July 23, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1301 through 498. Had I been present, I would have and success were derived from her drive to Strategic and Critical Minerals Protection Act. voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcalls 489, 490, 494, become the best. This reminds us all that with This bill is yet another Republican giveaway to 495,497 and 498. I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on hard work and spirit, we can accomplish great the mining industry. rollcalls 487, 488, 491, 492, 493 and 496. things. H.R. 4402 elevates the narrow special inter- f f est of the mining industry above the interests CONGRATULATING DIAMOND VOTER PROTECTION of the American public. For example, this bill DIXON gives mining on public lands priority over all HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON other uses—replacing current law that requires HON. SILVESTRE REYES OF TEXAS public lands to be managed for multiple uses. OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The White House warns this provision ‘‘has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, July 23, 2012 the potential to threaten hunting, fishing, recre- Monday, July 23, 2012 Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. ation and other activities which create jobs Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Mr. Speaker, there is an unprecedented effort and sustain local economies across the coun- recognition of Ms. Diamond Dixon who will be by the GOP to deprive millions of Americans try.’’ representing our nation as a member of the of their right to vote. Proponents of these ef- Moreover, H.R. 4402 exempts hardrock min- Olympic track and field team in London this forts to suppress the electorate continue to ing operations from key provisions of the na- grossly exaggerate the threat of voter fraud, in year. She will compete, as one of our nation’s tion’s most important environmental laws, in- hopes of excluding select groups of eligible best athletes, in the 4x400m relay. This young cluding the Clean Water Act and the National voters from the polls, and thus swaying the woman is not only an amazing competitor, but Environmental Policy Act. These weakened serves as an inspiration to a generation of election in their favor. environmental safeguards would govern min- young athletes throughout the nation. In 2002, President Bush launched an ag- Diamond was born El Paso, Texas, the dis- gressive 5-year campaign to crack down on ing operations in every region because H.R. trict that I represent, and grew up in Houston. voter fraud. The end result was a mere 86 4402 deceptively defines ‘‘strategic and critical She is currently a student athlete at the Uni- convictions out of the 122 million people who minerals’’ so broadly as to include sand and versity of Kansas and a member of the track voted during the 2004 Presidential election. gravel. This means families and businesses all and field team. There is no evidence to suggest that these across the country would have less ability to Running was Diamond’s way to escape, the facts have changed, and certainly not to the resist new mining operations that threaten to degree in which it is being touted by the Re- place she could go to forget about her prob- pollute their community’s air and water. lems and clear her mind. By her junior year at publicans. It is clear that the only reason why Congressman CHIP CRAVAACK, my Min- Westside High School in Houston, she had al- overly burdensome voter laws are being ready begun to showcase her athletic talent. adopted is to exclude the elderly, our youth, nesota colleague, offered an amendment to On a recruiting trip to see one of Westside minorities, and the poor from casting their bal- H.R. 4402 that would apply these weakened High School’s male stars, University of Kansas lots. permitting and environmental review provi- coach Stanley Redwine was very impressed Nationally, an estimated 21 million American sions to mining proposals that are already in with Dixon’s performance at the meet, noting citizens do not possess a government-issued the approval process. This amendment would photo ID. Under these restrictive laws, that is that ‘‘her determination and will to win is just allow massive sulfide-mining proposals in potentially 21 million Americans who will be unbelievable.’’ Northern Minnesota to escape necessary pub- After racing 21 times during her sophomore excluded from the democratic process. In states like Texas, where millions of individuals lic scrutiny and thorough environmental anal- collegiate season, Dixon turned in a solid per- live in rural areas and without easy access to ysis. The foreign-owned mining corporations formance on tired legs at the Olympic Trials. ID-issuing offices, the costs are even higher. advancing these proposals are motivated by She finished third in her opening round and Millions more stand to be excluded, as voter short-term profit, not the long-term risks to the semifinal round heats of the 400m before run- suppression continues far beyond requiring people and land of our state. Sulfide mining ning a personal-best 50.88, finishing fifth in specific forms of identification. the final. With the top four finishers automati- has never occurred in our state before but has Mr. Speaker, we must prevent these regres- cally in the relay pool, Dixon’s efforts im- produced a devastating legacy of toxic pollu- sive policies from becoming law if we are to pressed Coach Amy Deem enough to earn tion elsewhere in the country. Minnesotans preserve the integrity of the electoral process one of her discretionary selections. need and deserve strong federal safeguards for all Americans. Fourteen states have al- The Olympic Games this summer will be her to protect the health of our families and com- ready passed restrictive voting laws. This de- first call-up to the senior national team. Dix- ceptive practice has already gone too far, and munities. The Cravaack amendment to fast- ons’ strong international relay experience on I refuse to allow history to repeat itself in what track sulfide mining in Minnesota threatens the the junior level Team USA will prove to be a is a direct attack on our democracy, and the environmental integrity of our state’s greatest valuable asset to her teammates racing with American people. natural treasures, including the Boundary her in London. In 2010, she led off the U.S. Waters Canoe Area, Lake Superior and the 4x400m that won gold in 3:31.20 at the World f Mississippi River. Junior Championships in Moncton, Canada. NATIONAL STRATEGIC AND CRIT- Last summer, she anchored the U.S. to victory ICAL MINERALS PROTECTION I ask my colleagues to join me in opposing in 3:34.71 at the Pan American Junior Cham- ACT, H.R. 4402 H.R. 4402 in order to safeguard the health of pionships in Miramar, Florida. In July, Dixon America’s children, families, and communities. anchored the U.S. to victory in 3:28.64 at the HON. BETTY McCOLLUM North American, Central American and Carib- OF MINNESOTA bean Championships in Irapuato, Mexico. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am extremely proud of Ms. Diamond Dixon and wish her the best competing in the Sum- Monday, July 23, 2012 mer Olympics. Ms. Dixon’s story is the embod- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise in iment of the American dream, her motivation strong opposition to H.R. 4402, the National

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Jackson States of America on June 30, 2009 Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, United States Courthouse’’, S. 1735, to (Treaty Doc 112–7). approve the transfer of Yellow Creek SD–G50 agreed to by the Senate on February 4, Port properties in Iuka, Mississippi, 10 a.m. 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- the nomination of Major General John Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs tem for a computerized schedule of all Peabody, United States Army, to be a To hold hearings to examine the Finan- meetings and hearings of Senate com- Member and President of the Mis- cial Stability Oversight Council’s an- mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- sissippi River Commission, proposed nual report to Congress. tees, and committees of conference. resolutions relating to the General SD–538 This title requires all such committees Services Administration, and proposed Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to notify the Office of the Senate Daily resolutions in the Corps Study, city of Children and Families Subcommittee Digest—designated by the Rules Com- Norfolk, Virginia and Port Fourchon, To hold hearings to examine the Child Louisiana. mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Care and Development Block Grant SD–406 (CCDBG) reauthorization, focusing on of the meetings, when scheduled, and Finance any cancellations or changes in the helping to meet the child care needs of To hold hearings to examine education American families. meetings as they occur. tax incentives and tax reform. SD–430 As an additional procedure along SD–215 Judiciary Judiciary with the computerization of this infor- Business meeting to consider S. 225, to To hold hearings to examine ensuring ju- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily permit the disclosure of certain infor- dicial independence through civics edu- Digest will prepare this information for mation for the purpose of missing child cation. printing in the Extensions of Remarks investigations, S. J.Res. 44, granting SH–216 section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the consent of Congress to the State Appropriations and Province Emergency Management on Monday and Wednesday of each Departments of Labor, Health and Human week. Services, and Education, and Related Assistance Memorandum of Under- Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, July Agencies Subcommittee standing, and the nominations of 24, 2012 may be found in the Daily Di- To hold hearings to examine the impact Thomas M. Durkin, to be United States gest of today’s RECORD. of sequestration on education. District Judge for the Northern Dis- SD–124 trict of Illinois, and Jon S. Tigar, and William H. Orrick, III, of the District MEETINGS SCHEDULED Foreign Relations Near Eastern and South and Central Asian of Columbia, both to be a United States JULY 25 Affairs Subcommittee District Judge for the Northern Dis- 10 a.m. To hold hearings to examine Iran’s sup- trict of California. Commerce, Science, and Transportation port for terrorism in the Middle East. SD–226 To hold hearings to examine the Inter- SD–419 1 p.m. national Space Station, focusing on re- 2 p.m. Judiciary search, collaboration, and discovery. Aging To hold hearings to examine the nomina- SR–253 To hold hearings to examine enhancing tions of William Joseph Baer, of Mary- Appropriations women’s retirement security. land, to be an Assistant Attorney Gen- Energy and Water Development Sub- SD–562 eral, Department of Justice. committee 2:30 p.m. SD–226 To hold hearings to examine the proper Commerce, Science, and Transportation 2:15 p.m. size of the nuclear weapons stockpile To hold hearings to examine short-sup- Indian Affairs to maintain a credible U.S. deterrent. ply prescription drugs. To hold an oversight hearing to examine SD–192 SR–253 the regulation of tribal gaming, focus- Environment and Public Works Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ing on brick and mortar to the inter- Business meeting to consider S. 847, to fairs net. amend the Toxic Substances Control Federal Financial Management, Govern- SD–628 Act to ensure that risks from chemi- ment Information, Federal Services, 2:30 p.m. cals are adequately understood and and International Security Sub- managed, S. 357, to authorize the Sec- Intelligence committee To hold closed hearings to examine cer- retary of the Interior to identify and To hold hearings to examine assessing declare wildlife disease emergencies tain intelligence matters. grants management practices at Fed- SH–219 and to coordinate rapid response to eral agencies. those emergencies, S. 810, to prohibit SD–342 the conducting of invasive research on JULY 31 Energy and Natural Resources great apes, S. 1494, to reauthorize and 10 a.m. Water and Power Subcommittee amend the National Fish and Wildlife To hold an oversight hearing to examine Energy and Natural Resources Foundation Establishment Act, S. 2071, the role of water use efficiency and its To hold hearings to examine S. 3385, to to grant the Secretary of the Interior impact on energy use. authorize the Secretary of the Interior permanent authority to authorize SD–366 to use designated funding to pay for States to issue electronic duck stamps, 3 p.m. construction of authorized rural water S. 2156, to amend the Migratory Bird Foreign Relations projects. Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act To hold hearings to examine S. 2215, to SD–366 to permit the Secretary of the Interior, create jobs in the United States by in- in consultation with the Migratory AUGUST 1 Bird Conservation Commission, to set creasing United States exports to Afri- prices for Federal Migratory Bird ca by at least 200 percent in real dollar 9 a.m. Hunting and Conservation Stamps and value within 10 years, focusing on eco- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry make limited waivers of stamp require- nomic statecraft. To hold hearings to examine MF Global, ments for certain users, S. 2282, to ex- SD–419 focusing on accountability in the fu- tend the authorization of appropria- tures markets. tions to carry out approved wetlands JULY 26 SR–328A conservation projects under the North 9:30 a.m. American Wetlands Conservation Act Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry POSTPONEMENTS through fiscal year 2017, S. 3370, to au- To hold hearings to examine S. 3239, to thorize the Administrator of General provide for a uniform national stand- JULY 26 Services to convey a parcel of real ard for the housing and treatment of property in Albuquerque, New Mexico, egg-laying hens. 9:30 a.m. to the Amy Biehl High School Founda- SR–328A Homeland Security and Governmental Af- tion, S. 2251, to designate the United Foreign Relations fairs States courthouse located at 709 West Business meeting to consider The Con- Investigations Subcommittee 9th Street, Juneau, Alaska, as the Rob- vention on the Rights of Persons with To hold hearings to examine assessing ert Boochever United States Court- Disabilities, Adopted by the United Na- overlap between disability and unem- house, S. 2326, to designate the new tions General Assembly on December ployment benefits. 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