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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015 No. 21 House of Representatives The House met at 1 p.m. and was May all that is done this day be for APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO called to order by the Speaker pro tem- Your greater honor and glory. SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE pore (Mr. HARRIS). Amen. EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN f f BENGHAZI DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER The SPEAKER pro tempore. The PRO TEMPORE THE JOURNAL Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The pointment, pursuant to section 4(a) of fore the House the following commu- Chair has examined the Journal of the House Resolution 5, 114th Congress, and nication from the Speaker: last day’s proceedings and announces the order of the House of January 6, to the House his approval thereof. 2015, of the following Members to the WASHINGTON, DC, Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- February 9, 2015. Select Committee on the Events Sur- I hereby appoint the Honorable ANDY HAR- nal stands approved. rounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in RIS to act as Speaker pro tempore on this Benghazi: day. f Mr. CUMMINGS, Maryland JOHN A. BOEHNER, Mr. SMITH, Washington Speaker of the House of Representatives. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. SCHIFF, California ´ f The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ, California Chair will lead the House in the Pledge Ms. DUCKWORTH, Illinois PRAYER of Allegiance. f The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick The SPEAKER pro tempore led the J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: Pledge of Allegiance as follows: ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Gracious God, we give You thanks for I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the PRO TEMPORE giving us another day. United States of America, and to the Repub- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under In this Chamber, where the people’s lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair an- House gathers, we pause to offer You nounces to the House that, in light of gratitude for the gift of this good land f the passing of the gentleman from the on which we live, for this great Nation State of Mississippi, Mr. NUNNELEE, the which You have inspired in developing COMMUNICATION FROM THE whole number of the House is 433. over so many years. Continue to in- CLERK OF THE HOUSE spire the American people that through f the difficulties of these days we might The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- fore the House the following commu- PUBLICATION OF COMMITTEE keep liberty and justice alive in our RULES Nation and in the world. nication from the Clerk of the House of Give to us and all people a vivid Representatives: RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSE sense of Your presence, that we may OFFICE OF THE CLERK, ADMINISTRATION FOR THE 114TH CONGRESS learn to understand each other, to re- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, spect each other, to work with each Washington, DC, February 3, 2015. COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION, Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, Washington, DC, February 6, 2015. other, to live with each other, and to The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representa- Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, do good to each other. So shall we tives, Washington, DC. Speaker of the House, make our Nation great in goodness, DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- Washington, DC. and good in its greatness. mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of DEAR SPEAKER BOEHNER: Pursuant to On this day we also ask Your blessing the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- clause 2(a)(2) of House Rule XI, I hereby sub- of peace and consolation upon the fam- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- mit the Rules of the Committee on House ily of Representative ALAN NUNNELEE sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Administration for publication in the Con- of the First District of Mississippi, who February 3, 2015 at 11:07 a.m.: gressional Record. The Rules were adopted Appointment: by the Committee in its organizational is being laid to rest this day. Bless as National Council on Disability. meeting. well the Members of this House, his With best wishes, I am Sincerely, staff, and all who mourn him. May he Sincerely, CANDICE S. MILLER, rest in peace. KAREN L. HAAS. Chairman.

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RULE NO. 1 ness, including the markup of legislation of (e) To the maximum extent feasible, the GENERAL PROVISIONS the Committee shall be open to the public Committee shall make its publications avail- (a) The Rules of the House are the rules of except when the Committee in open session able in electronic form. the Committee so far as applicable, except and with a quorum present determines by RULE NO. 5 record vote that all or part of the remainder that a motion to recess from day to day is a PROXIES of the meeting on that day shall be closed to privileged motion in the Committee. No vote by any member in the Committee (b) The Committee is authorized at any the public because disclosure of matters to may be cast by proxy. time to conduct such investigations and be considered would endanger national secu- studies as it may consider necessary or ap- rity, would compromise sensitive law en- RULE NO. 6 propriate in the exercise of its responsibil- forcement information, or would tend to de- POWER TO SIT AND ACT; SUBPOENA POWER fame, degrade or incriminate any person, or ities under House Rule X and, subject to the (a) For the purpose of carrying out any of otherwise would violate any law or rule of adoption of expense resolutions as required its functions and duties under House Rules X the House. Provided, however, that no person by House Rule X, clause 6, to incur expenses and XI, the Committee is authorized (subject other than members of the Committee, and (including travel expenses) in connection to subparagraph (b)(1) of this paragraph)— such congressional staff and such other per- therewith. (1) to sit and act at such times and places (c) The Committee is authorized to have sons as the Committee may authorize, shall within the United States, whether the House printed and bound testimony and other data be present in any business or markup session is in session, has recessed, or has adjourned, presented at hearings held by the Com- which has been closed to the public. To the and to hold such hearings; and mittee, and to make such information avail- maximum extent practicable, the Chair shall (2) to require, by subpoena or otherwise, able to the public. All costs of stenographic cause to be provided audio and video cov- the attendance and testimony of such wit- services and transcripts in connection with erage of each hearing or meeting that allows nesses and the production of such books, any meeting or hearing of the Committee the public to easily listen to and view the records, correspondence, memorandums, pa- shall be paid from the appropriate House ac- proceedings and maintain the recordings of pers, documents and other materials as it count. such coverage in a manner that is easily ac- (d) The Committee shall submit to the cessible to the public. deems necessary, including materials in elec- tronic form. The Chair, or any member des- House, not later than January 2 of each odd- RULE NO. 4 numbered year, a report on the activities of ignated by the Chair, may administer oaths RECORDS AND ROLLCALLS the committee under House Rules X and XI. to any witness. (e) The Committee’s rules shall be made (a)(1) A record vote shall be held if re- (b)(1) A subpoena may be authorized and publicly available in electronic form and quested by any member of the Committee. issued by the Committee in the conduct of published in the Congressional Record not (2) The result of each record vote in any any investigation or series of investigations later than 30 days after the Committee is meeting of the Committee shall be made or activities, only when authorized by a ma- elected in each odd-numbered year. available for inspection by the public at rea- jority of the members voting, a majority sonable times at the Committee offices, in- RULE NO. 2 being present. The power to authorize and cluding a description of the amendment, mo- REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS issue subpoenas under subparagraph (a)(2) tion, order or other proposition; the name of may be delegated to the Chair pursuant to (a) The regular meeting date of the Com- each member voting for and against; and the such rules and under such limitations as the mittee on House Administration shall be the members present but not voting. second Wednesday of every month when the Committee may prescribe. Authorized sub- (3) The Chairman shall make the record of poenas shall be signed by the Chair or by any House is in session in accordance with Clause the votes on any question on which a record 2(b) of House Rule XI. If the House is not in member designated by the Committee, and vote is demanded available on the Commit- may be served by any person designated by session on the second Wednesday of a month, tee’s website not later than 48 hours after the regular meeting date shall be the third the Chair or such member. such vote is taken (excluding Saturdays, (2) Compliance with any subpoena issued Wednesday of that month. Additional meet- Sundays, and legal holidays). Such record by the Committee may be enforced only as ings may be called by the Chair of the Com- shall include a description of the amend- authorized or directed by the House. mittee as she or he may deem necessary or ment, motion, order, or other proposition, at the request of a majority of the members the name of each member voting for and RULE NO. 7 of the Committee in accordance with Clause each member voting against such amend- QUORUMS 2(c) of House Rule XI. The determination of ment, motion, order, or proposition, and the No measure or recommendation shall be the business to be considered at each meet- names of those members of the Committee reported to the House unless a majority of ing shall be made by the Chair subject to present but not voting. the Committee is actually present. For the Clause 2(c) of House Rule XI. A regularly (4) The Chairman shall make available on purposes of taking any action other than re- scheduled meeting may be dispensed with if, the Committee’s website not later than 24 porting any measure, issuance of a subpoena, in the judgment of the Chair, there is no hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and closing meetings, promulgating Committee need for the meeting. legal holidays) after the adoption of any orders, or changing the rules of the Com- (b) If the Chair is not present at any meet- amendment to a measure or matter the text mittee, one-third of the members of the ing of the Committee, the ranking member of such amendment. (b)(1) Subject to sub- of the majority party who is present shall Committee shall constitute a quorum. For paragraph (2), the Chairman may postpone purposes of taking testimony and receiving preside at the meeting. further proceedings when a record vote is or- (c) The Chair, in the case of meetings to be evidence, two members shall constitute a dered on the question of approving any meas- conducted by the Committee shall make quorum. ure or matter or adopting an amendment. public announcement of the date, place, and RULE NO. 8 The Chair may resume proceedings on a subject matter of any meeting to be con- postponed request at any time. AMENDMENTS ducted on any measure or matter. Such (2) In exercising postponement authority Any amendment offered to any pending meeting shall not commence earlier than the under subparagraph (1), the Chairman shall legislation before the Committee must be third day on which members have notice take all reasonable steps necessary to notify made available in written form when re- thereof. If the Chair, with the concurrence of members on the resumption of proceedings quested by any member of the Committee. If the ranking minority member, determines on any postponed record vote. such amendment is not available in written that there is good cause to begin the meeting (3) When proceedings resume on a post- form when requested, the Chair will allow an sooner, or if the Committee so determines by poned question, notwithstanding any inter- appropriate period of time for the provision majority vote, a quorum being present, the vening order for the previous question, an thereof. Chair shall make the announcement at the underlying proposition shall remain subject RULE NO. 9 earliest possible date. The announcement to further debate or amendment to the same shall promptly be made publicly available in extent as when the question was postponed. HEARING PROCEDURES electronic form and published in the Daily (c) All Committee hearings, records, data, (a) The Chair, in the case of hearings to be Digest. charts, and files shall be kept separate and conducted by the Committee shall make (d) The Chair, in the case of meetings to be distinct from the congressional office public announcement of the date, place, and conducted by the Committee shall make records of the member serving as Chair; and subject matter of any hearing to be con- available on the Committee’s web site the such records shall be the property of the ducted on any measure or matter at least text of any legislation to be marked up at a House and all members of the House shall one (1) week before the commencement of meeting at least 24 hours before such meet- have access thereto. that hearing. If the Chair, with the concur- ing (or at the time of an announcement made (d) House records of the Committee which rence of the ranking minority member, de- within 24 hours of such meeting). This re- are at the National Archives shall be made termines that there is good cause to begin quirement shall also apply to any resolution available pursuant to House Rule VII. The the hearing sooner, or if the Committee so or regulation to be considered at a meeting. Chairman shall notify the ranking minority determines by majority vote, a quorum being RULE NO. 3 member of any decision to withhold a record present, the Chair shall make the announce- OPEN MEETINGS pursuant to the rule, and shall present the ment at the earliest possible date. The clerk As required by Clause 2(g), of House Rule matter to the Committee upon written re- of the Committee shall promptly notify the XI, each meeting for the transaction of busi- quest of any Committee member. Daily Digest Clerk of the Congressional

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Record as soon as possible after such public RULE NO. 10 mittee shall make every reasonable effort to announcement is made. PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING MEASURES OR have such hearings published and available (b) Unless excused by the Chair, each wit- MATTERS to the members of the House prior to the ness who is to appear before the Committee (a)(1) It shall be the duty of the Chair to consideration of such measure or matter in shall file with the clerk of the Committee, at report or cause to be reported promptly to the House. least 48 hours in advance of his or her ap- (g) The Chair may designate any majority the House any measure approved by the pearance, a written statement of his or her member of the Committee to act as ‘‘floor Committee and to take or cause to be taken proposed testimony and shall limit his or her manager’’ of a bill or resolution during its necessary steps to bring the matter to a oral presentation to a summary of his or her consideration in the House. vote. statement. (2) In any event, the report of the Com- RULE NO. 11 (c) When any hearing is conducted by the mittee on a measure which has been ap- COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT Committee upon any measure or matter, the proved by the Committee shall be filed with- The Committee shall conduct oversight of minority party members on the Committee in 7 calendar days (exclusive of days on matters within the jurisdiction of the Com- shall be entitled, upon request to the Chair which the House is not in session) after the mittee in accordance with House Rule X, by a majority of those minority members be- day on which there has been filed with the clause 2 and clause 4. Not later than Feb- fore the completion of such hearing, to call clerk of the Committee a written request, ruary 15 of the first session of a Congress, witnesses selected by the minority to testify signed by a majority of the members of the the Committee shall, in a meeting that is with respect to that measure or matter dur- Committee, for the reporting of that meas- open to the public and with a quorum ing at least one day of hearings thereon. ure. Upon the filing of any such request, the present, adopt its oversight plan for that (d) Reserved. (e) Committee members may question wit- clerk of the Committee shall transmit imme- Congress in accordance with House Rule X, nesses only when they have been recognized diately to the Chair notice of the filing of clause 2(d). by the Chair for that purpose, and only for a that request. RULE NO. 12 (b)(1) No measure or recommendation shall 5–minute period until all members present REVIEW OF CONTINUING PROGRAMS; BUDGET ACT be reported to the House unless a majority of have had an opportunity to question a wit- PROVISIONS ness. The 5–minute period for questioning a the Committee is actually present. (2) With respect to each record vote on a (a) The Committee shall, in its consider- witness by any one member can be extended ation of all bills and joint resolutions of a motion to report any measure or matter of a as provided by House Rules. The questioning public character within its jurisdiction, en- public character, and on any amendment of- of a witness in Committee hearings shall be sure that appropriation for continuing pro- fered to the measure or matter, the total initiated by the Chair, followed by the rank- grams and activities of the Federal Govern- number of votes cast for and against, and the ing minority member and all other members ment will be made annually to the maximum names of those members voting for and alternating between the majority and minor- extent feasible and consistent with the na- against, shall be included in the Committee ity. In recognizing members to question wit- ture, requirement, and objectives of the pro- report on the measure or matter. grams and activities involved. For the pur- nesses in this fashion, the Chair shall take (c) The report of the Committee on a meas- poses of this paragraph a Government agen- into consideration the ratio of the majority ure or matter which has been approved by cy includes the organizational units of gov- to minority members present and shall es- the Committee shall include the matters re- ernment listed in Clause 4(e) of Rule X of tablish the order of recognition for ques- quired by Clause 3(c) of Rule XIII of the tioning in such a manner as not to disadvan- House Rules. Rules of the House. (b) The Committee shall review, from time tage the members of the majority. The Chair (d) If, at the time any measure or matter to time, each continuing program within its may accomplish this by recognizing two ma- is ordered reported by the Committee, any jurisdiction for which appropriations are not jority members for each minority member member of the Committee gives notice of in- made annually in order to ascertain whether recognized. tention to file supplemental, minority, addi- such program could be modified so that ap- (f) The following additional rules shall tional, or dissenting views, that member apply to hearings of the Committee as appli- propriations therefore would be made annu- shall be entitled to not less than two addi- ally. cable: tional calendar days after the day of such (1) The Chair at a hearing shall announce (c) The Committee shall, on or before Feb- notice, commencing on the day on which the in an opening statement the subject of the ruary 25 of each year, submit to the Com- measure or matter(s) was approved, exclud- investigation. mittee on the Budget (1) its views and esti- (2) A copy of the Committee rules and this ing Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, mates with respect to all matters to be set clause shall be made available to each wit- in which to file such views, in writing and forth in the concurrent resolution on the ness as provided by clause 2(k)(2) of Rule XI. signed by that member, with the clerk of the budget for the ensuing fiscal year which are (3) Witnesses at hearings may be accom- Committee. All such views so filed by one or within its jurisdiction or functions, and (2) panied by their own counsel for the purpose more members of the Committee shall be in- an estimate of the total amounts of new of advising them concerning their constitu- cluded within, and shall be a part of, the re- budget authority, and budget outlays result- tional rights. port filed by the Committee with respect to ing there from, to be provided or authorized (4) The Chair may punish breaches of order that measure or matter. The report of the in all bills and resolutions within its juris- and decorum, and of professional ethics on Committee upon that measure or matter diction which it intends to be effective dur- the part of counsel, by censure and exclusion shall be printed in a single volume which— ing that fiscal year. from the hearings; and the Committee may (1) shall include all supplemental, minor- (d) As soon as practicable after a concur- cite the offender to the House for contempt. ity, additional or dissenting views, in the rent resolution on the budget for any fiscal (5) If the Committee determines that evi- form submitted, by the time of the filing of year is agreed to, the Committee (after con- dence or testimony at a hearing may tend to the report, and sulting with the appropriate committee or defame, degrade, or incriminate any person, (2) shall bear upon its cover a recital that committees of the Senate) shall subdivide it shall— any such supplemental, minority, additional, any allocation made to it in the joint explan- (A) afford such person an opportunity vol- or dissenting views (and any material sub- atory statement accompanying the con- untarily to appear as a witness; mitted under subparagraph (c)) are included ference report on such resolution, and (B) receive such evidence or testimony in as part of the report. This subparagraph does promptly report such subdivisions to the executive session; and not preclude— House, in the manner provided by section 302 (C) receive and dispose of requests from (A) the immediate filing or printing of a of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. such person to subpoena additional wit- Committee report unless timely request for (e) Whenever the Committee is directed in nesses. the opportunity to file supplemental, minor- a concurrent resolution on the budget to de- (6) Except as provided in subparagraph ity, additional, or dissenting views has been termine and recommend changes in laws, (f)(5), the Chair shall receive and the Com- made as provided by paragraph (c); or bills, or resolutions under the reconciliation mittee shall dispose of requests to subpoena (B) the filing of any supplemental report process it shall promptly make such deter- additional witnesses. upon any measure or matter which may be mination and recommendations, and report a (7) No evidence or testimony taken in exec- required for the correction of any technical reconciliation bill or resolution (or both) to utive session may be released or used in pub- error in a previous report made by the Com- the House or submit such recommendations lic sessions without the consent of the Com- mittee upon that measure or matter. to the Committee on the Budget, in accord- mittee. (3) shall, when appropriate, contain the ance with the Congressional Budget Act of (8) In the discretion of the Committee, wit- documents required by Clause 3(e) of Rule 1974. nesses may submit brief and pertinent sworn XIII of the Rules of the House. statements in writing for inclusion in the (e) The Chair, following consultation with RULE NO. 13 record. The Committee is the sole judge of the ranking minority member, is directed to BROADCASTING OF COMMITTEE HEARINGS AND the pertinence of testimony and evidence ad- offer a motion under clause 1 of Rule XXII of MEETINGS duced at its hearing. the Rules of the House, relating to going to Whenever any hearing or meeting con- (9) A witness may obtain a transcript copy conference with the Senate, whenever the ducted by the Committee is open to the pub- of his testimony given at a public session or, Chair considers it appropriate. lic, those proceedings shall be open to cov- if given at an executive session, when au- (f) If hearings have been held on any such erage by television, radio, and still photog- thorized by the Committee. measure or matter so reported, the Com- raphy, as provided in Clause 4 of House Rule

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Oper- (2) At the conclusion of any hearing, inves- The ranking minority member shall be re- ation and use of any Committee Internet tigation, study, meeting or conference for sponsible for providing the same information broadcast system shall be fair and non- which travel outside the United States has on witnesses whom the minority may re- partisan and in accordance with Clause 4(b) been authorized pursuant to this rule, mem- quest. of rule XI and all other applicable rules of bers and staff attending meetings or con- RULE 3—QUORUMS the Committee and the House. ferences shall submit a written report to the (a) A majority of the members of the com- RULE NO. 14 Chair covering the activities and other perti- mittee shall form a quorum, except that two nent observations or information gained as a COMMITTEE STAFF members shall constitute a quorum for tak- result of such travel. ing testimony and receiving evidence, and The staff of the Committee on House Ad- (c) Members and staff of the Committee one third of the members shall form a ministration shall be appointed as follows: performing authorized travel on official busi- quorum for taking any action other than for (a) The staff shall be appointed by the ness shall be governed by applicable laws, which the presence of a majority of the com- Chair except as provided in paragraph (b), resolutions, or regulations of the House and mittee is otherwise required. If the chairman and may be removed by the Chair, and shall of the Committee on House Administration is not present at any meeting of the com- work under the general supervision and di- pertaining to such travel. mittee or subcommittee, the ranking mem- rection of the Chair; RULE NO. 16 ber of the majority party on the committee (b) All staff provided to the minority party Reserved. who is present shall preside at that meeting. members of the Committee shall be ap- (b) The chairman of the full committee pointed by the ranking minority member, RULE NO. 17 may, at the request of a subcommittee chair, and may be removed by the ranking minor- Reserved. make a temporary assignment of any mem- ity member of the Committee, and shall RULE NO. 18 ber of the full committee to such sub- work under the general supervision and di- committee for the purpose of constituting a OTHER PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS rection of such member; quorum at and participating in any public (c) The appointment of all professional The Chair may establish such other proce- hearing by such subcommittee to be held staff shall be subject to the approval of the dures and take such actions as may be nec- outside of Washington, DC. Members ap- Committee as provided by, and subject to the essary to carry out the foregoing rules or to pointed to such temporary positions shall provisions of, clause 9 of Rule X of the Rules facilitate the effective operation of the com- not be voting members. The chairman shall of the House; mittee. give reasonable notice of such temporary as- (d) The Chair shall fix the compensation of RULE NO. 19 signment to the ranking minority members all staff of the Committee, after consulta- of the committee. tion with the ranking minority member re- DESIGNATION OF CLERK OF THE COMMITTEE RULE 4—COMMITTEE REPORTS garding any minority party staff, within the For the purposes of these rules and the budget approved for such purposes for the Rules of the House of Representatives, the (a) Bills and resolutions approved by the Committee. staff director of the Committee shall act as full committee shall be reported by the the clerk of the Committee. chairman pursuant to House Rule XIII, RULE NO. 15 clauses 2–4. TRAVEL OF MEMBERS AND STAFF f (b) A proposed investigative or oversight (a) Consistent with the primary expense PUBLICATION OF COMMITTEE report shall not be considered in the com- resolution and such additional expense reso- RULES mittee unless the proposed report has been lutions as may have been approved, the pro- available to the members of the committee visions of this rule shall govern travel of RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND for at least three calendar days (excluding Committee members and staff. Travel for GOVERNMENT REFORM FOR THE 114TH CONGRESS Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, un- any member or any staff member shall be HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COM- less the House is in session on such days) be- paid only upon the prior authorization of the MITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOV- fore consideration of such proposed report in Chair or her or his designee. Travel may be ERNMENT REFORM, the committee. If hearings have been held on authorized by the Chair for any member and Washington, DC, February 5, 2015. the matter reported upon, every reasonable any staff member in connection with the at- Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, effort shall be made to have such hearings tendance at hearings conducted by the Com- Speaker of the House of Representatives, Wash- printed and available to the members of the mittee and meetings, conferences, and inves- ington, DC. committee before the consideration of the tigations which involve activities or subject DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to clause proposed report in the committee. matter under the general jurisdiction of the 2(a)(2) of House Rule XI, the Committee on (c) Every investigative or oversight report Committee. Before such authorization is Oversight and Government Reform adopted shall be approved by a majority vote of the given there shall be submitted to the Chair its rules for the 114th Congress on January committee at a meeting at which a quorum in writing the following: 27, 2015, and I submit them now for publica- is present. If at the time of approval of such (1) The purpose of the travel; tion in the Congressional Record. a report a member of the committee gives (2) The dates during which the travel will Sincerely, notice of intent to file supplemental, minor- occur; JASON CHAFFETZ, ity, additional, or dissenting views that (3) The locations to be visited and the Chairman. member shall be entitled to file such views length of time to be spent in each; and following House Rule XI, clause 2(1) and Rule (4) The names of members and staff seek- RULE 1—APPLICATION OF RULES XIII, clause 3(a)(1). (d) Only those investigative or oversight ing authorization. Except where the terms ‘‘full committee’’ (b)(1) In the case of travel outside the reports approved by a majority vote of the and ‘‘subcommittee’’ are specifically referred committee may be ordered printed, unless United States of members and staff of the to, the following rules shall apply to the Committee for the purpose of conducting otherwise required by the Rules of the House Committee on Oversight and Government of Representatives. hearings, investigations, studies, or attend- Reform and its subcommittees as well as to RULE 5—RECORD VOTES ing meetings and conferences involving ac- the respective chairs and ranking minority tivities or subject matter under the legisla- members. (a) A record vote of the members may be tive assignment of the committee, prior au- had upon the request of any member upon thorization must be obtained from the Chair. RULE 2—MEETINGS approval of a one-fifth vote of the members Before such authorization is given, there The regular meetings of the full committee present. shall be submitted to the Chair, in writing, a shall be held on the second Thursday of each (b) Pursuant to House Rule XI, clause 2 request for such authorization. Each request, month at 10 a.m., when the House is in ses- (h)(4), the chairman is authorized to post- which shall be filed in a manner that allows sion. The chairman is authorized to dispense pone further proceedings when a record vote for a reasonable period of time for review be- with a regular meeting or to change the date is ordered on the question of approving a fore such travel is scheduled to begin, shall thereof, and to call and convene additional measure or matter or on adopting an amend- include the following: meetings, when circumstances warrant. A ment and to resume proceedings on a post- (A) the purpose of the travel; special meeting of the committee may be re- poned question at any time after reasonable (B) the dates during which the travel will quested by members of the committee pursu- notice. When proceedings resume on a post- occur; ant to the provisions of House Rule XI, poned question, notwithstanding any inter- (C) the names of the countries to be visited clause 2(c)(2). Subcommittees shall meet at vening order for the previous question, an and the length of time to be spent in each; the call of the subcommittee chairs. Every underlying proposition shall remain subject (D) an agenda of anticipated activities for member of the committee, unless prevented to further debate or amendment to the same each country for which travel is authorized by unusual circumstances, shall be provided extent as when the question was postponed. together with a description of the purpose to with a memorandum at least three calendar After consultation with the ranking minor- be served and the areas of committee juris- days before each meeting or hearing explain- ity member, the chairman shall take reason- diction involved; and ing: (1) the purpose of the meeting or hear- able steps to notify members on the resump- (E) the names of members and staff for ing; and (2) the names, titles, background tion of proceedings on any postponed record whom authorization is sought. and reasons for appearance of any witnesses. vote.

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RULE 6—SUBCOMMITTEES; REFERRALS (b) No subcommittee may meet or hold a contract (or subcontract thereof), as well as (a) There shall be six standing subcommit- hearing at the same time as a meeting or the amount and source of payments or con- tees with appropriate party ratios. The hearing of the full committee. tracts originating from foreign governments, chairman shall assign members to the sub- (c) The chair of each subcommittee shall insofar as they relate to the subject matter committees. Minority party assignments set hearing and meeting dates only with the of the hearing, received during the current shall be made only with the concurrence of approval of the full committee chairman fiscal year or either of the two previous fis- the ranking minority member. The sub- with a view toward assuring the availability cal years, by the witness or by an entity rep- committees shall have the following fixed ju- of meeting rooms and avoiding simultaneous resented by the witness. risdictions: scheduling of committee meetings or hear- (g) The chairman or any member des- (1) The Subcommittee on Government Op- ings. ignated by the chairman may administer erations—Legislative and oversight jurisdic- (d) Each subcommittee chair shall notify oaths to any witness before the committee. tion over government management and ac- the chairman of any hearing plans at least All witnesses appearing in hearings may be counting measures; the economy, efficiency, two weeks before the date of commencement administered the following oath by the and management of government operations of the hearings, including the date, place, chairman or his designee prior to receiving and activities; procurement; federal prop- subject matter, and the names of witnesses, the testimony: ‘‘Do you solemnly swear or erty; public information, including the Free- willing and unwilling, who would be called to affirm that the testimony that you are about dom of Information Act and Federal Advi- testify, including, to the extent the chair is to give is the truth, the whole truth, and sory Committee Act; federal records (includ- advised thereof, witnesses whom the minor- nothing but the truth, so help you God?’’. ing the National Archives and Records Ad- ity members may request. (h) To the maximum extent practicable, amendments to a measure or matter shall be ministration and the Presidential Records RULE 8—STAFF Act); federal civil service; the U.S. Postal submitted in writing or electronically to the (a) Except as otherwise provided by House designee of both the chairman and ranking Service; the Census Bureau; and the District Rule X, clauses 6, 7 and 9, the chairman of of Columbia. The Subcommittee also has leg- minority member at least 24 hours prior to the full committee shall have the authority islative jurisdiction over drug policy and the the consideration of the measure or matter. to hire and discharge employees of the pro- Office of Information and Regulatory Af- The chairman may use his discretion to give fessional and clerical staff of the committee. priority to amendments submitted in ad- fairs. (b) Except as otherwise provided by House (2) The Subcommittee on National Secu- vance. Rule X, clauses 6, 7 and 9, the staff of the rity—Oversight jurisdiction over national se- RULE 10—COMMITTEE RECORDS, OPEN MEETINGS, committee shall be subject to the direction curity, homeland security, foreign oper- TRANSPARENCY of the chairman of the full committee and ations, immigration, defense, and criminal (a) The committee staff shall maintain in justice. shall perform such duties as he or she may assign. the committee offices a complete record of (3) The Subcommittee on Healthcare, Ben- committee actions from the current Con- efits, and Administrative Rules—Oversight RULE 9—HEARINGS gress including a record of the roll call votes jurisdiction over health care policy, adminis- (a) A committee member may question taken at committee business meetings. The tration, and programs; regulatory affairs; witnesses only when recognized by the chair- original records, or true copies thereof, as government-wide rules and regulations; So- man for that purpose. In accordance with appropriate, shall be available for public in- cial Security; and the administration and House Rule XI, clause 2(j)(2), the five-minute spection whenever the committee offices are solvency of benefit and entitlement pro- rule shall apply during the questioning of open for public business. The staff shall as- grams. witnesses in a hearing. The chairman shall, sure that such original records are preserved (4) The Subcommittee on the Interior— so far as practicable, recognize alternately with no unauthorized alteration, additions, Oversight jurisdiction over food and drug based on seniority of those majority and mi- or defacement. safety, energy policy, public lands, the Envi- nority members present at the time the (b) A stenographic record of all testimony ronmental Protection Agency, and the De- hearing was called to order and others based shall be kept of public hearings and shall be partment of the Interior. on their arrival at the hearing. After that, made available on such conditions as the (5) The Subcommittee on Information additional time may be extended at the di- chairman may prescribe. Technology—Oversight jurisdiction over in- rection of the chairman. (c) Meetings for the transaction of business formation security management, cybersecu- (b) The chairman, or the committee by mo- and hearings of the committee shall be open rity, information technology policy and pro- tion, may permit a specified number of ma- to the public or closed in accordance with curement, emerging technologies, intellec- jority and minority members to question a the Rules of the House of Representatives. tual property, telecommunications, and pri- witness for a specified, total period that is (d) The chairman of the full committee vacy. equal for each side and not longer than thir- shall maintain an official website on behalf (6) The Subcommittee on Transportation ty minutes for each side. of the committee for the purpose of fur- and Public Assets—Oversight jurisdiction (c) The chairman, or the committee by mo- thering the committee’s legislative and over- over federal real property, the General Serv- tion, may permit committee staff of the ma- sight responsibilities, including commu- ices Administration, the Department of jority and minority to question a witness for nicating information about the committee’s Housing and Urban Development, the Fed- a specified, total period that is equal for activities to committee members and other eral Emergency Management Agency, the each side and not longer than thirty minutes members of the House. To the greatest ex- Transportation Security Administration, for each side. tent practicable, the chairman shall ensure and the Department of Transportation. (d) Nothing in paragraph (b) or (c) affects that committee records are made available (b) Bills, resolutions, and other matters the rights of a member (other than a member on the committee’s official website in appro- shall be expeditiously referred by the chair- designated under paragraph (b)) to question priate formats. man to subcommittees for consideration or a witness for 5 minutes in accordance with (e) The ranking minority member of the investigation in accordance with their fixed paragraph (a). In any extended questioning full committee is authorized to maintain a jurisdictions. Where the subject matter of permitted under paragraph (b) or (c), the similar official website on behalf of the com- the referral involves the jurisdiction of more chairman shall determine how to allocate mittee minority for the same purpose, in- than one subcommittee or does not fall with- the time permitted for extended questioning cluding communicating information about in any previously assigned jurisdiction, the by majority members or majority committee the activities of the minority to committee chairman shall refer the matter as he may staff, and the ranking minority member members and other members of the House. deem advisable. Bills, resolutions, and other shall determine how to allocate the time RULE 11—AUDIO AND VISUAL COVERAGE OF matters referred to subcommittees may be permitted for extended questioning by mi- COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS re-referred or discharged by the chairman nority members or minority committee (a) An open meeting or hearing of the com- when, in his judgment, the subcommittee is staff. mittee may be covered, in whole or in part, not able to complete its work or cannot (e) Hearings shall be conducted according by television broadcast, radio broadcast, reach agreement therein. to the procedures in House Rule XI, clause internet broadcast, and still photography, (c) The chairman and the ranking minority 2(k). All questions put to witnesses before unless closed subject to the provisions of member of the full committee shall be ex the committee shall be relevant to the sub- House Rules. Any such coverage shall con- officio members of all subcommittees. They ject matter before the Committee for consid- form to the provisions of House Rule XI, are authorized to vote on subcommittee mat- eration, and the chairman shall rule on the clause 4. ters; but, unless they are regular members of relevance of any questions put to the wit- (b) Use of the Committee Broadcast Sys- the subcommittee, they shall not be counted nesses. tem shall be fair and nonpartisan, and in ac- in determining a subcommittee quorum (f) Witnesses appearing before the com- cordance with House Rule XI, clause 4(b), other than a quorum for taking testimony. mittee shall so far as practicable, submit and all other applicable rules of the House of RULE 7—SUBCOMMITTEE SCHEDULING written statements at least 24 hours before Representatives and the Committee on Over- (a) Each subcommittee is authorized to their appearance. Witnesses appearing in a sight and Government Reform. Members of meet, hold hearings, receive testimony, non-governmental capacity shall include a the committee shall have prompt access to a mark up legislation, and report to the full curriculum vitae and a disclosure of the copy of coverage by the Committee Broad- committee on any measure or matter re- amount and source (by agency and program) cast System, to the extent that such cov- ferred to it. of each federal grant (or subgrant thereof) or erage is maintained.

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A panel or task force so appointed (i) Committee staff shall ensure that the mittee Broadcast System is not available, may, upon the expiration of six months, be testimony is either transcribed or electroni- the chairman may, with the concurrence of reappointed by the chairman. cally recorded or both. If a witness’s testi- the ranking minority member, direct staff to RULE 15—DEPOSITION AUTHORITY mony is transcribed, the witness or the provide coverage in a manner that is fair and (a) The chairman of the full committee, witness’s counsel shall be afforded an oppor- nonpartisan and in accordance with House upon consultation with the ranking minority tunity to review a copy. No later than five Rule XI, clause 4. member of the full committee, may order days thereafter, the witness may submit sug- RULE 12—ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF CHAIRMAN the taking of depositions, under oath and gested changes to the chairman. Committee The chairman of the full committee shall: pursuant to notice or subpoena. staff may make any typographical and tech- (a) Make available to other committees (b) Notices for the taking of depositions nical changes.. Substantive changes, modi- the findings and recommendations resulting shall specify the date, time, and place of ex- fications, clarifications, or amendments to from the investigations of the committee as amination (if other than within the com- the deposition transcript submitted by the required by House Rule X, clause 4(c)(2); mittee offices). Depositions shall be taken witness must be accompanied by a letter (b) Direct such review and studies on the under oath administered by a member or a signed by the witness requesting the changes impact or probable impact of tax policies af- person otherwise authorized to administer and a statement of the witness’s reasons for fecting subjects within the committee’s ju- oaths. each proposed change. Any substantive risdiction as required by House Rule X, (c) Consultation with the ranking minority changes, modifications, clarifications, or clause 2(c); member shall include three business days no- amendments shall be included as an appen- (c) Submit to the Committee on the Budg- tice before any deposition is taken. All mem- dix to the transcript conditioned upon the et views and estimates required by House bers shall also receive three business days witness signing the transcript. Rule X, clause 4(f), and to file reports with notice that a deposition has been scheduled. (j) The individual administering the oath, the House as required by the Congressional (d) Witnesses may be accompanied at a if other than a member, shall certify on the Budget Act; deposition by counsel to advise them of their transcript that the witness was duly sworn. (d) Authorize and issue subpoenas as pro- rights. No one may be present at depositions The transcriber shall certify that the tran- vided in House Rule XI, clause 2(m), in the except members, committee staff designated script is a true record of the testimony, and conduct of any investigation or activity or by the chairman or ranking minority mem- the transcript shall be filed, together with series of investigations or activities within ber of the full committee, an official re- any electronic recording, with the clerk of the jurisdiction of the Committee; porter, the witness, and the witness’s coun- the Committee in Washington, DC. Deposi- (e) Prepare, after consultation with the sel. Observers or counsel for other persons, tions shall be considered to have been taken ranking minority member, a budget for the or for agencies under investigation, may not in Washington, DC, as well as the location Committee; attend. actually taken once filed there with the (f) Make any necessary technical and con- (e) At least one member of the committee clerk of the Committee for the Committee’s forming changes to legislation reported by shall be present at each deposition taken by use. The chairman and the ranking minority the committee upon unanimous consent; and the committee, unless the witness to be de- member of the full committee shall be pro- (g) Offer motions under clause 1 of Rule posed agrees in writing to waive this require- vided with a copy of the transcripts of the XXII of the Rules of the House (motion to re- ment. deposition at the same time. quest or agree to a conference) whenever the (f) A deposition shall be conducted by any (k) The chairman and ranking minority chairman considers it appropriate. member or staff attorney designated by the member of the full committee shall consult RULE 13—CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN BILLS AND chairman or ranking minority member. regarding the release of depositions. If either RESOLUTIONS When depositions are conducted by com- objects in writing to a proposed release of a (a) The determination of the subject mat- mittee staff attorneys, there shall be no deposition or a portion thereof, the matter ter of commemorative stamps and new semi- more than two committee staff attorneys shall be promptly referred to the full com- postal issues is properly for consideration by permitted to question a witness per round. mittee for resolution. the Postmaster General and the committee One of the committee staff attorneys shall (l) A witness shall not be required to tes- will not give consideration to legislative pro- be designated by the chairman and the other tify unless the witness has been provided posals specifying the subject matter of com- by the ranking minority member. Other with a copy of the committee’s rules. memorative stamps and new semi-postal committee staff members designated by the f issues. It is suggested that recommendations chairman or ranking minority member may for the subject matter of stamps be sub- attend, but may not pose questions to the ADJOURNMENT mitted to the Postmaster General. witness. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without (b) The consideration of bills designating (g) Questions in the deposition shall be facilities of the United States Postal Service propounded in rounds, alternating between objection, the House stands adjourned shall be conducted so as to minimize the the majority and minority. A single round until noon tomorrow for morning-hour time spent on such matters by the com- shall not exceed 60 minutes per side, unless debate. mittee and the House of Representatives. the members or staff attorneys conducting There was no objection. (c) The chairman shall not request to have the deposition agree to a different length of Thereupon (at 1 o’clock and 5 min- scheduled any resolution for consideration questioning. In each round, a member or utes p.m.), under its previous order, the under suspension of the Rules, which ex- committee staff attorney designated by the presses appreciation, commends, congratu- House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- chairman shall ask questions first, and the day, February 10, 2015, at noon for lates, celebrates, recognizes the accomplish- member or committee staff attorney des- ments of, or celebrates the anniversary of, ignated by the ranking minority member morning-hour debate. an entity, event, group, individual, institu- shall ask questions second. f tion, team or government program; or ac- (h) Any objection made during a deposition knowledges or recognizes a period of time for must be stated concisely and in a non-argu- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, such purposes. mentative and non-suggestive manner. The ETC. RULE 14—PANELS AND TASK FORCES witness may refuse to answer a question Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive only to preserve a privilege. When the wit- (a) The chairman of the full committee is communications were taken from the authorized to appoint panels or task forces ness has objected and refused to answer a to carry out the duties and functions of the question to preserve a privilege, the full Speaker’s table and referred as follows: committee. committee chairman may rule on any such 353. A letter from the Acting Congressional (b) The chairman and ranking minority objection after the deposition has adjourned. Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant member of the full committee may serve as If the chairman overrules any such objection Health Inspection Service, Department of ex-officio members of each panel or task and thereby orders a witness to answer any Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s force. question to which a privilege objection was final rule — Animal Welfare; Retail Pet (c) The chairman of any panel or task force lodged, such ruling shall be filed with the Stores and Licensing Exemptions; Technical shall be appointed by the chairman of the clerk of the committee and shall be provided Amendment [Docket No.: APHIS-2011-0003] full committee. The ranking minority mem- to the members and the witness no less than (RIN: 0579-AD57) received January 27, 2015, ber of the full committee shall select a rank- three days before the reconvened deposition. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ing minority member for each panel or task If a member of the committee appeals in mittee on Agriculture. force. writing the ruling of the chairman, the ap- 354. A letter from the Under Secretary, (d) The House and committee rules appli- peal shall be preserved for committee consid- Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- cable to subcommittee meetings, hearings, eration. A deponent who refuses to answer a fense, transmitting authorization for Colonel

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:45 Feb 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09FE7.008 H09FEPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE February 9, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H865 Michael J. Tarsa, United States Army, to ance Plan and Annual Performance Report the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make wear the insignia of the grade of brigadier for Fiscal Year 2016; to the Committee on permanent the reduced recognition period general, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 777; to the Oversight and Government Reform. for built-in gains of S corporations; with an Committee on Armed Services. 365. A letter from the Chief Administrative amendment (Rept. 114–15). Referred to the 355. A letter from the Chief Counsel, Officer, transmitting a quarterly report of Committee of the Whole House on the state FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, receipts and expenditures of appropriations of the Union. transmitting the Department’s final rule — and other funds for the period October 1, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on Suspension of Community Eligibility (New 2014, through December 31, 2014, pursuant to Ways and Means. H.R. 630. A bill to amend Castle County, DE, et al.) [Docket ID: 2 U.S.C. 104a; Public Law 88-454; (H. Doc. No. the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make FEMA-2014-0002] [Internal Agency Docket 114—8); to the Committee on House Adminis- permanent certain rules regarding basis ad- No.: FEMA-8365] received February 2, 2015, tration and ordered to be printed. justments to stock of S corporations making pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 366. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, charitable contributions of property; with an mittee on Financial Services. U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland amendment (Rept. 114–16). Referred to the 356. A letter from the Chief Counsel, Security, transmitting the Department’s Committee of the Whole House on the state FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, final rule — Security Zones; Dignitary Ar- of the Union. transmitting the Department’s final rule — rival/Departure and United Nations Meet- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on Suspension of Community Eligibility (Anne ings, New York, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2013- Ways and Means. H.R. 641. A bill to amend Arundel County, MD, et al.) [Docket ID: 1009] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received January 27, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make FEMA-2014-0002] [Internal Agency Docket 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the permanent special rule for contributions of No.: FEMA-8367] received January 29, 2015, Committee on Transportation and Infra- qualified conservation contributions; with an pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- structure. amendment (Rept. 114–17). Referred to the mittee on Financial Services. 367. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Committee of the Whole House on the state 357. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland of the Union. Employee Benefits Security Administration, Security, transmitting the Department’s Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on Department of Labor, transmitting the De- temporary final rule — Safety Zone; Blue Ways and Means. H.R. 644. A bill to amend partment’s interim final rule — Revisions to Water Resort and Casino Southwest Show- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to perma- Annual Return/Report — Multiple-Employer down 4; Parker, AZ [Docket No.: USCG-2014- nently extend and expand the charitable de- Plans (RIN: 1210-AB66) received January 27, 0990] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 27, duction for contributions of food inventory; 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the with an amendment (Rept. 114–18). Referred Committee on Education and the Workforce. Committee on Transportation and Infra- to the Committee of the Whole House on the 358. A letter from the Assistant General structure. state of the Union. Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and En- 368. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Ways and Means. H.R. 640. A bill to amend ergy Efficiency, Office of Environment, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify Health, Safety and Security, Department of Security, transmitting the Department’s the tax rate for excise tax on investment in- Energy, transmitting the Department’s final temporary final rule — Safety Zone: come of private foundations; with an amend- rule — Technical Amendments: Transfer of Eastport Breakwater Terminal, Eastport, ment (Rept. 114–19, Pt. 1). Referred to the Office Functions (RIN: 1992-AA47) received Maine [USCG-2014-1037] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- Committee of the Whole House on the state February 2, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ceived January 27, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of the Union. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on Commerce. tation and Infrastructure. Ways and Means. H.R. 637. A bill to amend 369. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, 359. A letter from the Assistant Secretary the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland for Financial Resources and Chief Financial permanent the rule allowing certain tax-free Security, transmitting the Department’s Officer, Department of Health and Human distributions from individual retirement ac- final rule — Regulated Navigation Areas and Services, transmitting the Department’s Fis- counts for charitable purposes; with an cal Year 2014 Agency Financial Report, pur- Limited Access Areas; Waterway Manage- amendment (Rept. 114–20, Pt. 1). Referred to suant to the Federal Managers’ Financial In- ment of Apra Harbor, Guam [Docket No.: the Committee of the Whole House on the tegrity Act (FMFIA) of 1982; to the Com- USCG-2013-0935] (RIN: 1625-AA00, 1625-AA11, state of the Union. mittee on Energy and Commerce. and 1625-AA87) received January 27, 2015, pur- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on 360. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Ways and Means. H.R. 636. A bill to amend ment of Commerce, transmitting consistent mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to perma- with the resolution of advice and consent to ture. nently extend increased expensing limita- ratification of the Convention on the Prohi- 370. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, tions, and for other purposes; with an amend- bition of the Development, Production, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland ment (Rept. 114–21, Pt. 1). Referred to the Stockpiling, and Use of Chemical Weapons Security, transmitting the Department’s Committee of the Whole House on the state and on Their Destruction, adopted by the temporary final rule — Regulated Naviga- of the Union. Senate of the United States on April 24, 1997, tion Area; Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Re- DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE placement, Portsmouth, NH [Docket No.: and Executive Order 13346 of July 8, 2004, a Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, certification for calendar year 2014; to the USCG-2014-0554] (RIN: 1625-AA11) received Committee on Foreign Affairs. January 27, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committee on the Budget discharged 361. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- from further consideration. H.R. 636 re- viser, Office of Treaty Affairs, Department of tation and Infrastructure. ferred to the Committee of the Whole State, transmitting a report concerning 371. A letter from the Chair, Aerospace House on the state of the Union. international agreements other than trea- Safety Advisory Panel, National Aeronautics Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, ties, entered into by the United States, to be and Space Administration, transmitting the Committee on the Budget discharged transmitted to the Congress within the Panel’s Annual Report for 2014, pursuant to from further consideration. H.R. 637 re- sixty-day period specified in the Case-Za- Public Law 109-155, section 106(b); to the ferred to the Committee of the Whole Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- blocki Act, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b; to the House on the state of the Union. Committee on Foreign Affairs. nology. 362. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 372. A letter from the Assistant U.S. Trade Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, ment of the Treasury, transmitting as re- Representative for WTO and Multilateral Af- Committee on the Budget discharged quired by section 401(c) of the National fairs, Office of the United States Trade Rep- from further consideration. H.R. 640 re- Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and sec- resentative, Executive Office of the Presi- ferred to the Committee of the Whole tion 204(c) of the International Emergency dent, transmitting the Administration’s An- House on the state of the Union. nual Report on Subsidies Enforcement, pur- Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), a f six-month periodic report on the national suant to the Statement of Administrative emergency with respect to Lebanon that was Action of the Uruguay Round Agreements PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS declared in Executive Order 13441 of August Act; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public 1, 2007; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. f bills and resolutions of the following 363. A letter from the Chairman, Merit Systems Protection Board, transmitting the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON titles were introduced and severally re- Board’s report ‘‘The Impact of Recruitment PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ferred, as follows: Strategy on Fair and Open Competition for Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of By Mr. PALAZZO (for himself, Ms. Federal Jobs’’, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. committees were delivered to the Clerk EDWARDS, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Ms. 1204(a)(3); to the Committee on Oversight EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, and for printing and reference to the proper and Government Reform. Mr. BROOKS of Alabama): 364. A letter from the Director, Office of calendar, as follows: H.R. 810. A bill to authorize the programs Government Ethics, transmitting the Of- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on of the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- fice’s Explanatory Notes, Annual Perform- Ways and Means. H.R. 629. A bill to amend ministration, and for other purposes; to the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:14 Feb 10, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L09FE7.000 H09FEPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H866 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 9, 2015 Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- common Defense and general Welfare of the nology. mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be United States; but all Duties, Imposts and By Mr. YOUNG of Indiana (for himself subsequently determined by the Speaker, in Excises shall be uniform throughout the and Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- each case for consideration of such provi- United States. fornia): sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mr. SIMPSON: H.R. 811. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- committee concerned. H.R. 812. enue Code of 1986 to provide notice to char- By Mr. ROSKAM (for himself, Mr. CAR- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ities and other nonprofit organizations be- NEY, Mr. BERA, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. BLU- lation pursuant to the following: fore their tax-exempt status is automati- MENAUER, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. COO- Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress cally revoked; to the Committee on Ways PER, Mr. CURBELO of Florida, Mr. the power to regulate Commerce with the In- and Means. DELANEY, Mr. HANNA, Mr. HIMES, Mr. dian Tribes. By Mr. SIMPSON (for himself, Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. JOYCE, Mr. KIND, Mr. By Mr. HUFFMAN: COLE, and Mr. HECK of Washington): LIPINSKI, Mr. OLSON, Mr. PERL- H.R. 813. H.R. 812. A bill to provide for Indian trust MUTTER, Mr. PETERS, Mr. RENACCI, Congress has the power to enact this legis- asset management reform, and for other pur- Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. ROONEY of Florida, lation pursuant to the following: poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all sources. and Mr. WOMACK): Laws which shall be necessary and proper for By Mr. HUFFMAN (for himself, Mr. H.R. 818. A bill to amend titles XVIII and carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- GARAMENDI, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. SPEIER, XIX of the Social Security Act to curb ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- Mr. PETERS, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare and stitution in the Government of the United LOWENTHAL, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. Medicaid programs; to the Committee on En- States, or in any Department or Office there- THOMPSON of California, Mr. BERA, ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the of. Ms. LOFGREN, and Mr. MCNERNEY): Committee on Ways and Means, for a period By Mr. JOLLY: H.R. 813. A bill to supplement the Sec- to be subsequently determined by the Speak- H.R. 814. retary of the Army’s existing authorities to er, in each case for consideration of such pro- Congress has the power to enact this legis- review the operations of reservoirs; to the visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the lation pursuant to the following: Committee on Transportation and Infra- committee concerned. Clause 1, Section 8 of Article 1 of the structure. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: United States Constitution which reads: By Mr. JOLLY: H.R. 819. A bill to require the Adminis- ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and H.R. 814. A bill to amend title 18, United trator of the Federal Aviation Administra- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts, and Excises, States Code, to provide additional aggra- tion to use the definitions in section 40125 of to pay the Debts, and provide for the com- vating factors for the imposition of the title 49, United States Code, in determining mon Defense and General Welfare of the death penalty based on the status of the vic- whether an unmanned aircraft conducting United States; but all Duties and Imposts tim; to the Committee on the Judiciary. aeronautical research flights qualifies for and Excises shall be uniform throughout the By Mr. LONG (for himself, Mr. SCHRA- public aircraft status under that section, and United States.’’ DER, Mr. BURGESS, Mrs. BROOKS of In- for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. LONG: diana, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. BYRNE, Mr. Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 815. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. OLSON, By Mr. KLINE (for himself and Mr. ROE Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. of Tennessee): lation pursuant to the following: DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. PETERS, H.J. Res. 29. A joint resolution providing Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress Mr. STIVERS, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, JOHNSON of Ohio, and Mrs. BLACK- of title 5, United States Code, of the rule Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the BURN): submitted by the National Labor Relations Debts and provide for the common Defence H.R. 815. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Board relating to representation case proce- and general Welfare of the United States; but Public Health Service Act to preserve con- dures; to the Committee on Education and all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uni- sumer and employer access to licensed inde- the Workforce. form throughout the United States. Article pendent insurance producers; to the Com- By Mr. CHAFFETZ: 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution, mittee on Energy and Commerce. H. Res. 97. A resolution providing amounts which states ‘‘To make all Laws which shall By Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia (for for the expenses of the Committee on Over- be necessary and proper in the Government himself, Mr. JORDAN, Mrs. NOEM, Mrs. sight and Government Reform in the One of the United States or in any Department or HARTZLER, Mrs. WAGNER, Mrs. BLACK, Hundred Fourteenth Congress; to the Com- Officer thereof.’’ Mr. PETERSON, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. mittee on House Administration. By Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia: JENKINS of West Virginia, Mr. KING of H.R. 816. Iowa, Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina, f Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. POMPEO, Mr. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY lation pursuant to the following: SCHWEIKERT, Mr. JONES, Mr. STATEMENT This legislation makes clear that human HUELSKAMP, Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. life begins at the moment of conception and, JOLLY, Mr. MASSIE, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of therefore, the unborn are entitled to the NEUGEBAUER, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. GOH- the Rules of the House of Representa- same rights and protections afforded to all MERT, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. tives, the following statements are sub- American citizens under the U.S. Constitu- BOUSTANY, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. JOHN- mitted regarding the specific powers tion. In affirming human life begins at con- SON of Ohio, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. granted to Congress in the Constitu- ception, the unborn are granted the right to WESTERMAN, Mr. BUCK, Mr. SALMON, tion to enact the accompanying bill or due process under Section 1 of the 14th Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. Amendment which explicitly states, ‘‘No PITTENGER, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. HAR- joint resolution. state shall make or enforce any law which PER, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. By Mr. PALAZZO: shall abridge the privileges or immunities of LAMALFA, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. H.R. 810. citizens of the United States; nor shall any LOUDERMILK, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. OLSON, Congress has the power to enact this legis- state deprive any person of life, liberty, or Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. SMITH of Mis- lation pursuant to the following: property, without due process of law; nor souri, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. LATTA, Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: The Congress deny to any person within its jurisdiction Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. ROTHFUS, shall have power to regulate commerce with the equal protection of the laws.’’ Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. foreign nations, and among the several The Life at Conception Act allows for con- RATCLIFFE, Mr. CLAWSON of Florida, states, and with the Indian tribes; and Arti- stitutional protection for the unborn that Mrs. LOVE, and Mr. WEBER of Texas): cle I, Section 8, Clause 18: The Congress shall they not ‘‘be deprived of life, liberty, or H.R. 816. A bill to implement equal protec- have power to make all Laws which shall be property, without due process of law’’ af- tion under the 14th article of amendment to necessary and proper for carrying into Exe- forded under the 5th Amendment. the Constitution for the right to life of each cution the foregoing Powers, and all other By Mr. NUNES: born and preborn human person; to the Com- Powers vested by this Constitution in the H.R. 817. mittee on the Judiciary. Government of the United States, or in any Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. NUNES (for himself, Mr. BOU- Department or Officer thereof. lation pursuant to the following: STANY, Mr. THOMPSON of California, By Mr. YOUNG of Indiana: Clause 3 of Section 8 of Article I of the Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. KELLY of Pennsyl- H.R. 811. United States Constitution vania, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. COOK, and Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. ROSKAM: Mr. DEFAZIO): lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 818. H.R. 817. A bill to suspend the implementa- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion of zip code reclassifications for Medi- The Congress shall have the Power to lay lation pursuant to the following: care payment for ambulance services, and for and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Ex- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 states The other purposes; to the Committee on Energy cises, to pay the Debt and provide for the Congress shall have Power To provide . . .

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for the . . . general Welfare of the United H.R. 210: Mr. CURBELO of Florida and Mr. H.R. 539: Mr. POLIS and Mr. DAVID SCOTT of States. KATKO. Georgia. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 217: Mr. POMPEO and Mr. RYAN of Wis- H.R. 555: Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. H.R. 819. consin. SMITH of Missouri, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. SMITH of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 224: Ms. CLARKE of New York and Ms. Nebraska, Mr. BUCHANAN, and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: ESTY. HUELSKAMP. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 230: Mr. NUGENT. H.R. 581: Mr. HIGGINS. H.R. 235: Mr. BRADY of Texas and Mr. HECK By Mr. KLINE: H.R. 583: Mr. OLSON. of Nevada. H.J. Res. 29. H.R. 599: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 258: Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. HUFFMAN, H.R. 609: Mr. CONNOLLY. lation pursuant to the following: and Ms. MOORE. H.R. 619: Mr. GRIJALVA. Article I, section 8, clause 3 of the Con- H.R. 270: Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. GRAVES of H.R. 636: Mr. EMMER. stitution of the United States Missouri, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. STEWART, Mr. CHABOT, and Mr. BISHOP of Utah. H.R. 654: Mr. KING of New York, Mr. ROSS, f H.R. 284: Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. TOM PRICE of Georgia, and Mr. STEWART. Mr. KING of Iowa. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 681: Mrs. LOWEY. H.R. 317: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 699: Mr. BUTTERFIELD and Mr. BISHOP Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 333: Ms. PINGREE, Mr. KILMER, and Mr. of Georgia. OHNSON were added to public bills and resolu- J of Ohio. H.R. 732: Mr. MEEKS. H.R. 381: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- tions, as follows: H.R. 763: Mr. CRAMER and Mr. JONES. fornia and Mr. COFFMAN. H.R. 782: Mr. RANGEL and Ms. MAXINE H.R. 24: Mr. TROTT, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. H.R. 408: Mr. SCHRADER and Mr. WATERS of California. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illi- DESAULNIER. nois, Mr. OLSON, and Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. H.R. 429: Mr. TAKANO. H.R. 784: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. H.R. 91: Ms. ADAMS. H.R. 524: Mr. WOMACK, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, HONDA, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, and Mr. VEASEY. H.R. 156: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. FORBES, and Mr. OLSON. H.R. 804: Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, H.R. 167: Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia and H.R. 525: Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. DUFFY, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. POCAN, and Mr. THOMPSON of California. H.R. 528: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio and Mr. Ms. MOORE. H.R. 199: Mr. DESAULNIER. KLINE. H. Res. 15: Mr. MCGOVERN.

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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015 No. 21 Senate The Senate met at 3 p.m. and was The assistant legislative clerk read respectability; they are so uncivilized. called to order by the President pro as follows: They filmed 22 minutes of that man tempore (Mr. HATCH). Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 5, H.R. suffering the utmost torture until he f 240, a bill making appropriations for the De- died—22 minutes of torture. partment of Homeland Security for the fiscal PRAYER year ending September 30, 2015, and for other We look around the world, and in Paris 20 people are dead of a terrorist The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- purposes. attack. People are dead in Belgium fered the following prayer: MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR—S. 405 thwarting that terrorist attack. In Ot- Our Father, be with us not only in Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I under- great moments of experience but also stand there is a bill at the desk that is tawa, Canada, at the Parliament ter- during life’s mundane tasks. due for a second reading. rorists attacked. In Sydney, Australia, Through the power of Your Spirit, The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The there was an attack in a restaurant. may our Senators mount up with wings clerk will read the bill by title for the It seems that no matter what the day like eagles, running without weariness second time. is, there is another act of terror that and walking without fainting. Lord, The assistant legislative clerk read we have to be aware of. We have give them the wisdom to be patient as follows: watched, with some dismay, at the ter- with others, ever lenient to their faults A bill (S. 405) to protect and enhance op- ror that is coming. ISIS has bragged and ever prompt to appreciate their portunities for recreational hunting, fishing, that they are coming our way. virtues. Rule in their hearts, keeping and shooting, and for other purposes. We have our national security agen- them from sin and sustaining their Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, in order cies, including the Department of loved ones in all of their tomorrows. to place the bill on the calendar under Homeland Security, which has pro- Surround them with the shield of Your the provisions of rule XIV, I object to favor, as You provide them with a fu- further proceedings. tected us from attacks to this point. ture and a hope, accomplishing in their The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objec- Now we are 18 days away from having lives more than they can ask or imag- tion having been heard, the bill will be no money for the Department of Home- ine. placed on the calendar. land Security—18 days. But that is a We pray in Your merciful Name. Mr. CORNYN. I yield the floor. false number because we are out of ses- Amen. RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER sion for about 10 of those 18 days. So really, after this week, we are down to f The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Democratic leader is recognized. less than 1 week to protect our home- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. REID. Mr. President, the Amer- land. The President pro tempore led the ican people can get their news in var- Jeh Johnson, the Secretary of Home- Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: ious fashions, whether it is a blog, the land Security, was on national TV yes- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the nightly news or in a newspaper. They terday warning the American people of United States of America, and to the Repub- are very concerned. They are concerned what we face. He went through what lic for which it stands, one nation under God, about the threat of global terrorism. his agency does, what they do to pro- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. And why shouldn’t they be? Look at tect our homeland. That agency was f what they see. established during the Presidency of We see ISIS has murdered tens of George W. Bush. It happened after 9/11. RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING thousands of people. One need only to MAJORITY LEADER We consolidated 22 different agencies look back at those thousands of Yazidi into something that is more workable. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The people who are trapped in the moun- Jeh Johnson has done a very, very good majority whip is recognized. tains in Iraq. We saw it play on day job. f after day. These people were fleeing for their lives and many of them didn’t There is border protection, the Coast DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- make it. Guard, and they have responsibilities CURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, We have watched not only tens of for preventing cyber attacks. There is 2015—MOTION TO PROCEED thousands murdered, but we have rarely a day that goes by when there Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I move watched them behead people. Just a isn’t some cyber attack. Which one is to proceed to H.R. 240. few days ago we watched them put a big that day? We had Sony play out, The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The man in a cage, set the cage on fire, and and we had Anthem just a few days clerk will report the motion. burn him alive. They are so void of any ago.

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It would pre- than flying start after a month in power, di- viding their own conference more than So Republicans are facing what is likely to vent the Department of Homeland Se- be another embarrassing political retreat curity from funding any new grants. Democrats. Take the response to President Obama’s immigration order, which seems and more intra-party recriminations. The These are grants that help our country, headed for failure if not a more spectacular GOP’s restrictionist wing will blame the grants for dogs sniffing out all kinds of crack-up. leadership for a failure they share responsi- bad things. These grants fund counter- That decree last November awarded work bility for, and the rest of America will won- terrorism task force units. A very big permits and de facto legal status to millions der anew about the gang that couldn’t shoot one is waiting to be established in Ari- of undocumented aliens and dismayed mem- straight. bers of both parties, whatever their immigra- The restrictionist caucus can protest all it zona. wants, but it can’t change 54 Senate votes In Las Vegas we have an urban area tion views. A Congressional resolution to vindicate the rule of law and the Constitu- into 60 without persuading some Democrats. security initiative. We have 50 million It’s time to find another strategy. Our advice people who come to Las Vegas each tion’s limits on executive power was defen- sible, and even necessary, but this message on immigration is to promote discrete bills year. We need help to make sure local has long ago been lost in translation. that solve specific problems such as green agencies can respond where they have The Republican leadership funded the rest cards for math-science-tech graduates, more to. of the government in December’s budget deal H–1B visas, a guest-worker program for agri- Why are we concerned about these but isolated the Department of Homeland culture, targeted enforcement and legal sta- grants? We are concerned because it is Security that enforces immigration law. tus for the dreamers. Democrats would be what helps local government be ready DHS funding runs out this month, and the hard-pressed to oppose them and it would GOP has now marched itself into another put the onus back on Mr. Obama. But if for these attacks when and if they that’s too much for the GOP, then move on come. box canyon. The specific White House abuse was claim- from immigration to something else. But the Republicans have come to It’s not too soon to say that the fate of the the conclusion that they are far more ing prosecutorial discretion to exempt whole classes of aliens from deportation, dumping GOP majority is on the line. Precious weeks afraid of these people—some of whom the historical norm of case-by-case scrutiny. are wasting, and the combination of weak were here last week—the DREAMers. A GOP sniper shot at this legal overreach House leadership and a rump minority un- They dreamed of having a country they would have forced Democrats to go on willing to compromise is playing into Demo- could relate to. They came to America record, picked up a few supporters, and per- cratic hands. This is no way to run a Con- as babies. It was the only country they haps even imposed some accountability on gressional majority, and the only winners of even knew. It was a country where Mr. Obama. GOP dysfunction will be Mr. Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton. they saluted the flag for many years, But that wasn’t enough for immigration Mr. REID. I will read parts of the ar- and President Obama gave them re- restrictionists, who wanted a larger brawl, ticle: spectability. and they browbeat GOP leaders into adding A woman who was here and I talked needless policy amendments. The House If Homeland Security funding lapses on reached back to rescind Mr. Obama’s en- about last week is a young woman Feb. 27, the agency will be pushed into a par- forcement memos from 2011 that instructed tial shutdown even as the terrorist threat is from Las Vegas. Her name is Blanca Homeland Security to prioritize deporta- at the forefront of public attention with the Gamez. She is a wonderful, wonderful tions of illegals with criminal backgrounds. Charlie Hebdo and Islamic State murders. woman. She has two degrees, and she is That is legitimate prosecutorial discretion, Imagine if the Transportation Security Ad- going to law school next year. She and in opposing it Republicans are under- ministration, a unit of DHS, fails to inter- works, and she pays taxes. But it ap- mining their crime-fighting credentials. cept an Islamic State agent en route to De- pears that the Republicans are more The House even adopted a provision to roll troit. afraid of her than they are of ISIS— back Mr. Obama’s 2012 order deferring depor- So Republicans are facing what is likely to tation for young adults brought to the U.S. these people who behead people and be another embarrassing political retreat illegally as children by their parents—the so- and more intra-party recriminations. The they burn people in cages. called dreamers. The GOP lost 26 of its own We cannot allow this to go on the GOP’s restrictionist wing will blame the Members on that one, passing it with only leadership for a failure they share responsi- way it is headed. These grants help 218 votes. bility for, and the rest of America will won- local firefighters. The DHS directives The overall $40 billion DHS spending bill der anew about the gang that couldn’t shoot target criminals instead of families. passed with these riders, 236–191, but with 10 straight. Republicans, I guess, want us to target Republicans joining all but two Democrats in opposition. This lack of GOP unity re- This is about as serious as anything these families rather than criminals. could be. We need to fund this agency Why are Republicans putting our duced the chances that Senate Democrats would feel any political pressure to go along. which is so vitally important to our country at risk? country. We need to pass a clean bill— This isn’t some liberal cabal that is And, lo, on Thursday the House bill failed for the third time to gain the 60 votes needed the bipartisan bill that Speaker BOEH- talking about this. Let’s take, for ex- to overcome the third Democratic filibuster NER and the majority leader agreed to ample, one of the most conservative in three days. Swing-state Democrats like in November—and give the American publications in America, the Wall Indiana’s Joe Donnelly and North Dakota’s people the protection they deserve. Street Journal. They wrote a featured Heidi Heitkamp aren’t worried because they Anything less is not good, is a disaster opinion piece today about Republican have more than enough material to portray for our country, and really is very, Members of Congress. Republicans as the immigration extremists. The Wall Street Journal says the Re- Whatever their view of Mr. Obama’s order, very bad to protect our homeland. publicans’ reckless strategy is doomed why would Democrats vote to deport people RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME who were brought here as kids through no The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. to fail. Even the very conservative edi- fault of their own? Mr. Obama issued a veto ERNST). Under the previous order, the tors of that newspaper said today that threat to legislation that will never get to Republicans’ reckless scheme is des- his desk, and he must be delighted that Re- leadership time is reserved. tined for—what is in their words—‘‘a publicans are fighting with each other rather f spectacular crack-up.’’ These are a few than with him. MORNING BUSINESS things of what they say in the article. Restrictionists like Sens. Ted Cruz and I ask unanimous consent to have Jeff Sessions are offering their familiar ad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under printed in the RECORD the February 9, vice to fight harder and hold firm against the previous order, the Senate will be 2015, opinion article from the Wall ‘‘executive amnesty,’’ but as usual their in a period of morning business, with strategy for victory is nowhere to be found. the time equally divided until 5 p.m., Street Journal entitled: ‘‘Can the GOP So Republicans are now heading toward the Change?’’ same cul de sac that they did on the with Senators permitted to speak There being no objection, the mate- ObamaCare government shutdown. therein for up to 10 minutes each. rial was ordered to be printed in the If Homeland Security funding lapses on Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a RECORD, as follows: Feb. 27, the agency will be pushed into a par- quorum.

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Without like to see come to the floor that fully this? National Border Patrol Council objection, it is so ordered. funds Homeland Security. They have vice president Shawn Moran said this f been given the right, as Senator in a response. First, let me tell you, MCCONNELL has repeatedly stated— the Border Patrol officers in the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND USCIS—the Citizenship and Immigra- SECURITY FUNDING which Senator REID never did—they have been given the right to offer any tion Services officers—have opposed Mr. SESSIONS. Madam President, amendments they would like that are the President’s Executive amnesty. last Wednesday, President Obama made relevant and germane to the bill. So I Their association has laid out how it a statement that is troubling to me. I would say this is a most serious thing will make the problem worse, it will think those of us who believe in Execu- with me, and I believe the American increase the risk of terrorist attacks, tive leadership and honest leadership, people need to understand it. and otherwise further degrade the in- where leaders talk directly to the peo- The House bill will not deny a single tegrity of our legal system. They have ple about the serious problems we face, penny of funding for legitimate lawful been clear about this. We ought to lis- have to be troubled by this trend with operations of Homeland Security. It ten to them. They enforce that law re- this administration. Sometimes it will be spent on enforcing the law, en- peatedly. That is their duty. They have makes me fear for the future of the Re- forcing the Immigration and Nation- opposed bills that they think may look public. He accused Republicans of ality Act that was actually passed by good on the surface but once they have ‘‘defunding the very operations that Congress. read them and found out the bill will are involved in making sure we’ve got What the President is attempting to not work effectively, they speak out strong border security.’’ He said Re- do is to create and execute a law Con- against that, which is very helpful, and publicans are blocking funding of that. gress rejected. He asked the House to I am glad they do. Nothing could be further from the pass this law and the House said, no, Well, this is what Mr. Moran said: truth. they did not agree with this policy and Instead of supporting our agents, this ad- ministration had decided it is more impor- The House of Representatives—the rejected it. So he is executing it any- Republican House—has passed a bill tant to find new ways to solicit complaints way. and invite ridicule against them. with $40 billion, funding fully, as basi- Senate Republicans have attempted cally the President requested, all the The American people have to know to move the bill to the floor three that the Obama administration’s dere- agencies in the Department of Home- times, and each time it has been land Security. It has one little catch to liction of duty relating to our immi- blocked by our Democratic colleagues gration system did not begin with this it; it bars the President from taking because the bill does not fund the money from the Department of Home- recent decree. From the day he took of- President’s unlawful Executive am- fice, the President has relentlessly and land Security that is supposed to be nesty that he admitted 20 separate systematically, colleagues, friends, the used to enforce the law and using that times he did not have the power to do. American people, dismantled immigra- to grant amnesty and to undermine the Congress, colleagues, is supposed to tion enforcement. It is far more serious law. The House bill is not in any way spend the taxpayers’ money wisely. than you would imagine. undermining the security of the United Congress should not fund any program, My office has compiled a 49-page States of America, the ability for no matter how much the President baseline timeline of nearly 200 specific Homeland Security to protect us from wants it, that they believe is bad pol- entries and events that occurred since terrorists. In fact, it strengthens that icy. More importantly, more clearly, 2009 detailing how the law of the ability because it keeps the money no Senator should vote to fund a Presi- United States has been undermined by there and uses it for those purposes, dential policy that violates the law, directives and orders from the Presi- whereas right now the President is that violates the Constitution, that dent of the United States. It is step by spending over $100 million to create a distorts the relationship between the step. This one person alone, the Presi- structure across the river that would Congress, which makes laws, and the dent, has acted against the will of the hire 1,000 new people in Homeland Se- President, who is supposed to execute American people and undermined the curity to process amnesty applications only the laws Congress makes. So that law in America. for people who violated the law and to is where we are at this point. Just briefly, I will mention the first give them the right to have earned in- The President is not entitled to event that came to my mind. When he come tax credit benefits, a Social Secu- spend taxpayer money to implement a took office in early 2009, I believe in rity card, the ability to take any job in system of immigration that Congress the State of Washington, the officers, the American economy that maybe an has rejected. An article in yesterday’s doing their duty, enforcing the law unemployed American would like to Washington Times is further indication that says a business cannot hire some- have or a recent immigrant with a of where we are in this world of poli- body unlawfully in America, inves- green card would like to have. No, this tics. It was reported that the Depart- tigated a business in Washington, dis- person who entered the country now ment of Homeland Security is spending covered quite a number of people un- unlawfully gets to take that job under taxpayer money to set up hotlines for lawfully in America, and were to com- this policy. Congress did not fund that. illegal immigrants to call in to with mence action against the business for But it funded the laws of the agency. any complaints they may have about violating plain law that is still on the The President, as he said himself 20 immigration law enforcement officers books and has not been repealed. And times, had no power to do this. if they think the officers have violated what happened? Immediately, the So what is happening now in the Sen- their ‘‘rights’’ under President President intervened. He told them: ate, colleagues? Our Democratic col- Obama’s Executive amnesty—not vio- No. Do not do this. And he told the ac- leagues now unanimously, it appears, lating their rights under law—but the tivist groups—the La Razas and the are blocking even moving to the bill President has told them this and sent other activist groups that were en- that funds Homeland Security. So I out this message to the stakeholder gaged in pushing him on this issue—es- ask, with all sincerity, how can it be groups. sentially, he told them: Look, I am said that the Republicans are failing to Now who are the stakeholder groups? going to honor the promise I made to fund the operations making sure we I suppose they are the activist groups. you during the campaign—that is the have strong border security? How can That is how they refer to them: stake- way I would interpret it—not to allow that be made a statement by the Presi- holders. So they send out this message: this kind of lawful activity to happen dent of the United States? If you are not happy with the way the in the future.

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If working in an effective way, and they him there a couple of years ago to take you do not say anything and do not do canceled it after he took office. a closeup look at the problems we face. anything and stay back and lay back They announced the delay in the bio- He visited Louisville, Lexington, Lon- and not enforce the law, everything metric entry-exit visa system in Feb- don, and Pikeville—four communities, will be OK. That began the situation. ruary of last year. An inspector general both urban and rural, across the State. Here are just some of the highlights audit revealed declines in workplace He met with Kentuckians who worked that I circled and looked at. enforcement of substantial amounts as to tackle this issue from every single This was the Bellingham, WA, case I a direct result of White House policies, angle—public health officials, medical just mentioned, detaining 28 illegal im- and they admit the Obama administra- professionals, law enforcement offi- migrants who were using false, fake tion manipulated deportation data. cials, drug courts, members of the busi- Social Security documents. In March of last year a new report re- ness community, and Kentuckians in- On January 29, 2009, in April of 2009, vealed that the ICE officers—— volved with prevention. The drug czar’s and June of 2009, the Secretary of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- visit helped focus more Federal atten- Homeland Security Janet Napolitano ator has consumed 10 minutes. tion and Federal resources on this delays the E-Verify deadlines. E-Verify Mr. SESSIONS. I thank the Chair, issue, and in a time of strained budg- is a system by which businesses are and I ask unanimous consent for 1 ad- ets, the extra attention and those extra supposed to check a person’s Social Se- ditional minute to wrap up. resources are particularly important. curity Number to find out if it is valid The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I am also pleased to report that Mr. before they hire them. Many times we objection, it is so ordered. Botticelli plans to visit Eastern Ken- Mr. SESSIONS. It was revealed that know people have used false Social Se- tucky soon. He also plans, at my invi- ICE released 68,000 convicted criminals curity Numbers to get work. She de- tation, to visit Northern Kentucky this layed that. Then she delayed it again in 2013. These are convicted criminals. In May of last year the Deputy Chief spring. Visits such as these help ensure in April, and delayed it again in June. continued Federal focus on Kentucky’s In June of 2010, the ICE union—the of Border Patrol revealed that the bor- der surge was incentivized by the ad- drug problem, and I look forward to Immigration and Customs Enforcement working with the next drug czar to officers—they are three basic groups: ministration’s policies. As I said, there are 49 pages of this. move closer to the day when drug the ICE group, there is the Border Pa- I would point out that we are ready abuse is no longer ravaging our fami- trol group, and the Citizenship and Im- to bring the bill to the floor and allow lies and our communities. migration Services group that proc- amendments to the legislation passed (The remarks of Mr. MCCONNELL, Mr. esses the paperwork. The ICE union by the House that fully funds Home- ALEXANDER, and Mr. ENZI pertaining to cast a unanimous vote of ‘‘no con- land Security and ensures that the the introduction of S.J. Res. 8 are fidence’’ in the agency Homeland Secu- money is spent for enforcement and printed in today’s RECORD under rity leadership, including ICE Director not to dismantle the law. ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and John Morton and Assistant Director I thank the Chair, and I yield the Joint Resolutions.’’) Phyllis Coven, citing ‘‘the growing dis- floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- satisfaction and concern among ICE The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- ator from Massachusetts. employees’’ that they ‘‘have abandoned jority leader. f the Agency’s’’—ICE’s—‘‘core mission of f enforcing United States Immigration BOTTICELLI NOMINATION Laws and providing for public safety, BOTTICELLI NOMINATION Mr. MARKEY. Madam President, I and have instead directed their atten- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, rise to speak in support of Michael Bot- tion to campaigning for programs and Senator ALEXANDER and Senator ENZI ticelli in our effort today to confirm policies related to amnesty.’’ are here on the floor. I want to briefly him as Director of the Office of Na- He said the policy of this govern- address the nominee we will be voting tional Drug Control Policy. ment—not what we as sworn officers on this afternoon and then turn to the The State of Massachusetts, like too are supposed to be enforcing, but the matter the three of us wish to address. many other regions of this Nation, is policy of our leaders is to spend all Today the Senate is going to vote on being ravaged by the scourge of pre- their time campaigning for policies re- the nomination of Michael Botticelli to scription drug and heroin addiction lated to amnesty and undermining en- be the next Director of National Drug that is breaking apart families and forcement. Control Policy. I look forward to work- burying communities under a moun- ICE officers went so far, colleagues, ing with our Nation’s next drug czar tain of despair. Massachusetts experi- as to file a lawsuit in Federal court just as I have with previous drug czars. enced 114 deaths in December, and that contending they were being ordered to Drug abuse is a serious problem in doesn’t count our biggest cities, such violate the law by their supervisors. A my home State. Kentucky is the fifth as Boston and Worcester and Spring- judge expressed sympathy for them but highest prescribing State when it field. eventually decided they didn’t have comes to pain killers, and we have the Drug overdose deaths fueled by pre- standing to proceed with the case, but Nation’s third highest drug overdose scription pain killers now claim more I think it is still on appeal. mortality rate, with many deaths driv- lives than car accidents nationwide. In 2011, at a roundtable with amnesty en by prescription pain killers. Approximately 100 Americans die from advocates, President Obama admitted Heroin abuse is also a problem in the an overdose every day. his deportation statistics were mis- Bluegrass State. Heroin deaths ac- As a Senator from Massachusetts, I leading. Indeed, they have been. They counted for 32 percent of the drug have a deep appreciation and respect claim they have increased deportation, overdoses back in 2013, and they con- for Michael Botticelli’s accomplish- but that is totally incorrect. They fi- tinue to climb. The epicenter of the ments addressing addiction during his nally had to admit it. heroin problem is located in the north- nearly two decades serving in the Mas- In February of 2012 President Obama ern region across the river from Cin- sachusetts Department of Public slashed the budget for the 287(g) Pro- cinnati, although I am hearing more Health. He is a public health and drug gram, a program that I helped advocate and more from constituents that drug policy pioneer, and he lived in my for and moved forward when I came to abuse is rising in other parts of the hometown of Malden, MA, while he did the Senate 10 years ago. It simply says Commonwealth as well. this job. the Federal Government will work All told, the Kentucky Office of Drug Immediately prior to joining the Of- with State and local law enforcement Control Policy reports that about 1,000 fice of National Drug Control Policy as officers to train them in the things Kentuckians lose their lives overdosing Deputy Director, Mr. Botticelli was the they can legally do to help the Federal on drugs every year, which is more director of the Bureau of Substance officers enforce the law. It is a per- than we lose in fatal car crashes. Abuse Services at the Massachusetts

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When treatment and recovery opportunities Ukrainian army to hold off Vladimir a Russian tank is bearing down on you, in local community health centers, in- Putin’s troops that are masquerading you need something that can penetrate cluding a focus on providing a con- as rebels but, in fact, are bringing in the steel armor of that tank in order to tinuum of care for those suffering with Russian equipment and Russian sol- stop that tank and all the other tanks substance use disorders. Mr. Botticelli diers who put on different uniforms. It from advancing. also expanded innovative and nation- is because of that that I think the wise I will stop right there and shift gears. ally recognized prevention strategies. choice would be for the United States f He established and implemented evi- to give lethal armaments to the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND dence-based jail diversion programs, Ukrainian people. reentry services for those leaving State I was there in August. I spoke with SECURITY FUNDING and county correctional facilities, and all the members of the government— Mr. NELSON. Madam President, the overdose prevention programs. the Prime Minister, the Defense Min- clock is ticking at the Department of Although there is always more work ister, the Foreign Minister, the head of Homeland Security, and we are about to be done, it is because of Mr. their Defense Council. At the time, I to run out of money. We will run out of Botticelli’s efforts and the legacy he was surprised that they did not ask for money at the end of this month. If we left behind that Massachusetts is in lethal assistance but instead wanted get into a situation where the Depart- many ways a national leader in ad- up-to-the-minute intelligence, which ment that is tasked with the protec- dressing the prescription and heroin was so important, and training. If my tion of national security here at home abuse epidemic. memory serves me correctly, in the De- does not have the funding to protect Mr. Botticelli has been very public fense bill we provided about $350 mil- our borders, to protect the central lo- about his personal history of strug- lion for that assistance. But the ques- cation that directs our defense against gling with an alcohol use disorder as a tion of lethal armaments so that they cyber attacks, to protect us as we get young professional and seeking help can withstand the Russian tanks—if we on airplanes through TSA, and to pa- that has led him into long-term recov- want them to be successful—is excep- trol the waters of the coastal United ery. He recently celebrated 26 years of tionally important in this Senator’s States through our Coast Guard—if we sobriety, and I applaud him for that. mind and point of view. don’t have the money appropriated, Mr. Botticelli’s personal life experi- There is another reason. Mrs. Merkel then that, to this Senator, is inexcus- ences have provided him a unique per- is in town today, and her position is able. spective on the epidemic facing our Na- that she does not want Europe to pro- This is all over a dispute about immi- tion. When he joined me at a recent vide lethal assistance. Well, Germany, gration because some people want to roundtable I convened in Boston about of course, is not sharing a geographic have it their way and only their way, this crisis, he spoke about it in human line with the former Soviet Union, now and therefore, they cannot stand that terms. He reminded us that there is a Russia, and Germany is not feeling the the President has the legal authority family, a loved one, a friend, or a child heat, even though a major component to issue an Executive order. That is not behind each and every one of these sta- and member of NATO, like so many of the way to protect ourselves against tistics. His openness about his own the other NATO members farther to all of these adversaries. struggles and his path to recovery the east. When I came to Washington as a helped shed much needed light on the Some of the Baltic States—Estonia, young Congressman many moons ago, issue of addiction, which has lurked Latvia, Lithuania—have substantial it was very clearly understood that too long in the shadows of shame and Russian populations. They are fright- partisan politics stopped at the water’s stigma. I think his story helps others ened of the realistic possibility of edge. When it came to matters of na- to seek treatment and begin a life of Putin, who has successfully taken a tional security, there were no partisan recovery. He truly is leading by his Russian-speaking part of Ukraine— politics. When it came to matters of own personal example. The drug problems facing our coun- namely, Crimea, which fell into his foreign policy, there were no partisan try have changed dramatically since hand like a ripe plum—now moving on politics. Oh my, how times have the Office of National Drug Control other parts of eastern Ukraine to es- changed. Now, with the injection of Policy was created in 1988. Mr. Botti- tablish a land bridge down to Crimea. ideological politics, it is time for us to celli has an excellent understanding of What they fear is that suddenly the move on. the mission of this office, the changing Russian army will amass on their bor- f der and use as a pretext, as Putin has needs of the addiction community, and DISCOVERY SATELLITE the urgency for solutions to halting done in eastern Ukraine, the coming in Mr. NELSON. Madam President, the the rise of substance use disorders in and rescuing and protecting of the Rus- third and last subject I wish to address this country. I believe he is going to sian-speaking elements of those par- is the launch of a major spacecraft/sat- make a superlative Director, bringing ticular countries, particularly in the his strong heart, keen mind, and Baltics. There is a huge percentage of ellite which will be for the interest of Malden, MA, roots to the Office of Na- the population in Estonia that is Rus- the United States and the free world. tional Drug Control Policy. I am hon- sian, likewise in Latvia and also Lith- Hopefully, that will take place tomor- ored to speak in support of his nomina- uania. row evening around 6 p.m. tion on the floor today and look for- I met with the President of Lith- I was at the Cape last night thinking ward to working with him in the years uania, a woman whom a lot of people that the Discovery satellite was going to come. I recommend in the strongest refer to in very admiring terms as a to be launched atop a Falcon rocket on possible terms Michael Botticelli for tough cookie, and that is apparent pad 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force the Office of Director of the Office of when you meet her. But the concerns Station. All systems were go, save for National Drug Control Policy. about the Russian aggression are clear- the radar system on the eastern test I yield back the remainder of my ly there. They are very concerned that range of the Air Force Operational time. if eastern Ukraine falls, they will be Test and Evaluation Center. The radar The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- next. system went down, and they obviously ator from Florida. I think that is another reason that cannot launch a rocket if they can’t f these courageous people who, after the track it precisely, just in case it were break up of the Soviet Union, had so to err from its course and had to be de- UKRAINE ASSISTANCE many years of corruption and bad gov- stroyed. So it was postponed. It has Mr. NELSON. Madam President, I ernment—now having thrown off the now been rescheduled for tomorrow wish to speak about the Ukraine. Lord shackles of corruption, having a new night at approximately 6 p.m.

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So now we plosion on the face of the Sun, and all We have had many other pictures, have a majority—and depending on that additional radiation starts coming but what they are is a strip here and a how it is phrased, even a potential in what is known as solar wind to the snippet there, and they are all stitched supermajority—in the Senate saying United States, we can prepare for that together—even though they were taken that climate change is real. nuclear radiation and save our sat- at different times—to make a com- Now, most every serious person in ellites, save certain electrical grid sys- posite of what the Earth looks like. public life either admits the basic facts tems, and warn pilots who are flying a What the satellite Discovery will do, of climate change or is on their way to route over the poles where the mag- as its camera looks straight back at getting there, and that is a good thing. netic field of the Earth does not pro- Earth, taking about 13 photographs in Now the question is: What should we tect and repel against the nuclear radi- a 24-hour period, since the satellite is do? Given our regional differences, ide- ation coming from the Sun, which is between the Earth and the Sun, it is ological differences, and the partisan extremely important to commercial able to look back with the telephoto divide, what comes next? satellites, commercial systems on the lens and it will always see the sunlit Later this year or next, we will see ground, and is especially important to side of the entire side of the Earth as it efforts to repeal a number of important our military warning satellites. rotates on its axis every 24 hours and environmental rules, especially the ad- We are fortunate there is a satellite as it rotates around the Sun every 365 ministration’s clean power plan, which that was put up in the late 1990s. Its ac- days. That will give us a new perspec- will regulate carbon pollution from ex- ronym is ACE. It had a design life of 5 tive of the overview effect of what this isting and new powerplants, but that years, which would have been the early home that we call planet Earth is and too is highly unlikely to result in any- 2000s. This little satellite keeps pro- what it looks like on a daily basis thing other than a Presidential veto. ducing. It measures the solar wind, or every 2 hours. So are there any areas for potential nuclear radiation, coming from the I yield the floor. common ground? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Sun about every 40 minutes. It was sup- I think we saw real glimmers of hope ator from Hawaii. posed to have been dead years ago. It is and possibility during the Keystone de- still perking. f bate. Several of my Republican col- This satellite will replace it and will CLIMATE CHANGE leagues made the argument during the warn us of a nuclear blast—not every 40 debate on Keystone that while climate minutes but much more rapidly, like Mr. SCHATZ. Madam President, the change is a real problem, we must be every 1 or 2 minutes, which will give us Keystone legislation is likely to move aware of how energy costs influence the ability to save our systems on the to the President’s desk this week after economic activity. ground and in orbit. That is one instru- the House takes it up, and he will veto I could not agree more. We don’t hear ment. it. The votes are not there to override Now, since this payload will be at a a veto, either in the Senate or the this often from folks on my side of the neutrally buoyant point where the House. Legislation has a natural debate, but price matters. No climate Earth’s gravitational pull stops and lifecycle, and this piece of legislation policy is a real solution unless it the Sun’s gravitational pull stops— is reaching the end of its lifecycle. This strengthens both the national and called the Lagrangian Point No. 1, or debate is almost over. global economies. As we pursue clean L–1, between the Earth and the Sun— So where are we when it comes to energy, we must understand its im- which is a little less than 1 million American energy policy? The debate pacts on consumers—especially indi- miles from the Earth, and because the that occurred on Keystone was no viduals and families in lower income gravitational pull of the Sun is much doubt an important one, but it was ex- communities—as well as businesses. We greater—it is about 92 million miles actly upside down. Congress and the miss an opportunity to find common from the Sun—it will stay there and media treated the Keystone bill as if it ground if we move too quickly past the constantly look at the Sun in one di- would settle American energy policy questions of cost and the social and rection, and in the other direction it once and for all, when in fact it was economic context in which this transi- looks at the Earth. and is a tiny sliver of debate. American tion is going to occur. These are the other two instruments. energy policy is not defined by one We can contend with these challenges One instrument will constantly meas- project or one piece of infrastructure, in Congress through a legislative solu- ure the heat coming from the Sun that however contentious it may be. tion. We can create incentives, create is being absorbed by the Earth, and In order to have a real energy con- market-based mechanisms, look at re- that instrument then also measures versation, we have to agree on the gional differences, and fund R&D to the amount of heat that is reflected off facts, and this body cannot be the only help develop new and less-expensive so- of the Earth and radiated back out into place where there is a lack of con- lutions. EPA certainly has the author- space. sensus on the basic facts. That is why ity and the obligation under the law to So if you want to measure exactly Senator WHITEHOUSE’s amendment, my regulate carbon and other greenhouse how the Earth is heating up, you get amendment, Senator HOEVEN’s amend- gases. I support the President’s Clean this very precise measurement of what ment, and those of many others were Power Plan because carbon pollution is is being absorbed minus what is being so important. real and it ought to be regulated under radiated back out into space, and you Last month’s climate votes were illu- the Clean Air Act. If we want to be will know exactly how much heat the minating and encouraging. First, Sen- more comprehensive and if we want to Earth is absorbing and how this planet ator WHITEHOUSE’s language, which be more nuanced and more flexible and is heating up. simply stated that climate change was more responsive to communities, we The final instrument is one that was not a hoax, received a nearly unani- need a bill. Structured properly, a bill conceived of by then-Vice President Al mous vote. Believe it or not, that is has the advantage of creating economi- Gore, who at my invitation was there progress. My amendment, which stated cally efficient solutions that can re- yesterday. I don’t know if he is going that climate change is real, caused by duce carbon pollution from a much to be able to stay over until tomorrow humans, and has real and significant wider range of sources. That is why a to see the launch. impacts, received a bare majority of well-designed fee on carbon is critical What Al Gore knew was that 42 years the votes, with five Republicans sup- for our economy and our environment. ago was the last time we had a full sun- porting it. Senator HOEVEN’s amend- I understand the politics are nearly lit picture of the Earth. It was by the ment had similar language, as well as impossible right now, but if we think

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Will it reduce pollution? achieve greater pollution reductions at that requires us to do the kind of basic There are a few areas where we are a much lower social and economic cost. research that private companies can going to fight—there is no avoiding it— So once the Clean Power Plan is estab- eventually use. A relatively small in- and that is OK. But there is, for the lished, once it is litigated, and once it crease in research funding—both on the first time since I arrived, a glimmer of is full-on reality, I believe there may fossil and renewable side—has been hope that we may be able to find com- be room for compromise. shown to make an enormous impact on mon ground on some of these issues One more point on the issue of price. our economy. Investments in renew- and begin a serious discussion about We have to do our calculations on an able and fossil fuel electricity genera- tackling American energy policy and all-in basis. That includes tax expendi- tion, distribution, and transmission climate change. tures, environmental damage, health systems, grid stability and security, I yield the floor. impacts, and other so-called and fuel systems will enable America Madam President, I suggest the ab- externalities. There is plenty of good to lead in energy for decades to come. sence of a quorum. research which indicates that clean en- These are the kinds of investments The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ergy technology is already competitive we would see in a comprehensive en- clerk will call the roll. with fossil fuel technology when all ergy bill. I was so encouraged last week The bill clerk proceeded to call the costs are added in. Additionally, the that the chairwoman of the Energy and roll. cost of solar, wind, and energy effi- Natural Resources Committee, the Mr. MURPHY. Madam President, I ciency is dropping precipitously and in Senator from Alaska, has indicated her ask unanimous consent that the order many places is competing successfully desire to pursue comprehensive legisla- for the quorum call be rescinded. in the free market, even before we con- tion this Congress. The Senator from The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sider the costs of pollution. Alaska is a very skilled bipartisan leg- objection, it is so ordered. We will have a couple of battles that islator, and I am looking forward to f are unavoidable—on the Clean Power working with her on these issues. I am GUN VIOLENCE Plan and likely another run at Key- especially encouraged by her openness stone—but there are a couple of areas to climate provisions as part of that Mr. MURPHY. Madam President, this that in my view don’t have to be a bat- bill, something she mentioned as re- is the first time I have come to the tle. They are energy efficiency and en- cently as last week. Just as she has lis- floor to speak on this issue while the ergy research. tened to the concerns I and others have Senator from Iowa has been presiding. We ought to start with the Shaheen- raised about climate change during the Over the last 2 years, since the mass Portman energy efficiency legislation. Keystone debate, so should we listen to tragedy in my State, in Sandy Hook, I have little doubt that Democrats her call for reliable, affordable, clean, CT, I have come to the floor once every would support this as a stand-alone and diverse energy supplies. week or so to give voice to victims of bill. Energy efficiency is just common Several energy proposals contained gun violence all across this country. I sense, and the energy experts remind within the President’s fiscal year budg- have told the story of the beautiful 6- us of an idea our mothers and fathers et could become a part of a bipartisan and 7-year-olds as well as the teachers taught us growing up: waste not, want bill, including ideas to more fully pro- and professionals who were killed that not. In other words, the straightest mote carbon capture and sequestration day. line toward saving money for people, technologies and protect coal workers The fact is that every day across this businesses, and institutions is to help and their communities as we transi- country there are two to three Sandy them adopt the latest energy efficiency tion. The concerns of communities that Hooks that happen. There are 86 people practices and technologies. have coal-based economies are real and killed by guns every day in this coun- Even this has unfortunately become legitimate and I believe any true cli- try, 2,600 a month, and over 30,000 a a partisan issue in the last several Con- mate solution must prioritize solutions year. The statistics, unfortunately, gresses with people worried that light for every American. The President rec- have not compelled this body to action. bulb efficiency standards were part of ognized that and proposed $55 million We have done nothing—zero—about some Orwellian plot. But that is not next year to help affected communities this national tragedy since Sandy what these Department of Energy diversify their economies, offer job Hook. That is a stain upon the con- standards do, and it is not what Sha- training, and ensure a good transition. science of this body that is impossible heen-Portman does. This will require compromise. It will to erase. My hope is that by coming to At its core, energy efficiency is sim- require those of us on the left to con- the floor and speaking about who these ply this: Use less but get the same re- cede that fossil fuels aren’t going to people actually are, maybe it will sult. Using less means paying less. Get- disappear instantaneously, and it will prompt us to have a conversation ting the same result means not having require those on the right to recognize about how we can make sure these to sacrifice our way of life. The idea is that investing in clean energy tech- numbers aren’t eliminated; they are not to ask people to do without, the nologies doesn’t necessarily mean pick- never going to go away but to make idea is to just get more for our money. ing winners and losers. We have wind sure they are lower, that they are less It is an old-school, conservative idea. energy in nearly all States—in fact, than these numbers, the highest in the Of course the Shaheen-Portman bill more in Republican than in Democratic developed world. doesn’t cost the taxpayers a dime, and States—and we have tea party mem- Let me speak first about an extraor- projections are that it will create near- bers everywhere who love the freedom dinary young man, 44 years old, who ly 200,000 jobs. and liberty that distributed genera- was killed on January 20—just about 2 I also think there is a lot of room for tion—rooftop solar—offers. We also weeks ago—in Boston, MA. His name good bipartisan work in advanced tech- have clean energy progressives, includ- was Dr. Michael Davidson. He was shot nology research in the energy space— ing myself, who understand that we by a gunman who walked into Brigham the kind the Department of Energy did have to deal with the energy system we and Women’s Hospital. The gunman for the State of Hawaii in developing a have, not the one we wish we had. was the relative of someone who had grid system that can accommodate un- The areas I have mentioned are not been under the care of Dr. Davidson precedented levels of intermittent re- the only opportunities for bipartisan who clearly had some major illness newable energy, the kind that made compromise, but we do need to start a that prompted him to think he could major advances in hydraulic frac- dialogue, either on the floor, in com- solve his grief by shooting the doctor turing, the kind that has helped the mittees or in informal discussions, who had cared for his loved one. Dr. price of solar panels drop 80 percent about what we can actually do. As we Davidson was known at Brigham and since 2008, the kind that is making consider a policy solution, let’s ask the Women’s Hospital for his gentle way

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He wanted to be what he did that day, nor what Mr. over the next 2 years in our—I would a cardiovascular surgeon from the time Brinsley was thinking in his head when argue—very backward national back- he was a little boy, which is a pretty he drove to New York to carry out ground check laws. exceptional thing. As renowned as he those heinous murders. I thank you for listening and some of was as a physician, what he truly will What we know is we have largely my colleagues for being on the floor be remembered for was for being a fa- abandoned the mentally ill in this today. I know we have a number of peo- ther to three children, and he and his country. We lock them up in prisons ple who want to speak. I will continue wife were waiting for their fourth to rather than treating their underlying to come to the floor so my colleagues arrive, due this April. illnesses. Over the course of the last can hear the stories of people such as At his funeral nearly 1,000 people half a decade, 4,000 inpatient psy- Officer Ramos, Officer Liu, and heroes were there to hear his wife say: chiatric beds have been closed all such as Dr. Michael Davidson so that By now, you’ve all heard that my husband, across this country, forcing more of maybe the voices of these victims can Michael Davidson, was a superb physician. the mentally ill out on the streets and prompt us to action. Perhaps, most importantly, he cared im- into prison and into crisis. You know, I yield the floor. mensely for his patients and their families. the Federal law authorizing the fund- f That is why the fact that a patient’s family ing we send to mental health work in member would take Michael away from us this country—SAMHSA, that is the AUTHORIZATION ON USE OF makes it all the more devastating. agency—has not been reauthorized in a MILITARY FORCE A brilliant surgeon and a wonderful decade. We haven’t even debated men- Mr. INHOFE. Madam President, father taken away from us at age 44 in tal health policy on the floor of this along with Senator HATCH, we have a Boston, MA. Senate for a decade. No wonder we concern we want to share with this Everyone by now has heard the story have a system that is in crisis. body. One of the reasons I do is because from December 20, where two New It means in the absence of Federal I had planned to go ahead and intro- York City police officers were killed by leadership, private organizations are duce the bill having to do with the a mentally ill man who drove to New stepping up to the plate. Sandy Hook AUMF. In fact, I actually had intro- York with the intention of killing po- promised—the group of parents of duced it a year ago, but I understand lice officers. Wenjian Liu had been in many of those children who were killed now we are coming into an agreement this country almost 20 years to the has taken up a cause called No One and Senator HATCH and I stand to- day—an American dream story personi- Eats Alone. It is a wonderful cause in gether to speak about the need for the fied. His family came to this country which students in high school, middle new AUMF, authorization for use of from China to seek a better life. He school, and elementary school cafe- military force, against the terrorist or- came here on Christmas Eve, 1994. He terias are asked to seek out one or two ganization known as ISIS or ISIL, or wanted to be a police officer because he children who often eat alone, who are whatever you want to call it, in order wanted to give back to his community. socially isolated at school, and to to answer any legal question as to the Liu once said: reach out and do small things such as authority the President has to defend I know that being a cop is dangerous but I sitting with them during lunch to re- the American people and demonstrate must do it. If I don’t do it and you don’t do move some sense of social isolation our commitment to the global coali- it, then who is going to do it? that comes often with children who tion in defeating this radical Islamic It is that kind of commitment that bring mental illness or learning dis- organization. was shown by him that day by the very abilities to school. I have always contended the Presi- fact that he was in the car. He wasn’t That effort is admirable, and it will dent had this authority anyway. In scheduled to work, but he volunteered make a difference. But it speaks to the fact, I can remember a year ago he said to work a fill-in shift when a fellow of- fact those groups have to step in and he did. I now understand the President ficer was late. That is just how he was. do things such as the No One Eats will be sending to Congress his own Rafael Ramos, otherwise known as Alone campaign because Congress isn’t version of the AUMF this week. I will Ralph Ramos, was in that car as well. stepping up to the plate and doing any- read it with interest. He wanted to be a police officer so thing about these numbers: 31,000 a Over the past 6 months, ISIS, or badly that when he was preparing to year, 2,600 a month, 86 a day. You know ISIL, has expanded its control in Iraq join the police academy, he took a pe- what my feelings are on this. I don’t and Syria. They continue to recruit tition door to door throughout his think it is just about mental health followers worldwide. We saw just the whole neighborhood asking for his programming and funding. I think it is other day what happened when we had neighbors to testify to his character. ridiculous 90 percent of Americans the King of Jordan here and we had the He is remembered as a good police offi- think you should have to go through a opportunity to be with him when he cer but also as someone who shoveled background check in order to buy a got the very sad news of what happened all the sidewalks in his neighborhood, gun, yet we still won’t move forward to his F–16 pilot being burned alive. I took his two boys to a nearby park with expanded background checks, and happened to be with him in Syria just over and over to play basketball, al- the majority of Americans think that a month before that. I am talking ways with a smile on his face. He was dangerous assault weapons should be about with the King of Jordan. hours away from becoming a lay chap- for the police and for our military and We know firsthand what is going on. lain. One of his dreams was to go into not be able to get into the hands of It is my hope the President’s proposed the ministry. He is remembered by young, troubled men such as Adam AUMF will include all the authorities friends and family as someone com- Lanza to be used in mass murder. needed to execute his strategy to stop mitted to his family, committed to his In the absence over the next 2 years ISIS and the President provides Con- job, but also committed to his faith. of our ability to come to an agreement gress with that strategy as part of any These two police officers were killed on changing our gun laws so they re- approval for an AUMF. by a man named Ismaaiyl Brinsley. He flect where the vast majority of the The President’s proposed AUMF was a deeply mentally ill man, some- American public is, let’s at least take should not contain restrictions on U.S. one who had tried to commit suicide on the mental health crisis in this forces or time or geographic limita- and who had become completely iso- country. Let’s at least decide we are tions. An AUMF should authorize the lated from his family and from his going to plus-up resources for commu- use of all necessary and appropriate peers. When I read his story, it struck nity mental health providers. We are force anywhere where ISIS or any suc- me as not completely dissimilar from going to rebuild inpatient capacity. We cessor organization is operating until the story in Newtown, CT, Adam are going to recognize that as angry as we accomplish our strategy.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Feb 10, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09FE6.013 S09FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 9, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S851 At the State of the Union speech last These moves come at a critically im- tate the legislative process by out- month, President Obama specifically portant time as we continue to witness lining some of the elements we believe said—and I am quoting now: the spectacles of barbarism perpetrated to be most crucial for ensuring the suc- I call on this Congress to show the world by the so-called Islamic State, or cess of our servicemembers as they that we are united in this mission by passing ISIS—aid workers and journalists grue- confront this great evil. a resolution to authorize the use of force somely beheaded; Christians tortured First, the authorization should clear- against ISIL. We need that authority. and murdered for refusing to convert; ly articulate that the executive branch That was a quote from his State of and most recently, a captured coalition is authorized to use force—employed in the Union Message. Quite frankly, he pilot burned alive. accordance with the law of armed con- had already stated before he had that These acts are just a glimpse of the flict—against the Islamic State. authority. I am not going to argue undiluted savagery unleashed by this Second, the authorization should be about that. Let’s just make sure to terrorist organization on the large flexible enough to be utilized not only eliminate all doubts. swath of territory in Iraq and Syria against the Islamic State as it appears Subsequent official White House that it controls. Even beyond its hor- today, but also in whatever form the statements have called for a ‘‘right- rific human rights violations, the Is- organization takes going forward. This sized, modernized AUMF...it would lamic State threatens to destabilize flexibility should also include the au- send a powerful signal to the citizens of the entire Middle East and it is at- thority to use force against organiza- this country, the citizens of our allies, tempting to undo all that was accom- tions that are associated with or mate- and to our enemies.’’ plished by our servicemembers in 8 rially supporting the Islamic State. It was on January 23 that the Chair- years of blood and sacrifice in Iraq. Finally, and most importantly, the man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen- Most troubling of all, the Islamic authorization should not impose any eral Dempsey said—and I am going to State serves as a safe haven for ter- artificial and unnecessary limita- quote General Dempsey’s entire quote rorist training and planning, similar to tions—such as those based on time, ge- because I think he is the No. 1 guy. He Afghanistan prior to the September 11 ography, and type of force—that could is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of attacks. With the Islamic State’s stat- interfere with our strategic objective Staff, the one who should be the best ed intention to ‘‘raise the flag of Allah of defeating the Islamic State. qualified to make these decisions. in the White House’’ and kill ‘‘hun- Unfortunately, many have suggested He said: dreds of millions’’ in a worldwide ‘‘reli- including such artificial limitations on I think in the crafting of the AUMF, all op- the use of force in a future authoriza- tions should be on the table, and then we can gious cleansing,’’ there can be no doubt debate whether we want to use them. But the this organization poses a clear and tion. Specifically, many have discussed authorization should be there...In particular, present danger to the national security prohibiting the use of ground forces as it shouldn’t constrain activities geographi- of the United States and to our allies, well as providing an expiration date for cally, because ISIL knows no boundaries, not only in the Middle East but the authorization. These are restric- [and] doesn’t recognize any boundaries—in throughout the world. Accordingly, we tions the Islamic State could use to its fact it’s their intention to erase all bound- must fight and defeat this dangerous advantage. If we are telling the Islamic aries to their benefit. Constraints on time, terrorist organization. State upfront we will not use ground or a ‘‘sunset clause,’’ I just don’t think it’s It is therefore incumbent upon us as forces, will they not tailor their strat- necessary. I think the nation should speak of its intent to confront this radical ideological legislators to ensure we provide all the egy around that fact? If we advertise barbaric group and leave the option until we tools necessary for defeating the when the authorization expires at an can deal with it. enemy. Personally, I agree with the arbitrary date and time, will they not That is all a quote from General Mar- Obama administration’s previous de- hunker down and wait for that date? tin Dempsey, the Chairman of the termination that the President has Why would we not only unilaterally Joint Chiefs of Staff. I think we need ample powers to conduct operations impose limitations as to which types of to listen to it. I don’t think the imme- against the Islamic State under article tools and tactics our servicemembers diate need for an AUMF could be put II of the Constitution as well as the ex- can use, but then also broadcast those more clearly or succinctly than Gen- isting authorizations for the use of limitations to the enemy? eral Dempsey’s words, and it is my military force passed by Congress in Indeed, we believe that Congress and hope he was intimately involved in the 2001 against Al Qaeda and the Taliban the President should heed the advice of drafting of the administration’s AUMF. in 2002 for Iraq. Nevertheless, I agree the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of It is my understanding we will see with the President that Congress Staff, General Martin Dempsey, who this tomorrow. Again, I, along with should authorize the use of force stated in an interview on January 23, many colleagues—including my good against the Islamic State, not only to 2015, that: friend from Utah—look forward to put to rest any legal questions about I think in the crafting of the AUMF, all op- reading President Obama’s AUMF. We the President’s power to use force, but tions should be on the table, and then we can have to get rid of this monster. also to demonstrate to the world Amer- debate whether we want to use them. But the With that, I yield to my good friend ica’s resolve in this fight against ter- authorization should be there. . . . In par- ticular, it shouldn’t constrain activities geo- from Utah. ror. If we are to pass a new authorization graphically, because ISIL knows no bound- f aries [and] doesn’t recognize any bound- for use of military force, it is critically NATIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES aries—in fact it’s their intention to erase all important to ensure that this new law boundaries to their benefit. . . . Constraints The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- is properly crafted. It will define on time, or a ‘‘sunset clause,’’ I just don’t ator from Utah. against whom and under what condi- think it’s necessary. I think the nation MR. HATCH. Madam President, tions our Nation may direct its na- should speak of its intent to confront this today I rise with my friend, the senior tional might. radical ideological barbaric group and leave Senator from Oklahoma, to discuss Therefore, Senator INHOFE and I feel the option until we can deal with it. some of the most pressing national se- compelled to propose general principles Senators INHOFE and I could not curity issues the Senate is poised to that we believe should guide this ef- agree more. We hope the Congress will confront. These matters include the fort, especially since it appears the enact a new authorization based on the confirmation of Ashton Carter as Sec- President will send his own draft to principles we are outlining here today. retary of Defense, whose nomination I Congress shortly. Senator INHOFE and I I want to thank him. I hope our col- strongly support; and Senator are offering these thoughts with no in- leagues will take this seriously and AYOTTE’s Guantanamo Bay detainee tention to undermine careful consider- hopefully we can turn this mess transfer bill, of which I am a cospon- ation of the President’s proposal by the around. sor. Indeed, I applaud the expeditious Senate’s national security committees. I suggest the absence of a quorum. consideration of Senator AYOTTE’s bill Furthermore, we do not at all wish to The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. GARDNER). in the Armed Services Committee complicate the efforts to reach con- The clerk will call the roll. under the leadership of Senator sensus by laying down demands. Far The bill clerk proceeded to call the MCCAIN. from it. Rather, our intent is to facili- roll.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Feb 10, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09FE6.021 S09FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S852 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 9, 2015 Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I ask law enforcement will always play a creased commitment to early interven- unanimous consent that the order for vital role in protecting citizens from tion and education, treatment, and the quorum call be rescinded. drug-related crime, Mr. Botticelli rec- smart criminal justice policies. While THE PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ognizes that addiction is a disease—one the scope of the challenge is immense, objection, it is so ordered. that can be successfully prevented and Mr. Botticelli has us going in the right f treated using the same evidence-based direction. Having listened to him, hav- approach we use for other public health ing talked to him, I am really hopeful CONCLUSION OF MORNING challenges. he will help get us ahead of addiction, BUSINESS Mr. Botticelli’s nomination was re- and help end the misery it inflicts on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning ported out of the Senate Judiciary individuals, families, and our commu- business is closed. Committee unanimously by voice vote nities. I urge my fellow Senators to f last year and again last week. I am vote for his immediate confirmation. pleased that he continued to receive EXECUTIVE SESSION Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I strong, bipartisan support from the full wish to express my strong support for Senate here today. As director of Michael Botticelli as nominee to be the NOMINATION OF MICHAEL P. BOT- ONDCP, Mr. Botticelli will help to co- Director of the Office of National Drug TICELLI TO BE DIRECTOR OF NA- ordinate drug-control activities across Control Policy. TIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY the Federal Government. This includes Mr. Botticelli has more than two dec- critical efforts such as administering The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ades of experience supporting those funding for Drug-Free Communities who have been affected by substance the previous order, the Senate will pro- grants and High Intensity Drug Traf- ceed to executive session to consider use and abuse. ficking Areas. It is no small task. Just Prior to joining the Office of Na- the following nomination, which the last week, the President requested over clerk will report. tional Drug Control Policy in 2012, $12 billion for demand reduction pro- when he was confirmed as the Deputy The bill clerk read the nomination of grams. This represents the largest Michael P. Botticelli, of the District of Director, Mr. Botticelli served as the commitment to treating and pre- director of the Bureau of Substance Columbia, to be Director of National venting drug addiction in our Nation’s Drug Control Policy. Abuse Services at the Massachusetts history, and it is badly needed. Department of Public Health. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Much of the country is now con- While there, he expanded prevention, the previous order, there will be 30 fronting a rising challenge: addiction treatment, and recovery services, and minutes of debate equally divided. to heroin and powerful painkillers. My worked to implement evidence-based Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I suggest home State of Vermont has not been programs, including a youth treatment the absence of a quorum. spared, and it has attracted much at- system, early intervention and treat- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tention for its struggles with opioid ment programs, and overdose preven- clerk will call the roll. abuse. In fact, the film ‘‘The Hungry tion programs. The bill clerk proceeded to call the Heart’’ provides a powerful portrayal of During Mr. Botticelli’s tenure as di- roll. the damage this addiction has inflicted rector of the Bureau of Substance Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask on Vermont families. I was honored to Abuse Services, he confronted the unanimous consent that the order for host a screening of this moving film issues of heroin and prescription drug the quorum call be rescinded. with Michael Botticelli last May. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without However in many ways, Vermont is abuse head-on and worked to ensure objection, it is so ordered. ahead of the Nation. We in Vermont that police officers in Quincy, MA were Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, Millions long ago recognized the problem and trained and equipped to resuscitate of American families are struggling began developing new approaches to overdose victims using naloxone, an with an unrelenting addiction to con- address it. Dedicated Vermonters emergency opioid overdose reversal trolled substances. This is nothing new working in the traditional roles of pre- medication. and that is the unfortunate part about vention, treatment, and law enforce- Since October 2010, Quincy police of- it. But after decades of taking the ment came together around common ficers have administered naloxone 220 wrong path toward treating drug abuse, goals and shared strategies. These com- times, almost always resulting in suc- it appears that we are finally in the munity partnerships have produced in- cessful overdose reversal. This program midst of a fundamental shift in the novative and successful programs such has been replicated in communities way we are going to focus and approach as the Rapid Intervention Community throughout the country. this issue. Court in Burlington, and Project VI- As chairman of the Senate Caucus on For years we simply considered drug SION in Rutland. Last year, the Judici- International Narcotics Control, I had abuse as a crime, to be dealt with by ary Committee held a hearing in the opportunity to work closely with police, prosecutors, and prisons. There Vermont on this issue. As a lifelong Mr. Botticelli during his time as Dep- is now, however, a near consensus that Vermonter, what hit me is how every- uty Director and Acting Director of the addiction must be viewed as a public body came together for this hearing— Office of National Drug Control Policy. health issue. This requires coordinated Republicans, Democrats, Independents, Most recently, Mr. Botticelli testi- investments in prevention and treat- law enforcement, defense counsels, fied at a hearing I chaired to address ment. Law enforcement agencies would clergy, teachers, medical professionals, America’s addiction to prescription rather not arrest the same offenders parents and often those who have been opioids and heroin, where he empha- over and over without dealing with the abusers. We all realize there is no sin- sized the need for increased prescriber underlying addiction. Treating that ad- gle answer, but we can do it better education to reduce prescription drug diction—rather than just punishing the than we have for decades. abuse and expanded access to naloxone addict—is often the more effective, First responders are saving the lives nationwide. more humane, and less costly ap- of addicts throughout the State by car- In addition, Mr. Botticelli has com- proach. rying naloxone. This will save their life mitted to working with my office to There is perhaps no greater advocate instead of some who would die of an address the import, manufacture, and for this shift in thinking than Michael overdose. Evidence-based prevention distribution of dangerous synthetic Botticelli. Throughout his career in and treatment services have been ex- drugs, which take far too many lives, public health he has worked to bridge tended to all corners of Vermont, and far too early. At a previous hearing on gaps between law enforcement, health barriers to recovery have been signifi- the topic, he provided valuable insight care, and education providers. As act- cantly reduced. That is the most im- into the threat that synthetic drugs ing director for the Office of National portant part. pose and it is my hope that we can con- Drug Control Policy, ONDCP, he has These are all strategies that the tinue to work together as the Senate made clear that we cannot ‘‘incar- ONDCP promotes. Mr. Botticelli under- considers legislation to address this cerate addiction out of people.’’ While stands that success requires an in- threat.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Feb 10, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09FE6.016 S09FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 9, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S853 Mr. Botticelli has also been very Coats Hirono Portman offer my warmest wishes for peace and clear about the fact that marijuana re- Collins Inhofe Reed prosperity in the coming year. Coons Isakson Reid mains illegal under the Federal Con- Corker Johnson Risch trolled Substances Act, and has done Cornyn Kaine Rounds f much to disavow the notion that mari- Cotton King Rubio Crapo Kirk juana is harmless. Sanders Cruz Klobuchar Sasse WHO’S THE BOSS? THE ‘‘JOINT EM- As a person in recovery himself, Mr. Daines Lankford Schatz PLOYER’’ STANDARD, AMERICAN Botticelli brings a unique perspective Donnelly Leahy Schumer SMALL BUSINESSES AND EM- Durbin Lee Scott to the Office of National Drug Control Enzi Manchin PLOYMENT GROWTH Sessions Policy. I believe this perspective will Ernst Markey Shaheen Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I enable him to successfully implement a Feinstein McCaskill Shelby ask unanimous consent that a copy of national drug control strategy that Fischer McConnell Flake Menendez Stabenow my remarks at the Senate Health, Edu- recognizes the need for both supply and Franken Merkley Sullivan Tester cation, Labor and Pensions Committee demand reduction and appropriately Gardner Mikulski hearing last week be printed in the incorporates an effective public health Gillibrand Murkowski Thune Tillis RECORD. approach that is coupled with law en- Graham Murphy Grassley Murray Udall There being no objection, the mate- forcement efforts. Hatch Nelson Warner rial was ordered to be printed in the I look forward to continuing to work Heinrich Paul Warren RECORD, as follows: with Mr. Botticelli as he leads the Of- Heitkamp Perdue Whitehouse Heller Peters Wyden WHO’S THE BOSS? THE ‘‘JOINT EMPLOYER’’ fice of National Drug Control Policy in NOT VOTING—8 STANDARD, AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESSES implementing a whole of government AND EMPLOYMENT GROWTH Cochran Moran Vitter approach to combatting illegal and il- This morning we are having a hearing licit drug use. Hoeven Roberts Wicker McCain Toomey about who qualifies as a joint employer in I believe Michael Botticelli will serve the National Labor Relations Board’s view. with distinction as the Director of the The nomination was confirmed. This hearing this morning is about a pend- Office of National Drug Control Policy, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ing National Labor Relations Board decision and I urge my colleagues to confirm his the previous order, the motion to re- that could destroy a small business oppor- nomination. consider is considered made and laid tunity for more than 700,000 Americans. Mr. LEAHY. I suggest the absence of upon the table, and the President will These men and women are franchisees. They operate health clubs, barber shops, auto a quorum. be immediately notified of the Senate’s action. parts shops, child care centers, neighborhood The PRESIDING OFFICER. The restaurants, music stores, cleaning services, clerk will call the roll. f and much more. They use the brand name of The assistant legislative clerk pro- LEGISLATIVE SESSION companies like Planet Fitness, Merry Maids ceeded to call the roll. or Panera Bread. They may work 12 hours a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I ask unani- day serving customers, meeting a payroll, ate will resume legislative session. mous consent that the order for the dealing with government regulations, paying The majority leader. taxes, and trying to make a profit. quorum call be rescinded. f We live at a time when Democrats and Re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without publicans bemoan the fact that it’s getting objection, it is so ordered. MORNING BUSINESS harder and harder to climb the economic lad- Under the previous order, the ques- der of success in our country. Successfully Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I operating a franchise business is today one tion is, Will the Senate advise and con- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- sent to the nomination of Michael P. of the most important ways to do that. Why ate be in a period of morning business, would the pending decision by the National Botticelli, of the District of Columbia, with Senators permitted to speak to be Director of National Drug Con- Labor Relations Board threaten this very therein for up to 10 minutes each. American way of life, knocking the ladder trol Policy? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without out from under hundreds of thousands of Mr. ENZI. I ask for the yeas and objection, it is so ordered. Americans? The board and its General Coun- nays. sel are pursuing a change to what is called The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a f the ‘‘joint employer’’ standard. This stand- sufficient second? CELEBRATING THE LUNAR NEW ard, or test, has since 1984 required that for There appears to be a sufficient sec- YEAR a business to be considered a joint employer, ond. it must hold direct control over the terms Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today and conditions of a worker’s employment—to The clerk will call the roll. in celebration of the Lunar New Year, decide that, the NLRB looks at who hires The assistant legislative clerk called an important and festive holiday for and fires, sets work hours, picks uniforms, the roll. people of Asian and Pacific Islander issues directions to employees, determines Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators heritage around the world. Lunar New compensation, handles day to day super- are necessarily absent: the Senator Year celebrations not only sustain im- vision, and conducts recordkeeping. from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), the portant cultural traditions that have Under the changes the NLRB is now con- Senator from North Dakota (Mr. sidering, it would take just indirect control been practiced for centuries, but also over the employees’ terms and conditions of HOEVEN), the Senator from Arizona provide a moment to reflect upon the employment, or even unexercised potential (Mr. MCCAIN), the Senator from Kansas many contributions made by the Asian to control working conditions, or where ‘‘in- (Mr. MORAN), the Senator from Kansas and Pacific Islander community in Ne- dustrial realities’’ otherwise made it essen- (Mr. ROBERTS), the Senator from Penn- vada and across the globe. tial to meaningful collective bargaining. sylvania (Mr. TOOMEY), the Senator In my home State of Nevada, the So what could this mean for these more from Louisiana (Mr. VITTER), and the Asian American community is among than 700,000 franchisees and employers? Senator from Mississippi (Mr. WICKER). the fastest growing in the United These franchise companies will find it much The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. more practical to own all their stores and States. From 2000 to 2010, the Asian restaurants and day care centers themselves. LANKFORD). Are there any other Sen- American population in Nevada more There will be many more company-owned ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? than doubled. Chinese Americans, outposts, rather than franchisee-owned small The result was announced—yeas 92, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders businesses. nays 0, as follows: have greatly enriched Nevada’s history Franchisees tell me they expect [Rollcall Vote No. 54 Ex.] and culture, and I am pleased to stand ‘‘franchisors would be compelled to try to es- YEAS—92 today in recognition of these commu- tablish control over staffing decisions and nities as they prepare for the upcoming daily operations. . . . franchisees would lose Alexander Blunt Cantwell their independence and become de facto em- Ayotte Booker Capito festivities. ployees of the franchisor.’’ Baldwin Boozman Cardin This year, families and communities Barrasso Boxer Carper This case doesn’t just affect franchisees, it Bennet Brown Casey in Nevada and across the world will will affect every business that uses a subcon- Blumenthal Burr Cassidy welcome the Year of the Sheep, and I tractor or contracts out for any service.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:32 Feb 10, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09FE6.028 S09FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S854 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 9, 2015 That includes most of the 5.7 million busi- road line into it. Construction of road- the Year 19 times. He is a member of nesses under NLRB jurisdiction in America— beds and trestles for the steel rails the Poplar Bluff Sports Hall of Fame, because most businesses contract for some took place in 1914, and depots were cre- the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, and service. Consider a local bicycle shop that con- ated as loading spots. When people of the NJCAA Hall of Fame. tracts out its cleaning service under a cost this area learned that the railroad was Coach Bess is one of the best basket- plus provision, in which the cleaner is paid coming, speculators made investments ball coaches to ever blow a whistle in for all of its expenses to a certain limit, plus in villages that would be affected. A college basketball, and this month, he a profit. If this arrangement is interpreted to new village was also created. The West became the first college basketball create ‘‘indirect control’’ or have Jefferson Land Company mapped a coach ever to reach 1,200 victories. This ‘‘unexercised potential’’ over working condi- farming area in a valley between two is a tremendous feat for a coach in any tions—they could trigger joint employer ob- mountains and sold lots for commer- sport, at any level. ligations. Same thing with a local restaurant that outsources all of its baked goods under cial and residential uses. Developers Prior to his record-setting career at a contract that includes penalties for being and their purchasers were ready when Three Rivers College, Coach Bess had a late or delivering substandard goods—it the first train arrived. The West Jeffer- very successful record at the high could be considered a joint employer of the son depot was central and most promi- school level when coaching at bakery employees. nent. As part of its official recognition Lesterville, Anniston, and Oran. Over a What does it mean to be a joint employer? by the State Legislature in 1915, the 12-year period, these Bess-era teams First, you are required to engage in collec- won over 250 games, ending in appro- tive bargaining, and are on the hook for all town acquired for its governance a of the agreements made in collective bar- mayor and aldermen. priate fashion with his Oran team play- gaining, such as salaries, healthcare cov- Passenger service was added by the ing for the Missouri Class M State erage, and pension obligations. It often takes railroad company and enjoyed by Championship. Oran lost that game 76– weeks or months of an employer’s time and many. Then, as the years went by, per- 74, yet the Bess legacy was only begin- hefty legal costs to negotiate agreements. sonal automobiles, paved roads, freight ning. Being considered a joint employer also trucks and passenger buses created new The leadership and dedication that eliminates protection from what are called Gene Bess demonstrates as a basket- ‘‘secondary boycotts.’’ Current law does not transportation options. There were no allow a union to boycott companies that do more large tracts of virgin timber to be ball coach, does not stop on the court. business with their employer in an attempt harvested. Railroad operation declined Instead, it translates into his personal to apply to pressure to their employer. If the in profitability and the end came in and public life. He has been married for secondary company is instead deemed a joint 1977. The rails were taken up and trains nearly 54 years and is a deacon at the employer, the union will be able to picket became a romantic memory for the First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff. and boycott. people of West Jefferson. Trains re- He and his wife Nelda have two chil- Imagine being an employer and having main today as images which we see in dren, Janell Hartmann and Brian, one these legal, financial and time burdens of the Raiders’ assistant coaches, and placed upon you by a union representing em- the local history museum diorama and ployees you have no real control over. in some of the beautiful murals on four grandchildren. Faith and family Let me give another example—we have downtown buildings. Murals, galleries, always come before his work, and this several large auto manufacturing plants in studios and dynamic programs now is just one secret to his success. my home state of Tennessee. Let’s say one of identify West Jefferson as an arts com- I ask that all of my colleagues join those plants has a few thousand employees, munity, enhancing its image as a desir- me in congratulating Coach Bess and but thousands of other workers come in and able place in which to live. the Three Rivers Raiders on this rare out of the plant’s gates every day to provide The town of West Jefferson has re- milestone of 1,200 victories, a record goods and services the facility needs to oper- ∑ ate. ceived many accolades for its business that is unsurpassed at any level. These workers are employed and directly and family-friendly environment, low f controlled by subcontractors that provide se- cost of living, lively rebirth of its TRIBUTE TO HELENE GALEN curity, supply auto parts, and staff the com- downtown district, and many other as- ∑ pany lunch room. If the NLRB goes down pects. I join the fine people of West Jef- Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I wish to this road, the plant owner could be forced to ferson as its citizens and leaders cele- take this opportunity to recognize my sit at dozens of different collective bar- brate this historic 100th anniversary. great friend and an extraordinary phi- gaining tables—and be responsible for an- lanthropist in my State, Helene Galen, other employer’s obligations. f So the manufacturer would likely take as who was honored over the weekend much ‘‘in house’’ as it can—and if that move ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS with the Desert AIDS Project’s ‘‘100 comes at the cost of efficiency and innova- Women Award.’’ Helene’s immense con- tion the plant could be relocated elsewhere. tributions throughout California—espe- This example is especially concerning to me TRIBUTE TO GENE BESS cially in her beloved Coachella Val- because more than 100,000 Tennesseans are ∑ Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I wish to ley—have left a legacy that will benefit employed in the auto manufacturing indus- honor Coach Gene Bess of Three Rivers the people of our State for decades to try. College in Poplar Bluff, MO. As a coach As for the subcontractors, they would be come. losing huge clients, which would in turn for Three Rivers College, Gene has had She has worked tirelessly to fight jeopardize more jobs and threaten these busi- an amazing career that has spanned child abuse through the Barbara Si- nesses’ futures. four decades. During that time, he has natra Children’s Center for almost 30 Most business owners are people who want- maintained a winning percentage of 78 years. Her strong support for Jewish ed to run their own business, be their own percent with an average of 27 wins per Family Service of the Desert has pro- boss, and live their dream of providing a year. He has not had a losing season vided critical social services to seniors, much-needed service in their community. This pending decision would ruin that since becoming Three Rivers College’s children and families throughout the dream for many. head coach in 1971. area. A devoted advocate for people liv- Coach Bess has led the Three Rivers ing with HIV and AIDS, she has been a f College Raiders to 17 tournament ap- leader of the Desert AIDS Project’s WEST JEFFERSON, NORTH pearances in the National Junior Col- ‘‘100 Women’’ program, which supports CAROLINA lege Athletic Association, NJCAA tour- women and children affected by HIV Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I wish to nament, where his career record is 41– and AIDS with food, housing and life- pay tribute to the town of West Jeffer- 19. The Raiders have reached the Final saving health care. son, NC. Today, February 9 is the 100th Four of the NJCAA tournament nine Whenever Helene sees an unmet need, anniversary of the charter of this his- times, while winning national cham- she doesn’t wait for someone else to torical town that has become a vibrant pionships in 1979 and 1992. step up. She jumps in with all her community attracting tourists, artists, Gene has been recognized as the heart and all her passion. She led the entrepreneurs, retirees and young fam- NJCAA Coach of the Year twice, the effort to build a new performing arts ilies. Regional Coach of the Year on 18 occa- center and theater at Rancho Mirage Development of rural farmland into a sions, and the Midwest Community High School, which will ensure that town resulted from extending a rail- College Athletic Conference Coach of generations of young people can pursue

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Dr. Hooker’s legacy, accom- Center, an arena that opened in 2006 ity was constructed using recycled ma- plishments, and spirit will live on in and has provided the community an in- terials. our Nation.∑ credible venue for sporting events, con- Idahoans are leading the way in de- certs, and school activities. veloping technological and scientific A former executive in the retail in- advancements that are beneficial f dustry, Helene has used her financial around the world. The exceptional re- savvy and management experience to search and development being con- RECOGNIZING JON PONDER benefit a host of charities and institu- ducted at the Idaho National Labora- ∑ Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, I wish tions. She has served on the boards of tory is an asset to our State and Na- to recognize Jon Ponder for his tireless the Eisenhower Medical Center, the tion. I commend all those on the EIL Palm Springs Art Museum, the project team for their forward-thinking effort in giving others hope for a McCallum Theatre, and the Palm work. Congratulations on receiving brighter future. Mr. Ponder has dedi- Springs International Film Festival. this award. I look forward to con- cated many years to helping adults A devoted mother and grandmother, tinuing to follow your success.∑ exiting various segments of the judi- cial system successfully reenter the Helene truly embodies the saying in f the Jewish tradition, ‘‘Whoever saves a workforce and their local communities, life, it is as if that person has saved the TRIBUTE TO DR. OLIVIA J. as well as rekindle relationships with whole world.’’ Without a doubt, HOOKER their families. He has contributed Helene’s work has saved countless ∑ Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Mr. President, I greatly to the city of Las Vegas by lives, and her impact will be felt in wish to pay tribute to Dr. Olivia J. founding HOPE for Prisoners, Inc., California for many years to come.∑ Hooker, a leader whose commitment to HOPE, which gives ex-offenders the support necessary to reduce the likeli- f service has lifted the lives of many Americans. As the first African Amer- hood of returning to prison. RECOGNIZING THE ENERGY ican woman to serve in Active Duty in INNOVATION LABORATORY Mr. Ponder stands as a shining exam- the U.S. Coast Guard, and as a survivor ple of someone who has devoted his life ∑ Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I wish to of the Tulsa Race Riots and founder of to the betterment of others. He found- commend the Idaho National Lab’s En- the Tulsa Race Riot Commission, Dr. ed HOPE in January of 2012 and has ergy Innovation Laboratory, EIL, for Hooker is a pioneer and role model for since worked to create a strong pro- the facility’s selection as the 2014 Best all to follow. I am especially proud to gram to successfully streamline men Green Project in the Nation by the En- recognize Dr. Hooker on her centennial and women back into society. The pro- gineering News-Record. birthday. gram has graduated over 800 people The recent award is among the grow- During this momentous occasion, we through its leadership workshop who ing list of recognitions the EIL is re- celebrate the legacy of Dr. Olivia J. have gone on to successfully obtain ceiving for the innovative work at the Hooker, whose strength and spirit have full-time jobs. As founder and CEO, Mr. lab. Engineering News-Record also rec- enriched our society. Ponder has contributed greatly to the ognized EIL as the Best Overall Inter- Dr. Hooker was born in Oklahoma in success of the program. mountain Project for the States of 1915. In 1921, her community in Tulsa Idaho, Utah and Montana. Addition- was destroyed in the worst race riot in HOPE services 12 agencies and offers ally, EIL won the 2014 Go Beyond United States history. The Tulsa Race life-skills training, work-readiness Award for the team’s work to reduce Riot caused over 300 fatalities, as well training, and job-development opportu- the lab’s environmental impacts. The as the burning of over 1,000 homes and nities, encouraging those in the pro- lab is also among fewer than 5 percent businesses. gram to work hard to become a posi- of U.S. Green Building Council’s Lead- Following the riot, Dr. Hooker helped tive, contributing member of the com- ership in Energy and Environmental found the Tulsa Race Riot Commission. munity. Mr. Ponder has taken his own Design, LEED, registry research labs The commission served to draft rec- life experiences and used them in a to be Platinum-certified. ommendations for restitution. The ad- positive manner to truly transform the EIL was completed in 2013 following vocacy of Dr. Hooker and her allies led lives of others. His ambition to help the outstanding work of the EIL them to testify before the Oklahoma others is invaluable. He recently re- project team, led by Reed Miller of Or- State Legislature and U.S. Congress. ceived the Leadership Award from the mond Builders and Kath Williams, the Dr. Hooker attended The Ohio State International Church of Las Vegas, a LEED coordinator, and in collabora- University after her family moved to well-deserved honor for all of his hard tion with INL’s Project Management Columbus, OH. After earning a bach- work. Office, Supply Chain Management and elor’s degree, Dr. Hooker applied to I extend my deepest gratitude to Mr. Campus Development Office. The new join the Navy, but was denied because Ponder for his selfless contributions to laboratory provides space for INL re- of her race. Dr. Hooker then applied to the Las Vegas community and the indi- searchers to develop solutions to na- join the Coast Guard, and became the viduals that have benefited from tional energy challenges in advanced first African American female to serve HOPE. His service to Nevada places clean energy and related environ- there. In 1942, Federal legislation cre- him among the outstanding men and mental science while also consoli- ated the U.S. Coast Guard Women’s Re- women of the State. dating some of INL’s research and de- serve—the program known as SPAR. velopment. I commend all those on the Dr. Hooker separated from the Coast Today, I ask my colleagues and all project team-including Ormond Build- Guard at the rank of petty officer 2nd Nevadans to join me in recognizing Mr. ers Inc.; INL; Plan One/Architects; class, with a Good Conduct Medal. Ponder and his work for HOPE, a pro- REL Facilities, LLC; Engineering Sys- Dr. Hooker went on to earn her mas- gram with a mission that is both noble tem Solutions; and others—for their ter’s degree from Teachers College at and necessary. I am honored to ac- collaborative and conscientious work Columbia University, and then a doc- knowledge Mr. Ponder and his tireless to establish this exceptional research torate in psychology from the Univer- efforts to give others a second chance facility that is mindful of our environ- sity of Rochester. Dr. Hooker had a in Nevada. Giving these men and ment. long, remarkable career as a professor women the skills to allow them to Energy efficiencies at the facility in New York. After retiring at the age change their circumstances is admi- have resulted in its energy use being of 87, she continues to inspire and sup- rable, and I wish the program the best nearly half that of other conventially- port women joining the military, and of luck in all of its future endeavors.∑

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Since Committees on the Budget; and Homeland away on December 28, 2014. 1993, Xavier has also continued to rank Security and Governmental Affairs. ∑ first nationally for African American EC–592. A communication from the Direc- Chief Fields was born to Eddie Lee tor, Office of Management and Budget, Exec- and Dorothea Johnson Fields on July students being accepted into medical schools. utive Office of the President, transmitting, 13, 1944, in Dougherty County, GA. He pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Se- worked hard to graduate from Monroe Dr. Francis has received numerous questration Preview Report to the President High School in 1963, and attended New- honorary degrees from other univer- and Congress for Fiscal Year 2016’’; to the ark Community College before return- sities and prestigious awards in rec- Committees on the Budget; and Homeland ing home in 1964 and working as an ognition of his leadership in higher Security and Governmental Affairs. education and for unselfish service to EC–593. A communication from the Direc- auto mechanic. He and his wife Doro- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, thy Fields had two daughters, Rosalind New Orleans and to our Nation. In 2006, he was awarded the Presidential Medal Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- and Wynne, and he was in the auto- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- motive field when he applied for a job of Freedom by President George W. titled ‘‘Difenoconazole; Pesticide Toler- at the fire department and found his Bush. Dr. Francis served as chairman ances’’ (FRL No. 9920–98) received in the Of- true calling. of the Louisiana Recovery Authority fice of the President of the Senate on Feb- Chief Fields worked his way up the following the devastation from Hurri- ruary 4, 2015; to the Committee on Agri- culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. ladder and, in 1991, became the first Af- cane Katrina and Rita, and he was a leader in the efforts to rebuild the lives EC–594. A communication from the Direc- rican-American to serve as chief of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Albany Fire Department in Albany, of those affected by the storms. In the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- GA. aftermath of these storms, one publica- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- During that time, Chief Fields also tion called Dr. Francis a ‘‘quiet hero.’’ titled ‘‘Flutriafol; Pesticide Tolerances’’ served in the role of emergency man- This is a great way to describe a man (FRL No. 9922–06) received in the Office of agement director, and was confronted who has done so much for his univer- the President of the Senate on February 4, 2015; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- with two major floods that devastated sity, his community, his State, and his Nation. trition, and Forestry. the area in 1994 and 1998. EC–595. A communication from the Under Chief Fields retired in 2000 after I am pleased to join with the Zulu Secretary for Rural Development, Depart- touching many lives through his fire Social Aid and Pleasure Club in hon- ment of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant safety efforts and through his church, oring grand marshall Dr. Norman to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rural ∑ Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist, Francis. Development Regulations—Update to FmHA References and to Census References’’ f where he served in many roles. (RIN0570–AA30) received in the Office of the The Albany Fire Department head- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE President of the Senate on February 4, 2015; quarters appropriately lowered their At 3:03 p.m., a message from the to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, flags to half-mast during the memorial and Forestry. service for Chief Fields. House of Representatives, delivered by EC–596. A communication from the Deputy Henry Fields was an inspirational Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, Assistant Secretary for Export Administra- leader and his years of service to his announced that the House has passed tion, Bureau of Industry and Security, De- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- community will not be forgotten.∑ the following bill, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate: ant to law, the report of a rule entitled f ‘‘Russian Sanctions: Licensing Policy for the H.R. 527. An act to amend chapter 6 of title Crimea Region of Ukraine’’ (RIN0694–AG43) TRIBUTE TO DR. NORMAN 5, United States Code (commonly known as received in the Office of the President of the FRANCIS the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure Senate on February 3, 2015; to the Com- compete analysis of potential impacts on ∑ mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I wish to small entities of rules, and for other pur- fairs . honor Dr. Norman Francis, president of poses. EC–597. A communication from the Assist- Xavier University of Louisiana and f ant Secretary for Export Administration, grand marshall for the 2015 Zulu Social Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- MEASURES REFERRED Aid and Pleasure Club Coronation Ball. ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant Dr. Francis was born in Lafayette, The following bill was read the first to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revi- LA, to the son of a barber and a stay- and the second times by unanimous sions to the Unverified List (UVL)’’ consent, and referred as indicated: (RIN0694–AG35) received in the Office of the home mother who valued education President of the Senate on February 4, 2015; and hard work. After Dr. Francis grad- H.R. 527. An act to amend chapter 6 of title to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and uated from St. Paul High School in 5, United States Code (commonly known as Urban Affairs. 1948, he was awarded a scholarship to the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure EC–598. A communication from the Chair- Xavier University, America’s only his- complete analysis of potential impacts on man and President of the Export-Import small entities of rules, and for other pur- torically black Catholic university, Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- poses; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- port relative to transactions involving U.S. where he excelled academically. In rity and Governmental Affairs. exports to Norway; to the Committee on 1953, he enrolled in Loyola University f Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. New Orleans from which he earned his EC–599. A communication from the Chair- juris doctorate in 1955. After this, he MEASURES PLACED ON THE man and President of the Export-Import spent 2 years in the U.S. Army before CALENDAR Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- port relative to transactions involving U.S. returning to New Orleans. The following bill was read the sec- In 1968, Dr. Francis was named presi- exports to the United Arab Emirates; to the ond time, and placed on the calendar: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban dent of Xavier University. He was the S. 405. A bill to protect and enhance oppor- Affairs. first African American man to lead Xa- tunities for recreational hunting, fishing, EC–600. A communication from the Asso- vier, and he is currently the longest- and shooting, and for other purposes. ciate General Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, Office of Community Planning sitting university president in the f United States. As both a student and and Development, Department of Housing eventual administrator, Dr. Francis EXECUTIVE AND OTHER and Urban Development, transmitting, pur- has been at Xavier for more than five COMMUNICATIONS suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Housing Trust Fund’’ (RIN2506–AC30) re- decades. He is credited with being the The following communications were ceived in the Office of the President of the catalyst for nearly every new building laid before the Senate, together with Senate on February 5, 2015; to the Com- constructed on the campus during the accompanying papers, reports, and doc- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- past four decades. uments, and were referred as indicated: fairs.

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A communication from the Sec- President of the Senate on February 4, 2015; for sporting events during calendar year 2014; retary of the Commission, Bureau of Com- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- to the Committee on Armed Services. petition, Federal Trade Commission, trans- lic Works. EC–602. A communication from the Assist- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–620. A communication from the Direc- ant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Devel- entitled ‘‘Revised Jurisdictional Thresholds tor of the Regulatory Management Division, opment and Acquisition), transmitting, pur- for Section 7a of the Clayton Act’’ (FR Doc. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- suant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Report to 2015–00933) received in the Office of the Presi- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Congress On Repair of Naval Vessels in For- dent of the Senate on February 4, 2015; to the titled ‘‘Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Addi- eign Shipyards’’; to the Committee on Committee on the Judiciary. tives: Extension of the Reformulated Gaso- Armed Services. EC–613. A communication from the Assist- line Program to Maine’s Southern Counties’’ EC–603. A communication from the Assist- ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative ((RIN2060–AS19) (FRL No. 9921–82–OAR)) re- ant General Counsel for Legislation, Regula- Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- ceived in the Office of the President of the tion and Energy Efficiency, Office of Energy ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uni- Senate on February 4, 2015; to the Com- Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Depart- formed Services Employment and Reemploy- mittee on Environment and Public Works. ment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to ment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly EC–621. A communication from the Under law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Energy Report to Congress; First Quarter of Fiscal Secretary for Policy, Department of Trans- Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Year 2015’’; to the Committee on Veterans’ portation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts’’ ((RIN1904–AB99) Affairs . report relative to the National Transpor- (Docket No. EERE–2009–BT–TP–0016)) re- EC–614. A communication from the Direc- tation Safety Board’s 2015 Most Wanted List; ceived in the Office of the President of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Senate on February 5, 2015; to the Com- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- and Transportation. mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–622. A communication from the Attor- EC–604. A communication from the Assist- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air ney Advisor, Federal Railroad Administra- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Quality Implementation Plans; Washington; tion, Department of Transportation, trans- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Redesignation to Attainment for the Ta- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a va- law, a report relative to sections 36(c) and coma-Pierce County Nonattainment Area cancy in the position of Federal Railroad Ad- 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC and Approval of Associated Maintenance ministrator, received in the Office of the 14–120); to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Plan for the 2006 24-Hour Fine Particulate President of the Senate on February 5, 2015; tions. Matter Standard’’ (FRL No. 9922–81–Region to the Committee on Commerce, Science, EC–605. A communication from the Assist- 10) received in the Office of the President of and Transportation. EC–623. A communication from the Acting ant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security the Senate on February 4, 2015; to the Com- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- Administration, Department of Labor, trans- mittee on Environment and Public Works. partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–615. A communication from the Direc- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled entitled ‘‘Annual Funding Notice for Defined tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ‘‘Fisheries Off West Coast States; Modifica- Benefit Plans’’ (RIN1210–AB18) received in Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tions of the West Coast Commercial and Rec- the Office of the President of the Senate on ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- reational Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Ac- February 3, 2015; to the Committee on titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- tions No. 24 through No. 44’’ (RIN0648–XD547) mentation Plans; New Mexico; Transpor- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. received in the Office of the President of the EC–606. A communication from the Assist- tation Conformity and Conformity of Gen- Senate on February 4, 2015; to the Com- ant Secretary for Legislation, Department of eral Federal Actions’’ (FRL No. 9922–73–Re- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Health and Human Services, transmitting, gion 6) received in the Office of the President tation. pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Mother of the Senate on February 4, 2015; to the EC–624. A communication from the Acting and Infant Home Visiting Program Evalua- Committee on Environment and Public Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- tion: Early Findings on the Maternal, Infant, Works. partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- EC–616. A communication from the Direc- and Early Childhood Home Visiting Pro- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled gram’’; to the Committee on Health, Edu- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone cation, Labor, and Pensions. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher/Proc- EC–607. A communication from the Direc- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- essors Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regu- tor, Office of Communications and Legisla- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- latory Area of the Gulf of Alaska ‘‘ (RIN0648– tive Affairs, Equal Employment Opportunity mentation Plans; North Carolina; Inspection XD713) received in the Office of the President Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, and Maintenance Program Updates’’ (FRL of the Senate on February 4, 2015; to the the Commission’s Annual Sunshine Act Re- No. 9922–42–Region 4) received in the Office of Committee on Commerce, Science, and port for 2014; to the Committee on Homeland the President of the Senate on February 4, Transportation. Security and Governmental Affairs. 2015; to the Committee on Environment and EC–625. A communication from the Acting EC–608. A communication from the Direc- Public Works. Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- tor, Office of Personnel Management, trans- EC–617. A communication from the Direc- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- mitting, pursuant to law, the Semiannual tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Report of the Inspector General for the pe- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone riod from April 1, 2014 through September 30, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the 2015 2014 and the Management Response for the titled ‘‘Revision to the Arizona State Imple- Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Pollock, period ending September 30, 2014; to the mentation Plan; Nogales Nonattainment Atka Mackerel, and Pacific Code Total Al- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- Area; Fine Particulate Matter Emissions In- lowable Catch Amounts’’ (RIN0648–XD688) re- ernmental Affairs. ventories’’ (FRL No. 9922–74–Region 9) re- ceived in the Office of the President of the EC–609. A communication from the Chair- ceived in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 4, 2015; to the Com- man of the Federal Energy Regulatory Com- Senate on February 4, 2015; to the Com- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the mittee on Environment and Public Works. tation. Commission’s Performance and Account- EC–618. A communication from the Direc- EC–626. A communication from the Deputy ability Report for fiscal year 2014; to the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Pro- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- grams, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- ernmental Affairs. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- EC–610. A communication from the Assist- titled ‘‘Revisions to the California State Im- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ves- ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative plementation Plan, Placer County Air Pollu- sel Monitoring Systems; Requirements for Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- tion Control District and San Joaquin Valley Enhanced Mobile Transceiver Unit and Mo- ting, pursuant to law, a report relative to Unified Air Pollution Control District’’ (FRL bile Communication Service Type-Approval’’ the Bureau of Prisons’ compliance with the No. 9921–37–Region 9) received in the Office of (RIN0648–BD02) received in the Office of the privatization requirements of the National the President of the Senate on February 4, President of the Senate on February 4, 2015; Capital Revitalization and Self-Government 2015; to the Committee on Environment and to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Improvement Act of 1997; to the Committee Public Works. and Transportation. on the Judiciary. EC–619. A communication from the Direc- EC–627. A communication from the Deputy EC–611. A communication from the Sec- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Pro- retary of the Commission, Bureau of Com- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- grams, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- petition, Federal Trade Commission, trans- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule titled ‘‘Revisions to the Clean Air Act Sec- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled entitled ‘‘Revised Jurisdictional Thresholds tion 110 Submission Requirements for State ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:34 Dec 01, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\FEB 15\S09FE5.REC S09FE5 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S858 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 9, 2015 States; Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Coopera- EC–636. A communication from the Man- S. 415. A bill to amend the Individuals with tive Management Act Provisions; American agement and Program Analyst, Federal Disabilities Education Act in order to limit Lobster Fishery’’ (RIN0648–BD45) received in Aviation Administration, Department of the penalties to a State that does not meet the Office of the President of the Senate on Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to its maintenance of effort level of funding to February 4, 2015; to the Committee on Com- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard a one-time penalty, and for other purposes; merce, Science, and Transportation. Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- to the Committee on Health, Education, EC–628. A communication from the Man- off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- Labor, and Pensions. agement and Program Analyst, Federal dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (36); By Mr. UDALL: Aviation Administration, Department of Amdt. No. 3623’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in S. 416. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to the Office of the President of the Senate on Education to make grants to promote the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- February 4, 2015; to the Committee on Com- education of expectant and parenting stu- ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– merce, Science, and Transportation. dents; to the Committee on Health, Edu- AA64) (Docket No . FAA–2014–0924)) received EC–637. A communication from the Acting cation, Labor, and Pensions. in the Office of the President of the Senate Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and on February 4, 2015; to the Committee on partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Mrs. FISCHER): Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled S. 417. A bill to encourage spectrum licens- EC–629. A communication from the Man- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone ees to make unused spectrum available for agement and Program Analyst, Federal Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels use by rural and smaller carries in order to Aviation Administration, Department of Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the Central expand wireless coverage; to the Committee Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska ‘‘ on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- (RIN0648–XD654) received in the Office of the By Mr. UDALL: ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– President of the Senate on February 4, 2015; S. 418. A bill to support and encourage the AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0927)) received to the Committee on Commerce, Science, health and well-being of elementary school in the Office of the President of the Senate and Transportation. and secondary school students by enhancing on February 4, 2015; to the Committee on school physical education and health edu- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. f cation; to the Committee on Health, Edu- EC–630. A communication from the Man- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES cation, Labor, and Pensions. agement and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of The following reports of committees By Mr. UDALL (for himself and Mr. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to were submitted: HEINRICH): S. 419. A bill to assist coordination among law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- By Mr. GRASSLEY, from the Committee ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– science, technology, engineering, and mathe- on the Judiciary, without amendment: matics efforts in the States, to strengthen AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0925)) received S. 295. A bill to amend section 2259 of title the capacity of elementary schools, middle in the Office of the President of the Senate 18, United States Code, and for other pur- schools, and secondary schools to prepare on February 4, 2015; to the Committee on poses. students in science, technology, engineering, Commerce, Science, and Transportation. S. 337. A bill to improve the Freedom of In- and mathematics, and for other purposes; to EC–631. A communication from the Man- formation Act. agement and Program Analyst, Federal the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, Aviation Administration, Department of f and Pensions. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND By Mr. ALEXANDER (for himself, Mr. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- JOINT RESOLUTIONS ENZI, Mr. MCCONNELL, Mr. BLUNT, ness Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. HATCH, Mr. ISAKSON, Ltd. Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. The following bills and joint resolu- Ms. AYOTTE, Mr. BURR, Mr. SESSIONS, FAA–2009–0108)) received in the Office of the tions were introduced, read the first Mr. RISCH, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. COATS, President of the Senate on February 4, 2015; and second times by unanimous con- Mr. SCOTT, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. KIRK, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, sent, and referred as indicated: Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. THUNE, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. CORKER, Mr. and Transportation. By Mr. UDALL (for himself and Mr. EC–632. A communication from the Man- FLAKE, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. HELLER, Mr. HEINRICH): agement and Program Analyst, Federal WICKER, Mr. SHELBY, Ms. COLLINS, S. 410. A bill to strengthen Indian edu- Aviation Administration, Department of Mr. PAUL, Mr. COTTON, Mrs. CAPITO, cation, and for other purposes; to the Com- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. VITTER, Mr. mittee on Indian Affairs. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- MCCAIN, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. MORAN, Mr. By Mr. BARRASSO (for himself, Ms. ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- JOHNSON, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. INHOFE, HEITKAMP, Mr. ENZI, and Mr. planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. HOEVEN): 2014–0580)) received in the Office of the Presi- GARDNER, Mrs. ERNST, Mr. DAINES, S. 411. A bill to authorize the approval of dent of the Senate on February 4, 2015; to the Mrs. FISCHER, and Mr. CRUZ): natural gas pipelines and establish deadlines Committee on Commerce, Science, and S.J. Res. 8. A joint resolution providing for and expedite permits for certain natural gas Transportation. congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of gathering lines on Federal land and Indian EC–633. A communication from the Man- title 5, United States Code, of the rule sub- land; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- agement and Program Analyst, Federal mitted by the National Labor Relations ural Resources. Aviation Administration, Department of Board relating to representation case proce- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to By Ms. MIKULSKI: S. 412. A bill to amend the Elementary and dures; to the Committee on Health, Edu- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- cation, Labor, and Pensions. ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– Secondary Education Act of 1965 to encour- age and support parent, family, and commu- By Mr. SHELBY: AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0587)) received S.J. Res. 9. A joint resolution proposing an in the Office of the President of the Senate nity involvement in schools, to provide need- ed integrated services and comprehensive amendment to the Constitution of the on February 4, 2015; to the Committee on United States which requires (except during Commerce, Science, and Transportation. supports to children for the ultimate goal of assisting students to stay in school, become time of war and subject to suspension by EC–634. A communication from the Man- Congress) that the total amount of money agement and Program Analyst, Federal successful learners, improve their academic achievement, and for other purposes; to the expended by the United States during any Aviation Administration, Department of fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. revenue received by the United States during law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- such fiscal year and not exceed 20 percent of ness Directives; PILATUS Aircraft Ltd. Air- By Mr. REED (for himself and Mr. the gross domestic product of the United planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– GRASSLEY): States during the previous calendar year; to 2014–0770)) received in the Office of the Presi- S. 413. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- the Committee on the Judiciary. dent of the Senate on February 4, 2015; to the enue Code of 1986 to deny tax deductions for Committee on Commerce, Science, and corporate regulatory violations; to the Com- f Transportation. mittee on Finance. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS EC–635. A communication from the Man- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and agement and Program Analyst, Federal Mrs. BOXER): S. 85 Aviation Administration, Department of S. 414. A bill to provide for conservation, At the request of Mr. KING, the name Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to enhanced recreation opportunities, and de- of the Senator from New Hampshire law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- velopment of renewable energy in the Cali- (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a cospon- ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– fornia Desert Conservation Area, and for AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0692)) received other purposes; to the Committee on Energy sor of S. 85, a bill to amend the Higher in the Office of the President of the Senate and Natural Resources. Education Act of 1965 to establish a on February 4, 2015; to the Committee on By Mr. UDALL (for himself and Mr. simplified income-driven repayment Commerce, Science, and Transportation. HEINRICH): plan, and for other purposes.

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At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the S. 309 111, a bill to prohibit a Federal agency names of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the from establishing or implementing a HIRONO), the Senator from Oregon (Mr. name of the Senator from Iowa (Mrs. policy that discourages or prohibits the WYDEN) and the Senator from Rhode Is- ERNST) was added as a cosponsor of S. selection of a resort or vacation des- land (Mr. REED) were added as cospon- 309, a bill to prohibit earmarks. tination as the location for a con- sors of S. 197, a bill to amend the Ele- S. 316 ference or event, and for other pur- mentary and Secondary Education Act At the request of Mr. KIRK, the name poses. of 1965 to award grants to States to im- of the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. S. 113 prove delivery of high-quality assess- PAUL) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. HELLER, the ments, and for other purposes. 316, a bill to amend the charter school name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. S. 223 program under the Elementary and HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the Secondary Education Act of 1965. 113, a bill to ensure that Federal Reg- name of the Senator from Massachu- S. 327 ister notices submitted to the Bureau setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. MANCHIN, the of Land Management are reviewed in a sponsor of S. 223, a bill to require the names of the Senator from Vermont timely manner. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to estab- (Mr. SANDERS) and the Senator from S. 140 lish a pilot program on awarding Nevada (Mr. HELLER) were added as co- At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the grants for provision of furniture, sponsors of S. 327, a bill to provide for name of the Senator from West Vir- household items, and other assistance auditable financial statements for the ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) was added as a co- to homeless veterans to facilitate their Department of Defense, and for other sponsor of S. 140, a bill to combat transition into permanent housing, and purposes. human trafficking. for other purposes. S. 335 S. 141 S. 235 At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the name of the Senator from South Caro- At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the name of the Senator from Iowa (Mrs. names of the Senator from Michigan lina (Mr. SCOTT) was added as a cospon- sor of S. 335, a bill to amend the Inter- ERNST) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Ms. STABENOW) and the Senator from nal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 141, a bill to repeal the provisions of California (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) were added the Patient Protection and Affordable as cosponsors of S. 235, a bill to provide plans. Care Act providing for the Independent for wildfire suppression operations, and S. 337 Payment Advisory Board. for other purposes. At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the name of the Senator from Delaware S. 149 S. 265 (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. HATCH, the At the request of Mr. SCOTT, the of S. 337, a bill to improve the Freedom name of the Senator from Arkansas name of the Senator from Louisiana of Information Act. (Mr. COTTON) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. VITTER) was added as a cosponsor S. 352 of S. 149, a bill to amend the Internal of S. 265, a bill to expand opportunity At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the ex- through greater choice in education, name of the Senator from Tennessee cise tax on medical devices. and for other purposes. (Mr. ALEXANDER) was added as a co- S. 164 S. 269 sponsor of S. 352, a bill to amend sec- At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the At the request of Mr. KIRK, the tion 5000A of the Internal Revenue name of the Senator from Massachu- names of the Senator from Nebraska Code of 1986 to provide an additional setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- (Mrs. FISCHER) and the Senator from religious exemption from the indi- sponsor of S. 164, a bill to increase the Kansas (Mr. MORAN) were added as co- vidual health coverage mandate, and rates of pay under the General Sched- sponsors of S. 269, a bill to expand for other purposes. ule and other statutory pay systems sanctions imposed with respect to Iran S. 356 and for prevailing rate employees by and to impose additional sanctions At the request of Mr. LEE, the name 3.8 percent, and for other purposes. with respect to Iran, and for other pur- of the Senator from Delaware (Mr. S. 166 poses. COONS) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the S. 283 356, a bill to improve the provisions re- name of the Senator from West Vir- At the request of Mr. FLAKE, the lating to the privacy of electronic com- ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Iowa (Mrs. munications. sponsor of S. 166, a bill to stop exploi- ERNST) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 373 tation through trafficking. 283, a bill to prohibit the Internal Rev- At the request of Mr. THUNE, the S. 178 enue Service from modifying the stand- name of the Senator from Louisiana At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the ard for determining whether an organi- (Mr. VITTER) was added as a cosponsor names of the Senator from New Hamp- zation is operated exclusively for the of S. 373, a bill to provide for the estab- shire (Ms. AYOTTE) and the Senator promotion of social welfare for pur- lishment of nationally uniform and en- from West Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO) were poses of section 501(c)(4) of the Internal vironmentally sound standards gov- added as cosponsors of S. 178, a bill to Revenue Code of 1986. erning discharges incidental to the nor- provide justice for the victims of traf- S. 299 mal operation of a vessel. ficking. At the request of Mr. FLAKE, the S. 384 S. 183 name of the Senator from Michigan At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- name of the Senator from Wyoming name of the Senator from Wisconsin sor of S. 299, a bill to allow travel be- (Mr. ENZI) was added as a cosponsor of (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a cosponsor tween the United States and Cuba. S. 384, a bill to amend the Internal of S. 183, a bill to repeal the annual fee S. 301 Revenue Code of 1986 to facilitate on health insurance providers enacted At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the water leasing and water transfers to by the Patient Protection and Afford- names of the Senator from Maryland promote conservation and efficiency. able Care Act. (Ms. MIKULSKI), the Senator from Con- S. 386 S. 192 necticut (Mr. MURPHY), the Senator At the request of Mr. THUNE, the At the request of Mr. ALEXANDER, the from Alabama (Mr. SESSIONS) and the names of the Senator from Michigan name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. WHITE- (Ms. STABENOW) and the Senator from SCHATZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. HOUSE) were added as cosponsors of S. Maine (Ms. COLLINS) were added as co- 192, a bill to reauthorize the Older 301, a bill to require the Secretary of sponsors of S. 386, a bill to limit the

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Mr. President, names of the Senator from North Caro- tax code, offending companies may today I am introducing the California lina (Mr. BURR) and the Senator from often write off any portion of a settle- Desert Conservation and Recreation Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) were added ment that is not paid directly to the Act, a piece of legislation that serves as cosponsors of S. 394, a bill to amend government as a penalty or fine for as an update to the historic California the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to violation of the law. Corporations ex- Desert Protection Act of 1994. permanently extend the 15-year recov- ploit this provision by later character- This bill reflects our attempt to ery period for qualified leasehold im- izing settlement penalties as restitu- achieve consensus among the various provement property, qualified res- tion and a tax-deductible business ex- uses of desert land and the many stake- taurant property, and qualified retail pense. holders involved. This bill is bipartisan improvement property. I think most would agree that, for and it charts a commonsense path for- ward for the California desert. S. 402 example, a corporation should not It protects additional desert land. It At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the come to an agreement with the govern- helps manage my State’s natural re- name of the Senator from Massachu- ment to pay $500 million in criminal or sources. It balances competing inter- setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- civil fines and then when they file their ests. It includes provisions on recre- sponsor of S. 402, a bill to establish a taxes count those very fines as a busi- ation and renewable energy develop- Science, Technology, Engineering, and ness expense and take a tax windfall. Corporations that do this are effec- ment. Mathematics (STEM) Master Teacher Overall, it ensures that the Cali- Corps program. tively using taxpayer dollars to sub- sidize their illegal behavior. In 2005, fornia desert will remain what it is S. 404 the Government Accountability Office today: a true American treasure. At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the found that of the 34 companies and $1 This bill has been a long time in the name of the Senator from South Da- billion in settlements they examined, making. kota (Mr. THUNE) was added as a co- 20 companies took a tax deduction for Only three months after I was sworn sponsor of S. 404, a bill to amend title some or all of the money it paid to the in as Senator, in January 1993, I intro- 18, United States Code, to prohibit tak- government. Those settlements were duced the Desert Protection Act. I ing minors across State lines in cir- silent on whether that $1 billion to the picked up where my predecessors left cumvention of laws requiring the in- government counted as penalties or off, and President Clinton signed the volvement of parents in abortion deci- restitution. According to GAO, in two bill into law in October 1994. sions. This law was the largest land con- of those settlements, company rep- servation designation in the conti- S. RES. 40 resentatives said they made a mistake nental United States: At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the in deducting civil penalty payments to- name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. It protected or increased existing taling $1.9 million and said they would protection for 9.6 million acres of SCHATZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. amend their tax returns. Res. 40, a resolution expressing the desert land. To address these practices, the Reed- It established the iconic national sense of the Senate regarding efforts by Grassley bill would amend 162(f) of the the United States and others to pre- parks of Joshua Tree and Death Valley, tax code and require the government as well as the Mojave National Pre- vent Iran from developing a nuclear and the settling party to reach pre-fil- weapon. serve. ing agreements on how the settlement It helped save habitats for endan- S. RES. 69 payments should be treated for tax gered species. At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the purposes. Our bill also clarifies the It continues to attract millions of names of the Senator from Alabama rules about what settlement payments tourists to southern California—a boon (Mr. SESSIONS), the Senator from South are punitive and therefore non-deduct- for the economy. Carolina (Mr. SCOTT) and the Senator ible. Furthermore, it increases trans- It has ensured that the beautiful from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT) were added parency by requiring the government landscapes will be enjoyed for genera- as cosponsors of S. Res. 69, a resolution to file a return at the time of settle- tions. calling for the protection of religious ment to accurately reflect the tax I recently visited the desert to cele- minority rights and freedoms world- treatment of the amounts that will be brate the 20-year anniversary of that wide. paid by the offending party. legislation becoming law. I was once f Last Congress it was estimated that again reminded how stunning the spe- STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED over a ten-year budget window this leg- cial land is. Simply put, it is an icon of BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS islation would raise $218 million in rev- the American West. enue. I became even more convinced: now By Mr. REED (for himself and With this legislation we can close is the time to do even more. Mr. GRASSLEY): this tax loophole that flies in the face This is why I am introducing new S. 413. A bill to amend the Internal of sensible and fair tax policy. The tax legislation—to build upon the legacy of Revenue Code of 1986 to deny tax de- code should not be used to subsidize il- 1994. ductions for corporate regulatory vio- legal activity by corporations. Indeed, The bill I am introducing today has a lations; to the Committee on Finance. when a fine is levied, that fine should simple goal: to help manage Califor- Mr. REED. Mr. President, today I am not be construed as a legitimate busi- nia’s desert resources with a well- reintroducing, along with Senator ness expense. Instead, it should be paid planned approach that balances con- GRASSLEY, the Government Settlement in full, with no tax deduction taken. servation, recreation, energy produc- Transparency and Reform Act. This I want to thank Senator GRASSLEY tion and other needs. bill aims to end the subsidization of il- for working with me again on this leg- This bill is first and foremost a bipar- legal corporate behavior by taxpayers islation. He has long championed clos- tisan bill. It brings so many groups to- by closing a loophole that allows cor- ing this loophole. I urge our colleagues gether: porations to reap tax benefits from to join us by cosponsoring this legisla- Environmental groups; State and payments made to the government tion and seeking its passage. local governments; the off-road com- stemming from settling corporate mis- munity; cattle ranchers; mining inter- deeds. By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself ests; the Defense Department; energy Corporations accused of illegal activ- and Mrs. BOXER): companies; California’s public utility ity routinely settle legal disputes with S. 414. A bill to proide for conserva- companies; and many others. the government out of court because it tion, enhanced recreation opportuni- To account for all the uses of the allows both the company and the gov- ties, and development of renewable en- desert, this whole effort was based on

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They rine Corps training only and what land they understand that the many stake- have provided invaluable input and I was to be shared. holders involved have made their am grateful for all of them coming to This model of compromise should be voices heard. The text of this legisla- the table. instructive. When the parties come to- tion represents a consensus effort. The cornerstone of the legislation is gether, as they have in the case of this Most importantly, I hope they recog- the creation of two new national monu- bill, we can achieve an equitable and nize the simple fact that desert con- ments: fair distribution of the land. servation has never been a partisan First is the Mojave Trails National Another use of the desert land that issue. Monument, which would encompass we must take into account is renew- Over the years, legislators have come 965,000 acres. Of that, 196,000 acres is able energy. together across party lines to preserve Caetellus lands, the areas acquired or Let me be clear: developing cleaner this great piece of land. donated to the Federal Government be- energy is important for California’s Given our past success, I am hopeful tween 1999 and 2004 with the purpose of economy and for our efforts to fight this Congress will take this legislation conserving land for the American pub- global warming. up and move it forward. It is the right lic. But I also feel strongly that we must thing to do, and the California desert It should be noted that this donated be very careful where these facilities needs it. land, which stretches from the Mexican are located. border to San Bernardino county, was Balancing conservation, development By Mr. ALEXANDER (for him- the largest land donation to the U.S. and other uses is possible, we just need self, Mr. ENZI, Mr. MCCONNELL, Government in the continental United to come up with the right solutions. Mr. BLUNT, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. States. But recently, the aim to con- Thankfully, some of these com- HATCH, Mr. ISAKSON, Ms. serve it was threatened by the develop- promises are already in place. AYOTTE, Mr. BURR, Mr. SES- ment of some solar energy projects. In April 2009 there were 28 solar and SIONS, Mr. RISCH, Mr. PERDUE, That is why this bill is necessary: to wind energy proposals on lands pro- Mr. COATS, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. ROB- ensure that the intention of those gen- posed to be included in the Mojave ERTS, Mr. KIRK, Mr. BARRASSO, erous donors, to protect this land in Trails National Monument, including Mr. THUNE, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. perpetuity, is actually realized. sites on former Catellus lands intended BOOZMAN, Mr. CORKER, Mr. The second monument designation is for permanent conservation. FLAKE, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. HELL- the Sand to Snow National Monument. I visited some of those sites at the ER, Mr. WICKER, Mr. SHELBY, This would be made up of 135,000 acres time, including one particularly beau- Ms. COLLINS, Mr. PAUL, Mr. of land from the desert floor in the tiful area known as the Broadwell Val- COTTON, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. Coachella Valley to the top of Mount ley, where thousands of acres of pris- LANKFORD, Mr. VITTER, Mr. San Gorgonio. tine lands were proposed for develop- MCCAIN, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. The Mojave Trails National Monu- ment. Seeing it first hand, I quickly MORAN, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. GRA- ment is essential as it contains impor- came to the conclusion that those HAM, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. GRASS- tant wildlife corridors and habitats. lands were simply not the right place LEY, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. GARD- The Sand to Snow National Monument, for renewable energy development. NER, Mrs. ERNST, Mr. DAINES, likewise, would be one of the most en- Since then, 26 of the 28 applications Mrs. FISCHER, and Mr. CRUZ): vironmentally diverse monuments in have been withdrawn. So what hap- S.J. Res. 8. A joint resolution pro- the country, including habitat for 240 pened in the nearly 6 years since then? viding for congressional disapproval species of migrating and breeding First, the Energy and Interior De- under chapter 8 of title 5, United birds. partments developed new solar energy States Code, of the rule submitted by The bill has many other conservation zones. These zones allow projects to be the National Labor Relations Board re- provisions including: designating six developed on lands least likely to harm lating to representation case proce- BLM wilderness areas, covering 250,000 plant and wildlife species, and allow dures; to the Committee on Health, acres of land, designating 77 miles projects to be completed faster and Education, Labor, and Pensions. along 4 waterways as Wild and Scenic with fewer conflicts. This is a smart Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, re- River; adding land to the Death Valley compromise. cently the Senate has had a lot of dis- National Park, 39,000 acres, Mojave Na- Second, California has worked close- cussion about partisan overreach. We tional Preserve, 22,000 acres, and Josh- ly with Federal agencies to develop the have talked about an administration ua Tree National Park, 4,500 acres. Desert Renewable Energy Conservation that seems to view democracy as what Conserving pristine desert land such Plan. This blueprint will help identify it can get away with, not what it can as this is most definitely in the inter- pristine lands that warrant protection work cooperatively to achieve. It is ests of our country. The California and direct energy projects elsewhere. worrying for our country, and we keep desert is a very special place and it de- Today, none of the land proposed for seeing more examples of it. serves to stay that way. renewable development or trans- Consider the administration’s effort The bill also designates five existing mission as part of these initiatives con- to weaken workers’ rights. This admin- BLM Off-Highway Vehicle Areas, cov- flicts with the conservation proposed istration’s appointees on the National ering approximately 142,000 acres of in this bill. Labor Relations Board released their desert, as permanent Off-Highway Ve- This is a fair balancing of priorities, so-called ambush rule back in Decem- hicle, OHV, recreation areas. and I think it provides a clear path for- ber. It is designed with one purpose in As has been stated, the desert has ward. mind: to fatten the wallets of powerful many uses, and motorists have long The bill I am introducing also takes political bosses by weakening the used the area for recreation. These pro- additional action to help promote re- rights of middle-class workers. visions give off-highway enthusiasts sponsible renewable energy develop- Republicans believe a worker has a the certainty they need. Their use of ment. right to make her own informed the desert will be protected as much as Specifically, the bill requires the In- choices about joining a union. We don’t conservation areas are. terior Department to exchange ap- think powerful political bosses should In fact, in this regard we have had proximately 370,000 acres of small, iso- attempt to make that decision for her, success in recent years. Congressman lated parcels of State land for Federal but that is just what this rule aims to PAUL COOK and I brokered an agree- land. By swapping state land that is achieve. These bosses think they can ment for the mixed use of Johnson Val- often surrounded by wilderness and na- enrich their own coffers if they can ley, which was the subject of debate be- tional parks for other federal land, deny workers real opportunities to

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Does a worker a brazen attempt to enrich powerful faxed copy of an election petition that want to give up her right to demand political friends of the White House by has been filed at your local NLRB re- better pay or a promotion that she de- weakening workers’ rights. It is not gional office stating that 30 percent of serves and cede those decisions to a fair for workers, and it is not right for your employees support a union. The distant political organization? our country. union may have already been quietly Republicans think she has a right to My good friends the Senators from trying to organize for months without make those choices for herself and she Tennessee and Wyoming are here on your knowledge. Your employees have has a right to make them in an in- the floor to explain what Congress been able to hear only the union’s formed way, but the administration’s plans to do to stand up for basic fair- pitch. ambush rule would dramatically weak- ness in the workplace. They are going By day 2 or 3 of this process, you en her ability to do so. In many cases to talk about this latest example of must publicly post an election notice it wouldn’t even allow her more than a partisan executive overreach—the kind in your workplace and post it online as handful of days to weigh the pros and of overreach that is coming to define well if you communicate with your em- cons of such a costly and important de- the Obama administration—and what ployees electronically. cision. It is really not fair. And it is Congress plans to do next. By noon on day 7, you must file with not just me saying that; consider the Madam President, I see the Senator the NLRB what is called a statement of words of John F. Kennedy. Here is what from Tennessee is on his feet, and I position. This is a comprehensive, writ- he had to say about it. ‘‘There should yield the floor. ten legal document in which an em- be at least a 30-day interval’’ for union The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ployer sets out legal positions and elections, he said. He noted that these ator from Tennessee. claims. Under this new NLRB rule, 30 days represent a safeguard against Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I you, the employer, waive your rights ‘‘rushing employees into an election thank the Chair for the recognition to use any legal arguments not raised where they are unfamiliar with the and the majority leader for his re- in the document. On day 7, you must issues.’’ Kennedy was right. marks and his leadership. I am also also present the union and the NLRB There is another important issue at glad to be here with the Senator from with a list of prospective voters as well stake here too. Just as Republicans Wyoming, who over the years has been as their job classifications, shift hours, think a worker has a right to make her the leading Republican Senator on the and work locations. own informed choices, Republicans also issue of ambush elections. On day 8, a pre-election hearing is think her personal information is none We are here today, as the majority held at the NLRB regional office, and of the business of powerful political leader said, to introduce a Congres- an election date is set. bosses. But the administration’s am- sional Review Act resolution to stop a By day 10, the employer must present bush rule would allow those bosses to new National Labor Relations Board the union with a list of employee access things such as her email address rule. I would like to speak about that names, personal email addresses, per- and cell number without—without—her for a few minutes and then let the Sen- sonal cell phone numbers, and home permission. It also would allow those ator from Wyoming continue. addresses. bosses to track her, to know exactly Last December the NLRB issued a Day 11 is the earliest day on which when and where she is working—again, final rule that shortened the timeline the NLRB could conduct the election without her permission. She can’t opt between when pro-union organizers ask under the new rule. The union has the out and she can’t unsubscribe. This is an employer for a secret ballot election power to postpone an election by an ad- really chilling. This is really extreme. and when the election actually takes ditional 10 days at this point, but the What about the men and women who place. I refer to this as an ambush elec- employer has no corresponding power. rise early every day to fulfill their tion because it forces a union election Under this new NLRB rule, before the dreams, the men and women who pro- before an employer has a chance to fig- hearing on day 8 an employer will have vide so many opportunities for others ure out what is going on. Even worse, less than 1 week to figure out what an to fulfill theirs? This ambush rule is it jeopardizes employees’ privacy by re- election petition is, find legal represen- also aimed at preventing someone with quiring employers to turn over per- tation—many employers don’t have a a small business of her own from even sonal employee information—including labor lawyer as a matter of course—de- having a real conversation with her email addresses, phone numbers, shift termine legal positions on the relevant employees about the cost and the bene- hours, and locations—to union orga- issues, learn what statements and ac- fits of joining a union. The ambush nizers. tions the law permits and prohibits, rule would give extraordinary power to The effect of this resolution will be gather information required by the political bosses on the outside, while to permit the majority leader to bring NLRB, communicate with employees shutting her voice down—the one per- this resolution to the floor after the about the decision they are making, son who probably knows more about congressional recess. There will be 10 and correct any misstatements and and cares more about her employees hours of debate. The resolution cannot falsehoods employees may be hearing than anyone else. After years spent be amended, and it needs a majority from union organizers. Making even building a dream and caring about the vote to pass. The House of Representa- the slightest mistake in the lead-up to men and women who helped her get tives is following a similar procedure. an election can result in the NLRB set- there, this rule is an insult—an insult— Both Houses must vote on it. If it ting aside the results and ordering a to entrepreneurs like her. passes both Houses, the President can rerun election or, worse, the Board Moreover, it is not the men and sign or veto the resolution. If the could require an employer to automati- women on the assembly line who are President decides to veto, it would cally bargain with the union. demanding the ambush rule. There is take 67 votes to override. If the NLRB’s But it is the employees who stand to no demand for this coming up with the new ambush election rule is dis- lose the most under this new rule. workforce in America. So who is de- approved, the Board cannot issue a sub- First, because of this ambush election, manding it? It is the powerful political stantially similar rule without con- employees may only hear half the bosses who worry that more and more gressional approval. story about what unionizing may mean workers are making an informed Today, more than 95 percent of union for them and for their workplace. When choice not to join a union. Those elections occur within 56 days after a a workplace is unionized—especially in bosses are worried about what in- petition is filed, but under this new a State that does not have a right-to- formed choices could mean for them— rule elections could take place in as work law—employees have their dues less money, less power. few as 11 days after a petition is filed. money taken out of every paycheck,

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There are numerous places which of their fellow employees will be hurt American businesses and employ- where a well-meaning employer work- included in the bargaining unit, will no ees. ing to meet their obligations could longer be determined before the elec- Unfortunately this isn’t the first misstep and face heavy penalties from tion. As the two dissenting members of time we have had to fight this rule the National Labor Relations Board. the NLRB put it: Employees will be from the NLRB. When I led the Con- Employers also use this time to com- asked to ‘‘vote now, understand later.’’ gressional Review Act resolution to municate with their employees about Second, employees lose their privacy stop this rule in 2012, I truly appre- the decision they are making and to because the final rule we seek to over- ciated Senator ALEXANDER’s support clear up misstatements, rumors or turn requires employers to hand over and am proud to support him now. I falsehoods that have been going employees’ personal email addresses, didn’t have the votes to pass the reso- around. cell phone numbers, shift locations, lution in 2012, but we have had some The time between petitioning for and job classifications, even if the em- elections and some changes in the Sen- election and voting is also used for par- ployee has made it clear he does not ate since then. ties to study decisions by hearing offi- want to be contacted by union orga- The rule the National Labor Rela- cers or the National Labor Relations nizers. tions Board has proposed would be a Board’s regional director and ask for This rule appears to be a solution in tremendous burden on employers, espe- clarification or review. search of a problem. Only 4.3 percent of cially small businesses. If this rule Under the National Labor Relations union elections occur more than 56 goes into effect, it will mean employers Board’s rule, all the opportunities for anyone involved with the process to days after the petition is filed. The cur- will barely have time to meet their understand their legal obligations, to rent median number of days between preelection legal obligations. It will exercise their rights, to study or de- when the petition is filed and the elec- mean employees will be rushed into an bate the arguments for or against tion is held is just 38 days. election without time to study and unionization or even to learn about the These figures are well within the consider what the unionization would issue would be squeezed into as little as NLRB’s own goals for timely elections. mean for them, for their workplace, Unions won 64 percent of elections in 14 days. and for their community. Also, Big Is it fair for an employee to only 2013. In recent years, the union win Labor will be able to force elections have 10 days to learn how his or her rate has actually been going up. So through in order to boost revenue from vote will affect the rest of their time what is the problem? union dues and increase the influence The majority leader said it very well with that employer—we have to re- of Big Labor. member they are going to be working when he referred to a 1959 debate over Our economy is already grappling during that time probably—or how amendments to the National Labor Re- with Federal rules and regulations that much money membership in a union is lations Act. Then-Senator John F. hold back businesses. This rule from going to cost them or what it means Kennedy warned against rushing em- the National Labor Relations Board for their ability to negotiate directly ployees into a union election. Senator will be yet another break, slowing with their employer for raises or other Kennedy said: down our economy at a time when we benefits or concerns or any of the There should be at least a 30-day interval need to encourage employers and busi- countless other issues an employee between the request for an election and the nesses to grow. It would be especially might want to approach his or her em- holding of the election...in which both par- harmful to small businesses, which are ties can present their viewpoints. ployer about? The 30-day waiting period is an additional the backbone of our economy and the Under current law, both parties are safeguard against rushing employees into an most important factor in maintaining able to raise issues about the election election where they are unfamiliar with the our fragile economic growth. at a preelection hearing, covering such issues. Small businesses that don’t have issues as which employees should be in- It is clear to see this rule is wrong. human resource departments and more cluded in the bargaining unit and That is why Senator ENZI, Senator particularly don’t have in-house legal whether particular employees are actu- MCCONNELL, and I are asking the Sen- counsel already face a significant bur- ally supervisors. ate to disapprove the rule and prohibit den when they have to navigate union Under the new regulation, parties the National Labor Relations Board elections. This rule would only make it will be barred from raising these ques- from issuing any substantially similar harder. This rule would hurt businesses tions until after the election. Employ- rule. for the sole purpose of helping unions ees will be forced to vote without I yield the floor. that don’t need it. knowing which other employees will The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Union elections are supposed to be actually be in the bargaining unit with ator from Wyoming. held in a timely and fair manner, them. This is important information Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I ask unani- which is what the current system that weighs heavily in most employees’ mous consent to speak for up to 15 achieves. The average time between fil- votes. minutes. ing an election petition, as has been Under current law, when either party The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mentioned, and holding the vote is 38 raises preelection issues, they are al- objection, it is so ordered. days, and nearly all elections happen lowed to submit evidence and testi- Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I thank the within 2 months. mony, and file post-hearing briefs for Senator from Tennessee, Mr. ALEX- That process allows employers to un- the hearing officer to consider, and ANDER, for his comments. derstand their rights and meet their then they have 14 days in which to ap- I don’t think I have ever heard it put legal obligations. It allows employees peal decisions made with respect to quite as concisely or the timeline ex- to educate themselves about what that election. plained quite as well as he did. I hope unionization means for them person- Under the new regulation, the hear- people are paying attention. I hope ally and for their work, and it ensures ing officer is given the broad discretion people take a look at the journal and that union elections will be a fair op- to bar all evidence and testimony unre- see exactly how short a timeframe that portunity for workers to decide wheth- lated to the question of representation is for both the employer and the em- er to organize. and all post-election briefs and no ap- ployees. Under the current system there is a peals or requests for stays are allowed. So I rise to support the resolution of 25-day waiting period between the set- This could be quite a disadvantage for disapproval that would repeal the Na- ting of an election and the actual se- employees as well as employers. tional Labor Relations Board’s ambush cret ballot election. That window of What this all adds up to is an ex- election rule. time is crucial. Employers use that tremely small window of time for filing

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The NLRB is ensuring that the odds speeches—that it was Senator John F. The National Labor Relations Board are stacked against the employees and Kennedy who argued vigorously for a has not made the case that elections the businesses. This vote is an oppor- 30-day waiting period prior to the elec- are being held up or stalled. They can- tunity to tell the National Labor Rela- tion. He said: not make that case because the data tions Board to reverse course. There should be at least a 30 day interval doesn’t support it. There is no need for I hope this resolution will convince between a request for an election and the this rule, which is just a handout to the National Labor Relations Board to holding of an election . . . in which both par- Big Labor, which relies on pushing ties can present their viewpoints. . . . The 30 pull back from this disastrous rule and day waiting period is an additional safeguard unions forward before businesses and encourage them to focus on their stat- against rushing employees into an election employees have a chance to study and utory mission rather than overturning where they are unfamiliar with the issues. understand the full effects. decades of settled practice that ensures Again, that was a quote by Senator This resolution will preserve the fair- that this process is held in a timely John F. Kennedy, speaking directly to ness and swift resolution of claims manner and that there is a fair oppor- the need for fairness to employees. The which occur under current law. It will tunity for all sides to understand, to 30-day waiting period provision he sup- not disadvantage unions or roll back participate, and to exercise their ported did not ultimately become part any rights. It is important to say that rights. of the law, and obviously it is not a law again because there is going to be a lot The NLRB’s purpose is to enforce the today. Instead, the NLRB adopted the of misinformation about what this res- National Labor Relations Act, which is practice of a 25-day waiting period in olution does. This resolution does not a carefully balanced law that has only almost every case. disadvantage unions or roll back any rarely been changed. When changes This caution about the need for em- union rights. What it does is it ensures have occurred, they have been the re- ployees to have a chance to become fa- that small business employers and em- sult of careful negotiations, with input miliar with the issues is just as true ployees in America are not unfairly from stakeholders and thoughtful de- today. Employees who are not aware of disadvantaged by a burdensome process bate. the organizing activity at their work- and that employees are not misled with The NLRB is attempting a sneak at- sites and even those who are need to insufficient or incorrect information tack through the rulemaking process. have an opportunity to learn about the during the union election process. This is an ambush on the National union they may join. They will want to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Labor Relations Act to set up ambush research the union to ensure it has no ator’s time has expired. elections. signs of corruption. They will want to Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I ask unani- The National Labor Relations Board know how other worksites have fared mous consent for 1 additional minute. is an agency that has historically with this union and whether they can The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without issued very few regulations. Most of believe the promises the union orga- objection, it is so ordered. the questions that come up under the nizers may be extending. Employees Mr. ENZI. Under a successful Con- law are handled through the decisions should have every chance to under- gressional Review Act disapproval, the of the Board. Board decisions often do stand the impact of unionization. Four agency in question is prohibited from change the enforcement of the law sig- decades ago Senators recognized that issuing any substantially similar regu- nificantly, but they are issued in re- employees deserved the opportunity to lation. That means the National Labor sponse to an actual dispute and a ques- gather this and all other relevant in- Relations Board could not just reissue tion of law. formation before casting their votes. this regulation again and again, as In contrast, the ambush election is Unfortunately, the NLRB is choosing they have currently done. not a response to a real problem be- to ignore this caution, and rank-and- I encourage my colleagues to support cause the current election process for file employees will suffer. this resolution to ensure that the Na- certifying whether employees want to This situation is exactly what the tional Labor Relations Board under- form a union is not broken. The rule Congressional Review Act was intended stands that this rule is a no-go and was not carefully negotiated by stake- for. When an agency goes too far and that we will stand up to ensure a fair holders, it was not made with careful tries to impose rules and regulations process. debate, and there was no attempt to that are unnecessary or harmful—in reach a consensus. this case, both—the Congressional Re- f In the late 1950s Congress worked to view Act gives Congress an expedited pass the Landrieu-Griffin Act, which process for repealing that regulation. PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR protected the rights of both rank-and- It is a process that cannot be held up Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I wish to file union members and their employ- and cannot be stalled or put off to en- make a unanimous consent request ees. This was a carefully constructed sure that Congress can act when it that Lt. Col. Anthony McCarty, a de- piece of legislation that came out of a needs to stop an out-of-control agency. fense fellow in my office, be granted special committee to study the issue, By any measure, the current law and floor privileges for the remainder of that heard from more than 1,500 wit- certification system for union elec- this year. nesses over 3 years. And Congress de- tions ensures that the process is fair The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without bated the issue of how long a periodh of for all parties and that all parties have objection, it is so ordered. FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS In accordance with the appropriate provisions of law, the Secretary of the Senate herewith submits the following re- ports for standing committees of the Senate, certain joint committees of the Congress, delegations and groups, and select and special committees of the Senate, relating to expenses incurred in the performance of authorized foreign travel:

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Debbie Stabenow: Senegal ...... franc ...... 376.00 ...... 376.00 Tanzania ...... shilling ...... 751.50 ...... 751.50 Ethiopia ...... birr ...... 984.00 ...... 984.00 Italy ...... euro ...... 1,093.57 ...... 1,093.57 Senator Amy Klobuchar: Senegal ...... franc ...... 461.75 ...... 461.75 Tanzania ...... shilling ...... 575.10 ...... 575.10 Ethiopia ...... birr ...... 810.52 ...... 810.52 Italy ...... euro ...... 878.58 ...... 878.58 Senator Heidi Heitkamp: Senegal ...... franc ...... 238.95 ...... 238.95 Tanzania ...... shilling ...... 484.90 ...... 484.90 Ethiopia ...... birr ...... 1,026.50 ...... 1,026.50 Italy ...... euro ...... 1,115.60 ...... 1,115.60 Christopher Adamo: Senegal ...... franc ...... 476.00 ...... 476.00 Tanzania ...... shilling ...... 851.50 ...... 851.50 Ethiopia ...... birr ...... 1,084.00 ...... 1,084.00 Italy ...... euro ...... 1,043.57 ...... 1,043.57 Anne Brewster-Stanski: Senegal ...... franc ...... 376.00 ...... 376.00 Tanzania ...... shilling ...... 751.50 ...... 751.50 Ethiopia ...... birr ...... 955.00 ...... 955.00 Italy ...... euro ...... 1,093.57 ...... 1,093.57 Jacqlyn Schneider: Senegal ...... franc ...... 403.00 ...... 403.00 Tanzania ...... shilling ...... 814.50 ...... 814.50 Ethiopia ...... birr ...... 1,073.00 ...... 1,073.00 Italy ...... euro ...... 1,101.57 ...... 1,101.57 Joseph Shultz: Senegal ...... franc ...... 476.00 ...... 476.00 Tanzania ...... shilling ...... 851.50 ...... 851.50 Ethiopia ...... birr ...... 1,084.00 ...... 1,084.00 Italy ...... euro ...... 943.57 ...... 943.57 Brigit Helgen: Senegal ...... franc ...... 544.02 ...... 544.02 Tanzania ...... shilling ...... 897.45 ...... 897.45 Ethiopia ...... birr ...... 468.10 ...... 468.10 Italy ...... euro ...... 897.04 ...... 897.04 Delegation Expenses: * Senegal ...... franc ...... 2,862.55 ...... 2,862,55 Tanzania ...... shilling ...... 18,861.79 ...... 18,861.79 Ethiopia ...... birr ...... 25,938.60 ...... 25,938.60 Italy ...... euro ...... 3,285.21 ...... 3,285.21 Total ...... 24,981.86 ...... 50,948.15 ...... 75,930.01 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State under authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Section 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR DEBBIE STABENOW, Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Dec. 31, 2014.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Shannon Hines: France ...... Euro ...... 1,664.00 ...... 270.00 ...... 1,934.00 Hungary ...... Forint ...... 500.61 ...... 27.13 ...... 527.74 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,630.40 ...... 10,630.40 Tim Rieser: Cuba ...... Peso ...... 506.00 ...... 506.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,127.00 ...... 20.00 ...... 1,147.00 Paul Grove: Dem. Rep. Congo ...... Franc ...... 1,043.00 ...... 1,043.00 Kenya ...... Shilling ...... 1,080.00 ...... 1,560.00 ...... 2,640.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,816.40 ...... 4,816.40 Adam Yezerski: Dem. Rep. Congo ...... Franc ...... 1,093.00 ...... 1,093.00 Kenya ...... Shilling ...... 1,130.00 ...... 1,560.00 ...... 2,690.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,816.40 ...... 4,816.40 Delegation Expenses: * Kenya ...... Shilling ...... 1,213.50 ...... 51.32 ...... 1,264.82 Total ...... 7,016,61 ...... 26,020.83 ...... 71.32 ...... 33,108.76 *Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR BARBARA A. MIKULSKI, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Jan. 23, 2015.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Mike Kuiken: United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,046.00 ...... 13,046.00 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 736.09 ...... 736.09 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 20.50 ...... 20.50

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Mike Noblet: United States ...... Dollar ...... 4.00 ...... 13,140.00 ...... 13,144.00 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 163.00 ...... 410.00 ...... 573.00 Adam Barker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,046.00 ...... 13,046.00 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 445.83 ...... 445.83 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 20.50 ...... 20.50 Tom Goffus: United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,046.00 ...... 13,046.00 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 445.83 ...... 445.83 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 20.50 ...... 20.50 Delegation Expenses: * United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 211.23 ...... 211.23 Senator Tim Kaine: United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,050.77 ...... 13,050.77 India ...... Rupee ...... 1,184.85 ...... 1,184.85 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 69.00 ...... 69.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 104.00 ...... 104.00 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 164.00 ...... 164.00 Karen Courington: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,970.40 ...... 12,970.40 India ...... Rupee ...... 1,253.42 ...... 1,253.42 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 69.00 ...... 69.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 224.00 ...... 224.00 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 164.00 ...... 164.00 Senator Angus King: United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,604.72 ...... 14,604.72 India ...... Rupee ...... 876.95 ...... 72.20 ...... 949.15 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 69.00 ...... 69.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 94.00 ...... 10.00 ...... 104.00 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 164.00 ...... 164.00 Stephen Smith: United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,604.72 ...... 14,604.72 India ...... Rupee ...... 876.95 ...... 50.44 ...... 96.58 ...... 1,023.97 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 69.00 ...... 69.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 94.00 ...... 10.00 ...... 104.00 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 164.00 ...... 164.00 Delegation Expenses: * India ...... Rupee ...... 561.73 ...... 561.73 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 132.45 ...... 132.45 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 59.31 ...... 59.31 Senator James Inhofe: United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,644.80 ...... 11,644.80 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 421.01 ...... 421.01 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 191.00 ...... 191.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 391.09 ...... 391.09 Tom Goffus: United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,644.80 ...... 11,644.80 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 421.01 ...... 421.01 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 191.00 ...... 191.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 391.09 ...... 391.09 Delegation Expenses: * Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 200.44 ...... 200.44 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 196.08 ...... 362.58 ...... 558.66 Germany ...... Euro ...... 1,619.01 ...... 1,619.01 Lithuania ...... Euro ...... 356.91 ...... 356.91 Senator John McCain: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 611.42 ...... 611.42 Christian Brose: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 675.57 ...... 675.57 Elizabeth O’Bagy: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 649.77 ...... 649.77 Senator Ted Cruz: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 604.41 ...... 604.41 Victoria Coates: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 677.57 ...... 677.57 Senator Tim Kaine: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 587.17 ...... 587.17 Karen Courington: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 600.01 ...... 600.01 Mary Naylor: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 590.76 ...... 590.76 Delegation Expenses: * Canada ...... Dollar ...... 371.87 ...... 9,185.61 ...... 9,557.48 Jonathan Epstein: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,098.00 ...... 8,098.00 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 200.00 ...... 200.00 Delegation Expenses: * Turkey ...... Lira ...... 8.51 ...... 8.51 Senator John McCain: United States ...... Dollar ...... 16,336.52 ...... 16,336.52 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 129.00 ...... 129.00 Elizabeth O’Bagy: United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,333.43 ...... 14,333.43 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 112.00 ...... 112.00 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 61.00 ...... 61.00 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 140.10 ...... 140.10 Delegation Expenses: * Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 156.00 ...... 156.00 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 286.90 ...... 286.90 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 33,000.00 ...... 33,000.00 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 20,596.00 ...... 20,596.00

Total ...... 15,297.50 ...... 203,395.78 ...... 33,968.23 ...... 252,661.51 *Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Jan. 30, 2015.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency Senator Elizabeth Warren: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 2,695.19 ...... 2,695.19 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 368.86 ...... 368.86 United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,964.52 ...... 8,964.52 Jonathan Donenberg: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 2,664.89 ...... 2,664.89 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 357.90 ...... 357.90 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,504.02 ...... 7,504.02 Total ...... 6,086.84 ...... 16,468.54 ...... 22,555.38 SENATOR TIM JOHNSON, Chairman, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Dec. 18, 2014. CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET FOR TRAVEL FROM OCT. 1 TO DEC. 31, 2014

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency Kusai Merchant: Peru ...... Sole ...... 754.00 ...... 3,041.50 ...... 3,795.50 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,000.93 ...... 1,000.93 Total ...... 754.00 ...... 1,000.93 ...... 3,041.50 ...... 4,796.43 SENATOR PATTY MURRAY, Chairman, Committee on the Budget, Dec. 31, 2014.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Ellen Doneski: United States ...... Dollar ...... 19,109.90 ...... 19,109.90 South Korea ...... Won ...... 2,308.88 ...... 2,308.88 John Branscome: United States ...... Dollar ...... 19,112.90 ...... 19,112.90 South Korea ...... Won ...... 2,442.88 ...... 2,442.88 Total ...... 4,751.76 ...... 38,222.80 ...... 42,974.56 SENATOR JOHN THUNE, Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Jan. 29, 2015.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Lisa Murkowski: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,638.90 ...... 3,638.90 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 589.17 ...... 589.17 Isaac Edwards: United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,182.00 ...... 2,182.00 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 855.55 ...... 855.55 Delegation Expenses: Iceland ...... Krona ...... 651.57 ...... 651.57 Total ...... 1,444.72 ...... 5,820.90 ...... 651.57 ...... 7,917.19 SENATOR MARY L. LANDRIEU, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Dec. 17, 2014.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Joseph Mendelson: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,550.34 ...... 3,550.34 Peru ...... Nuevo Sol ...... 3,448.00 ...... 3,448.00 Emily Enderle: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,105.84 ...... 1,105.84 Peru ...... Nuevo Sol ...... 3,086.00 ...... 3,086.00 Total ...... 6,534.00 ...... 4,656.18 ...... 11,190.18 SENATOR JAMES M. INHOFE, Chairman, Committee on Environment and Public Works, Jan. 23, 2015.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Jayme White: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 2,412.29 ...... 2,412.29 United States ...... Dollar ...... 17,822.80 ...... 17,822.80 Elissa Alben: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 2,961.84 ...... 2,961.84 United States ...... Dollar ...... 17,822.80 ...... 17,822.80 Everett Eissenstat: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 2,856.91 ...... 2,856.91 United States ...... Dollar ...... 17,822.80 ...... 17,822.80 Shane Warren: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 2,917.70 ...... 2,917.70 United States ...... Dollar ...... 17,822.80 ...... 17,822.80 Delegation Expenses: * United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,057.00 ...... 1,057.00 Tyler Brace: Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 1,802.21 ...... 1,802.21 United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,762.70 ...... 8,762.70 Delegation Expenses: * United States ...... Dollar ...... 365.70 ...... 365.70 Jason Park: China ...... Renminbi ...... 1,162.22 ...... 1,162.22 United States ...... Dollar ...... 20,238.30 ...... 20,238.30 Shane Warren: China ...... Renminbi ...... 1,165.97 ...... 1,165.97 United States ...... Dollar ...... 20,238.30 ...... 20,238.30 Delegation Expenses: * United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,240.47 ...... 1,240.47 Senator Pat Roberts: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 297.28 ...... 297.28 United States ...... Dollar ...... 22,480.90 ...... 22,480.90 Theda Khrestin: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 346.28 ...... 346.28 United States ...... Dollar ...... 22,480.90 ...... 22,480.90 Delegation Expenses: * Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 22,917.70 ...... 22,917.70 Total ...... 15,922.70 ...... 165,492.30 ...... 25,580.87 ...... 206,995.87 * Delegation expenses include transportation, embassy overtime and other official expenses in accordance with the responsibilities of the host country. SENATOR RON WYDEN, Chairman, Committee on Finance, Jan. 13, 2015.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator John Barrasso: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 594.99 ...... 594.99 Delegation Expenses: * Canada ...... Dollar ...... 804.16 ...... 804.16 Senator John Barrasso: Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 231.00 ...... 231.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,361.10 ...... 10,361.10 Charles Ziegler: Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 231.00 ...... 231.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,966.00 ...... 9,966.00 Delegation Expenses: * Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 283.27 ...... 283.27 Senator Christopher Coons: Liberia ...... Dollar ...... 682.50 ...... 682.50 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,287.80 ...... 10,287.80 Vali Sanmugalingan: Liberia ...... Dollar ...... 700.50 ...... 700.50 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,287.80 ...... 10,287.80 Delegation Expenses: * Liberia ...... Dollar ...... 2,500.73 ...... 2,500.73 Senator Jeff Flake: Cuba ...... Dollar ...... 849.00 ...... 849.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,094.20 ...... 1,094.20 Chandler Morse: Cuba ...... Dollar ...... 849.00 ...... 849.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 923.20 ...... 923.20 Senator Tom Udall: Cuba ...... Dollar ...... 849.00 ...... 849.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 918.20 ...... 918.20 Matthew Padilla: Cuba ...... Dollar ...... 849.00 ...... 849.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 918.20 ...... 918.20 Senator Christopher Murphy: Serbia ...... Euro ...... 823.00 ...... 823.00 Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 335.00 ...... 335.00 Kosovo ...... Euro ...... 195.00 ...... 195.00 Albania ...... Lek ...... 364.00 ...... 364.00 Croatia ...... Kuna ...... 282.00 ...... 282.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,640.10 ...... 10,640.10 Jessica Elledge: Serbia ...... Euro ...... 823.00 ...... 823.00 Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 335.00 ...... 335.00 Kosovo ...... Euro ...... 195.00 ...... 195.00 Albania ...... Lek ...... 364.00 ...... 364.00 Croatia ...... Kuna ...... 282.00 ...... 282.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,917.50 ...... 11,917.50 Delegation Expenses: * Serbia ...... Euro ...... 1,416.00 ...... 1,416.00 Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 1,130.00 ...... 1,130.00 Kosovo ...... Euro ...... 1,329.57 ...... 1,329.57 Albania ...... Lek ...... 1,711.00 ...... 1,711.000 Croatia ...... Kuna ...... 826.00 ...... 826.00

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Sergio Aguirre: India ...... Rupee ...... 1,253.42 ...... 1,253.42 Afghanistan ...... Dollar ...... 69.00 ...... 69.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 104.00 ...... 104.00 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 5.55 ...... 5.55 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,970.40 ...... 12,970.40 Delegation Expenses: * India ...... Rupee ...... 374.48 ...... 374.48 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 88.30 ...... 88.30 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 39.54 ...... 39.54 Viviana Bovo: Colombia ...... Peso ...... 345.81 ...... 345.81 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,871.00 ...... 3,871.00 Ana Unruh Cohen: Peru ...... Nuevo Sol ...... 2,852.00 ...... 2,852.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,729.94 ...... 2,729.94 Hal Connolly: Peru ...... Nuevo Sol ...... 2,180.00 ...... 2,180.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,719.94 ...... 2,719.94 Jesse Young: Peru ...... Nuevo Sol ...... 2,844.00 ...... 2,844.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,035.94 ...... 1,035.94 Michael Gallagher: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 335.21 ...... 335.21 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 1,301.00 ...... 1,301.00 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 451.90 ...... 451.90 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,262.00 ...... 4,262.00 Dana Stroul: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 249.00 ...... 249.00 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 1,025.25 ...... 1,025.25 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 829.66 ...... 829.66 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,969.40 ...... 3,969.40 Delegation Expenses: * Turkey ...... Lira ...... 113.37 ...... 113.37 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 1,134.68 ...... 1,134.68 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 102.97 ...... 102.97 Jodi Herman: Austria ...... Euro ...... 683.65 ...... 683.65 France ...... Euro ...... 489.78 ...... 489.78 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,267.70 ...... 2,267.70 Lowell Schwartz: Austria ...... Euro ...... 671.26 ...... 671.26 France ...... Euro ...... 617.65 ...... 617.65 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,232.70 ...... 2,232.70 Delegation Expenses: * Austria ...... Euro ...... 845.06 ...... 845.06 France ...... Euro ...... 990.00 ...... 990.00 Chris Homan: Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 412.27 ...... 412.27 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 294.60 ...... 294.60 South Korea ...... Won ...... 308.18 ...... 308.18 United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,118.41 ...... 8,118.41 Delegation Expenses: * Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 14.40 ...... 14.40 South Korea ...... Won ...... 616.99 ...... 616.99 Damian Murphy: Bangladesh ...... Taka ...... 695.00 ...... 695.00 Nepal ...... Rupee ...... 813.59 ...... 813.59 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,439.17 ...... 5,439.17 Charlotte Oldham-Moore: Bangladesh ...... Taka ...... 695.00 ...... 695.00 Nepal ...... Rupee ...... 813.59 ...... 813.59 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,439.17 ...... 5,439.17 Stacie Oliver: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 316.21 ...... 316.21 Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 350.24 ...... 350.24 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 445.25 ...... 445.25 Egypt ...... Pound ...... 725.31 ...... 725.31 Germany ...... Euro ...... 341.66 ...... 341.66 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,528.70 ...... 3,528.70 Delegation Expenses: * Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 205.86 ...... 205.86 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 190.22 ...... 190.22 Egypt ...... Pound ...... 164.00 ...... 164.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 11.32 ...... 11.32 Chris Socha: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 600.00 ...... 600.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,596.70 ...... 3,596.70 Daniel Vajdich: Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 285.00 ...... 285.00 Moldova ...... Leu ...... 1,014.00 ...... 1,014.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,956.00 ...... 3,956.00 Delegation Expenses: * Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 144.00 ...... 144.00 Moldova ...... Leu ...... 138.70 ...... 138.70 Brandon Yoder: Honduras ...... Lempira ...... 714.00 ...... 714.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,059.20 ...... 1,059.20 Delegation Expenses: * Honduras ...... Lempira ...... 394.00 ...... 394.00

Totals: ...... 34,966.03 ...... 134,510.57 ...... 15,568.62 ...... 185,045.22 * Delegation expenses included payments and reimbursements to the Department of State under authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Section 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR BOB CORKER, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, Jan. 28, 2014.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Robert Casey: Norway ...... Kroner ...... 163.96 ...... 163.96 Caitlin Gearen: Norway ...... Kroner ...... 306.74 ...... 306.74 Delegation Expenses: * Norway ...... Kroner ...... 713.26 ...... 713.26 Total ...... 470.70 ...... 713.26 ...... 1,183.96 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR LAMAR ALEXANDER, Chairman, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Jan. 26, 2015.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Jim Catella: India ...... Dollar ...... 670.00 ...... 670.00 Afghanistan ...... Dollar ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 Pakistan ...... Dollar ...... 180.00 ...... 180.00 Doha ...... Dollar ...... 164.00 ...... 164.00 Senator Marco Rubio: Colombia ...... Dollar ...... 155.00 ...... 4,139.70 ...... 4,294.70 Brian Walsh: Colombia ...... Dollar ...... 155.00 ...... 4,139.70 ...... 4,294.70 Total ...... 1,380.00 ...... 8,279.40 ...... 9,659.40 SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN, Chairman, Committee on Intelligence, Dec. 23, 2014.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE FOR TRAVEL FROM OCT. 1 TO DEC. 31, 2014

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

David Killion: Germany ...... Euro ...... 1,307.55 ...... 1,307.55 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,130.50 ...... 12,130.50 Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 2,663.44 ...... 2,663.44 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,905.70 ...... 11,905.70 Erika Schlager: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 3,216.00 ...... 3,216.00 Austria ...... Euro ...... 417.00 ...... 417.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,794.50 ...... 4,794.50 Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 2,663.44 ...... 2,663.44 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,000.30 ...... 2,000.30 Mischa Thompson: Germany ...... Euro ...... 1,985.00 ...... 1,985.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,797.60 ...... 1,797.60 Alex Johnson: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 3,637.04 ...... 3,637.04 United States ...... Dollar ...... 759.37 ...... 759.37 Germany ...... Euro ...... 1,286.63 ...... 1,286.63 United States ...... Dollar ...... 960.50 ...... 960.50 Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 2,219.53 ...... 2,219.53 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,156.10 ...... 1,156.10 Austria ...... Euro ...... 23,300.78 ...... 23,300.78 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,074.90 ...... 1,074.90 Robert Hand: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 1,632.72 ...... 1,632.72 Boznia and Herzegov ...... Mark ...... 1,372.00 ...... 1,372.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,359.70 ...... 3,359.70 Orest Deychakiwsky: Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 1,765.00 ...... 1,765.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,692.40 ...... 1,692.40 Allison Hollabaugh: Austria ...... Euro ...... 807.50 ...... 807.50 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,750.50 ...... 1,750.50 Shelly Han: Moldova ...... Leu ...... 1,156.00 ...... 1,156.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 298.58 ...... 298.58 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,331.20 ...... 4,331.20 David Kostelancik: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 1,951.44 ...... 1,951.44 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,714.30 ...... 4,714.30 Janice Helwig: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 2,489.44 ...... 2,489.44 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,654.30 ...... 12,654.30 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 3,492.08 ...... 3,492.08 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,048.50 ...... 3,048.50 Total ...... 57,661.17 ...... 68,130.37 ...... 125,791.54 SENATOR BENJAMIN L. CARDIN, Chairman, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, Jan. 14, 2015.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Thomas Hawkins: Turkey ...... Dollar ...... 284.00 ...... 32.75 ...... 316.75 Saudi Arabia ...... Dollar ...... 505.00 ...... 233.00 ...... 738.00 Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 386.28 ...... 125.00 ...... 511.28 Total ...... 1,175.28 ...... 390.75 ...... 1,566.03

SENATOR MITCH MCCONNELL, h The Republican Leader, Jan. 30, 2015. UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREE- Rhode Island, which is more opportuni- money so we can send people to war, MENT—READING OF WASHING- ties to vote on these amendments than but is a bit less generous in taking care TON’S FAREWELL ADDRESS during the entire 113th Congress. of those veterans when they return Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, home. That should stop. This morning I visited Eastern Gate- ask unanimous consent that notwith- may I say how much I appreciate the way Community College in Youngs- standing the resolution of the Senate open amendment process. town and met with local veterans, in- of January 24, 1901, the traditional f cluding community college graduate reading of Washington’s Farewell Ad- ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT Lisa Thomas. She graduated last May dress take place on Monday, February and is now pursuing a 4-year degree— 23, following the prayer and pledge; fur- Mr. MCCONNELL. If there is no fur- after getting a 2-year degree—at ther, that Senator HOEVEN be recog- ther business to come before the Sen- Franklin University using her GI bene- nized to deliver the address. ate, I ask unanimous consent that it fits. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without stand adjourned under the previous Community colleges like Eastern objection, it is so ordered. order, following the remarks of Sen- ator BROWN. Gateway are an important way we pro- f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without vide our veterans with the necessary ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, objection, it is so ordered. skills to find decent-paying jobs. They FEBRUARY 10, 2015 Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I serve as pipelines for veterans so they can attend 4-year universities. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The GI bill’s education benefits are ask unanimous consent that when the critical to investing in returning serv- Senate completes its business today, it clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to icemembers. They help the veterans adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb- who have returned from war to learn ruary 10; that following the prayer and call the roll. Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I ask new skills, and as a result these men pledge, the morning hour be deemed and women have helped to build our expired, the Journal of proceedings be unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. middle class and led to our Nation’s approved to date, and the time for the dominance in the second half of the two leaders be reserved for their use The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it so ordered. 20th century and into this century. But later in the day; following leader re- veterans, as some find out unwittingly, marks, the Senate be in a period of f have a limited amount of time before morning business until 12:30 p.m., with APPOINTMENT their GI benefits expire. Senators permitted to speak therein At crowded colleges, general edu- for up to 10 minutes each, and that the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cation requirements and prerequisites first hour be equally divided, with the Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, often fill up quickly, and it can take Democrats controlling the first half pursuant to the order of the Senate of several semesters for that veteran to and the Republicans controlling the January 24, 1901, as modified by the secure a spot. Waiting for a spot in a final half. I further ask that the Senate order of February 9, 2015, appoints the required course is a luxury many vet- recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. to Senator from North Dakota, Mr. erans don’t have because those vet- allow the for weekly conference meet- HOEVEN, to read Washington’s Farewell erans benefits could expire. If student ings. Address on Monday, February 23, 2015. veterans are unable to finish their de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The Senator from Ohio is recognized. grees before these benefits expire, they objection? f may end up being forced to pay thou- The Senator from Rhode Island. sands of dollars in out-of-pocket tui- PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Reserving the tion and fees. The veterans who served VETERANS right to object, may I have one sen- our Nation without delay should not tence to observe that there appears as Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, this face delays in getting their education. yet to be no Republican plan whatso- week we celebrate Salute to Veterans Many colleges and universities— ever to answer the energy chairman’s Week to honor all those who have Youngstown State, which is the same question on climate change—what do served our Nation in uniform and their place where the Eastern Gateway cam- we do—and with that noted, I do not families who sacrificed so much for our pus in Youngstown is located, is where object. country. many Eastern Gateway students com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without This week is a particularly appro- plete their degrees. They offer veterans objection, it is so ordered. priate time for us to reflect on the im- priority registration so they can get Mr. MCCONNELL. I would just say to portance of fulfilling our commitment the courses they need before their ben- my friend from Rhode Island that the to all veterans. Just as we invest in efits run out. Senator knows we just finished a and train our men and women during All of our colleges and universities— lengthy floor consideration of the Key- their military service, we must make 2-year, 4-year, public and private—need stone bill, with an open amendment the same investments when they re- to follow Youngstown State’s lead. If process on this and other energy-re- turn to our communities, hang up their student athletes have priority registra- lated topics. The Senate voted on sev- uniforms, and embark on the next tion, we can surely extend that privi- eral amendments on climate change, phase of their lives. This institution al- lege to those who have served our Na- including two from the Senator from ways seems to be willing to vote for tion. That is why in the coming

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION REINTRODUCING THE LENA HORNE International Civil Rights Walk of Fame at the RECOGNITION ACT OF 2015 Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site. Lena always fought back when opportunities HON. JUDY CHU HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS presented themselves. For example, during World War II, Lena had OF CALIFORNIA OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been slated to perform for segregated troops IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of U.S. servicemen. She was appalled to find Monday, February 9, 2015 that African American servicemen had been Monday, February 9, 2015 Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to seated behind German prisoners of war, and Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Mr. Speaker, reintroduce the Lena Horne Recognition Act of refused to partake unless she could sing be- from Monday, February 2, 2015 to Thursday, 2015, which would award the Congressional fore an integrated group. As a compromise, February 5, 2015 I had to remain in California Gold Medal to the late, renowned singer, ac- Lena left the stage and sang directly in front tress, and Civil Rights icon, Ms. Lena Mary of her African American counterparts, with the and was unable to vote. Calhoun Horne. German prisoners of war to her rear. Had I been present on the House floor on As an African American woman born in Lena notably remained committed to Monday, February 2, 2015, I would have voted 1917, Ms. Horne, who passed away in 2010, bettering lives of the underserved and under- ‘‘aye’’ on roll call No. 51, H.R. 361, the Med- was truly a woman of firsts, having pioneered represented for the entirety of her life. An ac- ical Preparedness Allowable Use Act. I would the way for many men and women of color tive participant in the movement, Lena met have also voted ‘‘aye’’ on roll call No. 52, H.R. through her work in Jazz, film, and the Civil President John F. Kennedy shortly before his 615, the Department of Homeland Security Rights movement. She began her career in assassination, marched in the March on Interoperable Communications Act and ‘‘aye’’ the chorus line at Harlem’s famed Cotton Club Washington, and ultimately performed and on roll call No. 53, H.R. 623, the Social Media before moving on to record dozens of musical spoke on behalf of the NAACP, SNCC, and Working Group Act of 2015. tracks and playing roles in movies and musi- National Council of Negro Women. Also nota- cals. ble is the work that she engaged in with On Tuesday, February 3, 2015, I would As a young woman, Lena drew much fame former First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt to pass have voted ‘‘nay’’ on roll call No. 54, H. Res. from her beauty and talent, yet found many anti-lynching laws. Lena was awarded the 70, On Ordering the Previous Question on the roadblocks in her personal success due to the Spingarn Medal from the NAACP in 1983. Rule Providing for Consideration of H.R. 596, hyper-racialized nature of show business at Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in sup- To Repeal the Patient Protection and Afford- the time. However, this adversity would not port of honoring Lena Horne posthumously able Care Act and health care-related provi- limit her, and presented a platform for her in- with a Congressional Gold Medal, for her out- sions in the Health Care and Education Rec- creasing support of and action in the Civil standing contributions to American culture and onciliation Act of 2010, and ‘‘nay’’ on roll call Rights movement. the Civil Rights Movement. A beautiful person No. 55, H. Res. 70, the Rule Providing for The first to do so, Lena signed a long term inside and out, Lena willed her talent, intel- Consideration of H.R. 596. I would have also contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) ligence, and fame to fight against discrimina- and embarked on a career in Hollywood, as voted ‘‘aye’’ on roll call No. 56, on Approving tion, traversing her career on a road filled with her celebrity had been noticed by many, de- potholes full of racial bias and degradation. the Journal, and ‘‘aye’’ on roll call No. 57, on spite the color of her skin. She was also the Lena represents the very best of American the Democratic Motion to Recommit on H.R. first African American woman to be nominated ideals and signifies the true purpose of the 596 with Instructions. I would have voted for a Tony Award. However, again, she found American Dream. ‘‘nay’’ on roll call No. 58, on Passage of H.R. road blocks in her professional life, due to f 596. state-law restrictions in on-screen interracial On Wednesday, February 4, 2015, I would relationships as well as the need to have her IN RECOGNITION OF DR. AZIZAH AL-HIBRI’S LIFETIME OF SUP- have voted ‘‘nay’’ on roll call No. 59, Ordering roles edited out for Jim Crow abiding viewers. PORT AND ADVOCACY ON BE- the Previous Question on the Rule providing Blacklisted during the period of McCarthyism HALF OF HUMAN RIGHTS for consideration of H.R. 50, the Unfunded in the 1950s, Ms. Horne still recorded what Mandates Information and Transparency Act would become the best-selling album by a fe- male singer in RCA Victor’s history in 1957. of 2015, and H.R. 527, the Small Business HON. DEBBIE DINGELL From music and film, Lena had built a sub- Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of OF MICHIGAN stantial fan base, and by the 1960s, at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2015, and ‘‘nay’’ on roll call No. 60, H. Res. peak of the Civil Rights movement, she be- 78, the Rule Providing for Consideration of came a staple on television. She had become Monday, February 9, 2015 H.R. 50 and H.R. 527. I would have also so renowned in popular culture despite her Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to voted ‘‘aye’’ on roll call No. 61, H.R. 50, the race that she appeared on shows such as the recognize Dr. Azizah al-Hibri, a distinguished Cummings of Maryland Part C Amendment Dean Martin Show and Ed Sullivan Show. In women’s and human rights advocate, on re- No. 2, and ‘‘aye’’ on roll call No. 62, H.R. 50, 1970, Horne co-starred with well known actor, ceiving the prestigious ACCESS Purple Rose the Connolly of Virginia Part C Amendment Harry Belafonte, on a show for ABC donning Award. As a Member of Congress it is both No. 3. I would have also voted ‘‘aye’’ on roll their names—‘‘Harry and Lena.’’ She would go my privilege and honor to recognize Dr. al- call No. 63, the Democratic Motion to Recom- on to play herself on The Muppet Show, Ses- Hibri for her many years of service and con- mit H.R. 50 with Instructions, and ‘‘nay’’ on roll ame Street, and Sanford and Son. In 1981, tributions which have enriched and strength- call No. 64, on Passage of H.R. 50. Lena then received two Grammy awards and ened our community. a special Tony award for her cast recording of Dr. al-Hibri is the Founder and Chair of On Thursday, February 5, 2015, I would her Broadway show, Lena Horne: The Lady KARAMAH: Muslim Women Lawyers for have voted ‘‘aye’’ on roll call No. 65, H.R. 527, and Her Music. In 1989, she received a Human Rights. KARAMAH is a nonprofit orga- the Schrader of Oregon Part A Amendment Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. nization committed to promoting human rights No. 4, and ‘‘aye’’ on roll call No. 66, H.R. 527, Amongst her many awards, Ms. Horne was throughout the globe, especially focusing on the Jackson Lee of Texas Part A Amendment the recipient of the Kennedy Center honor for gender equity, religious freedom and civil No. 6. I would have also voted ‘‘aye’’ on roll lifetime contribution to the arts in 1984. She rights in the United States. KARAMAH trans- call No. 67, on the Motion to Recommit H.R. received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of lates as ‘‘dignity’’ in Arabic and the stated vi- 527 with Instructions, and ‘‘nay’’ on roll call Fame—for her work in both motion pictures sion of the organization is ‘‘Dignity for All.’’ In No. 68, on Passage of H.R. 527. and recording—in addition to a footprint on the 1993, Dr. al-Hibri, then a law professor and

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Tom and Lulu were married in 1951 printing in the Extensions of Remarks dignity is bestowed upon all human beings, and stayed in the bay area for another year section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Dr. al-Hibri has committed herself to advanc- while Tom completed his teaching credential. on Monday and Wednesday of each ing this understanding of the unalienable rights Lulu truly was Tom’s one and only. Later the week. same year, Tom and Lulu moved to Yreka, of women, a cause she continues to champion Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Feb- California where they grew their family with today. ruary 10, 2015 may be found in the Dr. al-Hibri has dedicated her life to edu- the addition of three children, Kate, Thomas, Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. cation, legal outreach and advocacy. Among and John. her many accomplishments, Dr. al-Hibri is a In Yreka, Mr. Birmingham accepted a teach- Fulbright scholar and is the founding editor of ing and coaching position at Yreka High MEETINGS SCHEDULED the journal Hypatia, which is dedicated to School. As a teacher of art and history, Mr. FEBRUARY 11 Feminist philosophy, particularly as it relates Birmingham was able to motivate students 9:30 a.m. to Muslim women. Recognizing the national and develop an excitement in them for learn- Committee on Armed Services importance of her voice and contributions, in ing and personal development. Additionally, To hold hearings to examine the situa- 2011 President Obama appointed Dr. al-Hibri coaching track and basketball allowed Tom to tion in Afghanistan. to U.S. Commission on International Religious form lasting bonds with his students, many of SH–216 Freedom, a truly deserved honor. whom he kept in contact throughout his life. Committee on Environment and Public Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Following a distinguished 31 years at Yreka Works To hold an oversight hearing to examine today to honor Dr. al-Hibri for her many con- High School, Mr. Birmingham retired in 1983. Upon his retirement, Tom and Lulu made it a the Environmental Protection Agen- tributions to our community and her leadership cy’s (EPA) proposed carbon dioxide in advancing Human Rights. I wish her many priority to travel together. He also accepted emissions rules from new, modified, more years of health, happiness, and produc- the responsibility of taking care of his wife in and existing power plants. tive advocacy. the latter stages of her illness. Several years SD–406 f after her passing in 1987, Tom chose to relo- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, cate to Redding, California to be closer to and Pensions HONORING THE LIFE OF THOMAS family, specifically his beloved grandchildren. To hold hearings to examine the Na- W. BIRMINGHAM Throughout his life, his hobbies included hunt- tional Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) ing, fishing, and, in retirement, restoring old new election rule, focusing on employ- ers and employees. HON. JIM COSTA cars. SD–430 OF CALIFORNIA Tom’s friendliness and honest nature built 10 a.m. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many lasting friendships during his lifetime. Committee on the Budget His long and remarkable life is fondly remem- To hold hearings to examine Social Secu- Monday, February 9, 2015 bered by colleagues, students, friends and rity disability trust fund insolvency. Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along family. Tom leaves behind his three children; SD–608 with my colleague Mr. LAMALFA to pay tribute Kate, Thomas, John, their spouses, and his Committee on Commerce, Science, and to the life of Thomas ‘‘Tom’’ Birmingham, who grandchildren. Transportation passed away on January 8, 2015 at the age Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I To hold hearings to examine the Inter- net. of 93. Tom was an extraordinary person, and ask my colleagues in the House of Represent- SR–253 he will always be remembered as a man who atives to join Mr. LAMALFA and me in saying Committee on Finance lived his life with purpose and great dedication farewell to a man from the greatest genera- Business meeting to markup an original to his students, family, friends and community. tion, Mr. Thomas W. Birmingham. His genuine bill relating to access and administra- Tom was born on March 21, 1922 to Thom- character and his loving commitment to his tion of the U.S. Tax Court; an original as and Nell Birmingham in Red Bluff, Cali- family and community will be greatly missed. bill to remove alcohol bonding require- ments for certain taxpayers; an origi- fornia. He spent much of his childhood living f in various northern California towns, as his fa- nal bill relating to modifications to al- PERSONAL EXPLANATION ternative tax for certain small insur- ther’s career as a Highway Patrolman re- ance companies; an original bill to quired. It was while living with his family in modify the excise tax on cider; an Westwood, California that Tom developed HON. BARBARA LEE original bill to truncate the collection many life-long friendships and his happiest OF CALIFORNIA period for taxpayers hospitalized for childhood memories. He graduated from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES combat zone injuries; an original bill Clarksburg High School in Clarksburg, Cali- Monday, February 9, 2015 to provide special rules concerning charitable contributions to, and public fornia, now called Delta High School, in 1940. Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I was not present for World War II interrupted Tom’s first attempt charity status of, agricultural research roll call votes 65–68 due to a family emer- organizations; an original bill to pro- at attending college. He left school to join the gency. vide an exception to the private foun- United States Navy. In the Navy, Tom was as- Had I been present, I would have voted yes dation excess business holdings rules signed to Bombing Squadron Nineteen which on #65, yes on #66, yes on #67, and no on for certain philanthropic business hold- flew off of the USS Lexington. Mr. Birmingham #68. ings; an original bill to clarify a special rules for certain governmental plans; proudly served our country as an aviator, and f was awarded an Air Medal and a Distin- an original bill to modify the treat- guished Flying Cross for his actions on Octo- SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ment of income received under student ber 25, 1944 during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, work-learning-service programs; an agreed to by the Senate of February 4, original bill for a waste-heat-to-power Tom was extremely proud of his service and investment tax credit; an original bill of the men with whom he served on board the 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- to allow enrolled agents who meet cer- Lexington. tem for a computerized schedule of all tain requirements to use specified des- Mr. Birmingham continued his education meetings and hearings of Senate com- ignations; an original bill relating to after the War. He enrolled at San Jose State mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- real estate investment trusts (REITs), College and graduated in 1950. While at uni- tees, and committees of conference. regulated investment companies (RICs) versity, Tom competed in numerous track This title requires all such committees and the Foreign Investment in Real events including the high hurdle and the triple to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Property Tax Act (FIRPTA); an origi- Digest—designated by the Rules Com- nal bill to exclude from gross income jump, known at the time as the ‘‘hop, skip, certain compensation received by pub- jump.’’ A talented, athletic individual, Mr. Bir- mittee—of the time, place and purpose lic safety officers and their dependents; mingham garnered the reputation of a world of the meetings, when scheduled and an original bill to convert the tax on class athlete. In addition to his skills on the any cancellations or changes in the liquefied natural gas and liquefied pe- track field, Tom was an avid skier, becoming meetings as they occur. troleum gas to an energy equivalent

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Tax Act (FIRPTA); an original bill to exclude from gross February 12, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- income certain compensation received by public safety of- amine the situation in Afghanistan; to be immediately ficers and their dependents; an original bill to convert the followed by a closed hearing in SVC–217, 9:30 a.m., tax on liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas SD–G50. to an energy equivalent basis; an original bill to require February 12, Full Committee, closed business meeting the Internal Revenue Service to notify exempt organiza- to markup S. 165, to extend and enhance prohibitions tions before revoking exempt status for failing to file in- and limitations with respect to the transfer or release of formation returns; an original bill to exclude from gross individuals detained at United States Naval Station, income certain clean coal power grants; and an original Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 2:30 p.m., SVC–217. bill to create a military spouse job continuity credit, 10 Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Feb- a.m., SD–215. ruary 10, to hold hearings to examine regulatory relief for Committee on Foreign Relations: February 10, to receive a community banks and credit unions, 10 a.m., SD–538. closed briefing on an update on Iran nuclear negotiations, February 12, Full Committee, to resume hearings to 9:30 a.m., SVC–217. examine regulatory relief for community banks and credit February 11, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- unions, 10 a.m., SD–538. amine ending modern day slavery, focusing on the role Committee on the Budget: February 11, to hold hearings of United States leadership, 2:15 p.m., SD–419. to examine Social Security disability trust fund insol- February 12, Full Committee, business meeting to vency, 10 a.m., SD–608. markup S. Res. 65, supporting efforts to bring an end to Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Feb- violence perpetrated by Boko Haram, and urging the ruary 10, Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Government of Nigeria to conduct transparent, peaceful, Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, to and credible elections, and an original resolution express- hold hearings to examine keeping goods moving, 10 a.m., ing the sense of the Senate regarding the January 24, SR–253. 2015, attacks carried out by Russian-backed rebels on the February 11, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- civilian population in Mariupol, Ukraine, and the provi- amine the Internet, 10 a.m., SR–253. sion of lethal and non-lethal military assistance to Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: February 12, Ukraine, 12 noon, S–116, Capitol. to hold hearings to examine the President’s proposed Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Feb- budget request for fiscal year 2016 for the Department ruary 10, to hold hearings to examine the reemergence of of Energy, 10 a.m., SD–366. vaccine-preventable diseases, focusing on exploring the Committee on Environment and Public Works: February 11, public health successes and challenges, 10 a.m., SD–106. to hold an oversight hearing to examine the Environ- February 11, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- mental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed carbon diox- amine the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) new ide emissions rules from new, modified, and existing election rule, focusing on employers and employees, 9:30 power plants, 9:30 a.m., SD–406. a.m., SD–430. Committee on Finance: February 10, to hold hearings to Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: examine tax reform, focusing on lessons Congress can February 11, to hold hearings to examine the Govern- learn from the Tax Reform Act of 1986, 10 a.m., ment Accountability Office’s (GAO) 2015 list of high SD–215. risk government programs, 10 a.m., SD–342. February 11, Full Committee, business meeting to Committee on the Judiciary: February 12, business meet- markup an original bill relating to access and administra- ing to consider the nominations of Loretta E. Lynch, of

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New York, to be Attorney General, Daniel Henry Marti, fice of the Inspector General budget, 10 a.m., 2362–A of Virginia, to be Intellectual Property Enforcement Co- Rayburn. ordinator, Executive Office of the President, Michelle K. Committee on Armed Services, February 11, Full Com- Lee, of California, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘The FY16 Budget Request: A Intellectual Property and Director of the United States View from Outside Experts: ‘Alternative Budgets and Patent and Trademark Office, Alfred H. Bennett, George Strategic Choices’ ’’ 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. C. Hanks, Jr., and Jose Rolando Olvera, Jr., each to be February 11, Subcommittee on Military Personnel, a United States District Judge for the Southern District hearing entitled ‘‘Final Recommendations from the Mili- of Texas, Jill N. Parrish, to be United States District tary Compensation and Retirement Modernization Com- Judge for the District of Utah, and Nancy B. Firestone, mission’’, 1 p.m., 2212 Rayburn. of Virginia, Thomas L. Halkowski, of Pennsylvania, Pa- February 12, Subcommittee on Oversight and Inves- tricia M. McCarthy, of Maryland, Jeri Kaylene Somers, of tigations, hearing entitled ‘‘Update on Detainee Transfers Virginia, and Armando Omar Bonilla, of the District of from GTMO’’, 3 p.m., 2212 Rayburn. This hearing will Columbia, each to be a Judge of the United States Court close. of Federal Claims, 10 a.m., SD–226. February 13, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘What Committee on Rules and Administration: February 12, Is the State of Islamic Extremism: Key Trends, Chal- business meeting to markup the Omnibus Budget resolu- lenges, and Implications for U.S. Policy’’, 9 a.m., 2118 tion for Senate committees for the period March 1, 2015, Rayburn. through February 28, 2017, and an original resolution to Committee on Education and the Workforce, February 11, amend Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, Full Committee, markup on H.R. 5, the ‘‘Student Success 10 a.m., SR–301. Act’’, 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. Select Committee on Intelligence: February 10, to receive a February 12, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Ele- closed briefing on certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., mentary, and Secondary Education, hearing entitled SH–219. ‘‘How Emerging Technology Affects Student Privacy’’, February 12, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- 11:15 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. amine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–216. Committee on Energy and Commerce, February 11, Sub- House Committees committee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing enti- tled ‘‘Federal Efforts on Mental Health: Why Greater Committee on Agriculture, February 11, Full Committee, HHS Leadership Is Needed’’, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. hearing to review the state of the rural economy, 10 a.m., February 11, Subcommittee on Health, hearing enti- 1300 Longworth. tled ‘‘Examining ICD–10 Implementation’’, 10:15 a.m., February 12, Full Committee, business meeting to con- 2322 Rayburn. sider the Budget Views and Estimates Letter of the Com- February 11, Subcommittee on Energy and Power, mittee on Agriculture for the agencies and programs hearing entitled ‘‘The Fiscal Year 2016 Department of under jurisdiction of the Committee for FY 2016 and Energy Budget’’, 2 p.m., 2123 Rayburn. other organizational matters, 9:30 a.m., 1300 Longworth. Committee on Ethics, February 12, Full Committee, orga- February 12, Full Committee, hearing to review the nizational meeting for the 114th Congress, 10 a.m., 1015 2015 Agenda for the Commodity Futures Trading Com- Longworth. mission, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. Committee on Financial Services, February 11, Full Com- Committee on Appropriations, February 11, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, hearing mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘The Future of Housing in on the Indian Health Service budget, 9:30 a.m., B–308 America: Oversight of the Federal Housing Administra- Rayburn. tion’’, 10 a.m., HVC–210. February 11, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural De- Committee on Foreign Affairs, February 11, Sub- velopment, Food and Drug Administration, and Related committee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, Agencies, hearing on the Commodity Futures Trading hearing entitled ‘‘State Sponsor of Terror: The Global Commission budget, 10 a.m., 2362–A Rayburn. Threat of Iran’’, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. February 11, Subcommittee on Energy and Water De- February 12, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘The velopment, hearing on Army Corps of Engineers, Civil Growing Strategic Threat of ISIS’’, 10 a.m., 2172 Ray- Works budget, 10:30 a.m., 2362–B Rayburn. burn. February 11, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Oper- February 12, Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and ations, and Related Programs, hearing on oversight of Emerging Threats, hearing entitled ‘‘Azerbaijan: U.S. En- funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Ebola ergy, Security, and Human Rights Interests’’, 1 p.m., virus disease outbreak, 10:30 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. 2200 Rayburn. February 12, Subcommittee on Energy and Water De- February 12, Subcommittee on the Middle East and velopment, hearing on Bureau of Reclamation budget, North Africa; Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, 10:30 a.m., 2362–B Rayburn. Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, February 13, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural De- joint hearing entitled ‘‘The Syrian Humanitarian Crisis: velopment, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Four Years Later and No End in Sight’’, 1:30 p.m., 2172 Agencies, hearing on the Department of Agriculture, Of- Rayburn.

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Committee on Homeland Security, February 11, Full Com- tive Rules, joint hearing entitled, ‘‘The President’s Execu- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Countering Violent Islamist Ex- tive Actions on Immigration and Their Impact on Federal tremism: The Urgent Threat of Foreign Fighters and and State Elections’’, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. Homegrown Terror’’, 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. February 13, Subcommittee on Transportation and February 12, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infra- Public Assets; Subcommittee on Government Operations, structure Protection, and Security Technologies, hearing joint hearing entitled ‘‘D.C. Metro: Is There a Safety entitled ‘‘Emerging Threats and Technologies to Protect Gap?’’ 9 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. the Homeland’’, 2 p.m., 311 Cannon. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, February 12, Committee on House Administration, February 11, Full Subcommittee on Environment; and Subcommittee on Committee, hearing on committee funding for the 114th Oversight, joint hearing entitled ‘‘Bridging the Gap: Congress, 11 a.m., 1310 Longworth. America’s Weather Satellites and Weather Forecasting’’, Committee on the Judiciary, February 11, Subcommittee 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investiga- February 12, Subcommittee on Research and Tech- tions, hearing entitled ‘‘Federal Asset Forfeiture: Uses and nology; and Subcommittee on Oversight, joint hearing Reforms’’, 10:30 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. entitled ‘‘Can Americans Trust the Privacy and Security February 11, Subcommittee on Immigration and Bor- of Their Information on HealthCare.gov?’’, 2 p.m., 2318 der Security, hearing on a bill to improve immigration Rayburn. law enforcement within the interior of the United States, Committee on Small Business, February 12, Full Com- and for other purposes; a bill to modify the treatment of mittee, organizational meeting for the 114th Congress; unaccompanied alien children who are in Federal custody hearing entitled ‘‘Contracting and the Industrial Base’’, by reason of their immigration status, and for other pur- 10 a.m., 2360 Rayburn. poses; and a bill to amend the William Wilberforce Traf- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, February ficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 11, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Surface Transpor- to provide for the expedited removal of unaccompanied tation Reauthorization Bill: Laying the Foundation for alien children who are not victims of a severe form of U.S. Economic Growth and Job Creation Part I’’, 10 trafficking in persons and who do not have a fear of re- a.m., 2167 Rayburn. turning to their country of nationality or last habitual Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, February 11, Full Com- residence, and for other purposes, 1 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘U.S. Department of Veterans February 12, Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Affairs Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2016’’, 10:30 Commercial and Antitrust Law, hearing entitled ‘‘Con- a.m., 334 Cannon. sumers Shortchanged? Oversight of the Justice Depart- February 12, Full Committee, markup on pending leg- ment’s Mortgage Lending Settlements’’, 10:30 a.m., 2141 islation, 10:30 a.m., 334 Cannon. Rayburn. February 12, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, February 12, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual hearing entitled ‘‘A Review of the President’s Fiscal Year Property, and the Internet, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining 2016 Budget Request for the Department of Labor’s Vet- Recent Supreme Court Cases in the Patent Arena’’, 1 eran Employment and Training Service’’, 2 p.m., 334 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. Cannon. February 13, Subcommittee on the Constitution and Committee on Ways and Means, February 11, Sub- Civil Justice, hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight of the Religious committee on Oversight, organizational meeting for the Freedom Restoration Act and the Religious Land Use and 114th Congress; hearing on the IRS’s use of civil asset Institutionalized Persons Act’’, 9:30 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. forfeiture laws to seize the bank accounts of law abiding Committee on Oversight And Government Reform, February small businesses, and the settlement tactics employed by 11, Full Committee, markup on the committee’s over- the agency, 10 a.m., B–318 Rayburn. sight plan for the 114th Congress; hearing entitled February 11, Subcommittee on Human Resources, or- ‘‘GAO’s High Risk Report: 25 Years of Problematic ganizational meeting for the 114th Congress; hearing on Practices’’, 1:30 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. challenges facing low-income individuals and families in February 12, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘U.S. today’s economy, 2 p.m., B–318 Rayburn. Secret Service: Identifying Steps to Restore the Protective Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, February 12, Agency’’, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. Full Committee, business meeting to consider member February 12, Subcommittee on National Security; and access requests and views and estimates, 9 a.m., Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits and Administra- HVC–304. This meeting will be closed.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 10 12 p.m., Tuesday, February 10

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will be in a period of Program for Tuesday: Consideration of the following morning business until 12:30 p.m. measures under suspension of the rules: 1) H.R. 810— (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their National Aeronautics and Space Administration Author- respective party conferences.) ization Act of 2015, 2) H.R. 719—TSA Office of Inspec- tion Accountability Act of 2015, 3) H.R. 720—Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015, and 4) H.R. 710—Essential Transportation Worker Identification Cre- dential Assessment Act.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

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Chu, Judy, Calif, E177 Costa, Jim, Calif., E178 Dingell, Debbie, Mich., E177 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E177 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E178

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