’s Federal or local funds, society that does not belong anywhere to conduct their own business and to they will occur. on this bill. The fact of life is that his govern themselves. Now, we know this has happened in amendment is out of order. But we will The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will the past. In 1996, there was an amend- discuss that later at the proper time. read. The Clerk read as follows: ment passed called the Dornan amend- Let’s be clear on what this bill does ment which restricted funds from pro- on that particular issue. For a long This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Financial time, for as long as I can remember, Services and General Government Appropria- viding abortions. Following that bill, tions Act, 2010’’. once they were stopped, there was a this Congress, that side of the aisle, has been telling the people, the citizens The Acting CHAIR. Under the rule, study done by the Alan Guttmacher In- the Committee rises. stitute. They found out that there was of the Washington, D.C. what to do, not only on the issue of abortion, on the Accordingly, the Committee rose; a 34 percent drop in abortions in the and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. District of Columbia when these funds issue of needle exchange, on the issue of guns, on the issue of gay marriages. WEINER) having assumed the chair, Mr. were restricted. HOLDEN, Acting Chair of the Com- On whatever issue is important to go Now, I’ve heard the President say, mittee of the Whole House on the State back home and say, I am strong on this and I have heard many people who are of the Union, reported that that Com- issue, rather than do it in their dis- pro-choice say, that they are for reduc- mittee, having had under consideration tricts, they do it on the District of Co- ing the number of abortions. This the bill (H.R. 3170) making appropria- clearly will be a reduction in the num- lumbia. And so they stand up and they tions for financial services and general ber of abortions if you will oppose this, say, I’m strong on this issue. Yeah, you government for the fiscal year ending or if you will support this amendment are in D.C. I’m strong on that other September 30, 2010, and for other pur- and allow me a clean, up-or-down vote issue. Yes, you are, in D.C. I’m strong poses, pursuant to House Resolution on the amendment that I’m joined with on this third issue. Absolutely, in D.C. 644, he reported the bill back to the by many others. Well, D.C. is not a foreign country. House with sundry amendments adopt- Seventy percent of Americans, ac- D.C. is American citizens, residents of ed by the Committee of the Whole. cording to polling data, oppose using this Nation who, under some behavior, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under public funds for abortions. So, regard- have been put down by that side year the rule, the previous question is or- less of where you’re at on the issue, after year after year as something dered. certainly, those folks, those 70 percent other than second-class citizens. Pursuant to House Resolution 644, of Americans need an opportunity for What my bill does, what our bill does the question on adoption of the amend- their voice to be heard on the floor of is simply say this: There is now a ban ments will be put en gros. the House. They need an up-or-down, on use of Federal funds for abortions in The question is on the amendments. clean vote on whether we’re going to D.C. There is a ban on local tax dollars The amendments were agreed to. take public funds to provide abortions being used for abortion services. What The SPEAKER pro tempore. The or not. I do is remove the local ban so that question is on the engrossment and If you think of it in human terms, they can have their own debate and de- third reading of the bill. there is a financial incentive that will cide whether or not they’re going to do The bill was ordered to be engrossed be put in place, paid for by tax dollars, it. and read a third time, and was read the that will encourage women who are You assume they’re going to do it. I third time. single parents, living below the poverty don’t know. They’re going to debate MOTION TO RECOMMIT level, to have the opportunity for a free that later. They may not do it. But the Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, I have a abortion. Federal ban stays in place. motion to recommit at the desk.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:41 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.162 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE July 16, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8267 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the ment effecting further legislation is Clay Johnson, E. B. Perriello Cleaver Kagen Peters gentleman opposed to the bill? not in order. Clyburn Kanjorski Pingree (ME) Mr. TIAHRT. In its current form I The amendment proposed in the in- Cohen Kaptur Polis (CO) am opposed to the bill. stant motion to recommit offered by Connolly (VA) Kennedy Pomeroy The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the gentleman from Kansas is unlike Conyers Kildee Price (NC) Cooper Kilpatrick (MI) Quigley Clerk will report the motion to recom- the amendment addressed in the prece- Costa Kilroy Rahall mit. dent of May 25, 1959, recorded in Courtney Kind Rangel The Clerk read as follows: Deschler’s Precedents at volume 8, Crowley Kirkpatrick (AZ) Reyes Mr. Tiahrt moves to recommit the bill chapter 26, section 22.11, which was Cuellar Kissell Richardson H.R. 3170 to the Committee on Appropria- Cummings Klein (FL) Rodriguez held in order as merely perfecting be- Davis (CA) Kosmas Rothman (NJ) tions with instructions to report the same cause it simply narrowed the sweep of Davis (IL) Kratovil Roybal-Allard back to the House forthwith with the fol- a limitation in the bill. DeFazio Kucinich Ruppersberger lowing amendment: DeGette Langevin Rush Page 143, line 8, strike ‘‘Federal’’. Instead, the precedent of November Delahunt Larsen (WA) Ryan (OH) 15, 1989, recorded in section 1054 of the DeLauro Larson (CT) Salazar POINT OF ORDER House Rules and Manual, is more perti- Dicks Lee (CA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Mr. SERRANO (during the reading). nent. Indeed, the 1989 precedent is con- Dingell Levin T. Doggett Lewis (GA) Sanchez, Loretta Mr. Speaker, I make a point of order trolling. In that situation, as here, a against the motion under clause 2 of Doyle Loebsack Sarbanes legislative provision applicable to Fed- Edwards (MD) Lofgren, Zoe Schakowsky rule XXI. Although the instructions in eral funds—a limitation adorned with Edwards (TX) Lowey Schauer the motion propose to amend a legisla- Ellison Luja´ n Schiff legislative exceptions—was permitted Engel Lynch Schrader tive limitation permitted to remain, it to remain in the general appropriations does not propose to merely perfect that Eshoo Maffei Schwartz bill including funding for the District Etheridge Maloney Scott (GA) language, but adds further legislation. of Columbia. An amendment striking Farr Markey (CO) Serrano Fattah Massa Sestak The instructions would broaden the the word ‘‘Federal’’ was held to broad- application of the provision to include Filner Matheson Shea-Porter en the legislative provision to address Foster Matsui Sires the District of Columbia funds and District of Columbia funds as well. Frank (MA) McCarthy (NY) Slaughter would not be in order under clause 2 of Fudge McCollum Smith (WA) On these premises, the Chair holds Giffords McDermott Snyder rule XXI. that the amendment proposed in the And I ask for a ruling from the Chair. Gonzalez McGovern Space motion to recommit—even if it had Grayson McMahon Speier The SPEAKER pro tempore. Before been considered in the Committee of Green, Al McNerney Spratt Green, Gene Meek (FL) Stark making a ruling, the Chair will request the Whole—presents a violation of that the Clerk continue reading the Grijalva Meeks (NY) Sutton clause 2(c) of rule XXI. The point of Gutierrez Michaud Tanner motion. order is sustained. The motion is not in Hall (NY) Miller (NC) Teague The Clerk continued to read. order. Halvorson Miller, George Thompson (CA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Hare Minnick Thompson (MS) Harman Mitchell Tierney tleman’s point of order has been made. b 1845 Hastings (FL) Mollohan Titus Does anyone seek to be heard on the Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, I appeal Heinrich Moore (KS) Tonko Herseth Sandlin Moore (WI) Towns point of order? the ruling of the Chair. Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, I wish to Higgins Moran (VA) Tsongas The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Hill Murphy (CT) Van Hollen be heard on the point of order. question is, Shall the decision of the Himes Murphy (NY) Vela´ zquez The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Hinchey Murphy, Patrick Visclosky Chair stand as the judgment of the Hinojosa Murtha Walz tleman from Kansas is recognized. House? Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, first of Hirono Nadler (NY) Wasserman MOTION TO TABLE Hodes Napolitano Schultz all, this is a restriction of funds on this Holden Neal (MA) Waters amendment. So I think it should be Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I move Holt Nye Watson considered as in order on that. to table the appeal of the ruling of the Honda Obey Watt Chair. Hoyer Olver Waxman But further, we have a constitutional Inslee Ortiz Weiner requirement to oversee the expenditure The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Israel Pallone Wexler of funds in the District of Columbia. It question is on the motion to table. Jackson (IL) Pascrell Wilson (OH) has been said that we are sidestepping The question was taken; and the Jackson-Lee Pastor (AZ) Woolsey Speaker pro tempore announced that (TX) Payne Wu our responsibility, or overstepping our Johnson (GA) Perlmutter Yarmuth responsibility by becoming mayor and the ayes appeared to have it. city council member for the District of RECORDED VOTE NOES—195 Columbia. But, in fact, we have a con- Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, I demand Aderholt Buyer Ellsworth stitutional requirement to deal with a recorded vote. Akin Calvert Emerson Alexander Camp Fallin the finances of the District of Colum- A recorded vote was ordered. Altmire Campbell Flake bia. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Austria Cantor Fleming We also have many people who have ant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, Bachmann Cao Forbes this 15-minute vote on the motion to Bachus Capito Fortenberry asked to have an opportunity to reduce Bartlett Carter Foxx the number of abortions. So in your table will be followed by 5-minute Barton (TX) Cassidy Franks (AZ) point of order, it’s very clear that since votes on the passage of the bill, if aris- Berry Castle Frelinghuysen it’s a restriction of funds, since we ing without further proceedings in re- Biggert Chaffetz Gallegly Bilbray Childers Garrett (NJ) have had so many people ask for a committal, and a motion to suspend Bilirakis Coble Gerlach clean vote on this, that I would urge the rules on H. Res. 476. Bishop (UT) Coffman (CO) Gingrey (GA) the Speaker to make this motion to re- The vote was taken by electronic de- Blackburn Cole Gohmert vice, and there were—ayes 225, noes 195, Blunt Conaway Goodlatte commit in order so that we can have Boccieri Costello Gordon (TN) this clean, up-or-down vote on the re- not voting 13, as follows: Boehner Crenshaw Granger striction of funds on this spending bill. [Roll No. 570] Bonner Culberson Graves The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does Bono Mack Dahlkemper Griffith AYES—225 Boozman Davis (AL) Guthrie any other Member seek to be heard on Abercrombie Berkley Butterfield Boren Davis (KY) Hall (TX) the point of order? If not, the Chair is Ackerman Berman Capps Boustany Davis (TN) Harper prepared to rule. Adler (NJ) Bishop (GA) Capuano Brady (TX) Deal (GA) Hastings (WA) Andrews Bishop (NY) Cardoza Bright Dent Heller Under settled precedent, where legis- Arcuri Blumenauer Carnahan Broun (GA) Diaz-Balart, L. Hoekstra lative language is permitted to remain Baca Boswell Carney Brown (SC) Diaz-Balart, M. Hunter in a general appropriation bill, a ger- Baird Boucher Carson (IN) Brown-Waite, Donnelly (IN) Inglis mane amendment merely perfecting Baldwin Boyd Castor (FL) Ginny Dreier Issa Barrow Brady (PA) Chandler Buchanan Driehaus Jenkins that language and not adding further Bean Braley (IA) Chu Burgess Duncan Johnson (IL) legislation is in order, but an amend- Becerra Brown, Corrine Clarke Burton (IN) Ehlers Johnson, Sam

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:08 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.164 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H8268 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2009 Jones Mica Ryan (WI) Member is his or her own counsel on Scott (GA) Sutton Walz Jordan (OH) Miller (FL) Scalise Serrano Tanner Wasserman King (NY) Miller (MI) Schmidt how to resolve his or her response on a Sestak Teague Schultz Kingston Miller, Gary Schock given question. Shea-Porter Thompson (CA) Waters Kirk Moran (KS) Sensenbrenner Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, fur- Sherman Thompson (MS) Watson Kline (MN) Murphy, Tim Sessions ther parliamentary inquiry. Sires Tierney Watt Lamborn Myrick Shadegg Slaughter Titus Waxman Lance Neugebauer Shimkus The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Smith (WA) Tonko Weiner Latham Nunes Shuler tleman will state his further inquiry. Snyder Towns Welch LaTourette Oberstar Simpson Mr. LATOURETTE. Really, I guess I Space Tsongas Wexler Latta Olson Skelton Speier Van Hollen Woolsey Lee (NY) Paul Smith (NE) want to ask why is the ‘‘present’’ but- Spratt Vela´ zquez Wu Lewis (CA) Paulsen Smith (NJ) ton yellow, but that’s not my par- Stark Visclosky Yarmuth Lipinski Peterson Smith (TX) liamentary inquiry. LoBiondo Petri Souder NAYS—208 The parliamentary inquiry is, that Luetkemeyer Pitts Stearns Aderholt Frelinghuysen Murphy (NY) Lummis Platts Stupak should the Member that finds himself Akin Gallegly Murphy, Tim Lungren, Daniel Poe (TX) Taylor in that conundrum now is going to Alexander Garrett (NJ) Myrick E. Posey Terry Altmire Gerlach Neugebauer Mack Price (GA) Thompson (PA) push red or green choose to insert a Austria Gingrey (GA) Nunes Manzullo Putnam Thornberry statement into the RECORD, where ex- Bachmann Gohmert Nye Marchant Radanovich Tiahrt actly would that appear in the Record? Bachus Goodlatte Oberstar Marshall Rehberg Tiberi The SPEAKER pro tempore. It would Bartlett Granger Olson McCarthy (CA) Reichert Turner appear with the debate on the question. Barton (TX) Graves Paul McCaul Roe (TN) Upton Biggert Griffith McClintock Rogers (AL) Walden Paulsen The question is on the passage of the Bilbray Guthrie Peterson McCotter Rogers (KY) Wamp bill. Under clause 10 of rule XX, the Bilirakis Hall (TX) McHenry Rogers (MI) Westmoreland Petri yeas and nays are ordered. Bishop (UT) Harper Pitts McHugh Rohrabacher Whitfield Blackburn Hastings (WA) Platts McIntyre Rooney Wilson (SC) This will be a 5-minute vote. Blunt Heller Poe (TX) McKeon Ros-Lehtinen Wittman Boccieri Hensarling The vote was taken by electronic de- Posey McMorris Roskam Wolf Boehner Herger vice, and there were—yeas 219, nays Price (GA) Rodgers Ross Young (AK) Bonner Hill Putnam Melancon Royce Young (FL) 208, answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 5, Bono Mack Hoekstra as follows: Boozman Hunter Radanovich NOT VOTING—13 Rahall [Roll No. 571] Boren Inglis Barrett (SC) Lucas Shuster Boustany Issa Rehberg Hensarling Markey (MA) Sullivan YEAS—219 Brady (TX) Jenkins Reichert Herger Pence Welch Bright Johnson (IL) Roe (TN) Abercrombie Etheridge Lynch King (IA) Scott (VA) Broun (GA) Johnson, Sam Rogers (AL) Ackerman Farr Maffei Linder Sherman Brown (SC) Jones Rogers (KY) Adler (NJ) Fattah Maloney Brown-Waite, Jordan (OH) Rogers (MI) Andrews Filner Markey (MA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Ginny Kildee Rohrabacher Arcuri Foster Massa Burgess King (IA) Rooney The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Baca Frank (MA) Matsui Burton (IN) King (NY) Ros-Lehtinen the vote). Members are reminded there Baird Fudge McCarthy (NY) Buyer Kingston Roskam Baldwin Giffords McCollum are 2 minutes remaining on this vote. Calvert Kirk Ross Barrow Gonzalez McDermott Camp Kirkpatrick (AZ) Royce Bean Gordon (TN) McGovern b 1901 Campbell Kline (MN) Ryan (WI) Becerra Grayson McHugh Cantor Lamborn Scalise Mr. DUNCAN changed his vote from Berkley Green, Al McMahon Cao Lance Berman Green, Gene McNerney Schmidt ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Carney Latham Berry Grijalva Meek (FL) Schock Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California Carter Latta Bishop (GA) Gutierrez Meeks (NY) Sensenbrenner Cassidy Lee (NY) changed his vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Bishop (NY) Hall (NY) Michaud Sessions Chaffetz Levin So the motion to table was agreed to. Blumenauer Halvorson Miller (NC) Shadegg Childers Lewis (CA) Boswell Hare Miller, George Shimkus The result of the vote was announced Coble Linder Boucher Harman Minnick Shuler Coffman (CO) Lipinski as above recorded. Boyd Hastings (FL) Moore (KS) Shuster Cole LoBiondo A motion to reconsider was laid on Brady (PA) Heinrich Moore (WI) Simpson Conaway Luetkemeyer Braley (IA) Herseth Sandlin Moran (VA) Skelton the table. Costello Lummis Brown, Corrine Higgins Murphy (CT) Smith (NE) Crenshaw Lungren, Daniel PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY Butterfield Himes Murphy, Patrick Smith (NJ) Culberson E. Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, par- Capito Hinchey Murtha Smith (TX) Dahlkemper Mack Capps Hinojosa Nadler (NY) Souder liamentary inquiry. Davis (AL) Manzullo Capuano Hirono Napolitano Stearns Davis (KY) Marchant The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Cardoza Hodes Neal (MA) Stupak Davis (TN) Markey (CO) tleman from Ohio will state his in- Carnahan Holden Obey Sullivan Deal (GA) Marshall Carson (IN) Holt Olver Taylor quiry. Dent Matheson Castle Honda Ortiz Terry Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, this Diaz-Balart, L. McCarthy (CA) Castor (FL) Hoyer Pallone Diaz-Balart, M. McCaul Thompson (PA) bill has the potential or it is causing Chandler Inslee Pascrell Dingell McClintock Thornberry some angst among a number of people, Chu Israel Pastor (AZ) Donnelly (IN) McCotter Tiahrt Clarke Jackson (IL) Payne and so my question is, as a Member of Dreier McHenry Tiberi Clay Jackson-Lee Perriello Driehaus McIntyre Turner the House who happens to be not Cleaver (TX) Peters Duncan McKeon Upton pleased with the abortion language in Clyburn Johnson (GA) Pingree (ME) Ehlers McMorris Walden Cohen Johnson, E. B. Polis (CO) the bill relative to the District of Co- Ellsworth Rodgers Wamp Connolly (VA) Kagen Pomeroy lumbia but who is tickled pink about Emerson Melancon Westmoreland Conyers Kanjorski Price (NC) Fallin Mica Whitfield the auto dealer language that’s in the Cooper Kaptur Quigley Flake Miller (FL) Wilson (OH) bill, how does such a Member resolve Costa Kennedy Rangel Fleming Miller (MI) Wilson (SC) Courtney Kilpatrick (MI) Reyes that? What procedure exists for such a Forbes Miller, Gary Wittman Crowley Kilroy Richardson Fortenberry Mitchell Wolf Member to come to some accommoda- Cuellar Kind Rodriguez Foxx Mollohan Young (AK) tion? Cummings Kissell Rothman (NJ) Franks (AZ) Moran (KS) Young (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Davis (CA) Klein (FL) Roybal-Allard Chair can affirm that on a question of Davis (IL) Kosmas Ruppersberger ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 DeFazio Kratovil Rush adopting a motion or approving a DeGette Kucinich Ryan (OH) Buchanan measure, a Member may respond either Delahunt Langevin Salazar NOT VOTING—5 in the affirmative, in the negative, or DeLauro Larsen (WA) Sa´ nchez, Linda as present. A Member who favors a Dicks Larson (CT) T. Barrett (SC) Pence Scott (VA) Doggett LaTourette Sanchez, Loretta Lucas Perlmutter proposition votes ‘‘aye.’’ A Member Doyle Lee (CA) Sarbanes who opposes a proposition votes ‘‘no.’’ Edwards (MD) Lewis (GA) Schakowsky ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE A Member who wishes to abstain, Edwards (TX) Loebsack Schauer The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Ellison Lofgren, Zoe Schiff whether for doubt or recusal or other- Engel Lowey Schrader the vote). Members are reminded there wise, might record as ‘‘present.’’ Each Eshoo Luja´ n Schwartz are 2 minutes remaining in this vote.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:08 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.069 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE July 16, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8269 b 1910 Honda McMahon Sa´ nchez, Linda The title of the resolution was Hoyer McMorris T. So the bill was passed. Hunter Rodgers Sanchez, Loretta amended so as to read: ‘‘Celebrating The result of the vote was announced Inglis McNerney Sarbanes the goals and ideals of ‘Black Music as above recorded. Inslee Meek (FL) Scalise Month’.’’. Israel Meeks (NY) Schakowsky A motion to reconsider was laid on A motion to reconsider was laid on Issa Melancon Schauer the table. Jackson (IL) Mica Schiff the table. Jackson-Lee Michaud Schmidt f f (TX) Miller (FL) Schock Jenkins Miller (MI) Schrader REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- CELEBRATING BLACK MUSIC Johnson (GA) Miller (NC) Schwartz Johnson (IL) Miller, George Scott (GA) VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF MONTH Johnson, E. B. Minnick Sensenbrenner H.R. 1018, RESTORE OUR AMER- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Johnson, Sam Mitchell Sessions ICAN MUSTANGS ACT Jones Mollohan Sestak finished business is the vote on the mo- Jordan (OH) Moore (KS) Shadegg Mr. MCGOVERN, from the Committee tion to suspend the rules and agree to Kagen Moore (WI) Shea-Porter on Rules, submitted a privileged report the resolution, H. Res. 476, as amended, Kanjorski Moran (KS) Sherman Kaptur (Rept. No. 111–212) on the resolution (H. on which the yeas and nays were or- Moran (VA) Shimkus Kennedy Murphy (CT) Shuler Res. 653) providing for consideration of dered. Kildee Murphy (NY) Shuster the bill (H.R. 1018) to amend the Wild The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Kilpatrick (MI) Murphy, Patrick Simpson Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act Kilroy Murphy, Tim Sires tion. Kind to improve the management and long- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Myrick Skelton King (IA) Nadler (NY) Slaughter term health of wild free-roaming question is on the motion offered by King (NY) Napolitano Smith (NE) horses and burros, and for other pur- the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Kingston Neal (MA) Smith (NJ) Kirk poses, which was referred to the House WATSON) that the House suspend the Neugebauer Smith (TX) Calendar and ordered to be printed. Kirkpatrick (AZ) Nunes Smith (WA) rules and agree to the resolution, H. Kissell Nye Snyder Klein (FL) f Res. 476, as amended. Oberstar Souder Kline (MN) Obey Space This will be a 5-minute vote. Kosmas PERSONAL EXPLANATION Olson Speier The vote was taken by electronic de- Kratovil Olver Spratt Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, on Kucinich vice, and there were—yeas 418, nays 0, Ortiz Stark Lamborn roll call 571 on the passage of H.R. 3170, not voting 15, as follows: Pallone Stearns Lance the Financial Services Appropriation, I Pascrell Stupak [Roll No. 572] Langevin Pastor (AZ) Sullivan was unavoidably detained. I would have Larsen (WA) YEAS—418 Paul Sutton voted ‘‘aye.’’ Larson (CT) Paulsen Tanner Abercrombie Capito Ellison Latham Taylor f Ackerman Capps Ellsworth LaTourette Payne Aderholt Capuano Emerson Latta Perlmutter Teague REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Adler (NJ) Cardoza Engel Perriello Terry Lee (CA) AS COSPONSOR OF H. Res. 648 Akin Carnahan Eshoo Lee (NY) Peters Thompson (CA) Alexander Carney Etheridge Levin Peterson Thompson (MS) Mr. KAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I ask Altmire Carson (IN) Fallin Petri Thompson (PA) Lewis (CA) unanimous consent to withdraw my co- Andrews Carter Farr Lewis (GA) Pingree (ME) Thornberry Arcuri Cassidy Fattah Linder Pitts Tiahrt sponsorship of H. Res. 648. Austria Castle Filner Lipinski Platts Tiberi The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Baca Castor (FL) Flake LoBiondo Poe (TX) Tierney objection to the request of the gen- Bachmann Chaffetz Fleming Loebsack Polis (CO) Titus Bachus Chandler Forbes Lofgren, Zoe Pomeroy Tonko tleman from Wisconsin? Baldwin Childers Fortenberry Lowey Posey Towns There was no objection. Barrow Chu Foster Luetkemeyer Price (GA) Tsongas Bartlett Clarke Foxx Luja´ n Price (NC) Turner f Barton (TX) Clay Frank (MA) Lummis Putnam Upton Bean Cleaver Franks (AZ) Lungren, Daniel Quigley Van Hollen SPECIAL ORDERS Becerra Clyburn Frelinghuysen E. Rahall Vela´ zquez The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Berkley Coble Fudge Lynch Rangel Visclosky Berman Coffman (CO) Gallegly Mack Rehberg Walden the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Berry Cohen Garrett (NJ) Maffei Reichert Walz uary 6, 2009, and under a previous order Biggert Cole Gerlach Maloney Reyes Wamp of the House, the following Members Bilbray Conaway Giffords Manzullo Richardson Wasserman will be recognized for 5 minutes each. Bilirakis Connolly (VA) Gingrey (GA) Marchant Rodriguez Schultz Bishop (GA) Conyers Gonzalez Markey (CO) Roe (TN) Waters f Bishop (NY) Cooper Goodlatte Markey (MA) Rogers (AL) Watson Bishop (UT) Costa Gordon (TN) Marshall Rogers (KY) Watt The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Blackburn Costello Granger Massa Rogers (MI) Waxman previous order of the House, the gentle- Blumenauer Courtney Graves Matheson Rohrabacher Weiner woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) Blunt Crenshaw Grayson Matsui Rooney Welch is recognized for 5 minutes. Boccieri Crowley Green, Al McCarthy (CA) Ros-Lehtinen Westmoreland Bonner Cuellar Green, Gene McCarthy (NY) Roskam Wexler (Ms. WOOLSEY addressed the House. Bono Mack Culberson Griffith McCaul Ross Whitfield Her remarks will appear hereafter in Boozman Cummings Grijalva McClintock Rothman (NJ) Wilson (OH) the Extensions of Remarks.) Boren Dahlkemper Guthrie McCollum Roybal-Allard Wilson (SC) Boswell Davis (AL) Gutierrez McCotter Royce Wittman f Boucher Davis (CA) Hall (NY) McDermott Ruppersberger Wolf Boustany Davis (IL) Hall (TX) McGovern Rush Woolsey TRIBUTE TO DR. CONSTANTINE Boyd Davis (KY) Halvorson McHenry Ryan (OH) Wu PAPADAKIS Brady (PA) Davis (TN) Hare McIntyre Ryan (WI) Young (AK) Brady (TX) Deal (GA) Harper McKeon Salazar Young (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Braley (IA) DeFazio Hastings (FL) Bright DeGette Hastings (WA) NOT VOTING—15 previous order of the House, the gen- tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Broun (GA) DeLauro Heinrich Baird Harman Pence Brown (SC) Dent Heller Barrett (SC) Lucas Radanovich SESTAK) is recognized for 5 minutes. Brown, Corrine Diaz-Balart, L. Hensarling Boehner McHugh Scott (VA) Mr. SESTAK. I rise today to honor a Brown-Waite, Diaz-Balart, M. Herger Delahunt Miller, Gary Serrano true visionary, a world-class intellect, Ginny Dicks Herseth Sandlin Gohmert Murtha Yarmuth Buchanan Dingell Higgins and a leader of the first order, Dr. Con- Burgess Doggett Hill stantine Papadakis. The passing of this Burton (IN) Donnelly (IN) Himes b 1917 Butterfield Doyle Hinchey extraordinary man has left a void that Buyer Dreier Hinojosa So (two-thirds being in the affirma- extends beyond the Philadelphia region Calvert Driehaus Hirono tive) the rules were suspended and the to all corners of our Nation and his be- Camp Duncan Hodes resolution, as amended, was agreed to. loved birth country, Greece. Campbell Edwards (MD) Hoekstra Cantor Edwards (TX) Holden The result of the vote was announced Dr. Papadakis served for 14 years as Cao Ehlers Holt as above recorded. president of Drexel University. This

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Shane’s fam- Dr. Papadakis led the effort to create fired at her when she went to shut off ily pastor, Scott Neal of Eagle Heights the Drexel University College of Medi- the water service. Shane was shot and Fellowship, said it’s been particularly cine, Drexel University Earle Mack killed when he responded to the call at heartbreaking. He said, ‘‘I asked his School of Law, Drexel Online, and the this mobile home. He was gunned down wife how she was doing, and she said, Center for Graduate Studies in Sac- upon entering the mobile home. After a ‘Only my 4-year-old will remember who ramento, California. long standoff, the shooter, Gilbert their father was.’’’ That’s very sad. He also formed a partnership between Ortez, Jr., shot and killed himself. Over Mr. Speaker, the men and women Drexel University and the Pennsyl- 100 explosives were later found in his who serve this country as lawmen and vania Institute of Technology, an intel- residence. soldiers make great sacrifices to guard lectual outreach initiative that will Shane’s wife, Trish Detwiler, said her the safety and security of our commu- help untold numbers of young men and husband especially loved spending time nities. They risk their very lives in women realize their full potential. The with their three kids—sons Audie and that service every day. Their families Pennsylvania Institute of Technology’s Aiden and their daughter Abigail. make great sacrifices as well. So today we pay tribute to the ex- new scholarship program for veterans Trish is an English teacher at Barbers traordinary young man called Shane, of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan Hill High School. In fact, today some of with so much life ahead of him and his is another testament to the Papadakis her students who belong to the Future young family who suffers the loss of a legacy. Farmers of America, the FAA, hap- wonderful man. Beyond academia, Dr. Constantine pened to be in town and came by and This Nation and the State of Texas Papadakis was a champion of local eco- visited me. owe Shane and his family an immeas- nomic development. He helped create Trish said Shane would get up late at urable debt of gratitude for their sac- Select Greater Philadelphia. He was a night with the children and make din- rifice. My fellow Texan who also rep- founding member of the World Trade ner for the whole family every night. resents southeast Texas, Dr. Ron Paul, Center of Greater Philadelphia. He also Trish, along with Shane’s parents, and I are deeply sorry for the loss of served on the Schuylkill River Devel- Tom Detwiler and Cheryl Railsback, Shane. Tomorrow, Shane will be buried opment Corporation Board. said Shane had a sense of adventure in Mont Belvieu Texas. During his tenure at Drexel Univer- and eagerness to try new things. He Mr. Speaker, Shane Detwiler wore sity, Dr. Papadakis had the oppor- was a certified scuba diver and also he the uniform of a soldier, he wore the tunity to meet with various foreign was about to tackle spearfishing. uniform of a Texas peace officer, he dignitaries. In 1997, then-President of Shane wasn’t born in Texas, but he fought bad guys in Iraq, and back home the People’s Republic of China visited got there as fast as he could. Shane he fought them as well. He did double Drexel University, where his son had was born in Ohio in 1977, and moved to service protecting the people. He was earned his Ph.D. Texas when he was four years of age. quite a person. He was the best that Dr. Papadakis also had a private au- He met Trish when they were both in America has. dience with Pope John Paul II in Rome the third grade at Cypress-Fairbanks And that’s just the way it is. during the canonization of St. Kath- Independent School District, which is f erine Drexel, niece of University found- north of Houston. Shane played soccer, er Anthony J. Drexel. More recently, was a Cub Scout, and played trumpet b 1930 Drexel University was host to the Oc- in the Cy-Fair High School Band. HEALTH CARE tober, 2007, Democratic Presidential Mr. Speaker, this is a photograph of The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Shane taken not too long ago. campaign debate. KRATOVIL). Under a previous order of Dr. Papadakis was born in Athens in Shane joined the United States Army the House, the gentlewoman from Cali- when he was 17. His mom, Cheryl, had 1946, and did not arrive in the United fornia (Ms. WATSON) is recognized for 5 States until 1969. Since his arrival as a to sign the papers, but she said he real- minutes. student, he has received more than 150 ly wanted to be a soldier. He rose to Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise major awards and honors. In addition the rank of staff sergeant in the United today to commend the Energy and to these, Dr. Papadakis acknowledged States Army. He served in Korea in Commerce, Ways and Means and Edu- that the greatest achievements of his 1998 and 1999. When he got back home cation and Labor Committees for work- life were his marriage of 39 years to the to Texas, he earned a bachelor’s degree ing diligently on America’s Affordable love of his life, Elina, and the birth of in criminal justice from Sam Houston Health Choices Act. This bill is a his- his bright and talented daughter, State University in just 21⁄2 years, toric first step to moving towards pro- Maria, a 2008 Drexel graduate. graduating summa cum laude. viding affordable health care options I ask that our Chamber and our Na- He became a Texas game warden. for all Americans. tion pause to acknowledge Dr. Con- That’s a photograph of him here in his Comprehensive health care coverage stantine Papadakis, a master of busi- game warden uniform. That happened will cost taxpayers initially. The cur- ness, engineering, and academia, and in 2003. He earned the nickname ‘‘Su- rent CBO estimate projects a govern- parenthood, who in every sense led the perman’’ from his fellow game wardens ment investment of $1 trillion over the American Dream and created the con- because he excelled in everything he next 10 years, but we must not forget ditions for untold thousands of others did. that this investment in the health of to do so as well. In 2005, Shane left for a yearlong tour Americans is not about the cost but f of duty in Iraq when his oldest boy was about the savings for American fami- just 3 weeks of age. He served as a lies. According to CBO estimates, SHANE DETWILER—SOLDIER, counterintelligence special agent for streamlining administrative costs may LAWMAN the 321st Military Intelligence Bat- save Medicare $500 billion. Providing The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a talion. He earned the Bronze Star and the public plan with the ability to ne- previous order of the House, the gen- the Global War on Terrorism Service gotiate for Medicare rates will increase tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- Medal. those savings. nized for 5 minutes. But after his tour in Iraq, Shane Advocates for laissez-faire economics Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, a came home to Texas to his game war- have continually noted that competi- Texas lawman has been killed in the den job and then he became a Cham- tion drives down costs and spurs inno- line of duty. He was from Baytown, bers County sheriff’s deputy just 2 vation. With the public plan, we are fi- Texas. Shane Thomas Detwiler was a months ago. The job of a deputy with nally giving the government a tool to

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Notwithstanding your regulations re- introduce fair price competition, forc- garding the purpose of Naval Aviation Mis- hap Saftey investigations, I am convinced ing private insurers to keep apace with EXONERATING LIEUTENANT COLO- efficiency and with innovation. With that the Memorandum of the Record (Memo- NEL JOHN A. BROW AND MAJOR randum) must be included in the AMB report the public plan, we offer Americans BROOKS S. GRUBER and JAGMAN investigation as a matter of personal patient choice and the free- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a public record. dom to stay healthy. Over the last several years, numerous arti- The America’s Affordable Health previous order of the House, the gen- cles and stories referencing the April 8, 2000 Choices Act provides 97 percent of tleman from North Carolina (Mr. crash of the V–22 Osprey have incorrectly Americans with health care options. JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. identified Lieutenant Colonel Brow and However, border States, such as my Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, tonight I Major Gruber as the cause of the accident own, California, will continue to expe- am on the floor to express my thanks and have brought unmerited mental hardship to the United States Marine Corps. On on their families. I outlined two of these in- rience many of the same problems in cidents in my previous letter. As a reminder, their busy hospitals. The State of Cali- April 8 of 2000, the late Lieutenant Colonel John A. Brow and the late the press release issued by the Marine Corps fornia is home to 22 percent of the Na- attributed the accident to the pilot’s ‘‘ex- tion’s undocumented immigrants. It is Major Brooks S. Gruber of Jackson- tremely rapid rate of descent.’’ Statements true that many of these immigrants ville, North Carolina, were the marine such as this and the incomplete nature of the will continue to travel to Mexico for pilots of an M–22 Osprey that crashed AMB report and JAGMAN investigation have care, but they will also continue to in Marana, Arizona. The mishap oc- formed the basis for the public’s perception clog emergency rooms, which will re- curred during a training mission as of the role of the pilots in this unfortunate part of a test phase to determine the accident and must be supplemented with sult in exorbitant costs due to emer- clarifying language. gency care. We cannot run down costs aircraft’s operational suitability for the Marine Corps. Seventeen other ma- For example, the JAGMAN stated that the in States like California without ad- aircraft found itself in vortex ring state dressing this issue. We must provide rines were killed in the crash. (VRS) condition with no apparent warning to hospitals with a mechanism for recov- From that day until tonight, I have the aircrew. It was not until after the acci- ering these costs. worked with many aviation experts in dent that Naval Air Systems Command In addition to the public plan, the the Corps and outside the Corps who called for a new flight limitation, pilot pro- House’s Affordable Health Choices Act have helped me reach the conclusion cedures, and a cockpit warning system for VRS. Clearly, the record must reflect this re- introduces improvements to both Medi- that these pilots were not at fault for this crash. Unfortunately, many inac- ality. care and Medicaid. Individuals and Your response stated that safety investiga- families with incomes at or below 133 curate reports have characterized the tions ‘‘are conducted to determine root percent of the Federal poverty level cause of the mishap as ‘‘pilot error.’’ causes and identify corrective actions, not to will be eligible for an expanded and im- To set the record straight, in 2009, I assign blame or document accountability.’’ proved Medicare. This will ensure that asked the Marine Corps to include in In the case of the Osprey accident, the proc- more children remain healthy. Improv- the official military personnel files of ess of determining root causes and identi- ing rebates to seniors will help close Lieutenant Colonel Brow and of Major fying corrective actions led to assigning blame to the pilot and co-pilot by outside or- the Medicare part D doughnut hole and Gruber a memo which exonerates them from responsibility for the mishap. The ganizations because the role of VRS has not will ensure that they do not have to de- been given its proper emphasis. If investiga- cide between purchasing food or their memo includes 17 facts regarding the tions undertaken after completion of the ac- medications. crash, which were developed based on cident report place the root cause of the ac- This bill has taken many steps to im- my review of official investigations cident on other causes, there is reason to ac- prove Medicare and the care we provide and public records, as well as from ex- knowledge that and include such a finding in to seniors. However, we must remem- tensive discussions with aviation ex- the AMB report and JAGMAN investigation. ber that improving care for seniors is perts. The evidence shows that the There were many subsequent investiga- fatal factors in the crash were the air- tions into the safety of the Osprey and the not the same as long-term care. If Cali- dangers of VRS. Therefore, the process of in- fornia does not fix its budget crisis by craft’s lack of a vortex ring state warn- vestigating this accident is not ‘‘closed to August, residents will lose many Medi- ing system and the pilots’ lack of crit- outside influences.’’ Insights gained after the care and Medicaid benefits, such as ical training regarding the extreme completion of an accident report can appro- home care for seniors and for the dis- dangers of VRS onset in the Osprey. priately be appended to an official safety or abled. The House health care bill does Lieutenant Colonel Brow and Major investigative report. not address this problem. Providing the Gruber and their families are dishon- Everyone can appreciate the desire to close an official investigation. However, subse- option for home care is another way to ored by the assertion that the aircrew was at fault for this fatal crash. quent developments clearly demonstrate reduce costs and to allow seniors to that the accident report was incomplete. keep their freedom, and it is something Mr. Speaker, I am grateful that the There is a legitimate basis for correcting we should strongly consider. Marine Corps has accepted the rel- what was determined in order to promote Again, America’s Affordable Health evance of these facts. On February 20 of public justice and remove the stigma at- Choices Act is certainly an impressive 2009, they included my memo in the tached to the pilot and co-pilot. first step. We must be careful not to personnel files of these two marines. In discussions with experts within and out- weaken a national public plan, and we To finally bring this tragedy to a side of the military, additions to closed in- conclusion and to remove the stigma vestigations happen frequently. If you do not must equally encourage our Senate col- agree to place the Memorandum in the AMB leagues to support a robust national that has been unfairly attached to report and JAGMAN investigation, I request public plan. these two pilots, I’ve asked the Navy to that you specifically identify whether any of Though local co-ops or State-level do the right thing, as the Marine Corps the 17 facts contained in the Memorandum systems may seem to offer savings and did the right thing, and include this are inaccurate. Inclusion of the Memo- freedoms for the American people, they memo in the official safety investiga- randum in the Official Military Personnel raise a host of problems. Duplicating tion report on this mishap. Files of these brave Marines is insufficient. public plans in various locales raises Mr. Speaker, at this time, I submit Thank you for your service to our nation. I look forward to your response. administrative costs. It creates too for the RECORD my letter to Rear Ad- Sincerely, many levels of bureaucracy that are miral Arthur J. Johnson, dated June WALTER B. JONES, simply not necessary. Therefore, I sup- 11, 2009, which includes my request and Member of Congress port the House version of America’s Af- the 17 facts about the crash. Enclosure.

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD 9. On July 27, 2000, the Marine Corps pub- qualities especially in areas related to the Based on my review of official investiga- licly announced in a press release that a sudden loss of controlled flight following tions and public records regarding this mis- combination of ‘‘human factors’’ caused the VRS onset. To meet cost and schedule tar- hap as well as extensive discussions with April 8, 2000 crash. The press release went on gets, the actual testing conducted was less aviation experts, I, U.S. Congressman Walter to implicate the mishap aircraft pilots by than a third of that originally planned.’’ In B. Jones, have concluded that the fatal fac- stating that ‘‘deviations from the scheduled addition, MV–22 pilots did not understand tor in the crash of an MV–22 Osprey on April flight plan, an unexpected tailwind and the the optimum use of nacelle tilt to recover 8, 2000 in Marana, Arizona was the aircraft’s pilot’s extremely rapid rate of descent into from VRS onset. In my opinion, this testing lack of a Vortex Ring State (VRS) warning the landing zone created conditions that led clearly could have prevented this tragic acci- system as well as the pilots’ lack of critical to the accident.’’ The release also stated dent by providing the pilots the knowledge training regarding the extreme dangers of that ‘‘although the report stops short of and training to either avoid or recover from VRS onset in the Osprey. I also believe the specifying pilot error as a cause, it notes VRS. Marine Corps has blamed the mishap on the that the pilot of the ill-fated aircraft signifi- 16. The GAO presentation also revealed pilots’ drive to accomplish the mission and a cantly exceeded the rate of descent estab- that the JAGMAN Investigating Officer combination of aircrew human factors. Lieu- lished by regulations for safe flight.’’ In this opined that the MV–22 Program Manager tenant Colonel Brow and Major Gruber and Official USMC press release, Marine Corps (PMA–275), Naval Aviation Training Systems their families are dishonored by the asser- Commandant Gen. James L. Jones is quoted (PMA–205) and the Contractor ‘‘needed to ex- tion that the aircrew was in any way respon- as saying: ‘‘the tragedy is that these were all pedite incorporation of Vortex Ring State sible for this fatal accident. Therefore, I re- good Marines joined in a challenging mis- and Blade Stall warnings and procedures quest that the following findings be included sion. Unfortunately, the pilots’ drive to ac- into the MV–22 NATOPS. The preliminary in all official records relating to this mishap: complish that mission appears to have been NATOPS manual and V–22 ground school syl- 1. The fatal crash of an MV–22 on April 8, the fatal factor.’’ labus provided insufficient guidance/warning 10. This clearly damaging language is inac- 2000, in Marana, Arizona, was not a result of as to high rate of descent/slow airspeed con- curate, based on the fact that at the time of air crew human factors or pilot error that ditions and the potential consequences.’’ the crash, adequate testing of the MV–22 in can be attributed to the late Lieutenant 17. The GAO report also revealed that the the High Rate of Descent/Vortex Ring State Colonel John A. Brow or the late Major Director, Operational Test & Evaluation (HROD/VRS) regime had not been conducted, Brooks S. Gruber who competently and pro- (DOT&E) stated that ‘‘while the possible ex- the MV–22 did not have a VRS warning sys- fessionally performed their duties as United istence of VRS in the V–22 was known when tem, and the pilots did not have adequate States Marine Corps aviators. flight limits for OPEVAL were established, knowledge and training to recognize and 2. The fatal factor in the crash of an MV– the unusual attitude following entry into avoid the extreme dangers of Vortex Ring 22 on April 8, 2000, was the aircraft’s lack of VRS was not expected.’’ DOT&E goes on to State (VRS) onset in the MV–22 and the po- a Vortex Ring State (VRS) warning system say ‘‘thus, the first indication the pilot may tential for sudden loss of controlled flight in and the Department of the Navy’s failure to receive that he has encountered this dif- the MV–22 following VRS onset. ficulty is when the aircraft initiated an provide the pilots with critical training re- 11. According to the Government Account- garding the extreme dangers of VRS onset in uncommanded, uncontrollable roll.’’ ability Office (GAO), the Commander, Oper- As of this evening, I have not yet re- the MV–22. ational Test and Evaluation Force’s V–22 3. Because of inadequate High Rate of De- Operational Evaluation (OPEVAL) report in- ceived a response to this letter. Again, scent (HROD) and VRS developmental test- dicated that the MV–22 ‘‘Naval Air Training I want to state that I wrote Rear Admi- ing, the pilots of the MV–22 involved in the and Operating Procedures Standardization ral Johnson on June 11 of 2009, and as accident on April 8, 2000, were not trained or (NATOPS) manual lacked adequate content, of this time, I have not received a re- able to recognize, avoid, or recover from accuracy, and clarity at the time of the acci- sponse. I am very disappointed. VRS onset in the MV–22. dent. Additionally, because of incomplete de- I hope the Navy will follow the exam- 4. Had adequate HROD and VRS develop- velopmental testing in the High Rate of De- mental testing been conducted prior to the ple of the Marine Corps and will help scent (HROD) regime, there was insufficient properly honor the sacrifices of these Operational Evaluation of April 8, 2000, and explanatory or emphatic text to warn pilots had a VRS warning system been installed in of hazards of operating in this area. The brave pilots who gave their lives in the the aircraft, Lieutenant Colonel Brow and flight simulator did not replicate this loss of service of their country. Major Gruber would have been better able to controlled flight regime.’’ Also, the prelimi- With that, Mr. Speaker, I will ask avoid or recover from VRS. nary NATOPS manual and V–22 ground God to continue to bless our men and 5. LtCol Brow and Maj Gruber were in for- school syllabus provided insufficient guid- women in uniform in Iraq and Afghani- mation behind another MV–22. The lead air- ance/warning as to high rate of descent/slow craft had overshot its intended approach stan. I want to ask God, in His loving airspeed conditions and the potential con- arms, to hold the families who have angle and therefore steepened the approach sequences. angle. Unaware of the extreme dangers of 12. The Judge Advocate General Manual given a child dying for freedom in Af- VRS onset in the MV–22, LtCol Brow and Maj (JAGMAN) Investigating Officer stated that ghanistan and Iraq, and I will ask God Gruber slowed their airspeed and descended ‘‘the fact that the aircraft found itself in three times: Please, God; please, God; even quicker, to maintain position on the VRS condition with no apparent warning to please, God; continue to bless America. lead aircraft. Twenty three seconds prior to the aircrew, but also departed controlled f the crash, the co-pilot of the lead aircraft flight is particularly concerning.’’ stated ‘‘If you want you can take it long if 13. On December 15, 2000, after a second The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a you need to or you can wave it off. It’s your crash of the V–22 that year, then-Secretary previous order of the House, the gen- call. You’re hanging dash two out there.’’ of Defense Bill Cohen determined that the tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is The lead aircraft pilot decided to continue accident history of V–22 aircraft and other recognized for 5 minutes. his rapid descent at a slow forward airspeed, testing issues required an independent, high- (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed clearly oblivious of the extreme dangers of level review of the program. He established a the House. His remarks will appear VRS onset in the MV–22. Blue Ribbon Panel to review the safety of hereafter in the Extensions of Re- 6. Numerous reviews and investigations the V–22 aircraft and to recommend any pro- following the mishap have documented that posed corrective actions. marks.) the pilots of the mishap aircraft were not 14. This panel was briefed by the Govern- f provided with the necessary and critical ment Accountability Office (GAO) and the knowledge and training to recognize, avoid contents of this brief were incorporated into THE EXPANDING POWER OF THE or recover from the extreme dangers of Vor- a subsequent GAO report. The GAO report FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND ITS tex Ring State (VRS) onset in the MV–22 and cited concerns about the adequacy of devel- INTRUSION INTO AMERICA’S the potential for sudden loss of controlled opment tests conducted prior to the aircraft BUSINESS flight in the MV–22 following VRS onset. entering the operational test and evaluation 7. After the mishap, Naval Air Systems phase and that completion of these tests The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Command (NAVAIR) called for a thorough would have provided further insights into previous order of the House, the gen- investigative flight test program to find the the V–22 Vortex Ring State phenomenon. In tleman from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) is boundaries of VRS, characterize its handling particular, the GAO found that develop- recognized for 5 minutes. qualities, and establish the basis for a new mental testing was deleted, deferred or simu- Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, flight limitation, pilot procedures, and a lated in order to meet cost and schedule unfortunately, here we go again—yet cockpit warning system. goals. another attempt to expand the power 8. As a result of testing following the fatal 15. The original plan to test the flying accident, a visual and aural cockpit warning qualities of the flight control system in- of the Federal Government and to in- system was developed to alert the aircrew cluded various rates of descent, speeds, and trude further in America’s business. when the aircraft exceeded the NATOPS weights. This testing would have provided Just like with cap-and-trade, which flight manual’s rate-of-descent limit. considerable knowledge of MV–22 flight was forced upon Members without

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It involved another bill, behalf. safest food supply system in the world, H.R. 1549, which would restrict—in We need to preserve the doctor-pa- and I also agree that we should con- fact, eliminate—the use of animal anti- tient relationship that Melissa and tinue to examine that supply system to biotics. H.R. 1549 would institute a ban millions of Americans have learned to make certain that we continue to im- on the nontherapeutic uses of anti- depend on. This allows patients to prove upon it. However, H.R. 2749 will biotics, which is another ill-conceived make choices that suit their individual not make us a better food safety coun- concept concerning a very complex requirements, not Washington bureau- try. Instead, it will expand the Federal issue. Yet we learned today that no crats. Politicians making decisions bureaucracy, and it will impose unnec- consultation by the FDA has occurred about our health care needs is a pre- essary costs on a struggling ag econ- with the USDA. scription for disaster. Instead of taking omy. This legislation represents a dra- In a hearing earlier this week before away health care choices, we need to be matic shift in Federal policy that the House Rules Committee, the FDA offering more opportunities for pa- could, just like cap-and-trade, dev- suddenly shifted its course and sup- tients. astate agriculture. ported this ban. No new research or sci- We need patient-centered health care This legislation was considered by entific analysis was presented. Again, that allows them to get the treatments the Energy and Commerce Committee apparently no consultation with the and the care that they need when they just a couple of weeks ago. Now, just USDA occurred. So much for collabo- need it. The Obama prescription will like cap-and-trade, the Democratic rating with the Department of Agri- deny patients treatments and make leadership wants to bypass the exper- culture. them wait to get the treatments that tise of the Committee on Agriculture Mr. Speaker, we must stop rushing they are allowed to receive. Recently and bring this bill to the floor, this legislation through Congress without my mother needed to have the battery time under a suspension of the rules— careful, thoughtful and complete con- changed in her pacemaker. My mom is no further consideration, no markups sideration. Congress rarely gets things 88 years old. She is doing very well and by other committees of jurisdiction, no right when we have ample time to is a wise and caring mother, grand- amendments, just a vote. properly consider policy changes, but it mother and great-grandmother to her One provision of H.R. 2749 that is of never makes good decisions when family. With government-run health particular concern is section 103. This rushed by arbitrary timetables. H.R. care, after taking $500 billion from the section would require the U.S. Food 2749 needs to be referred to the Com- Medicare program to help pay for the and Drug Administration to set on- mittee on Agriculture to allow for nec- new plan, it’s not a given that she farm performance standards. For the essary improvements to this food safe- would have gotten the treatment when first time, we would have the Federal ty bill, improvements which will actu- she needed it at the proper time. This Government telling our farmers and ally improve the food safety of our is not the standard of care that I want; ranchers how to grow crops and raise country and will not shut down agri- it’s not the standard of care Melissa livestock. culture. wants; and it’s not the standard of care The cultivation of crops and the pro- We do not need FDA from farm to 90 percent of my constituents, who duction of food animals is an im- fork. have taken my online survey about mensely complex endeavor involving a f government-run health care, want. vast range of processes. We raise a mul- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a We need a plan that reduces health titude of crops and livestock in numer- previous order of the House, the gentle- care costs, expands access and in- ous regions, using various production woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- creases the quality of care. Unfortu- methods. Imagine if the government is ognized for 5 minutes. nately the 1,018-page Obama proposal allowed to dictate how all of that is (Ms. KAPTUR addressed the House. does not achieve these goals. We need done. Chaos will ensue. Unfortunately, Her remarks will appear hereafter in to be asking some tough questions. We that is what H.R. 2749 allows. Those who have never been on a farm the Extensions of Remarks.) need to be asking the President, we will be allowed to tell a producer how f need to be asking the authors of this plan such things as, Will this allow il- to conduct his or her operations. We b 1945 will not improve food safety by allow- legal immigrants, illegal aliens access ing the Food and Drug Administration WE NEED PATIENT-CENTERED to health care? There’s nothing in the to tell our farmers what to do. We will HEALTH CARE REFORM bill that says no. We need to ask about improve food safety by allowing farm- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the elderly, people who in the past ers and ranchers to do something that previous order of the House, the gen- have enjoyed access to cataract sur- they and their ancestors have been tleman from Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) gery to restore their vision, access to doing for generations. is recognized for 5 minutes. artificial hips, artificial knees to in- There are other problems with this Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I share crease their mobility in a timely fash- bill as well—new penalties, record- the views of my constituents in the ion. Will this plan allow that sort of keeping requirements, traceability, Third Congressional District of Arkan- care to continue? Those are the things registration mandates, user fees—all sas that we need health care reform. I that we need to be working on, and cer- things that do nothing to prevent food- believe all Americans deserve access to tainly to try to cram this down the borne diseases and outbreaks but that quality, affordable health care; but the American public’s throat in 2 weeks is do plenty to keep regulators busy and one-size-fits-all experiment won’t give not workable. Luckily we still have that increase costs. hardworking Americans, like Melissa time to get this right. Let’s work to- I raised these concerns today in a Swaim, the peace of mind that she and gether and make patient care the top hearing of the House Agriculture Com- her family deserve when seeking med- priority of our reform. mittee, which was reviewing food safe- ical treatment. Melissa is all too famil- ty. The witnesses representing the iar with doctors offices. Her son re- f FDA tried to reassure the committee quires special medical treatments The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a by telling us not to worry, that they every 3 months that her insurance previous order of the House, the gen- knew what they were doing and that helps pay for. She is grateful to have tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is they would consult with the Depart- insurance help cut the cost of these recognized for 5 minutes. ment of Agriculture. However, the FDA beneficial procedures and told me if her (Mr. DEFAZIO addressed the House. has no expertise in crop and livestock family didn’t have insurance, finding His remarks will appear hereafter in production practices, and I have little the money to cover the cost would be the Extensions of Remarks.)

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If government is who have government-run systems, the Extensions of Remarks.) allowed to take over the health care like Canada, like England, the citizens f system based on the bill that President that have the means actually come to Obama and the Speaker and her top America to get care because our sys- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a lieutenants in this House and in the tem is so good, even with the flaws. So previous order of the House, the gen- Senate have filed, this is the structure let’s go address those flaws. But you tleman from California (Mr. DREIER) is of what government-run health care don’t set up a system like this, some recognized for 5 minutes. would look like. Byzantine system of bureaucrats and (Mr. DREIER addressed the House. There are a number of points that I czars that are going to tell you which His remarks will appear hereafter in think are important to go through. doctor you can see, to take over our the Extensions of Remarks.) You hear President Obama talking a health care system. Unfortunately we f lot about, if you have the health care have got a debate started; and hope- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a you like, you get to keep it. Now that fully the public gets involved in this previous order of the House, the gen- sounds great. I agree with that. The because when you look at the taxes, tleman from Minnesota (Mr. PAULSEN) problem is, the bill that President literally $29 billion of taxes on unin- is recognized for 5 minutes. Obama and Speaker PELOSI and others sured people when the bill was sup- (Mr. PAULSEN addressed the House. filed takes away your health care. It posed to be designed to address the un- His remarks will appear hereafter in allows a government czar—and unfor- insured. When you look at small busi- the Extensions of Remarks.) tunately they’ve created so many nesses and the impact on small busi- f czars. The government is running the nesses and middle-class families, in the insurance companies. The government bill they literally allow taxes on people THE COST AND DANGERS OF THE is running banks right now. The gov- making less than $50,000. This is a bill GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER OF ernment is running car companies. And that needs important debate. Hopefully OUR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM the government is not doing a real people will look at the details, and we The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a good job of it. And now the government can defeat it. previous order of the House, the gen- wants to run the health care system in f tleman from Louisiana (Mr. SCALISE) is this country. If you look at this orga- recognized for 5 minutes. nizational chart, you will see a whole CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Speaker, today in lot of Federal agencies interfering in EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO the Energy and Commerce Committee the relationship between a patient and THE FORMER LIBERIAN REGIME we started having hearings on Presi- their doctor. OF CHARLES TAYLOR—MESSAGE dent Obama and Speaker PELOSI’s bill, Now these are the people that are FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE the proposal to create a government saying that the government won’t tell UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 111– takeover of our health care system. I you when you can go see your doctor. 58) think the components of this bill and Everywhere in this organizational The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- some of the things that have been chart and everywhere in their thou- fore the House the following message talked about need to be discussed here sand-plus page bill they’re giving this from the President of the United on this House floor because the bill new health care czar the ability and States; which was read and, together itself will actually lead to rationing of the power to interfere between the re- with the accompanying papers, referred health care for Americans across this lationship of a patient and their doc- to the Committee on Foreign Affairs country. The bill will absolutely raise tor. If you like the health care plan and ordered to be printed: taxes on every American in this coun- you have, there’s actual language in To the Congress of the United States: try and every small business in this this bill that allows this health care Section 202(d) of the National Emer- country. In fact, there are over $580 bil- czar that’s created, it gives this gov- gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides lion in new taxes in this bill. This bill ernment bureaucrat in Washington the for the automatic termination of a na- was just filed earlier this week. The power to tell your company, if you like tional emergency unless, prior to the Congressional Budget Office hasn’t your health care, the government can anniversary date of its declaration, the even been able to do a full assessment now take away, literally disqualify President publishes in the Federal Reg- of it. There was a meeting held yester- your company’s health care plan from ister and transmits to the Congress a day in the Energy and Commerce Com- being eligible and force you onto this notice stating that the emergency is to mittee with the CBO. Unfortunately government-run plan. They have taxes continue in effect beyond the anniver- the chairman decided that that meet- that cover all different aspects of life. sary date. In accordance with this pro- ing would be held in secret. He did not They tax businesses, $583 billion in vision, I have sent to the Federal Reg- allow the media to come in. He didn’t taxes on working people in this coun- ister for publication the enclosed no- allow the public to have access through try. There’s actually—and this was tice stating that the national emer- the Internet or through television to verified yesterday by the Congressional gency and related measures dealing see what the head of the CBO had to Budget Office—$29 billion in new taxes with the former Liberian regime of say. You know, maybe if somebody on uninsured people. Now the real Charles Taylor are to continue in effect supports this government takeover, I irony of that is, the real reason that beyond July 22, 2009. can see why they might want to try to they’re bringing this bill—over 300 mil- The actions and policies of former Li- hide the details from the public be- lion Americans participate in health berian President Charles Taylor and cause the details that start to come care today, and there is a number of other persons, in particular their un- out are showing the true cost to the uninsured people. Some people say the lawful depletion of Liberian resources American people and the true dangers number is 45 million. Others have nar- and their removal from Liberia and se- of going into this government takeover rowed it down, when you remove the il- creting of Liberian funds and property, of our health care system. I think the legal aliens, when you remove people continue to undermine Liberia’s transi- people ought to know what those de- that just choose not to get health care tion to democracy and the orderly de- tails are. I think when you’re talking who are eligible, the real number of un- velopment of its political, administra- about a bill this massive, a bill that is insured people has been honed down to tive, and economic institutions and re- so enormous, probably one of the big- about 7 million people, and that’s a sources. These actions and policies con- gest transformations of government— number we should go address. Health tinue to pose an unusual and extraor- and in an administration that has had care needs to be reformed, and there dinary threat to the foreign policy of many, many attempts to try to take are a lot of bipartisan approaches to re- the United States. For these reasons, I

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Care should be where complicated, so I don’t get it, and they HEALTH CARE FOR THE we start. Care should be how we end. If seem to be talking bad about it, so I AMERICAN PEOPLE we care for each other, as Americans, if am just not going to plug in. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under we regard all Americans as essential I believe Americans really, really the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- and important, we will construct a want health care reform. And I want uary 6, 2009, the gentleman from Min- health care system and bring forth them to know what this health care re- nesota (Mr. ELLISON) is recognized for health care reform which makes sense form bill is talking about. As I said, a 60 minutes as the designee of the ma- for everybody, which costs less than progressive vision is a vision that jority leader. this system does now because this sys- makes ‘‘care’’ the operative phrase in Mr. ELLISON. My name is KEITH tem is not driven by care. It’s driven health care and puts patients before ELLISON; and I am appearing on behalf by something else, which I will get to profits, although profits are not out of of the Progressive Caucus, which is in a moment. We also have to have in the picture. They are still around. But again coming to the House floor to dis- this health care reform package a pub- patient care is really what is driving the conversation. cuss a progressive vision for America, a lic option. But when I use the word A health care reform bill must in- vision of America that has a central public option, what I really mean is a clude guaranteed eligibility. No Amer- focus of the American quality of life we’re-all-in-this-together option. A being better for all people, that has a ican will be turned away from any in- public option is an option that says surance plan because of illness or pre- central focus of the welfare of Ameri- that, look, we will have a public op- cans being better than it was before. In existing condition. Mr. Speaker, how tion, together with private options, in many Americans are at home right the Progressive Caucus, Mr. Speaker, which the public can say, look, I want we have a set of values which say that now who are checking over their bills, to select that public option because it who are perhaps anxiety ridden or yes, we can live in harmony with the works for me and my family or my planet Earth; yes, we can engage in ac- maybe even in tears because they have business, and that’s what people can just been dropped or denied coverage tivity that will allow all Americans to take advantage of. There will be pri- have health care; yes, we can have civil because of a preexisting condition? vate options in the system, in the ex- I told a story last week, Mr. Speaker, rights for all people; yes, America can change. But this health care reform about a dear friend of mine who called be a party and a member in the global starts with the idea of care and states me aside at a community forum I had village in which we promote peace and that the public option, which will be on health care in my hometown of Min- in which we stand with nations who are included in this health care reform bill neapolis, Minnesota. She said to me struggling to emerge around the world. and is in the bill now, is really a we’re- with tears in her eyes that she had a The progressive vision for America, a in-this-together option. dilemma. She didn’t know what to do. progressive vision that says that the Her sister and her mom had succumbed greatest points in our Nation’s history b 2000 to breast cancer. She thinks she is at were when we passed the law for civil That is what it is about. That is the risk. She knows that if she goes to get rights for all people; a progressive vi- point. That is what we are going for. the test to find out, then she will be sion where we said the Wagner Act, And we will talk more about that later. presumed to have a preexisting condi- where workers will have rights, was a But I think it is important that when tion and could be dropped. But if she great moment in American history; a people talk about a public option, we doesn’t, and she does have the early progressive vision where we put to- are talking about an option that is stages of breast cancer, she will not be gether the resources necessary to pull available for Americans to select which getting the care that she needs. So she America out of the Great Depression really says, we are not going to leave gets the test now, she can be dropped and into a greater level of rights, a you out in the cold, you’re not by your- for having a preexisting condition. If greater level of prosperity and a great- self, this ownership society is not a she doesn’t get the test now, her breast er level of community. you’re-on-your-own society. In fact, it cancer could be advancing. This is the Tonight we’re talking about health is a society in which we are all in this situation that so many Americans are care, and I hope to be joined by my col- thing together. So, Mr. Speaker, as I in today, and it is wrong. league soon. But I just want to set out said before, care is what drives our vi- The health care reform we are talk- that this is the congressional progres- sion. ing about, guaranteed eligibility, no sive message; and if anybody wants to But the system, the status quo, has American will be turned away from communicate with us, they can do so something else driving the vision. any insurance plan because of illness or at cpc.grijalva.house.gov. It is very im- Health care reform means patients be- preexisting condition, meaning that in- portant that folks know how to get in fore profits. That is what health care surance companies just can’t insure touch with us. Mr. Speaker, this is the reform means. Health care reform the people who are well and the people progressive message where we come doesn’t mean that there won’t be prof- who never make claims. They have to every week on the House floor to talk its. Of course, there will be. There will insure everybody, comprehensive bene- about a progressive vision. Health care be private businesses on the exchange. fits. is the topic. Health care is the issue for There will be people making money. The new public plan, this is the the American people today. Health Doctors will continue to make good you’re-not-on-your-own plan, will care is what everybody is talking about salaries, nurses as well; and other peo- cover all essential medical services in- here on Capitol Hill, and this is the ple who do good things for society will cluding preventative, maternity, men- progressive message where we talk be compensated fairly, of course. tal health and disease management about a progressive vision for America. But the fact is we will not have these programs. This is comprehensive bene- Now I’m using these boards to help insurance companies that are not al- fits. This is different from some of illustrate a point; but the main con- lowed to just charge anything they those plans you get that is a good plan cept here, as we talk about the progres- want and pay their CEOs anything they for health care only it doesn’t cover sive vision for America’s health care, want. We will have something where anything, only it has a high deductible, we want to start out with a central patient care will be what is important high co-pay, high premium and doesn’t idea; and that is, care should be the in this health care reform system. offer any real coverage, and this is ex- watchword. We should be talking about So, I want to talk tonight, Mr. cluded, that is excluded, doesn’t cover care, not who pays, not who doesn’t Speaker, about exactly what health this, doesn’t cover that. That is not the pay. Care. We should not be talking care reform must include. And so let kind of plan we are talking about.

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We are going to have is new to this body, all making impor- miums, high deductibles, meaning if Medicare, we are going to have Med- tant commitments to support a public you go to the doctor, you got to pay a icaid, and we are going to have SCHIP. option, on both sides, of course. We lot, you got to pay a lot out of your That is still there. heard the President talk about the check every 2 weeks or every month What is going to be new, Mr. Speak- public option as well. when you get paid; and then if you er, is a health care insurance exchange. So we have people in all three, in need a procedure, you got to cough up This is going to be new. This bubble is both Houses and in the President’s Of- a lot of your own personal money be- going to be kind of new. And it is going fice, talking about the public option. cause they don’t cover everything or to go into effect in a few months per- We have talked a little bit about what even nearly everything. haps after we pass the bill, perhaps as it means. But let me just elaborate on So, participants will be charged fair much as 12 months; but it will be that a little bit. What it means at its premiums and minimal co-pays and counted in months. heart is it means giving the uninsured deductibles for preventative services. Who is eligible for the health care in- the option to enroll in a public health So that means if you want to stay surance exchange? Individuals and care plan that is sort of like Medicare. healthy by doing preventative health small businesses will be able to go into That is what it means at bottom, giv- care, that option will be available to the exchange. And what will be on the ing the uninsured the option, the you. exchange? Private insurance plans that choice, the choice to enroll in a public Subsidies. Individuals and families people can purchase, and what you will health care plan like Medicare. A pub- who do not qualify for Medicaid or have there is a public option. lic insurance option would compete. SCHIP but who still need assistance Now, people who go into the health We are talking competition here, Mr. will receive income-related Federal care exchange will be subsidized for up Speaker. We are not talking about not subsidies and keep health insurance to 400 percent of the poverty level. competing. We are talking about com- premiums affordable. So we are not That means if you are at the poverty peting. going to leave anybody out. Even peo- level times four, you take that income Under the system we have now, we ple who are the lower income scale and you have at the poverty level times don’t have much competition. But with a public option, we will have some have to have health care, have to be four, if you make 400 percent of the competition. And this public option able to go and see a doctor, have to be poverty level, meaning you make well will compete on a level playing field able to get preventative services; and over the poverty level but still you with private health insurers, and the this will be covered. don’t have enough to afford health So health care reform, guaranteed care, you can receive some sort of sub- uninsured individuals would get a eligibility, no exclusion for a pre- sidy to make sure that you can afford chance to choose which plan is best for existing condition, comprehensive ben- coverage. them. If you look at the health care market efits, a good plan that covers things Then, you can go into the exchange, today, and you go into a given area, ev- that you need, affordable premiums, and you might be able to pick your pol- erybody knows that one or two firms icy because the policies will be stand- co-pays and deductibles and subsidies dominate in that particular area, ardized, and you will be able to pick for people who need them. maybe three. Sometimes you just real- So this is a chart that we developed, one, be it a public plan or a private ly don’t have any options at all, Mr. Mr. Speaker, to try to make it simple plan. And you will be able to get your Speaker. And so we have a lack of in- for folks, because it is complicated. It health care policy picking the one that surance right now, a lack of a competi- is our job in Congress to try to boil this you want, guaranteeing that you will tion now; and what we need to do is get stuff down and make it digestible. And have choice, guaranteeing that you some real competition. so we came up with this little chart to will have options and you will be able Why is having a public health care try to talk about what is going on. to select based on your needs. We are option important? There are many rea- Let’s just say, here is the path to going to revisit this chart in a mo- sons, but here are a few. A broad num- health care for all. Up here at the top ment, Mr. Speaker, because it is impor- ber of research and a broad spectrum of of the box, Mr. Speaker, you got every tant to go back to it. research has confirmed that a public American. So I just wanted to say that tonight health insurance option is a key com- What the plan will yield is basically what we want to do with this Progres- ponent of cost containment. To drive three of these bubbles that you will fit sive hour is talk about helping folks to down the cost of health care, you need into. One of them is employer-based in- understand the health care reform a public option, because what it does is surance. You have heard President plan, helping folks to understand what it introduces more competition, lower Obama say, if you like your health the public option is. As I said before, administrative expenses and drives care, keep it. That is what that is. If the public option should be understood. cost-saving innovation. Some folks you like your health care, keep it. It is It is something that is going to help don’t know that our health insurance exactly what you have now if you have you, something that means that this is industry right now is exempt from employer-based health care, but it is our commitment to each other, like antitrust legislation and doesn’t really going to cost less. There will be no Social Security is our commitment to have to compete. But a public option more discrimination for preexisting each other, like other important public will drive them to competition, which conditions. There will be no discrimi- programs are a commitment to each is a good thing. nation for age or gender. And we will other, our roads are a commitment to Also, need for a public option, ac- have a medical loss ratio of 85 percent each other. It is what we all do to- cording to research from the Common- because 85 percent of the premiums gether to make sure people can make wealth Fund, the net administrative must go to patient care. So they won’t it. This is what the public option rep- cost for Medicare and Medicaid are 5 be able to just stuff their pockets with resents. and 8 percent respectively. These are those $100 million salaries some of So, Mr. Speaker, many in Congress, plans, Medicare and Medicaid, which these health care insurance companies the House and Senate, believe that any already drive reasonable cost down so CEOs make. significant health care reform package that the folks who participate in these This is a lot like we have now, only must include a robust public option. programs are not being charged for a we will have improvement because of We have seen leaders, brave and coura- bunch of stuff that they don’t need. cost, because of the medical loss, what geous legislators like RUSS FEINGOLD They are getting low administrative is known as the ‘‘medical loss ratio’’ in the Senate and BERNIE SANDERS and costs. and because of the banning of the ex- CHUCK SCHUMER in the Senate over in Now I just want to say that I have clusion for preexisting conditions. the other body talking about the im- been joined now by one of my favorite

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It is the most that we jump in on this important conversation your schools, your communities, your can do for the American public. going on in Congress right now. neighborhoods, your workplaces have And I’ll have to tell you, I cannot Congresswoman EDWARDS, how are health insurance. But for so many peo- wait to cast my vote for a public plan you doing tonight? Let me yield to ple, it’s completely inadequate to do option that is robust, that covers all you. the task. Americans, that ensures what I call the Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. Thank I think again about another situation three C’s. You know, we want lower you for yielding. Good evening, Mr. of an insurer where my son actually costs, we want quality care, and we ELLISON. It is good to be here with you had a little bit of an accident. He went want continuity of care. It shouldn’t this evening. And I just want to say a up, he came down on his head. He need- matter whether you have this job or few words because I don’t have a lot of ed to have an MRI. We talked to the in- that job or another job. You keep your time, and I know you’re really holding surance company. And what did they health care coverage. And when we the fort here talking about the impor- say to us? You couldn’t go to the 24- cast that vote for the American people, tance of health care to all Americans, hour MRI center; you had to wait and they’re going to stand with us because the importance of a public plan option get that coverage in an emergency it’s the right thing to do. that really covers all Americans, gives room. And it turns out that the emer- And so it’s so good to be here this them a choice of their doctors and gency room was more expensive than evening in this House, in the People’s what do they want for their services. getting the same examination that was House, saying that at last, on health I just want to say the U.S. health a critical examination ordered by a care, we are going to do what’s right by care system is really one of the most doctor in an MRI facility. And so these the American people. expensive systems in the world. We choices don’t make sense for the Amer- And I yield back. Mr. ELLISON. Will the gentlelady know that. We spend about $2.2 trillion ican public. yield to a question, perhaps? And as I said, Mr. ELLISON, you each year on health care services and Congresswoman EDWARDS, we’ve been know, premiums are going up. Pre- products. At the same time, 46 million hearing a lot of rhetoric about this miums have gone up 114 percent from Americans are uninsured, and a whole health care plan. This health care plan, 1999 to 2007. And that’s greatly out- bunch of others, 80 percent who have which I agree with you, we need to be pacing incomes in this country. And so insurance, are actually from working excited about it because this is a great families. They have insurance, but it is the high costs, what are they doing? and propitious moment in America. not enough, and it is not the right kind They’re crippling the American middle But we’ve been hearing detractors. of coverage, and premiums are going class. They’re crippling working fami- We’ve been hearing this government- up, and deductibles are going up. And lies, they’re crippling businesses. run health care, all this kind of stuff. Most of the small business people I it has become really an unaffordable Have you heard this kind of rhetoric know actually want to be able to pro- system for American families. before? And should anyone listen to it? Almost half of all personal bank- vide health care coverage, good health I yield to the gentlelady. ruptcies are attributed to medical debt. care coverage for their employees. But Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. Well, I I had that experience myself. I almost I’ll tell you, if you’re trying to provide thank the gentleman. And I’ve heard went bankrupt because I had a huge health care coverage and you’re suf- the rhetoric before. But I tell you, it health care bill. I couldn’t pay it. I got fering the cost of $10,000 and $20,000 per rings hollow on somebody who has not very, very sick, and I needed a choice. employee for health care, you can’t had health care and who’s also had Fortunately, I was able to pay that off stay in business like that. And so we really good health care coverage. And and then end up getting good insur- want to give small business, all busi- so, you know, I think the detractors, ance. But the reality is that when that ness, a helping hand with making sure we know who they are. They’re all the happens, it can almost cripple a fam- that they can provide affordable and vested interests who are making a ily. I don’t want any other family to low-cost coverage to their employees. boatload of money off of the American have to face the kind of choices I did We want to make sure that people people while they don’t have health about whether to take care of myself who are unemployed and maybe unin- care. And so we have to just stop that. and my son or to pay for health care sured or underinsured have coverage. It’s really a pretty simple formula. I coverage. We want to make sure that there’s a think the American people really get standard set of benefits that everyone that. I think the American people un- b 2015 should enjoy so you get the advantage derstand that. And we want quality And, at the same time, we also know of preventive care, diagnostic treat- care, and we want to lower cost for ev- that sometimes people make the ments ordered by your physician. eryone, and we want to make sure that choices. Do I buy my medications? Do We want the patient and the doctor we engage in the social responsibility I go see my doctor when I’m sick, or do to have control of their coverage, not that we have for all of those who, at I wait till I’m really sick? Those are the patient and the insurer, not the some time or another, might find choices that are unacceptable. doctor and the insurer, nobody in be- themselves uninsured or underinsured. And let’s look at the practices of our tween, not the government or anybody And so the detractors actually don’t insurers. I mean, you know what hap- else in between, but the doctor and the have anything good to say, and so they pens. An insurer will say to you some- patient. And then we want to make want to try to kill our opportunity, thing like, well, you know, you’ve been sure that doctors are paid so that they and a meaningful opportunity for the a victim of domestic violence, and so can make a viable practice, so that American people for health care re- we’re not going to cover that and the they can engage in the kind of primary form. cost of that because it’s a pre-existing and preventive care that we think is And I think that those of us who illness. I bet a lot of people across the most important to preserving and pro- know what the problem is, who under- country don’t know that there are tecting our health and our quality of stand what the solution is, who believe health insurers that deny coverage be- health over a long time. that we have to have a public option cause of a circumstance of domestic vi- And so I’m excited, actually, about that competes with the private insur- olence. It’s hard to believe that, and where we are right now. I mean, I am ers, we know that that kind of com- yet it’s true, because it’s considered a so heartened because I think we’ve petition in the marketplace will lower pre-existing condition. learned a lot over the years. And this cost. And so we’ve got to, you know, And so we need not just a public op- time the American people aren’t just zone out the detractors and focus on tion, we need one that’s robust. We going to get a promise, they are going delivering health care reform for the need one that says to insurance compa- to get the kind of health care they de- American people.

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If the gentlelady This is an opportunity, equal to pass- some kind of a chronic illness that, if would yield, I hope the gentlelady ing, in my view, civil rights legislation, left untreated, will kill them, and that, doesn’t mind me asking her a few other equal to passing environmental protec- if there were preventive measures to questions. tion legislation, equal to making a leap keep those chronic diseases from hap- My next question is, why do you forward for the benefit and welfare of pening, or if there were some treat- think that it’s been reported that the all Americans. ment regimens to address and arrest detractors to health care reform are And I guess my question to you, and these chronic diseases, then you would spending up to $1.2 million a day here I don’t want to tailor what you want to find that the American people would be to lobby Congress? share with us tonight, Congressman, ready to, our children would be ready I’d yield to the gentlelady. Why are but I do just want to see if I could get to, go to school and learn and become they spending so much money? your views on why, for example, the great individuals who carry our econ- Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. Well, Washington Post reported that the Na- omy into the 21st century. And that’s you know, I don’t like this mix of tion’s largest insurers, hospitals, med- simply one of the items that we’re ad- money and politics. And what it says ical groups, have hired more than 350, dressing here. to me is that somebody with that skin 350 former government and staff mem- Are we going to just continue to do in that game stands a lot to lose, and bers and retired Members of Congress business as usual, tax cuts for the rich so that means that the detractors out in hopes of influencing colleagues in and famous and wealthy, as is advo- there know that if the cost of doing opposition to health care reform to the cated by my friends on the other side? business for them is to spend that $1.2 tune of about 1.4, I’m reading now, I Are we going to continue to do that? million or $3 million every day to fight was going from memory before, $1.4 We see where that has left us. We see against health care reform because million a day. Why would they do such where we are now, and we’re in a bad they know that without reform they a thing, unless they thought that this situation. get to make billions of dollars off the was a reasonable cost of doing busi- b 2030 backs of the American people. And so ness? no more to that. Does the Congressman have any And so we’ve got to take some impor- The American people are pretty views? tant steps to address it, and people smart about this. I know the people I yield to the gentleman. didn’t—the same folks who supported out in my congressional district, the Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Thank you the Wall Street bailout, now they’re Fourth Congressional District in Mary- Congressman ELLISON. And I want to talking against our investing in the land, understand health care. Many of also recognize my great freshman col- lives of people in this country who them work and they have health care league, when we came in—now we’re all should be in a position to save us coverage. But they know that they’re sophomores—Ms. DONNA EDWARDS, money by having—everyone having being burdened by increased premiums who’s been a real champion on this, as health care, that demand will drive and deductibles. They know that there you have, Mr. ELLISON. down expenses in and of itself. are insurance companies and bean And Mr. Speaker, I just want to re- Mr. ELLISON. So I thank the gen- counters and people on a telephone who spond. It is a civil rights issue. It’s just tleman. stand between them and their doctor not racial. It is a matter of demo- If the gentleman yields back, I just and good medical care. graphics. It’s a matter of who has in- want to do a very quick update for the They know that they have family surance and who does not. And you’ll folks who may have just tuned in. members, young people like my son, We’re talking about health care reform getting ready to come out of college, find, looking at it, you’ll find that most poor people and most, at this tonight with the Progressive Caucus, will lose his health care coverage and the health care reform must in- that’s covered by his parents and will point, I would venture to argue, middle class people have no health insurance clude guaranteed eligibility. That be on his own. Those young people need means no American will be turned to have health care coverage. We know coverage. And so the question is, after spending away from any insurance plan because that they don’t believe that they’re of an illness or preexisting condition. ever going to get sick or injured. But $780 billion in a Wall Street bailout, do we have the will to handle and to ad- The bill also includes comprehensive that’s not true. benefits. This is what we need to have. And so we have an opportunity here dress this civil rights issue that is so This is what the bill offers: affordable to fight all of those interests. And you fundamental to our country? premiums, copays, and deductibles. know what I say? Stop advertising. And to me it’s mind-boggling. We You know, we don’t need to advertise just heard reports of Goldman Sachs Participants will be charged fair pre- for good health care reform. We don’t hitting the jackpot for $3 billion in miums, minimal copays, and subsidies need to advertise for pharmaceuticals profits over the last quarter, of the of families who do not qualify for Med- that benefit us if that’s a decision that taxpayers’ money. And people want to icaid or SCHIP but still need assist- our doctors make. And yet billions of know, well how much does this health ance. dollars are spent in that industry. Mil- care plan cost? What this bill calls for—and I think lions and millions of dollars spent in Well, I’m going to tell you, it’s going it’s important, and I hope my col- lobbying against reform. And so that is to cost us a whole lot more if we do leagues agree—is to try to make this a clear message to the American people nothing, like my colleagues on the thing simple so that people can get a that those detractors do not stand on other side, if we do nothing, it’s going grip on it. The path to health care for the side of health care reform. to cost us a whole lot more. You know all, under the proposed bill, what would Mr. ELLISON. I agree with the gen- why? Because health care costs are happen is under these three bubbles, if tlelady, and couldn’t agree more. And I going to continue to skyrocket you have employer-based health insur- want to thank her for making the through the roof. ance now, you will be able to keep point she’s made. In 2005, a study by Families USA and that, but you will have certain things We’ve been joined by Congressman the Center for American Progress that control costs, including no more HANK JOHNSON from the great State of showed that the cost of treating the discrimination for preexisting condi- Georgia. And we’re talking health care uninsured added $330 to the average in- tions, no discrimination for gender, for reform tonight. The Progressive Cau- dividual plan in Georgia, and $900 for issues like that. cus offering a progressive vision to care the average family plan. That’s close Also medical-loss ratio, 85 percent, so for Americans. And we were just speak- to $1,000, Mr. Speaker, every year. And that at least 85 percent of the pre- ing a moment ago about how we need a high costs are what block access to miums must go to patient care. People robust public option; that we’re excited health care because people don’t have who have public programs now such as about the possibility to pass health the insurance coverage to be able to be- SCHIP or Medicare or Medicaid can care for Americans. This is a 60-year come healthy individuals. keep their program if they qualify. And debate. Some people go back to 1994. And certainly, for our economy, Mr. there won’t be much that they have to But we all know this debate goes back Speaker, we can’t have a majority of worry about. It will be pretty much way before that. the people in this country sick with how it is now.

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But because So, there are several examples al- lic plan, and there will be private plans they don’t have health insurance, they ready of—my parents are quite happy which have standardized benefits which go to the ER instead, and those bills with their Medicare coverage. They they will have to compete for and will don’t get paid. And the costs get spread buy supplemental sometimes if they drive down costs. over the rest of the population, and all need it, and that option would be avail- The fact is, it’s not complicated. It’s of us wind up with higher premiums as able under the bill that we’re talking not that difficult. Of course, the bill a result. We’re paying more than any about. has a lot of pages because there are a other country in the world. But I mainly just wanted to thank lot of things to consider. But the fact In fact, 16.2 percent of our GDP is you and add my voice to the chorus of is that this is not a difficult thing, and going to pay for health care, but we’re those that are saying it’s time for this we’re going to be working to make sure not getting the best results. We’re not change to happen for us to join the rest people understand it. at the top in terms of lifespan. In of the G–20, the rest of the industri- I would also like to just mention that terms of infant mortality, we’re not alized, developed world in having some change is necessary. Change is nec- even close to the top. And I think that kind of universally available, acces- essary, and there will be some pay-fors. it’s also important to realize that, first sible health care. Mr. ELLISON. Now let’s hear from The fact is only 1.2 percent of Amer- of all, this plan is still being tweaked. the Congresswoman from Maryland, ican households will have to pay the The bill is still being worked on. DWARDS. There are those who have questions Ms. E American surcharge for health care re- How do you react to these claims? form. That leaves about 98 percent of about one aspect or another. I’m par- Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. I thank American households who will not pay ticularly, in my district, concerned the gentleman. any surcharge. that small businesses be protected as I was listening to my colleagues, Mr. And people who are blessed to be at well as possible. Although many small HALL and Mr. JOHNSON, and I want to that top, tip-top part of the income businesses have come to me, including say particularly something about that scale, I really believe, as good Ameri- the chambers of commerce in my dis- the critics charge that we don’t want cans who care about their fellow coun- trict have come to me and said the government running health care and trymen and -women, that they would number one issue for their member government is going to choose your not mind helping to cover the costs of businesses is health care; the cost is doctor. health care. I think it’s an act of patri- spiraling out of control, the cost of I grew up in the United States Air otism, and I think it’s a good act of so- providing health care to their employ- Force. My father was in the military. cial responsibility to say that if we, ees. They want to do it. They’re just So when we were young children and the top 1.2 percent, have been able to going to be broken by doing it. had to get health care coverage, we benefit from the massive tax cuts that But the other question I hear is, well, called, made an appointment, got the have benefited this group of people a couple of things. I hear some people tonsils checked, got whatever medica- over the last number of years, that now say, and they’ve heard this from TV, tion was needed and went home. We that the country needs health care in- from the ads that are running already saw primary care physicians. It’s a surance, now that it’s not given up a against this, I don’t want the govern- government-provided system. substantial part of their income, that ment between me and my doctor. Well, My father on his retirement was in they would be able to contribute this. neither do I. But I also don’t want your the VA system, got excellent coverage But I think it’s important to talk insurance between you and your doc- through the VA system. My brother re- about the fact that under this bill, a tor, and that’s the situation we have tired from the United States Air Force, family making up to $350,000—which is now. excellent service and care through the a pretty good amount of money—in ad- People say, I don’t want rationing. VA system. Those are government-pro- justed gross income will not owe any We already have rationing. People say, vided systems. Medicare. Medicare is surcharge at all. And a family making I want to have my choice of doctor. one of the most efficient health care $500,000 a year in adjusted gross income You don’t. If you have an HMO, they systems that we have. will contribute about $1,500 to help re- give you a list of doctors, and if you’re And so what are we talking about here? duce cost and provide access to afford- not in the system, you know, you wind The critics can say what they want, up paying for yourself and filing for re- able health care for all. but they know that when it’s Medicare The fact is it’s important to try to imbursement. And good luck, it won’t or veterans’ coverage or coverage keep on talking about what the bill be the same rate if you do get it at all. through these systems that people get But the main myth that I would like calls for so people will understand it. quality care, that it’s low cost, that We’ve been very fortunate to be to dispel is the idea that the govern- it’s a very efficient system. joined by JOHN HALL, who is out front ment can’t run a health care program Now, do we need to make some on nearly every progressive issue. Let well. This isn’t going to be govern- changes and tweaks? Absolutely. And me welcome the gentleman and yield ment-run health care. It’s going to be a you know what? In this bill that we are to him so he can get in this conversa- standard set of plans, the exchange going to be voting on, those tweaks tion. into which any business or any indi- and changes are made to Medicare, to Mr. HALL of New York. Thank you vidual can go and choose from among reform it so that it actually saves tax- and your colleagues for spreading the private choices, and one of those payers money. word about this health care plan, choices will be the public option. So I just thank my colleagues for which will include, for the first time in But just think about our military, pointing out that while government the United States, a public plan, a pub- for instance. All of the many members can provide the mechanisms for health lic option, a patient option, as some of the military and folks I know who care, you still get to choose your doc- call it, so that all Americans will have work at West Point, which is in my dis- tor. Under a private system, you access to some kind of coverage. trict, are covered by TRICARE. choose your doctor. Under the public I just wanted to follow up on what TRICARE is a single-payer, govern- system, you will choose your doctor, you were just saying in terms of what ment-funded, one-source health care and then you can decide what works a family of making, say, adjusted gross plan. Same goes—Medicare is another best for you. And that’s the beauty of income of half a million dollars a year one, and the Veterans Administration. this. will be paying. It’s important to recog- There are certainly problems with vet- For people who believe in the mar- nize that the average American family erans getting into the system. Once ketplace, they need to believe in a pub- is already paying an estimated $1,100 a they’re in, they’re very happy. Matter lic plan option because the public plan

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For those who can’t afford it be- day, we will celebrate because all of us sustain a responsibility of—it’s close to cause they’re living at or below the will have quality, affordable, and ac- $1 million a year, like $900,000 a year. If poverty level, then we have found ways cessible health care. you have payroll, you’re going to pay and are still addressing ways to fund And as I close, I want to say to the that much. that. gentleman, as well, that quality and af- And so those are the same folks who But for the first time in this country fordable and accessible health care got the tax breaks back in 2001, a cut we will do what Israel, Canada, the Slo- can’t be just for that top 1 percent. It in their capital gains taxes with more vak Republic, Sweden, Holland, has to be for the other 99 percent. And spending in this Congress by my col- France, Taiwan, you can read on the the same choice that I get here in the leagues on the other side of the aisle list of all our allies and all of the in- United States Congress for my health which caused the humongous deficits dustrialized developed countries in the care where I can look at an array of that we are experiencing today, and we world what they do for their citizens plans and make a choice we want to de- have nothing to show for them except and that is make sure that every one of liver to all of the American people. for the people suffering. them can go to bed at night and have Mr. ELLISON. I thank the gentlelady Mr. ELLISON. I want to thank the that certainty, not worrying that they for yielding back. gentleman. Again, this is the Progres- or their children might get sick or in- Let me now go to the gentleman sive Caucus coming with our weekly jured and not be covered by some kind again from Georgia. And I actually progressive message on the floor to- of health care. have a question I would like to pose to night with three progressive leaders Mr. ELLISON. I want to thank the the gentleman, although the gen- who have been speaking up for health gentleman, and that was a very impor- tleman will talk about whatever he care reform. tant story for us as we wind down, and wants. Let me turn now to Congressman now I turn to the gentlelady from And the question that I would like to HALL for a moment. We’ve only got Maryland, Congresswoman EDWARDS. pose to the gentleman is: Is this thing about 10 minutes left. So I’d like to see Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. I thank that we’re embarking on, this health the three colleagues share this time the gentleman for yielding. care reform plan which includes the equally, and I don’t need much time to You know, each time Mr. HALL has spoken, he reminds me of something public option, historically, is this a close, but I’d like the public to hear, else, and I have to tell you, I, too, left small thing or is this a big deal? Is this Mr. Speaker, from these three leaders my appendix in Spain in a clinic, but I a time for rejoicing? Is this a big mo- in our Congress, and I guess I will just didn’t get a bill. Now, that is not what ment in history that people should be hand it right on over to Congressman HALL. we’re doing here, but we are doing excited about? Mr. HALL of New York. Thank you, something really important for the I yield to the gentleman. Congressman ELLISON, and I’ll just tell Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Like I said American people. you a brief story about my mother who And I believe that the strongest earlier, to quote you, this is a civil was on a trip to the Slovak Republic health care reform that we can pass rights issue, and 100 years from now with my dad and my brother, the out of this Congress also embraces a people will be looking back and seeing priest, going back to see her great robust public plan option that gives what a fundamental change in the de- grandparents’ hometown. And she’s a people choice, that’s competitive in the livery of health care in this Nation was very friendly person, talkative, and as marketplace, a bill that makes certain accomplished by the 111th Congress. she was leaving a restaurant one night, that we don’t have exclusions for pre- And so we cannot continue as things she turned around to say good-bye and existing conditions like domestic vio- have gone in the past—17.7 percent of thanks in Slovak—by the way, the lan- lence or any other so-called preexisting Georgians do not have health insur- guage came back to her when she was condition. ance, and those that do, their pre- there—and she tripped and fell down And so I think that, in order to meet miums have increased 88 percent since the stairs of this restaurant and broke the test for real reform, we have to the year 2000. This is a big number that her right femur just below the hip. And have a system in which patients choose cannot be sustained, Congressman it was too much pain for her to get on their doctor, doctors and patients ELLISON, and we just simply must do the airplane and fly back to the United choose their care, and insurers and what is right. And I will feel proud States and have her leg repaired here. government bureaucrats alike stay out about being on the right side of this So she went into a hospital in a little of those decisions. issue, along with my fellow Members of town in what was Czechoslovakia back And so I say to the American public, the Congressional Black Caucus. when her relatives lived there and now we’re ready to cast a vote for real re- You know, we’ve got rising bank- is the Slovak Republic, a post-Soviet form, and so let’s bring on the choice, ruptcies across the Nation; 62 percent country that we think of as a backward let’s bring on the competition, and of those involve medical bills that have nation. Probably most Americans who let’s bring on the care for patients. resulted from a catastrophic illness or think of the Slovak Republic think of a Mr. ELLISON. I thank the gentle- even just—not even catastrophic, but backward nation. woman, and let me yield to the gen- an illness, and more people going into She went in the hospital, spent 2 tleman from Georgia. bankruptcy because of this. Bank- weeks, had pins put in through the Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. I thank ruptcy courts are overwhelmed with marrow of her leg to hold the bones in Congressman ELLISON. new bankruptcies. alignment, plate put in the side of it, We’re having or they are having a I would like to also address this issue screws put in. It’s an elaborate oper- TEA party outside one of my district of small businesses. As small business ation. Spent 2 weeks in the hospital, offices on Friday, and I would venture is defined by the broadest definition, and at the end of that time, my father to speculate that many of those people which means basically any individual went down to the office of the hospital who will come don’t have health insur- with as little as $1 of small business in- and asked if he could pay the bill be- ance or recently lost their health in- come, those people will not be im- cause they were leaving to get on the surance and they are frustrated. They pacted by a health care surcharge plane to go home. And the adminis- feel like this is going to cost them whatsoever. In fact, 96 percent of small trator said, What bill? Send us a post- some money, but actually, when you businesses will not have to pay any card, tell her to do her exercises, and stop and think about it, some folks surcharge at all, and those that make have a good trip. have only the choice of going into the basically $250,000 or less, they won’t Now, I’m not sure that we’re going to emergency room when their illness be- pay anything. be able to do that, certainly not for, comes so dire that the family makes

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And if so, then be talking about abortions, preventing health care system—public option is they will get coverage for their med- abortions, the up and down and the fre- key to the health reform, and using ical throughout their lives. And that’s quency of abortions. We may even get medical standard of care in language, exactly what we need in this country into end-of-life issues because all of instead of listing reproductive services because this plan that would enable a these are relevant, of course, to what’s that will siphon off votes, is key to public option will keep the insurance going on with the health care debate this. companies honest because it will be today in Washington. b 2100 competitive, and so we’re talking I want to start out with the first And what is she referring to? Well, if about lowering the cost of health care, slide and notice it says from 1973 until we talk about reproductive care, that taking some of that 88 percent of the Hyde amendment was passed in of course implies reproductive services, health insurance, rising cost, off the 1976, Federal taxpayers were paying for 300,000 abortions per year, even though including abortions. backs of the middle class. Well, if we just leave it to the med- abortion was never mentioned in the Mr. ELLISON. Well, let me thank the ical standard of care and let someone original Medicaid statute. Think about gentleman, and let me remind every- else define that standard of care, then body that this is the Progressive mes- that. There was no provision for abor- what we really end up with is a stand- sage, the Progressive Caucus coming tions to be paid for under the Medicaid ard of care out there that can be dic- together; and I just want to leave us statutes, and yet 300,000 abortions per tated to all that means, of course, with this. year were being provided, all at tax- abortion services. Mary from Minneapolis says, My payers’ expense. How can this happen? So, really, what are we getting to in daughter needed her wisdom teeth out. How can this happen in America where this entire debate and discussion? At the time with insurance we were something is being paid for, something We’re going to be getting into the told to pay $375 and we did. Then we that is unconscionable for, at least weeds here in just a moment with my got billed over a thousand. Resub- today, over 50 percent of Americans, colleagues. But the bottom line is that mitted, eventually the amount was re- and yet it’s paid for by taxpayers? if, according to the courts and accord- duced to 750. In the meantime, my hus- You know, it’s interesting in the ing to the rules that can be provided by band had no paycheck. abortion debate, some of us are defi- the administration, if abortion is not Her second story was, she had cal- nitely against abortions. We call our- explicitly excluded under taxpayer cium deposits in her back which make selves pro-lifers. There are those who funding, under Medicaid, any kind of it difficult for her to walk, and yet are in favor of abortions. They, of single-payer, government-run health she’s having to delay her treatment course, call themselves pro-choice. But plan, if it is not specifically excluded, until such time that it gets to be an the interesting thing about this mat- then it is included. Let me repeat that. emergency. ter, many of those who call themselves If it is not explicitly excluded, it is in- There are health care nightmare sto- pro-choice actually say that they cluded. ries all across America. This Demo- would like to see fewer abortions, per- What does that mean? It means that cratic Caucus is hearing the cries of haps even no abortions if it could be it is a de facto mandate. The courts the American people and bringing forth done, even though they would prefer over and over have judged that if Con- reform, with a bill that includes a ro- that there not be a law against that. In gress does not say it’s not to be paid bust public option, will stop people fact, a recent study showed that 69 per- for, it is considered a standard of care being dropped and denied for pre- cent of Americans are against tax- and therefore will be covered. existing conditions; and we hope, Mr. payer-funded abortions. Again, I want to give you another Speaker, that people all over America So you have many different issues quote here from the National Abortion talk about the fact that hope is on the here. You have whether or not there Federation, which, ‘‘supports health way, change is on the way. should be abortions in the first place. care reform as a way to increase access And I’m looking forward to pushing You have the issue of those who even to comprehensive reproductive health green on this bill, just like my col- want to leave it to the mother would care, including abortion care for all league from Maryland talked about, rather not see abortions, and then women.’’ feeling good about this change that’s many Americans who really see no So, you see, the pro-abortion people coming. Not that we don’t have some problem with the taking of life, don’t are using this to advance their own tweaks to do, but, hey look, any tweak want to have to pay for it, at least not goals, and that is to get the number of is nothing compared to the hope that through their taxes, of course. abortions back up again. I don’t under- this bill represents to the American But you know, it’s very interesting stand how that is in any way a desir- people. that, again, from 1973 until the Hyde able goal, but it’s obvious they’re doing So, Mr. Speaker, I want to thank you amendment was passed, there were that. and the Congress. 300,000 abortions per year. In 1976, So what we’re seeing here is a his- f something very interesting happened. tory that the more accessible abortions The Hyde amendment was attached to are—that is the easier they can be pro- LIFE AND THE HEALTH CARE an appropriations bill, and it prevented vided, and certainly for free without REFORM BILL any further taxpayer funding of abor- any costs—the fewer barriers there are, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tions except in the unusual case such the more abortions there are going to MAFFEI). Under the Speaker’s an- as rape, incest, the health of the moth- be. nounced policy of January 6, 2009, the er, of course; and we’ve seen a tremen- Now I have a quote from Barack gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. FLEM- dous dip in the number of abortions. Obama, our President. He says, Well, ING) is recognized for 60 minutes as the And, again, this slide illustrates the look, in my mind, reproductive care is designee of the minority leader. fact I mentioned a moment ago, 69 per- essential care, basic care. So it is at Mr. FLEMING. Mr. Speaker, we’re cent of Americans oppose taxpayer the center, the heart of the plan that I going to be spending the next hour, I funding for abortions. That’s a vast, propose. Insurers are going to have to and my colleagues are going to be talk- vast majority of Americans. abide by the same rules in terms of ing about issues that are really on the We go to slide three. Abortion advo- providing comprehensive care, includ- forefront right now of debate. cates are using health care reform to ing reproductive care that’s going to be We’ve been talking for weeks and will advance a hidden agenda. And here’s a absolutely vital. continue to talk about health care re- quote from Wendy Chavkin, who’s It’s very clear where our President is form; but as these bills are rolling out former board chair of Physicians for going with this. Again, between the ju- of committee, we’re learning new facts Reproductive Health and Choice, obvi- dicial branch and the executive

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This committee the Energy and Commerce Committee cluded, then it’s going to be there un- is chaired by the Surgeon General and, in the markup to eliminate the man- less we do our job and we amend this in concert with the Secretary of Health date, to eliminate the subsidies, and bill and exclude it. It has been at- and Human Services, will issue binding also to keep the bill from preempting tempted on the Senate side and failed. decrees on what is and is not consid- State laws. And certainly we’re going to try. ered a minimum Federal benefit stand- This bill is basically an end run to es- This bill, of course, equals the largest ard. tablish FOCA—Freedom of Choice Act. expansion of taxpayer-funded abortion There is absolutely no doubt, as the All the pro-life community knows what in history. In fact, I would say that it gentleman from Louisiana stated, that that is. This bill would preempt all stands to increase the number of abor- this process will result in mandated State laws that would interfere with tions greater than any time in history coverage of abortion, along with Fed- this bill and access to abortion. since Roe v. Wade. So we’re really on eral subsidies for such coverage, unless We should not be forced to be unwit- the edge of another giant leap in terms Congress explicitly excludes abortion ting participants as the abortion indus- of abortions. services. try uses this law to mainstream the de- I’m going to end my originating com- When talking about health care re- struction of human life into Ameri- ments here with this, and that is many form, the gentleman mentioned Presi- cans’ health care industry. Health care of you may recall when our President dent Obama himself stated that repro- is about saving and nurturing life, not was asked, When does life begin? And ductive care is essential care, basic about taking life. Abortion is not what was his response to that? He said, care. And Secretary Clinton just re- health care. And this bill seeks to es- as a candidate for the President of the cently clarified that, ‘‘Productive tablish that. United States, he said, Well, that’s health includes access to abortion.’’ The majority of Americans, as was above my pay grade. History has demonstrated, as he pointed out, do not support public Well, I ask rhetorically, What is a pointed out, that unless abortion is ex- funding for abortion, use of their tax- higher pay grade than being the Presi- plicitly excluded, administrative agen- payers dollars for abortion, and they dent of the United States? If he can’t cies and the courts will mandate it. We should not have this abortion coverage decide when life begins, then who do we have seen this time and time again. forcefully thrust upon them. And so with that, I thank the gen- go to? And that’s going to be perhaps a The Federal Medicaid statute was si- tleman for scheduling this hour. It’s matter of debate tonight. lent on the issue of abortion, but the I’m a physician. I can say very clear- very important that we alert the public administration and the courts deemed ly and without hesitation that life be- as to what is coming down the pike in abortion on demand to be mandated gins at conception. It’s a biological the next couple of weeks so they can coverage. And, as a result, over 300,000 truth. It’s biological fact. There’s no get involved and express their views to abortions a year were paid for with way to argue around that. Many have their Members so that they reflect tried. Some say that, Well, it’s at the taxpayer funds before it was stopped. their views here on the floor. In 1979, Congressman Henry Hyde point of viability. But that, of course, Mr. FLEMING. If the gentleman asked the Indian Health Services where is a moving target. Babies are sur- would allow, I’d like to ask a question. they found their authority to pay for viving younger and younger in gesta- Congressman PITTS, are you saying abortions. They responded, ‘‘We would tion. then that perhaps the other side of the So, as we go forward in the debate to- have no basis for refusing to pay for aisle, the pro-choice or the pro-abor- night, we certainly want to include all abortions.’’ In both of these cases, ex- tion folks, are really piggybacking these issues relative to abortion. plicit exclusions had to be added to en- onto a bill that has nothing to do with My colleague JOE PITTS, Congress- sure that taxpayers would not have to abortion in order to reach their goals, man PITTS, who has been at the fore- continue to pay for abortions. their aims that they perhaps have been front of the abortion debate for many And so every year when Labor and trying to attempt for many years? years, really brings a lot of experience HHS that covers Medicaid is adopted, Mr. PITTS. They know, in response to us tonight. I want to recognize the we have to adopt the Hyde amendment. to the gentleman, they know that if gentleman and certainly give him the It’s an annual event. the bill is silent on the issue of abor- opportunity to use as much time as he Under this bill, any individual who tion, they will control who’s appointed may desire. does not have a plan that meets the to the Benefits Advisory Committee. Mr. PITTS. I thank the gentleman. I minimum benefit standards, they will And they have expressed their intent, appreciate your overview and sched- be forced to pay an additional 21⁄2 per- from the President on down to all the uling this hour over this so-called cent penalty. Tax penalty. Any em- organizations who have lobbied for this health reform and the abortion connec- ployer who does not provide coverage health care bill, that they intend that tion because this health care reform to his employees that meets these abortion will be a basic essential serv- plan contains a hidden abortion man- standards will pay up to an additional ice. date that the American people don’t 8 percent tax penalty. And so they’re relying on that advi- even realize is there. And so that means all premium pay- sory committee, on the Secretary of It will mean that health care insur- ers and taxpayers in America who do Health and Human Services, on the ers will be forced to cover abortions. It not want a plan that pays for abortion courts, on the administrators to guar- will mean that taxpayer money will be will be penalized for it. In addition to antee that this will be provided. used to subsidize abortions. Both a mandating this coverage for abortion, Friends, this is the big battle for our mandate and a subsidy against the the bill will also provide massive sub- time. This is the greatest civil rights moral objections of millions of pro-life sidies for abortion. issue of our generation. And if we lose Americans under the proposed health The bill both authorizes and appro- this battle, it’s over. care reform bill which we’re consid- priates funding for premium subsidies. Now is the time for all citizens to ering now in the Energy and Commerce So we won’t have to appropriate money weigh in if they don’t want their tax Committee, on which I sit. And we in the future if we pass this bill. And dollars used to set up this massive began opening statements today. We without explicit language to clarify abortion scheme that’s coming through will begin markup tomorrow. And it that taxpayer dollars cannot and this bill. will continue next week for 3 more should not fund abortion, massive sub- Mr. FLEMING. Well, I thank the gen- days. sidies for premiums and cost-sharings tleman for his comments and certainly Virtually under this bill every indi- will be used to pay for abortions will be happy to discuss this further as vidual would be required to have health against the moral objections of, as I we go along this evening. care that meets what they call min- have said, millions of pro-life Ameri- Again, I want to underscore and em- imum benefit standards. cans. phasize the comments here that, as the

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If they’re asked the first such as in the case of perhaps an ec- alize that their families, their friends, question—is human life sacred in all of topic pregnancy, if you will, or a moth- their neighbors—that every human life its forms?—and if they say ‘‘yes,’’ as we er who’s bleeding to death. When on this planet is a sacred, unique cre- all do, then there is no escaping the there’s no viability of the fetus or the ation from God. When they come to fact that that human life begins at the embryo to begin with, that’s a life- that conclusion—and it’s always unani- instant of conception. That is at the saving measure. mous in the gymnasium or in the audi- core of this debate. But elective abortion—that is what torium or wherever it might be—then I Here we have a Congress that seems this is. That is not health care. That is ask them: to have political power and support and taking innocent life. And there is no Now that you’ve answered the first campaign contributions that flow into way—in as many ways as we have tried question of whether you believe in the the coffers of, at this point, a majority to debate this, no one has ever been sanctity of human life and now that of the Members in the House of Rep- able to come up with a solid response you’ve all said ‘‘yes’’ and ‘‘amen,’’ the resentatives. I’ve watched Members to that argument that killing the un- next question then is: At what instant gravitate towards their power base and born baby at any stage in life beyond does life begin? put up the votes that flatter the people conception is and always will be the Dr. FLEMING has said, and I agree, who show up at their fund-raising taking of innocent life. that life begins at the instant of con- events. ception and that you have to choose an I will never forget the night we had b 2115 instant because, otherwise, it’s a mov- the vote here in early 2007 on the Mex- Well, this is an extremely interesting ing target, and otherwise, it’s guess- ico City language. The gentleman from debate. I want to turn to my friend work with sacred human life. So it’s New Jersey, whom we’ll hear from in a from the Corn State of Iowa, STEVE throughout that 9 months of gestation, moment, offered that amendment. I KING, Congressman KING. I know he is and it came to me this way: was over about that far back, and as itching to add some very important When my first son was born, my first CHRIS SMITH said, We won the debate comments, so I yield to my friend. child, I held him in my arms, and I just and we lost the vote. Over on this side, Mr. KING of Iowa. I thank the gen- looked upon a miracle, and I thought, there were 30 or so who were jumping tleman, the doctor from Louisiana, for How could anyone take this child’s life up and down, clapping, cheering and organizing this Special Order this at this moment, at this moment short- hugging each other. If I’d been closer, I evening, and I thank my colleagues ly after his birth? But then I asked my- could have told you whether they’d had who have come to the floor to stand up self the question, What is unique about tears of joy, but they were elated that for life and to make this argument, Mr. this? What would be different about his they had defeated our effort to block Speaker, before the American people life the moment before he was born? Federal funding for abortions in for- tonight here on the floor of the House He’s still a child. He’s still a unique eign lands. of Representatives. creature from God. So I just quickly I looked at that, and I thought, How I think, first and foremost, Dr. FLEM- rationalized back through that period could anyone have it in his heart to ex- ING made the point of this profound of time of those 9 months that he’d hibit such joy at funding abortions and question, of this question about: When been forming, and there is no instant at the end of life of innocent babies in does life begin? It’s a question that I there that you could pick as the time foreign lands? First, I don’t think that will not hear answered from over here and say, well, he was a human being, a was their joy. Tonight, I did. As I think on this side of the aisle where we find sacred human being at this point, but it over, no, it was more that they be- so many people who are promoting the not a moment earlier. So you have to lieved that they had landed a blow idea of compelling all Americans, in- choose an instant that life begins, and against the political opinions of the cluding pro-life Americans, to fund the only instant that exists in the people here of most of us on this side of abortions in this country under all cir- whole process is at fertilization, con- the aisle and of about a good 30 pro- cumstances and also in foreign lands. ception. lifers on the other side of the aisle. Po- Many of those votes have gone up on So I asked those students then an- litical opinions? These are profound, this floor. other question, which was: What if deeply held moral convictions that are I’ll lay out how I deal with this from someone walked by the door to this tied and rooted in our religions as well. time to time when I’ve gone into a gymnasium, which was full of these That’s what this discussion and this de- school auditorium to visit with stu- students, and stuck a gun through the bate are about. dents and when I’ve had the principal door and looked the other way away When I see language that comes out hand me the cordless microphone and from them and pulled the trigger and that sets up, essentially, a mandatory say, They’re yours for 50 minutes or for ran down the hallway and the security national health care plan that has no whatever time there might be. people chased him down and captured exemption in for abortion or for the In that conversation, I’ll ask them to him outside and cuffed him? Now you’d funding of abortion, if it’s not an ex- ask themselves two questions. I’ll say, all be safe except for what might have plicit exclusion, as the gentleman said, You’re young people, and you’re estab- happened. then we know by deep and long experi- lishing your principles and your values Did he kill somebody or didn’t he? ence that there will be federally funded for life, and these are profound ques- They looked at each other, and they abortions. tions that you’ll be asked. So the first said, Well, we don’t know. I said, By the way, I don’t believe there’s a question I’ll ask is: That’s my point, but if there is a dead conscience clause in all of these hun- Is all human life sacred in all of its body in the gymnasium, he killed dreds of pages in the bill either, and forms? Do you believe in the sanctity somebody. Whether he knows or wheth- President Obama would not allow a of human life? er you know, it’s still a fact, and he’s conscience clause. He has opposed that They’ll look at each other a little still guilty of murder, of premeditated along the way. He has appointed as his bit. Some will understand it instantly, murder. Office of Legal Counsel a young lady and some of them won’t understand it So it isn’t a matter of saying, Well, I who has been a strong advocate for at all, and for others, it will soak in a don’t know for sure, so I’m just going abortion and who has argued a number little bit. Then I explain it: to go ahead and err and have an abor- of cases for the National Abortion Is your life sacred? Is the life of the tion. It’s a matter of that precise line Rights Action League. It looks like the person next to you sacred? Are the and of thinking of that precise moral Senate is poised to confirm a justice to lives of your families, of your brothers, question. I’m not casting aspersions or the Supreme Court who has a fairly

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:25 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.197 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H8284 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2009 significant record in advocating for or are done, that little baby has its fin- steins who are being aborted every day, in coming down with decisions that en- gerprints that are completely unique people who could add so much to our able more and more abortions. from any other individual’s ever born. future. We need to draw a bright moral line. It has dream patterns on its brain Anyway, we have a lot to cover, and Laws that we pass in this Congress are waves. It sucks its thumb. If you put a I want to thank the gentlelady from laws that are rooted in the moral foun- light intrautero, it will hold up its North Carolina, VIRGINIA FOXX. She is dation of our people, and if we see that hand and will turn its head. It feels about the most hardworking Con- 51 percent of the people in America pain. It is a little, unique individual in gressperson I know up here, and I al- characterize themselves as pro-life— a little life support system that is not ways like to turn to her for valuable and that’s the number that we’re look- very big, but it is certainly just as val- advice on things, so I yield to the gen- ing at here tonight—and if you slice uable as any other baby. That’s why we tlelady. and dice that and if you go on up the speak up for these little ones who can’t b 2130 line and if you define ‘‘pro-life’’ as, speak for themselves. maybe, someone who makes an excep- They are subject to the most grue- Ms. FOXX. Thank you, Dr. FLEMING. tion for the life of the mother and then some, horrific procedure known to I appreciate you organizing this Spe- as someone who makes exceptions for mankind. I remember the chairwoman cial Order tonight and the comments of rape and for incest and maybe as some- of the Feminists for Life speaking to a my colleagues from Pennsylvania. My one who makes an exception and says group of us. She said abortion is the colleague from Iowa and you have both we should not do partial birth abor- most violent form of death known to been very eloquent tonight. I won’t try tion, you get almost up to 100 percent. mankind and that abortion always has to add a lot to the really terrific com- Hardly anybody believes that you two victims—one dead, one wounded. ments that you all have made, but I did should take a baby who is almost born One is the baby and one is the mother. want to come and lend my support to and draw their brains out while they’re She said an abortion breaks a woman’s this Special Order tonight and say that struggling for life. We put an end to heart, and there are a lot of people who I certainly share with you the horror of that in this Congress, and it was a have suffered from this, and we need to the fact that this bill is going to be the struggle to do so, and it was twice be- do something about that. largest expansion of taxpayer-funded fore the United States Supreme Court. I thought your illustration was real- abortion in history. We spoke out I’ve seen numbers that take us all on ly right on. It’s a good way of illus- against it in the Rules Committee. up into the 70th and higher percentile trating why we’re speaking up tonight We’ve been speaking out against it for of self-professed pro-life people, de- for these little unborn children and for days but to no avail. And I was think- pending on how you define it. Yet when their moms. ing also about what you were saying a we have 69 percent of the people in this I yield back. few minutes ago about dehumanizing. I country that argue you should not use Mr. FLEMING. Reclaiming my time, think that one of the big concerns that taxpayers’ dollars to fund abortions— before I go to the gentlelady, I wanted I have and that many people are having and certainly I’m among those, and I to follow up on that, on the perspective in the debate that we’ve been having think we’re unanimous in that—that is of having unique fingerprints, for in- with health care funding and with the big debate. It’s a profound debate. It stance. attempt by the Obama administration goes to the heart of the moral core of You know, at the moment of concep- and Speaker PELOSI to turn our health the people of the United States of tion, that baby has a DNA pattern that care in this country upside down, the America. I am grateful that the gen- is unique unto history. No one has ever greatest health care system in the tleman from Louisiana, who has dem- had the same DNA pattern. No one ever world, to turn it upside down and have onstrated a lifetime as a practitioner will have the same DNA pattern, and it be given over to government control in the health care industry and who un- that does make that a unique human is the great fear that many of us have derstands this clearly, has brought this being, but here is something else to about rationing care and the fact that issue to the floor, and I stand united ponder, I think: we are concerned that the attitude to- with you. Why is it that we think so differently ward abortion, which has permeated I yield back. about the born child versus the unborn our colleagues on the other side, is Mr. FLEMING. Mr. PITTS. child when there may only be a few- going to be extended to other people in Mr. PITTS. I want just to highlight days’ difference? I’ve thought about our culture, particularly to the elderly. something that the gentleman from this and have pondered this. It is a And I agree with you. It doesn’t take Iowa said. I think this is really a good unique capability that human beings much to go from not recognizing the way to explain it. have, which is to dehumanize. We have humanity of an unborn child to not When does a baby’s life have value? the ability to dehumanize other human recognizing the humanity of someone Now, we know no one in this Con- beings. I can give you some great ex- with a handicap or a challenge, a phys- gress would kill a 1-month-old baby or amples. ical challenge, to not recognizing the a 2-week-old baby, but if you could Look at Nazi Germany. Millions of worth of an older human being. I think make life a line and put that dividing Jews and Poles and others were that is a great fear that many of us line at birth, what makes a baby that exterminated because they were not have in our country. is 2 weeks old any more valuable than thought to be truly human, but a I was thinking about the rules proc- a baby who is 2 weeks before birth? human cannot do this to his own spe- ess. Being the newest member of the What makes a 1-month-old baby any cies unless he thinks one is a sub- Rules Committee and going through more valuable than one who is a month human or a nonhuman. Look, of the appropriations process for the first before birth? What makes a 3-month- course, at the days of slavery. How time, we have been protesting for the old baby more valuable than a 3-month could we have the Founding Fathers of last 3 weeks the way the majority has premature baby? If you go back on that our country think in terms of freedom handled rules and the way it’s handled line, when on that line does this baby’s for all and yet enslave our fellow man? amendments. We have been closed out life begin to have value? The only way to do it is to think of from being able to offer amendments Those of us who hold the sanctity of those people as not being human. that would put folks on the record for life, I think, would believe that, from That is the reason that people today how they feel, not just about this issue, the moment of conception, as a little can abort children, even to the point of which I think is by far one of the most embryo, that that small, tiny human partial late-term abortion, which is to important issues we’re dealing with in being has value. We know that its think of them as nonhumans, and I this Congress, but on lots of them. blood type is different than its moth- think that’s something that we really Today we had 11 amendments from our er’s. It couldn’t receive a blood trans- have to reassess in our lives—certainly colleague JEFF FLAKE. I voted for every fusion from its mother. It probably our religious values. My values as a single one of those amendments be- couldn’t receive a skin graft from its Christian suggest that a life is a life. cause it cut pork-barrel spending and mother. In fact, by about 9 to 10 weeks, Think of all the George Washingtons earmarks. However, the argument from 11 weeks, which is when most abortions and the Abraham Lincolns and the Ein- our colleagues on the other side is that

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It is so reassuring in so and brutally kills the child. amendments that have been put to- many ways having a distinguished b 2140 gether by you, Congressman PITTS and medical doctor like yourself leading others—one dealing with access to the fight, as you have done so ably, and Let me just say a couple of points, abortion, for example. Again, we know to have some of our other docs who are and again, we have got to ask the ques- that this bill that you have been talk- speaking out so eloquently on behalf of tions, and Americans really have to ing about is going to require abortion the most fundamental human right of ask the question, why the rush to enact clinics in communities that don’t want all, and that is the right to life. I find Mr. Obama’s exceedingly expensive, abortion clinics. We know that 85 per- it appalling—and I know you do and complex and potentially ruinous re- cent of communities in this country do our colleagues who are here tonight— structuring plan without the benefit of not have them, yet this bill is going to that unborn children and the precious- comprehensive hearings on it and a mean that there are going to have to ness and the innate value of their lives thorough vetting of the actual bill be abortion clinics or abortion pro- is so easily cast aside by this Congress, text, rushing right to a markup before viders made available in those commu- regrettably by the abortion President, the Americans can look at it and de- nities; and the reason we were told President Obama, who has systemati- cide what are the consequences, short, that we couldn’t offer these amend- cally, since he has taken office, intermediate and long term to the leg- ments to try to stop these things was through policy reversal, through policy islation? because there wasn’t enough time. reinterpretation and through legisla- ObamaCare, as we now are seeing so The other point I would like to make tive proposals that he has made, in- clearly, is the greatest threat ever to is, this afternoon the Rules Committee cluding one that passed today that will the lives and the well-being of unborn met; and we are going to deal with a force taxpayers to pay for abortion on children since Roe v. Wade itself legal- bill that is not at all needed right now. demand in the District of Columbia. ized abortion right up to the moment But it’s going to deal with opening up And we know when that happens, there of birth. We have made serious, modest more Federal lands to wild horses and will be more abortions, and the tragedy but serious, attempts that have passed donkeys. Yet we are passing legislation of that is beyond words. Young boys at the State and Federal level to miti- that is going to result in the deaths of and girls who will never taste the sun- gate abortions’ reach by denying Fed- millions of unborn children. People are shine, never see the light of day, never eral funding, by putting in things like saying to me, What has happened to enjoy the everyday happiness, joy and women’s right-to-know laws, parental our country? I am frightened to death challenges that all of us face. Their notification, waiting periods, all of for our country and the direction in lives will have been snuffed out, killed which have lessened and reduced the which it is going. And I think there are in a very—as JOE PITTS just said a mo- number of abortions. All of that is at very few things that will point out the ment ago—a violent procedure, as you risk right now with this ObamaCare inconsistencies in the way people know so well as a medical doctor, of recommendation. around here talk about things and dismembering a child. I hope the Amer- Despite Mr. Obama’s oft-repeated what they actually do than to say, We ican people finally at long last rip statement that he wants to reduce took up the time in the Rules Com- away the facade, the veil of secrecy abortion, just last week he told that to mittee today; and we’re going to have that has so enveloped the abortion the Pope, a couple weeks before that to on the floor tomorrow a rule which is issue all of these years, whereby chil- a big audience at Notre Dame Univer- going to deal with that issue about dren are hacked to death by the abor- sity, and he says it over and over wild horses and wild donkeys; and yet tionist, poisoned, as you know so well, again. Well, words should have mean- we don’t have the time to debate with chemical poisons that effectuate ing. They should have consequences whether or not we want to take money the death of a fragile innocent body, a and actions should comport with those from people who are strongly morally little child who wants to live and yet words. And in this case, they are dia- opposed to abortion and allow abor- he’s killed. metrically opposed. He says one thing tions to be done with our taxpayer Mr. FLEMING. If I might reclaim and does precisely the opposite. money. So I believe the American peo- just for a moment, if the gentleman The ugly truth is that if his so-called ple are waking up. I just hope they will yield. In the late-term abortions— health care reform care bill, if enacted, come out with a strong voice and say, I’ve never seen one, but my under- will lead to millions of additional This is not what I want my country to standing is that a trocar is inserted deaths to children and millions of be doing. into the womb, into the skull of the mothers will be wounded. Even the pro- Mr. FLEMING. I thank the gentle- baby, and the brains are sucked out, abortion Guttmacher Institute has lady for those comments. Of course among many other things. Here we are found that between 20 and 35 percent of very adroit, to the point, essential and concerned about waterboarding, and Medicare-eligible women who would important; and it also speaks to the yet these kinds of techniques are done choose abortion carry their preg- process that we’re going through in on our innocent children. nancies to term when public funding is which these really weighty debates, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. I would not available. weighty issues are being ignored and also point out that this Congress al- I remember when Henry Hyde was much more trivial issues are focused on most 4 years ago passed legislation, got told, and it was like a revelation, the here in this body. Again, we’re talking 250 votes in favor of legislation that I great Henry Hyde, the human rights this evening about the pro-life issues offered, cosponsored by Mr. PITTS and leader, the finest orator perhaps ever and the potential, if this bill passes, many other colleagues, that basically in the history of this institution and the ObamaCare, the single-payer said that unborn children feel pain. the Hyde amendment author that pro- health care reform plan that’s coming The evidence is overwhelming, at least scribes Federal funding for abortion in out of the House and the Senate as well from the 20th week on and probably be- the Medicaid program, when he learned and the fact that just simply by not ad- fore. And while this hacking maneuver, that, by this extrapolation, that it was dressing the issue of taxpayer-funded the D&E abortion is occurring, the really true that millions of kids had abortions is actually allowing for them child in that first few minutes of that survived because of his legislative lead- and providing for them through what is gruesome, brutal decapitation—but it ership, and JIM OBERSTAR who was really a de facto mandate process. starts with arms and legs—suffers and there that day and helped craft that With that, I want to recognize my feels excruciating pain. And as Dr. legislation of the Hyde amendment in friend CHRIS SMITH from New Jersey. Sunny Anand has said, who is one of the 1970s, Henry Hyde had a big tear in Congressman SMITH has taken a point the pioneers in anesthesia for unborn his eye, knowing that there were kids on pro-life issues so often. We have so children for benign reasons, surgeries walking all across America, now some much, of course, to thank him for in and fixing children or at least helping of those kids, young adults, having

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What we are debating is a tremen- dren will survive, and mothers will notification or consent, on June 17 dous Federal expansion of abortions avert this irreversible decision. billed itself in a media blitz as essen- that will occur with this bill. Why? Not ObamaCare opens the spigot of public tial community health care providers. because there is a single word, no lan- funding and does more to facilitate So they will be integrated with the guage at all that says there must be, abortion than any action since Roe, health care insurance companies and a but simply from an absence of lan- and this is the big issue. And I hope number of clinics which have dwindled guage. And what that means is, and it every American realizes, despite all of and gone down over the years, as well is because of the courts and the admin- the cheap sophistry that is being as doctors willing to commit these istration, it is just the way the law thrown about here, what is at the core grizzly acts will grow because there works around here, but just suffice it of this is an abortion promotion and will be a mandate from Uncle Sam, to say if it doesn’t exclude it, it in- the facilitation of it and spending for from the White House and from this cludes it. And that means that you, the it. Congress if this is allowed to happen. taxpayer, and those paying premiums, Despite the fact that a majority of So I just want to say to my col- will be paying for the abortions of oth- Americans don’t want to fund abortion, leagues one last thing. In the early ers, whether you like it or not. and every poll shows that, the Obama- 1980s I was the prime sponsor of the We are also represented tonight by Dingell-Kennedy bill will force every Federal funding ban under the Federal another New Jersey Congressperson, taxpayer and premium payer in the Employees Health Benefits Program. Congresslady SCHMIDT, who has prob- United States to pay for and facilitate We had a very big floor fight in this ably run more marathons than the rest every abortion in the country. battle. We won it. President Reagan of the body put together. And obvi- ObamaCare will absolutely mandate signed it into law, and the government ously her physique reflects that fact. abortion on demand, even in private in- plan that I’m in, and I suspect all of So she has a lot to bring to us when it surance plans, which will lead to many you are in, and many government em- comes to the discussion of health, and more abortions. On April 2, Secretary ployees, if not all, but most, all of a we are really anxious to hear about Sebelius admitted that most private sudden did not provide for abortions. that. So with that, I would like to plans ‘‘do not cover abortion services In the first year, when President yield to the gentlelady. except in certain instances.’’ That radi- Clinton had his Presidency, and the Mrs. SCHMIDT. Thank you, Dr. cally changes under ObamaCare. The Democrats controlled the House and FLEMING. legislation vests new, and you have the Senate, we lost that rider in the I am actually not from New Jersey, gotten into this, Doctor, new huge, Treasury-Postal appropriations bill. but my husband was raised there. I’m sweeping powers into an Obama-ap- The Clinton administration swung into from Ohio. And I’m very proud of that pointed committee that will be crafted action and ordered all of the insurance because I’m from the area where the after the legislation is signed into law, companies to carry abortion. There right-to-life movement was actually establishing essential health benefits was no language in the bill, no pro-life born under the direction of Dr. Jack all plans must include. language, no pro-abortion language, no and Barbara Wilke. I’m also the Chair That is the dirty little secret about language, but that meant they could of the Congressional Women’s Pro-Life this bill. They are waiting until after it order, just like they did with the Hyde Caucus, and I truly believe that our is all inked and signed by the Presi- amendment under President Carter in movement is at its best when we speak dent, and then these so-called experts the 1970s that necessitated the Hyde for those populations that are most will say, this is what every minimum amendment in the first place. vulnerable. We all believe that human plan needs to have in it, and we have So let me say to my colleagues on life is sacred, and we are the female no doubt whatsoever that abortion will the Democratic side, and perhaps those voices for the fight for life here in Con- be in the mainstay of what they pro- on the Republican side who haven’t gress. vide. really gotten it yet, if there is no lan- NARAL’s president has said, If in- guage in here proscribing abortion, ex- b 2150 deed we can advance a panel or com- plicit language, it will be there. The mission, then I’m very optimistic Benefits Advisory Committee will Our movement has made great about reproductive health being part of order it, and as we have found with strides in creating a culture of life. A the entire package. In 2007, Mr. Obama public funding, no language equals recent Gallup poll shows that a major- told Planned Parenthood, Reproductive abortion subsidization, which leads to ity of Americans do consider them- care is essential care, we are absolutely a significant skyrocketing of abortions selves pro-life. And a recent Zogby poll in favor of reproductive care. But then in this country. said that 69 percent of respondents sup- as Hillary Clinton said in response to a We want fewer abortions. We want to port the Hyde amendment to prevent question I posed at the Foreign Affairs affirm life and love them both, mother taxpayer dollars from funding abor- Committee, she said, of course, repro- and child. So I thank you, Dr. FLEMING, tions under Medicaid. Most Americans, ductive health includes access to abor- for giving us this opportunity to hope- I truly believe, feel that abortion tion. fully alert the American people that should be rare and we should be look- So they use word games to cloak and the abortion industry is looking really, ing for ways to reduce the number of stealth it. But the bottom line is that in a very quick way, in a hurry-up of- abortions performed. what they are talking about is abor- fense, to take the most offensive acts Unfortunately, the massive health tion on demand. against children, innocent children, care bill that this House is considering Pro-abortion organizations believe and with their taxpayer dollars, yours seeks to take us in the opposite direc- they are on the verge of the biggest ex- and mine. tion. Unless amended, this bill will pansion of abortion ever. The president I yield back, Dr. FLEMING. mandate abortion coverage for nearly of the Religious Coalition for Repro- Mr. FLEMING. Well, thank you to every insurance plan in America, be- ductive Choice said, Let there be no the gentleman, Mr. SMITH, from New cause—as has been stated before and mistake, basic health care includes Jersey, for your truly passionate, elo- I’ll state it again—if abortion man- abortion service. quent statements. It is obvious, Con- dates are not specifically excluded, the ObamaCare will also exponentially gressman, that you have a deep passion courts will rule that they must be in- expand the number of abortion mills in that sits on your heart very heavily. cluded. this country by requiring that any in- And it is one of the things that is deep- The coming days and weeks are the surance provider contract with essen- ly distressing for you and for many of most important, I believe, for the pro- tial community providers. And guess us here in this body. life movement since Roe v. Wade. As

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Because if we don’t retired and went into the local town other fossil fuels that make this coun- act, every American will be forced to nearby to go into practice and his prac- try very dependent on international pay for these services, whether through tice began a little slow and soon within geopolitical forces. their premiums or taxes. Abortion months he became the most prolific I’ve got to tell you, what specifically rates have fallen over the last 30 years, abortionist in town. concerns me with respect to our energy but if we fail to act, I wholeheartedly So in answer to your question, the policy is the fact that 60 percent of our believe we will see abortion rates sky- reason why so many people, or those oil comes from overseas. Sixty percent. rocket. who have done it in the past have done And 40 percent comes from the Middle Health care, you know, Dr. FLEMING, it, it’s obvious. It’s money. It’s a very East, where we find our military en- and you know this all too well—you lucrative trade. But on the other hand gaged in two wars on two different took that oath—is about saving lives. in the medical communities, in the fronts in a region that has an abun- It’s about providing our help, our love, communities at large, there’s been tre- dance of oil but a lack of democracy our compassion, our prayers to the mendous social pressure against that. and a lack of attention to humani- young women who need it. Health care As a result, I think many have decided tarian interests and a democracy that reform should be about finding ways to it isn’t worth the money. works for the people. do that better, not mandating coverage This has been a wonderful hour. I do So while we become very dependent that we all agree will not do that. We thank my colleagues for visiting and on overseas supply of oil, we find our- should be doing things to make abor- adding so many wonderful comments. selves now at a crossroads. We were tion rare. After all, everyone, including We could spend another couple of hours elected, and we’re freshman Members that unborn child, deserves the right to on this. here, it’s our first term serving in this life. With that, I yield back the balance of august body, but I will tell you this, Dr. FLEMING, thank you so much for my time. that we will be judged by two meas- bringing this to the attention of this f ures. We will be judged by action or in- body and of the American people. You action, and now is the time to take ac- CLEAN ENERGY are a great American and hopefully tion for our national security, to cre- you will save a life because of this ac- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under ate jobs in this country that cannot be tion. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- outsourced and to make sure that we Mr. FLEMING. I thank the gentle- uary 6, 2009, the gentleman from Ohio move away from our dependence on for- lady for yielding back, and I apologize, (Mr. BOCCIERI) is recognized for 60 min- eign oil. It’s in this spirit that I look from Ohio instead of New Jersey. I’m utes. for a robust conversation about how getting my Schmidts and my Smiths Mr. BOCCIERI. Thank you, Mr. this protects our national security. mixed up this evening. Briefly in the Speaker. I will yield to my colleague from final moments, I want to pitch back to It’s an honor to be in this Chamber, Ohio. in this body, to talk about an issue Mr. SMITH from New Jersey. b 2200 Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Dr. FLEM- that is so important to our country. ING, thank you and say to my friend I’m so happy to be joined by my col- Mr. DRIEHAUS. Thank you very from Ohio, thank you for that extraor- league Steve Driehaus from Cincinnati, much, Congressman BOCCIERI, and I dinarily eloquent statement, as usual. a fellow Ohioan, and my good friend would agree that this is about action Mrs. SCHMIDT. Thank you very and neighbor in the Longworth Build- versus inaction. much. ing, TOM PERRIELLO from Virginia. From 1994 until 2006, the Republican Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Let me Tonight we’re going to have a very Party ruled the Congress. They ruled just make a couple of points, Doctor. spirited dialogue about clean energy the House of Representatives, and they The abortion industry is seeking a bail- and about the American Clean Energy were at the root of the inaction. This out. This is the abortion bailout bill and Security Act that passed this energy crisis didn’t sneak up on us. and it needs to be seen as that. The Chamber and the necessity of enacting This health care crisis didn’t sneak up number of abortions are going down be- this legislation very soon as it pertains on us. The housing bubble and the fi- cause of ultrasound and because of edu- to our national security. nancial crisis didn’t sneak up on us. We cational efforts. This would mandate With that, let me begin by suggesting could have done something. We could private insurers to cover abortion—and this, my friends. In this Congress, we have done something about our reli- public as well—expand venues, the kill- were elected to represent the people of ance on foreign energy. We could have ing centers, to do abortions. Ohio and Virginia collectively here done something about health care. We But there’s something that I would with my colleagues, but to represent could have done something about the like your take on. The former director the interests of the United States in financial institutions. But my col- of the National Abortion Federation much broader terms. And after having leagues on the other side of the aisle, has said that the number of abortions spent 15 years in the United States Air rather than act, they chose not to act. are going down, also, because there are Force as a C–130 pilot flying all over So I agree wholeheartedly that we will physicians who either can’t or won’t the world, to 60 different nations, vis- be judged on what we are willing to do perform this, quote, essential service in iting places I never dreamed I would for this country. her view. The American Medical News see, seeing people, meeting people I I have a couple of observations about reported that abortion is a matter of never dreamed I would meet and doing the bill that we passed, and I have choice in this country, not only for things that I never dreamed that I never seen so much information—mis- women but for physicians as well. All would do, it only takes one trip outside information, on a bill in my life as I over the country most physicians are the borders of the United States to un- saw on this one. choosing not to do it. The San Fran- derstand how good we have it here. And My colleagues on the other side of cisco Chronicle has said those who run when you think about all the blessings the aisle—who are chatting—were abortion clinics, even in large cities, that this country has been given in spreading rumors. They were spreading say that recruiting doctors is now their terms of the abundance of natural re- rumors about costs of $4,000 a year in most serious problem. To which we sources, in terms of the opportunity to tax increases on the energy bill. say, thank God that doctors are doing write our own destiny, we are truly a Now, I don’t know about you, but I what the Hippocratic oath has told blessed nation. And I say this because talked to my energy friends back them and admonished them to do. we find ourselves at a crossroads in our home. I talked to my friends at Duke I would like your take on that. history as it pertains to energy. Power, and they suggested that the po- Mr. FLEMING. I appreciate that. Now we have 3 percent of the world’s tential increases, if there are in- We’re going to be running out of time population but we consume nearly 40 creases—and I would argue that those

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Ahmadinejad, and this is one of those searched the Chamber for an amend- Mr. KING of Iowa. Is it the ruling of moments. ment that sat right in front of them. the Chair that the gentleman from We can make a choice that America Their leader came to the floor with the Ohio can challenge the mendacity of a will be at the forefront of the clean en- very amendment and went through Member provided he doesn’t name ergy economy. This is our time. Both page by page that he had earmarked, them specifically? parties, for the last couple of decades, clearly having had time to read the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- have had a disastrous strategy on bill. bers are reminded not to engage in per- international trade and other things The fact of the matter is we have sonalities. that have sold the middle class and the Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I been discussing our reliance upon for- working class of this country down the eign oil. We have been discussing en- think everybody gets the message here. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- road. ergy for years. It is time to reinvest in America Mr. KING of Iowa. Will the gen- tleman from Ohio is recognized. Mr. BOCCIERI. Mr. Speaker, I want again, and the new energy economy is tleman yield? to yield to the gentleman and my col- a big part of that. We are one of the Mr. DRIEHAUS. No. only countries in history that have Mr. KING of Iowa. The gentleman league from Cincinnati to finish his re- marks. been funding both sides of a war. Under made an allegation, and I would be President Bush’s Department of De- very happy to respond to that. I appre- Mr. DRIEHAUS. I will further clarify it for my colleagues on both sides of fense in 2003, they wrote the risk of ab- ciate it if the gentleman would yield. rupt climate change should be elevated Mr. DRIEHAUS. I’m talking about the aisle that I believe there was gross exaggeration engaged in on the debate beyond a scientific debate to a U.S. na- the misinformation. tional security concern. Mr. KING of Iowa. That’s what I with regard to energy. And the attempt We spent $357 billion last year on for- hear, and that challenges the integrity wasn’t to solve a problem. The attempt eign crude oil, 2.3 percent of our GDP. of some of the Members. I asked the was to scare the American people. That’s the bad news. But the good news gentleman to kindly yield. It’s a cour- They scared the American people rath- is we are getting ahead on this now. tesy that’s commonly offered. er than addressing the problem, rather And this bill helps create the incen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- than taking on the problem. The at- tives to reward success, to reward lead- tleman from Ohio (Mr. BOCCIERI) con- tempt was to scare the American peo- ership instead of continuing to reward trols the time. ple, to scare the American people and Mr. BOCCIERI. It is up to the gen- suggest to them that this was some failure and reward the lack of innova- tleman from Cincinnati if he would type of massive tax increase when, in tion that we’ve seen in recent years. yield. fact, this is about the energy security And with your discretion, Mr. Mr. DRIEHAUS. No, I won’t yield. I of the United States of America. That’s BOCCIERI, I would like to brag on south have heard misinformation after misin- what this bill is about. And that’s what side Virginia for a second. formation come to this floor, and the we had the courage to do. My part of the country has been American people deserve the truth. It is about the job creation for our hurting. We’ve had 20 percent unem- They deserve the truth. State of Ohio. It is about job creation ployment in parts of my district. We’ve been hit hard by the exporting of man- PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY and clean energy and new energy jobs Mr. KING of Iowa. Parliamentary in- across the United States, and it is ufacturing jobs, textile, furniture, to- quiry. about ensuring the energy security for bacco farming. But we’re now hearing The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- our children and future generations. phrases like ‘‘first in the Nation,’’ tleman from Ohio will suspend. The And that’s the courage that it took to ‘‘best in the Nation,’’ moducraft gentleman will state his parliamentary pass this bill rather than letting it go, homes, the first and best on energy-ef- inquiry. letting it go, taking the ostrich ap- ficient modular homes. Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, is it proach of sticking your head in the Red Birch, a truck stop owner who inappropriate under the rules of the sand and ignoring the problem. turned his truck stop into the front House to challenge the mendacity of So I appreciate the opportunity to lines of the freedom fight for energy any of the Members in this House? speak, Mr. BOCCIERI. independence by developing the first Mr. DRIEHAUS. Mr. Speaker, point Mr. BOCCIERI. Thank you for those farm-to-fuel closed-loop system, not of clarification. I am challenging the comments. only is he keeping those dollars in facts. And there is very clearly misinforma- America, he’s keeping them in the Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I tion out there. I have had a number of community. When you go to that truck made a proper parliamentary inquiry. inquiries into my office, both here in stop to buy a high cetane premium die- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Washington and back in the district in sel fuel, 92 cents on every dollar stays tleman’s remarks did not target any Ohio, that have clearly been misrepre- in the community. Moducraft homes, individual Member. sented of what the bill actually stands Red Birch, Windy Acres, these are Mr. KING of Iowa. I’m sorry, Mr. for and what it actually means. things to be proud of. Speaker. I can’t hear you. And with that, I will yield to my And let me mention one other thing, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- friend and colleague and neighbor in Mr. BOCCIERI. I don’t care whether a tleman’s did not target any individual the Longworth Building, the gen- good idea comes from the Democratic Member. tleman from Virginia (Mr. PERRIELLO). Party or the Republican Party. I only Mr. KING of Iowa. Further par- Mr. PERRIELLO. Thank you very care that it’s a good idea. And the fact liamentary inquiry, Mr. Speaker. much, Mr. BOCCIERI. is you wouldn’t know it from this de- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- It’s very easy to focus on the normal bate, but cap-and-trade was a Repub- tleman will state his parliamentary in- misinformation and all of the bad news lican idea. The tradable permit scheme quiry. that people expect from politics, but was invented and produced under the Mr. KING of Iowa. The gentlemen what we miss in that is this tremen- first President Bush in the effort to from Ohio alleged intentional misin- dous opportunity, the excitement of combat acid rain. formation on the part of members of this moment. We are betting on Amer- my conference, and that, I believe, ica again. We’re betting on innovation. b 2210 challenges the mendacity of Members We are better at this than any other One of the most efficient and effec- of this Congress. country on Earth. tive environmental laws ever created

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It’s something that Senator MCCAIN made, the choice for action was about The reality is, we all know how im- and the former Senator Warner and using a free-market approach to portant this is, but somehow in this others have supported as being the incentivize job creation, to incentivize body here we can get lost in scoring po- right mix of a national security solu- creativity, just like we did with tele- litical points for the next election in- tion using free-market strategies. communications. stead of doing what’s right for our So this was a Republican idea that We now have the opportunity to do country and for our economy. You was good enough for this country until the same with energy. We believe in served in uniform, and we appreciate Democrats also supported it, and this the American economy. We believe in that service, and once again, here we’re is what Americans are sick of. They’re the innovation that can be released doing what we need to do to keep this sick of the idea that we’re going to put through the use of a free-market sys- country safe and to keep it strong. scoring political points ahead of patri- tem like cap-and-trade. That’s why we Mr. BOCCIERI. I cannot agree with otism and problem-solving. went down this road, and that’s why we my gentleman and neighbor as he so The fact is this was about putting the chose to act eloquently suggested that this is about best ideas on the table to solve what is Mr. BOCCIERI. Let me just expound the faith that we have in our own inno- one of our leading national security on the gentleman’s remarks there. vation, the faith that we have in our threats, one of our leading economic I believe that this truly is about our own country and our own people to threats, and get America right back on national security, and I’m going to go come up with ideas that can make our to the cutting edge. over some facts here in just a moment. country stronger in the long run. And It’s a great thing that we’ve done. But back to revisiting what some of let me revisit some of what our faith We’ve stood up to the special interest our colleagues have said running for leaders have said. groups, and for once, in a few years, President. Mike Huckabee really Billy Graham said that the growing we’re going to be able to start sup- summed it up best when he said, A na- possibility of destroying ourselves in porting an energy economy that’s cre- tion that cannot feed itself, that can- the world with our own neglect and ex- ating jobs right here in America and not fuel itself or produce the weapons cess is tragic and very real. selling that technology all around the Pope Benedict said, The brutal con- to fight for itself is a nation forever world. sumption of creation begins where God enslaved. Mr. BOCCIERI. I appreciate the gen- is not. I think, therefore, that true and And he further added, So it’s critical tleman from Virginia’s comments, and effective initiatives to prevent the that for our own interests economi- he is exactly right on. A good idea waste and destruction of creation can cally and from a point on national se- doesn’t have to be a Democrat or Re- start only where creation is considered curity we commit to becoming energy publican idea. It’s an American idea. as beginning with God. Particularly, independent, and we commit to doing And while we may disagree about some attention must be paid to the fact that it within a decade. Within a decade. We of the approaches, let’s look at and re- the poorest countries are likely to pay visit some of the comments of some of went to the Moon in less. We can do the heaviest price for ecological dete- the leading leaders who ran for the this in less than a decade. We have to rioration. Presidency last year and talked about take responsibility in our own house Pat Robertson said, I have not been how climate change and our depend- before we can expect others to do the one who believed in global warming, ence on foreign oil is a matter of na- same in theirs. It goes back to my but I tell you, they are making a con- tional security. basic concept of leadership. Leaders vert out of me. It is getting hotter and Let’s visit the Presidential candidate don’t ask others to do what they are the ice caps are melting and there is a for the Republicans last year, JOHN unwilling to do themselves. buildup of carbon dioxide in the air. We MCCAIN, who I incidentally flew out of This gentleman was right on with his really need to address the burning of Baghdad, is a man of honor and integ- remarks. I yield to the gentleman from fossil fuels because if we are contrib- rity, and this is what he has to say: It’s Virginia. uting to the destruction of the planet, cap-and-trade. There will be incentives Mr. PERRIELLO. Well, you know, we need to do something about it. for people to reduce greenhouse gas Mr. Huckabee is a great man of faith, Dr. Rick Warren, author of ‘‘The Pur- emissions. It’s a free-market approach. and I was meeting with a number of pose Driven Life’’ said, We cannot be Let me repeat that: it’s a free-market evangelical leaders today, and they all that God wants us to be without approach. The Europeans are doing it. were talking about the frustration caring about the Earth. We did it in the case of acid rain. Look, they’ve had with some people in the Now, our faith leaders are telling us, if we do that, we will stimulate green pews about the seriousness of this our national security folks who are in technologies. This will be a profit-mak- issue. And they say, you know, some charge and responsible for our national ing business, and it won’t cost the people get so caught up on whether cli- security are saying it, the Congress has American taxpayer. It won’t cost the mate change is a partisan issue, wheth- spoken, that this is a matter of na- American taxpayer. JOE LIEBERMAN er this is about some Democratic con- tional security, creating jobs here at and I introduced a cap-and-trade pro- spiracy theory to tax or whether it’s home, jobs that cannot be outsourced posal several years ago which would re- some Republican denial of scientific and moving away from our dependence duce greenhouse gases with a gradual evidence. on foreign oil. reduction. We did the same thing with And the evangelical leaders were say- Let me touch on just a few points be- acid rain. This works. It works. ing to me that do you realize over the fore I yield back to my friends. Mr. DRIEHAUS. Will the gentleman next 10 years 250 million of God’s chil- Eighty percent of the world’s re- yield? dren in Africa could be denied access to serves of oil are in the hands of govern- Mr. BOCCIERI. I will. water because of the effects of climate? ments and their respective national oil Mr. DRIEHAUS. This goes back to How willing are we to roll the dice on companies. Sixteen of the world’s 20 the question of action versus inaction, this uncertainty to do nothing, to ac- largest oil companies are state-owned. and the question is, If you don’t em- cept inaction when we know that our We import 60 percent of the world’s oil. bark down this road, if you don’t ad- national security demands it, when we We know that we’re going to, with the dress the energy crisis, if you don’t know that our innovation and our job Senate version of this bill, we’re ex- work toward a system of cap-and-trade, creation demands it, when we know panding exploration and drilling right what’s the alternative? And the alter- that our conscience demands it, when here in America in the Gulf of Mexico, native is simply this: so many of those who had nothing to knowing that that’s not going to be The EPA comes out with rules crack- do with creating the problem, the most enough to sustain our 20 million bar- ing down on utilities and emitters of vulnerable amongst us, 250 million in rels that we consume every day. We

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We have a chance to lead Mr. Gingrich said, The concept of re- sumer of oil in this country, the larg- on nuclear and lead on biofuels and bio ducing the amount of carbon emissions est consumer of oil in this country is refineries. And this isn’t just about over the next 50 years is a totally not the American. It’s the Department switching from one fuel to other. It’s: sound concept. of Defense. The United States Depart- Who’s going to make those wind tur- These are not Democrats saying this. ment of Defense consumes more oil bines? Who’s going to make those bat- These are Republicans who are stand- than some countries overseas. In fact, teries for those hybrid cars that could ing with us tonight in spirit, I know, it consumes more oil than Greece in 1 free us from this dependence on foreign saying that this is about our national year. So our Nation is dependent on 60 oil? Who’s going to make those? security, saying that this is about geo- percent of that oil coming from over- Do you want to buy them from China political balance, and this is about cre- seas sources, from Venezuela, from or do you want to sell them to China as ating jobs here in our country. Mexico, from Saudi Arabia in par- they are building what will become the I yield to the gentleman from Ohio. ticular, which is one of our largest pro- biggest auto consumer market in the Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I appreciate it. I ducers and suppliers of oil, and this world. want to take off on what the gen- makes our country and puts our coun- I want to build them here. And those tleman from Virginia was saying. I was try in a compromising position. climate skeptics or America skeptics reading an article the other day. In I yield to the gentleman from Ohio. want to sit on the sidelines and let all China, 400,000 people a year die from air pollution. And if you look at the his- b 2220 that technology and let all that manu- facturing happen overseas. We are bet- tory of China, you will see that they Mr. DRIEHAUS. I appreciate that, have periods where there is a very tu- Congressman. I think it begs the ques- ter than that. We can lead. We can do this better than anyone else. We can multuous uprising within the country. tion: Do we want the future of this And if you can read the tea leaves here, country dependent upon the innovation out-innovate. We are better entre- preneurs. We will do that. you will see that at some point China of the American worker; do we want and the people of China will demand the future dependent upon green en- But we don’t do it by sitting on the sidelines. We don’t do it by making clean air. There’s no question about it. ergy and new technologies that will be And they’re using dirty coal. I mean, driven by the American people; or do easy choices and waiting for others to lead. We do it by putting solutions it’s dirty. And those of us who have we want to rely upon and depend upon been there recognize—with the Olym- above special interests, by putting this the sheikhs in Saudi Arabia, as we do pics especially—how many months country first—even if it means an un- today and as we have in the past? ahead of time they had to stop letting popular vote, and going out and ex- Our dependency is growing, not de- people drive cars into the city and ev- plaining to the American people that clining. This bill provides us an oppor- erything else. tunity for a future, a destiny con- this is why this is going to be great for So the point that the gentleman from trolled by Americans, controlled by the our country and great for our region. Virginia was making is that this is an American worker, and unleashing the I am proud that we have put our- opportunity for us. And some people innovation of the American worker. selves back in a position to lead. That’s say, Well, China and India aren’t going I was dismayed during this debate what the American people deserve. I to do this, so why are we going to do when I heard critics suggest that yield back. it? Let them not do it. Let us jump maybe we shouldn’t go first. Maybe Mr. BOCCIERI. I couldn’t agree with ahead. My goodness gracious, it would shouldn’t lead. That we should wait for you more, Congressman PERRIELLO. be like saying, you know, the Soviet Before I yield to my good friend from others—maybe developing countries, Union is not going to continue their northeast Ohio, Congressman RYAN, maybe others in Asia to lead before we space program back in the Sixties. move forward. I don’t know when we who’s joined us tonight, let me just re- Great. We’ll jump ahead of you. became a Nation of followers. I am not visit two more of these quotes from our That’s basically what we have here. of that belief. colleagues who ran for President and And we have an opportunity to seize I believe the United States of Amer- suggested that American innovation, this moment and then begin to develop ica has led time and time again for this American entrepreneurship, and Amer- this technology, invest this money, get vote on issues of freedom, on issues of ican ideas are stronger than our de- our manufacturing going here in the democracy, on issues of economic inno- pendence on oil overseas. United States, and export—things we vation. And we should be the leaders on Mr. Giuliani, a fellow Italian, he said, have been talking about in our district new technology when it comes to en- We need to expand the use of hybrid ve- for a long time. ergy. We need to lead and we should set hicles, clean coal, carbon sequestra- When are we going to manufacture? an example for the globe. tion. We have more coal reserves in the When are Americans going to make I am not one to follow the examples United States than they have oil re- things again? When are we going to ex- of countries on the other side of the serves in Saudi Arabia. This should be port? This is the opportunity. And the world suggesting to us what we should a major national project. This is a mat- same people that call on the talk radio be doing on our energy policy. We ter of our national security. that say, When are we going to make should be leaders. And we need to re- We went on: Mitt Romney said, things again, are the same people that store our place as leaders when it There are multiple reasons for us to are against the cap-and-trade bill be- comes to energy. say we want to be less dependent on cause the dots aren’t connected here. Mr. BOCCIERI. I couldn’t agree with foreign energy and to develop our own This is the opportunity. Take the the gentleman from Ohio more. I think sources. That’s the real key. Of course, $700 billion that we’re shifting abroad, that he speaks with passion and con- additional sources of energy here, as focus it on the United States, revitalize viction about what this means and well as more efficient use of energy. manufacturing, and export this stuff, what stake we have in making certain This will allow the world to have less because China at some point is going to that we move away from our depend- oil being drawn out from the various recognize they’re wasting a lot of en- ence or foreign oil. sources it comes without dropping the ergy, their people aren’t as healthy, I yield to the gentleman from Vir- prices to a high level. It will keep peo- their people are dying because of this, ginia. ple, some of whom are unsavory char- and they’re going to want them to be Mr. PERRIELLO. I think the gen- acters, from having an influence on our healthy. So that’s one point I wanted tleman from Ohio makes a great point. foreign policy. to make. These people aren’t climate skeptics, RON PAUL, who we serve with here in The other point I want to make is, they’re America skeptics. this Chamber, said, True Conservatives Congressman BOCCIERI and I, Mr.

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Like you This German CEO who was doing this that go into the power plant and go all, we have a lot of manufacturing research, Schmack Industries, sug- into the steel mills to keep the air plants that have shut down. We have gested this: He said, You Americans clean. hardworking people who are ready to are doing in 2 years what it took Ger- And here is a businessman in Youngs- go to work, and they would love noth- many 20 years to do, and we have 3,800 town, Ohio, who had, I think he said, 70 ing more than to have a job and to of these anaerobic digesters that are employees, who’s manufacturing these have a job that’s making this country actually producing energy—compressed scrubbers that were a result of the safe, that’s keeping our country safe. natural gasses that light our cities. Clean Air Act. Because of the Clean Air Now you’ve done that in uniform. This The city of Canton is getting ready Act, there’s someone in Youngstown is a chance for every worker to be part to—or is thinking about building an in- making these products. of that effort of national security, and cinerator for its sewage sludge. Could I think it’s important for us to let we’re fired up to do it. you imagine if they turned that into everyone know this is opportunity for Mr. BOCCIERI. People are asking, renewable energy and if they actually us. These are jobs that are going to be What does this mean for the average created compressed natural gas and revitalizing communities in all of our consumer? What does this mean for the sold it to the utility or if they heated districts. average Ohioan and Virginian? This is some homes or if they turned on some Mr. DRIEHAUS. Just to back up the what it’s going to mean: When you roll lights in the city? This is the type of gentleman’s point, China is moving into a fuel station someday, you’re innovation that has driven America to down that road. They’re not waiting. going to have a choice between tradi- be one of the great producers of wealth The week after the vote, Jim Rogers, tional gasoline, traditional oil. You’re that we are. the CEO of Duke Energy, went to going to have a blended fuel that may Mr. RYAN of Ohio. If the gentleman China. And he went to China to check be ethanol-based or cellulose-based. would yield. out the carbon sequestration that Mr. BOCCIERI. Sure. You may have an opportunity where they’re currently employing on new Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I don’t know if you plug in your electric hybrid or Chinese coal-burning power plants. Be- anyone followed when Barack Obama where you drive by the gas station all cause the Chinese aren’t waiting. The was in Russia, but there was a deal together because you have a fuel cell Chinese are moving ahead with new made and struck where—Exxon is, ob- that allows you to get 100 miles to the technology. viously, doing business there, and they So we have a choice. We have an op- gallon. are opening up a refinery somewhere in Now, how is that for American inno- portunity. Do we want to continue New England to process the oil coming vation? How is that for opportunity? with business as usual and just sit still back from Russia. How is that for standing up for the in- as China moves forward, or do we want So this is what we’re trying to get novation, entrepreneurship, and for the to be at the cutting edge, do we want away from. This is what this energy longevity of American ideas and think- to be leading when it comes to new en- bill is all about. We can’t get in the po- ing? That’s what this bill does, and ergy technology? sition where, yeah, it may be over the This is an opportunity. We need to that’s what this idea is. It’s of moving next 5 to 10 years where this is some- seize that opportunity. And this legis- away from our foreign dependence and thing that needs to happen for the lation allows the free market to do reliance on overseas oil to make our transition. This is an example of the that. So that’s what this is about. This economy drive. road we don’t want to go down, the Let me just say this: In my district, is about creating jobs and creating an road relying on Vladimir Putin’s Rus- we are researching fuel cell tech- economic future for the United States. sia for oil for the United States. You Mr. PERRIELLO. In many ways, if I nology. We are very close to having know, the American people don’t want may, it’s also a chance to reward the some sort of prototype ready to go. that. That’s not good geopolitics. people who are already innovative. In They’re researching this with the De- That’s not good for our manufacturing my district, I have poultry farmers partment of Defense at Stark State base. That’s not good for a variety of coming who want to turn the waste Technical College, Community College. reasons that are all pretty obvious to into energy; not only energy, but We have the opportunity there to be anybody who has blood running produce a low-sulfur fertilizer that’s leaders in Ohio. We also have the op- through their heads right now. You even better for our aquifers and our portunity to do research at the Ohio know, this is pretty basic stuff here. Bay. State Agriculture Research and Devel- We don’t want to rely on Russia for our I have dairy farmers who want to opment Center. That is in Wayne Coun- oil. take the manure from their farms and ty, in my congressional district, that The other point is, whether it’s in turn that into energy. What’s stopping right now is using anaerobic digesters Cincinnati, in Virginia, in Canton, in them? We aren’t on the cutting edge of like you were talking about. Imagine Akron or in Youngstown, we have these smart-grid technology. We don’t have this: I know Congressman RYAN—whose manufacturing facilities that are just the technology in place, and we don’t birthday it is today. Happy birthday. sitting here. In my district, there’s a have the incentives that this provides. Mr. RYAN of Ohio. What does that company called Parker-Hannifin. It’s a What this does is give a profit motive have to do with anaerobic digesters? big company in Cleveland and in to people for doing the right thing. I Mr. BOCCIERI. You may be too Youngstown. They have 1,000 workers, think we have had far too much in our young to remember. steelworkers. They make the hydrau- financial system and elsewhere of re- It was when I was standing in line lics that go into the back of, you know, warding people for failure, rewarding with my father, waiting for oil in the waste management—you know, gar- people for irresponsibility. For once, 1970s. I remember seeing that movie bage trucks. They do the hydraulics. we have a system that’s going to re- Back to the Future. The professor These same hydraulics go into wind- ward everyone, from the homeowner to comes in. He has a DeLorean, and he mills. the capitalist, for doing the right opens up the trash can and starts jam- We have a specialty steel company thing. ming in waste—garbage—into his called Thomas Steel, in Warren, that DeLorean to fuel his engine. Now think has about 300 workers. They make a de- b 2230 about this: What they’re doing at this cent wage. Their specialty steel goes in Again, I know I’m surrounded by research center is taking sewage the solar panels. We have a company folks from Ohio, but I can’t say enough sludge. They’re taking manure from called Roth Brothers in the Youngs- about the people—— dairy farms, and they’re adding 20 per- town area. There’s a new wind cube

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This is right in Youngstown. vote for the very policies that will cut ing exorbitant rates on your long dis- They said, If this wind cube takes off, them off at the knees. Here we are at tance bills; there were a very limited we’ll hire 100 people like that. one of the most crucial moments in number of channels on TV. And then So we have it here. It’s not so much Iran’s history, where we have people through the Telecommunications Act, new business—although, there will be a risking their lives in the streets of we made sure that we allowed for inno- piece of that. It’s also about the busi- Tehran; and then people in this body vation and competition. We allowed for nesses that we already have, those that will stand up and vote for the very the cable companies and the telephone can grow and that can manufacture. policies that keep a petro-dictator in companies to use those same They’re good-paying jobs. They’re place. This is about crushing that broadband lines. We required that to steelworkers. You know, they’re people paper tiger patriotism and putting in happen. And now today broadband is who can make some money and who its place the courage that American across the country. We have the poten- can revitalize the middle class again. people deserve because we do, in our tial today to unleash that same type of Mr. BOCCIERI. Let’s address some- core, have it in us to lead in all of innovation that was unthought of 20 thing that’s important to all of our these areas. years ago in telecommunications; but States—to both of our States that This is an unprecedented renaissance we all know it today, as people send we’re discussing here presently. It’s the for clean coal technology. It’s the first IMs, as people e-mail each other—that use of coal. We’ve heard a lot of talk bill in a generation that actually opens wasn’t thought about 20 years ago—the from those, at least from the detrac- up opportunities for nuclear at the hundreds of TV stations that you get tors of this bill who have now somehow same time that we see wind, solar and on cable TV. I don’t think we can begin fallen off their plateau of suggesting biofuel. But we also know that the to imagine the innovation that we are that this is about national security, cheapest energy is the energy you going to see over the next several dec- who are suggesting that coal-intensive never have to buy in the first place be- ades in the field of energy because of States are going to be disproportion- cause of energy efficiency technologies. the steps of this House, because of the ately hurt. That is completely false. And that’s what we can see through steps of this Congress, the courage to We have worked together to make smart grid technology, through the ad- move us from the status quo toward sure that coal, which is the most abun- vanced battery manufacturing. This is energy security for the future and dant and cheapest source of energy our chance to crack that technology unleashing the innovative nature of that we have in this country, is going for the whole world in the same way we the American people. to be used for a long, long time. Right did when we had the guts to go to the Mr. RYAN of Ohio. If the gentleman now in Ohio, we are investing in some Moon. would yield, if you just think about the very, very awesome opportunities for This really is one of those moments. history of this country—and I don’t job creation. The company Babcock & And I go back to the point where you want to get corny—but there has never Wilcox is researching right now using started, Mr. BOCCIERI, which is, why been a scenario where we have said as pure oxygen and pulverized coal and was this idea good enough for Repub- a country, we want to do something, mixing it in these huge burners to licans when it was their idea but as and it’s not happened. I mean, let’s be make near zero emission burners. They soon as we started to support it, they honest. Because of the system of gov- capture this carbon, and then they in- ran away from it as cap-and-trade? ernment that we have, because of all ject it back into the wells, into the Cap-and-trade was something the Re- the DNA that happens to be in our very wells from which we’re drilling for publicans should be proud to have come great country, because of people having oil, to push out those last remaining up with. The first President Bush was a the courage to get on a boat with no drops of oil. great conservationist, a true conserv- money, and all that DNA, all that cour- I have a chart here—and I’m not ative, who understood the challenge of age that it took to get here is here going to get into the technical parts of acid rain, the challenge of the Earth’s now; and it’s been replicating itself. it—but those scientists who may be summit and other things, that this was There is something special about watching and listening to us tonight a time for America’s leadership head- whether it’s World War II or it’s storm- can refer to this because it is very im- ing into the 21st century. We need to ing the beaches of Normandy or it’s portant that we understand that we focus on, what are the ideas that keep going to the Moon or it’s getting out of will continue to use coal. This is car- us safe and keep us strong, not what the Depression or it’s that we need to bon capture sequestration. The bill are the ideas that score us points for be educated or the number of patents provides $180 billion for this type of in- the next election cycle. I think all of that we get. Whatever it may be, we novative research that is going to be us came in and changed elections be- have the ability to do this. And I think the next generation of coal use. cause people were sick and tired of when you look at this policy in par- In the 1940s, when the United States that. These are the kinds of solutions ticular, the energy policy, the more I of America bombed the Ploesti Roma- the American people deserve. read about it, the more I like it. And nia oil fields, we essentially cut off the Mr. BOCCIERI. You are right. Mr. when people say, Well, how is it going oil for Germany. What did they do? Speaker, I will remind the folks listen- to work? I get excited about explaining They quickly transitioned to a syn- ing tonight that Teddy Roosevelt said it to them because here we are in thetic fuel, which is a derivative of that the welfare of each of us is de- northeast Ohio where we have all this coal. We’re testing this right now at pendent upon the welfare of all of us manufacturing, and it has been dead the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in and that in a moment of decision, the for 30 years. We’ve not had any oppor- Ohio. We’re testing blended fuels on worst thing that we can do is nothing. tunities coming down the pike, like our military aircraft. We’re testing the What is the cost of doing nothing? clean energy, in 30 years. This is some- new fuels that are going to drive the We’re going to continue to be depend- thing that is so exciting for so many innovation of tomorrow and that are ent on foreign oil. Maybe it rises from people because they recognize that—I going to make our country stronger. 60 percent to 80 percent. Maybe we think it’s 400 tons of steel that go into I yield to the gentleman from Vir- don’t create the jobs that we need to a windmill or 8,000 component parts ginia. right here in our country that can’t be that go into a windmill, and the Mid- outsourced, like a nuclear reactor. west being the Saudi Arabia of wind, b 2240 Congressman RYAN always talks about and the Southwest being the Saudi Mr. PERRIELLO. I wanted to pick up the 8,000 manufactured components Arabia of solar. My goodness gracious, on something that Congressman RYAN that go into making a windmill. You what an opportunity. We can’t let this

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I believe we are on take care of our own business here. years, an increase of $1,100 just in gas the cusp of a great, new economic revo- Mr. BOCCIERI. Let’s revisit the prices for the average family. And the lution, full of innovation that is going three pillars of this legislation. Num- same group of people who thought that to bring those jobs back to the United ber one, create jobs in our country that cutting taxes for the top 1 percent was States. I’m proud to be part of it. I cannot be outsourced; number two, somehow going to be to the benefit of think we will look back on this and be that it’s about national security, mov- all hasn’t worked. We’ve got two wars very, very proud. ing away from our dependence on for- going on, and a war our friend has Mr. BOCCIERI. So let me get this eign oil and other energy sources; mak- served in here. That’s $1 trillion dol- straight. This is about jobs that can’t ing sure that we have those homegrown lars, $3 trillion when you factor in the be outsourced, about our national secu- energy jobs right here in our country. costs of the veterans’ health care. rity and moving away from our depend- Those are the three pillars of this legis- That’s not a good energy policy of us ence on foreign oil. JOHN MCCAIN said lation. When we think about the two having to go over, getting into the it. He said it. He was introduced to a largest countries that market natural middle of the desert and getting our- cap-and-trade bill three times. Three gas, it is Iran and Russia, when if we selves in this sticky web of politics in times, he said it is a free-market ap- invested in the technology that we re- the Middle East. Why are we doing proach that will stimulate green tech- cently just talked about, anaerobic di- that? nologies, a free-market approach. And gesters and the like, we talk about he said that this is a matter of our na- b 2250 these different opportunities, we can tional security. That is what this legis- actually create natural gas and harvest We don’t have to do that anymore. lation is about. natural gas from our part of the coun- And that is what is at the heart of this It is so important that we enact this try. This is important that we under- bill, and I think that is the magic of very soon so that we can move away stand that moving away from depend- this bill, rely on the innovation, the from our dependence on these foreign ence on imported sources of energy is spirit of the American people and re- sources of energy. going to make our country stronger. duce our dependency on all those other I will yield to the gentleman from So national security, creating jobs, countries. Ohio. moving away from our dependence on Mr. BOCCIERI. I agree with you, Mr. DRIEHAUS. I appreciate the op- foreign oil, that’s what this legislation Congressman RYAN, and this is the portunity, Congressman BOCCIERI, to be is about. That’s what this opportunity time to do it. We have about 6 minutes here tonight with you. And I think is about. And I believe in the innova- remaining. I would like to yield each of there is a reason that you see four rel- tion and entrepreneurship of Ameri- the gentlemen at least a minute or atively young Members of Congress cans. I believe in our success as a coun- two. standing here talking about the future try when we challenge each other to Happy birthday, Congressman RYAN. of energy in the United States. We all think outside of the box, to move Mr. PERRIELLO. First of all, your have a vested interest in this. We all ahead. And if we just allow ourselves to reference to back to the future, he also understand how important this issue is be bogged down by the fear of the past says that where we are going, we don’t for our future and the future of our and bogged down by those detractors need roads. And as a member of the kids. who are now saying, this is not the Transportation and Infrastructure We sat on the sidelines for far too right time—well, when is the right Committee, I have to take issue with long, as the other side did nothing, as time? When is the right time, when we that. But otherwise, I support the Congressman RYAN explained. They have 80 percent of our oil coming from amendment. had an opportunity to act when it overseas? When is the right time, when On a serious note, every one of us came to energy policy, creative energy energy costs are through the roof? Now here, I believe, is also a supporter of policy that would move us forward into is the time because our country can the Second Amendment. We are pro- the next generation, but they failed to make these investments and create freedom people. And what you de- do it. We have been elected to take re- jobs here. scribed before is about the freedom for sponsibility and to move forward on Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I would just like me to go to the gas pump without hav- critical issues that are impacting our to say, I don’t think anybody here is ing to support petro-dictators because families today and will impact them in anti-nuclear. I think we all recognize of that decision. It is the ability to buy the future. That is what we are doing how important this is as a part of our a car with a battery that is manufac- on financial services. That is what we portfolio. There is no one here who is tured here in the United States. That are doing on energy. That is what we against coal. We represent Virginia and is the kind of freedom that we believe are doing on health care. Ohio and think it’s a good way to do it. in. On energy, this bill takes us down That’s why there’s $180 billion in here This is also about honor and integ- that road for ensuring a future of pros- to figure out how to make it clean and rity. And part of integrity means being perity for our children. It is the right make it work for us. We’re not saying true to your word. I just want to say thing to do for the country today. It is that there’s only one specific way to do that I think this is about rising above the right thing to do for our children this. We recognize you may need to partisanship in the way that you said. tomorrow. drill a little bit, you may need to take Sarah Palin wrote an op-ed recently Mr. BOCCIERI. Well, let me just advantage of nuclear and coal and all bashing the cap-and-trade bill. But wrap by saying this: this is about jobs this. But look at the advantage. We there is a quote from her in the cam- in our country that can’t be have $700 billion going to these other paign where she was asked, Do you sup- outsourced. It is about our national se- countries that could be coming here, port capping carbon emissions? And curity. And it is about moving away revitalizing the United States of Amer- she said, I do, I do. You have a quote from our dependence on foreign oil. ica, and I think that’s important for us from JOHN MCCAIN. These are leaders. We have set up a free-market ap- to remember. These are leaders who understood when proach, one that is supported by both, And lastly, because I think we’re they were ready to lead that this is or was supported by both, Democrats winding down, and I want these guys what it looked like. and Republicans before we introduced who are a lot smarter than me to be It looked like taking on the biggest it and passed it, but one that is a free- able to talk, our friends on the other national security challenges we face market approach with no taxes that in- side, who have been so critical, had and doing so using the free market and vests in regional opportunities for control of this government, had control the innovation that makes America States like Ohio and Virginia to make

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East, in Afghanistan and Iraq and a Budget Office did an estimate on the And FDR went in and stomped on the much broader region because of the oil cost of this socialized medicine policy private sector and grew a government that that area produces. This is about over the telephone with the staff of the instead. making our Nation stronger. We have committee of the Democrats, not even This is what was the model for Presi- to do this now. The Department of De- a bipartisan staff. dent Obama. fense realizes this, and that is why And that is how we make policy in So he set forth—and he told us on a they are testing alternative fuels. We the United States of America? And it is day on or about February 10, 2009, he can make that innovation. We believe adequate to stand here on the floor and said that FDR didn’t go far enough, in the American people. That is what utter platitudes about what your polit- that he lost his nerve. He got worried this bill is about. ical philosophy might be? about spending too much money. If he Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I just want to I think it is interesting that I get to hadn’t gotten worried about spending add, the answer that our friends on the hear the quotes from Republicans, too much money, the economy would other side have given when we said, in- JOHN MCCAIN, on cap-and-trade. Well, I have recovered. But he didn’t spend crease the Pell Grant, no; increase can think of the time pretty recently enough money and, therefore, along minimum wage, no; change the energy that would have been after this par- came World War II first and became policy, no; change health care policy, ticular quote that we saw a few mo- the largest stimulus plan ever. no; add a stimulus bill that is going to ments ago, the time I most emphati- I don’t take issue with the last part keep people working, no. cally agreed with JOHN MCCAIN, and of that statement. I just take issue That is not leadership, and this is that is when he said that President with the prediction that the New Deal bold stuff that we are trying to do. We Obama has more czars than the Roma- would have worked if FDR would have are trying to lead the country. At the novs. That was something that I think spent a lot more money. end of the day, that is going to pay off illustrated part of the big picture that This President hasn’t lost his nerve. for everyone. I yield back. we should be talking about. He is spending a lot more money. And Mr. BOCCIERI. You’re exactly right, This is a government that is out of if there is any doubt in anybody’s mind control. It is overreaching. It is cre- Congressman RYAN. We are going to be about whether Keynesian economics judged by two measures in this Con- ating the nationalization of industry and spending borrowed money to dump gress, two measures, by action or inac- after industry in this country. It is it in and grow government at a time of breathtaking, the scope of the reach of tion. And I am so happy that we had economic crisis actually heals up the this White House that is supported by this opportunity to speak tonight on economy—there isn’t any doubt in my the Democrats in the House and in the clean energy and our national security. mind because I’ve read the data. In Senate. And who would have thought— f fact, I went through every newspaper let’s just say if we just roll back in our from the crash of the stock market in SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT memory and our mind’s eye back to 1929 until the Japanese attacked Pearl The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under election day in November of 2008, what Harbor on December 7, 1941, reading for the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- if somebody would have said, now the economic news so I could under- you’re ready to go to the polls, think uary 6, 2009, the gentleman from Iowa stand what people were living through about what you’re going to do. Because (Mr. KING) is recognized for 60 minutes. during those days of the stock market if you elect President Obama, he is Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I ap- crash and the deep, long trough of the going to go in and nationalize three preciate the privilege to be recognized Great Depression and then the shock of huge investment banks, the large in- here on the floor of the House. I would the attack on Pearl Harbor that surance company, AIG, Fannie Mae remark that the common courtesy here launched us into a world war. and Freddie Mac, General Motors and is to yield. And I’m happy to yield to I wanted to understand what that Chrysler. All of these huge eight enti- the gentlemen who are here if we could was like for the people that lived dur- ties all wrapped up together will all be carry on this dialogue with or without ing that period of time. But I couldn’t controlled, if not controlling interest, that particular yielding. I know it is find evidence that the New Deal was a in the hands of and in control of the only four to one, so it would be an in- good deal on any kind of a broad scale, White House. teresting engagement that could take Then he is going to manage those by small little place as it was. It bought place. appointing 32 czars, and this will be some friends, sure, but I couldn’t find I have to correct a few things on the hundreds of billions of dollars. And the evidence that the New Deal worked. RECORD. One of them is, as the gen- idea will be that the economic stimulus And economists that have gone back tleman from Ohio challenged the men- plan is going to be FDR’s New Deal on and studied that era can’t show you the dacity of the Republicans, who had said steroids. data that indicates the New Deal that there is a $4,000 increase on a pay- worked. roll, that is exactly the number you b 2300 But if anybody wonders, they can get if the payroll is $50,000 and you tax And now, never mind that if one goes study this era 25 years from now when it at 8 percent. That is in the bill, Mr. back and reads the data from the 1930s it will be clear—there won’t be any Speaker, and that is a precise number, from that Great Depression—there was question about, no more arguments can and that is what I sought to offer that nothing great about what people had to be brought up. No future President will could have been injected in for an open go through during that decade of the be able to say of President Obama, dialogue. 1930s. But if one goes back and reads Well, his stimulus plan would have But we do deal with the facts. It is the data and tries to index it back to worked but he just lost his nerve and hard to get those facts when you have the actions of the New Deal and this didn’t spend enough money. a bill that is drafted and a bill that has Keynesian economics of borrowing This President has not lost his nerve. to be drafted to match a CBO number. money and trying to actually replace He has spent way too much money, and The Congressional Budget Office came private sector jobs with government he has nationalized eight huge entities. out with an estimate of a $1 trillion jobs is what was going on in the New He’s landed blow after blow against the health care plan, and we found out that Deal—the CCC camps, the WPA, and private sector, the free-market econ- the Congressional Budget Office came the list of these acronyms went on. But omy that is the engine that drives this out with that number without having what it did was it created a lot of debt, economy, and it sets the economy for read the bill, Mr. Speaker. and it delayed the recovery that would the world, blow after blow. So we are poised to go down a path have come from the private sector of And they’ll look back at this and by tying a blindfold around our eyes the economy. It competed directly with they will say, $700 billion in TARP, $787 and charging off into the abyss of so- the private sector. billion in the stimulus plan, untold

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Al Qaeda is President has the audacity—remember, statements made last year that we defeated in Iraq. They can’t mount a he wrote a book with ‘‘audacity’’ in the were sending $700 billion to foreign military operation that’s there. title. This is a President with a lot of countries to buy their petroleum. b 2310 audacity. And the audacity now to Well, those statements that were float the trial balloon to call for an- going out over the media caused me to American deaths in Iraq, as sad as other economic stimulus plan when be curious enough that I actually ran they are, and every one of them is an this one is only partly spent and less the numbers to find out, and the real individual tragedy and every one of than half of it—and we don’t really number is this: that over that period of them is an honorable patriot, and we know what those numbers are. It’s time, over—this was the middle of last need to keep them all in our prayers, being trickled out and it doesn’t im- summer in about July, and in fact July as well as their families. It’s been a pact on our economy, and sometimes 11 would be the date that this state- high sacrifice, but it’s also been a noble strung out over a number of years. ment was initially made. The actual endeavor, and those that we have lost But yet it was an act of desperation moneys expended to purchase imported in Iraq in the last year through acci- to get it before this Congress and pass petroleum, that’s natural gas and oil dents have been almost exactly equal it quickly because they had to have it and other products that come from oil in number to those that we have lost to to save us from a financial meltdown. wells, in their entirety, the actual combat, which says that a soldier, sail- But they didn’t really use the bill in money that we sent overseas during or, airman, marine that’s serving in the fashion they said. Neither did they that period of time from July 11 of 2009 Iraq today has roughly an equal risk of use the TARP bill in the fashion that to a year prior to that, that 12-month being injured or killed in the rollover they said. period of time, was $332 billion, Mr. of a Humvee on one of the Iraqi roads And so this urgency to prevent a Speaker. Not $700 billion. $332 billion. as they do at the hands of the enemy. meltdown was more what I see in the But we know July 11 was also the And those numbers are getting—it’s pattern of legislation brought through peak day for the highest price for oil looking better and better each week this Congress. It’s the urgency of and gas. That’s when our gas hit the that goes by, more stability in Iraq. bringing this thing through this Con- highest price at the pumps, and that’s And the exit strategy that President gress before the American people figure about the same time that crude oil by Bush devised in Iraq was what I said: out what’s going on, pass it quickly the barrel hit the highest price. win the war; establish a stable, mod- and get it out of the way so it comes So one could then, last July 11, a erate government in Iraq that reflects out of the public eye. And while that’s year ago July 11, extrapolate what we the will of the people. And so when we going on, load up another one, put an- would import if we imported the same listened to the criticism that came other round in the chamber and fire an- number of gallons: $700 billion. If you from the other side of the aisle here other one down through the floor of the work it out and take the gallons and and when Speaker PELOSI first was House of Representatives and on over multiply it times the highest prices we sworn in and received the gavel as to the Senate, another destructive mis- had, which was on July 11 of 2008, and Speaker of the House of Representa- sile that brings down the economy in carry that forward, you come with a tives, that was the 110th Congress. this country, the culture in this coun- number projected of $726 billion. But We’re in the 111th now. That took place try, the spirit of the people in this we never imported $726 billion because in January of 2007. country. This has been an all-out as- the oil prices plummeted some weeks From that moment on, there com- sault on Americanism that I have seen after that and we saw our gas prices go menced a series of votes here on the in the months that we have had here. from $4 and change a gallon and they floor of the House that were designed The statements made on this floor dropped to nearly $2 a gallon in a short to unfund, underfund or undermine our that need to be corrected, other than period of time. That was moving up to troops in Iraq. They, had they passed, the erroneous statement that a Repub- the election in November. and some of them singularly, but many lican had made a—just implied at least So at this point, if you look at the of them in their aggregate portion a willful misstatement. This Presi- most recent data, the number hasn’t would have brought about a defeat in dent’s plan and the health care, health quite reached $400 billion in the Iraq as opposed to the victory that’s insurance plan that’s being debated in amount of imported petroleum that we been achieved. this Congress today and tomorrow, has have paid for. That’s what’s taken place in this in it an 8 percent tax on payroll, on the It’s still too much, Mr. Speaker, and Congress, efforts that undermine our employer, on the employer’s payroll, if we can be independent with our energy. troops. Still, our troops prevailed and he doesn’t provide health insurance for And we should work in that direction still President Bush had the will to his employees. and build the infrastructure that al- order the surge, and still after the So, an 8 percent tax. When you just lows us to be independent. But we surge was executed to the fashion that think about how that works, let’s just should also do it on real data and real it brought about the result we see say there is an employee that’s making facts. today. President Bush negotiated this $50,000 a year and there is not a health And as the other gentleman spoke so that we could not be giving up a vic- insurance policy. You can talk about about two wars going on—this is pretty tory that has been so costly and so the question of whether that’s right or interesting to me—the lament is still nobly earned. wrong. But in any case, there is not a there that we’re engaged in two wars. And I did look him in the eye on this health insurance policy. These are conflicts that were—let me subject matter, and I know that he was Under the Obama plan, there would say this: Afghanistan was certainly preparing this country to sustain the be an 8 percent tax on that payroll, 8 thrust upon us. And the Iraq situation victory that was being achieved at the percent of $50,000 is $4,000, precisely the is this: President Obama was elected— time. And President Bush negotiated number that the gentleman from Ohio at least in part—because he aggres- the SOFA agreement, the status of objected to applies perfectly to a sively criticized President Bush for forces agreement, and it was signed $50,000 payroll, which is not that un- going into Iraq and for not having an last fall. The Bush status of forces usual in the United States, and it’s be- exit strategy. agreement was signed last fall, and we coming far and far more common. Well, Mr. Speaker, this House needs find ourselves in the ironic situation So to take issue with a statement to know and the American people need today, Mr. Speaker, of having a Presi- that’s clearly factual I believe is misin- to know that Bush had an exit strat- dent of the United States who was formation itself. egy. It was a strategy that said we’re elected, at least in part, for criticizing

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his predecessor for not having an exit shop, an ethanol plant, if you’re manu- to limit the CO2 emissions you have strategy in Iraq. facturing wind generators, if you’re here. But President Bush had an exit strat- running a gas station, if you have an So I tracked that; $89,000 spent on the egy, and it’s on paper and the irony is operation with a dozen carpenters board of trade to pay indulgences for President Obama is executing Presi- working out of there with hammers the CO2 emissions that take care of dent Bush’s exit strategy to the letter and wheelbarrows, all of these things this Capitol Building, and somebody of the SOFA agreement. It’s on paper. going on, this energy tax is going to had to go sequester some carbon that It’s there. It’s a matter of fact and a make your business—it’s going to cost they weren’t sequestering before, matter of action, and it can’t be ar- you more. change their behavior to help the plan- gued. It’s just simply ignored because So over on that column on the pad et. This is the equation. Some of the these are the people over here that that you write down on your business money went to no-till farmers in North wouldn’t acknowledge that President expenses, when you see that they have Dakota, farmers union farmers. In fact, Bush could do good unless they could passed cap-and-tax on you and you I think that was the exchange that was put a quote up there that they might look at the cost of your electricity and used. Now, we don’t have any evidence think would support their cause. your heating gas—and let’s see, the that these farmers just started a no-till So the quotes from JOHN MCCAIN natural gas you might use in your because they got a check that was a come up in the same way. They criti- manufacturing and your diesel fuel you contribution to encourage them to do cized JOHN MCCAIN all last fall. Now put into your trucks and your heavy that. they put his quote up here on the floor equipment and the fuel oil that you 2320 and they argue, why don’t Republicans might heat with and the cost of the b listen to JOHN MCCAIN. Well, Demo- coal that might be generating the elec- It’s more likely they were with no- crats wouldn’t listen to JOHN MCCAIN. tricity, all of those things add up, and till farmers and they were just simply If they had, they would have voted for they’re all part of the expenses of a rewarded for something they were him and we’d have a different situation business. And so if energy gets more doing anyway. So we can’t determine in the world today. expensive, so does the cost of running that there was any carbon that was se- Let’s see, the Tehran situation and your business get more expensive; and questered out of that behavior. the nuclear endeavor of the Iranians is the more energy intensive it is, the And then the balance of the money another thing that just befuddles me. higher the increase as a percentage of went to a coal-fired generating plant in As I listened to the debate in the pre- your overall expenses and the harder it Chillicothe, Iowa. Now that’s a curious vious hour, how it is that they’re argu- is to find some profit on the other side. thing, Mr. Speaker. Think about how ing that we have, let me see, we’re on And we are on the cusp of a great this works, that the Speaker of the the cusp, as the gentleman from Vir- economic revolution because this Con- House concludes that there is too much ginia said, we’re on the cusp of a great gress can increase the cost of our en- CO emitting in the atmosphere be- economic revolution. This economic 2 ergy? It takes energy to do anything cause of the coal-fired power plant that revolution, the green revolution, I that we want to do. It takes energy to feeds this Capitol complex, and so she guess, all of these green jobs that are heat a cup of coffee. I go over to my of- switches it over to natural gas because going to be created because they passed fice and push the button and make a there’s less emissions from natural gas. cap-and-tax on the American people pot of coffee, they’re burning natural At the time, she said that because out of the House of Representatives. natural gas is not a hydrocarbon. Well, And we think they’re going to get gas to generate some electricity to cre- that didn’t last but a day or so, and she their jobs back after the next election. ate enough heat that I can have a cup finally discovered it was. The American people know better than of coffee. It was coal, but Speaker So I’m not quibbling with her lack of this. They understand that when you PELOSI switched that around in our technical understanding of how this call it cap-and-trade that it is truly power plant here, and because there works. Her conviction is clear; her un- cap-and-tax. What they do is cap the was a real concern that the coal that derstanding is not. The power plant amount of energy that you’re able to was burning was putting carbon diox- was converted from coal to gas, and access in the United States and iden- ide up into the atmosphere and con- tify which forms you can and can’t tributing to global warming and she then still the emissions of CO2 contin- have, and they tax the living daylights became Speaker, she concluded that we ued, and we had to get to this zero out of what you do get. would get away from that and we were emissions because we were going to be All energy in America will be more going to be a carbon neutral Capitol a model for the country. costly because of cap-and-tax that complex. So that money went to Chicago, passed out of this House, and how any- So Speaker PELOSI ordered that the $89,000, and they brokered it through body can think that we’re on the cusp power plant be converted over from the exchange and paid some no-till of a great economic revolution because coal to natural gas, and so that was farmers in North Dakota and the bal- we’re taxing energy is way beyond me. done. And some reports show that it ance of the money went to Chillicothe, The basic principles of business are doubled the cost of our energy, and I where we’re really interested to find things that I had to learn when I start- haven’t actually analyzed the numbers. out what happens at a coal-fired gener- ed a business, Mr. Speaker. And so just I have to take that at face value. It’s a ating plant that you can pay them to think of this as a legal pad, and you sit summary report. It may or may not sequester some carbon, or let’s say di- down with a little calculator and you have been doubled. It could have been minish the effect of carbon in the at- draw a line through the middle of the more or less. But the cost of our energy mosphere. paper, top to bottom. On one side, you went up, we do know that; and still the So I went to visit that plant. It’s a list all of your expenses. On the other calculation was that we were putting well-run plant run by good people. It’s side, you list your income. You add up too many tons of CO2 in the air annu- an outstanding company. I’ve met with your expenses and you add up your in- ally. their CEO and had engaging conversa- come. You take the total income and So the Speaker, being true to her tions. When I visited that day, I stood you subtract the total expenses, and commitment to saving the planet, true in the shed that had big bails of that’s your profit. Probably never to her commitment, she then went on switchgrass in it. And there was expen- heard that described here on the floor the board of trade to purchase some sive equipment that was in there that of the House before, that simple ac- carbon credits. These would be like, was designed to pick up and put these counting principle of total income well, selling intentions I guess, or in- big round bales—these are 1,500-pound minus total expenses is profit. On some dulgences is a better word for it. So bales—so that high in diameter, 7 feet of your expenses, of course, are taxes you could go on the board and buy car- or so in diameter. and the overhead and the things that bon credits and they’re indulgences for And there was designed—I didn’t see people don’t think about that people in the carbon CO2 you put into the atmos- this actually happen: Put them on a business have to do. phere, and it’s supposed to be offset by conveyer belt, run them through a So if any business that you have, if somebody else’s behavior because hammer mill, blow them out through a you’re running a flower shop, a barber- you’ve reached your limit of being able tube, and blend this ground-up

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They didn’t have any data on what cute little guy, has finally arrived to the OMB because maybe somebody is they’d learned from burning the get his particularly special earmark. trying to stifle it because it may be switchgrass. But, in any case, they And if we look at what Speaker that we’re way over a trillion-dollar stopped doing it so it must not have PELOSI said, she said, I don’t want to deficit. been a particularly lucrative endeavor. have legislation that is used as an en- We already set the record this year But they got a check cut by the tax- gine for people to put on things that under this President and this Speaker payers and signed by Speaker PELOSI— are not going to do what we are setting with the kind of deficit that’s been run. this is figuratively, we understand—be- out to do, which is to turn this econ- We know that there’s been 2 million cause they had diminished the CO in omy around. jobs lost since President Obama’s stim- 2 I don’t think I want to read the rest the atmosphere sometime a couple ulus package. of that. years earlier. I know people here will recall we You’re going to turn the economy That’s what cap-and-trade is. That’s weren’t given a chance to read the around by dumping $16.1 million into brokering these imaginary credits that the salt water marsh harvest mouse, stimulus bill because we were told that don’t create anything exception imagi- this pet project that everybody prom- if we waited another day, more people nary sequestration of carbon, which in ised that I made this up. It wasn’t in would lose their jobs. So you guys somebody’s imagination turns a ther- the bill. Now it’s there and no one can can’t read the stimulus bill. Some of us mostat down on planet Earth. refute it, this cute little earmark. wanted to. And of the people that advocate this, So think of this little guy here. The Some of us, like me, read the bailout the aggressive, vocal proponents of least they could do is just notch his ear bill. And that’s why we knew this was cap-and-tax that think the Earth is a little and put an earmark in that lit- not something, no matter what kind of going to be destroyed if we don’t go tle pet project, that salt water marsh pressure was brought to bear, not through with their legislation, not one harvest mouse. It’s going to get $16.1 something we could vote for. But we of them can explain the science. Not million taxpayer dollars. couldn’t read the stimulus bill because one of them can debate the science on That’s not as wise an investment as everyday people were losing their jobs. the floor of the House. I’d be happy to the $89 million that was wasted buying b 2330 do that. I have offered that many the carbon credits to be the little mi- So you can’t read it. Just pass it be- times. If somebody is convicted on the crocosm model of what they’re doing science and they want to come down, with the cap-and-tax bill on us. We’ve cause we were told that this will start I’d be happy to yield. Schedule some got a great big model on what they’re working immediately. So it was rushed Special Orders from now until the cows going to do to us, all Americans, on through, passed through this House come home so we can talk about this this socialized medicine plan that without our doing any kind of dili- science. But it is an embarrassment, looks to me like it took HillaryCare gence, much less due diligence. Then the science that’s underneath this. and wrote in large, in Technicolor, and the President sat on it for 4 days until I don’t take so much issue with the in 3D. he went to Colorado to have a photo-op science as I do with the economics. So, as I take a deep breath, I’d be to sign it. They’re wrong on the science. They’re very happy to yield to my good friend, What happened to all of those people completely wrong on the economics. the judge from Texas, Judge GOHMERT, who would have lost their jobs every And people that can get it that wrong, so much time as he may consume. I day if we had taken the time to read it should be no surprise they could get know he will use it wisely. the stimulus bill? it so wrong when it comes to a health Mr. GOHMERT. Well, in this body, Now we hear much later, well, no- care plan. wise is such a relative term. I appre- body expected it to work immediately. But here’s a couple of things I want ciate my friend yielding. But wisdom Well, that’s what you said. You said it to run through as I observe the gen- seems to be in short supply. I may not was going to work immediately. In tleman from Texas has arrived to lend have it, but I know it when I see it. I’m fact, the President said, not only was it a hand with this endeavor. not seeing it being utilized in this going to go to work immediately, but What do I have that’s entertaining House, in this Congress these days—not we’ve heard just in recent days that it here? Let me just pull this one out. with the salt water harvest mouse. has done its job. Now we find out it There’s so much material in this Con- And I come bearing news. Of course, hasn’t done its job. People are still los- gress, it’s amazing that one can get my friend from Iowa knows, Mr. Speak- ing their jobs every day. So 2 million this done in a few short hours of Spe- er knows, there are 14.7 million jobless jobs have been lost since that stimulus cial Orders. Americans right now. If it weren’t for was passed, the stimulus that we were This mouse has been kind of hard to the suffering that’s going on right now not allowed a chance to read or to hold down. He stands on his head once in America, some of the things we were amend. It was not done properly. in a while. doing would just be comical. Mr. KING of Iowa. If the gentleman This is, Mr. Speaker, the saltwater But we just had a job fair. I had a will briefly yield. marsh harvest mouse. He has been de- couple in my district. On the one hand, Mr. GOHMERT. Certainly. creed to be a species that needs special when you have a function and lots of Mr. KING of Iowa. Reclaiming my help from the taxpayers of America. people come, you’re really excited peo- time, there is also a number out there We need to have a stimulus plan that’s ple turn out. This is great. But when of about 6.8 million people who no going to jump us out of the deep hole you realize each one of these represents longer qualify for unemployment who we’re in. So, of all the places that we somebody who has lost a job and are still looking for jobs. So, of that could put money to grow this economy, they’re hurting and their family is 14.7 million, we can add another 6.8 where could it do the most good? hurting, it breaks your heart. million to that. The number is well I allege, and others alleged back dur- Then, when I saw cars line up for over 20 million people who are looking ing this process of the stimulus plan, blocks, people coming to a job fair, for work in the United States of Amer- that Speaker PELOSI had set up an ear- looking for jobs, from people who do ica. The direction is going the wrong mark in there of $32 million. Well, the manual labor to airline pilots to engi- way. allegations came back, No, that’s not neers, I mean just the full spectrum I’d again yield to the gentleman. true. That can’t be. There isn’t any looking for jobs, it breaks your heart Mr. GOHMERT. I appreciate the gen- earmark there. The Speaker wouldn’t because you know they’re hurting, you tleman’s comment and for yielding do that. There’s a statement that was know they’re suffering. back, but I come bearing news.

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Those wild horses sically, it’s welfare for wild horses. jobs these will be that will be created will be devastated when this country We’re going to vote on that tomorrow. to help the horses with their little con- goes bankrupt, and we can’t help any- We’ve got people who are losing their traception issues. body, much less a wild horse. jobs every day—devastating house- In addition, we are going to provide Mr. KING of Iowa. Reclaiming my holds, devastating people—and the bill an additional 19 million acres of public time, and I’m adding to the cause here. coming to the floor tomorrow is wel- and private land for wild horses, and There are some things that need to be fare for wild horses. That’s why I say, we’re going to have $5 million within known about the wild horses before we if it weren’t for how serious this is in the bill for repairing horse damage to have the great wild horse debate here knowing that real Americans are out the land. So that will be interesting. in Congress tomorrow. One is, I feel there hurting and are having problems Then also, before any Americans can like it may not be a good idea to read with their own habitat, this would be adopt these wild horses, there are mil- these bills if it brings out this kind of comical. You’re going to spend $700 lions in this bill to allow for the home thing, but we have to talk about it, and million on welfare for wild horses. In inspections of potential homes that there is some data that we need to fairness, there’s an even late-breaking may wish to adopt these wild horses. If think about. That is, there’s been a report that says, well, actually, we’re you want a wild horse, we’re not going concerted effort to determine in a way thinking, by the time the smoke clears to trust you to have a wild horse until that we couldn’t sell any horses any and by the time all is said and done, it we do a home inspection to allow us to longer in the United States of America may only be as much as $2 million in check on you. You have to let Big that might end up on the dinner plate welfare for wild horses. This is what’s Brother come into your home to see if of somebody in Belgium or France. So in the bill. yours is a fit place for these wild what that does is, it took the price out We will conduct a wild horse census horses. of horses; and it took them from $500, every 2 years. Yes, the Constitution re- Now, the thing that really gets me $600 a head on down to them being es- quires that we have a census for people here—again, if it weren’t so serious and sentially worthless. So the people that every 10 years, but in the wisdom of if people weren’t losing their jobs as we have horses that I know say, If you this body or lack thereof, depending on speak and if there weren’t people hurt- have three horses in your pasture, your perspective, we’ve decided we ing, this would be comical. I do know you’d better lock your gate because if need a 2-year census to deal with the I’ll get some nasty letters from people: you don’t, you might have five in there wild horses. How could you seem so insensitive tomorrow morning. People are dump- This bill will also provide enhanced about the wild horses and about their ing horses, turning them loose on the contraception. Now there will be a fun needs for enhanced contraception? range. The population of horses are job. We were told by this administra- The fact is that this is going to be going up because there is not a market tion that there were going to be green voted on tomorrow. It will be debated to cull those horses out of the herd to jobs. I don’t know if that will be a on the floor. We haven’t been allowed manage them. So you end up with hun- green job or just what color it will be, gry, starved horses wandering around; but we’re going to provide enhanced to read, to amend or to deal with some of the most pressing issues in this and it takes an act of Congress to deal contraception. That’s in the bill, en- with the horses because they wouldn’t hanced contraception, and there will be country with habitats for Americans. Americans are losing their habitats allow the horse owners to manage birth control for the wild horses. them. They took the asset value out of Mr. KING of Iowa. Reclaiming my right and left in this country as they horses in a very large way. I did the time, I just can’t go on further with lose their jobs, and we’re worried about math on this. I can’t go back and this thought process until you can go the wild horses. memorize the whole formula; but I can into a little more detail on what that The thing that came to my mind for tell you the conclusion of it, which means. I am totally confused on that people, Mr. Speaker, who may be lis- would be extra horses are in this coun- legal language in the bill. tening is: when you get on an airplane, I would yield to the gentleman from one of the first things they do is walk try because they have been barred from Texas. you through the safety instructions. being sold and sent off for human use. Mr. GOHMERT. Well, ‘‘enhanced con- One of the things they tell you is, in Those numbers of horses, if you figure traception’’ means we’re going to help the event of an emergency and in the the half-life of a horse at about 10 the horses control the process by which event of a loss of cabin pressure, an ox- years, it accumulates an extra million little horses are created. I know it’s ygen mask will drop down for each pas- horses in America, a million horses late, you know, 11:35 here on the east senger. Then they tell you to put your running around here; and we’re going coast, but there could be little children own mask on first. You may have a to count them every 2 years, which watching out in California, and I’d small child, and you may want to first seems really ridiculous to me. But if rather not get more descriptive on the put it on your child, but unless you put you calculate what a horse will eat and process of how those wild horses are your own mask on first, you may not how many acres it takes to feed a created and on how this enhanced con- be able to help the child. Put your own horse—not everybody can have a horse. traception will keep them from cre- mask on first. Save yourself, and then They don’t have enough acres in order ating little wild horses. you’ll be able to save others around to do that—but it works out to be Mr. KING of Iowa. Reclaiming my you. those extra million horses eat enough time, would there be a reason why just feed to consume what can be grown on b 2340 regular contraception wouldn’t be ade- enough acres that we could, instead, quate? So I thought about that example produce a billion gallons of ethanol on I would yield. with application to what’s been going the acres that those million horses Mr. GOHMERT. As my friend from on in Congress. You know, if we do not would be chewing the grass down to the Iowa knows, we don’t do things half- save Americans, save their jobs, save nubbins on. way in this Congress. If we’re going to their habitats, then how in the world So it is going to be an interesting de- provide contraception for wild horses, will there be an American government bate tomorrow. I think I had better go it will be enhanced. That’s what we left to help the wild horses? You want back and read the bill tonight myself. want to do. to help the environment, you want to I find it an incredulous piece of lan- Mr. KING of Iowa. Being from Texas, help wild horses? Save the country guage that has been brought up. I’ve the gentleman has ‘‘enhanced every- first. Once the country is saved, then got myself vetted on—we’ve done thing’’ in Texas. Do they have en- we can get around to saving the wild horses. We’ve done the salt water hanced contraception in Texas? horses and helping them with enhanced marsh harvest mouse here, the $16.1

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:56 Jul 17, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.224 H16JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE July 16, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8299 million earmark for the Speaker to by Obama’s insurance czar. So we surance account is $18 billion in the take care of her neighbors by San wouldn’t have the same competition red. That’s a deficit that comes out of Francisco with these little earmark pet that we have today, not the same poli- the taxpayers, and that represents how projects. cies we have today. We would only much below the cost of doing business There is another project here that is have the policies that are permitted the flood insurance is. That’s what gov- a huge project, and that is this new under the bill, policies that would re- ernment does. So if we can have a via- health care plan that has emerged. I quire that they fund abortion, policies ble and relatively healthy flood insur- came prepared to talk about it a little that would require mental health, poli- ance program in the private sector that bit. This big, huge health care plan cies that would require little or no de- existed years ago and the Federal Gov- that—it was too expensive when the ductible and little or no copayment ernment comes in and competes di- first estimates came out, and so the plan because they have to be written in rectly, like it did with crop insurance Speaker was critical of the Congres- such a way that the newly created gov- too, by the way, they crowd out the sional Budget Office’s estimates, and ernment plan, this public health plan private providers, and they put in the those estimates miraculously were re- over here in the second purple circle, government program, and pretty soon duced somewhat, we think, because that the government could compete. So there’s nobody there but government. some language got changed in the bill. what we would have would be all of This $1.5 trillion or so CBO estimate these private plans here that exist b 2350 went down to just a little under $1 tril- today. When President Obama says, ‘‘If That is what will happen here. And if lion. Well, now we can afford this. You you like your current plan, don’t anybody thinks that the President’s know, I always thought too, if I want worry. You get to keep it,’’ well, you promise that if they like their insur- to buy something, if I can get it down get to keep it for a little while; but if ance plan, their health care plan, they below $1 trillion, it’s not so bad. It is it doesn’t exist any longer or if it get to keep it, they just don’t lose it like buying a loaf of bread. If it’s $900- changes because the government has the day the bill is signed. And they and-some billion, it isn’t nearly as bad said that these insurance companies won’t get to make that decision be- as $1-plus trillion. So I find out that can’t write their preferred policy in the cause the insurance company may have that CBO estimate, made by the Con- way they want, but they have to write to fold up and sack up their bats that gressional Budget Office, these profes- it the way the insurance czar says it day or a month or a year later. sionals that calculate the costs of the would be written, or if we subsidize Even those private providers that legislation, they usually either do it this insurance plan over here, the will last for a while will still have to for committee Chairs first and some- newly created public health plan, if the adjust their premiums accordingly. body else over months and months, if government subsidizes that, the pre- And when they do that, they won’t be you can get it done. But the Congres- miums will be lower than they will be able to compete with the federally sub- sional Budget Office had not read the in the private sector. The premiums sidized plan, and you will see employ- bill either. We have a score on this won’t reflect the risk, but it will push ers that will drop the private carrier massive growth of bureaucracy that out and crowd out and kill the private here and adopt the public plan here be- takes over one-sixth or one-seventh of insurance market. It’s just a fact that cause it will be cheaper. our economy, and the costs that are that’s what happens, Mr. Speaker. I We saw Walmart take a position this projected from it that come from the can give the clearest example of how past weekend that they supported an nonpartisan, highly professional Con- this will and can work. There was a employer-mandated health insurance gressional Budget Office come out of time when people bought flood insur- plan. Now, it doesn’t necessarily mean there not with them reading the bill ance in this country from a private they support this monstrosity here. and analyzing it and a putting for- provider, insurance companies created, But is President Obama going to tell mulas in place that can be tracked in part, for the purposes of that prop- Walmart thanks for the support of the back, but by being on the telephone erty and casualty insurance. So if your concept that he is promoting, but you with the Democrat committee staff to home was flooded, you could be com- can’t sign up on the public plan be- negotiate down to a number that would pensated, and you would pay the pre- cause some of your employees might be low enough that they think they mium according to the risk. The gov- want to keep the policy they have? could fund the bill and sell it. We think ernment decided to get into the flood The President can’t make that prom- that this bill is going to cost two or insurance business. Now they’re in the ise, and we ought to know it, just like three or more times higher than the es- flood insurance business. They sell he couldn’t promise that he was going timate that’s there. But the part that flood insurance. They actually require to create or save X million jobs. The hits me the hardest and the most is you to buy flood insurance in some language about ‘‘saving’’ always was this piece down here. cases before you can get a mortgage on the word that let him slip away. You Now when you look at this flow a property. The flood insurance pro- can never prove that somebody saved chart, all of these that are white are gram that exists now has a couple of 3.5 million new jobs unless you get existing bureaucracies. The colored unique things about it. First, it has down below 3.5 million existing jobs, ones are newly created by the bill that crowded out all of the private sector. then he didn’t save the 3.5 million any- are linked in with existing bureauc- As near as I can determine, there is not more. This is a big crux in this prob- racies. There is much to be said about a single company in America that’s lem. each one of these because they are selling flood insurance. I asked the Also there is a tax that goes on the huge and intimidating. But this one question today at a conference, What if payroll of 8 percent. I spoke about that here is the one I would ask, Mr. Speak- I want to start out a company and sell earlier. We need to understand what is er, that the American people focus on. flood insurance to the people that are in here and what this does. It tears These are the traditional health insur- out there in the lowlands that need asunder the private sector and replaces ance plans. They exist. And there’s that coverage? I asked the question it with a public sector. It is socialized some number I saw the other day, it rhetorically; and I got the answer, medicine. It is HillaryCare writ large. was around 1,300 different companies There is no prohibition towards start- I will be happy to yield to the gen- selling health insurance in America. ing a flood insurance company or an tleman from Texas if he is in a position That’s a lot of competition. Those that existing company from expanding their to vent himself a little further in the survive the insurance czar—I don’t services into flood insurance. The pro- next 5 minutes. know if he actually exists today, but hibition is, the Federal Government is Mr. GOHMERT. Absolutely, and I do there are 32 of them, and it doesn’t in the business. They have cornered 100 appreciate my friend for yielding. take long to create another one—these percent of the market. There isn’t any- The takeover of health care by the existing insurance companies that have body competing against them, and we government will be not just figu- 70 percent of the people pleased with know that government can’t do any- ratively, but literally, a death knell for the health care plan that they have, thing as efficiently as the private sec- so many in America, because the only these qualified health benefit plans tor can—or hardly anything. So the way socialized medicine has been able would be the plans that are approved circumstances are this: The flood in- to work ever is by putting people on

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So help me God.’’ where this goes and what will happen. address the House, following the legis- has been subscribed to in person and The way that some of this is being lative program and any special orders filed in duplicate with the Clerk of the pushed is with class envy and creating heretofore entered, was granted to: House of Representatives by the fol- this friction among Americans that (The following Members (at the re- lowing Member of the 111th Congress, used to be so much the antithesis of quest of Mr. SESTAK) to revise and ex- pursuant to the provisions of 2 U.S.C. what being an American was. But that tend their remarks and include extra- 25: has been fracturing America. We are neous material:) JUDY CHU, California, Thirty-Second. Americans. We need to get rid of being hyphenated Americans and go back to Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. f Mr. SESTAK, for 5 minutes, today. being Americans. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. Mark Levin was here on the Hill ear- ETC. lier today, and in his great book, ‘‘Lib- Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. erty and Tyranny,’’ he has a quote (The following Members (at the re- Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, execu- from Ronald Reagan. And it has so quest of Mr. POE of Texas) to revise and tive communications were taken from much application today. He said, and extend their remarks and include ex- the Speaker’s table and referred as fol- this was a quote from Reagan, ‘‘How traneous material:) lows: can limited government and fiscal re- Mr. POE of Texas, for 5 minutes, July 2674. A letter from the General Counsel, straint be equated with lack of compas- 23. Department of Defense, transmitting a legis- sion for the poor? How can a tax break Mr. JONES, for 5 minutes, July 23. lative proposal to be a part of the National Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year that puts a little more money in the Mr. MCCOTTER, for 5 minutes, July 17. 2010 entitled, ‘‘Authority to Extend Eligi- weekly paychecks of working people be bility for Enrollment in Department of De- seen as an attack on the needy? Since Mr. BOOZMAN, for 5 minutes, today. fense Elementary and Secondary Schools to when do we in America believe that our Mr. PAULSEN, for 5 minutes, today. Certain Additional Categories of Depend- society is made up of two diametrically Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, for 5 minutes, ents’’; to the Committee on Armed Services. opposed classes—one rich, one poor— July 17. 2675. A letter from the General Counsel, both in a permanent state of conflict Mr. SCALISE, for 5 minutes, today. Department of Defense, transmitting a legis- and neither able to get ahead except at (The following Member (at her re- lative proposal to be a part of the National Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year the expense of the other? Since when quest) to revise and extend her re- marks and include extraneous mate- 2010 entitled, ‘‘Air Force Academy Athletic do we in America accept this alien and Association’’; to the Committee on Armed discredited theory of social and class rial:) Services. warfare? Since when do we in America Ms. WATSON, for 5 minutes, today. 2676. A letter from the General Counsel, endorse the politics of envy and divi- f Department of Defense, transmitting a legis- sion?’’ lative proposal to be a part of the National That is what is being driven here. SENATE BILL REFERRED Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year And as my friend knows, some months A bill of the Senate of the following 2010 entitled, ‘‘Authority to Order Army Re- serve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, back I said instead of throwing money title was taken from the Speaker’s at Goldman Sachs, AIG and that kind and Air Force Reserve to Active Duty to table and, under the rule, referred as Provide Assistance in Response to a Major of thing, how about letting people keep follows: Disaster or Emergency’’; to the Committee a little of their own money in their S. 509. An act to authorize a major medical on Armed Services. own paychecks, let them have their facility project at the Department of Vet- 2677. A letter from the General Counsel, own withholding back for even a couple erans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Department of Defense, transmitting a legis- of months, and you’ll see stimulus that Washington, and for other purposes; to the lative proposal to be a part of the National was never seen. That wasn’t listened to Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year 2010 entitled, ‘‘Authority to Order Army Re- by this administration or this House f majority. And we are paying a severe serve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, price. And I yield back. ADJOURNMENT and Air Force Reserve to Active Duty to Provide Assistance in Response to a Major Mr. KING of Iowa. I thank the gen- Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I Disaster or Emergency’’; to the Committee tleman from Texas, and I thank the move that the House do now adjourn. on Armed Services. Speaker for his indulgence this evening The motion was agreed to; accord- 2678. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- and for recognizing us. I just point out ingly (at 11 o’clock and 55 minutes ment of Defense, transmitting a quarterly that we disagree with the philosophy p.m.), the House adjourned until to- report on withdrawals or diversions of equip- that is being driven by the White morrow, Friday, July 17, 2009, at 9 a.m. ment from Reserve component units for the House. We are free-market people that period of January 1, 2009 through March 31, believe in constitutional rights and the f 2009, pursuant to Public Law 109-364, section 349; to the Committee on Armed Services. spirit of the American people. We will OATH OF OFFICE MEMBERS, RESI- 2679. A letter from the Deputy Chief of emerge triumphant, however long it DENT COMMISSIONER, AND DEL- Staff, Department of the Army, transmitting takes. EGATES the Department’s annual report on recruit- I thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I yield The oath of office required by the ing incentives for fiscal year 2008, pursuant back the balance of my time. to Public Law 109-163, section 681; to the sixth article of the Constitution of the f Committee on Armed Services. United States, and as provided by sec- 2680. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- LEAVE OF ABSENCE tion 2 of the act of May 13, 1884 (23 ment of Commerce, transmitting the annual By unanimous consent, leave of ab- Stat. 22), to be administered to Mem- report on the Emergency Steel Loan Guar- sence was granted to: bers, Resident Commissioner, and Dele- antee Program for fiscal year 2008, as re- Ms. BORDALLO (at the request of Mr. gates of the House of Representatives, quired by Section 101(i) of Chapter 1 of Pub. L. 106-51; to the Committee on Financial HOYER) for today until July 22 at 2 p.m. the text of which is carried in 5 U.S.C. 3331: Services. on account of official business in dis- 2681. A letter from the Assistant Secretary trict. ‘‘I, AB, do solemnly swear (or af- for Congressional and Intergovernmental Re- Mr. PENCE (at the request of Mr. firm) that I will support and defend lations, Department of Housing and Urban BOEHNER) for today on account of the the Constitution of the United Development, transmitting the Depart- funeral of a close personal friend. States against all enemies, foreign ment’s fourth annual Homeless Assessment

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A letter from the Office of the Inspec- ting the Department’s report on the Prelimi- tion of the Cyprus question covering the pe- tor General, transmitting copy of the final nary Damage Assessment information on riod April 1, 2009 through May 31, 2009, pursu- report on the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) FEMA-1835-DR for the State of Alabama, ant to Section 620C(c) of the Foreign Assist- Network Penetration Test (Report No. 09- pursuant to Public Law 110-329, section 539; ance Act of 1961, as amended , and in accord- AOC-13); to the Committee on House Admin- jointly to the Committees on Homeland Se- ance with Section 1(a)(6) of Executive Order istration. curity, Appropriations, and Transportation 13313; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 2695. A letter from the Director, Adminis- and Infrastructure. 2683. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, trative Office of the United States Courts, f Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report on applications for de- transmitting notification that effective May layed-notice search warrants and extensions REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON 24, 2009, the 15% Danger Pay Allowance for during fiscal year 2008, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS USG personnel serving in Banja Luka and 3103a(d); to the Committee on the Judiciary. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Other, Bosnia-Herzegovina, has been elimi- 2696. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- nated based on improved conditions, pursu- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- committees were delivered to the Clerk ant to 5 U.S.C. 5928; to the Committee on mitting a petition filed on behalf of workers for printing and reference to the proper Foreign Affairs. from Standard Oil Development Company, calendar, as follows: 2684. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- Linden, New Jersey, to be added to the Spe- Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania: Committee viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of cial Exposure Cohort (SEC), pursuant to 42 on House Administration. H.R. 1196. A bill to State, transmitting Copies of international C.F.R. pt. 83; to the Committee on the Judi- authorize the Chief Administrative Officer of agreements, other than treaties, entered into ciary. the House of Representatives to carry out a by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 2697. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- series of demonstration projects to promote 112b; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. ment of Health and Human Services, trans- the use of innovative technologies in reduc- 2685. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, mitting a petition filed on behalf of workers ing energy consumption and promoting en- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, from Santa Susana Field Laboratory-Area ergy efficiency and cost savings in the House transmitting pursuant to section 36(c) of the IV, to be added to the Special Exposure Co- of Representatives (Rept. 111–210). Referred Arms Export Control Act, certification re- hort (SEC), pursuant to 42 C.F.R. pt. 83; to to the Committee of the Whole House on the garding the proposed technical assistance the Committee on the Judiciary. State of the Union. agreement to include the export of technical 2698. A letter from the Administrator, De- Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania: Committee data, defense services, and defense articles to partment of Homeland Security, transmit- on House Administration. H.R. 1604. A bill to Russia, Sweden, Hong Kong and Kazakhstan ting the Department’s report on the Prelimi- amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to (Transmittal No. DDTC 038-09); to the Com- nary Damage Assessment information on allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in mittee on Foreign Affairs. FEMA-1839-DR for the State of Tennessee, 2686. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Federal elections; with an amendment (Rept. pursuant to Public Law 110-329, section 539; Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 111–211). Referred to the Committee of the to the Committee on Transportation and In- transmitting a report pursuant to Section 3 Whole House on the State of the Union. Mr. MCGOVERN. Committee on Rules. of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, frastructure. 2699. A letter from the Administrator, De- detailing a possible unauthorized end-use of House Resolution 653. Resolution providing partment of Homeland Security, transmit- U.S. defense articles by the Government of for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1018) to ting the Department’s report on the Prelimi- Egypt; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. amend the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and 2687. A letter from the Architect of the nary Damage Assessment information on Burros Act to improve the management and Capitol, transmitting the Semiannual Re- FEMA-1837-DR for the State of Mississippi, long-term health of wild free-roaming horses port for the period October 1, 2008 through pursuant to Public Law 110-329, section 539; and burros, and for other purposes (Rept. 111– March 31, 2009 prepared by the Office of In- to the Committee on Transportation and In- 212). Referred to the House Calendar. spector General of the AOC; to the Com- frastructure. f mittee on Oversight and Government Re- 2700. A letter from the Administrator, De- form. partment of Homeland Security, transmit- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 2688. A letter from the Chief Human Cap- ting the Department’s report on the Prelimi- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public ital Officer, Corporation for National and nary Damage Assessment information on bills and resolutions of the following FEMA-1838-DR for the State of West Vir- Community Service, transmitting a report titles were introduced and severally re- pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform ginia, pursuant to Public Law 110-329, sec- Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight tion 539; to the Committee on Transpor- ferred, as follows: and Government Reform. tation and Infrastructure. By Mr. HODES: 2689. A letter from the Acting Chief Execu- 2701. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, H.R. 3230. A bill to establish within the Na- tive Officer, Corporation for National and Legislative Affairs, Department of State, tional Science Foundation the Innovation Community Service, transmitting response transmitting Memorandum of justification Inspiration school grant program, and for to the report to Congress from the Office of for the President’s waiver of the restrictions other purposes; to the Committee on Science the Inspector General of the Corporation; to on the provision of funds to the Palestinian and Technology. the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Authority, pursuant to Public Law 111-8, sec- By Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN (for herself, ment Reform. tion 7040(d); jointly to the Committees on Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey, Mr. 2690. A letter from the Director, Defense Foreign Affairs and Appropriations. PENCE, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. HOEK- Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- 2702. A letter from the Administrator, De- STRA, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. BUYER, Mr. partment of Defense, transmitting the De- partment of Homeland Security, transmit- YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. PRICE of Geor- partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- ting the Department’s report on the Prelimi- gia, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. quisition Regulation Supplement; Trade nary Damage Assessment information on BURTON of Indiana, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. Agreements — Costa Rica and Peru (DFARS FEMA-1833-DR for the State of Georgia, pur- ROHRABACHER, Mr. HENSARLING, Mrs. Case 2008-D046) (RIN: 0750-AG31) received suant to Public Law 110-329, section 539; MYRICK, Mr. WOLF, Mrs. BLACKBURN, July 8, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Homeland Se- Mr. KIRK, Mr. LINDER, Mr. LOBIONDO, to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- curity, Transportation and Infrastructure, Mr. TERRY, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. SHU- ment Reform. and Appropriations. STER, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Ms. GINNY 2691. A letter from the Chairman, Federal 2703. A letter from the Administrator, De- BROWN-WAITE of Florida, Mr. MARIO Labor Relations Authority, transmitting the partment of Homeland Security, transmit- DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. NUNES, Authority’s fiscal year 2008 annual report ting the Department’s report on the Prelimi- Mr. MCHENRY, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. prepared in accordance with Section 203 of nary Damage Assessment information on BUCHANAN, Mr. LAMBORN, and Mr. the Notification and Federal Employee Anti- FEMA-1836-DR for the State of Alabama, BROUN of Georgia): discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 pursuant to Public Law 110-329, section 539; H.R. 3231. A bill to refund United States (No FEAR Act), Public Law 107-174; to the jointly to the Committees on Homeland Se- taxpayer dollars expended on the Durban Re- Committee on Oversight and Government curity, Appropriations, and Transportation view Conference, and for other purposes; to Reform. and Infrastructure. the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 2692. A letter from the Senior Associate 2704. A letter from the Administrator, De- By Ms. KILROY (for herself, Mr. SHER- General Counsel, Office of the Director of partment of Homeland Security, transmit- MAN, Ms. SUTTON, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. National Intelligence, transmitting a report ting the Department’s report on the Prelimi- BOCCIERI, Ms. SPEIER, and Mr. GRAY- pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform nary Damage Assessment information on SON): Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight FEMA-1834-DR for the State of Arkansas, H.R. 3232. A bill to amend the Emergency and Government Reform. pursuant to Public Law 110-329, section 539; Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to require

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certain warrants held by the Secretary of ducted to other countries, and for other pur- New York, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. CLYBURN, the Treasury to be sold at public auction poses; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Ms. WATSON, Ms. WASSERMAN upon the repayment of the associated assist- and in addition to the Committees on Ways SCHULTZ, Mr. TANNER, Ms. LORETTA ance provided under the Troubled Asset Re- and Means, Financial Services, the Judici- SANCHEZ of California, Mr. MEEK of lief Program; to the Committee on Financial ary, and Oversight and Government Reform, Florida, and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN): Services. for a period to be subsequently determined H. Res. 654. A resolution honoring the Or- By Mrs. LUMMIS (for herself and Mrs. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- ganization for Security and Cooperation in KIRKPATRICK of Arizona): ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- Europe Mediterranean Partners for Coopera- H.R. 3233. A bill to amend the Congres- risdiction of the committee concerned. tion and for other purposes; to the Com- sional Budget and Impoundment Control Act By Mrs. MALONEY: mittee on Foreign Affairs. of 1974 to limit the annual cost of appropria- H.R. 3241. A bill to amend the Child Nutri- By Mr. LUJA´ N (for himself, Mr. tion earmarks and to make them more pre- tion Act of 1966 to provide vouchers for the TEAGUE, and Mr. HEINRICH): dictable, equitable, and transparent; to the purchase of educational books for infants H. Res. 655. A resolution recognizing the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the and children participating in the special sup- historical significance of the city of Santa Committee on the Budget, for a period to be plemental nutrition program for women, in- Fe; to the Committee on Oversight and Gov- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in fants, and children under that Act; to the ernment Reform. each case for consideration of such provi- Committee on Education and Labor. By Mr. WITTMAN: sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mrs. MALONEY (for herself, Mr. H. Res. 656. A resolution supporting the committee concerned. MURPHY of Connecticut, and Ms. goals and ideals of ‘‘National Inflammatory By Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of BALDWIN): Skin Disease Awareness Month’’; to the Texas: H.R. 3242. A bill to improve the health of Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 3234. A bill to establish a demonstra- women through the establishment of Offices tion project to train unemployed workers for of Women’s Health within the Department of f employment as health care professionals, Health and Human Services; to the Com- MEMORIALS and for other purposes; to the Committee on mittee on Energy and Commerce. Education and Labor, and in addition to the By Mr. SARBANES (for himself and Under clause 4 of rule XXII, Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a Mr. GALLEGLY): 116. The SPEAKER presented a memorial period to be subsequently determined by the H.R. 3243. A bill to amend section 5542 of of the Legislature of the State of Montana, Speaker, in each case for consideration of title 5, United States Code, to provide that relative to Senate Joint Resolution 15 EX- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- any hours worked by Federal firefighters PRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DECISION tion of the committee concerned. under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement BY THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILD- By Mr. SCHAUER: shall be excluded for purposes of determina- LIFE SERVICE TO DELIST THE GRAY H.R. 3235. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tions relating to overtime pay; to the Com- WOLF AND URGING THE MONTANA DE- enue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against mittee on Oversight and Government Re- PARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE, AND income tax for the use of ethanol in tetra form. PARKS TO DEFEND THE DECISION TO ethyl ortho silicate (TEOS) production; to By Mr. SCHIFF: DELIST THE GRAY WOLF AGAINST ANY H.R. 3244. A bill to amend title 18, United the Committee on Ways and Means. LEGAL CHALLENGE; to the Committee on States Code, to establish the transfer of any By Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina: Natural Resources. H.R. 3236. A bill to require the Secretary of nuclear weapon, device, material, or tech- Homeland Security to complete at least 700 nology to terrorists as a crime against hu- f miles of reinforced fencing along the South- manity; to the Committee on the Judiciary, west border by December 31, 2010, and for and in addition to the Committee on Foreign ADDITIONAL SPONSORS other purposes; to the Committee on Home- Affairs, for a period to be subsequently de- Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors land Security. termined by the Speaker, in each case for were added to public bills and resolu- By Mr. CONYERS (for himself and Mr. consideration of such provisions as fall with- tions as follows: SMITH of Texas): in the jurisdiction of the committee con- H.R. 3237. A bill to enact certain laws re- cerned. H.R. 13: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. lating to National and Commercial Space By Mr. SCOTT of Virginia (for himself, H.R. 39: Mr. OLVER and Mr. BLUMENAUER. Programs as title 51, United States Code, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Ms. WA- H.R. 48: Mr. MCCOTTER. ‘‘National and Commercial Space Pro- TERS, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. H.R. 147: Mr. KUCINICH and Mr. MURPHY of grams’’; to the Committee on the Judiciary. NADLER of New York, Ms. ZOE Connecticut. By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. LOFGREN of California, Mr. PIERLUISI, H.R. 197: Mr. BURGESS and Mr. GRIFFITH. HINOJOSA): Mr. WEINER, Mr. COHEN, Ms. H.R. 442: Mr. SULLIVAN and Mr. BLUNT. H.R. 3238. A bill to increase access to adult WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 444: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Ms. education to provide for economic growth; to Georgia, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. HIRONO, Mr. ACKERMAN, and Mr. SALAZAR. the Committee on Education and Labor, and PAYNE, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. PAUL, Mr. H.R. 564: Mr. HONDA and Ms. ESHOO. in addition to the Committee on Ways and MORAN of Virginia, Ms. NORTON, and H.R. 610: Mr. GRAYSON. Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- Mr. QUIGLEY): H.R. 682: Mr. THOMPSON of California. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- H.R. 3245. A bill to amend the Controlled H.R. 690: Mr. PASCRELL. sideration of such provisions as fall within Substances Act and the Controlled Sub- H.R. 836: Mr. PAULSEN, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. stances Import and Export Act regarding KLINE of Minnesota, and Mr. LEWIS of Cali- By Mrs. KIRKPATRICK of Arizona (for penalties for cocaine offenses, and for other fornia. herself and Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- H.R. 855: Mr. WALZ, Mr. RADANOVICH, and California): ary, and in addition to the Committee on En- Mr. GRAYSON. H.R. 3239. A bill to require the Secretary of ergy and Commerce, for a period to be subse- H.R. 1020: Mr. CLEAVER. Homeland Security, in consultation with the quently determined by the Speaker, in each H.R. 1034: Mr. LEE of New York and Mr. Secretary of State, to submit a report on the case for consideration of such provisions as JONES. effects of the Merida Initiative on the border fall within the jurisdiction of the committee H.R. 1058: Mr. GERLACH. security of the United States, and for other concerned. H.R. 1067: Mr. BONNER. purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se- By Mr. LARSON of Connecticut: H.R. 1074: Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. SULLIVAN, curity, and in addition to the Committee on H. Res. 651. A resolution electing a Member and Mr. AUSTRIA. Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subse- to a certain standing committee of the H.R. 1101: Mr. FILNER. quently determined by the Speaker, in each House of Representatives; considered and H.R. 1103: Mr. GRAYSON. case for consideration of such provisions as agreed to. H.R. 1132: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee By Mr. LARSEN of Washington (for CHANDLER, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, Mr. concerned. himself, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. DICKS, Mr. BOCCIERI, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. FLEMING, Mr. By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for him- BAIRD, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, LATTA, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, and Mr. self, Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. MOL- Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. BISHOP of Utah. LOHAN, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. REICHERT, Mr. SMITH of Washington, H.R. 1158: Ms. MATSUI. WOLF, Mr. INGLIS, Ms. LORETTA Mr. MCDERMOTT, and Mr. REHBERG): H.R. 1250: Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. KIRK, Mr. SANCHEZ of California, and Mr. H. Res. 652. A resolution recognizing the DRIEHAUS, Mr. PAUL, Mrs. MYRICK, and Mr. FORTENBERRY): 150th anniversary of the Pig War crisis; to DAVIS of Alabama. H.R. 3240. A bill to ensure compliance with the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.R. 1255: Mr. MCCAUL. the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil As- By Mr. HASTINGS of Florida (for him- H.R. 1351: Mr. LARSEN of Washington and pects of International Child Abduction by self, Mr. HOYER, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. countries with which the United States en- FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. ISSA, Mr. CARSON H.R. 1441: Mr. CLEAVER and Mr. PASTOR of joys reciprocal obligations, to establish pro- of Indiana, Mr. MCMAHON, Mr. DIN- Arizona. cedures for the prompt return of children ab- GELL, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. MEEKS of H.R. 1458: Mr. MAFFEI and Mr. SCALISE.

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H.R. 1468: Mr. CARTER, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. H.R. 2648: Mr. HILL and Mr. VISCLOSKY. H. Res. 199: Mr. TIBERI. OLSON, and Mr. CONAWAY. H.R. 2681: Mr. PIERLUISI. H. Res. 288: Mr. INSLEE, Mrs. LUMMIS, and H.R. 1479: Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 2698: Mr. BOREN and Mr. BRADY of Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. H.R. 1520: Ms. BALDWIN. Pennsylvania. H. Res. 397: Mr. HARPER. H.R. 1522: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia and H.R. 2699: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, and H. Res. 416: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H. Res. 459: Ms. BORDALLO, Ms. CORRINE H.R. 1547: Mr. BACHUS and Mr. GOODLATTE. H.R. 2733: Mr. KLEIN of Florida. BROWN of Florida, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART H.R. 1548: Mr. CAMPBELL. H.R. 2743: Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. MORAN of Vir- of Florida, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. H.R. 1618: Ms. SCHWARTZ and Mr. HEINRICH. ginia, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. CARTER, HELLER, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. JORDAN of H.R. 1621: Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mrs. MILLER Ohio, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. H.R. 1639: Mr. FILNER and Mr. BISHOP of of Michigan, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Ms. MCCARTHY of California, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. New York. DEGETTE, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. CARDOZA, Ms. MCHENRY, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. H.R. 1798: Mr. PAUL. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. WALZ, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. SESTAK, and H.R. 1826: Mr. KIND. POLIS of Colorado, and Mr. COHEN. Mr. SHIMKUS. H.R. 1829: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. ABER- H.R. 2773: Mr. PAYNE. H. Res. 487: Mr. STUPAK. CROMBIE. H.R. 2891: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts and H. Res. 512: Mr. HIGGINS. H.R. 1831: Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. Mr. WELCH. H. Res. 550: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. TIBERI, Mr. COLE, and Mr. HEINRICH. H.R. 2927: Mr. COBLE. H. Res. 557: Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. H.R. 2941: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ and Mrs. DAVIS of H.R. 1887: Mr. RAHALL and Mr. MOORE of H. Res. 574: Mr. BAIRD. California. Kansas. H. Res. 586: Mr. HONDA, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. H.R. 3003: Mr. SARBANES. H.R. 1894: Mr. GOHMERT. BORDALLO, and Mr. CONYERS. H.R. 1969: Mr. COBLE. H.R. 3017: Mr. LYNCH. H. Res. 593: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. STARK, H.R. 1977: Mr. GRAYSON. H.R. 3018: Mr. POE of Texas. and Ms. SPEIER. H.R. 2000: Mr. STARK, Mr. FILNER, Mr. H.R. 3042: Mr. FARR and Mr. GRIJALVA. H. Res. 599: Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. DELAÓ UNT, DICKS, Mr. PASTOR of Arizona, and Mr. H.R. 3074: Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. OLVER, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. SHEA-POR- LARSEN of Washington. H.R. 3076: Mr. CONYERS and Mr. ISRAEL. TER, and Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. H.R. 2024: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 3092: Mr. COHEN, Ms. MATSUI, and Mr. H. Res. 615: Mr. HUNTER, Mrs. BACHMANN, H.R. 2030: Mr. WU, Mr. OLVER, and Mr. BERRY. Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. ROONEY, DRIEHAUS. H.R. 3094: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. BROUN of Georgia, and Mr. STEARNS. H.R. 2035: Mr. CHILDERS. H.R. 3167: Mr. HOEKSTRA, Ms. FALLIN, Mr. H. Res. 619: Mr. PUTNAM and Mr. SMITH of H.R. 2058: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. PENCE, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. ISSA, Texas. H.R. 2084: Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. H. Res. 630: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois and Ms. H.R. 2124: Mr. GOODLATTE and Mr. KIND. BRADY of Texas, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mrs. WATERS. H.R. 2129: Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Penn- BACHMANN, Mr. PITTS, and Mr. GARRETT of sylvania. New Jersey. H. Res. 639: Mr. COBLE. H.R. 2137: Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. OLVER, and H.R. 3173: Ms. BEAN and Mr. MCCOTTER. f Mr. COHEN. H.R. 3200: Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 2176: Mr. ARCURI. H.R. 3202: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. EDWARDS CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- H.R. 2181: Mr. GRIJALVA. of Maryland, and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- H.R. 2213: Mrs. MALONEY. H.R. 3226: Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. BISHOP ITED TARIFF BENEFITS H.R. 2245: Mr. GALLEGLY. of Utah, Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida, H.R. 2296: Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. Mr. COBLE, and Mr. BARTLETT. Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or HODES, Mr. HIGGINS, and Mr. SULLIVAN. H.J. Res. 42: Mr. CASSIDY and Mr. HALL of statements on congressional earmarks, H.R. 2328: Mr. TONKO and Mr. BARTLETT. Texas. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H.R. 2350: Mr. HIMES and Mr. LATHAM. H.J. Res. 56: Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. benefits were submitted as follows: H.R. 2419: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. KIRK, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of The amendment to be offered by Rep- CONNOLLY of Virginia. California, and Mr. SOUDER. resentative NICK J. RAHALL II, or a designee, H.R. 2427: Mr. KUCINICH. H. Con. Res. 49: Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. HARPER, to H.R. 1018, the Restore Our American Mus- H.R. 2447: Mr. MURPHY of New York. and Mr. MOLLOHAN. tangs Act, does not contain any congres- H.R. 2452: Mr. MEEK of Florida and Mr. H. Con. Res. 51: Ms. FUDGE, Mr. sional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or lim- FLEMING. LATOURETTE, Mr. PASCRELL, and Mr. PETERS. ited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9(d), H.R. 2474: Ms. WATERS and Ms. LEE of Cali- H. Con. Res. 70: Mr. TURNER. 9(e), or 9(f) of rule XXI. fornia. H. Con. Res. 87: Mr. KIRK and Mr. PETER- H.R. 2478: Mr. CARSON of Indiana. SON. f H.R. 2492: Mrs. MALONEY. H. Con. Res. 128: Mr. THORNBERRY. H.R. 2499: Ms. DEGETTE. H. Con. Res. 163: Ms. BORDALLO, Ms. NOR- DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM H.R. 2523: Mr. SALAZAR. TON, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, Ms. CAS- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 2529: Mr. BACHUS. TOR of Florida, and Ms. EDWARDS of Mary- Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 2553: Mr. ELLSWORTH. land. were deleted from public bills and reso- H.R. 2558: Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. RYAN of H. Res. 55: Mr. LATHAM. Ohio. H. Res. 111: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. lutions as follows: H.R. 2578: Mr. ISRAEL. H. Res. 185: Mr. TURNER. H. Res. 648: Mr. KAGEN.

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