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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014 No. 101 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was last day’s proceedings and announces Stephanie’s uncle and those we have called to order by the Speaker pro tem- to the House her approval thereof. lost to pancreatic cancer. pore (Ms. FOXX). Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- f nal stands approved. f f DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER HONORING ARMY SPECIALIST PRO TEMPORE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TERRY J. HURNE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the fore the House the following commu- gentleman from Kansas (Mr. YODER) (Mr. COSTA asked and was given per- nication from the Speaker: come forward and lead the House in the mission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- WASHINGTON, DC, Pledge of Allegiance. June 26, 2014. Mr. YODER led the Pledge of Alle- marks.) I hereby appoint the Honorable VIRGINIA giance as follows: Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, it is FOXX to act as Speaker pro tempore on this I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the with a heavy heart that I rise today in day. United States of America, and to the Repub- honor of the life of Terry J. Hurne, JOHN A. BOEHNER, lic for which it stands, one nation under God, United States Army Specialist, who Speaker of the House of Representatives. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. died on June 9, 2014. Terry made the ul- f f timate sacrifice while serving the PRAYER ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER United States in the Logar province of PRO TEMPORE Afghanistan in support of Operation The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick Enduring Freedom. J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Specialist Hurne was raised in Eternal God, we give You thanks for Chair will entertain up to 5 requests Atwater, California, graduated from giving us another day. We pause in for 1-minute speeches on each side of Atwater High School, and joined the Your presence, and ask guidance for the aisle. military in 2007. During his time in the the men and women of the people’s f Army, Terry served two tours in Af- House. PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION ghanistan, and for the past 5 years, he Enable them, O God, to act on what NETWORK LETTER served as a generator mechanic and a they believe to be right and just, and builder. He was assigned to Company to do so in ways that show respect for (Mr. MCKINLEY asked and was given B, 710 Brigade Support Battalion, 10th those with whom they disagree. In this, permission to address the House for 1 Mountain Division, stationed in Fort may they grow to be models and good minute.) Drum, New York. examples in a time when so many in Mr. MCKINLEY. Madam Speaker, I our world are unable to engage grace- rise today to share a letter from a 10- His family and friends will hold fully with those with whom they are at year-old, Stephanie Santilli of Phi- memories of Terry in their hearts for- odds. lippi, West Virginia. She wrote: ever. His smile, his laughter, his kind- As we approach this next recess, and Seven-and-a-half years ago on October 4, ness to everyone will never, ever be for- the celebration of the birth of our Na- 2007, my Uncle Jim passed away due to pan- gotten; his fondness for sports, and a tion, bless our great Nation, and keep creatic cancer. His cancer was found too late big lover of animals, especially his dog it faithful to its ideals, its hopes, and because of being misdiagnosed too many Trinity. He will be remembered as a times, and a CT scan finally found the can- its promise of freedom in our world. hero who fought for our freedoms. cer. His son Isaac was only 9 when his father Terry is survived by his wife, Natalie, Bless us this day and every day, and died. He is missed by so many. I hope that may all that is done within the peo- some day a cure a found so other families as well as his father, his mother, step- ple’s House be for Your greater honor don’t have to go through the same pain we mother, three sisters, and a brother. and glory. have. It is with great respect that I ask my Amen. Her story is just one of many across colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- f the Nation. For every 100 people diag- resentatives to honor the life of our nosed with pancreatic cancer, only six fallen soldier, Army Specialist Terry THE JOURNAL survive. Hurne, an American patriot who did The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Madam Speaker, by funding the re- extraordinary things. Chair has examined the Journal of the search to develop a cure, we honor God bless him.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5772 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 26, 2014 CELEBRATING EDNA YODER’S As Representatives in a democratic that lifts labor standards around the 103RD BIRTHDAY government, we have a duty to prevent world, not encourages a race to the (Mr. YODER asked and was given voter discrimination and make sure bottom. We cannot afford to offshore permission to address the House for 1 that every citizen’s voice is heard. any more of our jobs. Let’s pass a good minute and to revise and extend his re- f trade bill. marks.) EXPORT-IMPORT BANK f Mr. YODER. Madam Speaker, I rise this morning to ask my colleagues to (Ms. DUCKWORTH asked and was RECOGNIZING MR. HERSCHEL join me in celebrating my grandmother given permission to address the House LUCKINBILL FOR HIS SERVICE Edna Yoder’s birthday. for 1 minute.) TO OUR COUNTRY Born on June 28, 1911, my grand- Ms. DUCKWORTH. Madam Speaker, mother will turn 103 on Saturday, and last summer more than 100 businesses (Mr. FOSTER asked and was given I couldn’t be prouder of her. She and attended a forum I held in permission to address the House for 1 my grandfather, Orie Yoder, spent Schaumburg, Illinois, to learn more minute and to revise and extend his re- their lives working on a farm and rais- about the benefits of the Export-Im- marks.) ing their four children, including my port Bank of the United States. Since Mr. FOSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise father, Wayne Yoder. She is a very then, businesses in my district have today to recognize Herschel Luckinbill principled and humble woman who be- told me time and again how the bank’s of Montgomery, Illinois, as the Illinois lieves strongly in her family and her services keep them competitive in the Veteran of the Month for June 2014. faith. global marketplace and create good- The title of Veteran of the Month is be- Over the past 103 years she has lived paying American jobs. They know we stowed upon individuals who have been through the Great Depression, the Dust need to reauthorize the Export-Import exceptionally dedicated to honoring Bowl, and two world wars, to name a Bank now. veterans and improving our commu- few. She has seen a lot, and to this day For decades, the Export-Import Bank nity. tells great stories, has a wonderful and has helped American exporters sell A Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, cheery sense of humor, and, of course, their products overseas. It provides Mr. Luckinbill has taken great effort dispenses plenty of advice. their financing, credit, and insurance to continue his service beyond Active Each day when I get up in a nation of to grow their businesses abroad when Duty. As a member of the Aurora Vet- prosperity and freedom, I think of my other options are simply not available. erans Advisory Council, Mr. Luckinbill grandmother and people of her genera- Last year, these investments led to represents the interests of veterans in tion who worked themselves to the $37.4 billion in exports that created our community. Mr. Luckinbill orga- bone, who helped build this great coun- more than 200,000 jobs right here in nized efforts to bring The Vietnam try so that their children and chil- America. Moving Wall to Aurora in 2013, giving dren’s children would have the oppor- This week, a USA Today editorial the community and the next genera- tunity to realize their dreams. stated: tion the opportunity to honor the fall- Today, my grandmother spends her One of the most vexing economic develop- en. Working as part of the organization time working puzzles, playing games, ments in recent decades has been the decline Honor Flight Chicago, Mr. Luckinbill playing in the bell choir, and, of in manufacturing jobs. An industry that em- has helped World War II veterans fly to course, keeping up with her many ployed nearly 25 percent of the workforce in Washington to view the monuments grandchildren, great-grandchildren, the 1970s today accounts for only 7.8 percent that were erected in their honor. and even great-great-grandchildren. . . . The loss of these jobs has reduced oppor- We can never fully repay those who Grandma, happy 103rd birthday to tunities for people without a college degree have risked and given their lives in to move into the middle class. you. service to our country, but because of Madam Speaker, we can’t abandon f the tireless efforts of advocates like the American manufacturing and the Herschel Luckinbill, their sacrifice will VOTING RIGHTS AMENDMENT ACT American middle class. Bring up the not be forgotten. (Mrs. BUSTOS asked and was given bill I helped introduce, H.R. 4950, and Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues permission to address the House for 1 let’s reauthorize the Export-Import to join me today in recognizing Mr. minute.) Bank. Herschel Luckinbill for his service to Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise f our country and to veterans in our today to speak in support of the Voting community. Rights Amendment Act. This is a crit- TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP ical piece of bipartisan legislation in (Mr. ELLISON asked and was given f permission to address the House for 1 response to the Supreme Court’s rul- LOWERING GASOLINE PRICES TO ing, Shelby County v. Holder, that was minute.) Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, now FUEL AN AMERICA THAT WORKS handed down exactly 1 year ago this ACT OF 2014 week. is not the time for the Trans-Pacific This decision undid critical voting Partnership or fast track legislation. GENERAL LEAVE protections that have proven effective Five years into our economic recovery, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. over the years and that Congress has high unemployment and stagnant in- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that reauthorized as early as 2006. The Vot- comes continue to keep consumer all Members may have 5 legislative ing Rights Amendment will do several spending down. American families still days in which to revise and extend things, among them: enhance the cannot make ends meet. For too many their remarks and include extraneous power of Federal courts to stop dis- people, that is the reality. Meanwhile, material on the bill, H.R. 4899. criminatory voting changes from being we are being asked to pass fast track The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. implemented, create new nationwide legislation for TPP, and I think it is a YODER). Is there objection to the re- transparency requirements that help threat to American jobs. quest of the gentleman from Wash- keep communities informed about vot- How do we know? We have already ington? ing changes in their community, and tried this 20 years ago when we passed There was no objection. continue the Federal observer program NAFTA. Similar to TPP, NAFTA The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- that combats racial discrimination at promised to create jobs, 200,000 Ameri- ant to House Resolution 641 and rule the polls. cans jobs every year, but they didn’t XVIII, the Chair declares the House in Voter discrimination is not just a materialize. Instead, the United States the Committee of the Whole House on problem of the past but is very much lost more than a million jobs. In Min- the state of the Union for the further alive today. In fact, since the 2013 deci- nesota, more than 13,000 workers were consideration of the bill, H.R. 4899. sion, there have been 10 voting changes displaced. Will the gentlewoman from North across the country that have raised We don’t want to see this happen Carolina (Ms. FOXX) kindly take the concerns about voting discrimination. again. It is time to pass a trade bill chair.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5773 b 0915 Sec. 10402. Bureau of Ocean Energy. CHAPTER 3—OIL SHALE Sec. 10403. Ocean Energy Safety Service. IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Sec. 21301. Short title. Sec. 10404. Office of Natural Resources revenue. Sec. 21302. Effectiveness of oil shale regula- Accordingly, the House resolved Sec. 10405. Ethics and drug testing. tions, amendments to resource itself into the Committee of the Whole Sec. 10406. Abolishment of Minerals Manage- management plans, and record of House on the state of the Union for the ment Service. decision. further consideration of the bill (H.R. Sec. 10407. Conforming amendments to Execu- Sec. 21303. Oil shale leasing. tive Schedule pay rates. 4899) to lower gasoline prices for the CHAPTER 4—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS American family by increasing domes- Sec. 10408. Outer Continental Shelf Energy Safety Advisory Board. Sec. 21401. Rule of construction. tic onshore and offshore energy explo- Sec. 10409. Outer Continental Shelf inspection Subtitle B—Planning for American Energy ration and production, to streamline fees. Sec. 22001. Short title. and improve onshore and offshore en- Sec. 10410. Prohibition on action based on Na- Sec. 22002. Onshore domestic energy production ergy permitting and administration, tional Ocean Policy developed strategic plan. and for other purposes, with Ms. FOXX under Executive Order No. 13547. Subtitle C—National Petroleum Reserve in (Acting Chair) in the chair. Subtitle E—United States Territories Alaska Access The Clerk read the title of the bill. Sec. 10501. Application of Outer Continental Sec. 23001. Short title. The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- Shelf Lands Act with respect to Sec. 23002. Sense of Congress and reaffirming mittee of the Whole rose on Wednes- territories of the United States. national policy for the National day, June 25, 2014, all time for general Subtitle F—Miscellaneous Provisions Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. debate had expired. Sec. 10601. Rules regarding distribution of reve- Sec. 23003. National Petroleum Reserve in Alas- Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be nues under Gulf of Mexico Energy ka: lease sales. considered for amendment under the 5- Security Act of 2006. Sec. 23004. National Petroleum Reserve in Alas- minute rule. Sec. 10602. Amount of distributed qualified ka: planning and permitting pipe- outer Continental Shelf revenues. line and road construction. It shall be in order to consider as an Sec. 23005. Issuance of a new integrated activ- original bill for the purpose of amend- Subtitle G—Judicial Review ity plan and environmental im- ment under the 5-minute rule an Sec. 10701. Time for filing complaint. pact statement. amendment in the nature of a sub- Sec. 10702. District court deadline. Sec. 23006. Departmental accountability for de- stitute consisting of the text of Rules Sec. 10703. Ability to seek appellate review. velopment. Committee Print 113–50. That amend- Sec. 10704. Limitation on scope of review and Sec. 23007. Deadlines under new proposed inte- ment in the nature of a substitute shall relief. grated activity plan. Sec. 10705. Legal fees. Sec. 23008. Updated resource assessment. be considered as read. Sec. 10706. Exclusion. Subtitle D—BLM Live Internet Auctions The text of the amendment in the na- Sec. 10707. Definitions. ture of a substitute is as follows: Sec. 24001. Short title. TITLE II—ONSHORE FEDERAL LANDS AND Sec. 24002. Internet-based onshore oil and gas H.R. 4899 ENERGY SECURITY lease sales. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Subtitle A—Federal Lands Jobs and Energy TITLE I—OFFSHORE ENERGY AND JOBS resentatives of the United States of America in Security Congress assembled, Subtitle A—Outer Continental Shelf Leasing Sec. 21001. Short title. Program Reforms SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Sec. 21002. Policies regarding buying, building, This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Lowering Gaso- and working for America. SEC. 10101. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LEAS- line Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act ING PROGRAM REFORMS. of 2014’’. CHAPTER 1—ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PERMIT Section 18(a) of the Outer Continental Shelf STREAMLINING SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1344(a)) is amended by The table of contents for this Act is the fol- Sec. 21101. Short title. adding at the end the following: lowing: SUBCHAPTER A—APPLICATION FOR PERMITS TO ‘‘(5)(A) In each oil and gas leasing program under this section, the Secretary shall make Sec. 1. Short title. DRILL PROCESS REFORM available for leasing and conduct lease sales in- Sec. 2. Table of contents. Sec. 21111. Permit to drill application timeline. cluding at least 50 percent of the available un- TITLE I—OFFSHORE ENERGY AND JOBS SUBCHAPTER B—ADMINISTRATIVE PROTEST leased acreage within each outer Continental Subtitle A—Outer Continental Shelf Leasing DOCUMENTATION REFORM Shelf planning area considered to have the larg- Program Reforms Sec. 21121. Administrative protest documenta- est undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and Sec. 10101. Outer Continental Shelf leasing pro- tion reform. gas resources (on a total btu basis) based upon gram reforms. SUBCHAPTER C—PERMIT STREAMLINING the most recent national geologic assessment of the outer Continental Shelf, with an emphasis Sec. 10102. Domestic oil and natural gas pro- Sec. 21131. Making pilot offices permanent to on offering the most geologically prospective duction goal. improve energy permitting on Sec. 10103. Development and submittal of new parts of the planning area. Federal lands. 5-year oil and gas leasing pro- ‘‘(B) The Secretary shall include in each pro- Sec. 21132. Administration of current law. gram. posed oil and gas leasing program under this Sec. 10104. Rule of construction. SUBCHAPTER D—JUDICIAL REVIEW section any State subdivision of an outer Conti- Subtitle B—Directing the President To Conduct Sec. 21141. Definitions. nental Shelf planning area that the Governor of New OCS Sales Sec. 21142. Exclusive venue for certain civil ac- the State that represents that subdivision re- Sec. 10201. Requirement to conduct proposed oil tions relating to covered energy quests be made available for leasing. The Sec- and gas Lease Sale 220 on the projects. retary may not remove such a subdivision from Outer Continental Shelf offshore Sec. 21143. Timely filing. the program until publication of the final pro- Sec. 21144. Expedition in hearing and deter- Virginia. gram, and shall include and consider all such Sec. 10202. South Carolina lease sale. mining the action. subdivisions in any environmental review con- Sec. 10203. Southern California existing infra- Sec. 21145. Standard of review. ducted and statement prepared for such pro- structure lease sale. Sec. 21146. Limitation on injunction and pro- gram under section 102(2) of the National Envi- Sec. 10204. Environmental impact statement re- spective relief. ronmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)). quirement. Sec. 21147. Limitation on attorneys’ fees. ‘‘(C) In this paragraph the term ‘available un- Sec. 10205. National defense. Sec. 21148. Legal standing. leased acreage’ means that portion of the outer Sec. 10206. Eastern Gulf of Mexico not in- SUBCHAPTER E—KNOWING AMERICA’S OIL AND GAS Continental Shelf that is not under lease at the cluded. RESOURCES time of a proposed lease sale, and that has not Subtitle C—Equitable Sharing of Outer Sec. 21151. Funding oil and gas resource assess- otherwise been made unavailable for leasing by Continental Shelf Revenues ments. law. ‘‘(6)(A) In the 5-year oil and gas leasing pro- Sec. 10301. Disposition of Outer Continental CHAPTER 2—OIL AND GAS LEASING CERTAINTY gram, the Secretary shall make available for Shelf revenues to coastal States. Sec. 21201. Short title. leasing any outer Continental Shelf planning Subtitle D—Reorganization of Minerals Man- Sec. 21202. Minimum acreage requirement for areas that— agement Agencies of the Department of the onshore lease sales. ‘‘(i) are estimated to contain more than Interior Sec. 21203. Leasing certainty. 2,500,000,000 barrels of oil; or Sec. 10401. Establishment of Under Secretary Sec. 21204. Leasing consistency. ‘‘(ii) are estimated to contain more than for Energy, Lands, and Minerals Sec. 21205. Reduce redundant policies. 7,500,000,000,000 cubic feet of natural gas. and Assistant Secretary of Ocean Sec. 21206. Streamlined congressional notifica- ‘‘(B) To determine the planning areas de- Energy and Safety. tion. scribed in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5774 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 26, 2014 use the document entitled ‘Minerals Manage- (2) Executive Order No. 13622 (July 30, 2012), from the Final Outer Continental Shelf Oil & ment Service Assessment of Undiscovered Tech- Executive Order No. 13628 (October 9, 2012), or Gas Leasing Program 2012–2017, the Secretary of nically Recoverable Oil and Gas Resources of Executive Order No. 13645 (June 3, 2013); the Interior shall conduct a lease sale not later the Nation’s Outer Continental Shelf, 2006’.’’. (3) Executive Order No. 13224 (September 23, than 2 years after the date of the enactment of SEC. 10102. DOMESTIC OIL AND NATURAL GAS 2001) or Executive Order No. 13338 (May 11, this Act for areas off the coast of South Caro- PRODUCTION GOAL. 2004); or lina determined by the Secretary to have the Section 18(b) of the Outer Continental Shelf (4) the Syria Accountability and Lebanese most geologically promising hydrocarbon re- Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1344(b)) is amended to read Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. sources and constituting not less than 25 per- as follows: 2151 note). cent of the leasable area within the South Caro- ‘‘(b) DOMESTIC OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRO- Subtitle B—Directing the President To lina offshore administrative boundaries depicted DUCTION GOAL.—– Conduct New OCS Sales in the notice entitled ‘‘Federal Outer Conti- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In developing a 5-year oil SEC. 10201. REQUIREMENT TO CONDUCT PRO- nental Shelf (OCS) Administrative Boundaries and gas leasing program, and subject to para- POSED OIL AND GAS LEASE SALE 220 Extending from the Submerged Lands Act graph (2), the Secretary shall determine a do- ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL Boundary seaward to the Limit of the United mestic strategic production goal for the develop- SHELF OFFSHORE VIRGINIA. States Outer Continental Shelf’’, published Jan- ment of oil and natural gas as a result of that (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the exclu- uary 3, 2006 (71 Fed. Reg. 127). program. Such goal shall be— sion of Lease Sale 220 in the Final Outer Conti- nental Shelf Oil & Gas Leasing Program 2012– SEC. 10203. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EXISTING IN- ‘‘(A) the best estimate of the possible increase FRASTRUCTURE LEASE SALE. in domestic production of oil and natural gas 2017, the Secretary of the Interior shall conduct offshore oil and gas Lease Sale 220 under sec- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Inte- from the outer Continental Shelf; rior shall offer for sale leases of tracts in the ‘‘(B) focused on meeting domestic demand for tion 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Santa Maria and Santa Barbara/Ventura Ba- oil and natural gas and reducing the depend- (43 U.S.C. 1337) as soon as practicable, but not sins of the Southern California OCS Planning ence of the United States on foreign energy; and later than one year after the date of enactment Area as soon as practicable, but not later than ‘‘(C) focused on the production increases of this Act. December 31, 2015. achieved by the leasing program at the end of (b) REQUIREMENT TO MAKE REPLACEMENT the 15-year period beginning on the effective LEASE BLOCKS AVAILABLE.—For each lease (b) USE OF EXISTING STRUCTURES OR ON- date of the program. block in a proposed lease sale under this section SHORE-BASED DRILLING.—The Secretary of the ‘‘(2) PROGRAM GOAL.—For purposes of the 5- for which the Secretary of Defense, in consulta- Interior shall include in leases offered for sale year oil and gas leasing program, the produc- tion with the Secretary of the Interior, under under this lease sale such terms and conditions tion goal referred to in paragraph (1) shall be the Memorandum of Agreement referred to in as are necessary to require that development an increase by 2032 of— section 10205(b), issues a statement proposing and production may occur only from offshore ‘‘(A) no less than 3,000,000 barrels in the deferral from a lease offering due to defense-re- infrastructure in existence on the date of the en- amount of oil produced per day; and lated activities that are irreconcilable with min- actment of this Act or from onshore-based, ex- ‘‘(B) no less than 10,000,000,000 cubic feet in eral exploration and development, the Secretary tended-reach drilling. the amount of natural gas produced per day. of the Interior, in consultation with the Sec- SEC. 10204. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATE- ‘‘(3) REPORTING.—The Secretary shall report retary of Defense, shall make available in the MENT REQUIREMENT. annually, beginning at the end of the 5-year pe- same lease sale one other lease block in the Vir- (a) IN GENERAL.—For the purposes of this riod for which the program applies, to the Com- ginia lease sale planning area that is acceptable title, the Secretary of the Interior shall prepare mittee on Natural Resources of the House of for oil and gas exploration and production in a multisale environmental impact statement Representatives and the Committee on Energy order to mitigate conflict. under section 102 of the National Environmental and Natural Resources of the Senate on the (c) BALANCING MILITARY AND ENERGY PRO- Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332) for all lease progress of the program in meeting the produc- DUCTION GOALS.—In recognition that the Outer sales required under this subtitle. Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program tion goal. The Secretary shall identify in the re- (b) ACTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED.—Notwith- port projections for production and any prob- and the domestic energy resources produced standing section 102 of the National Environ- therefrom are integral to national security, the lems with leasing, permitting, or production that mental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332), in Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of will prevent meeting the goal.’’. such statement— Defense shall work jointly in implementing this SEC. 10103. DEVELOPMENT AND SUBMITTAL OF (1) the Secretary is not required to identify section in order to ensure achievement of the NEW 5-YEAR OIL AND GAS LEASING nonleasing alternative courses of action or to PROGRAM. following common goals: (1) Preserving the ability of the Armed Forces analyze the environmental effects of such alter- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Inte- native courses of action; and rior shall— of the United States to maintain an optimum state of readiness through their continued use of (2) the Secretary shall only— (1) by not later than July 15, 2015, publish and (A) identify a preferred action for leasing and submit to Congress a new proposed oil and gas the Outer Continental Shelf. (2) Allowing effective exploration, develop- not more than one alternative leasing proposal; leasing program under section 18 of the Outer ment, and production of our Nation’s oil, gas, and Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1344) for and renewable energy resources. (B) analyze the environmental effects and po- the 5-year period beginning on such date and (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: tential mitigation measures for such preferred ending July 15, 2021; and (1) LEASE SALE 220.—The term ‘‘Lease Sale action and such alternative leasing proposal. (2) by not later than July 15, 2016, approve a 220’’ means such lease sale referred to in the Re- SEC. 10205. NATIONAL DEFENSE. final oil and gas leasing program under such quest for Comments on the Draft Proposed 5- (a) NATIONAL DEFENSE AREAS.—This title does section for such period. Year Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and not affect the existing authority of the Secretary (b) CONSIDERATION OF ALL AREAS.—In pre- Gas Leasing Program for 2010–2015 and Notice of Defense, with the approval of the President, paring such program the Secretary shall include of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact to designate national defense areas on the Outer consideration of areas of the Continental Shelf Statement (EIS) for the Proposed 5-Year Pro- Continental Shelf pursuant to section 12(d) of off the coasts of all States (as such term is de- gram published January 21, 2009 (74 Fed. Reg. the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 fined in section 2 of that Act, as amended by 3631). U.S.C. 1341(d)). this title), that are subject to leasing under this (2) VIRGINIA LEASE SALE PLANNING AREA.—The title. term ‘‘Virginia lease sale planning area’’ means (b) PROHIBITION ON CONFLICTS WITH MILI- (c) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.—Section 18(d)(3) the area of the outer Continental Shelf (as that TARY OPERATIONS.—No person may engage in of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 term is defined in the Outer Continental Shelf any exploration, development, or production of U.S.C. 1344(d)(3)) is amended by striking ‘‘or Lands Act (33 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.)) that is oil or natural gas on the Outer Continental after eighteen months following the date of en- bounded by— Shelf under a lease issued under this title that actment of this section, whichever first occurs,’’. (A) a northern boundary consisting of a would conflict with any military operation, as SEC. 10104. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. straight line extending from the northernmost determined in accordance with the Memo- Nothing in this title shall be construed to au- point of Virginia’s seaward boundary to the randum of Agreement between the Department thorize the issuance of a lease under the Outer point on the seaward boundary of the United of Defense and the Department of the Interior Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et States exclusive economic zone located at 37 de- on Mutual Concerns on the Outer Continental seq.) to any person designated for the imposition grees 17 minutes 1 second North latitude, 71 de- Shelf signed July 20, 1983, and any revision or of sanctions pursuant to— grees 5 minutes 16 seconds West longitude; and replacement for that agreement that is agreed to (1) the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. (B) a southern boundary consisting of a by the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of 1701 note), the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, straight line extending from the southernmost the Interior after that date but before the date Accountability and Divestiture Act of 2010 (22 point of Virginia’s seaward boundary to the of issuance of the lease under which such explo- U.S.C. 8501 et seq.), the Iran Threat Reduction point on the seaward boundary of the United ration, development, or production is conducted. and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 (22 U.S.C. States exclusive economic zone located at 36 de- SEC. 10206. EASTERN GULF OF MEXICO NOT IN- 8701 et seq.), section 1245 of the National De- grees 31 minutes 58 seconds North latitude, 71 CLUDED. fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (22 degrees 30 minutes 1 second West longitude. Nothing in this title affects restrictions on oil U.S.C. 8513a), or the Iran Freedom and SEC. 10202. SOUTH CAROLINA LEASE SALE. and gas leasing under the Gulf of Mexico En- Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 (22 U.S.C. 8801 Notwithstanding exclusion of the South At- ergy Security Act of 2006 (title I of division C of et seq.); lantic Outer Continental Shelf Planning Area Public Law 109–432; 43 U.S.C. 1331 note).

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(D) be responsible for ensuring safe and effi- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 9 of the Outer Con- ‘‘(2) MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM ALLOCATION.— cient development of energy and minerals on the tinental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1338) is The amount allocated to a coastal State under Outer Continental Shelf of the United States; amended— paragraph (1) each fiscal year with respect to a and (1) in the existing text— leased tract shall be— (3) an Assistant Secretary of Land and Min- (A) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘All rent- ‘‘(A) in the case of a coastal State that is the erals Management, who shall— als,’’ and inserting the following: nearest State to the geographic center of the (A) be appointed by the President, by and ‘‘(c) DISPOSITION OF REVENUE UNDER OLD leased tract, not less than 25 percent of the total with the advise and consent of the Senate; LEASES.—All rentals,’’; and amounts allocated with respect to the leased (B) report to the Under Secretary for Energy, (B) in subsection (c) (as designated by the tract; Lands, and Minerals; amendment made by subparagraph (A) of this ‘‘(B) in the case of any other coastal State, (C) be paid at the rate payable for level IV of paragraph), by striking ‘‘for the period from not less than 10 percent, and not more than 15 the Executive Schedule; and June 5, 1950, to date, and thereafter’’ and in- percent, of the total amounts allocated with re- (D) be responsible for ensuring safe and effi- serting ‘‘in the period beginning June 5, 1950, spect to the leased tract; and cient development of energy and minerals on and ending on the date of enactment of the ‘‘(C) in the case of a coastal State that is the public lands and other Federal onshore lands Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America only coastal State within 200 miles of a leased under the jurisdiction of the Department of the That Works Act of 2014’’; tract, 100 percent of the total amounts allocated Interior, including implementation of the Min- (2) by adding after subsection (c) (as so des- with respect to the leased tract. eral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) and the ignated) the following: ‘‘(3) ADMINISTRATION.—Amounts allocated to Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act ‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: a coastal State under this subsection— (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.) and administration of ‘‘(1) COASTAL STATE.—The term ‘coastal State’ ‘‘(A) shall be available to the coastal State the Office of Surface Mining. includes a territory of the United States. without further appropriation; SEC. 10402. BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY. ‘‘(2) NEW LEASING REVENUES.—The term ‘new ‘‘(B) shall remain available until expended; (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established in leasing revenues’— ‘‘(C) shall be in addition to any other the Department of the Interior a Bureau of ‘‘(A) means amounts received by the United amounts available to the coastal State under Ocean Energy (referred to in this section as the States as bonuses, rents, and royalties under this Act; and ‘‘Bureau’’), which shall— leases for oil and gas, wind, tidal, or other en- ‘‘(D) shall be distributed in the fiscal year fol- (1) be headed by a Director of Ocean Energy ergy exploration, development, and production lowing receipt. (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Director’’); on new areas of the outer Continental Shelf ‘‘(4) USE OF FUNDS.— and that are authorized to be made available for ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- (2) be administered under the direction of the leasing as a result of enactment of the Lowering paragraph (B), a coastal State may use funds Assistant Secretary of Ocean Energy and Safe- Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America That Works allocated and paid to it under this subsection ty. Act of 2014 and leasing under that Act; and for any purpose as determined by the laws of (b) DIRECTOR.— ‘‘(B) does not include amounts received by the that State. (1) APPOINTMENT.—The Director shall be ap- United States under any lease of an area lo- ‘‘(B) RESTRICTION ON USE FOR MATCHING.— pointed by the Secretary of the Interior. cated in the boundaries of the Central Gulf of Funds allocated and paid to a coastal State (2) COMPENSATION.—The Director shall be Mexico and Western Gulf of Mexico Outer Con- under this subsection may not be used as match- compensated at the rate provided for level V of tinental Shelf Planning Areas on the date of en- ing funds for any other Federal program.’’. the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of actment of the Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel (b) LIMITATION ON APPLICATION.—This section title 5, United States Code. an America That Works Act of 2014, including a and the amendment made by this section shall (c) DUTIES.— lease issued before, on, or after such date of en- not affect the application of section 105 of the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Interior Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (title actment.’’; and shall carry out through the Bureau all func- (3) by inserting before subsection (c) (as so I of division C of Public Law 109–432; (43 U.S.C. tions, powers, and duties vested in the Secretary designated) the following: 1331 note)), as in effect before the enactment of relating to the administration of a comprehen- ‘‘(a) PAYMENT OF NEW LEASING REVENUES TO this Act, with respect to revenues received by sive program of offshore mineral and renewable COASTAL STATES.— the United States under oil and gas leases issued energy resources management. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- for tracts located in the Western and Central (2) SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES.—The Director shall graph (2), of the amount of new leasing reve- Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf Plan- promulgate and implement regulations— nues received by the United States each fiscal ning Areas, including such leases issued on or (A) for the proper issuance of leases for the year, 37.5 percent shall be allocated and paid in after the date of the enactment of this Act. exploration, development, and production of accordance with subsection (b) to coastal States Subtitle D—Reorganization of Minerals Man- nonrenewable and renewable energy and min- that are affected States with respect to the agement Agencies of the Department of the eral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf; leases under which those revenues are received Interior (B) relating to resource identification, access, by the United States. SEC. 10401. ESTABLISHMENT OF UNDER SEC- evaluation, and utilization; ‘‘(2) PHASE-IN.— RETARY FOR ENERGY, LANDS, AND (C) for development of leasing plans, lease ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- MINERALS AND ASSISTANT SEC- paragraph (B), paragraph (1) shall be applied— sales, and issuance of leases for such resources; RETARY OF OCEAN ENERGY AND and ‘‘(i) with respect to new leasing revenues SAFETY. (D) regarding issuance of environmental im- under leases awarded under the first leasing There shall be in the Department of the Inte- pact statements related to leasing and post leas- program under section 18(a) that takes effect rior— ing activities including exploration, develop- after the date of enactment of the Lowering (1) an Under Secretary for Energy, Lands, ment, and production, and the use of third Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America That Works and Minerals, who shall— party contracting for necessary environmental Act of 2014, by substituting ‘12.5 percent’ for (A) be appointed by the President, by and analysis for the development of such resources. ‘37.5 percent’; and with the advise and consent of the Senate; ‘‘(ii) with respect to new leasing revenues (B) report to the Secretary of the Interior or, (3) LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not under leases awarded under the second leasing if directed by the Secretary, to the Deputy Sec- carry out through the Bureau any function, program under section 18(a) that takes effect retary of the Interior; power, or duty that is— after the date of enactment of the Lowering (C) be paid at the rate payable for level III of (A) required by section 10403 to be carried out Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America That Works the Executive Schedule; and through the Ocean Energy Safety Service; or Act of 2014, by substituting ‘25 percent’ for ‘37.5 (D) be responsible for— (B) required by section 10404 to be carried out percent’. (i) the safe and responsible development of our through the Office of Natural Resources Rev- ‘‘(B) EXEMPTED LEASE SALES.—This para- energy and mineral resources on Federal lands enue. graph shall not apply with respect to any lease in appropriate accordance with United States (d) RESPONSIBILITIES OF LAND MANAGEMENT issued under subtitle B of the Lowering Gaso- energy demands; and AGENCIES.—Nothing in this section shall affect line Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act (ii) ensuring multiple-use missions of the De- the authorities of the Bureau of Land Manage- of 2014. partment of the Interior that promote the safe ment under the Federal Land Policy and Man- ‘‘(b) ALLOCATION OF PAYMENTS.— and sustained development of energy and min- agement Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) or of ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The amount of new leasing erals resources on public lands (as that term is the Forest Service under the National Forest revenues received by the United States with re- defined in the Federal Land Policy and Man- Management Act of 1976 (Public Law 94–588). spect to a leased tract that are required to be agement Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)); SEC. 10403. OCEAN ENERGY SAFETY SERVICE. paid to coastal States in accordance with this (2) an Assistant Secretary of Ocean Energy (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established in subsection each fiscal year shall be allocated and Safety, who shall— the Department of the Interior an Ocean Energy among and paid to coastal States that are with- (A) be appointed by the President, by and Safety Service (referred to in this section as the in 200 miles of the leased tract, in amounts that with the advise and consent of the Senate; ‘‘Service’’), which shall—

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(4) BACKGROUND CHECKS.—The Director shall Secretary shall use, to the extent practicable, (b) DIRECTOR.— require that an individual to be hired as an in- the facilities and personnel of the Department of (1) APPOINTMENT.—The Director shall be ap- spection officer undergo an employment inves- the Interior. The Secretary may appoint or as- pointed by the Secretary of the Interior. tigation (including a criminal history record sign to the Academy such officers and employees (2) COMPENSATION.—The Director shall be check). as the Secretary considers necessary for the per- compensated at the rate provided for level V of (5) LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS.—Individuals formance of the duties and functions of the the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of hired as inspectors must be able to read, speak, Academy. title 5, United States Code. and write English well enough to— (12) ADDITIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.— (c) DUTIES.— (A) carry out written and oral instructions re- (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall work (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Interior garding the proper performance of inspection with appropriate educational institutions, oper- shall carry out through the Service all func- duties; and ators, and representatives of oil and gas workers tions, powers, and duties vested in the Secretary (B) write inspection reports and statements to develop and maintain adequate programs relating to the administration of safety and en- and log entries in the English language. with educational institutions and oil and gas vironmental enforcement activities related to (6) VETERANS PREFERENCE.—The Director operators that are designed— offshore mineral and renewable energy re- shall provide a preference for the hiring of an (i) to enable persons to qualify for positions in sources on the Outer Continental Shelf pursu- individual as a inspection officer if the indi- the administration of this title; and ant to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act vidual is a member or former member of the (ii) to provide for the continuing education of (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.) including the authority Armed Forces and is entitled, under statute, to inspectors or other appropriate Department of to develop, promulgate, and enforce regulations retired, retirement, or retainer pay on account the Interior personnel. to ensure the safe and sound exploration, devel- of service as a member of the Armed Forces. (B) FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.— opment, and production of mineral and renew- (7) ANNUAL PROFICIENCY REVIEW.— The Secretary may provide financial and tech- (A) ANNUAL PROFICIENCY REVIEW.—The Direc- able energy resources on the Outer Continental nical assistance to educational institutions in tor shall provide that an annual evaluation of Shelf in a timely fashion. carrying out this paragraph. each individual assigned inspection duties is (2) SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES.—The Director shall (e) LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not conducted and documented. be responsible for all safety activities related to carry out through the Service any function, (B) CONTINUATION OF EMPLOYMENT.—An indi- exploration and development of renewable and power, or duty that is— vidual employed as an inspector may not con- mineral resources on the Outer Continental (1) required by section 10402 to be carried out tinue to be employed in that capacity unless the Shelf, including— through Bureau of Ocean Energy; or (A) exploration, development, production, and evaluation demonstrates that the individual— (i) continues to meet all qualifications and (2) required by section 10404 to be carried out ongoing inspections of infrastructure; through the Office of Natural Resources Rev- (B) the suspending or prohibiting, on a tem- standards; (ii) has a satisfactory record of performance enue. porary basis, any operation or activity, includ- and attention to duty based on the standards SEC. 10404. OFFICE OF NATURAL RESOURCES ing production under leases held on the Outer and requirements in the inspection program; REVENUE. Continental Shelf, in accordance with section and (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established in 5(a)(1) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (iii) demonstrates the current knowledge and the Department of the Interior an Office of Nat- (43 U.S.C. 1334(a)(1)); skills necessary to courteously, vigilantly, and ural Resources Revenue (referred to in this sec- (C) cancelling any lease, permit, or right-of- effectively perform inspection functions. tion as the ‘‘Office’’) to be headed by a Director way on the Outer Continental Shelf, in accord- (8) LIMITATION ON RIGHT TO STRIKE.—Any in- of Natural Resources Revenue (referred to in ance with section 5(a)(2) of the Outer Conti- dividual that conducts permitting or inspections this section as the ‘‘Director’’). nental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1334(a)(2)); under this section may not participate in a (b) APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION.— (D) compelling compliance with applicable strike, or assert the right to strike. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall be ap- Federal laws and regulations relating to worker (9) PERSONNEL AUTHORITY.—Notwithstanding pointed by the Secretary of the Interior. safety and other matters; any other provision of law, the Director may (2) COMPENSATION.—The Director shall be (E) requiring comprehensive safety and envi- employ, appoint, discipline and terminate for compensated at the rate provided for Level V of ronmental management programs for persons cause, and fix the compensation, terms, and the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of engaged in activities connected with the explo- conditions of employment of Federal service for title 5, United States Code. ration, development, and production of mineral individuals as the employees of the Service in (c) DUTIES.— or renewable energy resources; order to restore and maintain the trust of the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Interior (F) developing and implementing regulations people of the United States in the accountability shall carry out, through the Office, all func- for Federal employees to carry out any inspec- of the management of our Nation’s energy safe- tions, powers, and duties vested in the Secretary tion or investigation to ascertain compliance ty program. and relating to the administration of offshore with applicable regulations, including health, (10) TRAINING ACADEMY.— royalty and revenue management functions. safety, or environmental regulations; (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall estab- (2) SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES.—The Secretary (G) implementing the Offshore Technology Re- lish and maintain a National Offshore Energy shall carry out, through the Office, all func- search and Risk Assessment Program under sec- Safety Academy (referred to in this paragraph tions, powers, and duties previously assigned to tion 21 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands as the ‘‘Academy’’) as an agency of the Ocean the Minerals Management Service (including Act (43 U.S.C. 1347); Energy Safety Service. the authority to develop, promulgate, and en- (H) summoning witnesses and directing the (B) FUNCTIONS OF ACADEMY.—The Secretary, force regulations) regarding offshore royalty production of evidence; through the Academy, shall be responsible for— and revenue collection; royalty and revenue dis- (I) levying fines and penalties and disquali- (i) the initial and continued training of both tribution; auditing and compliance; investiga- fying operators; newly hired and experienced offshore oil and tion and enforcement of royalty and revenue (J) carrying out any safety, response, and re- gas inspectors in all aspects of health, safety, regulations; and asset management for onshore moval preparedness functions; and environmental, and operational inspections; and offshore activities. (K) the processing of permits, exploration (ii) the training of technical support personnel (d) LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not plans, development plans. of the Bureau; carry out through the Office any function, (d) EMPLOYEES.— (iii) any other training programs for offshore power, or duty that is— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ensure oil and gas inspectors, Bureau personnel, De- (1) required by section 10402 to be carried out that the inspection force of the Bureau consists partment personnel, or other persons as the Sec- through Bureau of Ocean Energy; or of qualified, trained employees who meet quali- retary shall designate; and (2) required by section 10403 to be carried out fication requirements and adhere to the highest (iv) certification of the successful completion through the Ocean Energy Safety Service. professional and ethical standards. of training programs for newly hired and experi- (2) QUALIFICATIONS.—The qualification re- enced offshore oil and gas inspectors. SEC. 10405. ETHICS AND DRUG TESTING. quirements referred to in paragraph (1)— (C) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.— (a) CERTIFICATION.—The Secretary of the In- (A) shall be determined by the Secretary, sub- (i) IN GENERAL.—In performing functions terior shall certify annually that all Department ject to subparagraph (B); and under this paragraph, and subject to clause (ii), of the Interior officers and employees having (B) shall include— the Secretary may enter into cooperative edu- regular, direct contact with lessees, contractors, (i) 3 years of practical experience in oil and cational and training agreements with edu- concessionaires, and other businesses interested gas exploration, development, or production; or cational institutions, related Federal academies, before the Government as a function of their of- (ii) a degree in an appropriate field of engi- other Federal agencies, State governments, safe- ficial duties, or conducting investigations, neering from an accredited institution of higher ty training firms, and oil and gas operators and issuing permits, or responsible for oversight of learning. related industries. energy programs, are in full compliance with all (3) ASSIGNMENT.—In assigning oil and gas in- (ii) TRAINING REQUIREMENT.—Such training Federal employee ethics laws and regulations spectors to the inspection and investigation of shall be conducted by the Academy in accord- under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5

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U.S.C. App.) and part 2635 of title 5, Code of item relating to ‘‘Under Secretaries of the Treas- (f) REPORTS.—Reports of the Board shall be Federal Regulations, and all guidance issued ury (3).’’ the following: submitted by the Board to the Committee on under subsection (c). ‘‘Under Secretary for Energy, Lands, and Natural Resources of the House or Representa- (b) DRUG TESTING.—The Secretary shall con- Minerals, Department of the Interior.’’. tives and the Committee on Energy and Natural duct a random drug testing program of all De- (b) ASSISTANT SECRETARIES.—Section 5315 of Resources of the Senate and made available to partment of the Interior personnel referred to in title 5, United States Code, is amended by strik- the public in electronically accessible form. subsection (a). ing ‘‘Assistant Secretaries of the Interior (6).’’ (g) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Members of the (c) GUIDANCE.—Not later than 90 days after and inserting the following: Board, other than full-time employees of the the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary ‘‘Assistant Secretaries, Department of the In- Federal Government, while attending meeting of shall issue supplementary ethics and drug test- terior (7).’’. the Board or while otherwise serving at the re- ing guidance for the employees for which certifi- (c) DIRECTORS.—Section 5316 of title 5, United quest of the Secretary or the Director while serv- cation is required under subsection (a). The Sec- States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘Director, ing away from their homes or regular places of retary shall update the supplementary ethics Bureau of Mines, Department of the Interior.’’ business, may be allowed travel expenses, in- guidance not less than once every 3 years there- and inserting the following new items: cluding per diem in lieu of subsistence, as au- ‘‘Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy, Depart- after. thorized by section 5703 of title 5, United States ment of the Interior. Code, for individuals in the Government serving SEC. 10406. ABOLISHMENT OF MINERALS MAN- ‘‘Director, Ocean Energy Safety Service, De- without pay. AGEMENT SERVICE. partment of the Interior. (a) ABOLISHMENT.—The Minerals Manage- ‘‘Director, Office of Natural Resources Rev- SEC. 10409. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF INSPEC- ment Service is abolished. enue, Department of the Interior.’’. TION FEES. Section 22 of the Outer Continental Shelf (b) COMPLETED ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS.— SEC. 10408. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF ENERGY (1) IN GENERAL.—Completed administrative ac- SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD. Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1348) is amended by add- tions of the Minerals Management Service shall (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of the In- ing at the end of the section the following: not be affected by the enactment of this Act, but terior shall establish, under the Federal Advi- ‘‘(g) INSPECTION FEES.— ‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of the shall continue in effect according to their terms sory Committee Act, an Outer Continental Shelf Interior shall collect from the operators of facili- until amended, modified, superseded, termi- Energy Safety Advisory Board (referred to in ties subject to inspection under subsection (c) nated, set aside, or revoked in accordance with this section as the ‘‘Board’’)— law by an officer of the United States or a court (1) to provide the Secretary and the Directors non-refundable fees for such inspections— of competent jurisdiction, or by operation of established by this title with independent sci- ‘‘(A) at an aggregate level equal to the law. entific and technical advice on safe, responsible, amount necessary to offset the annual expenses (2) COMPLETED ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION DE- and timely mineral and renewable energy explo- of inspections of outer Continental Shelf facili- FINED.—For purposes of paragraph (1), the term ration, development, and production activities; ties (including mobile offshore drilling units) by ‘‘completed administrative action’’ includes or- and the Department of the Interior; and ders, determinations, memoranda of under- (2) to review operations of the National Off- ‘‘(B) using a schedule that reflects the dif- standing, memoranda of agreements, rules, reg- shore Energy Health and Safety Academy estab- ferences in complexity among the classes of fa- ulations, personnel actions, permits, agreements, lished under section 10403(d), including submit- cilities to be inspected. grants, contracts, certificates, licenses, registra- ting to the Secretary recommendations of cur- ‘‘(2) OCEAN ENERGY SAFETY FUND.—There is tions, and privileges. riculum to ensure training scientific and tech- established in the Treasury a fund, to be known as the ‘Ocean Energy Enforcement Fund’ (re- (c) PENDING PROCEEDINGS.—Subject to the au- nical advancements. thority of the Secretary of the Interior and the (b) MEMBERSHIP.— ferred to in this subsection as the ‘Fund’), into officers of the Department of the Interior under (1) SIZE.—The Board shall consist of not more which shall be deposited all amounts collected this title— than 11 members, who— as fees under paragraph (1) and which shall be (1) pending proceedings in the Minerals Man- (A) shall be appointed by the Secretary based available as provided under paragraph (3). agement Service, including notices of proposed on their expertise in oil and gas drilling, well ‘‘(3) AVAILABILITY OF FEES.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section rulemaking, and applications for licenses, per- design, operations, well containment and oil 3302 of title 31, United States Code, all amounts mits, certificates, grants, and financial assist- spill response; and deposited in the Fund— ance, shall continue, notwithstanding the en- (B) must have significant scientific, engineer- ‘‘(i) shall be credited as offsetting collections; actment of this Act or the vesting of functions of ing, management, and other credentials and a ‘‘(ii) shall be available for expenditure for the Service in another agency, unless discon- history of working in the field related to safe purposes of carrying out inspections of outer tinued or modified under the same terms and energy exploration, development, and produc- Continental Shelf facilities (including mobile conditions and to the same extent that such dis- tion activities. offshore drilling units) and the administration continuance or modification could have oc- (2) CONSULTATION AND NOMINATIONS.—The of the inspection program under this section; curred if this title had not been enacted; and Secretary shall consult with the National Acad- emy of Sciences and the National Academy of ‘‘(iii) shall be available only to the extent pro- (2) orders issued in such proceedings, and ap- vided for in advance in an appropriations Act; peals therefrom, and payments made pursuant Engineering to identify potential candidates for the Board and shall take nominations from the and to such orders, shall issue in the same manner ‘‘(iv) shall remain available until expended. and on the same terms as if this title had not public. (3) TERM.—The Secretary shall appoint Board ‘‘(B) USE FOR FIELD OFFICES.—Not less than been enacted, and any such orders shall con- 75 percent of amounts in the Fund may be ap- tinue in effect until amended, modified, super- members to staggered terms of not more than 4 years, and shall not appoint a member for more propriated for use only for the respective De- seded, terminated, set aside, or revoked by an partment of the Interior field offices where the officer of the United States or a court of com- than 2 consecutive terms. (4) BALANCE.—In appointing members to the amounts were originally assessed as fees. petent jurisdiction, or by operation of law. Board, the Secretary shall ensure a balanced ‘‘(4) INITIAL FEES.—Fees shall be established (d) PENDING CIVIL ACTIONS.—Subject to the representation of industry and research inter- under this subsection for the fiscal year in authority of the Secretary of the Interior or any ests. which this subsection takes effect and the subse- officer of the Department of the Interior under (c) CHAIR.—The Secretary shall appoint the quent 10 years, and shall not be raised without this title, pending civil actions shall continue Chair for the Board from among its members. advise and consent of the Congress, except as notwithstanding the enactment of this Act, and (d) MEETINGS.—The Board shall meet not less determined by the Secretary to be appropriate as in such civil actions, proceedings shall be had, than 3 times per year and shall host, at least an adjustment equal to the percentage by which appeals taken, and judgments rendered and en- once per year, a public forum to review and as- the Consumer Price Index for the month of June forced in the same manner and with the same sess the overall energy safety performance of of the calendar year preceding the adjustment effect as if such enactment had not occurred. Outer Continental Shelf mineral and renewable exceeds the Consumer Price Index for the month (e) REFERENCES.—References relating to the energy resource activities. of June of the calendar year in which the claim Minerals Management Service in statutes, Exec- (e) OFFSHORE DRILLING SAFETY ASSESSMENTS was determined or last adjusted. utive orders, rules, regulations, directives, or AND RECOMMENDATIONS.—As part of its duties ‘‘(5) ANNUAL FEES.—Annual fees shall be col- delegations of authority that precede the effec- under this section, the Board shall, by not later lected under this subsection for facilities that tive date of this Act are deemed to refer, as ap- than 180 days after the date of enactment of this are above the waterline, excluding drilling rigs, propriate, to the Department, to its officers, em- section and every 5 years thereafter, submit to and are in place at the start of the fiscal year. ployees, or agents, or to its corresponding orga- the Secretary a report that— Fees for fiscal year 2013 shall be— nizational units or functions. Statutory report- (1) assesses offshore oil and gas well control ‘‘(A) $10,500 for facilities with no wells, but ing requirements that applied in relation to the technologies, practices, voluntary standards, with processing equipment or gathering lines; Minerals Management Service immediately be- and regulations in the United States and else- ‘‘(B) $17,000 for facilities with 1 to 10 wells, fore the effective date of this title shall continue where; and with any combination of active or inactive to apply. (2) as appropriate, recommends modifications wells; and SEC. 10407. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO EX- to the regulations issued under this title to en- ‘‘(C) $31,500 for facilities with more than 10 ECUTIVE SCHEDULE PAY RATES. sure adequate protection of safety and the envi- wells, with any combination of active or inac- (a) UNDER SECRETARY FOR ENERGY, LANDS, ronment, including recommendations on how to tive wells. AND MINERALS.—Section 5314 of title 5, United reduce regulations and administrative actions ‘‘(6) FEES FOR DRILLING RIGS.—Fees for drill- States Code, is amended by inserting after the that are duplicative or unnecessary. ing rigs shall be assessed under this subsection

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5778 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 26, 2014 for all inspections completed in fiscal years 2015 nental Shelf adjacent to any territory of the grant or approve any prospective relief unless through 2024. Fees for fiscal year 2015 shall be— United States’’; the Court finds that such relief is narrowly ‘‘(A) $30,500 per inspection for rigs operating (2) in paragraph (p), by striking ‘‘and’’ after drawn, extends no further than necessary to in water depths of 1,000 feet or more; and the semicolon at the end; correct the violation of a Federal law require- ‘‘(B) $16,700 per inspection for rigs operating (3) in paragraph (q), by striking the period at ment, and is the least intrusive means necessary in water depths of less than 1,000 feet. the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and to correct the violation concerned. ‘‘(7) BILLING.—The Secretary shall bill des- (4) by adding at the end the following: SEC. 10705. LEGAL FEES. ignated operators under paragraph (5) within 60 ‘‘(r) The term ‘State’ includes each territory of Any person filing a petition seeking judicial days after the date of the inspection, with pay- the United States.’’. review of any action, or failure to act, under ment required within 30 days of billing. The Sec- Subtitle F—Miscellaneous Provisions retary shall bill designated operators under this subtitle who is not a prevailing party shall paragraph (6) within 30 days of the end of the SEC. 10601. RULES REGARDING DISTRIBUTION OF pay to the prevailing parties (including inter- REVENUES UNDER GULF OF MEXICO vening parties), other than the United States, month in which the inspection occurred, with ENERGY SECURITY ACT OF 2006. payment required within 30 days after billing. fees and other expenses incurred by that party (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days after in connection with the judicial review, unless ‘‘(8) SUNSET.—No fee may be collected under the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary this subsection for any fiscal year after fiscal the Court finds that the position of the person of the Interior shall issue rules to provide more was substantially justified or that special cir- year 2024. clarity, certainty, and stability to the revenue ‘‘(9) ANNUAL REPORTS.— cumstances make an award unjust. streams contemplated by the Gulf of Mexico En- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days SEC. 10706. EXCLUSION. ergy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note). after the end of each fiscal year beginning with (b) CONTENTS.—The rules shall include clari- This subtitle shall not apply with respect to fiscal year 2015, the Secretary shall submit to fication of the timing and methods of disburse- disputes between the parties to a lease issued the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ments of funds under section 105(b)(2) of such pursuant to an authorizing leasing statute re- of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Re- Act. garding the obligations of such lease or the al- sources of the House of Representatives a report leged breach thereof. on the operation of the Fund during the fiscal SEC. 10602. AMOUNT OF DISTRIBUTED QUALIFIED SEC. 10707. DEFINITIONS. year. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF REVE- NUES. ‘‘(B) CONTENTS.—Each report shall include, In this subtitle, the following definitions Section 105(f)(1) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy for the fiscal year covered by the report, the fol- apply: Security Act of 2006 (title I of division C of Pub- lowing: (1) COVERED ENERGY DECISION.—The term ‘‘(i) A statement of the amounts deposited into lic Law 109–432; 43 U.S.C. 1331 note) shall be ap- ‘‘covered energy decision’’ means any action or the Fund. plied by substituting ‘‘2024, and shall not exceed decision by a Federal official regarding the ‘‘(ii) A description of the expenditures made $999,999,999 for each of fiscal years 2025 through issuance of a covered energy lease. from the Fund for the fiscal year, including the 2055’’ for ‘‘2055’’. (2) COVERED ENERGY LEASE.—The term ‘‘cov- purpose of the expenditures and the additional Subtitle G—Judicial Review ered energy lease’’ means any lease under this hiring of personnel. SEC. 10701. TIME FOR FILING COMPLAINT. title or under an oil and gas leasing program ‘‘(iii) A statement of the balance remaining in (a) IN GENERAL.—Any cause of action that under this title. the Fund at the end of the fiscal year. arises from a covered energy decision must be TITLE II—ONSHORE FEDERAL LANDS AND ‘‘(iv) An accounting of pace of permit approv- filed not later than the end of the 60-day period ENERGY SECURITY als. beginning on the date of the covered energy de- Subtitle A—Federal Lands Jobs and Energy ‘‘(v) If fee increases are proposed after the ini- cision. Any cause of action not filed within this Security tial 10-year period referred to in paragraph (5), time period shall be barred. a proper accounting of the potential adverse (b) EXCEPTION.—Subsection (a) shall not SEC. 21001. SHORT TITLE. economic impacts such fee increases will have apply to a cause of action brought by a party to This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Federal on offshore economic activity and overall pro- a covered energy lease. Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act’’. duction, conducted by the Secretary. SEC. 10702. DISTRICT COURT DEADLINE. ‘‘(vi) Recommendations to increase the effi- SEC. 21002. POLICIES REGARDING BUYING, (a) IN GENERAL.—All proceedings that are BUILDING, AND WORKING FOR cacy and efficiency of offshore inspections. AMERICA. ‘‘(vii) Any corrective actions levied upon off- subject to section 10701— shore inspectors as a result of any form of mis- (1) shall be brought in the United States dis- (a) CONGRESSIONAL INTENT.—It is the intent of conduct.’’. trict court for the district in which the Federal the Congress that— property for which a covered energy lease is (1) this subtitle will support a healthy and SEC. 10410. PROHIBITION ON ACTION BASED ON issued is located or the United States District NATIONAL OCEAN POLICY DEVEL- growing United States domestic energy sector OPED UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. Court of the District of Columbia; that, in turn, helps to reinvigorate American 13547. (2) shall be resolved as expeditiously as pos- manufacturing, transportation, and service sec- (a) PROHIBITION.—The Bureau of Ocean En- sible, and in any event not more than 180 days tors by employing the vast talents of United ergy and the Ocean Energy Safety Service may after such cause or claim is filed; and States workers to assist in the development of not develop, propose, finalize, administer, or im- (3) shall take precedence over all other pend- energy from domestic sources; plement, any limitation on activities under their ing matters before the district court. (2) to ensure a robust onshore energy produc- jurisdiction as a result of the coastal and ma- (b) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH DEADLINE.—If tion industry and ensure that the benefits of de- rine spatial planning component of the National an interlocutory or final judgment, decree, or velopment support local communities, under this Ocean Policy developed under Executive Order order has not been issued by the district court subtitle, the Secretary shall make every effort to No. 13547. by the deadline described under this section, the promote the development of onshore American (b) REPORT ON EXPENDITURES.—Not later than cause or claim shall be dismissed with prejudice energy, and shall take into consideration the so- 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and all rights relating to such cause or claim cioeconomic impacts, infrastructure require- the President shall submit a report to the Com- shall be terminated. ments, and fiscal stability for local communities mittee on Natural Resources of the House of SEC. 10703. ABILITY TO SEEK APPELLATE REVIEW. located within areas containing onshore energy Representatives and the Committee on Energy An interlocutory or final judgment, decree, or resources; and and Natural Resources of the Senate identifying order of the district court in a proceeding that (3) the Congress will monitor the deployment all Federal expenditures in fiscal years 2011, is subject to section 10701 may be reviewed by of personnel and material onshore to encourage 2012, 2013, and 2014 by the Bureau of Ocean En- the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Co- the development of American manufacturing to ergy and the Ocean Energy Safety Service and lumbia Circuit. The D.C. Circuit shall resolve enable United States workers to benefit from their predecessor agencies, by agency, account, any such appeal as expeditiously as possible this subtitle through good jobs and careers, as and any pertinent subaccounts, for the develop- and, in any event, not more than 180 days after well as the establishment of important industrial ment, administration, or implementation of the such interlocutory or final judgment, decree, or facilities to support expanded access to Amer- coastal and marine spatial planning component order of the district court was issued. ican resources. of the National Ocean Policy developed under SEC. 10704. LIMITATION ON SCOPE OF REVIEW (b) REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary of the Inte- Executive Order No. 13547, including staff time, AND RELIEF. rior shall when possible, and practicable, en- travel, and other related expenses. (a) ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS AND CONCLU- courage the use of United States workers and Subtitle E—United States Territories SIONS.—In any judicial review of any Federal equipment manufactured in the United States in SEC. 10501. APPLICATION OF OUTER CONTI- action under this subtitle, any administrative all construction related to mineral resource de- NENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT WITH RE- findings and conclusions relating to the chal- velopment under this subtitle. lenged Federal action shall be presumed to be SPECT TO TERRITORIES OF THE CHAPTER 1—ONSHORE OIL AND GAS UNITED STATES. correct unless shown otherwise by clear and PERMIT STREAMLINING Section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf convincing evidence contained in the adminis- Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331) is amended— trative record. SEC. 21101. SHORT TITLE. (1) in paragraph (a), by inserting after ‘‘con- (b) LIMITATION ON PROSPECTIVE RELIEF.—In This chapter may be cited as the ‘‘Stream- trol’’ the following: ‘‘or lying within the United any judicial review of any action, or failure to lining Permitting of American Energy Act of States exclusive economic zone and the Conti- act, under this subtitle, the Court shall not 2014’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5779 Subchapter A—Application for Permits to retary’’) shall establish a Federal Permit (1) the term ‘‘covered civil action’’ means a Drill Process Reform Streamlining Project (referred to in this section civil action containing a claim under section 702 SEC. 21111. PERMIT TO DRILL APPLICATION as the ‘‘Project’’) in every Bureau of Land of title 5, United States Code, regarding agency TIMELINE. Management field office with responsibility for action (as defined for the purposes of that sec- Section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 permitting energy projects on Federal land. tion) affecting a covered energy project on Fed- U.S.C. 226(p)(2)) is amended to read as follows: (b) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.— eral lands of the United States; and ‘‘(2) APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DRILL RE- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after (2) the term ‘‘covered energy project’’ means FORM AND PROCESS.— the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary the leasing of Federal lands of the United States ‘‘(A) TIMELINE.—The Secretary shall decide shall enter into a memorandum of under- for the exploration, development, production, whether to issue a permit to drill within 30 days standing for purposes of this section with— processing, or transmission of oil, natural gas, after receiving an application for the permit. (A) the Secretary of Agriculture; or any other source of energy, and any action The Secretary may extend such period for up to (B) the Administrator of the Environmental under such a lease, except that the term does 2 periods of 15 days each, if the Secretary has Protection Agency; and not include any disputes between the parties to given written notice of the delay to the appli- (C) the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers. a lease regarding the obligations under such (2) STATE PARTICIPATION.—The Secretary may cant. The notice shall be in the form of a letter lease, including regarding any alleged breach of request that the Governor of any State with en- from the Secretary or a designee of the Sec- the lease. retary, and shall include the names and titles of ergy projects on Federal lands to be a signatory to the memorandum of understanding. SEC. 21142. EXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR CERTAIN the persons processing the application, the spe- CIVIL ACTIONS RELATING TO COV- (c) DESIGNATION OF QUALIFIED STAFF.— cific reasons for the delay, and a specific date a ERED ENERGY PROJECTS. (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days after final decision on the application is expected. Venue for any covered civil action shall lie in ‘‘(B) NOTICE OF REASONS FOR DENIAL.—If the the date of the signing of the memorandum of understanding under subsection (b), all Federal the district court where the project or leases application is denied, the Secretary shall pro- exist or are proposed. vide the applicant— signatory parties shall, if appropriate, assign to each of the Bureau of Land Management field SEC. 21143. TIMELY FILING. ‘‘(i) in writing, clear and comprehensive rea- To ensure timely redress by the courts, a cov- sons why the application was not accepted and offices an employee who has expertise in the ered civil action must be filed no later than the detailed information concerning any defi- regulatory issues relating to the office in which end of the 90-day period beginning on the date ciencies; and the employee is employed, including, as applica- ‘‘(ii) an opportunity to remedy any defi- ble, particular expertise in— of the final Federal agency action to which it ciencies. (A) the consultations and the preparation of relates. ‘‘(C) APPLICATION DEEMED APPROVED.—If the biological opinions under section 7 of the En- SEC. 21144. EXPEDITION IN HEARING AND DETER- Secretary has not made a decision on the appli- dangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536); MINING THE ACTION. cation by the end of the 60-day period beginning (B) permits under section 404 of Federal Water The court shall endeavor to hear and deter- on the date the application is received by the Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1344); mine any covered civil action as expeditiously as Secretary, the application is deemed approved, (C) regulatory matters under the Clean Air possible. except in cases in which existing reviews under Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.); SEC. 21145. STANDARD OF REVIEW. the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (D) planning under the National Forest Man- In any judicial review of a covered civil ac- (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or Endangered Species agement Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 472a et seq.); and tion, administrative findings and conclusions re- Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) are incom- (E) the preparation of analyses under the Na- lating to the challenged Federal action or deci- plete. tional Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 sion shall be presumed to be correct, and the ‘‘(D) DENIAL OF PERMIT.—If the Secretary de- U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). presumption may be rebutted only by the pre- cides not to issue a permit to drill in accordance (2) DUTIES.—Each employee assigned under ponderance of the evidence contained in the ad- with subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall— paragraph (1) shall— ministrative record. ‘‘(i) provide to the applicant a description of (A) not later than 90 days after the date of as- signment, report to the Bureau of Land Man- SEC. 21146. LIMITATION ON INJUNCTION AND the reasons for the denial of the permit; PROSPECTIVE RELIEF. ‘‘(ii) allow the applicant to resubmit an appli- agement Field Managers in the office to which In a covered civil action, the court shall not cation for a permit to drill during the 10-day pe- the employee is assigned; grant or approve any prospective relief unless (B) be responsible for all issues relating to the riod beginning on the date the applicant re- the court finds that such relief is narrowly energy projects that arise under the authorities ceives the description of the denial from the Sec- drawn, extends no further than necessary to retary; and of the employee’s home agency; and (C) participate as part of the team of per- correct the violation of a legal requirement, and ‘‘(iii) issue or deny any resubmitted applica- is the least intrusive means necessary to correct tion not later than 10 days after the date the sonnel working on proposed energy projects, planning, and environmental analyses on Fed- that violation. In addition, courts shall limit the application is submitted to the Secretary. duration of preliminary injunctions to halt cov- ‘‘(E) FEE.— eral lands. ered energy projects to no more than 60 days, ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other (d) ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL.—The Secretary unless the court finds clear reasons to extend law, the Secretary shall collect a single $6,500 shall assign to each Bureau of Land Manage- the injunction. In such cases of extensions, such permit processing fee per application from each ment field office identified in subsection (a) any extensions shall only be in 30-day increments applicant at the time the final decision is made additional personnel that are necessary to en- and shall require action by the court to renew whether to issue a permit under subparagraph sure the effective approval and implementation the injunction. (A). This fee shall not apply to any resubmitted of energy projects administered by the Bureau application. of Land Management field offices, including in- SEC. 21147. LIMITATION ON ATTORNEYS’ FEES. ‘‘(ii) TREATMENT OF PERMIT PROCESSING spection and enforcement relating to energy de- Sections 504 of title 5, United States Code, and FEE.—Of all fees collected under this paragraph, velopment on Federal land, in accordance with 2412 of title 28, United States Code, (together 50 percent shall be transferred to the field office the multiple use mandate of the Federal Land commonly called the Equal Access to Justice where they are collected and used to process Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. Act) do not apply to a covered civil action, nor protests, leases, and permits under this Act sub- 1701 et seq.). shall any party in such a covered civil action re- ject to appropriation.’’. (e) FUNDING.—Funding for the additional per- ceive payment from the Federal Government for their attorneys’ fees, expenses, and other court Subchapter B—Administrative Protest sonnel shall come from the Department of the costs. Documentation Reform Interior reforms identified in sections 21111 and 21121. SEC. 21148. LEGAL STANDING. SEC. 21121. ADMINISTRATIVE PROTEST DOCU- (f) SAVINGS PROVISION.—Nothing in this sec- MENTATION REFORM. Challengers filing appeals with the Depart- Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 tion affects— ment of the Interior Board of Land Appeals (1) the operation of any Federal or State law; U.S.C. 226(p)) is further amended by adding at shall meet the same standing requirements as or challengers before a United States district court. the end the following: (2) any delegation of authority made by the ‘‘(4) PROTEST FEE.— Subchapter E—Knowing America’s Oil and head of a Federal agency whose employees are ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall collect Gas Resources a $5,000 documentation fee to accompany each participating in the Project. (g) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this section SEC. 21151. FUNDING OIL AND GAS RESOURCE AS- protest for a lease, right of way, or application the term ‘‘energy projects’’ includes oil, natural SESSMENTS. for permit to drill. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Inte- ‘‘(B) TREATMENT OF FEES.—Of all fees col- gas, and other energy projects as defined by the Secretary. rior shall provide matching funding for joint lected under this paragraph, 50 percent shall re- projects with States to conduct oil and gas re- SEC. 21132. ADMINISTRATION OF CURRENT LAW. main in the field office where they are collected source assessments on Federal lands with sig- Notwithstanding any other law, the Secretary and used to process protests subject to appro- nificant oil and gas potential. of the Interior shall not require a finding of ex- priation.’’. (b) COST SHARING.—The Federal share of the traordinary circumstances in administering sec- Subchapter C—Permit Streamlining cost of activities under this section shall not ex- tion 390 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 ceed 50 percent. SEC. 21131. MAKING PILOT OFFICES PERMANENT U.S.C. 15942). TO IMPROVE ENERGY PERMITTING (c) RESOURCE ASSESSMENT.—Any resource as- ON FEDERAL LANDS. Subchapter D—Judicial Review sessment under this section shall be conducted (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of the In- SEC. 21141. DEFINITIONS. by a State, in consultation with the United terior (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Sec- In this subchapter— States Geological Survey.

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(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— CHAPTER 3—OIL SHALE (2) Executive Order No. 13622 (July 30, 2012), There is authorized to be appropriated to the SEC. 21301. SHORT TITLE. Executive Order No. 13628 (October 9, 2012), or Secretary to carry out this section a total of This chapter may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting Executive Order No. 13645 (June 3, 2013); (3) Executive Order No. 13224 (September 23, $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2015 through 2018. Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of 2001) or Executive Order No. 13338 (May 11, CHAPTER 2—OIL AND GAS LEASING Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security CERTAINTY 2004); or Act’’ or the ‘‘PIONEERS Act’’. (4) the Syria Accountability and Lebanese SEC. 21201. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 21302. EFFECTIVENESS OF OIL SHALE REGU- Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. This chapter may be cited as the ‘‘Providing LATIONS, AMENDMENTS TO RE- 2151 note). Leasing Certainty for American Energy Act of SOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS, AND RECORD OF DECISION. Subtitle B—Planning for American Energy 2014’’. (a) REGULATIONS.—Notwithstanding any SEC. 22001. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 21202. MINIMUM ACREAGE REQUIREMENT other law or regulation to the contrary, the This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Planning FOR ONSHORE LEASE SALES. final regulations regarding oil shale manage- for American Energy Act of 2014’’. In conducting lease sales as required by sec- ment published by the Bureau of Land Manage- SEC. 22002. ONSHORE DOMESTIC ENERGY PRO- tion 17(a) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. ment on November 18, 2008 (73 Fed. Reg. 69,414) DUCTION STRATEGIC PLAN. 226(a)), each year the Secretary of the Interior are deemed to satisfy all legal and procedural (a) IN GENERAL.—The Mineral Leasing Act (30 shall perform the following: requirements under any law, including the Fed- U.S.C. 181 et seq.) is amended by redesignating (1) The Secretary shall offer for sale no less eral Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 section 44 as section 45, and by inserting after than 25 percent of the annual nominated acre- (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the Endangered Species section 43 the following: age not previously made available for lease. Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and the Na- ‘‘SEC. 44. QUADRENNIAL STRATEGIC FEDERAL Acreage offered for lease pursuant to this para- tional Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 ONSHORE ENERGY PRODUCTION graph shall not be subject to protest and shall U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and the Secretary of the In- STRATEGY. be eligible for categorical exclusions under sec- terior shall implement those regulations, includ- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.— tion 390 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 ing the oil shale leasing program authorized by ‘‘(1) The Secretary of the Interior (hereafter in U.S.C. 15942), except that it shall not be subject the regulations, without any other administra- this section referred to as ‘Secretary’), in con- to the test of extraordinary circumstances. tive action necessary. sultation with the Secretary of Agriculture with regard to lands administered by the Forest Serv- (2) In administering this section, the Secretary (b) AMENDMENTS TO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ice, shall develop and publish every 4 years a shall only consider leasing of Federal lands that PLANS AND RECORD OF DECISION.—Notwith- are available for leasing at the time the lease standing any other law or regulation to the con- Quadrennial Federal Onshore Energy Produc- sale occurs. trary, the November 17, 2008 U.S. Bureau of tion Strategy. This Strategy shall direct Federal SEC. 21203. LEASING CERTAINTY. Land Management Approved Resource Manage- land energy development and department re- Section 17(a) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 ment Plan Amendments/Record of Decision for source allocation in order to promote the energy U.S.C. 226(a)) is amended by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ be- Oil Shale and Tar Sands Resources to Address and national security of the United States in ac- fore ‘‘All lands’’, and by adding at the end the Land Use Allocations in Colorado, Utah, and cordance with Bureau of Land Management’s following: Wyoming and Final Programmatic Environ- mission of promoting the multiple use of Federal ‘‘(2)(A) The Secretary shall not withdraw any mental Impact Statement are deemed to satisfy lands as set forth in the Federal Land Policy covered energy project issued under this Act all legal and procedural requirements under any and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et without finding a violation of the terms of the law, including the Federal Land Policy and seq.). ‘‘(2) In developing this Strategy, the Secretary lease by the lessee. Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), shall consult with the Administrator of the En- ‘‘(B) The Secretary shall not infringe upon the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. ergy Information Administration on the pro- lease rights under leases issued under this Act 1531 et seq.), and the National Environmental jected energy demands of the United States for by indefinitely delaying issuance of project ap- Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and the next 30-year period, and how energy derived provals, drilling and seismic permits, and rights the Secretary of the Interior shall implement the from Federal onshore lands can put the United of way for activities under such a lease. oil shale leasing program authorized by the reg- States on a trajectory to meet that demand dur- ‘‘(C) No later than 18 months after an area is ulations referred to in subsection (a) in those ing the next 4-year period. The Secretary shall designated as open under the current land use areas covered by the resource management plans consider how Federal lands will contribute to plan the Secretary shall make available nomi- amended by such amendments, and covered by ensuring national energy security, with a goal nated areas for lease under the criteria in sec- such record of decision, without any other ad- for increasing energy independence and produc- tion 2. ministrative action necessary. tion, during the next 4-year period. ‘‘(D) Notwithstanding any other law, the Sec- SEC. 21303. OIL SHALE LEASING. ‘‘(3) The Secretary shall determine a domestic retary shall issue all leases sold no later than 60 (a) ADDITIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT strategic production objective for the develop- days after the last payment is made. LEASE SALES.—The Secretary of the Interior ment of energy resources from Federal onshore ‘‘(E) The Secretary shall not cancel or with- shall hold a lease sale within 180 days after the lands. Such objective shall be— draw any lease parcel after a competitive lease date of enactment of this Act offering an addi- ‘‘(A) the best estimate, based upon commercial sale has occurred and a winning bidder has sub- tional 10 parcels for lease for research, develop- and scientific data, of the expected increase in mitted the last payment for the parcel. ment, and demonstration of oil shale resources, domestic production of oil and natural gas from ‘‘(F) Not later than 60 days after a lease sale under the terms offered in the solicitation of the Federal onshore mineral estate, with a focus held under this Act, the Secretary shall adju- bids for such leases published on January 15, on lands held by the Bureau of Land Manage- dicate any lease protests filed following a lease 2009 (74 Fed. Reg. 10). ment and the Forest Service; sale. If after 60 days any protest is left unset- (b) COMMERCIAL LEASE SALES.—No later than ‘‘(B) the best estimate, based upon commercial tled, said protest is automatically denied and January 1, 2016, the Secretary of the Interior and scientific data, of the expected increase in appeal rights of the protestor begin. shall hold no less than 5 separate commercial domestic coal production from Federal lands; ‘‘(G) No additional lease stipulations may be lease sales in areas considered to have the most ‘‘(C) the best estimate, based upon commercial added after the parcel is sold without consulta- potential for oil shale development, as deter- and scientific data, of the expected increase in tion and agreement of the lessee, unless the Sec- mined by the Secretary, in areas nominated domestic production of strategic and critical en- retary deems such stipulations as emergency ac- through public comment. Each lease sale shall ergy minerals from the Federal onshore mineral tions to conserve the resources of the United be for an area of not less than 25,000 acres, and estate; States.’’. in multiple lease blocs. ‘‘(D) the best estimate, based upon commercial SEC. 21204. LEASING CONSISTENCY. CHAPTER 4—MISCELLANEOUS and scientific data, of the expected increase in Federal land managers must follow existing PROVISIONS megawatts for electricity production from each of the following sources: wind, solar, biomass, resource management plans and continue to ac- SEC. 21401. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. tively lease in areas designated as open when hydropower, and geothermal energy produced Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to resource management plans are being amended on Federal lands administered by the Bureau of authorize the issuance of a lease under the Min- or revised, until such time as a new record of de- Land Management and the Forest Service; eral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) to any cision is signed. ‘‘(E) the best estimate, based upon commercial person designated for the imposition of sanc- and scientific data, of the expected increase in SEC. 21205. REDUCE REDUNDANT POLICIES. tions pursuant to— unconventional energy production, such as oil Bureau of Land Management Instruction (1) the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. shale; Memorandum 2010–117 shall have no force or ef- 1701 note), the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, ‘‘(F) the best estimate, based upon commercial fect. Accountability and Divestiture Act of 2010 (22 and scientific data, of the expected increase in SEC. 21206. STREAMLINED CONGRESSIONAL NO- U.S.C. 8501 et seq.), the Iran Threat Reduction domestic production of oil, natural gas, coal, TIFICATION. and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 (22 U.S.C. and other renewable sources from tribal lands Section 31(e) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 8701 et seq.), section 1245 of the National De- for any federally recognized Indian tribe that U.S.C. 188(e)) is amended in the matter fol- fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (22 elects to participate in facilitating energy pro- lowing paragraph (4) by striking ‘‘at least thirty U.S.C. 8513a), or the Iran Freedom and duction on its lands; days in advance of the reinstatement’’ and in- Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 (22 U.S.C. 8801 ‘‘(G) the best estimate, based upon commercial serting ‘‘in an annual report’’. et seq.); and scientific data, of the expected increase in

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5781 production of helium on Federal lands adminis- under this section, the Secretary shall submit it (2) Permits for such construction for transpor- tered by the Bureau of Land Management and to the President and the Congress, together with tation of oil and natural gas produced under the Forest Service; and any comments received from States, federally Federal oil and gas leases shall be approved ‘‘(H) the best estimate, based upon commercial recognized Indian tribes, and local governments. within 6 months after the submission to the Sec- and scientific data, of the expected increase in Such submission shall indicate why any specific retary of a request for a permit to drill. domestic production of geothermal, solar, wind, recommendation of a State, federally recognized (c) PLAN.—To ensure timely future develop- or other renewable energy sources from ‘avail- Indian tribe, or local government was not ac- ment of the Reserve, within 270 days after the able lands’ (as such term is defined in section cepted. date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 203 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, ‘‘(h) STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL ENERGY MIN- of the Interior shall submit to Congress a plan 1920 (42 Stat. 108 et seq.), and including any ERALS DEFINED.—For purposes of this section, for approved rights-of-way for a plan for pipe- other lands deemed by the Territory or State of the term ‘strategic and critical energy minerals’ line, road, and any other surface infrastructure Hawaii, as the case may be, to be included with- means those that are necessary for the Nation’s that may be necessary infrastructure that will in that definition) that the agency or depart- energy infrastructure including pipelines, refin- ensure that all leasable tracts in the Reserve are ment of the government of the State of Hawaii ing capacity, electrical power generation and within 25 miles of an approved road and pipe- that is responsible for the administration of transmission, and renewable energy production line right-of-way that can serve future develop- such lands selects to be used for such energy and those that are necessary to support domes- ment of the Reserve. production. tic manufacturing, including but not limited to, SEC. 23005. ISSUANCE OF A NEW INTEGRATED AC- ‘‘(4) The Secretary shall consult with the Ad- materials used in energy generation, production, TIVITY PLAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL ministrator of the Energy Information Adminis- and transportation.’’. IMPACT STATEMENT. tration regarding the methodology used to ar- (b) FIRST QUADRENNIAL STRATEGY.—Not later (a) ISSUANCE OF NEW INTEGRATED ACTIVITY rive at its estimates for purposes of this section. than 18 months after the date of enactment of PLAN.—The Secretary of the Interior shall, ‘‘(5) The Secretary has the authority to ex- this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall sub- within 180 days after the date of enactment of pand the energy development plan to include mit to Congress the first Quadrennial Federal this Act, issue— (1) a new proposed integrated activity plan other energy production technology sources or Onshore Energy Production Strategy under the from among the non-adopted alternatives in the advancements in energy on Federal lands. amendment made by subsection (a). ‘‘(6) The Secretary shall include in the Strat- National Petroleum Reserve Alaska Integrated Subtitle C—National Petroleum Reserve in Activity Plan Record of Decision issued by the egy a plan for addressing new demands for Alaska Access transmission lines and pipelines for distribution Secretary of the Interior and dated February 21, of oil and gas across Federal lands to ensure SEC. 23001. SHORT TITLE. 2013; and This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘National (2) an environmental impact statement under that energy produced can be distributed to areas Petroleum Reserve Alaska Access Act’’. section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental of need. Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)) for ‘‘(b) TRIBAL OBJECTIVES.—It is the sense of SEC. 23002. SENSE OF CONGRESS AND REAFFIRM- issuance of oil and gas leases in the National Congress that federally recognized Indian tribes ING NATIONAL POLICY FOR THE NA- TIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE IN Petroleum Reserve-Alaska to promote efficient may elect to set their own production objectives ALASKA. and maximum development of oil and natural as part of the Strategy under this section. The It is the sense of Congress that— gas resources of such reserve. Secretary shall work in cooperation with any (1) the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (b) NULLIFICATION OF EXISTING RECORD OF federally recognized Indian tribe that elects to remains explicitly designated, both in name and DECISION, IAP, AND EIS.—Except as provided in participate in achieving its own strategic energy legal status, for purposes of providing oil and subsection (a), the National Petroleum Reserve- objectives designated under this subsection. natural gas resources to the United States; and Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Deci- ‘‘(c) EXECUTION OF THE STRATEGY.—The rel- (2) accordingly, the national policy is to ac- sion issued by the Secretary of the Interior and evant Secretary shall have all necessary author- tively advance oil and gas development within dated February 21, 2013, including the inte- ity to make determinations regarding which ad- the Reserve by facilitating the expeditious explo- grated activity plan and environmental impact ditional lands will be made available in order to ration, production, and transportation of oil statement referred to in that record of decision, meet the production objectives established by and natural gas from and through the Reserve. shall have no force or effect. strategies under this section. The Secretary SEC. 23003. NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE IN SEC. 23006. DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTABILITY shall also take all necessary actions to achieve ALASKA: LEASE SALES. FOR DEVELOPMENT. these production objectives unless the President Section 107(a) of the Naval Petroleum Re- The Secretary of the Interior shall issue regu- determines that it is not in the national security serves Production Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. lations not later than 180 days after the date of and economic interests of the United States to 6506a(a)) is amended to read as follows: enactment of this Act that establish clear re- increase Federal domestic energy production ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall con- quirements to ensure that the Department of the and to further decrease dependence upon for- duct an expeditious program of competitive leas- Interior is supporting development of oil and gas eign sources of energy. In administering this ing of oil and gas in the reserve in accordance leases in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alas- section, the relevant Secretary shall only con- with this Act. Such program shall include at ka. sider leasing Federal lands available for leasing least one lease sale annually in those areas of SEC. 23007. DEADLINES UNDER NEW PROPOSED at the time the lease sale occurs. the reserve most likely to produce commercial INTEGRATED ACTIVITY PLAN. ‘‘(d) STATE, FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN quantities of oil and natural gas each year in At a minimum, the new proposed integrated TRIBES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND PUBLIC the period 2014 through 2024.’’. activity plan issued under section 23005(a)(1) INPUT.—In developing each strategy, the Sec- SEC. 23004. NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE IN shall— retary shall solicit the input of affected States, ALASKA: PLANNING AND PERMIT- (1) require the Department of the Interior to federally recognized Indian tribes, local govern- TING PIPELINE AND ROAD CON- respond within 5 business days to a person who ments, and the public. STRUCTION. submits an application for a permit for develop- ‘‘(e) REPORTING.—The Secretary shall report (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other ment of oil and natural gas leases in the Na- annually to the Committee on Natural Re- provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior, tional Petroleum Reserve-Alaska acknowledging sources of the House of Representatives and the in consultation with other appropriate Federal receipt of such application; and Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of agencies, shall facilitate and ensure permits, in (2) establish a timeline for the processing of the Senate on the progress of meeting the pro- a timely and environmentally responsible man- each such application, that— duction goals set forth in the strategy. The Sec- ner, for all surface development activities, in- (A) specifies deadlines for decisions and ac- retary shall identify in the report projections for cluding for the construction of pipelines and tions on permit applications; and production and capacity installations and any roads, necessary to— (B) provide that the period for issuing each problems with leasing, permitting, siting, or pro- (1) develop and bring into production any permit after submission of such an application duction that will prevent meeting the goal. In areas within the National Petroleum Reserve in shall not exceed 60 days without the concur- addition, the Secretary shall make suggestions Alaska that are subject to oil and gas leases; rence of the applicant. to help meet any shortfalls in meeting the pro- and SEC. 23008. UPDATED RESOURCE ASSESSMENT. duction goals. (2) transport oil and gas from and through the (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Inte- ‘‘(f) PROGRAMMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska in the rior shall complete a comprehensive assessment STATEMENT.—Not later than 12 months after the most direct manner possible to existing transpor- of all technically recoverable fossil fuel re- date of enactment of this section, in accordance tation or processing infrastructure on the North sources within the National Petroleum Reserve with section 102(2)(C) of the National Environ- Slope of Alaska. in Alaska, including all conventional and un- mental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)), (b) TIMELINE.—The Secretary shall ensure conventional oil and natural gas. the Secretary shall complete a programmatic en- that any Federal permitting agency shall issue (b) COOPERATION AND CONSULTATION.—The vironmental impact statement. This pro- permits in accordance with the following resource assessment required by subsection (a) grammatic environmental impact statement will timeline: shall be carried out by the United States Geo- be deemed sufficient to comply with all require- (1) Permits for such construction for transpor- logical Survey in cooperation and consultation ments under that Act for all necessary resource tation of oil and natural gas produced under ex- with the State of Alaska and the American As- management and land use plans associated with isting Federal oil and gas leases with respect to sociation of Petroleum Geologists. the implementation of the strategy. which the Secretary has issued a permit to drill (c) TIMING.—The resource assessment required ‘‘(g) CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW.—At least 60 shall be approved within 60 days after the date by subsection (a) shall be completed within 24 days prior to publishing a proposed strategy of enactment of this Act. months of the date of the enactment of this Act.

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SHORT TITLE. tional Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 Well, no, actually, production has This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘BLM Live U.S.C. 4332) have been completed with re- doubled since the Republicans first Internet Auctions Act’’. spect to leasing of each such additional area passed this bill, its fifth year in a row— SEC. 24002. INTERNET-BASED ONSHORE OIL AND within the 5-year period preceding such addi- it is Groundhog Day in June. GAS LEASE SALES. tion.’’. Now, they are still pretending. Actu- (a) AUTHORIZATION.—Section 17(b)(1) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(b)(1)) is The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to ally, we heard a new argument yester- amended— House Resolution 641, the gentleman day: prices would be higher if we (1) in subparagraph (A), in the third sentence, from Virginia (Mr. WITTMAN) and a weren’t exporting all of that diesel and by inserting ‘‘, except as provided in subpara- Member opposed each will control 5 gasoline, and the American Petroleum graph (C)’’ after ‘‘by oral bidding’’; and minutes. Institute hopes we will start soon act- (2) by adding at the end the following: The Chair recognizes the gentleman ing like a colony and export crude oil ‘‘(C) In order to diversify and expand the Na- from Virginia. to our friends in China and elsewhere, tion’s onshore leasing program to ensure the Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Chairman, I best return to the Federal taxpayer, reduce so they can make manufactured goods fraud, and secure the leasing process, the Sec- yield myself such time as I may con- and sell them to us. Now, this is a retary may conduct onshore lease sales through sume. great plan, and we are going to make it Internet-based bidding methods. Each indi- Under current law, the Secretary of even better by not planning anymore. vidual Internet-based lease sale shall conclude the Interior is not able to add any addi- There are 36.1 million acres of land within 7 days.’’. tional lease sales to a finalized 5-year under lease onshore. We had an argu- (b) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after the plan, even if that area has been in- ment about that yesterday—that is tenth Internet-based lease sale conducted under cluded in a draft plan and then with- half the bill—and 23.5 million are not the amendment made by subsection (a), the Sec- drawn, so even if the work has been in production, but we need to lease retary of the Interior shall analyze the first 10 such lease sales and report to Congress the find- done to look at areas to include, he more. Offshore, 220 million acres are ings of the analysis. The report shall include— can’t consider that in the final plan. available under the current leasing (1) estimates on increases or decreases in such This amendment is pretty simple. It plan, 33.2 million acres have been lease sales, compared to sales conducted by oral provides the Secretary of the Interior leased, and 28.1 million of those 33.2— bidding, in— the ability to add a lease sale to a fi- that is a pretty high percentage— (A) the number of bidders; nalized plan, as long as all of the NEPA aren’t producing, and that is about 85 (B) the average amount of bid; requirements have been met on that percent. (C) the highest amount bid; and specific area within the last 5 years. We need to lease more. We need to (D) the lowest bid; (2) an estimate on the total cost or savings to This is especially applicable to the lease it now, so the oil companies can the Department of the Interior as a result of case of Virginia Lease Sale 220 which, sit on it until they drive the price to such sales, compared to sales conducted by oral as I stated, was studied and included in $200 or $300 a barrel, which they will bidding; and the environmental impact statement, because we pay the royal price—we (3) an evaluation of the demonstrated or ex- though it was later postponed and can- produce oil more cheaply here, but we pected effectiveness of different structures for celed. pay the royal price. lease sales which may provide an opportunity to I want to make sure that the Sec- We are exporting gasoline and diesel better maximize bidder participation, ensure the retary has the ability to add that back and paying extortionate prices, and the highest return to the Federal taxpayers, mini- mize opportunities for fraud or collusion, and into the plan, since all the work has al- oil companies are making obscene ensure the security and integrity of the leasing ready been done to look at the environ- prices, and only if we didn’t have a process. mental impacts; and, again, it was in- planning process and we leased in some The Acting CHAIR. No amendment cluded originally in the plan. The flexi- more sensitive areas, price wouldn’t go to that amendment in the nature of a bility should be there for that to hap- down. substitute shall be in order except pen. With that, I reserve the balance of those printed in House Report 113–493. Should this administration finalize my time. Each such amendment may be offered the next 5-year plan early, that would Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Chairman, I 1 only in the order printed in the report, mean the ensuing administration yield 3 ⁄2 minutes to the gentleman by a Member designated in the report, would not have any ability to add lease from Washington (Mr. HASTINGS). shall be considered read, shall be de- sales. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. batable for the time specified in the re- This amendment ensures that al- Madam Chair, I thank the gentleman port, equally divided and controlled by ready studied lease sales can be added for yielding, and I thank him for offer- the proponent and an opponent, shall to a 5-year plan, as long as existing en- ing this amendment. In many ways, Madam Chairman, not be subject to amendment, and shall vironmental requirements are met. this is indicative of the bureaucratic not be subject to a demand for division I urge my colleagues to support this hoops that people have to jump of the question. amendment, and, Madam Chair, I re- serve the balance of my time. through. Now, keep in mind, this lease AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. WITTMAN Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Chair, I yield sale in Virginia went through all of the The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order myself such time as I may consume. environmental hoops and then was to consider amendment No. 1 printed in Now, we have the idea of a 5-year taken off the roles, if you will. House Report 113–493. planning process, a 5-year plan, and Under current law, you have to jump Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Chairman, I then, you can just add things to it, so through the same environmental hoops have an amendment at the desk. really, it is kind of not really a 5-year again, notwithstanding the fact that The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will plan anymore. It is meaningless. all of the work has been done. I say designate the amendment. There is an urgent, urgent need for this is indicative of what goes on with The text of the amendment is as fol- more leases offshore in sensitive areas, the bureaucracy in a great many ways lows: there really is—southern California, throughout our country, but this is es- Page 9, after line 17, add the following: Virginia, Maine, areas that are incred- pecially, I think, troubling to the peo- SEC. ll. ADDITION OF LEASE SALES AFTER FI- ibly productive in terms of their fish- ple of Virginia because not only has NALIZATION OF 5-YEAR PLAN. eries, that are heavily recreated, and their Governor and their legislature Section 18(d) of the Outer Continental have other uses. spoken very loudly that they would Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C.1344(d)) is amend- ed— There is an urgent need to plop down like to have an opportunity to drill off- (1) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘After’’ some oil wells there because we have shore, to deny them that opportunity and inserting ‘‘Except as provided in para- only exported 1.7 million barrels of oil because of what I would call a bureau- graph (4), after’’; and and gasoline yesterday—refined. There cratic morass of having to jump

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You can pre- formation sharing between local, I think the gentleman’s amendment tend that the fact that they are sitting State, and Federal governments, in- makes immensely good sense, and I on 28.1 million acres of leases offshore cluding our offshore energy manage- think it is something we should look at that they have yet to develop doesn’t ment agencies, the military, our ports, in a broader scale in a lot of other exist and they need to lease more acre- our ocean carriers, our energy devel- areas. age. opers, recreational users, and other I thank the gentleman for offering They basically sit on these leases for stakeholders. the amendment. years and watch the value of their Let me explain. The Port of Long Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Chair, I be- asset, which is the oil underneath, rise. Beach is the second busiest port in the lieve I have the right to close, so I They have no incentive, actually, to United States, moving $140 billion in would reserve until the other side has drill in many of these areas because goods, supporting 1.4 million jobs in concluded. they pay a de minimus—a few bucks an the United States. Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Chairman, I acre kind of lease on an annual basis— Offshore oil platforms extract crude yield myself such time as I may con- and, hey, what a great activity. oil in San Pedro Bay, less than a mile sume. Meanwhile, the speculators on Wall from my front door. San Clemente Is- As the chairman expressed, he is ex- Street, according to the head of land, in my district, has a Navy train- actly correct. Virginia is interested in ExxonMobil—who is a pretty good au- ing ground and a ship-to-shore firing being able to develop Lease Sale 220, thority—have jacked up the price be- range. Nearby waters are home to and it is a bipartisan interest. It is cause of speculation about 60 cents a seabirds, fisheries, and migrating both of our Senators from Virginia, it gallon at the pump. whales. is our Governor from Virginia, it is our So every American should know Sea-level rise and extreme weather general assembly from Virginia. every time they go to the pump, they threaten neighborhoods and businesses There is broad bipartisan support in can thank speculators on Wall Street, all along my district and the entire moving forward with offshore energy and inaction on the Republican side of coast of California. production. Virginia has the potential the aisle either attempts to delay any b 0930 to be a leader in oil and gas develop- minimal regulation or reforms of wild These are all major, interwoven uses ment on the east coast. speculation of flash trading in the com- of our oceans, and it doesn’t make I, along with many in Virginia, was modities market. disappointed when the Department of Instead, they are going to pretend, if sense to address them on a case-by-case Interior announced that Virginia would we let more leases that the oil compa- basis without all the stakeholders par- not be included in the 2012–2017 Outer nies can sit on, that somehow the price ticipating. We need smart ocean plan- Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing will begin magically to come down, ning and coordination. For those reasons, my amendment Program. It was in the plan originally. even though all the development in the would strike the misguided and coun- When the final plan came out, Lease last few years and the doubling of ex- terproductive language in H.R. 4899 Sale 220 was taken out and for no good ports of oil of gasoline and diesel has that prohibits costal and marine spa- apparent reason. We want the ability not brought down the price. It is a so- tial planning coordination. We need to be able to add it back because all called world market. our Federal offshore energy manage- the work has been done to have it We produce it more cheaply here, but ment agencies to include the consider- there. We want to make sure the flexi- we pay the same price as the most ex- ation of other stakeholders, not ex- bility is there for the administration to pensively produced North Sea oil, so it clude them from the offshore leasing do that. is all kind of meaningless. The Department’s exclusion of Vir- With that, I yield back the balance of and the drilling process. We should all want BOEM and BSEE ginia from consideration essentially my time. to coordinate with our ports and our prevents the creation of thousands of The Acting CHAIR. The question is shipbuilders, not restrict coordination. great-paying jobs and around $19.5 bil- on the amendment offered by the gen- We should all want BOEM and BSEE to lion in Federal, State, and local rev- tleman from Virginia (Mr. WITTMAN). coordinate with our fishermen and our enue. The question was taken; and the Act- fishery councils, not to restrict coordi- This amendment is a step forward for ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- nation. We should all want BOEM and responsible offshore energy develop- peared to have it. BSEE to coordinate with our States ment and assures that decisions can be Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Chair, I de- and local governments, not to restrict made in a timely way, especially when mand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to coordination. all of the environmental evaluation has The country, and my district, needs a already been done. We are not asking clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- ceedings on the amendment offered by comprehensive approach to our ocean for any of that to be skipped. resources, which is what the National We are asking for the ability to add the gentleman from Virginia will be postponed. Ocean Policy provides. this into a plan outside of the 5-year At this time I yield 1 minute to the AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. LOWENTHAL window. If this was removed from the gentleman from California (Mr. FARR), plan for a reason, it ought to have the The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order a lifelong advocate for our oceans. same opportunity to be included into to consider amendment No. 2 printed in Mr. FARR. Thank you for yielding. the plan for a reason. That is what we House Report 113–493. Madam Chair, this bill has in its title are asking here, is for that to happen Mr. LOWENTHAL. Madam Chair, I ‘‘America That Works.’’ It is not going in a reasonable, thoughtful, and con- have an amendment at the desk. to work with this provision in it, and certed way. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will that is why the bill fails. I think year I urge my colleagues to support this designate the amendment. after year of failing and failing is a pol- amendment, and, Madam Chairman, I The text of the amendment is as fol- icy of upward failure. yield back the balance of my time. lows: It makes no sense not to allow all the Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Chair, we had Page 49, beginning at line 7, strike section Federal agencies to coordinate. We do extensive debate yesterday, and it is 10410. that in the military. This would be like really not worth revisiting today. We The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to restricting the ability of the military had the same debate last year. This bill House Resolution 641, the gentleman to coordinate between services. passed and has languished in the Sen- from California (Mr. LOWENTHAL) and a So we do it with shipping lanes, we ate and will not go anywhere in the Member opposed each will control 5 do it with wildlife, we do it with habi- Senate. We had the same the year be- minutes. tat protection. It is just smart. fore, the year before, and the year be- The Chair recognizes the gentleman The spatial planning in the National fore. from California. Ocean Policy, for the first time, saves You can pretend that you care about Mr. LOWENTHAL. Madam Chair, my a lot of money because all these Fed- high oil prices at the same time while district provides a perfect example of eral agencies now sit down and talk

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In contrast to misleading Without this amendment, this bill would like to point out that the opposi- rhetoric from those who oppose the National proves that America can’t work. tion said that six times the House is on Ocean Policy and the improved coordination I urge adoption of the amendment. record for striking out the National and leveraging of limited resources it sup- Mr. FLORES. Madam Chair, I claim Ocean Policy. ports, efforts to better coordinate and plan the time in opposition to the amend- I would like to remind him that all for ocean uses have emerged from the ground ment. six times that has been put back in by up, with their roots in state-sponsored re- gional partnerships. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman the U.S. Senate. from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. Comprehensive, science-based coordination I want to point out that ocean co- efforts are already underway in several re- Mr. FLORES. Madam Chair, section ordination—as he points out, the plan- gions—engaging stakeholders who use the 10410 of the bill prohibits offshore en- ning is good, but not now—has been ocean, developing region-specific data, build- ergy agencies from engaging in coastal supported by a broad array of stake- ing resiliency from large storms and creating and marine spatial planning, or ocean holders, including commercial fishing, a regional ocean plan to address current and zoning, under the National Ocean Pol- engineering and consulting, recreation future ocean uses. These partnerships allow icy established by President Obama’s local, state, tribal, and federal institutions tourism, the renewable energy indus- to work together toward solutions for ocean Executive Order 13547. tries, as well as academics, tribes, The House is on record six times in and coastal health and improved economies. faith-based groups, and NGOs. opposition to language such as that In addition to these regional efforts, several In fact, 117 of those organizations individual states are also currently using proposed by the gentleman, each time across 20 States wrote a letter to Con- smart-ocean planning as a management tool with bipartisan support against this gress saying: for their state waters, including Massachu- type of language and also in support of setts, Rhode Island, New York, Washington, We urge you to reject any provisions that efforts to oppose the Obama adminis- and Oregon. would undermine continued progress on co- Attempts to prohibit key coastal and tration’s attempt to zone the oceans ordinated ocean planning or seek to under- under this unconstitutional executive ocean management agencies from coordi- mine the implementation of the National nating with coastal states, other federal order. Ocean Policy. Just as a little background: Execu- agencies and the public, or to undermine the Madam Chair, I will insert that letter National Ocean Policy are severely mis- tive Order 13547 was signed in 2010, and in the RECORD, as well as a letter from guided. Dismantling coordination efforts re- it requires that numerous Federal bu- the North Atlantic Ports Association sults in overspending at the state and federal reaucracies essentially zone the ocean that represents ports and port-related level, duplicative and potentially conflicting and the sources thereof. This actually processes among agencies, and creates uncer- interests from Virginia to Canada. tainty among ocean-based businesses and in- means that a drop of rain that falls on The Ports Association says: your house could be subject to this dustries. Coordination at a regional scale overreaching policy because that drop We strongly oppose these amendments to through Regional Ocean Partnerships and any legislation, which undermine our ability of rain will ultimately wind up in the Regional Planning Bodies provides a seat at to engage in planning for future ocean uses, the table for all ocean users to address cur- ocean. impede the integration of the marine high- rent and emerging ocean uses and conflicts. As someone who worked on the ocean way system, and create uncertainty for our Provisions attempting to impose arbitrary for 17 years, I know something about businesses. restrictions on coordinated planning under- this particular issue. MAY 16, 2014. mine these ongoing state and regional efforts There are concerns that have been Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, and threaten the progress already being raised that the National Ocean Policy Speaker, House of Representatives, Office of the made to enhance ocean and coastal commu- may not only restrict ocean and inland Speaker, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC. nities, economies, and ecosystems. Accord- activities, but it may also be flawed be- Hon. NANCY PELOSI, ingly, we oppose any effort to obstruct fund- cause it has not been given any specific Minority Leader, House of Representatives, Of- ing for regional coordination and planning, fice of the Democratic Leader, U.S. Capitol, or to undermine participation by any rel- appropriations by this Congress, nor evant agency in regional coordination and does it have any statutory authority Washington, DC. Hon. HAROLD ROGERS, planning efforts. from any Congress for this initiative. Chairman, House Appropriations Committee, Congress should be enhancing our ocean This administration was also di- Rayburn House Office Building, Wash- and coastal economies by supporting coordi- rected by the fiscal 2014 omnibus appro- ington, DC. nated ocean planning, not creating arbitrary barriers for this ongoing work at the local, priations bill to submit a spending re- Hon. NITA M. LOWEY, port to the Appropriations Committee Ranking Member, House Appropriations Com- state, and regional level. We urge you to re- by March of 2014, and yet they have mittee, Rayburn House Office Building, ject any provisions that would undermine continued progress on coordinated ocean Washington, DC. failed to do so. planning or seek to undermine the imple- DEAR SPEAKER BOEHNER, LEADER PELOSI, So, on this ocean zoning activity, the mentation of the National Ocean Policy. CHAIRMAN ROGERS AND RANKING MEMBER administration has not been trans- Sincerely, parent with respect to this executive LOWEY: We are writing to express our strong support for coordinated ocean planning. In NATIONAL order. recent years, provisions attempting to un- American Littoral Society; Blue Frontier; Let me say this. You have heard from dermine and defund ocean planning and co- Friends of the National Ocean Policy; the other side—and you are going to ordination work among states, tribes, and Greenpeace; GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.; continue to hear from the other side— federal agencies have been repeatedly in- Interfaith Council for the Protection of Ani- that planning is good. Yes, planning serted in a variety of legislation, particu- mals and Nature; International Federation may be good. Planning with the intent larly appropriation bills. The sole purpose of of Fly Fishers; League of Conservation Vot- to regulate or backdoor regulation or these provisions is to halt vital cross-juris- ers; Mangrove Action Project (MAP); Na- backdoor rulemaking is not, because dictional coordination and ocean planning tional Audubon Society; National Marine that benefits coastal communities, ocean- Mammal Foundation; Natural Resources De- here is what the executive order says fense Council; Nature Abounds; Ocean Cham- on its face. It says: based businesses, and helps to protect, main- tain and restore the health of our ocean’s pions; Ocean Conservancy; Ocean Conserva- All executive departments, agencies, and wildlife and ecosystems. We strongly object tion Research; Oceana; Save Our Shores; offices that are members of the council and to these provisions and urge you to oppose Shark Stewards; Surfrider Foundation; The any other executive department, agency, or inclusion of any such language in legislation Wilderness Society; WATERWATCH Inter- office whose action affects the oceans, our moving through the House of Representa- national; Wild Heritage Planners. coasts, and the Great Lakes shall, to the tives. REGIONAL fullest extent consistent with the applicable Cross-jurisdictional coordination and Anacostia Watershed Society; Center for law . . . comply with council certified coast- smart ocean planning allow coastal commu- Chesapeake Communities; Conservation Law al and marine spatial plans. nities to take a pragmatic approach to Foundation; Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean That sounds like regulation and rule- changing ocean economies and environ- Observing System; Gulf Restoration Net- making to me. That means all these ments. This approach puts ocean manage- work; Markian Melnyk, President, Atlantic

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Our member ports, in mental Defense Center; Monterey sumer Project; Friends of the Bay; Group for the United States, are Portland, Ports- Coastkeeper; Ocean Defenders Alliance; The the East End; Operation SPLASH; Arthur H. mouth, Gloucester, Boston, New Bedford, Otter Project; Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Kopelman, Ph.D., President, Coastal Re- Providence, Davisville, New London, New Ph.D., Executive Director, Waitt Institute; search and Education Society of Long Island; Haven, Bridgeport, New York, Philadelphia, Dawn Wright, Ph.D., Chief Scientist, Envi- Harald Duell, Senior Vice President, Ardour Wilmington, Baltimore, and Norfolk. We are ronmental Systems Research Institute, Red- Capital Investments, LLC, The Empire State interested in expanding trade among nations lands, CA; Jacob A. James, Managing Direc- Building, New York, NY; Jackie Quillen, The and in helping our local communities to tor, Waitt Foundation; Jennifer Harrower, Garden Club of East Hampton. prosper through growth in ocean commerce. Ph.D., Student, Environmental Studies, Uni- OREGON versity of California, Santa Cruz; Marc As the economy becomes ever more global, Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition; Or- Shargel, Sea Life Photographer and Author, our role in the world-wide supply chain has egon Wave Energy Trust; Port Orford Ocean Living Sea Images, Santa Cruz County, Cali- increased in importance. Ocean activity Resource Team; Chares Steinback, Director, fornia; Marilyn O’Neill, Founder & CEO, across the nation is growing. We have wit- Point 97; Ruby Gate, CEO, Point 97. Nautilus Environmental; Zdravka Tzankova, nessed the competition for space amongst Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Environmental PENNSYLVANIA the numerous ocean-based business sectors Studies, University of California, Santa Captain Joel S. Fogel, The Explorers Club, either currently operating or planning to op- Cruz. First World Ambassador. erate in our ocean and ports. Coordinated planning is critical to ensure the current and COLORADO RHODE ISLAND future needs of our businesses are considered Colorado Ocean Coalition. The Ocean Project; Bill McElroy, Captain/ and accommodated as the ocean and ports CONNECTICUT Owner, FV Ellen June; Jeff Grybowski, CEO, become more crowded. Rivers Alliance of Connecticut; Save the Deepwater Wind; Michael C. Tuttle, Manager We, the members of the North Atlantic Sound, a program of Connecticut Fund for Marine Services Division, HRA Gray & Pape, Ports Association, resolved during our last the Environment. LLC, Providence, RI. semi-annual meeting to ask our leaders in DELAWARE SOUTH CAROLINA Washington ‘‘to utilize existing federal pro- grams in support of the rapid development of Delaware Nature Society; Dr. Alina M. South Carolina Coastal Conservation the Marine Highway System to ease roadway Szmant, Professor of Marine Biology, Center League; Waccamaw Riverkeeper; Paul M. corridor congestion, reduce infrastructure for Marine Science, University of North Rosenblum Ph.D., Faculty Advisor to the costs, provide for improved safety and secu- Carolina Wilmington. Honor Committee, Professor of Biology, The Citadel. rity, and to have a positive environmental FLORIDA impact to the benefit of the general public.’’ Florida Wildlife Federation; Indian TEXAS Further, the resolution calls for the develop- Riverkeeper; Fly & Light Tackle Angler, Texas Coastal Partners; Ann E. Jochens, ment of a National Ports Strategy to better Stuart, FL; Just-In-Time Charters; Palm Research Scientist, Retired, Texas A&M Uni- integrate the marine highway system into Beach County Reef Rescue; Drew Martin, versity, College Station. our national surface transportation strategy, Conservation Chair, Loxhatchee Group; Si- VIRGINIA network and policies. We believe that the re- erra Club; Dr. Ed Schwerin, Professor of Pub- TerraScapes Environmental; Virginia sources necessary to achieve these objectives lic Policy, Florida Atlantic University; Aquarium & Marine Science Center; Eileen exist within the budget of the U.S. Depart- Kristen Hoss, President, Tanawha Presents Levandoski, Assistant Director, Virginia ment of Transportation. LLC; Dr. Rozalind Jester, Professor of Ma- Chapter Sierra Club; W. Mark Swingle, Di- Regional Ocean Partnerships like the rine Science, Edison State College, Fort rector of Research & Conservation, Virginia Northeast Regional Ocean Council, and the Myers, FL. Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Virginia Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean, LOUISIANA Beach, VA. provide a unique forum for the states and Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe. federal agencies to work across jurisdic- WASHINGTON tional boundaries on ocean and coastal chal- MAINE FOGH (Friends of Grays Harbor); Taylor lenges. This venue offers our businesses a F/V Sea Keeper; Great Harbor Maritime Shellfish Farms; Wild Fish Conservancy; clear way to have a seat at the decision- Museum; Island Institute; Maine Wind Indus- Kathleen Sayce, Shoalwater Botanical, making table, rather than on an ad hoc basis try Initiative; Sea Keeper Fishery Con- Nahcotta, WA; Norman T. Baker, Ph.D., Ex- trying to track and respond to the huge sulting LLC; Richard C. Nelson, Captain F/V ecutive Committee, North Olympic Group of array of new ocean activities that affect our Pescadero, Maine Regional Ocean Planning the Sierra Club. businesses. This type of planning approach Advisory Group, Friendship, Maine; Ryan WEST VIRGINIA ensures that we are able to inform future de- Beaumont, P.E., Principal Engineer, R.M. Christians for the Mountains. cisions by providing input on the needs of Beaumont Corp., Brunswick, Maine. our industry. MARYLAND It is important to us that Regional Ocean NORTH ATLANTIC PORTS Partnerships have the funding necessary to 1000 Friends of Maryland; Maryland Acad- ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED, emy of Sciences; Maryland Coastal Bays Pro- Portland, ME, June 14, 2014. continue this regional ocean coordination and planning work, and that federal legisla- gram; National Aquarium; Daniel Trott, Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, Owner, Maritime Sector Solutions, LLC, Speaker, House of Representatives, Office of the tion does not interfere with the process. We Fort Washington, MD; Drew J. Koslow, Speaker, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC. believe that the resources necessary to achieve these objectives exist within the Choptank Riverkeeper, Midshore Hon. NANCY PELOSI, Riverkeeper Conservancy; John H. Minority Leader, House of Representatives, Of- budget of the various agencies. Unfortu- Dunnigan, Sailor and Grandpa. fice of the Democratic Leader, U.S. Capitol, nately, a number of amendments have been repeatedly inserted into the recent legisla- MASSACHUSETTS Washington, DC. tion, in an attempt to prohibit key coastal Alewives Anonymous; Peter Phippen, Hon. HAROLD ROGERS, Chairman, House Appropriations Committee, and ocean management agencies from co- Coastal Coordinator, Massachusetts Bays ordinating with coastal states, other federal National Estuary Program, Eight Towns and Rayburn House Office Building, Wash- ington, DC. agencies, and the public. the Great Marsh Committee; Richard F. We strongly oppose these amendments to Hon. NITA M. LOWEY, Delaney, President & C.E.O., Center for any legislation, which undermine our ability Ranking Member, House Appropriations Com- Coastal Studies, Provincetown, MA; Robert to engage in planning for future ocean uses, mittee, Rayburn House Office Building, Stoddard, Executive Vice President, GWAVE impede the integration of the marine high- Washington, DC. LLC, Boston, MA; Tedd Saunders, CSO, The way system and create uncertainty for our DEAR SPEAKER BOEHNER, LEADER PELOSI, Saunders Hotel Group, Boston, MA. businesses. CHAIRMAN ROGERS AND RANKING MEMBER NEW HAMPSHIRE We thank you for your consideration and LOWEY: The North Atlantic Ports Associa- support. Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conserva- tion Inc., founded in 1949, is one of the oldest Sincerely, tion; Seacoast Science Center; Noah J. and most active trade associations of com- CAPT. F. BRADLEY WELLOCK, Elwood, PE, Appledore Marine Engineering. mercial seaports. Our goal is to promote President. NEW JERSEY ocean commerce in a responsible manner in Environment New Jersey; SandyHook order to strengthen the national economy Mr. LOWENTHAL. Madam Chair, I SeaLife Foundation; Margo Pellegrino, and help our communities to prosper. urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ to

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I yield 1 minute to the issues facing our oceans, resources, and the northern lateral seaward administrative gentleman from Washington (Mr. HAS- coastal communities. In fact, right now, there boundary of the State of Virginia and the TINGS). are over a hundred different ocean users southernmost lateral seaward administrative Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I meeting in Massachusetts to help develop boundary of the State of Georgia. thank the gentleman for yielding. New England’s ocean plan. Lobstermen from The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Madam Chair, I just want to make Maine, science educators from New Hamp- House Resolution 641, the gentleman this point, which the gentleman from shire, fishermen from Massachusetts, clean from South Carolina (Mr. DUNCAN) and Texas pointed out. energy company representatives from Rhode a Member opposed each will control 5 What we are saying, essentially, in Island, and recreational fishermen from Con- minutes. the underlying bill is that we are not necticut are meeting with federal and state The Chair recognizes the gentleman going to fund an executive order. Now agencies to talk about how to improve their from South Carolina. let’s think about that. It is an execu- options for their local businesses, build resil- Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. tive order that has no statutory au- iency for coastal communities in the face of Madam Chairman, several coastal thority. extreme weather events, and maintain the States, including my home State of In many ways, this is one of the ex- health of the ocean that provides us with the South Carolina, as well as the Com- amples of this administration, I think, goods and services we need and enjoy. monwealth of Virginia, have long advo- far overstepping its ability to faith- The work and research conducted under the cated for responsible offshore energy fully execute the laws of the land. This National Ocean Policy supports tens of mil- development for our shores. This re- may be one of those examples that the lions of jobs, which in turn generate billions of source development starts with seismic Speaker was alluding to yesterday dollars for our coastal communities. The Na- surveying and goes all the way to pro- when he suggested there may be a law- tional Ocean Policy improves government effi- duction. suit coming from the U.S. House. Be- ciency and decision outcomes by bringing a Unfortunately, the Obama adminis- cause there is no statutory authority variety of government agencies together at a tration has blocked this exploration for the National Ocean Policy. single table. The planning and coordination and development every step of the way, What I find so interesting is that my done according to this policy involves stake- from tying up the seismic permitting friends on the other side of the aisle holders in the policy-making process, helping process in bureaucratic delays to ex- argue about how important the Na- to produce relevant policies supported across cluding several Atlantic States from tional Ocean Policy is, but when they sectors. This policy also balances the needs the current 5-year plan. controlled the House, the Senate, and of a variety of interests, ensuring that the fish- As we move forward to plan for a the Presidency the first two years of ing industry and working waterfronts are pre- more secure energy future, opening ac- this President’s term, they did nothing served while new energy businesses and cess to new areas of our Outer Conti- with the National Ocean Policy. Why? other economic sectors are developed. nental Shelf, or OCS, is a no-brainer. Because there is a lot to be looked at The National Ocean Policy helps to ensure We must do it to stay competitive and in that. that our resources, our culture, our history, to generate American energy and So I think that opposition to this is and the economic vitality of our communities American jobs. something that we have done over and are fully considered in decisions concerning When BOEM conducts their 5-year over and over again, and I congratulate our oceans. planning process, they use administra- the gentleman from Texas for taking I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- tive boundaries to divide up areas for the lead on ocean policy. porting the wise stewardship of the oceans leasing. This amendment simply tells Mr. FLORES. Madam Chair, I have to and our ocean economy by supporting the them to consider Virginia, North Caro- concur wholeheartedly with the chair- Lowenthal amendment. lina, South Carolina, and Georgia as man’s remarks when he said that the The Acting CHAIR. The question is one area. President’s executive order has never on the amendment offered by the gen- Our amendment is simple: it unifies been statutorily authorized by Con- tleman from California (Mr. four pro-offshore drilling States as one gress. Four Congresses attempted to do LOWENTHAL). administrative area for offshore leas- so, under Democratic control, and four The question was taken; and the Act- ing planning purposes. It also ensures times this has not happened. Four ing Chair announced that the noes ap- that the South Atlantic meets the un- times, Congress has looked at this peared to have it. derlying threshold in H.R. 4899—and I issue and has said ‘‘no’’ to the Presi- Mr. LOWENTHAL. Madam Chair, I want to commend Chairman DOC HAS- dent’s activity. demand a recorded vote. TINGS for his leadership on this—so Also, Congress has never specifically The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to that sales in this area will be included authorized one penny for this activity. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- in future 5-year plans under this legis- It doesn’t make any difference how ceedings on the amendment offered by lation. many people want this. It is whether or the gentleman from California will be Our amendment does not have any ef- not Congress authorizes this activity. postponed. fect on revenue-sharing and it does not Congress specifically did not authorize AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. DUNCAN OF hold back other Atlantic areas from this activity. The executive order is SOUTH CAROLINA seeking to develop energy off their unconstitutional, and it should not be The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order shores. supported by approving the gentle- to consider amendment No. 3 printed in I will give a shout-out to Senator TIM man’s amendment. House Report 113–493. SCOTT, who has also taken the initia- First of all, let me say this. I would Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. tive on the Senate side for this very like to thank Chairman HASTINGS for Madam Chairman, I have an amend- issue. his support and the Natural Resources ment at the desk. Madam Chairman, I came to Wash- Committee’s oversight efforts to pro- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will ington as a Congressman to focus on tect both our ocean and our inland designate the amendment. jobs, energy, and our Founding Fa- economies by stopping this Federal The text of the amendment is as fol- thers. H.R. 4899 focuses on job creation. overreach. lows: Energy production is a segue to job Again, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the gen- creation in this country. tleman’s amendment, and I yield back Page 51, after line 21, insert the following: If you look at North Dakota, Texas, SEC. ll. SOUTH ATLANTIC OUTER CONTI- Oklahoma, and Louisiana, these are en- the balance of my time. NENTAL SHELF PLANNING AREA DE- Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Madam Chair, I FINED. ergy-producing States that have very, support this amendment offered by my col- For the purposes of this Act, the Outer very low unemployment. North Dakota league from California, which would strike the Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 has a 3 percent unemployment rate—or

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My State I support this amendment, and I ask quested by the Secretary. of South Carolina wants to see those everyone to support this simple, ad- ‘‘(5) Data or other information produced as energy jobs along our coast. ministrative change. a result of activities conducted by nominees These are not just the oily guys in Madam Chairman, I yield back the selected as partners under this subsection the hard hats out on the rigs turning balance of my time. shall not be used or shared for commercial the drill. These are folks onshore sup- The Acting CHAIR. The question is purposes by the nominee, may not be pro- porting the offshore industry. These on the amendment offered by the gen- duced for proprietary use or sale, and shall be made available by the Secretary to the tleman from South Carolina (Mr. DUN- are the widgetmakers, the pipefitters, public. the welders, auto body mechanics, and CAN). ‘‘(6) The Secretary shall submit to the the waitresses at the restaurants that The amendment was agreed to. Committee on Natural Resources of the receive the tips from all these workers, AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. WITTMAN House of Representatives and the Committee the churches that receive the tithes, The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order on Energy and Natural Resources of the Sen- the chambers of commerce and United to consider amendment No. 4 printed in ate reports on the data or other information Ways that receive our contributions. House Report 113–493. produced under the partnerships under this Energy jobs have a tremendous trick- Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Chair, I have section. Such reports shall be made no less frequently than every 180 days following the le-down effect on the economy. The an amendment at the desk. conduct of the first geological and geo- first domino is to actually open up The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will physical activities under this section. these areas, and I think that is what designate the amendment. ‘‘(7) In this subsection the term ‘geological South Carolina, Georgia, North Caro- The text of the amendment is as fol- and geophysical activities’ means any oil- or lina, and Virginia want to see. lows: gas-related investigation conducted on the They want to see our areas offshore Page 51, after line 21, insert the following: outer Continental Shelf, including geo- physical surveys where magnetic, gravity, at least included in the next 5 years SEC. ll. ENHANCING GEOLOGICAL AND GEO- plan, so guess what? Maybe we can go PHYSICAL INFORMATION FOR AMER- seismic, or other systems are used to detect out there and drive some seismic. ICA’S ENERGY FUTURE. or imply the presence of oil or gas.’’. Maybe we can get beyond this 30-year Section 11 of the Outer Continental Shelf The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to old technology that we are using to see lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1340) is amended by add- House Resolution 641, the gentleman ing at the end the following: from Virginia (Mr. WITTMAN) and a if there are any resources off our coast. ‘‘(i) ENHANCING GEOLOGICAL AND GEO- Maybe we can actually use 21st century PHYSICAL INFORMATION FOR AMERICA’S EN- Member opposed each will control 5 technology like 3–D and 4–D tech- ERGY FUTURE.— minutes. nology that will actually see down into ‘‘(1) The Secretary, acting through the Di- The Chair recognizes the gentleman the Earth and see what recoverable re- rector of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Man- from Virginia. sources may or may not be there. agement, shall facilitate and support the Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Chair, today, practical study of geology and geophysics to b 0945 better understand the oil, gas, and other hy- in order to maintain our Nation’s com- petitive edge, to generate millions in Let’s allow these areas in the next 5- drocarbon potential in the South Atlantic much-needed revenue and to create year plan to help create jobs in our Outer Continental Shelf Planning Area by entering into partnerships to conduct geo- millions of new jobs, we simply must States—jobs, energy, our Founding Fa- logical and geophysical activities on the move forward with offshore energy de- thers, and a return to more states’ outer Continental Shelf. velopment. It just makes sense. There rights issues. ‘‘(2)(A) No later than 180 days after the are new areas in our Nation today in Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Will date of enactment of the Lowering Gasoline which we are not developing that en- the gentleman yield? Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act ergy, specifically the Atlantic Outer Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. I of 2014, the Governors of the States of Geor- Continental Shelf—the mid-Atlantic yield to the gentleman. gia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Vir- area. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I ginia may each nominate for participation in thank the gentleman for offering this the partnerships— Just as Mr. DUNCAN mentioned, it is ‘‘(i) one institution of higher education lo- amendment. I think it is a very good incumbent upon us to make sure that cated within the Governor’s State; and we are doing the science to determine amendment. That part of the South At- ‘‘(ii) one institution of higher education lantic needs to be treated, I think, as within the Governor’s State that is a histori- the extent of those resources. I believe one entity just because of the nature of cally black college or university, as defined it is a national obligation to develop how the State lines are. I think the in section 631(a) of the Higher Education Act the resources that we have. Allowing gentleman’s amendment makes im- of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1132(a)). seismic surveying in the Atlantic is an mensely good sense. I support it, and I ‘‘(B) In making nominations, the Gov- important step toward achieving this thank the gentleman for offering it. ernors shall give preference to those institu- goal. tions of higher education that demonstrate a My amendment builds on that effort Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. I vigorous rate of admission of veterans of the thank the gentleman from Washington Armed Forces of the United States. by promoting offshore seismic sur- for his leadership on this. ‘‘(3) The Secretary shall only select as a veying through institutions of higher Madam Chairman, the folks in Flor- partner a nominee that the Secretary deter- education, especially those that have ida were concerned, but guess what? mines demonstrates excellence in geo- done so much for our veterans. Specifi- This area stops at the Florida-Georgia physical sciences curriculum, engineering cally, this amendment would allow the line. They can deal with their own curriculum, or information technology or Bureau of Ocean Energy Management waters. These are the waters of Geor- other technical studies relating to seismic to partner with colleges and univer- research (including data processing). sities in the South Atlantic region, in- gia, South Carolina, North Carolina, ‘‘(4) Notwithstanding subsection (d), nomi- and Virginia that we are talking about. nees selected as partners by the Secretary cluding Historically Black Colleges and I spoke yesterday and had a graph of may conduct geological and geophysical ac- Universities, to promote geological and disease fuel prices in this country—I tivities under this section after filing a no- geophysical educational opportunities. drive a diesel truck—and of the dis- tice with the Secretary 30-days prior to com- The amendment language specifically parity between off-road and on-road mencement of the activity without any fur- gives preference to higher education diesel fuel. Let me tell you this: if we, ther authorization by the Secretary except institutions that admit and educate through our policies, could lower the those activities that use solid or liquid ex- our Nation’s returning veterans. plosives shall require a permit. The Sec- price of diesel fuel by $1 from that $3.69 retary may not charge any fee for the provi- This is a win-win, folks. It helps de- a gallon for America’s truckers down sion of data or other information collected velop our Nation’s energy resources, to $2.69—there is a 300-gallon tank on under this authority, other than the cost of and it helps our veterans. The time is every 18-wheeler. If we could lower the duplicating any data or information pro- now.

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CAPPS essary to notify the California Coastal after existing regulations for seismic The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Commission, local officials, or the pub- surveying that are already in place at to consider amendment No. 5 printed in lic. If a spill occurs, the oil and chemi- the Bureau of Ocean Energy Manage- House Report 113–493. cals don’t stop at the 3-mile mark ment. Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Chair, I have an where Federal waters end and State This amendment promotes STEM amendment at the desk. waters begin. Whether the spill is 10 educational opportunities and prepares The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will miles offshore or 4 miles offshore, students in the South Atlantic States designate the amendment. those chemicals will flow into State of Georgia, South Carolina, North The text of the amendment is as fol- waters, and they will wash up onto our Carolina, and Virginia for the cutting- lows: local beaches. edge, high-paying jobs of America’s en- In title I, at the end of subtitle F (page 51, My constituents have a right to ergy renaissance. Just as Mr. DUNCAN after line 21) add the following: know what is happening in their back- spoke about, the time is now for that SEC. ll. NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF ANY APPLICA- yards. That is why my amendment opportunity. TION FOR A PERMIT THAT WOULD ALLOW THE CONDUCT OF ANY OFF- would simply ensure that the American Madam Chair, I yield 1 minute to the SHORE OIL AND GAS WELL STIMULA- public and State regulators, like the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. TION ACTIVITIES. California Coastal Commission, are no- DUNCAN). The Secretary of the Interior shall notify tified whenever a permit to allow off- all relevant State and local regulatory agen- Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. I shore fracking is filed. It doesn’t slow want to thank the gentleman from Vir- cies and publish a notice in the Federal Reg- down or stop these permits from being ginia for the time and for his leader- ister, within 30 days after receiving any ap- considered. It simply ensures that all ship on this issue. plication for a permit that would allow the Madam Chairman, I am wearing a conduct of any offshore oil and gas well stakeholders know about it and can re- stimulation activities. Clemson Tiger Paw and an orange tie spond accordingly. If, as the oil compa- today in support of Clemson Univer- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to nies claim, offshore fracking poses sity, but I will tell you that the Uni- House Resolution 641, the gentlewoman minimal risk, then what is the harm of versity of South Carolina has a leading from California (Mrs. CAPPS) and a notifying the public of where and when program on geology and seismic test- Member opposed each will control 5 it is happening? ing. Dr. James Knapp testified before minutes. This is not a partisan idea. Trans- this committee about what they can do The Chair recognizes the gentle- parency is something both Democrats in looking at 3–D and 4–D 21st century woman from California. and Republicans have supported in the technology to find the resources, to Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Chair, I yield past, so I encourage my colleagues to pinpoint those resources, and to maxi- myself such time as I may consume. support this amendment to increase I rise in support of the Capps- mize the production of those resources. transparency in offshore fracking. Brownley-Huffman-Lowenthal amend- That is what we want—to partner with I reserve the balance of my time. ment. This commonsense amendment Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. the universities as Mr. WITTMAN men- Madam Chairman, I claim the time in tioned—in order to help shape the simply ensures that the American pub- minds and opportunities and the poten- lic and State regulators are kept in- opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is tial of future leaders within the energy formed of offshore fracking activities recognized for 5 minutes. realm. in Federal waters. So I commend him. I support this Last year, a FOIA request revealed Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I amendment, and I hope my colleagues that at least 15 fracks have taken place yield myself such time as I may con- will. in Federal waters off the coast of Cali- sume. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Will fornia during the last two decades, Madam Chairman, the offshore leas- the gentleman yield? with several being approved as recently ing process is managed by the Federal Mr. WITTMAN. I yield to the gen- as last year. While we know little Government because the Outer Conti- tleman. about the impacts of fracking onshore, nental Shelves are under Federal juris- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I we know even less about the impacts of diction; therefore, you have that regu- thank the gentleman for offering this offshore. Any leak, spill, or blowout lation from the Federal Government. amendment. offshore would be very difficult to de- While there is always process, I sup- I think, once again, the combination tect and contain, especially consid- pose, with any regulation, this process of what you and the gentleman from ering how little is known about the is transparent, and the Department is South Carolina said about the new chemicals being used. Exposure to already required to publish a Federal technologies that will help us in the these chemicals could seriously harm notice prior to any lease sale. In fact, long run to develop our own energy re- the sensitive marine areas in and when creating a 5-year plan, the De- sources makes immensely good sense, around the Channel Islands National partment is also required to consult and I think this amendment adds to Marine Sanctuary and the Santa Bar- with States and localities, and this ad- that process. I commend the gen- bara Channel, which is where much of ministration has just started its proc- tleman, and I support the amendment. this activity is now occurring. Such ex- ess right now for the time period of Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Chairman, in posure would not only harm the marine 2017–2022. closing, this is about American jobs; it environment, it would also harm our This amendment is really a red tape, is about developing our energy; it is local economy. paperwork nightmare. It would have an about educational opportunities; it is That is why I was disappointed that overwhelming burdensome effect on all about promoting STEM within our col- my amendment to simply study the existing offshore operations conducted leges and universities; it is about pro- impacts of offshore fracking was ruled today in the Outer Continental Shelf viding opportunities in Historically out of order. Regardless of your views by adding an additional layer of bu- Black Colleges and Universities on offshore drilling, there should be bi- reaucracy and by requiring a notice for throughout the United States; and it is partisan agreement that we need to every permit application received. The about providing opportunities for our fully understand the impacts of these amendment is so broad in its descrip- veterans. activities, but the majority blocked de- tion of well enhancement activities This is a win-win for our Nation. It is bate on this amendment, so we can’t that, essentially, every time a permit an amendment that should be adopted even discuss it. application would be received by the and that should be voted on in favor by Madam Chair, it is bad enough that Bureau, it would then require a Federal every Member of this body. offshore fracking is happening without notice.

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Every time I would remind my friend from Cali- duction of an oil and gas lease may file you have an action like that that re- fornia that also within this legislation lawsuits to prevent or delay an oil and quires a Federal notice, does it not is language that strengthens the over- gas lease from moving forward. logically suggest that that might be sight in a statutory way of activities in Now, I believe that people have an open to some sort of legal activity? the Outer Continental Shelf. important interest in the production of Maybe that is, perhaps, what the spon- Currently, that is done, not with oil and gas leases that could impact sors of this amendment really want to statutory authority, but with regu- public health, property, and environ- do is to slow the paperwork down so latory authority going back to the mental injuries in the area of release. much as to not have the activity of uti- Reagan administration, so if the gen- I don’t support the principle of lock- lizing these resources. This amendment tlewoman really wants to make sure ing people out of the courtroom. In our would inhibit offshore safety by turn- that there is some certainty, so that Nation, where the courts protect and ing the Bureau of Safety and Environ- we won’t have these devastating spills ensure that individual rights and pri- mental Enforcement into a publishing in the future, I would invite her to join vate property rights are not violated, behemoth rather than allowing them us in supporting this legislation be- this provision eliminates court protec- to focus on their mission of ensuring cause we put into law—statutory law— tions of these most basic rights. safe offshore operations to continue. how we should regulate the offshore. The bill, as drafted, is so broad that Finally, I would make this notation, Again, I rise in opposition to this it does so much more than that, and Mr. Chairman, that all permit applica- amendment because I think that it is here is where I hope that opponents tions are made public on the Bureau’s too much—burdensome—from a paper- and supporters of this bill can come to- Web site—and I will just put it in as work standpoint, when the issue is to gether to fix this error. part of the RECORD—www.bsee.gov. have certainty in the long term in the As drafted, this language requires Why add additional requirements to energy sector. cases involving oil and gas leases to publish information that is already Mr. Chairman, I urge rejection of the skip ahead of ‘‘all other pending mat- open and part of that Web site? amendment, and I yield back the bal- ters before the district court.’’ That This amendment is unnecessary. As I ance of my time. means everything—all pending cases, say, I think it would add to the burden- The Acting CHAIR. The question is even cases already on the dockets of some steps and hoops that one has to on the amendment offered by the gen- each of the judges sitting on the dis- go through to utilize these resources tlewoman from California (Mrs. trict court. that, I think, all Americans want. Keep CAPPS). Because it was so broadly drafted, it in mind that the issue here is in the The question was taken; and the Act- contains no language to ensure that long term, utilizing our resources to ing Chair announced that the noes ap- the case involving the production of oil become more energy independent and peared to have it. and gas leases only receives precedence utilizing these resources in the long Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Chairman, I de- over pending matters before the dis- run to have a vibrant energy compo- mand a recorded vote. trict court judge who has been assigned nent of our national economy. You The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to to the oil and gas case. can’t have a growing economy unless clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Is it really the intention of Congress you have certainty in the energy sec- ceedings on the amendment offered by to mandate that legal disputes over oil tor. This amendment, from my point of the gentlewoman from California will and gas leases take precedence over view, would slow that process down, so be postponed. every single case already pending in I urge the rejection of the amendment. AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. DEUTCH our district courts, including national I reserve the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order security cases and high-profile crimi- Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Chairman, I yield to consider amendment No. 6 printed in nal and civil cases? Surely not. myself the balance of my time. House Report 113–493. H.R. 4899 already lets oil and gas Mr. Chairman, having witnessed the Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Chairman, I have companies choose between the local 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill, I know an amendment at the desk. district court that oversees Federal firsthand the devastation a community The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will property for the leases in question or can experience when something goes designate the amendment. the District Court for the District of wrong on offshore oil rigs. The text of the amendment is as fol- Columbia. lows: This section, therefore, allows oil and b 1000 Page 52, at line 14 insert ‘‘and’’ after the gas cases to bump some of the most im- The marine ecosystem is devastated. semicolon, at line 17 strike ‘‘; and’’ and in- portant legal cases in the Nation off of Local businesses lose customers, and sert a period, and strike lines 18 and 19. the D.C. district court’s dockets. they lay off workers. Fishing boats are The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Do the oil and gas industries get to left idle in the harbor. House Resolution 641, the gentleman butt in line ahead of victims of massive Given this reality, we owe it to those from Florida (Mr. DEUTCH) and a Mem- Ponzi schemes? Do they get to bump who suffer the impacts of these spills, ber opposed each will control 5 min- ahead of litigation over drone strikes? these mishaps, to make sure these ac- utes. Do oil and gas companies get to jump tivities are as safe as possible. The Chair recognizes the gentleman ahead of litigation, like the dispute be- Increasing transparency will from Florida. tween the House GOP and the Depart- strengthen oversight. It will improve Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Chairman, it is no ment of Justice over Fast and Furious? safety. This is a commonsense idea surprise that I oppose H.R. 4899. How- Clearly, that is not what my friends that should have bipartisan support. I ever, my amendment is not an attempt on the other side intended. urge my colleagues to support this to sabotage the bill. It is an honest at- Do oil and gas companies get to jump amendment. tempt to fix a major drafting error ahead of the prosecution of terrorists, Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- within this legislation that could have like the mastermind of the appalling ance of my time. drastic consequences on our Nation’s attack in Benghazi that claimed the Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. district courts. lives of brave and dedicated Ameri- Chairman, I yield myself the balance of My amendment would strike section cans? the time. 10702(a)(3) of the bill, which mandates I just cannot fathom that that is the Mr. Chairman, again, I rise in opposi- that cases involving oil and gas leases intent of my colleagues, and the impli- tion to this amendment because of the ‘‘take precedence over all other pend- cation of this poorly-drafted addition burdensome paperwork that I think ing matters before the district court.’’ goes beyond the D.C. district court. that this would create, but the gentle- I am grateful for the opportunity to The Eastern District Court of Vir- woman made an observation that needs explain the serious implications of this ginia’s recent hearing in the case of the to be addressed because she does live in provision. The provision seems to be di- individual who plotted to bomb the the Santa Barbara area—and yes, they rected at concerns that individuals and U.S. Capitol should remind us that, did experience a spill there many years communities, small businesses, other across this country, there are district ago. interests that are not party to the pro- court hearings—important cases that

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Isn’t that enough? out of this legislation, is not the proper The Acting CHAIR. The question is Mr. Chairman, my amendment would way to go. on the amendment offered by the gen- strike this poorly-drafted provision Mr. Chairman, I urge rejection of the tleman from Florida (Mr. DEUTCH). from the bill. We shouldn’t let oil and amendment, and I reserve the balance The question was taken; and the Act- gas litigation skip ahead of some of the of my time. ing Chair announced that the noes ap- most important national security Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Chairman, I yield peared to have it. cases, civil cases, and criminal cases of myself the balance of my time. Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Chairman, I de- our time. Mr. Chairman, just to respond to a mand a recorded vote. At the very least, I would urge my couple of points, the Judiciary Com- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to mittee may have waived jurisdiction. friend, Chairman HASTINGS, to revisit clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- this provision to ensure that it is con- As my friend knows, there was no vote ceedings on the amendment offered by sistent with the intent of the overall to waive jurisdiction. Had there been, I the gentleman from Florida will be legislation. would have raised this very issue then, postponed. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance as a member of the Judiciary Com- The Acting CHAIR. The Committee of my time. mittee. will rise informally. Secondly, if the purpose of this legis- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. The Speaker pro tempore (Mr. BISHOP lation is to streamline lawsuits—and Chairman, I rise in opposition to the of Utah) assumed the chair. that was the whole idea behind the leg- amendment. islation—then having language that re- f The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is quires these to be heard as expedi- recognized for 5 minutes. MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE tiously as possible and not more than Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. A message from the Senate by Ms. 180 days, that does that. That is in the Chairman, I yield myself as much time Curtis, one of its clerks, announced bill, even after this amendment passes. that the Senate has passed with as I may consume. I can’t believe that it was the inten- Mr. Chairman, I obviously rise in op- amendments in which the concurrence tion of the drafters of this legislation of the House is requested, a bill of the position to this amendment, and let me to put these oil and gas disputes ahead House of the following title: talk about the underlying legislation. of cases that involve plots to kill The underlying legislation stream- Americans, as is the case with the mas- H.R. 803. An act to reform and strengthen lines the judicial process to ensure that the workforce investment system of the Na- termind of the Benghazi attack, indi- there are timely resolutions of lawsuits tion to put Americans back to work and viduals who have important civil cases, that seek to block and slow down make the United States more competitive in important criminal cases. the 21st century. American-made energy. That was what I just can’t imagine the dispute be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the whole idea was. tween the House GOP and the Justice Committee will resume its sitting. In fact, I referred to this in my com- Department over Fast and Furious— ments on the previous amendment, clearly, it wasn’t the intent to say that f where we have a lot of litigation slow- the oil and gas companies are more im- LOWERING GASOLINE PRICES TO ing down the process, so the intent of portant than seeing that case through. FUEL AN AMERICA THAT WORKS the underlying legislation was to make Mr. Chairman, I hope that this ACT OF 2014 sure that there was a timely response amendment will pass. We don’t need to The Committee resumed its sitting. to this, so that there can be, again, fine-tune the bill. It is clear enough al- some certainty in the process. ready. I ask my colleagues to support AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. BLUMENAUER Now, what I find interesting—I think this. the gentleman from Florida makes Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order some valid points as to what, perhaps, ance of my time. to consider amendment No. 7 printed in the interpretation of the underlying Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. House Report 113–493. legislation, but I would remind the Chairman, I yield myself the balance of Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, I gentleman that—when this legislation my time. have an amendment at the desk. was on the floor as an individual I just want to point out, again, that The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will amendment—exact language was in the Judiciary Committee last year did designate the amendment. here, the Judiciary Committee—who waive jurisdiction on this, but I do The text of the amendment is as fol- has jurisdiction, obviously, over this— think that the gentleman makes a lows: waived their jurisdiction and felt that valid point. At the end of title I (page 54, after line 24) the language was very good. We all know that legislation is a add the following: I would certainly be willing to—if the work in progress, many times. As I ac- Subtitle E—Miscellaneous Provisions gentleman has a way to maybe fine- knowledge, I think the gentleman SEC. 25001. ELIGIBILITY FOR NEW LEASES AND tune that, I think that is something raises the point; but, again, Mr. Chair- THE TRANSFER OF LEASES. that we should look at, but—and this is man, the reason why this amendment (a) ISSUANCE OF NEW LEASES.— the important point here, Mr. Chair- ought to be rejected is because it takes (1) IN GENERAL.—Beginning in fiscal year man, as we debate this amendment— out the whole section, and now, you are 2016, the Secretary of the Interior shall not accept bids on any new leases offered pursu- his approach to this is like taking a left with a situation where there is not ant to this title (including the amendments sledge hammer to a fly. a certainty whatsoever in these law- made by this title) from a person described I don’t think that that is the proper suits. in paragraph (2) unless the person has re- way to go because he strikes the whole I don’t think that is a proper way to negotiated each covered lease with respect section dealing with giving priority go, especially with the volatility of the to which the person is a lessee, to modify the and trying to get certainty in the judi- energy market worldwide. When we payment responsibilities of the person to re- cial process, so I rise in opposition to have an opportunity to use the re- quire the payment of royalties if the price of the gentleman. sources we have in this country, oil and natural gas is greater than or equal I will say to the gentleman, as this whether you are talking about offshore to the price thresholds described in clauses (v) through (vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of the legislation moves forward and he has or onshore, to ensure not only the safe- Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. some suggestions—if and when the Sen- ty, but to add certainty to a growing 1337(a)(3)(C)). ate, by the way, passes legislation and economy, we should take advantage of (2) PERSONS DESCRIBED.—A person referred we can fine-tune this—to address, I that. to in paragraph (1) is—

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That is the lessee) after the date of enactment of the committee and the floor and my what the issue is here really with this. this Act; or friend, Congressman HASTINGS, and we Now it was during the Clinton admin- (B) any other person that has any direct or couldn’t have him retire from Congress istration that this happened. And I indirect interest in, or that derives any ben- without doing this one more time. agree with the gentleman; it shouldn’t efit from, a covered lease. By way of background for those who have happened. But it happened. And (3) MULTIPLE LESSEES.— haven’t walked through this before, in the courts have spoken very clearly on (A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of para- this. graph (1), if there are multiple lessees that 1995, Congress—desiring to encourage bidding on leases in certain deepwater The U.S. Supreme Court found that own a share of a covered lease, the Secretary the Department of the Interior did not may implement separate agreements with areas of the Gulf of Mexico—provided have the authority to rewrite these any lessee with a share of the covered lease relief from the normal applicable roy- contracts that were issued under the that modifies the payment responsibilities alties payable to the United States. 1995 law. And I will remind the gen- with respect to the share of the lessee to in- What we found, in the course of this, tleman that the Department of the In- clude price thresholds that are equal to or is it worked. People bid on the leases, less than the price thresholds described in terior has lost this issue in the district they went in; but we found out that clauses (v) through (vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) court, the appellate court, and the Su- of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 there was no provision for eliminating preme Court. U.S.C. 1337(a)(3)(C)). the royalty exemption if the market Ultimately, this amendment seeks to (B) TREATMENT OF SHARE AS COVERED price of oil rose back up to reasonable force U.S. companies to break a con- LEASE.—Beginning on the effective date of an levels. tract legally negotiated under govern- agreement under subparagraph (A), any According to some accounts, this ment law, or else be denied the oppor- share subject to the agreement shall not con- omission might have been an adminis- tunity to do business in the U.S. The stitute a covered lease with respect to any trative error. What we have found lessees that entered into the agreement. amendment aims to back companies (b) TRANSFERS.—A lessee or any other per- about the mismanagement of the Min- into a corner and attempts to force son who has any direct or indirect interest erals Management Services—people lit- them to break legally binding con- in, or who derives a benefit from, a covered erally in bed with the people that they tracts. And that, from my point of lease shall not be eligible to obtain by sale were supposed to regulate—it may not view, is essentially extorting these or other transfer (including through a swap, have been an administrative oversight, companies to undo these contracts. spinoff, servicing, or other agreement) any but whatever, it was wrong. It Now, I want to, again, speak on this new lease offered pursuant to this title (in- shouldn’t have been there. just a little bit broader. I would ac- cluding the amendments made by this title) or the economic benefit of any such new b 1015 knowledge that we have the right in this Congress to pass legislation to lease, unless the lessee or other person has— As a result, now with oil up to $100 a (1) renegotiated each covered lease with re- change that. After all, we are the body spect to which the lessee or person is a les- barrel and higher, they are pumping that makes the law. But there is a fun- see, to modify the payment responsibilities this oil without paying anything to the damental issue here that I think that of the lessee or person to include price Federal Government, far beyond what we really have to address beyond this: thresholds that are equal to or less than the was ever contemplated. Should Congress be passing legislation price thresholds described in clauses (v) Now my amendment is simple. It that breaks contract law when courts through (vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of the gives these companies a choice. They have said repeatedly that contract law Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. can either renegotiate and execute should be inviolable? I think that is 1337(a)(3)(C)); or leases for this oil, which was obviously (2) entered into an agreement with the Sec- what the issue is here today. retary to modify the terms of all covered the intent—there was never any intent I understand my friend from Oregon leases of the lessee or other person to include to make this permanent on an ongoing having perhaps some heartburn be- limitations on royalty relief based on mar- basis—and pay reasonable royalties to cause this is dealing with oil and gas. I ket prices that are equal to or less than the the United States, especially since a understand that. And frankly, I respect price thresholds described in clauses (v) number of these companies are foreign that. But I think that the larger issue through (vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of the companies, state-owned enterprises, or here is that we should not be doing Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. they simply wouldn’t be able to bid for what we could do because I think that 1337(a)(3)(C)). new leases. Their choice. No coercion. we should hold contracts, private sec- (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: tor contracts with government, in a (1) COVERED LEASE.—The term ‘‘covered But the taxpayers stand to benefit $15.5 lease’’ means a lease for oil or gas produc- billion over the next 10 years, and, in higher area than probably some people tion in the Gulf of Mexico that is— fact, over the life of these leases, $31 think we should. (A) in existence on the date of enactment billion or more. I respectfully suggest, So with that, I urge rejection of the of this Act; it is time to approve this amendment. amendment, and I reserve the balance (B) issued by the Department of the Inte- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. of my time. rior under section 304 of the Outer Conti- Chairman, I rise in opposition to the Mr. BLUMENAUER. I yield myself 30 nental Shelf Deep Water Royalty Relief Act amendment. seconds. (43 U.S.C. 1337 note; Public Law 104-58); and Mr. Chairman, we are not seeking to The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is (C) not subject to limitations on royalty break contracts. What we are doing is relief based on market price that are equal recognized for 5 minutes. providing an opportunity for people to to or less than the price thresholds described Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I renegotiate these contracts, to stop in clauses (v) through (vii) of section yield myself as much time as I may making a profit by exploiting a loop- 8(a)(3)(C) of the Outer Continental Shelf consume. hole or a mistake that both of us agree Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(3)(C)). Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman (2) LESSEE.—The term ‘‘lessee’’ includes was unintended and unfortunate. for offering the amendment, and I This would be their choice. Contracts any person or other entity that controls, is thank the gentleman for his kind re- controlled by, or is in or under common con- are renegotiated on an ongoing basis trol with, a lessee. marks. I guess my career would never routinely with government and in the (3) NEW LEASE.—The term ‘‘new lease’’ be complete unless we did this one private sector. And I would respect- means a lease issued in a lease sale under more time. fully suggest that this is a contract this title or the amendments made by this But this amendment, Mr. Chairman, that is long overdue to be renegotiated. title. is identical to an amendment that I reserve the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to failed 2 years ago in this House, and, I Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. House Resolution 641, the gentleman might say, it failed by a broad bipar- Chairman, I have no further requests from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) and a tisan vote. for time and am prepared to close.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5792 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 26, 2014 So at this point, I will reserve the to anybody. This amendment will fix The catcher trapped the ball, and then balance of my time. it. held it up as saying he had actually Mr. BLUMENAUER. How much time I yield back the balance of my time. caught it. And the umpire, even though remains? Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I this violates the rules of the game, had The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman yield myself the balance of the time. the power to pick the catcher over the from Oregon has 21⁄2 minutes remain- The observation has been made that hitter, and he declared that the batter ing. these maybe should be renegotiated. had struck out. Mr. BLUMENAUER. I yield 2 min- Listen, Mr. Chairman, any contract Now even though the Cubs manager utes to the gentleman from Oregon can be renegotiated, as long as both went out there, claiming how unfair (Mr. DEFAZIO), the ranking member. sides want to renegotiate. But that was this was—and I was yelling at the TV Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, what the law at the time. And what concerns screen for hours afterwards—history we are talking about here is obscenely me with this piece of legislation is that books will still say that Castro had a profitable oil companies getting a give- it implies there has to be a renegoti- strikeout at this particular event. away while we are running massive ation. Now, of course, the unfortunate thing deficits. Mr. Chairman, I would suggest to is that our administration and the De- Now, everyone says that they want some that they would say that this is partment of the Interior and the Bu- to run government like a business and the heavy hand of government forcing reau of Land Management plays this lower deficits. The GAO has estimated somebody to do something that they same game of picking catchers over that if this is allowed to run its course could do under law right now. In some hitters all the time, even though it vio- without any of these leases being re- areas, they call that extortion. They lates some of the rules. negotiated, it will be a $50 billion wind- may not use that strong of a word, but So, 77 leases were put up for bid in fall to the oil industry—not million, I am sure that would be implied by Utah. It took the BLM on the ground 7 $50 billion. some people if they were subject to years to go through the process. They Now that would be a nice piece of this. checked all the boxes. They did the en- change, both for revenue sharing for Again, this amendment has been re- vironmental analysis. And the Sec- the States and for the Federal Treas- jected on a bipartisan basis for the last retary of the Interior simply canceled ury. We could apply it all to deficit re- couple of years. The courts have ruled them. His reason was, ’cause. duction or other needs, maybe even against this. I think we should follow Recently, 56 leases were also set out fund the continuation of the national with that. there for auction. Once again, all the transportation system. Who knows. With that, I urge rejection of the boxes were checked. They got through The bottom line is, as the gentleman amendment, and I yield back the bal- the process. They did the environ- pointed out, it may or may not have ance of my time. mental analysis. The environment as- been intentional on the part of people The Acting CHAIR. The question is sessment was done. Public comment at the then-Minerals Management on the amendment offered by the gen- was done. The protest period was fin- Service to give away these assets to tleman from Oregon (Mr. BLU- ished. And 5 days—5 days—before the the oil companies. MENAUER). auction, a letter comes from a special But for 3 years before they slept with The question was taken; and the Act- interest group to the State director for them—or whatever happened—they did ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- the Bureau of Land Management, a include it in the leases. And then what peared to have it. group that had been silent through the the Court found was that the law that Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. entire process. They said nothing dur- the Republicans passed in 1995 didn’t Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. ing the assessment. They said nothing allow those sorts of conditions to be in The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to during the public comment. During the the leases. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- protest period, they said nothing. Here, So this is a new approach. The Re- ceedings on the amendment offered by 2 months after the record was closed, 2 publican law was defective. The Clin- the gentleman from Oregon will be months after the decision had been ton administration—at least some postponed. done with no more access for public members of it—were corrupt. It is a bi- AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. BISHOP OF comments, the director of the BLM partisan problem. Let’s fix it in a bi- UTAH simply says, I am going to pick a spe- partisan way. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order cial interest group over another inter- This would just say, if the companies to consider amendment No. 8 printed in est group, and he canceled these leases. who got this windfall and won that House Report 113–493. Schools, the chance of jobs in my Court case want new leases, we would Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Chairman, State went out, the chance of actually condition new leases upon them negoti- I have a brilliant amendment at the getting royalty payments that would ating and paying a fair return to the desk. help the kids of my State pay for their taxpayers on the old leases and, in that The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will education. It was simply done on a process, make the taxpayers whole. designate the amendment. whim. It is a legal and simple way to fix a The text of the amendment is as fol- The industry had spent $500,000. Half problem that was caused both by the lows: a million dollars from their recreation law, as written, by the then-majority and development funds were spent get- Page 69, after line 4, insert the following Republican party and the few corrupt (and redesignate the subsequent subpara- ting ready for this auction. And all of members of the Clinton administra- graphs accordingly): a sudden, a special interest group is tion. ‘‘(F) After the conclusion of the public given special treatment, and it is taken Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I re- comment period for a planned competitive away. serve the balance of my time. lease sale, the Secretary shall not cancel, Now, what government needs, espe- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, defer, or withdraw any lease parcel an- cially out in the local areas, and what let me just say, there is an excellent nounced to be auctioned in the lease sale. business needs is simply certainty. You report from the Congressional Re- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to tell us what the rules are, and they can search Service on this subject that House Resolution 641, the gentleman play by those rules. It is a business ne- makes clear that it is not illegal or in from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) and a Member cessity to have certainty and not have violation of contract law. The argu- opposed each will control 5 minutes. administrative officials simply change ment is very sustainable. The Chair recognizes the gentleman the rules on a whim at some particular And it is not the oil company that from Utah. time. gives me heartburn, to my dear friend. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Chairman, It is kind of like, to paraphrase the I would think any of us would have so last night, I am watching the Cubs old Tom Cruise movie: You screwed up. heartburn if the Federal Treasury, the game. And the shortstop, who is on a You trusted me. taxpayers, were cheated out of $25 bil- tear right now as far as hitting, If we have a policy that is long and it lion to $50 billion due to an error or an bounces off a foul tip that the replay is hard, it gives ample opportunity. omission. That ought to give heartburn clearly shows bounced onto the ground. But it is proven meaningless if, indeed,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5793 the Bureau of Land Management is The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman One would assume that if you write a able to fervently yield at the eleventh from Utah has 13⁄4 minutes remaining. law or you write a rule, that is what hour to the opinion of some special in- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. With that, I you do. This amendment basically says terest group. All we are asking them to would like to yield 45 seconds to a that you abide by the rules. Even do with this amendment is to simply Mariners fan—tough day down here— though you have great and awesome follow the rules. Don’t change things the chairman of the committee. power—never mind the man behind the on a whim. Don’t pick one group over Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. curtain—you don’t change the rules to the other. Don’t pick the catcher or Chairman, I thank the gentleman for pick winners and losers and one special the hitter. yielding. interest group over another. You abide I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. Chairman, I just want to make by the rule. Mr. DEFAZIO. I rise in opposition to this point again. What does this In the first 77 lease issue, they had 7 the amendment. amendment say? It prohibits the Sec- years to go through the process of find- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman retary from canceling lease sales pre- ing out what it is. This is one of the from Oregon is recognized for 5 min- viously announced to be auctioned concepts in which it simply says we are utes. based on public comments received going to obey the law. We are going to Mr. DEFAZIO. Well, first my condo- after the comment period was ended. abide by the rules so everyone knows lences to the gentleman from Utah for In other words, what the gentleman what is there and everyone knows with being a Cubs fan. I am a Red Sox fan, is simply saying is let’s follow the law. certainty what they can do and for and we have had some problems too. I know he said that, but it is worth re- what they should plan, and you don’t But that was an interesting moment peating. You have a comment period, change it at the last minute because and an interesting analogy made. then a decision is made. Once that de- Mr. Chairman, I am not aware of the you want to favor one group over an- cision is made, that should end the specifics of the instance of which he other group. issue. Why? Because there is a great speaks. But I would say that this, as a That is why we are doing this. It has deal of capital that has been invested, remedy for a past action, would apply happened in the past, it can happen in and as the gentleman from Utah said, in the future, and it would not undo the future, and it should not. that is the certainty that our energy whatever took place in the past that Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- the gentleman is referring to. And the producers need. ance of my time. Mr. Chairman, what was done in Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I yield principle here is fairly extraordinary. Utah with the canceling of those sales It kind of says, Federal bureaucrats myself the balance of my time. at that time I thought was totally Mr. Chairman, again, the sentiments never make mistakes. So we have proposed leases in an wrong. It was wrong then, it is wrong expressed by the gentleman having to area. We go through a public comment now, and the court has found that. do with a particular experience in his period. Local people comment. A hunt- Mr. Chairman, I support the gentle- State—perhaps his district—is one ing and fishing group comes in and man’s amendment. thing, but this is really clear in the says, you know, this is absolutely, like, Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, how statutory language. It says that we the primo area for hunting or fishing much time do I have remaining? will hold the public comment period. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman or something else. Or it becomes appar- When it closes, the lease goes forward, from Oregon has 2 minutes remaining. ent that this is, like, right in a main no matter what we heard. Mr. DEFAZIO. I do have the right to recreation corridor, something that the What the gentleman is talking about close, so I will yield myself 90 seconds. Federal bureaucrat overlooked in is that there was a public comment pe- Mr. Chairman, as described, that drawing up the lease boundaries. riod. The public comment period was But if this were adopted and became might be an amendment that would be closed, and he says that some time law in the future, at the end of the pub- much more acceptable, but it actually later, outside of the public comment lic comment period, it would be, We doesn’t say that. It says that, after the period, someone submitted information are the Federal Government. Thank conclusion of the public comment pe- which was used and overcame all of the you very much for pointing out that we riod for a planned competitive lease other testimony and/or comments that really screwed that up, that we were sale, the Secretary shall not cancel, were provided. just about to wipe out a prime habitat, defer, or withdraw any lease parcel an- That is a whole different cir- that we were just about to block or nounced to be auctioned in a lease sale. cumstance than what this is. This is really degrade a prime recreation cor- Now, what the gentleman described very simple. It just says that there will ridor. We are bureaucrats in Wash- is not what this section F would do. be a public comment period; we will ington, D.C. We didn’t realize that. But This basically says we listen to peo- listen; and at the end of that, we don’t we are sorry; public comment periods ple—we listened, we heard, it goes for- care what we heard, it has to go for- don’t mean anything anymore. We can- ward. Maybe that is not the intent, and ward as proposed. not condition, withdraw, or change the if it isn’t the intent, then it would need With that, Mr. Chairman, I yield lease. And that would be it. to be modified. So I believe that the back the balance of my time. public comment period for leases that The Acting CHAIR. The question is b 1030 are drawn up by bureaucrats in Wash- on the amendment offered by the gen- I don’t think that would be good. I ington, D.C., headquarters should be tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP). really don’t. So, there may have been— meaningfully commented upon through The question was taken; and the Act- and, again, I am not aware of the cir- a process by people in the vicinity, and ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- cumstances to which the gentleman is their comments should be given some peared to have it. referring in the specific, but I believe weight in whether or not the lease is Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I de- that this amendment, looking forward modified or goes forward, as I pre- mand a recorded vote. to whoever is in the White House and viously described, if it impedes upon The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to whoever is administering these pro- prime habitat or particularly on a rec- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- grams, would really preclude any part reational corridor. ceedings on the amendment offered by of the public from having meaningful Mr. Chairman, with that, I reserve the gentleman from Utah will be post- comment and getting a meaningful re- the balance of my time. poned. sponse from the Federal bureaucracy Mr. BISHOP of Utah. I assume the AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON which has proposed leasing in their gentleman has no other speakers? LEE neighborhood. Mr. DEFAZIO. I do not. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order With that, Mr. Chairman, I reserve Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Good. I will fin- to consider amendment No. 9 printed in the balance of my time. ish this. And I appreciate knowing the House Report 113–493. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Chairman, gentleman from Oregon is a Red Sox Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I before I make a comment about the fan. That explains so, so much here. have an amendment at the desk. Red Sox, may I inquire about how Mr. Chairman, I have to admit that The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will much time I have remaining? this is probably a needless amendment. designate the amendment.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5794 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 26, 2014 The text of the amendment is as fol- ity, veteran or service-disabled veteran, and nances or resources of a firm that is not lows: women outreach programs; owned by a woman. Add at the end the following: (3) the challenges the Department may (5) SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN.—The term face in hiring minority, veteran, and women ‘‘Service Disabled Veteran’’ must have a ll TITLE —MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS employees and contracting with veteran or service-connected disability that has been SEC. 01. ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE OF ENERGY service-disabled veteran, minority-owned, determined by the Department of Veterans EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING. and women-owned businesses; and Affairs or Department of Defense. The (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of the (4) any other information, findings, conclu- SDVOSBC must be small under the North Interior shall establish an Office of Energy sions, and recommendations for legislative American Industry Classification System Employment and Training, which shall over- or Department action, as the Director deter- (NAICS) code assigned to the procurement; see the hiring and training efforts of the De- mines appropriate. the SDV must unconditionally own 51 per- partment of the Interior’s energy planning, cent of the SDVOSBC; the SDVO must con- permitting, and regulatory agencies. (d) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- trol the management and daily operations of (b) DIRECTOR.— tion, the following definitions shall apply: the SDVOSBC; and the SDV must hold the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Office shall be under (1) MINORITY.—The term ‘‘minority’’ means the direction of a Deputy Assistant Sec- United States citizens who are Asian Indian highest officer position in the SDVOSBC. retary for Energy Employment and Training, American, Asian Pacific American, Black (6) VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS.—The term who shall report directly to the Assistant American, Hispanic American, or Native ‘‘veteran-owned business’’ means a business Secretary for Energy, Lands and Minerals American. that can verify through evidence documenta- Management, and shall be fully employed to (2) MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS.—The term tion that 51 percent or more is veteran- carry out the functions of the Office. ‘‘minority-owned business’’ means a for-prof- owned, managed, and controlled. The busi- ness must be open for at least 6 months. The (2) DUTIES.—The Deputy Assistant Sec- it enterprise, regardless of size, physically retary for Energy Employment and Training located in the United States or its trust ter- business owner must be a United States cit- shall perform the following functions: ritories, that is owned, operated, and con- izen or legal resident alien and honorably or (A) Develop and implement systems to trolled by minority group members. ‘‘Minor- service-connected disability discharged from track the Department’s hiring of trained ity group members’’ are United States citi- service. skilled workers in the energy permitting and zens who are Asian Indian American, Asian The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to inspection agencies. Pacific American, Black American, Hispanic House Resolution 641, the gentlewoman (B) Design and recommend to the Sec- American, or Native American (terminology from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE) and a retary programs and policies aimed at ex- in NMSDC categories). Ownership by minor- Member opposed each will control 5 panding the Department’s hiring of women, ity individuals means the business is at least minutes. minorities, and veterans into the Depart- 51 percent owned by such individuals or, in The Chair recognizes the gentle- ment’s workforce dealing with energy per- the case of a publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock is owned by one woman from Texas. mitting and inspection programs. Such pro- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I grams and policies shall include— or more such individuals. Further, the man- (i) recruiting at historically black colleges agement and daily operations are controlled rise today to set a standard for answer- and universities, Hispanic-serving institu- by those minority group members. For pur- ing the call of 500,000 to 800,000 jobs tions, women’s colleges, and colleges that poses of NMSDC’s program, a minority group being created by 2020 that addresses typically serve majority minority popu- member is an individual who is a United the work in our ongoing and growing lations; States citizen with at least 1/4 or 25 percent energy industry. (ii) sponsoring and recruiting at job fairs minimum (documentation to support claim Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank in urban communities; of 25 percent required from applicant) of one the Natural Resources Committee or more of the following: (iii) placing employment advertisements in chairman, Mr. HASTINGS, and Ranking newspapers and magazines oriented toward (A) Asian Indian American, which is a United States citizen whose origins are from Member DEFAZIO for their leadership minorities, veterans, and women; on diversifying our employment base. I (iv) partnering with organizations that are India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh. focused on developing opportunities for mi- (B) Asian Pacific American, which is a also want to wish the chairman well as norities, veterans, and women to be placed in United States citizen whose origins are from he moves on to other endeavors. He Departmental internships, summer employ- Japan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, will be missed on his insight. ment, and full-time positions relating to en- Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, the Phil- Mr. Chairman, I rise to speak in sup- ergy; ippines, Thailand, Samoa, Guam, the United port of the Jackson Lee Amendment (v) where feasible, partnering with inner- States Trust Territories of the Pacific, or No. 9 to H.R. 4899. The Congress has an city high schools, girls’ high schools, and the Northern Marianas. affirmative duty to increase diversity high schools with majority minority popu- (C) Black American, which is a United States citizen having origins in any of the in Federal Government as there is an lations to demonstrate career opportunities undeniable lack of participation for and the path to those opportunities available Black racial groups of Africa. at the Department; (D) Hispanic American, which is a United veterans, women, and minorities in re- (vi) coordinating with the Department of States citizen of true-born Hispanic heritage, gards to employment, entrepreneurial, Veterans Affairs and the Department of De- from any of the Spanish-speaking areas of and ownership opportunity. fense in the hiring of veterans; and the following regions: Mexico, Central Amer- The Jackson Lee Amendment No. 9 (vii) any other mass media communica- ica, South America, and the Caribbean Basin to H.R. 4899 directs the Secretary of tions that the Deputy Assistant Secretary only. the Interior to establish an office of en- determines necessary to advertise, promote, (E) Native American, which means a U.S. ergy employment and training to cre- citizen enrolled to a federally recognized or educate about opportunities at the De- ate economic opportunities that sup- partment. tribe, or a Native as defined under the Alas- (C) Develop standards for— ka Native Claims Settlement Act. port the agency’s hiring and training of (i) equal employment opportunity and the (3) NMSDC.—The term ‘‘NMSDC’’ means veterans, women, and underrepresented racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the the National Minority Supplier Development minorities. It sets the standard for the workforce and senior management of the De- Council. private sector. partment; and (4) WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS.—The term Mr. Chairman, as a Member of Con- (ii) increased participation of minority- ‘‘women-owned business’’ means a business gress from Houston, the energy capital owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned that can verify through evidence documenta- of the Nation, I have always been businesses in the programs and contracts tion that 51 percent or more is women- mindful of the importance of having owned, managed, and controlled. The busi- with the Department. strongly advocated for national energy (D) Review and propose for adoption the ness must be open for at least 6 months. The best practices of entities regulated by the business owner must be a United States cit- policies—really, all of the above—and Department with regards to hiring and diver- izen or legal resident alien. Evidence must to make our Nation energy inde- sity policies, and publish those best practices indicate that— pendent, preserve and create jobs, and for public review. (A) the contribution of capital or expertise keep our Nation’s economy strong. (c) REPORTS.—The Secretary shall submit by the woman business owner is real and sub- The recent increase in production of to Congress an annual report regarding the stantial and in proportion to the interest unconventional oil and natural gas has actions taken by the Department of the Inte- owned; provided a lift to the U.S. economy, rior agency and the Office pursuant to this (B) the woman business owner directs or and Americans are seeing the benefits section, which shall include— causes the direction of management, policy, (1) a statement of the total amounts paid fiscal, and operational matters; and not only because of the jobs created, by the Department to minority contractors; (C) the woman business owner has the abil- but also because household incomes (2) the successes achieved and challenges ity to perform in the area of specialty or ex- have gone up. It is up to us to have the faced by the Department in operating minor- pertise without reliance on either the fi- regulatory structure that protects the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5795 environment but also provides the op- office in the Department of the Interior new IHS report entitled Employment Out- portunity for growth and creates jobs. to centralize and focus specifically on look for African Americans and Latinos in Mr. Chairman, I would be remiss if I the dismal record of the Department in the Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Industry did not point out that both the chair- these areas. And why do I say that, Mr. (2012). Principal findings of the new IHS re- port Include: man and ranking member have been Chairman? I say that because we have More than 500,000 jobs projected to be cre- resolute in their pursuit of the expan- learned earlier this year from a GAO ated by 2020 and over 800,000 jobs created by sion of opportunities in the energy in- report that the Department of the Inte- 2030 in the upstream oil and natural gas in- dustry. I share that commitment with rior has trouble staffing these agencies dustry under pro-energy development poli- them, and this amendment is an exam- and fails to utilize all of the tools at cies. ple of what happens when Members their disposal to hire, to train, and to Job growth would be geographically di- work in good faith across the aisle to verse. Over half of the job growth, 417 thou- retain staff in these particular areas. sand jobs, is expected in the Gulf region. The find viable solutions. And so what this amendment does is East region is expected to contribute nearly In this amendment, veterans, minori- centralize what DOE should already be 140 thousand job opportunities and the Rock- ties, and women recognize that they doing, with the focus on veterans, ies region nearly 116 thousand job opportuni- are significantly underrepresented in women, and minorities. ties. The West, Alaska, and Central regions the oil and gas industries at all levels So I am prepared to accept this will combine to contribute approximately and severely underrepresented in the amendment, and I look forward to 138 thousand job opportunities. senior managerial, professional, board, working with the sponsor on this and Central to this analysis is workforce train- and ownership ranks. U.S. competitive- other areas that we can agree upon. ing critical to the projected U.S. petroleum ness requires that this Nation increase With that, Mr. Chairman, I urge industry growth to keep the nation at a com- petitive advantage and to provide the energy the number of successful underrep- adoption of the amendment, and I yield the nation depends upon. African Americans resented minorities in STEM education back the balance of my time. and Hispanic Americans represent a criti- and careers, which is more essential Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I cally vital and available talent pool to help than ever. want to thank the chairman for his as- meet the demands of the projected growth A pipeline of qualified veterans look- tute reflection on the work that we and expansion. For African Americans and ing for employment will play a key have done and I have done over the Hispanics to be competitive for the 800,000 role as the energy industry seeks qual- years. I introduced H.R. 70 and H.R. potential new jobs it will require: ity, highly skilled workers. I am com- 3710 that dealt with coastal restoration Significant improvement in minority prep- aration in Science, Technology, Engineering mitted to honoring our obligations to and the utilization of training for our and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines our Nation’s veterans and utilizing the young people and our veterans. at the primary and secondary school levels— talents of veterans to help the govern- So as I conclude and thank the chair- a national priority; ment meet today’s dynamic challenges. man for his acknowledgment, along Significant improvement in high school Mr. Chairman, the Office of Energy with the ranking member, of their completion rates for Hispanics and African Employment and Training will provide work on the committee dealing with Americans; an opportunity to align military and diversification, the Jackson Lee Secondary and post-secondary staff (i.e., amendment will help prepare a diverse principals, deans, teachers, faculty, coun- utility job classifications, identify vet- selors) should be trained to inform their stu- erans with their desired basic skills, population of workers from across the dents on the workforce opportunities in the access military personnel during the country with diverse backgrounds to petroleum industry, specifically in the re- off-boarding process, and hold training enter in exciting and rewarding careers gions identified, and the training required; programs. in American energy jobs. An increase the labor force participation It is interesting to note that in 2013, Our Historically Black Colleges and rates of African Americans and Hispanics; the number of STEM jobs in North Da- Universities, Hispanic Centers of Ex- Sixty-two percent of the job growth are es- timated to be in blue collar jobs that would kota increased by 37.2 percent as a di- cellence, Tribal Colleges and Univer- sities, Native American-Serving Non- require a high school diploma and some addi- rect result of the oil and gas boom in tional training such as community college that State. tribal Institutions, and women colleges vocational degrees and certificates; Mr. Chairman, I hope my colleagues and universities will become engaged Twenty-one percent of the job growth will will support this amendment. by a direct pipeline into the Depart- require training in engineering (petroleum, I reserve the balance of my time. ment of the Interior that will foster etc.), geoscience fields, management, busi- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. collaboration, mentorships, and part- ness, and finance, and as technicians; Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to nerships through effective job training Partnerships between higher education and claim the time in opposition, although that will yield employment opportuni- industry, especially at the community col- lege level would yield near term positive re- I am not opposed to the amendment. ties. The Department of the Interior sults; The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection will be responsible for fostering diver- Hispanic and African American students to the request of the gentleman? sity in management, employment, and with high school diplomas and some addi- There was no objection. business activities. It will be the light tional training at community colleges in The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is at the end of the tunnel creating a skills related to the oil and gas industry are recognized for 5 minutes. pathway for the 800,000 jobs. immediately competitive for current job op- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. Mr. Chairman, at this time, I would portunities; Chairman, I yield myself as much time African American and Hispanic students like to put into the RECORD the Em- who successfully complete college degrees as I may consume. ployment Outlook for African Ameri- Mr. Chairman, this amendment is the related to the oil and natural gas industry, cans and Latinos In the Upstream Oil e.g., petroleum engineering, would be highly product of a collaborative process be- and Natural Gas Industry. competitive for workforce placement; tween the gentlewoman from Texas [An IHS Report, Nov. 2012] Wages in the upstream oil and natural gas and the Natural Resources Committee. EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK FOR AFRICAN AMERI- industry, across many professions, far exceed For most of this year, the Sub- CANS AND LATINOS IN THE UPSTREAM OIL the national average wage rate; Some portion of the job opportunities committee on Energy and Mineral Re- AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY would be in geographic locations away from sources has held a series of hearings on (Prepared for the American Petroleum American energy jobs focusing on the segments of minority populations and may Institute, API) require relocation; tremendous job opportunities and de- KEY FINDINGS Employment in the oil and gas industry mand for educated and skilled workers Oil and natural gas will remain as the can provide a reliable means to a better than in the oil and gas industry. A number main source of fuel for decades to come as average quality of life for Hispanics and Af- of those hearings focused directly on other forms of energy also become commer- rican Americans for decades to come. veterans, opportunities for veterans, cially viable. In fact, in early November 2012, Both challenges and opportunities exist opportunities for women, and opportu- the International Energy Agency (IEA) pro- going forward. Raising educational achieve- ment for large segments of the upcoming nities for minorities, not only in the jected that the United States will become the world’s top oil producer by 2020 and that generation is resource intensive and will industry, but also within the Depart- North America would be in a position to ex- take decades to achieve. However, the payoff ment of the Interior. port more oil than it imports by 2030. of an increased skilled labor pool would be Mr. Chairman, this amendment These findings underscore the critical im- enormous to society in general and U.S. in- builds on that work by establishing an portance of the analysis and findings of a dustry in particular. This report illustrates

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Petro-chemi- Total Upstream Midstream Downstream cals

Total ...... 1,198,590 720,911 42,079 279,162 156,438 African American ...... 97,789 57,886 2,262 20,043 17,598 Hispanic ...... 188,088 136,265 4,440 28,426 18,957 Minority Shares by Segment Total ...... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% African American ...... 8.2% 8.0% 5.4% 7.2% 11.2% Hispanic ...... 15.7% 18.9% 10.6% 10.2% 12.1% Shares by Segment in Each Occupation Total ...... 100.0% 60.1% 3.5% 23.3% 13.1% African American ...... 100.0% 59.2% 2.3% 20.5% 18.0% Hispanic ...... 100.0% 72.4% 2.4% 15.1% 10.1%

EMPLOYMENT BY GENDER (25%) and lower in the upstream and mid- The incidence of female employment for stream segments (15–16%). (See Table III.2.) the African American population in the oil & Women accounted for 19% of total employ- gas industry generally mirrors the nation- The female share of employment in these ment in the combined oil and gas and petro- wide pattern for the industry, at a share of chemical industries. Their share is higher in industries is much lower for the Hispanic 19%. In the midstream industry there is a the downstream and petrochemical segments population—only 13%. higher female share. TABLE III.2—FEMALE EMPLOYMENT IN THE OIL & GAS AND PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES BY SEGMENT: 2010

Petro-Chemi- Total Upstream Midstream Downstream cals

Total ...... 1,198,590 720,911 42,079 279,162 156,438 Female ...... 225,687 110,350 6,840 69,140 39,357 Male ...... 972,903 610,561 35,239 210,022 117,081 Percent Female ...... 19% 15% 16% 25% 25% African American ...... 97,789 57,886 2,262 20,043 17,598 Female ...... 18,953 9,239 594 4,806 4,314 Male ...... 78,836 48,647 1,668 15,237 13,284 Percent Female ...... 19% 16% 26% 24% 25% Hispanic ...... 188,088 136,265 4,440 28,426 18,957 Female ...... 25,335 13,648 554 5,647 5,486 Male ...... 162,753 122,617 3,886 22,779 13,471 Percent Female ...... 13% 10% 12% 20% 29%

Ms. JACKSON LEE. So, in conclu- erans, women and underrepresented minori- sional, board and ownership ranks. U.S. com- sion, Mr. Chairman, let me indicate ties. petitiveness requires that this nation increases that our task here is to create jobs. We As the Member of Congress from Houston, the number of successful underrepresented understand that there are 300,000 vets the energy capital of the nation, I have always minorities in STEM education and careers, is that, in fact, may need unemployment been mindful of the importance and have more essential than ever. insurance. We want them to have jobs, strongly advocated for national energy policies A pipeline of qualified veterans looking for along with women and minorities, and that will make our nation more energy inde- employment could play a key role as the en- so I would ask my colleagues to accept pendent, preserve and create jobs, and keep ergy industry seeks quality, highly skilled the Jackson Lee amendment, and I our nation’s economy strong. workers. I am committed to honor our obliga- thank the committee. The recent increase in production of uncon- tions to our Nation’s veterans; utilize the tal- I yield back the balance of my time. ventional oil and natural gas has provided a lift ents of veterans to help the Government meet Mr. Chair, I would like to thank Natural Re- to the U.S. economy and Americans are see- today’s dynamic challenges; and create a pro- sources Committee Chairman HASTINGS and ing the benefits not only because of the jobs gram worthy of emulation by the private sec- Ranking Member DEFAZIO for their leadership created but also because household incomes tor. and commitment. have seen an increase as a result of lower en- The Office of Energy Employment and I also wish the Chairman well as he moves ergy costs. Training will provide an opportunity to align on to other endeavors. He will be missed. I would be remiss if I did not point out that military and utility job classifications, identify Mr. Chair, I rise to speak in support of the both the Chairman and Ranking Member have veterans with the desired basic skills, access Jackson Lee Amendment #9 to H.R. 4899, the been resolute in their pursuit of the expansion military personnel during the off-boarding proc- Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America of opportunities in the energy industry. I share ess and hold training programs specifically for that Works Act of 2014. that commitment with them—and this amend- targeted veteran cohorts. Congress has an affirmative duty to in- ment is an example of what happens when crease diversity in the federal government as Members work in good-faith across the aisle Underrepresented minorities seeking STEM there is an undeniable lack of participation for to find viable solutions. jobs cannot solely rely upon advanced degree veterans, women and minorities in regards to We all know that while government may not programs, but must be able to pursue a num- employment, entrepreneurial and ownership be able to solve all problems—it can be a ber of routes to good paying STEM jobs. A opportunities. bridge to solving some—and ‘‘the great miti- highly focused area for STEM education and The Jackson Lee Amendment #9 to H.R. gator’’ for others. job opportunities can be found in the oil and 4899 directs the Secretary of the Interior to Veterans, minorities and women are signifi- gas industry. establish an Office of Energy Employment and cantly underrepresented in the oil and gas in- For example, 2001–13 the number of STEM Training to create economic opportunities that dustries at all levels and severely underrep- jobs in North Dakota increased by 37.2 per- support the Agency’s hiring and training of vet- resented in the senior managerial, profes- cent as a direct result of the oil and gas boom

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North Dakota exceeded the na- mentorships and partnerships through effec- officer of ExxonMobil, under oath be- tion in life, physical and social science techni- tive job training that will yield employment op- fore the United States Senate, testified cians and the state is close to the national av- portunities. 3 years ago that the price of oil was $30 erage for engineering technicians, physical In closing, I ask my colleagues, to support to $40 higher than it should have been, scientists and life scientists. the Jackson Lee amendment that will address and the price at that time was about Nationally, in 2010 there were 1.2 million the ability and potential of people who are tra- $100 a barrel, a little less than it is people employed in the oil and gas industry of ditionally underrepresented in energy-produc- today. So $30 to $40 of the cost of each those persons only: 98,000 or 8.2% are Afri- tion activities by creating an Office of Energy barrel of oil didn’t have to do with the can Americans; 188,000 or 15.7% are His- Employment and Training, which will oversee company passing through exploratory panics; and 225,687 jobs or 19% are women. the hiring and training efforts of the Depart- costs or lease costs or anything else; 30 The 2014 report prepared by the American ment of Interior’s energy planning, permitting, to 40 percent of the cost of every barrel Petroleum Institute states the oil and gas in- and regulatory agencies. of oil is due to speculation by commod- dustry and petrochemical industry could create The Department of the Interior will be re- ities traders on Wall Street, flash trad- between 940,000 to 1.3 million employment sponsible for fostering diversity in manage- ers, derivatives traders, and others. opportunities between now and 2030. ment, employment, and business activities. This isn’t your grandfather’s swaps Only a small fraction of these new jobs will Again, I thank Chairman HASTINGS and market or commodities market. It is come as a result of retirements. Ranking Member DEFAZIO for their outstanding not users hedging themselves against The major factor for employment demands leadership. future inflation. It is not producers The Acting CHAIR. The question is for the oil and gas industry is natural growth hedging themselves. No, it is rampant on the amendment offered by the gen- that will occur and investment by the industry speculation by people who have no in- tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON and the influence of energy demand by a tention of ever accepting delivery of a LEE). barrel of oil, have no use for a barrel of growing economy. The amendment was agreed to. There a significantly larger number and vari- oil, except to manipulate its price to AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MR. DEFAZIO ety of good paying jobs in the oil and gas in- make it more expensive to make The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order dustry. In 2011, the average oil field worker money for themselves and the people to consider amendment No. 10 printed earned $35,590, slightly higher than the na- they represent, which is a very small in House Report 113–493. tional average; those working in natural gas minority of Americans, less than 1 per- Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I have cent. Meanwhile, the other 99 percent distribution earned an average of $38,870 per an amendment at the desk. of Americans pay more at the pump. year. The states with the highest pay included The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will We should do something about this. Alaska, at $48,370; Montana at $45,870 per designate the amendment. Now, there are those who think the year; Wyoming, at $41,130; and North Dakota, The text of the amendment is as fol- modest position limits in Dodd-Frank at $40,340 per year. lows: will be a horrible, onerous burden on Minorities comprise 26% of the oil and gas At the end of title II, add the following: these speculators, and that maybe they labor force in 2010 and that number is ex- Subtitle E—Miscellaneous Provisions can only extract $20 a barrel—maybe pected to grow to 325 by 2030. In 2010 SEC. 25001. CERTAIN REVENUES GENERATED BY only $10 a barrel out of us—so you women were 17% of the oil and gas labor THIS ACT TO BE MADE AVAILABLE would only be paying an extra 30 cents TO THE COMMODITY FUTURES force and their number is expected to drop to at the pump to Wall Street. But as it less than 15% in 2030. TRADING COMMISSION TO LIMIT EX- CESSIVE SPECULATION IN ENERGY stands today, after you take out other The lower employment prospects for women MARKETS. associated costs, about 60 cents a gal- are a direct consequence of the extreme level The Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et lon that every American is paying at of underrepresentation in the energy sector. seq.) is amended by redesignating section 44 the pump today, no matter what the A closer look at the employment prospects as section 45, and by inserting after section 43 the following: price is, where they live in the country, for minorities’ reveals that African-Americans whether it is very high or very low, is like are projected to experience a decline in ‘‘SEC. 44. REVENUES TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRAD- going to Wall Street speculative inter- employment in the oil and gas industry due to ING COMMISSION. ests. underrepresentation of African Americans. ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF TREASURY AC- We should do something about that. The level of underrepresentation of minori- COUNT.—The Secretary of the Treasury (in If we want to provide relief to the ties and women is reflected in oil and gas in- this section referred to as the ‘Secretary’) American people at the pump, we dustry senior and professional ranks. Minori- shall establish an account in the Treasury of should do something about that. ties comprise 15% of management and pro- the United States. ‘‘(b) DEPOSIT INTO ACCOUNT OF CERTAIN This amendment is very simple. It es- fessionals working in the oil and gas industry REVENUES GENERATED BY THIS ACT.—The tablishes an account where money and are projected to comprise 17% by 2030. Secretary shall deposit into the account es- from lease sales would go to this ac- When compared to all blue collar jobs2–mi- tablished under subsection (a) the first count, and it would be made available norities make up 21% of the jobs, and in 2010 $10,000,000 of the total of the amounts re- to the Commodity Futures Trading they comprised 38% of blue collar jobs. ceived by the United States under leases Commission so they could upgrade Women do slightly better with a 24% in issued under this Act or any plan, strategy, their computers and do other things to 2010, and are expected to hold this percent- or program under this Act. ‘‘(c) AVAILABILITY AND USE OF FUNDS.— better track and rein in speculators. age of the blue collar job market to 2030. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), Basically, the Commodity Futures Our booming energy sector has been one of the amounts in the account established Trading Commission has been choked the greatest American success stories in the under subsection (a) shall be made available to the point, in terms of personnel and last decade, and remains a bright spot in our to the Commodity Futures Trading Commis- equipment, I think they are still using economy as it continue to fuel job creation. To sion to use its existing authorities to limit Commodore 64s, and they are trying to continue this success we need a diverse en- excessive speculation in energy markets. chase supercomputers. We can do bet- ergy workforce that is equipped to meet the ‘‘(2) SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATIONS.—The au- ter, and we could do something real for thority provided in paragraph (1) may be ex- challenges and opportunities of our new en- the American people here today other ergy landscape. ercised only to such extent, and with respect to such amounts, as are provided in advance than Groundhog Day on the fifth anni- The Jackson Lee amendment will help pre- in appropriations Acts.’’. versary and repassage of this legisla- pare a diverse population of workers from The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to tion that will not become law. across the country with diverse backgrounds House Resolution 641, the gentleman Now there are those who will say you to enter into exciting and rewarding careers in are increasing the deficit or whatever. from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) and a Mem- American energy jobs. ber opposed each will control 5 min- No, it just says those leasing moneys Our Historically Black Colleges and Univer- utes. would be put into this account, and sities, Hispanic Centers of excellence, Tribal The Chair recognizes the gentleman they would be subject to appropriation. Colleges and Universities, Native American- from Oregon. We would then have to convince the Serving Non-Tribal Institutions and Women Appropriations Committee that it Colleges and Universities will become more b 1045 would be a good thing to upgrade the engaged by a direct pipeline into the Depart- Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, as I Commodity Futures Trading Commis- ment of Interior that will foster collaboration, mentioned earlier, the chief executive sion so they could crack down on some

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The gentleman is In other words, what the gentleman b 1103 recognized for 5 minutes. is saying, in suggesting in his amend- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. ment that we should be studying specu- IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Chairman, I yield myself such time as lation because it raises prices, here is a Accordingly, the House resolved I may consume. report from presumably a lot of Red itself into the Committee of the Whole Mr. Chairman, this amendment is an- Sox fans who believe that speculation House on the state of the Union for the other attempt to prove the unfounded might have driven prices down. Again, further consideration of the bill (H.R. position that speculation in energy we have gone through this before not 4899) to lower gasoline prices for the markets is impacting energy prices. only in the committee but also in the American family by increasing domes- Last year the Massachusetts Institute House. It has been rejected. I urge we tic onshore and offshore energy explo- of Technology released a study showing reject it one more time. ration and production, to streamline that: I yield back the balance of my time. and improve onshore and offshore en- Speculation had little, if any, effect on The Acting CHAIR. The question is ergy permitting and administration, prices and volatility. on the amendment offered by the gen- and for other purposes, with Mr. HOLD- So this amendment then distracts tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO). ING (Acting Chair) in the chair. from focusing really on future energy The question was taken; and the Act- The Clerk read the title of the bill. needs in our country and increasing ing Chair announced that the noes ap- The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- our energy supply and production in peared to have it. mittee of the Whole rose earlier today, our country. Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I de- a request for a recorded vote on amend- The underlying legislation simply en- mand a recorded vote. ment No. 10 printed in House Report sures that American energy production The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to 113–493 offered by the gentleman from can move forward to create jobs and re- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) had been post- duce our dependence on foreign im- ceedings on the amendment offered by poned. ports, therefore increasing revenues to the gentleman from Oregon will be ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR the Federal treasury, and, of course, postponed. contribute to economic growth. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Instead, this amendment I think Chairman, I move that the Committee clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will would waste millions of dollars to try do now rise. now resume on those amendments to find proof that speculation increases The motion was agreed to. printed in House Report 113–493 on energy prices—a fact that has been Accordingly, the Committee rose; which further proceedings were post- disproven. and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. poned, in the following order: I might add too, Mr. Chairman, that SIMPSON) having assumed the chair, Amendment No. 1 by Mr. WITTMAN of an amendment of this nature has re- Mr. WOODALL, Acting Chair of the Com- Virginia. peatedly been defeated on a bipartisan mittee of the Whole House on the state Amendment No. 2 by Mr. LOWENTHAL vote in the committee, and not only in of the Union, reported that that Com- of California. the committee but also in the full mittee, having had under consideration Amendment No. 5 by Mrs. CAPPS of House of Representatives. I urge rejec- the bill (H.R. 4899) to lower gasoline California. tion of the amendment. prices for the American family by in- Amendment No. 6 by Mr. DEUTCH of I reserve the balance of my time. creasing domestic onshore and offshore Florida. Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I have energy exploration and production, to Amendment No. 7 by Mr. BLU- an article from Oil Daily in 2008, and it streamline and improve onshore and MENAUER of Oregon. is on the subject of a 1-day increase of offshore energy permitting and admin- Amendment No. 8 by Mr. BISHOP of $17.51 in the price of a barrel of oil, and istration, and for other purposes, had Utah. they go on to say nothing in the world come to no resolution thereon. happened, that traders were astonished Amendment No. 10 by Mr. DEFAZIO of and horrified with the volatility, and f Oregon. this should really settle the argument RECESS The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes whether this is speculation or fun- the minimum time for any electronic The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- vote after the first vote in this series. damentals at work. There is massive ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair speculation in this market. declares the House in recess for a pe- AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. WITTMAN Even the chairman of ExxonMobil riod of less than 15 minutes. The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished says that a good deal of the price being Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 53 business is the request for a recorded paid at the pump has to do with specu- minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- vote on amendment No. 1 printed in lation. We can whistle past the grave- cess. House Report 113–493 by the gentleman yard and continue to bow to Wall from Virginia (Mr. WITTMAN), on which f Street and defer to them, but this is further proceedings were postponed and the reality. I wish that we would do b 1102 on which the ayes prevailed by voice something about it, but I fear we won’t AFTER RECESS vote. because they are very generous in The Clerk will redesignate the even-numbered years. The recess having expired, the House amendment. was called to order by the Speaker pro I yield back the balance of my time. The Clerk redesignated the amend- tempore (Mr. WOODALL) at 11 o’clock Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. ment. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of and 2 minutes a.m. RECORDED VOTE my time. f Since it was established in earlier de- The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote bate that the gentleman from Oregon LOWERING GASOLINE PRICES TO has been demanded. is a Red Sox fan, let me quote here FUEL AN AMERICA THAT WORKS A recorded vote was ordered. from the Massachusetts Institute of ACT OF 2014 The vote was taken by electronic de- Technology, which of course they are The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- vice, and there were—ayes 244, noes 172, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and ant to House Resolution 641 and rule not voting 16, as follows:

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It was Barrow (GA) Green, Gene Poe (TX) Edwards Lowenthal Sanchez, Loretta Engel Lowey Sarbanes well earned. We fought hard, but we Barton Griffin (AR) Pompeo ended up this year in second place—one Benishek Griffith (VA) Posey Enyart Lujan Grisham Schakowsky Eshoo (NM) Schiff Bentivolio Guthrie Price (GA) game behind. That is not bad, but it is Esty Luja´ n, Ben Ray Schneider Bilirakis Hall Rahall not first place. Farr (NM) Schwartz Bishop (GA) Harper Reed Fattah Lynch Scott (VA) We had some great players on our Bishop (UT) Harris Reichert Foster Maffei Scott, David EVIN RADY Black Hastings (WA) Renacci team. Our MVP, K B , was two Frankel (FL) Maloney, Serrano Blackburn Heck (NV) Ribble for three. He made CEDRIC sweat a lit- Fudge Carolyn Sewell (AL) Boustany Hensarling Rice (SC) Gabbard Maloney, Sean Shea-Porter tle bit. Brady (TX) Herrera Beutler Rigell Garcia Matsui Sherman JEFF FLAKE, our Senator from Ari- Bridenstine Holding Roby Grayson McCarthy (NY) Sinema Brooks (AL) Hudson Roe (TN) zona, stepped on third on a hard smash Grijalva McDermott Sires Brooks (IN) Huelskamp Rogers (AL) and made a throw to Mr. ROONEY at Gutie´rrez McGovern Slaughter Broun (GA) Huizenga (MI) Rogers (KY) first base for a double play. We threw a Buchanan Hultgren Hahn McNerney Smith (NJ) Rogers (MI) Hanabusa Meeks Smith (WA) man out at the plate. Mr. SHIMKUS Bucshon Hunter Rohrabacher Burgess Hurt Hastings (FL) Meng Speier came in as a relief pitcher and shut the Rokita Heck (WA) Michaud Swalwell (CA) Byrne Issa Rooney Democrats down for several innings. So Calvert Jackson Lee Higgins Moore Takano Ros-Lehtinen Himes Moran Thompson (CA) we had some bright spots. Camp Jenkins Roskam Campbell Johnson (OH) Hinojosa Murphy (FL) Thompson (MS) The sixth victory in a row was well Ross Holt Nadler Tierney Cantor Johnson, Sam Rothfus earned, but I will say that trophy is on Capito Jolly Honda Neal Titus Royce loan. It is not permanently on that side Carter Jones Horsford Negrete McLeod Tonko Runyan Cassidy Jordan Hoyer Nolan Tsongas of the aisle. Ryan (WI) Chabot Joyce Huffman O’Rourke Van Hollen Salmon While you have won six games in a Chaffetz Kelly (PA) Israel Pallone Vargas Sanford row, we have won about 60 votes in a Clawson (FL) King (IA) Jeffries Pascrell Vela´ zquez Scalise Coble King (NY) Johnson (GA) Pastor (AZ) Visclosky row here on the House floor. Schock Coffman Kingston Johnson, E. B. Payne Walz Mr. DOYLE. I will tell the gentleman Schrader Cole Kinzinger (IL) Kaptur Pelosi Wasserman Schweikert that won’t be permanent either. Collins (GA) Kline Keating Perlmutter Schultz Scott, Austin Collins (NY) Labrador Kelly (IL) Peters (CA) Waters Mr. BARTON. We are willing to bet Conaway LaMalfa Sensenbrenner Kennedy Peters (MI) Waxman some money on that for a little bit. Cook Lamborn Sessions Kildee Pingree (ME) Welch In any event, charity was the big Cooper Lance Shimkus Kind Pocan Yarmuth Shuster winner. As you pointed out, we set a Costa Lankford NOT VOTING—16 Cotton Latham Simpson record for money raised for the Wash- Cramer Latta Smith (MO) Clarke (NY) Kirkpatrick Polis ington Literacy Center; the Boys and Crawford Lipinski Smith (NE) Ellison McCollum Rangel Girls Club of Washington, D.C.; and the Crenshaw Long Smith (TX) Grimm Miller, George Thompson (PA) Cuellar Lucas Southerland Hanna Napolitano Wilson (FL) Dream Foundation for the Nationals. Culberson Luetkemeyer Stewart Hartzler Noem I wish to congratulate you, Mr. Daines Lummis Stivers Kilmer Nunnelee DOYLE, and your team. Stockman Davis, Rodney Marchant 1133 To my Republican players: I am very Denham Marino Stutzman b Dent Massie Terry Messrs. PAYNE and DANNY DAVIS proud of you. Our guys played hard and DeSantis Matheson Thornberry of Illinois changed their vote from practiced hard. I will say we graciously DesJarlais McAllister Tiberi suffered being on the wrong end of the Diaz-Balart McCarthy (CA) Tipton ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Duffy McCaul Turner Messrs. SHUSTER and MCINTYRE score once again. Duncan (SC) McClintock Upton changed their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Congratulations to MIKE DOYLE and Duncan (TN) McHenry Valadao So the amendment was agreed to. the Democrats. Ellmers McIntyre Veasey The result of the vote was announced Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Chairman, I yield Farenthold McKeon Vela Fincher McKinley Wagner as above recorded. back the balance of my time. Fitzpatrick McMorris Walberg (By unanimous consent, Mr. DOYLE AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. LOWENTHAL Fleischmann Rodgers Walden was allowed to speak out of order.) Fleming Meadows Walorski The Acting CHAIR (Mr. YODER). 53RD ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME Flores Meehan Weber (TX) Without objection, 2-minute voting Forbes Messer Webster (FL) Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Chairman, I want to will continue. Fortenberry Mica Wenstrup start off by congratulating our Repub- There was no objection. Foxx Miller (FL) Westmoreland lican opponents for putting up a hard- Franks (AZ) Miller (MI) Whitfield The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Frelinghuysen Miller, Gary Williams fought game in last night’s Congres- business is the demand for a recorded Gallego Mullin Wilson (SC) sional Roll Call game. vote on the amendment offered by the Garamendi Mulvaney Wittman As you know, we broke two records. gentleman from California (Mr. Gardner Murphy (PA) Wolf Last night, we broke an attendance LOWENTHAL) on which further pro- Garrett Neugebauer Womack record and a record for the amount of Gerlach Nugent Woodall ceedings were postponed and on which money raised for the charities. We Gibbs Nunes Yoder the noes prevailed by voice vote. Gibson Olson Yoho raised over $400,000 for three charities. The Clerk will redesignate the Gingrey (GA) Owens Young (AK) They were the real winners last night. Gohmert Palazzo Young (IN) I want to congratulate the Demo- amendment. cratic baseball team. This is our sixth The Clerk redesignated the amend- NOES—172 ment. Barber Bustos Clark (MA) victory in a row, not that we are count- Bass Butterfield Clay ing. Our guys played a hard-fought RECORDED VOTE Beatty Capps Cleaver game. The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Becerra Capuano Clyburn I want to very quickly single out two has been demanded. Bera (CA) Ca´ rdenas Cohen Bishop (NY) Carney Connolly people that I think really made a dif- A recorded vote was ordered. Blumenauer Carson (IN) Conyers ference. They both played second base. The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Bonamici Cartwright Courtney One was RAUL RUIZ, our MVP, who minute vote. Brady (PA) Castor (FL) Crowley made some outstanding plays; and sec- The vote was taken by electronic de- Braley (IA) Castro (TX) Cummings Brown (FL) Chu Davis (CA) ond, our co-MVP, LINDA SA´ NCHEZ, vice, and there were—ayes 179, noes 232, Brownley (CA) Cicilline Davis, Danny brought the crowd to its feet. not voting 21, as follows:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5800 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 26, 2014 [Roll No. 361] Huizenga (MI) Messer Sanford Castro (TX) Jeffries Peters (MI) Hultgren Mica Scalise Cicilline Johnson (GA) Pingree (ME) AYES—179 Hunter Miller (FL) Schock Clark (MA) Johnson, E. B. Pocan Barber Green, Al Pallone Hurt Miller (MI) Schweikert Clay Kaptur Price (NC) Bass Green, Gene Pascrell Issa Miller, Gary Scott, Austin Cleaver Keating Quigley Beatty Grijalva Pastor (AZ) Jenkins Mullin Sensenbrenner Clyburn Kelly (IL) Rahall Becerra Gutie´rrez Payne Johnson (OH) Mulvaney Sessions Cohen Kennedy Richmond Johnson, Sam Murphy (PA) Connolly Kildee Bera (CA) Hahn Perlmutter Shimkus Roybal-Allard Jolly Neugebauer Conyers Kind Bishop (NY) Hanabusa Peters (CA) Shuster Ruiz Jones Nugent Cooper Kuster Blumenauer Hastings (FL) Peters (MI) Simpson Ruppersberger Bonamici Heck (WA) Jordan Nunes Smith (MO) Courtney Lance Rush Pingree (ME) Joyce Olson Crowley Langevin Brady (PA) Higgins Pocan Smith (NE) Ryan (OH) Kelly (PA) Owens Cummings Larsen (WA) ´ Braley (IA) Himes Price (NC) Smith (NJ) Sanchez, Linda Brown (FL) Holt Kind Palazzo Davis (CA) Larson (CT) Quigley Smith (TX) T. Brownley (CA) Honda King (IA) Paulsen Southerland Davis, Danny Lee (CA) Sanchez, Loretta Rahall King (NY) Pearce DeGette Levin Bustos Horsford Stewart Sarbanes Richmond Kingston Perry Delaney Lewis Butterfield Huffman Stivers Schakowsky Roybal-Allard Kinzinger (IL) Peterson DeLauro Lipinski Capps Israel Stockman Schiff Ruiz Kline Petri DelBene LoBiondo Capuano Jackson Lee Stutzman Schneider Ruppersberger Labrador Pittenger Deutch Loebsack Ca´ rdenas Jeffries Terry Schrader Rush LaMalfa Pitts Dingell Lofgren Carney Johnson (GA) Thornberry Schwartz Ryan (OH) Lamborn Poe (TX) Doggett Lowenthal Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Tiberi Scott (VA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Lance Pompeo Doyle Lowey Cartwright Kaptur Scott, David T. Lankford Posey Tipton Duckworth Lujan Grisham Castor (FL) Keating Turner Serrano Sanchez, Loretta Latham Price (GA) Edwards (NM) Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Upton Sewell (AL) Cicilline Kennedy Sarbanes Latta Reed Engel Luja´ n, Ben Ray Valadao Shea-Porter Clark (MA) Kildee Schakowsky LoBiondo Reichert Enyart (NM) Wagner Sherman Clay Kuster Schiff Long Renacci Eshoo Lynch Walberg Sinema Cleaver Langevin Schneider Lucas Ribble Esty Maffei Walden Sires Clyburn Larsen (WA) Schrader Luetkemeyer Rice (SC) Farr Maloney, Walorski Slaughter Cohen Larson (CT) Schwartz Lummis Rigell Fattah Carolyn Weber (TX) Smith (NJ) Connolly Lee (CA) Marchant Roby Foster Maloney, Sean Scott (VA) Webster (FL) Smith (WA) Conyers Levin Marino Roe (TN) Frankel (FL) Matsui Scott, David Wenstrup Speier Cooper Lewis Massie Rogers (AL) Fudge McCarthy (NY) Serrano Westmoreland Swalwell (CA) Courtney Lipinski Matheson Rogers (KY) Gabbard McDermott Sewell (AL) Takano Crowley Loebsack McAllister Rogers (MI) Whitfield Gallego McGovern Shea-Porter Thompson (CA) Cummings Lofgren McCarthy (CA) Rohrabacher Williams Garamendi McIntyre Sherman Thompson (MS) Davis (CA) Lowenthal McCaul Rooney Wilson (SC) Garcia McNerney Sinema Tierney Davis, Danny Lowey McClintock Ros-Lehtinen Wittman Gibson Meeks Sires Titus DeFazio Lujan Grisham McHenry Roskam Wolf Grayson Meng Slaughter Tonko DeGette (NM) McKeon Ross Womack Green, Al Michaud Smith (WA) Tsongas Delaney Luja´ n, Ben Ray McKinley Rothfus Woodall Green, Gene Moore Speier Van Hollen DeLauro (NM) McMorris Royce Yoder Grijalva Moran Swalwell (CA) Vargas DelBene Lynch Rodgers Runyan Yoho Gutie´rrez Murphy (FL) Takano Deutch Maffei Meadows Ryan (WI) Young (AK) Hahn Nadler Veasey Thompson (CA) Dingell Maloney, Meehan Salmon Young (IN) Hanabusa Neal Vela Thompson (MS) ´ Doggett Carolyn Hastings (FL) Negrete McLeod Velazquez Tierney NOT VOTING—21 Doyle Maloney, Sean Heck (WA) Nolan Visclosky Duckworth Matsui Titus Chu Hinojosa Noem Higgins O’Rourke Walz Edwards McCarthy (NY) Tonko Clarke (NY) Hoyer Nunnelee Himes Owens Wasserman Engel McDermott Tsongas Coble Kilmer Pelosi Holt Pallone Schultz Enyart McGovern Van Hollen Ellison Kirkpatrick Polis Honda Pascrell Waters Eshoo McIntyre Vargas Grimm McCollum Rangel Horsford Pastor (AZ) Waxman Esty McNerney Veasey Hanna Miller, George Rokita Huffman Payne Welch Farr Meeks Vela Hartzler Napolitano Thompson (PA) Israel Perlmutter Wilson (FL) Fattah Meng Vela´ zquez Jackson Lee Peters (CA) Yarmuth Visclosky Fitzpatrick Michaud b 1142 NOES—227 Foster Moore Walz Frankel (FL) Moran Wasserman So the amendment was rejected. Aderholt Costa Griffin (AR) Fudge Murphy (FL) Schultz The result of the vote was announced Amash Cotton Griffith (VA) Gabbard Nadler Waters Amodei Cramer Guthrie Gallego Neal Waxman as above recorded. Bachmann Crawford Hall Garamendi Negrete McLeod Welch AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MRS. CAPPS Bachus Crenshaw Harper Garcia Nolan Wilson (FL) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Barletta Cuellar Harris Grayson O’Rourke Yarmuth Barr Culberson Hastings (WA) business is the demand for a recorded Barton Daines Heck (NV) NOES—232 vote on the amendment offered by the Benishek Davis, Rodney Hensarling Bentivolio Denham Herrera Beutler Aderholt Cassidy Flores gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Bilirakis Dent Holding Amash Chabot Forbes CAPPS) on which further proceedings Bishop (GA) DeSantis Hudson Amodei Chaffetz Fortenberry were postponed and on which the noes Bishop (UT) DesJarlais Huelskamp Bachmann Clawson (FL) Foxx Black Diaz-Balart Huizenga (MI) Bachus Coffman Franks (AZ) prevailed by voice vote. Blackburn Duffy Hultgren Barletta Cole Frelinghuysen The Clerk will redesignate the Boustany Duncan (SC) Hunter Barr Collins (GA) Gardner amendment. Brady (TX) Duncan (TN) Hurt Barrow (GA) Collins (NY) Garrett Bridenstine Ellmers Issa Barton Conaway Gerlach The Clerk redesignated the amend- Brooks (AL) Farenthold Jenkins Benishek Cook Gibbs ment. Brooks (IN) Fincher Johnson (OH) Bentivolio Costa Gibson RECORDED VOTE Broun (GA) Fitzpatrick Johnson, Sam Bilirakis Cotton Gingrey (GA) Buchanan Fleischmann Jolly Bishop (GA) Cramer Gohmert The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bucshon Fleming Jones Bishop (UT) Crawford Goodlatte has been demanded. Burgess Flores Jordan Black Crenshaw Gosar A recorded vote was ordered. Byrne Forbes Joyce Blackburn Cuellar Gowdy Calvert Fortenberry Kelly (PA) Boustany Culberson Granger The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Camp Foxx King (IA) Brady (TX) Daines Graves (GA) minute vote. Campbell Franks (AZ) King (NY) Bridenstine Davis, Rodney Graves (MO) The vote was taken by electronic de- Cantor Frelinghuysen Kingston Brooks (AL) Denham Griffin (AR) vice, and there were—ayes 183, noes 227, Capito Gardner Kinzinger (IL) Brooks (IN) Dent Griffith (VA) Carter Garrett Kline Broun (GA) DeSantis Guthrie not voting 22, as follows: Cassidy Gerlach Labrador Buchanan DesJarlais Hall [Roll No. 362] Chabot Gibbs LaMalfa Bucshon Diaz-Balart Harper Chaffetz Gingrey (GA) Lamborn Burgess Duffy Harris AYES—183 Clawson (FL) Gohmert Lankford Byrne Duncan (SC) Hastings (WA) Barber Bonamici Capps Coffman Goodlatte Latham Calvert Duncan (TN) Heck (NV) Barrow (GA) Brady (PA) Capuano Cole Gosar Latta Camp Ellmers Hensarling Bass Braley (IA) Ca´ rdenas Collins (GA) Gowdy Long Campbell Farenthold Herrera Beutler Beatty Brown (FL) Carney Collins (NY) Granger Lucas Cantor Fincher Holding Bera (CA) Brownley (CA) Carson (IN) Conaway Graves (GA) Luetkemeyer Capito Fleischmann Hudson Bishop (NY) Bustos Cartwright Cook Graves (MO) Lummis Carter Fleming Huelskamp Blumenauer Butterfield Castor (FL)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5801 Marchant Poe (TX) Simpson Enyart Lipinski Ruppersberger Palazzo Roskam Thornberry Marino Pompeo Smith (MO) Eshoo Loebsack Rush Paulsen Ross Tiberi Massie Posey Smith (NE) Esty Lofgren Ryan (OH) Pearce Rothfus Tipton Matheson Price (GA) Smith (TX) Farr Lowenthal Sa´ nchez, Linda Perry Royce Turner McAllister Reed Southerland Fattah Lowey T. Petri Runyan Upton McCarthy (CA) Reichert Stewart Foster Lujan Grisham Sanchez, Loretta Pittenger Ryan (WI) Valadao McCaul Renacci Stivers Frankel (FL) (NM) Sanford Pitts Salmon Wagner McClintock Ribble Stockman Fudge Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sarbanes Poe (TX) Scalise Walberg McHenry Rice (SC) Stutzman Gabbard (NM) Schakowsky Pompeo Schock Walden McKeon Rigell Terry Posey Schweikert Gallego Maffei Schiff Walorski McKinley Roby Thornberry Garamendi Maloney, Price (GA) Scott, Austin Schneider Weber (TX) McMorris Roe (TN) Tiberi Garcia Carolyn Reed Sensenbrenner Schrader Webster (FL) Rodgers Rogers (AL) Tipton Grayson Maloney, Sean Reichert Sessions Wenstrup Meadows Rogers (KY) Turner Green, Al Matheson Schwartz Renacci Shimkus Westmoreland Meehan Rogers (MI) Upton Green, Gene Matsui Scott (VA) Ribble Shuster Whitfield Messer Rohrabacher Valadao Grijalva McCarthy (NY) Scott, David Rice (SC) Simpson Mica Rokita Wagner Hahn McDermott Serrano Rigell Smith (MO) Williams Miller (FL) Rooney Walberg Hanabusa McGovern Sewell (AL) Roby Smith (NE) Wilson (SC) Miller (MI) Ros-Lehtinen Walden Hastings (FL) McNerney Shea-Porter Roe (TN) Smith (NJ) Wittman Miller, Gary Roskam Walorski Heck (NV) Meeks Sherman Rogers (AL) Smith (TX) Wolf Mullin Ross Weber (TX) Heck (WA) Meng Sinema Rogers (KY) Southerland Womack Mulvaney Rothfus Webster (FL) Higgins Michaud Sires Rogers (MI) Stewart Woodall Murphy (PA) Royce Wenstrup Himes Moore Slaughter Rohrabacher Stivers Yoder Neugebauer Runyan Westmoreland Holt Moran Smith (WA) Rokita Stockman Yoho Nugent Ryan (WI) Whitfield Honda Murphy (FL) Speier Rooney Stutzman Young (AK) Nunes Salmon Williams Horsford Nadler Swalwell (CA) Ros-Lehtinen Terry Young (IN) Olson Sanford Wilson (SC) Hoyer Neal Takano NOT VOTING—21 Palazzo Scalise Wittman Huffman Negrete McLeod Thompson (CA) Paulsen Schock Wolf Israel Nolan Thompson (MS) Becerra Gutie´rrez Miller, George Pearce Schweikert Womack Jackson Lee O’Rourke Tierney Chu Hanna Napolitano Perry Scott, Austin Woodall Jeffries Owens Titus Clarke (NY) Hartzler Noem Peterson Sensenbrenner Yoder Johnson (GA) Pallone Tonko Coble Hinojosa Nunnelee Petri Sessions Yoho Johnson, E. B. Pascrell Tsongas Ellison Kilmer Polis Pittenger Shimkus Young (AK) Jolly Pastor (AZ) Van Hollen Gohmert Kirkpatrick Rangel Pitts Shuster Young (IN) Jones Payne Grimm McCollum Thompson (PA) Vargas Kaptur Pelosi NOT VOTING—22 Keating Perlmutter Veasey b 1150 Vela Becerra Hartzler Noem Kelly (IL) Peters (CA) Vela´ zquez Chu Hinojosa Nunnelee Kennedy Peters (MI) So the amendment was rejected. Visclosky Clarke (NY) Hoyer Pelosi Kildee Peterson The result of the vote was announced Walz Coble Kilmer Polis Kind Pingree (ME) Wasserman as above recorded. DeFazio Kirkpatrick Rangel Kuster Pocan Schultz AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. Ellison McCollum Thompson (PA) Langevin Price (NC) Grimm Miller, George Larsen (WA) Quigley Waters BLUMENAUER Hanna Napolitano Larson (CT) Rahall Waxman The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Welch Lee (CA) Richmond business is the demand for a recorded 1146 Levin Roybal-Allard Wilson (FL) b Lewis Ruiz Yarmuth vote on the amendment offered by the So the amendment was rejected. gentleman from Oregon (Mr. BLU- The result of the vote was announced NOES—223 MENAUER) on which further proceedings as above recorded. Aderholt DeSantis Johnson, Sam were postponed and on which the ayes Amodei DesJarlais Jordan prevailed by voice vote. AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. DEUTCH Bachmann Diaz-Balart Joyce The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Bachus Duffy Kelly (PA) The Clerk will redesignate the business is the demand for a recorded Barletta Duncan (SC) King (IA) amendment. Barr Duncan (TN) King (NY) The Clerk redesignated the amend- vote on the amendment offered by the Barton Ellmers Kingston gentleman from Florida (Mr. DEUTCH) Benishek Farenthold Kinzinger (IL) ment. on which further proceedings were Bentivolio Fincher Kline RECORDED VOTE postponed and on which the noes pre- Bilirakis Fitzpatrick Labrador The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bishop (UT) Fleischmann LaMalfa vailed by voice vote. Black Fleming Lamborn has been demanded. The Clerk will redesignate the Blackburn Flores Lance A recorded vote was ordered. amendment. Boustany Forbes Lankford The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Brady (TX) Fortenberry Latham The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bridenstine Foxx Latta minute vote. ment. Brooks (AL) Franks (AZ) LoBiondo The vote was taken by electronic de- RECORDED VOTE Brooks (IN) Frelinghuysen Long vice, and there were—ayes 179, noes 229, Broun (GA) Gardner Lucas not voting 24, as follows: The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Buchanan Garrett Luetkemeyer has been demanded. Bucshon Gerlach Lummis [Roll No. 364] A recorded vote was ordered. Burgess Gibbs Lynch AYES—179 Byrne Gibson Marchant The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Calvert Gingrey (GA) Marino Bass Connolly Foster minute vote. Camp Goodlatte Massie Beatty Conyers Frankel (FL) The vote was taken by electronic de- Campbell Gosar McAllister Bera (CA) Cooper Fudge Bishop (NY) Courtney Gabbard vice, and there were—ayes 188, noes 223, Cantor Gowdy McCarthy (CA) Capito Granger McCaul Blumenauer Crowley Garamendi not voting 21, as follows: Ca´ rdenas Graves (GA) McClintock Bonamici Cummings Gibson [Roll No. 363] Carter Graves (MO) McHenry Brady (PA) Davis (CA) Grayson Cassidy Griffin (AR) McIntyre Braley (IA) Davis, Danny Green, Al AYES—188 Chabot Griffith (VA) McKeon Brown (FL) DeFazio Grijalva Amash Capuano Crowley Chaffetz Guthrie McKinley Brownley (CA) DeGette Gutie´rrez Barber Carney Cuellar Clawson (FL) Hall McMorris Bustos Delaney Hahn Barrow (GA) Carson (IN) Cummings Coffman Harper Rodgers Butterfield DeLauro Hanabusa Bass Cartwright Davis (CA) Cole Harris Meadows Capps DelBene Hastings (FL) Beatty Castor (FL) Davis, Danny Collins (GA) Hastings (WA) Meehan Capuano Deutch Heck (WA) Bera (CA) Castro (TX) DeFazio Collins (NY) Hensarling Messer Ca´ rdenas Dingell Higgins Bishop (GA) Cicilline DeGette Conaway Herrera Beutler Mica Carney Doggett Himes Bishop (NY) Clark (MA) Delaney Cook Holding Miller (FL) Carson (IN) Doyle Holt Blumenauer Clay DeLauro Cotton Hudson Miller (MI) Cartwright Duckworth Honda Bonamici Cleaver DelBene Cramer Huelskamp Miller, Gary Castor (FL) Edwards Horsford Brady (PA) Clyburn Deutch Crawford Huizenga (MI) Mullin Castro (TX) Engel Hoyer Braley (IA) Cohen Dingell Crenshaw Hultgren Mulvaney Cicilline Enyart Huffman Brown (FL) Connolly Doggett Culberson Hunter Murphy (PA) Clark (MA) Eshoo Israel Brownley (CA) Conyers Doyle Daines Hurt Neugebauer Clay Esty Jackson Lee Bustos Cooper Duckworth Davis, Rodney Issa Nugent Cleaver Farr Jeffries Butterfield Costa Edwards Denham Jenkins Nunes Clyburn Fattah Johnson (GA) Capps Courtney Engel Dent Johnson (OH) Olson Cohen Fitzpatrick Johnson, E. B.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5802 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 26, 2014 Jones Meng Schrader Ryan (WI) Stewart Weber (TX) Graves (MO) McHenry Runyan Kaptur Michaud Schwartz Salmon Stockman Webster (FL) Green, Gene McIntyre Ryan (WI) Keating Moore Scott (VA) Sanford Stutzman Wenstrup Griffin (AR) McKeon Salmon Kelly (IL) Moran Scott, David Scalise Terry Westmoreland Griffith (VA) McKinley Sanchez, Loretta Kennedy Murphy (FL) Serrano Schock Thornberry Whitfield Guthrie McMorris Sanford Kildee Nadler Sewell (AL) Schweikert Tiberi Williams Hall Rodgers Scalise Kind Neal Shea-Porter Scott, Austin Tipton Wilson (SC) Harper Meadows Schock Kuster Negrete McLeod Sherman Sensenbrenner Turner Wittman Harris Meehan Schweikert Sessions Upton Hastings (WA) Messer Langevin Nolan Sinema Wolf Scott, Austin Larsen (WA) O’Rourke Shimkus Valadao Heck (NV) Mica Sires Womack Sensenbrenner Larson (CT) Pallone Shuster Veasey Hensarling Miller (FL) Slaughter Woodall Sessions Lee (CA) Pascrell Simpson Vela Herrera Beutler Miller (MI) Smith (NJ) Yoder Shimkus Levin Pastor (AZ) Smith (MO) Wagner Himes Miller, Gary Shuster Lewis Payne Smith (WA) Smith (NE) Walberg Yoho Holding Mullin Speier Young (AK) Simpson Lipinski Pelosi Smith (TX) Walden Hudson Mulvaney Smith (MO) Swalwell (CA) Southerland Young (IN) Huelskamp Murphy (PA) LoBiondo Perlmutter Walorski Smith (NE) Takano Huizenga (MI) Neugebauer Loebsack Peters (CA) Smith (NJ) Lofgren Peters (MI) Thompson (CA) NOT VOTING—24 Hultgren Nugent Smith (TX) Lowenthal Pingree (ME) Thompson (MS) Hunter Nunes Becerra Hanna Noem Southerland Lowey Pocan Tierney Hurt Olson Chu Hartzler Nunnelee Speier Lujan Grisham Price (NC) Titus Issa Owens Clarke (NY) Hinojosa Poe (TX) Stewart (NM) Quigley Tonko Coble Kilmer Polis Jenkins Palazzo Stivers Luja´ n, Ben Ray Rahall Ellison Kirkpatrick Posey Johnson (OH) Paulsen Tsongas Stockman (NM) Richmond Fortenberry McCollum Rangel Johnson, Sam Pearce Van Hollen Stutzman Lynch Roybal-Allard Garcia Miller, George Stivers Jolly Perry Vargas Terry Maffei Ruiz Grimm Napolitano Thompson (PA) Jones Peterson Vela´ zquez Thornberry Maloney, Ruppersberger Visclosky Jordan Petri Carolyn Joyce Pittenger Tiberi Rush Walz Maloney, Sean Ryan (OH) b 1153 Kelly (PA) Pitts Tipton Wasserman Matsui Sa´ nchez, Linda King (IA) Poe (TX) Tonko Schultz So the amendment was rejected. McCarthy (NY) T. King (NY) Pompeo Turner McDermott Sanchez, Loretta Waters The result of the vote was announced Kingston Posey Upton McGovern Sarbanes Waxman as above recorded. Kinzinger (IL) Price (GA) Valadao Welch Kline Rahall Vela McIntyre Schakowsky PERSONAL EXPLANATION McNerney Schiff Wilson (FL) Labrador Reed Wagner Meeks Schneider Yarmuth Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Chair, on rollcall Nos. LaMalfa Reichert Walberg 361, 362, 363, and 364, had I been present, Lamborn Renacci Walden Walorski NOES—229 I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on all four (4) Lance Ribble Lankford Rice (SC) Weber (TX) Aderholt Farenthold Lucas amendments. Latham Rigell Webster (FL) Amash Fincher Luetkemeyer AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. BISHOP OF Latta Roby Wenstrup Amodei Fleischmann Lummis Westmoreland UTAH LoBiondo Roe (TN) Bachmann Fleming Marchant Long Rogers (AL) Whitfield Bachus Flores Marino The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Lucas Rogers (KY) Williams Barber Forbes Massie business is the demand for a recorded Luetkemeyer Rogers (MI) Wilson (SC) Barletta Foxx Matheson vote on the amendment offered by the Marchant Rohrabacher Wittman Barr Franks (AZ) McAllister Marino Rokita Wolf Barrow (GA) Frelinghuysen McCarthy (CA) gentleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) on Massie Rooney Womack Barton Gallego McCaul which further proceedings were post- Matheson Ros-Lehtinen Woodall Benishek Gardner McClintock poned and on which the ayes prevailed McAllister Roskam Yoder Bentivolio Garrett McHenry by voice vote. McCarthy (CA) Ross Yoho Bilirakis Gerlach McKeon McCaul Rothfus Young (AK) Bishop (GA) Gibbs McKinley The Clerk will redesignate the McClintock Royce Young (IN) Bishop (UT) Gingrey (GA) McMorris amendment. Black Gohmert Rodgers NOES—173 Blackburn Goodlatte The Clerk redesignated the amend- Meadows Barber Edwards Lee (CA) Boustany Gosar ment. Meehan Bass Engel Levin Brady (TX) Gowdy Messer RECORDED VOTE Beatty Enyart Lewis Bridenstine Granger Mica Bera (CA) Eshoo Lipinski Brooks (AL) Graves (GA) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Miller (FL) Bishop (NY) Esty Loebsack Brooks (IN) Graves (MO) Miller (MI) has been demanded. Blumenauer Farr Lofgren Broun (GA) Green, Gene Miller, Gary A recorded vote was ordered. Bonamici Fattah Lowenthal Buchanan Griffin (AR) Mullin Brady (PA) Foster Lowey Bucshon Griffith (VA) The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Mulvaney Braley (IA) Frankel (FL) Lujan Grisham Burgess Guthrie minute vote. Murphy (PA) Brown (FL) Fudge (NM) Byrne Hall Neugebauer The vote was taken by electronic de- Brownley (CA) Gabbard Luja´ n, Ben Ray Calvert Harper Nugent vice, and there were—ayes 241, noes 173, Bustos Garamendi (NM) Camp Harris Nunes Butterfield Garcia Lummis Campbell Hastings (WA) not voting 18, as follows: Olson Capps Gibson Lynch Cantor Heck (NV) Owens [Roll No. 365] Capuano Grayson Maffei Capito Hensarling Palazzo Ca´ rdenas Green, Al Maloney, Carter Herrera Beutler AYES—241 Paulsen Carney Grijalva Carolyn Cassidy Holding Aderholt Campbell Diaz-Balart Pearce Carson (IN) Gutie´rrez Maloney, Sean Chabot Hudson Amash Cantor Duffy Perry Cartwright Hahn Matsui Chaffetz Huelskamp Amodei Capito Duncan (SC) Peterson Castor (FL) Hanabusa McCarthy (NY) Clawson (FL) Huizenga (MI) Bachmann Carter Duncan (TN) Petri Cicilline Hastings (FL) McDermott Coffman Hultgren Bachus Cassidy Ellmers Pittenger Clark (MA) Heck (WA) McGovern Cole Hunter Barletta Castro (TX) Farenthold Pitts Clay Higgins McNerney Collins (GA) Hurt Barr Chabot Fincher Pompeo Cleaver Hinojosa Meeks Collins (NY) Issa Barrow (GA) Chaffetz Fitzpatrick Price (GA) Clyburn Holt Meng Conaway Jenkins Barton Clawson (FL) Fleischmann Reed Cohen Honda Michaud Cook Johnson (OH) Benishek Coffman Fleming Reichert Connolly Horsford Moore Costa Johnson, Sam Bentivolio Cole Flores Renacci Conyers Hoyer Moran Cotton Jolly Bilirakis Collins (GA) Forbes Ribble Cooper Huffman Murphy (FL) Cramer Jordan Bishop (GA) Collins (NY) Fortenberry Rice (SC) Courtney Israel Nadler Crawford Joyce Bishop (UT) Conaway Foxx Rigell Crowley Jackson Lee Neal Crenshaw Kelly (PA) Black Cook Franks (AZ) Roby Cummings Jeffries Negrete McLeod Cuellar King (IA) Blackburn Costa Frelinghuysen Roe (TN) Davis (CA) Johnson (GA) Nolan Culberson King (NY) Boustany Cotton Gallego Rogers (AL) Davis, Danny Johnson, E. B. O’Rourke Daines Kingston Brady (TX) Cramer Gardner Rogers (KY) DeFazio Kaptur Pallone Davis, Rodney Kinzinger (IL) Bridenstine Crawford Garrett Rogers (MI) DeGette Keating Pascrell Denham Kline Brooks (AL) Crenshaw Gerlach Rohrabacher Delaney Kelly (IL) Pastor (AZ) Dent Labrador Brooks (IN) Cuellar Gibbs Rokita DeLauro Kennedy Payne DeSantis LaMalfa Broun (GA) Culberson Gingrey (GA) Rooney DelBene Kildee Pelosi DesJarlais Lamborn Buchanan Daines Gohmert Ros-Lehtinen Deutch Kind Perlmutter Diaz-Balart Lance Bucshon Davis, Rodney Goodlatte Roskam Dingell Kuster Peters (CA) Duffy Lankford Burgess Denham Gosar Ross Doggett Langevin Peters (MI) Duncan (SC) Latham Byrne Dent Gowdy Rothfus Doyle Larsen (WA) Pingree (ME) Duncan (TN) Latta Calvert DeSantis Granger Royce Duckworth Larson (CT) Pocan Ellmers Long Runyan Camp DesJarlais Graves (GA)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5803 Price (NC) Scott (VA) Tsongas Fudge Lowenthal Rush Posey Salmon Turner Quigley Scott, David Van Hollen Gabbard Lujan Grisham Ryan (OH) Price (GA) Sanford Upton Richmond Serrano Vargas Gallego (NM) Sa´ nchez, Linda Reed Scalise Valadao Roybal-Allard Sewell (AL) Veasey Garamendi Luja´ n, Ben Ray T. Reichert Schock Wagner Ruiz Shea-Porter Vela´ zquez Garcia (NM) Sanchez, Loretta Renacci Schweikert Walberg Ruppersberger Sherman Visclosky Gibson Lynch Sarbanes Ribble Scott, Austin Walden Rush Sinema Walz Grayson Maffei Schakowsky Rice (SC) Sensenbrenner Walorski Ryan (OH) Sires Wasserman Green, Al Maloney, Schiff Rigell Sessions Weber (TX) Sa´ nchez, Linda Slaughter Roby Shimkus Schultz Green, Gene Carolyn Schneider Webster (FL) T. Smith (WA) Grijalva Maloney, Sean Roe (TN) Shuster Waters Schrader Wenstrup Sarbanes Swalwell (CA) Gutie´rrez Matsui Rogers (AL) Simpson Waxman Schwartz Westmoreland Schakowsky Takano Hahn McCarthy (NY) Rogers (KY) Smith (MO) Welch Scott (VA) Whitfield Schiff Thompson (CA) Hanabusa McDermott Rogers (MI) Smith (NE) Scott, David Williams Schneider Thompson (MS) Wilson (FL) Hastings (FL) McGovern Rohrabacher Smith (NJ) Yarmuth Serrano Wilson (SC) Schrader Tierney Heck (WA) McIntyre Sewell (AL) Rokita Smith (TX) Schwartz Titus Higgins McNerney Rooney Southerland Wittman Shea-Porter Wolf Himes Meeks Sherman Ros-Lehtinen Stewart NOT VOTING—18 Roskam Stockman Womack Hinojosa Meng Sinema Ross Stutzman Woodall Becerra Hanna Napolitano Holt Michaud Sires Honda Moore Rothfus Terry Yoder Chu Hartzler Noem Slaughter Horsford Moran Royce Thornberry Yoho Clarke (NY) Kilmer Nunnelee Smith (WA) Coble Kirkpatrick Polis Hoyer Murphy (FL) Runyan Tiberi Young (AK) Speier Ellison McCollum Rangel Huffman Nadler Ryan (WI) Tipton Young (IN) Swalwell (CA) Grimm Miller, George Thompson (PA) Israel Neal Takano Jackson Lee Negrete McLeod NOT VOTING—20 Thompson (CA) Jeffries O’Rourke Becerra Kilmer Nolan b 1157 Thompson (MS) Johnson (GA) Owens Clarke (NY) Kirkpatrick Nunnelee Tierney Johnson, E. B. Pallone Coble Lowey Polis So the amendment was agreed to. Titus Jones Pascrell Ellison McCollum Rangel The result of the vote was announced Tonko Kaptur Pastor (AZ) Grimm Miller, George Stivers as above recorded. Tsongas Keating Payne Hanna Napolitano Thompson (PA) Stated for: Kelly (IL) Pelosi Van Hollen Hartzler Noem Mrs. LUMMIS. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 365, Kennedy Perlmutter Vargas Kildee Peters (CA) Veasey b 1200 I inadvertently cast a no vote on Mr. BISHOP Kind Peters (MI) Vela So the amendment was rejected. of Utah’s Amendment #8. I intended to vote Kuster Peterson Vela´ zquez yes on the amendment, which prohibits the Langevin Pingree (ME) Visclosky The result of the vote was announced Administration from retroactively canceling en- Larsen (WA) Pocan Walz as above recorded. Larson (CT) Price (NC) Wasserman The Acting CHAIR. There being no ergy development leases based on information Lee (CA) Quigley Schultz further amendments, under the rule, never considered during the public comment Levin Rahall Waters the Committee rises. process. Lewis Richmond Waxman Welch Stated against: Lipinski Roybal-Allard Accordingly, the Committee rose; Loebsack Ruiz Wilson (FL) and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. POE Mr. TONKO. Mr. Chair, during rollcall vote Lofgren Ruppersberger Yarmuth of Texas) having assumed the chair, No. 365 on H.R. 4899, I mistakenly recorded Mr. YODER, Acting Chair of the Com- my vote as ‘‘yes’’ when I should have voted NOES—223 mittee of the Whole House on the state ‘‘no.’’ Aderholt Diaz-Balart King (NY) Amash Duffy Kingston of the Union, reported that that Com- AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MR. DEFAZIO Amodei Duncan (SC) Kinzinger (IL) mittee, having had under consideration The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Bachmann Duncan (TN) Kline the bill (H.R. 4899) to lower gasoline business is the demand for a recorded Bachus Ellmers Labrador Barletta Farenthold LaMalfa prices for the American family by in- vote on the amendment offered by the Barr Fincher Lamborn creasing domestic onshore and offshore gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) Barton Fleischmann Lance energy exploration and production, to on which further proceedings were Benishek Fleming Lankford streamline and improve onshore and postponed and on which the noes pre- Bentivolio Flores Latham Bilirakis Forbes Latta offshore energy permitting and admin- vailed by voice vote. Bishop (UT) Foxx LoBiondo istration, and for other purposes, and, The Clerk will redesignate the Black Franks (AZ) Long pursuant to House Resolution 641, he amendment. Blackburn Frelinghuysen Lucas Boustany Gardner Luetkemeyer reported the bill back to the House The Clerk redesignated the amend- Brady (TX) Garrett Lummis with an amendment adopted in the ment. Bridenstine Gerlach Marchant Committee of the Whole. RECORDED VOTE Brooks (AL) Gibbs Marino Brooks (IN) Gingrey (GA) Massie The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Broun (GA) Gohmert Matheson the rule, the previous question is or- has been demanded. Buchanan Goodlatte McAllister dered. A recorded vote was ordered. Bucshon Gosar McCarthy (CA) Is a separate vote demanded on the Burgess Gowdy McCaul The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Byrne Granger McClintock amendment reported from the Com- minute vote. Calvert Graves (GA) McHenry mittee of the Whole? If not, the ques- The vote was taken by electronic de- Camp Graves (MO) McKeon tion is on the amendment in the nature vice, and there were—ayes 189, noes 223, Campbell Griffin (AR) McKinley Cantor Griffith (VA) McMorris of a substitute, as amended. not voting 20, as follows: Capito Guthrie Rodgers The amendment was agreed to. [Roll No. 366] Carter Hall Meadows The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cassidy Harper Meehan question is on the engrossment and AYES—189 Chabot Harris Messer Barber Cartwright DeGette Chaffetz Hastings (WA) Mica third reading of the bill. Barrow (GA) Castor (FL) Delaney Clawson (FL) Heck (NV) Miller (FL) The bill was ordered to be engrossed Bass Castro (TX) DeLauro Coffman Hensarling Miller (MI) and read a third time, and was read the Beatty Chu DelBene Cole Herrera Beutler Miller, Gary third time. Bera (CA) Cicilline Deutch Collins (GA) Holding Mullin Bishop (GA) Clark (MA) Dingell Collins (NY) Hudson Mulvaney MOTION TO RECOMMIT Bishop (NY) Clay Doggett Conaway Huelskamp Murphy (PA) Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speak- Blumenauer Cleaver Doyle Cook Huizenga (MI) Neugebauer Bonamici Clyburn Duckworth Cooper Hultgren Nugent er, I have a motion to recommit at the Brady (PA) Cohen Edwards Cotton Hunter Nunes desk. Braley (IA) Connolly Engel Cramer Hurt Olson The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the Brown (FL) Conyers Enyart Crawford Issa Palazzo gentleman opposed to the bill? Brownley (CA) Costa Eshoo Crenshaw Jenkins Paulsen Bustos Courtney Esty Culberson Johnson (OH) Pearce Mr. BISHOP of New York. I am in its Butterfield Crowley Farr Daines Johnson, Sam Perry present form. Capps Cuellar Fattah Davis, Rodney Jolly Petri The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Capuano Cummings Fitzpatrick Denham Jordan Pittenger Clerk will report the motion to recom- Ca´ rdenas Davis (CA) Fortenberry Dent Joyce Pitts Carney Davis, Danny Foster DeSantis Kelly (PA) Poe (TX) mit. Carson (IN) DeFazio Frankel (FL) DesJarlais King (IA) Pompeo The Clerk read as follows:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5804 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 26, 2014 Mr. Bishop of New York moves to recom- Second, oil companies will not be This is a MTR that does none of that. mit the bill H.R. 4899 to the Committee on permitted to export U.S. oil or natural Vote against the MTR and the under- Natural Resources with instructions to re- gas, if doing so will increase domestic lying bill. port the same back to the House forthwith with the following amendment: prices of gasoline or home heating oil. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Page 59, at line 18 strike the closing In other words, if the government is of my time. quotation marks and the second period, and going to make drilling easier for the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without after line 18 insert the following: big oil companies, let’s make sure the objection, the previous question is or- ‘‘(F) ENSURING A FAIR RETURN FOR TAX- benefits are passed on to the American dered on the motion to recommit. PAYERS.—Subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) people, rather than the corporate bot- There was no objection. shall apply with respect to a permit applica- tom line or foreign consumers. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tion submitted by a major integrated oil We all want lower gas prices. In my company (as defined in section 167(h)(5)(B) of question is on the motion to recommit. the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) only if the district on Long Island, gas prices just went over $4 a gallon. That is almost a The question was taken; and the company enters into an agreement with the Speaker pro tempore announced that Secretary of the Interior under which the half a buck increase in the last 4 the noes appeared to have it. company is prohibited from claiming the do- months. Democrat or Republican, all of mestic production activities deduction under us recognize that lower gas prices are RECORDED VOTE section 199 of the Internal Revenue Code of desirable for American families. Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speak- 1986 with respect to activities conducted Let us also remember that the price er, I demand a recorded vote. under any permit issued pursuant to the ap- of oil results from a combination of plication.’’. A recorded vote was ordered. Add at the end the following: both supply and demand. As more and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- TITLE III—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS more Chinese nationals purchase cars, ant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- increased demand on the global gaso- SEC. 30001. PROTECTING AMERICAN CONSUMERS minute vote on the motion to recom- FROM HIGH ENERGY PRICES. line marketplace will lead to higher mit will be followed by a 5-minute vote Any lease issued pursuant to this Act gas prices, regardless of U.S. or inter- on passage of the bill, if ordered. shall specify that crude oil and natural gas national oil production. The vote was taken by electronic de- produced under such lease may be exported In fact, since 2010, China alone has vice, and there were—ayes 177, noes 235, only if the Secretary of the Interior deter- consumed about half of the extra oil not voting 20, as follows: mines that exporting such crude oil or nat- that has been produced during this cur- ural gas, respectively, will not increase the [Roll No. 367] price of gasoline or home heating oil for con- rent oil production boom. This bill will sumers in the United States. do nothing to actually lower prices at AYES—177 Mr. BISHOP of New York (during the the pump. Barber Grijalva Pallone Bass Gutie´rrez reading). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous Claiming this bill is a panacea to fix Pascrell the problem of sky-high prices is just Beatty Hahn Pastor (AZ) consent that we dispense with the read- Bera (CA) Hanabusa Payne ing. plain wrong. Without the protections Bishop (GA) Hastings (FL) Pelosi The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there contained within this motion to recom- Bishop (NY) Heck (WA) Perlmutter Blumenauer Higgins objection to the request of the gen- mit, the underlying bill could very well Peters (CA) Bonamici Himes Peters (MI) tleman from New York? result in lower prices at the pump in Brady (PA) Holt China and higher prices here at home. Pingree (ME) There was no objection. Braley (IA) Honda Pocan Brown (FL) Horsford Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speak- This is unacceptable and—I am sure— Price (NC) Brownley (CA) Hoyer not what my friends across the aisle Quigley er, I rise to offer a motion to recom- Bustos Huffman Rahall mit. This is the final amendment to have in mind. Butterfield Israel Richmond American energy independence is Capps Jackson Lee the bill, which will not kill the bill or Roybal-Allard send it back to committee. If adopted, more achievable than ever. In fact, do- Capuano Jeffries Ca´ rdenas Johnson (GA) Ruiz the bill will immediately be amended mestic oil production is at a 25-year Carney Johnson, E. B. Ruppersberger and proceed to final passage. high, while net imports are at a 29-year Carson (IN) Jones Rush The bill before us does not represent low. Let’s support the American middle Cartwright Kaptur Ryan (OH) ´ a substantive effort to empower Amer- class by adding these vital consumer Castor (FL) Keating Sanchez, Linda Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) T. ica’s middle class to move up the lad- protections to the underlying bill. I Chu Kennedy Sanchez, Loretta der of success or put Americans back urge passage of this motion to recom- Cicilline Kildee Sarbanes to work. Though creatively titled, it mit. Clark (MA) Kind Schakowsky Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Clay Kuster Schiff instead represents another effort by Cleaver Langevin Schneider the majority to look out for special in- of my time. Clyburn Larson (CT) Schwartz terests already doing well from a Tax Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. Cohen Lee (CA) Scott (VA) Code stacked against millions of our Speaker, I rise in opposition to the mo- Connolly Levin Scott, David tion to recommit. Conyers Lewis Serrano hardworking constituents. Cooper Lipinski Sewell (AL) Under the guise of attempting to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Courtney Loebsack Shea-Porter lower gasoline prices, Republicans are tleman is recognized for 5 minutes. Crowley Lofgren Sherman using this bill as a vehicle to steer con- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. Cummings Lowenthal Sinema Davis (CA) Lowey Sires trol of our Nation’s precious natural Speaker, this is one more procedural ´ Davis, Danny Lujan, Ben Ray Slaughter resources to companies that accounted motion, and it seems to me we see a DeFazio (NM) Smith (WA) DeGette Lynch for nearly $100 billion in profits in 2013. pattern here of procedural motions Speier Delaney Maffei that distinguish the difference in phi- Swalwell (CA) It is a textbook example of corporate DeLauro Maloney, Takano welfare run amok. losophies between the two parties here. DelBene Carolyn Thompson (CA) Deutch Maloney, Sean My final amendment will add two This is a good case in point. Thompson (MS) critical components to the underlying It seems like the Democrats’ re- Doggett Matsui Doyle McCarthy (NY) Tierney bill. First, none of the big five oil com- sponse to higher gas prices is to what? Duckworth McDermott Titus panies will be granted a new lease to Tax, tax, tax. Our response to higher Edwards McGovern Tonko gas prices is to create an American en- Engel McIntyre Tsongas drill on Federal lands without first Van Hollen ergy system that creates jobs, jobs, Enyart McNerney foregoing the massive subsidies that Eshoo Meeks Vargas they receive from American taxpayers. jobs. Esty Meng Veasey This would result in nearly $10 bil- Let’s be clear. If you want to lower Farr Michaud Vela´ zquez lion of savings that could be put to- gas prices in this country, you produce Fattah Moore Visclosky Foster Moran Walz wards the pressing national priorities more gasoline here. If you want to stop Frankel (FL) Murphy (FL) Wasserman that need our attention, but are being OPEC’s influence in an international Fudge Nadler Schultz ignored by this House—education, the market, you produce more here, and if Gabbard Neal Waters highway trust fund, unemployment in- you want to create a growing economy Garamendi Negrete McLeod Waxman Garcia Nolan Welch surance, or a permanent Medicare re- that can sustain itself over time, you Grayson O’Rourke Wilson (FL) imbursement fix. produce more energy here. Green, Al Owens Yarmuth

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5805 NOES—235 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The NOES—185 Aderholt Gosar Paulsen question is on the passage of the bill. Barber Green, Gene Pascrell Amash Gowdy Pearce The question was taken; and the Bass Grijalva Pastor (AZ) Amodei Granger Perry Beatty Gutie´rrez Payne Bachmann Graves (GA) Peterson Speaker pro tempore announced that Becerra Hahn Pelosi Bachus Graves (MO) Petri the ayes appeared to have it. Bera (CA) Hanabusa Perlmutter Barletta Green, Gene Pittenger Bishop (NY) Hastings (FL) RECORDED VOTE Peters (CA) Barr Griffin (AR) Pitts Blumenauer Heck (WA) Peters (MI) Barrow (GA) Griffith (VA) Poe (TX) Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I demand Bonamici Higgins Pingree (ME) Barton Guthrie Pompeo a recorded vote. Brady (PA) Himes Pocan Benishek Hall Posey Braley (IA) Hinojosa Price (NC) Bentivolio Harper A recorded vote was ordered. Brown (FL) Holt Price (GA) Quigley Bilirakis Harris Reed Brownley (CA) Honda The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Richmond Bishop (UT) Hastings (WA) Reichert Bustos Horsford Roybal-Allard Black Heck (NV) Renacci 5-minute vote. Butterfield Hoyer Ruiz Blackburn Hensarling Ribble The vote was taken by electronic de- Capps Huffman Runyan Boustany Herrera Beutler Rice (SC) vice, and there were—ayes 229, noes 185, Capuano Israel Brady (TX) Hinojosa Rigell Ca´ rdenas Jeffries Ruppersberger Bridenstine Holding Roby not voting 18, as follows: Carney Johnson (GA) Rush Brooks (AL) Hudson Roe (TN) [Roll No. 368] Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Ryan (OH) Brooks (IN) Huelskamp Rogers (AL) Cartwright Jones Sa´ nchez, Linda Broun (GA) Huizenga (MI) Rogers (KY) AYES—229 Castor (FL) Kaptur T. Buchanan Hultgren Rogers (MI) Aderholt Gosar Paulsen Castro (TX) Keating Sanchez, Loretta Bucshon Hunter Rohrabacher Amash Gowdy Pearce Chu Kelly (IL) Sanford Burgess Hurt Rokita Amodei Granger Perry Cicilline Kennedy Sarbanes Byrne Issa Rooney Bachmann Graves (GA) Peterson Clark (MA) Kildee Schakowsky Calvert Jenkins Ros-Lehtinen Bachus Graves (MO) Petri Clay Kind Schiff Camp Johnson (OH) Roskam Barletta Griffin (AR) Pittenger Cleaver Kuster Schneider Campbell Johnson, Sam Ross Barr Griffith (VA) Pitts Clyburn Langevin Schrader Cantor Jolly Rothfus Barrow (GA) Guthrie Poe (TX) Cohen Larson (CT) Schwartz Capito Jordan Royce Barton Hall Pompeo Connolly Lee (CA) Scott (VA) Carter Joyce Runyan Benishek Harper Posey Conyers Levin Scott, David Cassidy Kelly (PA) Ryan (WI) Bentivolio Harris Price (GA) Cooper Lewis Serrano Chabot King (IA) Salmon Bilirakis Hastings (WA) Rahall Courtney Lipinski Sewell (AL) Chaffetz King (NY) Sanford Bishop (GA) Heck (NV) Reed Crowley LoBiondo Shea-Porter Clawson (FL) Kingston Scalise Bishop (UT) Hensarling Reichert Cummings Loebsack Sherman Coffman Kinzinger (IL) Schock Black Herrera Beutler Renacci Davis (CA) Lofgren Sinema Cole Kline Schrader Blackburn Holding Ribble Davis, Danny Lowenthal Sires Collins (GA) Labrador Schweikert Boustany Hudson Rice (SC) DeFazio Lowey Slaughter Collins (NY) LaMalfa Scott, Austin Brady (TX) Huelskamp Rigell DeGette Lujan Grisham Smith (NJ) Conaway Lamborn Sensenbrenner Bridenstine Huizenga (MI) Roby Delaney (NM) Smith (WA) ´ Cook Lance Sessions Brooks (AL) Hultgren Roe (TN) DeLauro Lujan, Ben Ray Speier Costa Lankford DelBene (NM) Shimkus Brooks (IN) Hunter Rogers (AL) Swalwell (CA) Cotton Latham Shuster Deutch Lynch Broun (GA) Hurt Rogers (KY) Takano Cramer Latta Simpson Dingell Maffei Buchanan Issa Rogers (MI) Thompson (CA) Crawford LoBiondo Smith (MO) Doggett Maloney, Bucshon Jackson Lee Rohrabacher Thompson (MS) Crenshaw Long Smith (NE) Doyle Carolyn Burgess Jenkins Rokita Tierney Cuellar Lucas Smith (NJ) Byrne Johnson (OH) Duckworth Maloney, Sean Rooney Titus Culberson Luetkemeyer Smith (TX) Calvert Johnson, Sam Edwards Matsui Ros-Lehtinen Tonko Daines Lujan Grisham Southerland Camp Jolly Engel McCarthy (NY) Roskam Tsongas Davis, Rodney (NM) Stewart Campbell Jordan Enyart McDermott Ross Van Hollen Denham Lummis Stivers Cantor Joyce Eshoo McGovern Rothfus Vargas Dent Marchant Stockman Capito Kelly (PA) Esty McNerney Royce DeSantis Marino Stutzman Carter King (IA) Farr Meeks Veasey Ryan (WI) DesJarlais Massie Terry Cassidy King (NY) Fattah Meng Vela Salmon ´ Diaz-Balart Matheson Thornberry Chabot Kingston Foster Michaud Velazquez Scalise Duffy McAllister Tiberi Chaffetz Kinzinger (IL) Frankel (FL) Moore Visclosky Schock Duncan (SC) McCarthy (CA) Turner Clawson (FL) Kline Frelinghuysen Moran Walz Schweikert Duncan (TN) McCaul Upton Coffman Labrador Fudge Murphy (FL) Wasserman Scott, Austin Ellmers McClintock Valadao Collins (GA) LaMalfa Gabbard Nadler Schultz Sensenbrenner Farenthold McHenry Vela Collins (NY) Lamborn Gallego Neal Waters Sessions Fincher McKeon Wagner Conaway Lance Garamendi Negrete McLeod Waxman Shimkus Fitzpatrick McKinley Walberg Cook Lankford Garcia Nolan Welch Shuster Fleischmann McMorris Walden Costa Latham Grayson O’Rourke Wilson (FL) Fleming Rodgers Walorski Cotton Latta Simpson Green, Al Pallone Yarmuth Flores Meadows Weber (TX) Cramer Long Smith (MO) Forbes Meehan Webster (FL) Crawford Lucas Smith (NE) NOT VOTING—18 Fortenberry Messer Wenstrup Crenshaw Luetkemeyer Smith (TX) Clarke (NY) Hartzler Napolitano Foxx Mica Westmoreland Cuellar Lummis Southerland Coble Kilmer Noem Franks (AZ) Miller (FL) Whitfield Culberson Marchant Stewart Cole Kirkpatrick Nunnelee Frelinghuysen Miller (MI) Williams Daines Marino Stivers Ellison Larsen (WA) Polis Gallego Miller, Gary Wilson (SC) Davis, Rodney Massie Stockman Grimm McCollum Rangel Gardner Mullin Wittman Denham Matheson Stutzman Hanna Miller, George Thompson (PA) Garrett Mulvaney Wolf Dent McAllister Terry Thornberry Gerlach Murphy (PA) Womack DeSantis McCarthy (CA) b 1226 Gibbs Neugebauer Woodall DesJarlais McCaul Tiberi Gibson Nugent Yoder Diaz-Balart McClintock Tipton So the bill was passed. Turner Gingrey (GA) Nunes Yoho Duffy McHenry The result of the vote was announced Gohmert Olson Young (AK) Duncan (SC) McIntyre Upton Goodlatte Palazzo Young (IN) Duncan (TN) McKeon Valadao as above recorded. Ellmers McKinley Wagner NOT VOTING—20 A motion to reconsider was laid on Farenthold McMorris Walberg the table. Becerra Hartzler Noem Fincher Rodgers Walden Clarke (NY) Kilmer Fitzpatrick Meadows Walorski Nunnelee f Coble Kirkpatrick Polis Fleischmann Meehan Weber (TX) Dingell Larsen (WA) Rangel Fleming Messer Webster (FL) Ellison McCollum Thompson (PA) Flores Mica Wenstrup ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, JUNE Grimm Miller, George Tipton Forbes Miller (FL) Westmoreland 30, 2014 Hanna Napolitano Fortenberry Miller (MI) Whitfield Foxx Miller, Gary Williams Mr. JOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- b 1215 Franks (AZ) Mullin Wilson (SC) imous consent that when the House ad- Gardner Mulvaney Wittman Mr. HINOJOSA changed his vote Garrett Murphy (PA) Wolf journs today, it adjourn to meet at from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Gerlach Neugebauer Womack 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2014. So the motion to recommit was re- Gibbs Nugent Woodall The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. jected. Gibson Nunes Yoder MESSER). Is there objection to the re- Gingrey (GA) Olson Yoho The result of the vote was announced Gohmert Owens Young (AK) quest of the gentleman from Florida? as above recorded. Goodlatte Palazzo Young (IN) There was no objection.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5806 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 26, 2014 CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING OPER- b 1230 what is right for our country and bring ATION RECOVERS 168 JUVENILES JOBS comprehensive immigration reform up for a vote now. (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given (Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was f permission to address the House for 1 given permission to address the House minute and to revise and extend his re- for 1 minute and to revise and extend PAYING TRIBUTE TO FIRE CHIEF marks.) his remarks.) RYAN SEKERSKI OF Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, COCHRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA, today to applaud the work of the FBI, President Obama was in my home ORDINARY AMERICAN HERO local and State law enforcement, and State of Pennsylvania recently to tour (Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania asked the National Center for Missing and a business and talk about the impor- and was given permission to address Exploited Children for successfully tance of American manufacturing. the House for 1 minute.) conducting a weeklong operation to ad- If the President is serious, let me Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. Mr. dress commercial child sex trafficking give him a few suggestions on things he Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to in the United States. can do right now—call for the quick a brave young man from back in my During this operation, more than 168 passage of the Made in America Act to district, Ryan Sekerski, a 28-year vet- juveniles being exploited through com- establish an official American-made eran of a volunteer fire department. mercial child sex trafficking were res- standard; announce his support for a Now, this is a picture of Mr. Sekerski cued by law enforcement. The youngest bipartisan plan to address the skills with his family. We celebrated his act of these victims was just 11 years old, gap; use his pen to approve the Key- of heroism. I have no idea how he is and some of the victims had never even stone XL pipeline; and truly take steps registered or how he votes, but I do been reported as missing. The oper- towards an all-of-the-above American know where his heart is. ation spanned across 106 different cities energy policy that drives down energy What you are looking at is a tanker and resulted in 281 pimps being ar- costs for everyone; and increase pres- truck. Now, Mr. Sekerski, on his way rested who were recruiting minors off sure on the Senate to move on the doz- home from work, heard on a radio that the streets and online. ens of House-passed jobs bills that will a gas tanker truck had swerved to While the operation was a success, it grow our economy, increase stability, avoid being in a collision, had hit a absolutely underscores the need for ac- and empower businesses and employ- utility pole, was on its side, and seep- tion to combat child sex trafficking. ees. ing gas out that was on fire. The House has passed five different bi- Mr. Speaker, simply put, Americans When he arrived at the scene, his partisan bills to protect and help vic- are tired of talk. Now is the time for question was: Is the driver okay? No- tims, go after the pimps and the johns, bold action to help manufacturers, body knew the answer. and also end international sex traf- working families, and our Nation—poli- When he found out the driver was ficking. We need the Senate to take ac- tics aside. still inside this truck, he went to his trunk, got on his volunteer fireman’s tion as well, Mr. Speaker. f These are children. And by working gear, went inside this burning inferno, together with law enforcement and vic- IMMIGRATION with no regard for his own life and his tims’ groups, we will save lives. (Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- own safety, but more regard for the ico asked and was given permission to person trapped inside—what a remark- f address the House for 1 minute and to able act of heroism. revise and extend his remarks.) At a time when our country is look- ´ ing for strong Americans, people like OCEAN ACIDIFICATION Mr. BEN RAY LUJAN of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, 1 year ago tomorrow, the Ryan Sekerski are ordinary people (Mr. MCNERNEY asked and was Senate passed bipartisan comprehen- doing extraordinary things every day. given permission to address the House sive immigration reform. Democrats Why? Because they are truly Ameri- for 1 minute and to revise and extend and Republicans worked together to cans—especially on the weekend we his remarks.) pass a bill that is good for our econ- have coming up, we celebrate these Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, our omy, strengthens our security, and rec- types of people and what they have future is clouded by ocean acidifica- ognizes the contributions that immi- done. tion. Since the beginning of the indus- grants make to our country. f trial revolution, ocean waters have This bill represents a good faith com- ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE seen a 30 percent increase in acidity. promise by our Senate colleagues to WINDSOR RULING According to the National Oceanic and find common ground. Over the past (Ms. TITUS asked and was given per- Atmospheric Administration, by the year, House Republicans failed to even mission to address the House for 1 end of this century, the waters of the bring an immigration bill up for a vote. minute and to revise and extend her re- ocean could be nearly 150 percent more Earlier this year, Republican leader- marks.) acidic, resulting in a pH that the ship outlined their principles for immi- Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, today is the oceans haven’t seen for more than 20 gration reform, yet failed to introduce 1-year anniversary of the historic deci- million years. a bill based on these principles. They sion to strike down the Defense of Mar- This will have a dramatic and dev- have claimed they want to pass reform, riage Act. We celebrate the progress we astating effect on many marine crea- but their actions fail to match the have made for LGBT equality; but, tures. It disrupts the calcification rhetoric. more importantly, we must recommit process of many species, including oys- Instead of bringing up comprehensive to ending the injustice that remains. ters, clams, corals, and plankton, put- legislation that spurs economic growth An announcement last week by the ting the entire food chain at risk. and lowers the deficit, we have seen at- administration regarding ongoing ef- This will damage California’s $24 bil- tacks on DREAMers and excuses for in- forts to extend Federal benefits to le- lion fishing industry, which supports action. gally married same-sex couples in the 145,000 jobs; and California’s $25 mil- Mr. Speaker, Democrats and Repub- wake of that Windsor decision clarifies lion-a-year shellfish industry could licans in the Senate have acted. Demo- what I have long suspected. also disappear. crats in the House support reform and Unless Congress acts, legally married We need to take action to prevent have also introduced a bill. A broad co- same-sex servicemembers, veterans, the effects of climate change from get- alition—from the high-tech sector to and their spouses will continue to face ting worse. We cannot stand by as we law enforcement, the faith community discrimination when accessing their see our environment continue to dete- to agriculture—backs reform. benefits from the VA. riorate. The cost of inaction is too The American people overwhelm- That is why, nearly a year ago, I in- great. I call on this Congress to act to ingly favor a comprehensive bill. The troduced H.R. 2529, the Veteran protect our planet for our children and only ones standing in the way are Spouses Equal Treatment Act. This bi- our grandchildren. House Republicans. It is time to do partisan legislation ensures that no

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5807 veterans or their families are denied our Twitter war to keep the world’s at- name members of the National Labor benefits they deserve, regardless of tention on the kidnapping of these Relations Board without Senate ap- where they live. children. Tweet #bringbackourgirls and proval. Members of the military do not serve #joinrepwilson every day, 9 a.m. to They said that the recess appoint- in defense of the rights and freedoms of noon. ment power that is provided the Presi- a particular State, but rather of the We will not be silenced. We will not dent in the Constitution of the United United States. be stopped. We will get our girls back. States is not there, so that the Presi- My colleagues have a choice to stand Tweet, tweet, tweet. dent of the United States can avoid with our veterans and their families or f Senate approval. stand silent while they continue to It is there, so that the Nation can CHERISHING OUR CHILDREN face discrimination by the very govern- continue to run in the absence of the ment they fought to defend. (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was Senate being in session, in order to give its approval. f given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. Speaker, the reason I bring that EPA DEEMS OWNERSHIP OF Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I up is because that was yet another de- AMERICA’S WATERWAYS rise to raise the attention of my col- cision—in a long line of decisions the (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given leagues to several moments. President has made—to ignore this permission to address the House for 1 First, I would like to celebrate the body, to ignore the United States Sen- minute and to revise and extend his re- passage of my amendment that just ate, and, in fact, to ignore all of article marks.) passed in legislation H.R. 4899, to cre- 1 of the Constitution; and that is not Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, well, ate a job training and employment de- just a Republican from the State of they are at it again. It is another over- partment or section in the Department Georgia saying that, Mr. Speaker. reach by this administration. This of the Interior for veterans, minorities, That is nine Supreme Court justices. time, the U.S. EPA is reaching not and women. With 800,000 jobs on the ho- Every single Supreme Court justice— only what you might term navigable rizon in the energy industry, this is an the most liberal of the Supreme Court waterways, but all waterways of the American job creator. I am excited justices—said the President vastly United States they want to deem as about that amendment. overstepped his authority and his ac- theirs. With sadness, Mr. Speaker, I rise to tions were unconstitutional. Now, that is not news to anybody This would mean mud puddles, and support my colleague, Congresswoman who has been following that case, Mr. this would mean irrigation ditches and WILSON. We joined each other in a dele- Speaker. The D.C. Circuit Court of Ap- drainage ditches. They want to have gation to Nigeria, meeting with girls peals made that same decision and said jurisdiction over everything, so they who had escaped from Boko Haram, that the President overstepped those can regulate it, tax it, and what-have- and in the backdrop of the tragedy of bounds, and that was way back in 2012. you. the bombing of a mall and killing more I have a quote here from President It goes way beyond anything that has people, it is time for Boko Haram to be George Washington’s farewell address ever been legislated in this body and is stopped and the girls to be brought in 1796, Mr. Speaker. George Wash- a complete overreach. The U.S. EPA back. ington said: needs to withdraw this proposed rule. Finally, Mr. Speaker, as I go down to It is important that the habits of thinking It is outside of the law. the valley in Texas to address the ques- in a free country should inspire caution in It is outside of the ability of our peo- tion of those desperate children—this those entrusted with its administration. ple to have private property rights and humanitarian crisis of unaccompanied That is us, Mr. Speaker. That is rep- to have an economy, especially in rural children—we introduced legislation resentatives in government. That is America, where farming, ranching, and today to create 70 more immigration the White House, that is the courts, timber operations can all be affected judges, so that they can be addressed. and that is the Congress. by a vast overreach by the U.S. EPA. This is a crisis which America is deal- Should inspire caution in those entrusted They need to withdraw this rule. We ing with, and we should recognize it as with its administration, to confine them- need to hear from the American people a humanitarian crisis. selves within their respective constitutional how this is going to affect them in Finally, let me say, Mr. Speaker, spheres, avoiding in the exercise of the pow- their jobs in their local economies. bring the girls back in Nigeria. Help ers of one department to encroach upon an- other. f the children that are coming across our border. Let us have a heart when it In his farewell address, George Wash- BRING BACK OUR GIRLS comes to children. ington said: (Ms. WILSON of Florida asked and f In order for this country to succeed, these was given permission to address the individual branches of government, the House for 1 minute.) PRESERVING THREE COEQUAL checks and balances created in the Constitu- Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT tion, the men and women entrusted with 73 days ago, 200 Nigerian girls were kid- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under those responsibilities must resist encroach- ing on one another. napped by the Nigerian terrorist group the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Against that backdrop, Mr. Speaker, Boko Haram. This story tugged at uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from Geor- against the backdrop of our Nation’s hearts around the world and led to an gia (Mr. WOODALL) is recognized for 60 first President and against the back- international outcry for these girls’ minutes as the designee of the major- drop of—well, he is standing right out rescue, but 73 days later, we cannot ity leader. in a painting out here in the hallway, allow this story to fade from the head- Mr. WOODALL. Mr. Speaker, I appre- Mr. Speaker, George Washington pre- lines. The violence of Boko Haram in- ciate the time. siding over the Constitutional Conven- creases by the day. I don’t know if you have seen the tion in the summer of 1787—this man Mr. Speaker, instead of focusing on headlines yet, Mr. Speaker, you have entrusted with the birthing of our rescuing these girls, Nigerian President been busy with votes all day long, but country, with the understanding of the Goodluck Jonathan’s attention is on the Supreme Court, in a 9–0 decision, consent of the governed and how we his next election. He spent $1.2 million today struck down the National Labor can preserve our freedoms while ad- to improve his image by hiring a Wash- Relations Board so-called recess ap- ministering our governmental respon- ington PR firm. pointments that the President made President Jonathan needs to rear- there over the Christmas season in sibilities said: range his priorities. I can think of 2011–2012—9–0. Resist the opportunity to encroach on the powers of competing branches of govern- quite a few things he can do with the I hear a lot about the Supreme Court ment. $1.2 million. The first thing he should being a divided body, Mr. Speaker. 9–0, do is find those girls. the Supreme Court said that the Presi- b 1245 Mr. Speaker, this is why we cannot dent of the United States had abso- What I have on this sheet, and you let up the pressure. I urge you to join lutely no constitutional authority to can’t see it, Mr. Speaker, but it is

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It has noth- doesn’t do what I tell them to do, I am the President says that, and this was ing to do with—for example, where we just going to roll over top of them; not at a speech at North Carolina State in are able to simplify the attestation of if Congress doesn’t do what I tell them, January of this year, he said: employers who are already providing I am just going to do it my way; not I Where I can act on my own without Con- health insurance, it looks like there have a pen and I have a phone, but he gress, I am going to do so. might be some better ways to do this. says this: The President says, if I can do it Let’s make a technical change. I hope and believe we can cooperate with without these other branches of gov- The President says, ordinarily what I this new Congress. ernment, I am just going to do it. I am would do is I would call the Speaker of He goes on, and he is talking about just going to do it. President Wash- the House. Ordinarily, I would call the the same environmental issues that ington says avoid encroaching on one Congress and I would say, Hey, I have President Obama is talking about, and another. The Supreme Court says, Mr. got this little bitty idea, this little he says: President, when you step outside of bitty tweak that I would like to make. The most significant environmental gains your lane, 9–0 we are going to declare Would you all work with me on legisla- in the last 30 years were made under a Demo- your actions unconstitutional. Those tion to do so? That would be the nor- cratic Congress and a Republican President, were actions taken back in 2012, Mr. mal thing, the President says, that I Richard Nixon. We can work together again. Speaker. Even this year, the President would prefer to do. But we are not in a And we did, Mr. Speaker: the biggest continues down that path. normal atmosphere around here when tax reform bill in my life time, 1997, At the State of the Union Address it comes to ObamaCare. We have exec- Bill Clinton and Newt Gingrich; the this year, Mr. Speaker, the President utive authority to do so, and we did so. biggest welfare reform bill in my life- said: So here is what the President said: time, 1996, Bill Clinton and Newt Ging- America does not stand still, and neither He said, I know what the right thing to rich; biggest Medicare reforms in my will I. So whenever I can take steps without do is. I know that what the Constitu- lifetime, 1997, Bill Clinton and Newt legislation, that is what I am going to do. tion requires is, if I have an idea, that Gingrich. That is what this country There is no confusion at the White I contact the Congress, that Congress does, Mr. Speaker. We work together. House, Mr. Speaker. It is not an acci- moves that idea through, that I put my We all have common goals, and we dent at the White House. When the signature on it, and it becomes the law have different ways of getting there, President made those recess appoint- of the land. I know that is the ordinary but we work together. ments that today the Supreme Court course of events, but these are not or- Our Founders feared an all-powerful said in a unanimous decision were en- dinary times, so I am going to ignore Executive, Mr. Speaker, who would roll tirely unconstitutional, he wasn’t con- those constitutional mandates and I over the Congress and roll over the will fused about what he was doing. He am just going to do it myself. of the people; feared it, and set up the didn’t misunderstand what the Con- He said that about the enforcement Constitution to prevent it. Other Presi- stitution said. He wasn’t confused of ObamaCare. He said that about his dents have understood that. Ronald about what state the Senate was in. He actions on climate change. He said that Reagan, he wasn’t working with a knew they were not in recess. He de- about his appointments to the National friendly Congress, he was working with cided that he would define what recess Labor Relations Board. And the Su- a Congress of the other party, and he was. He decided that he would do it preme Court said, as did the district said this: anyway. He decided he did not care if courts, that is unconstitutional; you There were also pessimistic predictions he encroached on the Senate’s lane, can’t do that. about the relationship between our adminis- that article II came and trumped arti- tration and this Congress. It was said that Now, Mr. Speaker, we all have an cle I. we could never work together. Well, those In the February, 2013, State of the agenda we would like to pursue. I predictions were wrong. Together, we not Union Address, the President said: would like to believe we are all focused only cut the increase in government spend- on the improvement of this country, ing nearly in half, we brought about the I urge this Congress to get together and largest tax reductions and the most sweeping pursue a bipartisan, market-based solution we are all interested in opportunity for changes in our tax structure since the begin- to carbon change. But if Congress won’t act all American citizens. I would like to ning of this century. soon to protect future generations, I will. believe we are all interested in growing Climate change. I can’t go into a jobs and the economy and in protecting That was Ronald Reagan’s State of high school in my district, Mr. Speak- freedom. And the debate we have is the Union Address in 1982. He had been er, without young people wanting to about how to get to that place, and in office just over a year. And he talk to me about the environment, when the one branch of government, worked with a Democratic Congress, a wanting to talk to me about climate Mr. Speaker, decides they are going to Republican President, and he did some change. This is an issue of national ignore the others and do it their way, of the most sweeping changes that this concern. This isn’t just the President’s the entire system breaks down. The Nation has seen in the past century. concern; it is an issue of national con- court today spoke directly to that. That is what we do. That is who we are cern, and obviously, international con- Now, I want to contrast that, Mr. as a people. President Kennedy, 1961: cern. But the President in his State of Speaker, because you might just think the Union Address doesn’t say, I am hey, Congressman WOODALL, you are a The answers are by no means clear. All of relatively new Member from the great us together, this administration, this Con- going to take this concern and I am gress, this Nation, must forge those answers. going to win the hearts and minds of State of Georgia, and you are just bit- Members of the Congress, the Constitution the American people, and I am going to ter because you are a Republican and makes us not rivals for power but partners move legislation through Congress to there is a Democrat in the White for progress. enact my goals. He says, I hope Con- House. Well, that is nonsense. That is I want you to hear the tone of those gress does what I want them to do; but nonsense. different statements. President John F. if they don’t, I am going to do it any- Mr. Speaker, I want to take you back Kennedy to the Congress: way. That is exactly what he said with to what previous Presidents have said. We are not rivals, but we are part- his recess appointments, Mr. Speaker, You have heard what this President ners. which today the Supreme Court ruled has said, and that is not what previous President Reagan to the Congress: 9–0 was an unconstitutional action by Presidents have said. Bill Clinton, De- They said we could never work to- this White House. cember 1994—and remember back, Mr. gether, but they were wrong. We Mr. Speaker, August of 2013, we were Speaker, December 1994. Republicans brought the most sweeping changes in the midst of the President proposing had just taken over the U.S. House for since the beginning of this century.

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Mr. Speaker, I have a couple of shots The Supreme Court today, a 9–0 deci- Mr. Speaker, that is frightening. It is I hear from this very same well where sion: What President Obama is doing is frightening. And the only way that he I gave a very similar speech almost 2 unconstitutional. I tell you, Mr. Speak- is allowed to do these things is if we years ago where we talked about these er, when folks are doing things that are can’t work together in Congress to stop very same issues as the President em- unconstitutional, it threatens the very him. It seems to have become the pat- barked on those original actions that fabric of the freedoms that bind this tern in my adult lifetime that Repub- led to this Noel Canning decision country together. lican Congresses protect Republican today. Mr. Speaker, those words went Mr. Speaker, it just so happens that Presidents and Democratic Congresses unheeded. Those words went unheeded. the Supreme Court ruled on yet an- protect Democratic Presidents, instead The American people want to trust other unconstitutional action of the of article I, protecting the powers of their President. The American people White House today. I hadn’t actually the people, while article II tries to im- want to believe in their President. I anticipated that decision happening plement those authorities. want to trust my President. I want to today. I came down to talk about the Again, the President is not confused believe in my President. But we can- President’s new environmental initia- about what is happening here, Mr. not—we cannot—sacrifice constitu- tive. He wants to reduce carbon emis- Speaker. This is from the White tional principles in the name of expedi- sions, CO2 emissions, carbon dioxide House’s Director of the Office of ency so that any one person can pursue emissions by 30 percent. He announced Science and Technology just last their agenda. Working together has al- this policy from the White House, and month, regarding a 30 percent reduc- ways been essential in the fabric of this the media covered it expansively. tion in carbon emissions. He says: Nation. Here is Bloomberg: Clearly the President regards this as part Mr. Speaker, 2 years from now, we President Obama’s views addressing the of his legacy to really turn the country cannot wake up as we did 2 years from problem of climate change as a key part of around on climate change, and he aims to the day that I gave this speech, where his legacy. get that done. we knew the Constitution was at risk, Reuters: I want you to think about this, where we knew rather than winning again, Mr. Speaker. The biggest initia- Climate change is becoming a major legacy the hearts and minds of the American issue for Obama. tive of the President’s administration, people in the Congress the President his Director of the Office of Science USA Today: just did it his own way, where we knew and Technology says that the Presi- Obama clearly hopes to make this an im- that there was a better pathway for- dent aims to get this done. It has been ward but so many in this Chamber said portant part of his legacy. covered by every media outlet in These are all articles from the last 30 nothing. So many across the hall in the America, and there is not one piece of Capitol in the United States Senate, days, Mr. Speaker. The Chicago Trib- legislation on this floor to implement une, the President’s hometown news- Mr. Speaker, said nothing. So many, in that because the President believes the name of supporting their party, paper: that the right way to do it is without Experts note this rule will spur the growth were complicit in undermining their winning the hearts and minds of the Constitution. of the cap-and-trade marketplace in the people, without winning the hearts and States. In that sense, it may be remembered Mr. Speaker, today is a day that we minds of Congress, but just doing it can reset that clock. We are in the as a rare moment when Obama worked and letting the chips fall where they around the opposition in Congress to imple- midst of a major policy initiative, this may. He has tried that over and over ment one of his top goals. 30 percent reduction in carbon, that and over again. It is a pattern in this Politico: the President owes it to all of us to go administration, a pattern that the Su- out and win the hearts and minds of If finalized next year and put into place, it preme Court unanimously finds uncon- would be one of Obama’s largest legacy the people, win the commitment of achievements. stitutional. I want to take you to part of that Su- Congress to make that the law of the The New York Times: preme Court decision, Mr. Speaker. land. It would be the strongest action ever taken From page 40 of that decision: George Washington: avoiding in the by an American President to tackle climate exercise of the powers of one depart- The recess appointments clause is not de- change, and become one of the defining ele- signed to overcome serious institutional fric- ment to encroach upon another. The ments of Mr. Obama’s legacy. tion, it simply provides a subsidiary method very fabric of the Constitution, the Mr. Speaker, you may be asking, for approving officials when the Senate is very fabric of the beginning of our Congressman WOODALL, for Pete’s sake, away during a recess. country, Mr. Speaker, who we are as a you are talking about this being a Here is another context: people necessitates friction between major legacy issue. From Reuters: An Friction between the branches is an inevi- the branches and cooperation to wield important part of the legacy. From table consequence of our constitutional the people’s power. USA Today: Remembered as a rare mo- structure. The President said he was doing the ment of success. From the Chicago Hear this, Mr. Speaker: the President right thing for the right reasons 21⁄2 Tribune and Politico: Largest legacy has announced the largest environ- years ago, Mr. Speaker, when he made achievement in Obama’s administra- mental initiative of his agenda, argu- those recess appointments. The appel- tion. So you may be asking, Mr. Speak- ably the largest initiative of his entire late court of the United States of er, so where is the legislation on Cap- Presidency, and he says I don’t care America said: You are doing the wrong itol Hill? what Congress says, I am going to do it things; they are unconstitutional. The The largest legacy achievement in by myself. This in the same month President said: I don’t believe you; the Obama administration, and this is when the Supreme Court unanimously take it to the Supreme Court. I have the administration that brought you says, Mr. President, friction? Friction got friends there. The Supreme Court ObamaCare, this is the administration is not only natural in Congress and the said, 9–0: You are violating the Con- that brought you a complete re-regula- White House, it is anticipated by the stitution when you use your phone and tion of the financial services industry. Constitution. And no, you cannot use your pen to get this work done instead This administration that brought you your phone and your pen to avoid fric- of seeking the approval of Congress. all of these sweeping changes, the tion. We must work together. We must We can throw our hands up, Mr. media says this next proposed change come together on an idea. We cannot Speaker, and say the ends justify the may be the largest yet, and there is not operate independently. means. We can say it is just too hard to

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The unanimous He has obstructed the Administration of Declaration of the 13 United States of Amer- ture would lead us, but this is an insti- Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for ica, tution that is full of conscientious men establishing Judiciary powers. and women who took an oath to serve When in the Course of human events, it be- comes necessary for one people to dissolve For taking away our Charters, abolishing their constituency and to serve this the political bands which have connected our most valuable Laws, and altering fun- Nation and to serve this Constitution. them with another, and to assume among damentally the forms of our Governments. We have an opportunity today, Mr. the powers of the Earth, the separate and For suspending our own Legislatures, and Speaker, not a partisan opportunity, equal station to which the Laws of Nature declaring themselves invested with power to not a House or Senate opportunity, but and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent legislate for us in all cases whatsoever. respect to the opinions of mankind requires He has abdicated Government here, by de- an opportunity given to us by the Su- claring us out of his Protection and waging preme Court of the United States, to that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. War against us. reset the clock on this relationship. We hold these truths to be self-evident, He has plundered our seas, ravaged our For those of us who have always known that all men are created equal, that they are Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the these actions were unconstitutional, I endowed by their Creator with certain lives of our people. confess it is a bit of a validation. For unalienable Rights, that among these are He is at this time transporting large Ar- those who might have been defending Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. mies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the this dictatorial action as something That to secure these rights, Governments works of death, desolation and tyranny, al- ready begun with circumstances of Cruelty that was perhaps permitted in some are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the gov- and perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most small way under this Constitution, erned, that whenever any Form of Govern- barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the they now have the certainty that they ment becomes destructive of these ends, it is Head of a civilized nation. need. Not a 5–4 majority, not a 4–4-1 the Right of the People to alter or to abolish He has constrained our fellow Citizens plurality, but a 9–0 unanimous decision it, and to institute new Government, laying taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms that if we are to move forward in this its foundation on such principles and orga- against their Country, to become the execu- country, we are to move forward to- nizing its powers in such form, as to them tioners of their friends and Brethren, or to gether, with article I, Congress passing shall seem most likely to effect their Safety fall themselves by their Hands. the law, and article II, the White House and Happiness. I am privileged to be joined here with Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Govern- a colleague from the Commonwealth of enforcing the law. ments long established should not be We can do this, Mr. Speaker, and we changed for light and transient causes; and Kentucky, Congressman ANDY BARR, owe it to the American people to do ex- accordingly all experience hath shewn, that from Kentucky’s Sixth District, who actly that. mankind are more disposed to suffer, while will continue with the recitation of the With that, I yield back the balance of evils are sufferable, than to right themselves Declaration. my time. by abolishing the forms to which they are Mr. BARR. I thank the gentleman for accustomed. But when a long train of abuses f yielding, and to continue the reading of and usurpations, pursuing invariably the the Declaration of Independence: THE DECLARATION OF same Object evinces a design to reduce them He has excited domestic insurrections under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it INDEPENDENCE amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on is their duty, to throw off such government, the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merci- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under and to provide new Guards for their future less Indian Savages, whose known rule of the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- security. Such has been the patient suffer- warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from Penn- ance of these Colonies; and such is now the all ages, sexes and conditions. sylvania (Mr. ROTHFUS) is recognized necessity which constrains them to alter In every stage of these Oppressions We their former Systems of Government. The for 36 minutes as the designee of the have Petitioned for Redress in the most history of the present King of Great Britain majority leader. humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have is a history of repeated injuries and GENERAL LEAVE been answered only by repeated injury. A usurpations, all having in direct object the Prince whose character is thus marked by Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, I ask establishment of an absolute Tyranny over every act which may define a Tyrant, is unanimous consent that all Members these States. To prove this, let Facts be sub- unfit to be the ruler of a free people. have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- mitted to a candid world. tend their remarks and then submit ex- He has refused his Assent to Laws, the I yield to my friend from Pennsyl- traneous materials for the RECORD on most wholesome and necessary for the public vania. the topic of this Special Order. good. Mr. ROTHFUS. Joining me is my col- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there He has forbidden his Governors to pass league from the Commonwealth of Laws of immediate and pressing importance, objection to the request of the gen- unless suspended in their operation till his Pennsylvania, who will continue with tleman from Pennsylvania? Assent should be obtained; and when so sus- the recitation of the Declaration, Con- There was no objection. pended, he has utterly neglected to attend to gressman SCOTT PERRY. Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, next them. Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I am on week, on the Fourth of July, we cele- He has refused to pass other Laws for the the House floor, privileged to continue brate our Nation’s birthday. The Dec- accommodation of large districts of people, with the recitation. unless those people would relinquish the laration of Independence, signed 238 Nor have We been wanting in attentions to years ago, laid the groundwork for the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to our British brethren. We have warned them greatest Nation in history. The Found- tyrants only. from time to time of attempts by their legis- ers, in the Declaration of Independence He has called together legislative bodies at lature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdic- and our Constitution, created a novel places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant tion over us. We have reminded them of the system of government, one of the peo- from the depository of their public Records, circumstances of our emigration and settle- for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into ment here. We have appealed to their native ple, by the people, and for the people, justice and magnanimity, and we have con- that recognizes God-given unalienable compliance with his measures. He has dissolved Representative Houses re- jured them by the ties of our common kin- rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit peatedly, for opposing with manly firmness dred to disavow these usurpations, which, of happiness. Although the Declaration his invasions on the rights of the people. would inevitably interrupt our connections was written over two centuries ago, our He has refused for a long time, after such and correspondence. They too have been deaf Founders’ sage words are just as rel- dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. evant and just as important today, es- whereby the Legislative powers, incapable of We must, therefore, acquiesce in the neces- pecially those who work in public serv- Annihilation, have returned to the People at sity, which denounces our Separation, and large for their exercise; the State remaining hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, ice. Enemies in War, in Peace Friends. As a Pennsylvanian, I am proud that in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions We, therefore, the Representatives of the the Declaration was signed in Philadel- within. united States of America, in General Con- phia. It is truly humbling to read these He has endeavoured to prevent the popu- gress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme important words on the floor of the lation of these States, for that purpose ob- Judge of the world for the rectitude of our

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Crown, and that all political connection be- Grande River—even if there were law These kids could not have been tween them and the State of Great Britain, enforcement officers, Border Patrol of- coached at their age to say what they is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that ficers—that it didn’t matter. People did. They are very honest people. as Free and Independent States, they have were just rushing across, so anxious to When asked why did they come, the full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, con- get here. immediate answer was: well, we wanted tract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to Having spent the weekend on the bor- these little children to get a good edu- do all other Acts and Things which Inde- der, what I learned was that, yes, peo- cation. pendent States may of right do. And for the ple are very anxious to come into this Well, most everybody in the world— support of this Declaration, with a firm reli- there are 6 to 7 billion people in the ance on the protection of divine Providence, country, but the coyotes that are we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, bringing them—from what we learned world—most want their children to get our Fortunes and our sacred Honor. apparently—paid by drug cartels to good educations; yet, if we have an in- bring people across, those coyotes flux of even 1 billion people into the b 1315 don’t want to bring people across if United States, our country as we knew Mr. ROTHFUS. Thank you, Congress- they are going to get caught because it will be gone. man PERRY. one thing our Border Patrol and the It will no longer be a country where Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues Texas Department of Public Safety there is a rule of law, where capital in- for their help in reviewing and reading does very well is, if they catch a coyote vestment feels safe, because you can’t the words of the Declaration of Inde- transporting people illegally across our maintain a country unless you have pendence, the words that birthed our border, for example, in a raft—which is the rule of law enforced. You can’t just Nation. apparently the most frequently used magically, one day, say: okay, now, As families gather next week to cele- method of getting larger numbers of today, we start enforcing the law as it brate our Nation’s birthday, let us not people across—then they take the raft, is. forget these words, and let us not for- and they destroy it—normally right It doesn’t work that way. If you have get those who gave all for freedom, there in front of the coyote—and help raised a generation or immigrated in a those in our military, especially those destroy his current illegal business. generation who believes that you just who are deployed today in harm’s way. The coyotes don’t want to lose their ignore the law when it is inconvenient, May God bless and protect them, and rafts, their Jet Skis, or whatever they then you are not, all of a sudden, going may God bless and protect the United are using to get people illegally across to have a country that follows the law States of America. the border, so they wait, even into the and attempts to enforce it across the Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance wee hours of the morning, which I was board. It doesn’t happen. of my time. there to see firsthand. They don’t want I have been told before that, gee, f to be caught. They will wait until they there may be a billion, billion and a half people in the world that would IMMIGRATION CRISIS feel like they have got time to get love to come to America. Well, when The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. across and get back. I have also heard plenty of times, you have just over 300 million people in PERRY). Under the Speaker’s an- from friends across the aisle, from peo- America and you are increasing the nounced policy of January 3, 2013, the ple outside of Congress, who continue numbers here by giving out over a mil- Chair recognizes the gentleman from to say the same thing—and I know lion visas a year—more than any other Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) for 30 minutes. they don’t mean to be dishonest, they country in the world, even though you Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I would are very honest people—but they keep have India or China with several times just like to direct attention to a saying they are trying to get away more people than we have in America, robocall that was made on behalf of from the horrible murders, rapes, and nobody is giving out more visas than one of our Republican colleagues down terrible situations in their home coun- we are. the hall. I really hope that he had tries. Even though you have a country like nothing to do with it because it was The thing is, if you look at the crime Mexico that condemns the United dishonest, reprehensible, played the rates in those countries from which States for our treatment of people race card, and attempted to divide peo- they come—in Central America, for ex- coming in even illegally—and even ple, and, in fact, apparently was con- ample—you don’t see a tremendous those legally—what they don’t bother spiring to try to get people who were dramatic rise in the amount of crime. to notice in their massive hypocrisy is going to vote for the Democrat in No- There is not a dramatic increase in the way they treat people that legally vember to vote for the Republican in areas where so many of these people or illegally come into Mexico. the Republican primary runoff, which, are coming from, to come illegally into If we began treating Mexican nation- under their State’s law, is not lawful— the United States. als coming in illegally into the United not legal. So the question keeps arising: Well, States the way Mexico treats American I certainly hope Senator COCHRAN then if the murder rate is deplorable or citizens, they would be screaming, had nothing to do with it, but it sounds horrible as the situation is, if the vio- going crazy every day; but it is because like it helped him win his election. lence has not dramatically increased, we are a more fair nation than Mexico This is exactly the kind of thing that then why has there been such a dra- is. people in the House or the Senate matic increase in the number of people Of course, it doesn’t really help Mex- should not be involved in, trying to coming across our border illegally? ico when we have an administration, as mislead individual voters, trying to The answer that this administration this one, and a Justice Department, as trick them into voting for them- apparently refuses to acknowledge is the one run by Attorney General Eric selves—because one thing is absolutely that it is not because of a dramatic in- Holder, which not only has an effort to clear: if it requires trickery, deception, crease in violence in Central or South get 2,000 or so weapons—guns—into the dishonesty, manipulation—unfair ma- America, it is because the word has hands of criminals in Mexico with drug nipulation of people in another party gone out in Central and South America cartels, but then also engages in cov- to violate the law and vote for a par- that, if you can get to America, you ering up evidence of exactly what hap- ticular candidate, then, very clearly, will not be sent back. pened during that horrible, horrible that candidate is not worthy of being In the wee hours Sunday night, Mon- project by the Justice Department that elected to anything. day morning, there was one group of actually put a couple thousand guns or This past weekend, I was down on our adult women—three adult women, so in the hands of criminals, resulting border between the United States and some small children. These were very in deaths that would not have occurred Mexico along the Rio Grande Valley honest people. They spoke Spanish. otherwise, and yet, still, they cover it and along the Rio Grande River itself. They didn’t speak any English. up.

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Permisos, free pass, like you get a enue Service is only going after con- piece of paper that says, Welcome to the have got to eliminate the IRS, because United States. You’re free. servative groups or Christian groups or you can pretty well count on them religious groups, that is fine. As long coming right after him or her. If you ‘‘That’s not the case. When you’re ap- as it is only going after groups that say those kind of things, the IRS is prehended at the border’’—he says ‘‘ir- vote Republican, that is fine. It is about self-preservation. They will regardless of age.’’ My late mother, an okay. come after you if you say negative English teacher, would have jumped on Oh, and you want to try to catch us? things about them. Because, like the that and pointed out for Secretary Well, our hard drives crash, and our Justice Department, it is ‘‘just us.’’ Johnson that irregardless is not an ap- emails disappear, and, gee, we have no We have got to protect ourselves. propriate word. It is either regardless idea where they went. Why? Because So it is serious business. The envi- or it is not. we are in a country where the Depart- ronment is such here in Washington Anyway, our Secretary didn’t have ment of Justice becomes a department where some Democratic Senators have an English teacher for a mother. It is a of injustice and a department of just actually come to the idea that it would common mistake. He says: us, where as long as you support ‘‘just really be nice if we take away freedom us,’’ you are good. Violate the law, it is of speech rights and give Congress the Irregardless of age, you’re a priority for re- fine; we will make sure you are not moval. So they’re given a notice to appear in ability to say, You can’t publish that a deportation proceeding. prosecuted—but it is perfectly fine to book. You can’t do that political satire go after people who vote Republican, The way the law works, the 2008 law, we on TV. No, you can’t do that film be- are required to give that child to HHS, and perfectly fine to go after groups that cause we don’t like it. HHS is required to act in the best interest of may not support the President’s posi- These are people that are supposed to the child, which most often means placing tion on things. be enlightened and be against censor- that child with a parent who is here in the Now, right down the hall, in the Sen- ship, and yet they are pushing an United States. But there is a pending depor- ate of the United States, we actually amendment that will allow Congress to tation proceeding against that child. have United States Senators who are basically go back to Orwellian ideas or By the way, Mr. Speaker, parentheti- wanting to destroy First Amendment all of those that have been written cally, he references the 2008 law which freedom of speech rights. about in history when Big Brother gets requires the Department of Homeland There are United States Senators, all so big, have book burnings. It seemed Security to give the child or children from the Democratic Party, those that like that happened in the 1930s and to Health and Human Services. are pushing this, that are actually We were in a hearing yesterday pushing an amendment to the U.S. 1940s. It has become dangerous here in where I was told I was wrong about Constitution that will allow Congress Washington, where you have educated that. I was just quoting Secretary to take away people’s right to make people that haven’t thought through Johnson in my comments, as well as speeches. other people in this administration, It is incredible that they don’t even their constitutional amendment they have signed onto enough to realize just who said, Look, we don’t have a choice realize that, if the amendment to the because the law from 2008 requires us Constitution—a bridge to take away how dangerous it is to the idea of a government of the people, by the peo- to immediately provide the children to freedom of speech rights, if it were to HHS. become part of the Constitution, and ple, and for the people. They have bought in to a Justice De- Anyway, Mr. KING comes back and the American people got so mad at says: those Democrats pushing it that they partment that is ‘‘just us,’’ a Senate that is ‘‘just us,’’ an administration But if I were a parent in Guatemala, gave the Republicans the majority in wouldn’t I see that as being a free pass? I the House and the Senate and even that says, Hey, if Congress doesn’t do what we want them to, forget Congress. mean a child, a 5-year-old child getting an gave them a veto-proof number, then order to show up in immigration court, you you could actually have Republicans I will write my own laws and we will know, are you going to actually deport that saying Hillary Clinton can’t publish just ignore Congress. child? That is a dangerous concept if we are her book anymore. To me, it’s a free pass, from their perspec- I was just talking about this with my going to continue what the Founders tive. good friend, Senator TED CRUZ, and he referred to as ‘‘this little experiment in Then, these astounding words from was talking about some of the lan- democracy.’’ It is a dangerous time. Secretary Johnson. He says: guage that is being pushed in the Sen- And then we have questions that Congressman, I don’t see it as a free pass, ate. were asked by PETE KING of Secretary particularly given the danger of migrating Johnson about what is going on at the over a thousand miles through Mexico into b 1330 border. He is asking: the United States, especially now in the Senator CRUZ made the point that if If you’re a parent in Central America, in months of July and August that we’re facing. this gets passed, you could have Con- effect, this can look like a free pass because A lot of these kids stow away on top of gress—if there were enough Repub- you’re making the situation more humani- freight trains, which is exceedingly dan- tarian, you’re making more facilities avail- gerous. licans in there—say that Hillary Clin- I spoke to one kid who was about 12 or 13 ton’s book is illegal, it is contraband, able, as Mr. Fugate said, you’re providing foster families, all of which is understand- who spent days climbing on top of a freight and she can’t do it anymore. able. That’s our obligation as human beings. train, a box car, and these kids sometimes NBC and ‘‘Saturday Night Live’’ like But on the other hand, if you’re a family in they fall off because they fall asleep. They to do satire about political officials, Guatemala or El Salvador, this, in a way, is can’t hold on any longer. It is exceedingly and some of them are pretty funny. a free pass. dangerous. But, actually, under the amendment Well, Secretary Johnson ends up say- Well, Secretary Johnson is saying that we have United States Senators of ing: that because it is dangerous to come through Mexico, then it is not a free the Democratic Party pushing, Con- Well, a couple of things. First, I’m con- gress could actually tell NBC, the Na- vinced that the principle reason these kids— pass that he is handing out to people tional Broadcasting Company, that from everything I’ve heard, everything I’ve when they get to America. they can’t do political satire anymore. seen, and from my own conversation with Having been on the border in the wee Why would senators who like our these kids, the principle reason they’re leav- hours, let me tell you, to those little Constitution think it was a good idea ing is the push factor from the country children, to the adults bringing them, to take away free speech rights? I they’re leaving. it is a free pass. That is why they think they don’t mean harm. They This is Secretary Johnson with came. And this is open territory. Any- don’t mean to harm our Republic. Homeland Security saying this. body can be standing there. Because

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It is a dan- will not do all right—when there will are asking them questions, as their job gerous situation for these children to be a crash—because we failed to recog- requires, such as, Where are you from? be coming across our border. In those nize the dangers on the way down. You have got to get their names. They areas the bush is thick, the river is With that, I yield back the balance of don’t have any identification on them. swift. It is deep there where so many of my time. They are strictly taking their names as them were crossing. f they give it to them. And yet because this administration HOWARD BAKER, A LIFE WELL One adult woman who had a couple of has the word out and it is being sent LIVED little girls with her said, Well, I’m not out by drug cartels—being advertised, the mother, but I’m the cousin of the is what we keep hearing—the drug car- (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- mother. Well, where’s the mother? tels have the best of all business mission to address the House for 1 She’s got a good job in Miami. worlds. They actually will charge minute and to revise and extend his re- She came in illegally some time back $5,000. One lady got a real deal. She got marks.) Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I have un- and she has been working in Miami. So two kids and herself for $5,000. For oth- fortunate news. We have lost a great since they can now come and stay here, ers, it is generally $5,000 a person. For American and a great Tennesseean, this was the time to start bringing the some, it is $8,000. Senator Howard Baker, Jr. kids in. The drug cartels charge people to Senator Baker passed away today. The other two women were mothers bring them up across Mexico into Howard Baker served this country well, of the other children there and they United States. And if they find an at- and he served it in a fashion that was were explaining that the fathers of tractive girl, they may pull her off into worthy of admiration from both parties those children were working. They had sex slavery and make money off of her. and all people because he was an Amer- good jobs in North Carolina. And since Having three daughters myself, that ican first, a Tennesseean second, and a all they had to do was get into the idea is just abominable. Republican third. United States and Homeland Security Then, because of the masses of people He served three terms in the United or Health and Human Services would that are coming across in greater and States Senate. He served as majority transport them—our government is greater numbers, we have Border Pa- leader and minority leader. He served now becoming human traffickers—they trol and ICE that are pulled away from as the United States Ambassador to have become the human traffickers and their regular jobs. They are not out Japan, and he served as Chief of Staff take them to North Carolina, where there looking for the drugs. to President Ronald Reagan. He was a the fathers have good jobs working ille- So you have got drug cartels making private practicing attorney as well, at gally over there. But, again, since they money by charging people to bring the firm Baker Donelson, which was a saw it as a free pass, then this is the them into America, and then that firm his grandfather started, and he time to try to hurry into the United causes a problem for us to enforce our practiced law at one time with his fa- States. border against drugs, and they can get ther, who served in this House as a What was particularly telling, Mr. more drugs in. United States Representative from There is a war against the United Speaker—I don’t have it with me here Tennessee. on the floor today—is that there was a States being staged by the drug car- Howard Baker had been recognized request, a solicitation from the Obama tels, and this administration better since his retirement from the Senate administration back at the end of Jan- wake up and better start doing its job. on many occasions. He received the uary that actually says that we antici- I know my friends here on the Repub- Presidential Medal of Freedom and had pate in the next short months that we lican side, if the administration will received other awards. may have 65,000 children come across start enforcing the law and enforcing His was a life well lived and a life to our border. our border and protecting us from the be demonstrated to others as a role for Now why would they think that? Be- massive amount of drugs that are com- legislators to work with both sides of cause there were only a fraction of that ing in, and enforce the border, we will the aisle and to work for America first. many the year before, and then a frac- get an immigration reform bill done so A life well lived, Howard Baker. tion of that many the year before that. fast, people will be amazed how quickly f So why would they think all of a sud- we get it done. QUALITY HEALTH CARE FOR OUR den there are going to be over 60,000 b 1345 children coming in in the months VETERANS ahead? There is no sense at all doing an im- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Well, they knew. The word is out in migration reform bill right now when the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Central America and South America the President is ignoring the enforce- uary 3, 2013, the Chair recognizes the ment of the law the way it is. The that if you just get to this country, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. AUSTIN President needs to enforce the law as it Obama administration is giving you a SCOTT) for 30 minutes. free pass. is. Once he does that, then we can talk Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. The women in the last group that the about amending it. Speaker, I certainly don’t intend to Border Patrol were talking to out In the meantime, very quickly here, I take that much time, but in a few there after they had turned themselves had a quote from the President on June short minutes, we are going to break in, they had not heard the word 11. He was saying: for the July Fourth recess, and I just ‘‘permisos,’’ but they knew they got a I mean, the truth of the matter is, that for wanted to come forward on behalf of free pass. They knew they got to stay. all the challenges we face and for all the the veterans of the United States and And they said, We’re here because we problems we have, if you had to choose a mo- make the commitment to them that ment to be born in human history, not know- want these children to get a good edu- ing what your position was going to be or the House and the Senate are going to cation. who you were going to be, you would choose continue to work to resolve the issues And since we know they can stay—in this time. The world is less violent than it that we have heard so much about. effect, that is what they are saying— has ever been. It is healthier than it has ever I would like to share, if I could, be- now is the time they come and get a been. It is more tolerant than it has ever fore we go, two stories from veterans of good education. been. It is better than it has ever been. It is their wait times and neglect that my Well, we want everybody to get a more educated than it has ever been. office has worked to try to help re- good education. Unfortunately, if we in Then I thought about this cartoon, solve. this country take tax dollars from Mr. Speaker, and I will finish with this. I am hopeful, when we come back, we Americans who are working and tried In effect, we borrowed the cartoon are able to get to a resolution for these

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5814 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 26, 2014 men and women who fought for and After his stay, Mr. McCarty received p.m.), under its previous order, the died for this country, so that we can a phone call from the chief of staff at House adjourned until Monday, June have that July Fourth Independence the hospital and from a VA representa- 30, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. Day. tive, apologizing and admitting guilt f The following stories come from my on behalf of the VA, assuring him his district. They are stories that we have expenses would be paid and that ‘‘the OATH FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED worked on in our office. They haven’t doctor should have never sent me back INFORMATION made national headlines, but they are home.’’ Under clause 13 of rule XXIII, the fol- very similar to others that have made They advised him to file a tort claim, lowing Members executed the oath for national headlines. and they even mailed him the forms to access to classified information: The first is of the gentleman, Mr. Mi- use in filing the claim. Robert B. Aderholt, Rodney Alexander*, chael Whitley, from Ocilla. He was a Mr. McCarty writes, ‘‘Just the hos- Justin Amash, Mark E. Amodei, Robert E. 100 percent service-connected disabled pital bill was about $125,000. That is not Andrews*, Michele Bachmann, Spencer Bach- veteran with cancer. He was unable to including the bill from the two sur- us, Ron Barber, Lou Barletta, Garland receive that cancer treatment at the ‘‘Andy’’ Barr, John Barrow, Joe Barton, geons, pathology, x-ray, et cetera.’’ Karen Bass, Joyce Beatty, Xavier Becerra, VA medical center where he received Mr. McCarty has been paying these his primary care, so he had to travel Dan Benishek, Kerry L. Bentivolio, Ami bills out of pocket, monthly, since 2009, Bera, Gus M. Bilirakis, Rob Bishop, Sanford about three-and-a-half hours to a dif- for 5 years. The VA continues to deny D. Bishop, Jr., Timothy H. Bishop, Diane ferent facility, even though there was his claims, and to this date, the VA has Black, Marsha Blackburn, Earl Blumenauer, an outstanding cancer treatment facil- paid nothing. They also continue to John A. Boehner, Suzanne Bonamici, Jo ity just 30 minutes away from his deny Mr. McCarty’s disability claims, Bonner*, Madeleine Z. Bordallo, Charles W. home. and Mr. McCarty’s appeal process will Boustany, Jr., Kevin Brady, Robert A. As his condition worsened and as it likely take another 3 years. Mr. Brady, Bruce L. Braley, Jim Bridenstine, Mo Brooks, Susan W. Brooks, Paul C. Broun, became more difficult for him to trav- McCarty is 77. el, Mr. Whitley’s primary care facility Corrine Brown, Julia Brownley, Vern In his letter, Mr. McCarty writes, ‘‘I Buchanan, Larry Bucshon, Michael C. Bur- promised to approve fee-based treat- feel like the VA is giving me the run- ment, which would be closer to home. gess, Cheri Bustos, G. K. Butterfield, Bradley around,’’ and ‘‘I served my country. Byrne, Ken Calvert, Dave Camp, John Camp- Unfortunately, Mr. Whitley died before I’ve done my duty and was proud and bell, Eric Cantor, Shelley Moore Capito, Lois this care that was closer to home was honored to do it.’’ Capps, Michael E. Capuano, Tony Ca´ rdenas, approved. In return for Mr. McCarty’s 8 years of John C. Carney, Jr., Andre´ Carson, John R. The second story comes from a 12- service, he has spent 5 years dealing Carter, Matt Cartwright, Bill Cassidy, Kathy page letter—a very heart-wrenching Castor, Joaquin Castro, Steve Chabot, Jason with this medical trauma and now ex- letter—of a 3-year-long case that our Chaffetz, Donna M. Christensen, Judy Chu, pects to spend another 3 years in ap- office has been working on to resolve. David N. Cicilline, Katherine M. Clark, It is of Mr. Willis McCarty, from peals. Every month, he pays the sur- Yvette D. Clarke, Curt Clawson, Wm. Lacy Moultrie, Georgia. geons and the hospital for a surgery Clay, Emanuel Cleaver, James E. Clyburn, He visited his VA primary care pro- and complications that the VA is re- Howard Coble, Mike Coffman, Steve Cohen, sponsible for. Tom Cole, Chris Collins, Doug Collins, K. Mi- vider in February of 2009 for an aortic chael Conaway, Gerald E. Connolly, John abdominal aneurysm. His doctor found Mr. Speaker, most of the time, when we are working with these veterans, Conyers, Jr., Paul Cook, Jim Cooper, Jim that the aneurysm measured 7.8 centi- Costa, Tom Cotton, Joe Courtney, Kevin meters, requiring immediate surgery. they ask us to fix this for one simple Cramer, Eric A. ‘‘Rick’’ Crawford, Ander To quote Mr. McCarty, ‘‘He told me I reason: fix it so the next soldier doesn’t Crenshaw, Joseph Crowley, Henry Cuellar, was a walking time bomb and that I have to go through this—not for me— John Abney Culberson, Elijah E. Cummings, needed immediate surgery.’’ but so that the next soldier doesn’t Steve Daines, Danny K. Davis, Rodney Davis, Mr. McCarty was referred for a sur- have to go through this. Susan A. Davis, Peter A. DeFazio, Diana gery consultation at another VA facil- We need to resolve these issues for DeGette, John K. Delaney, Rosa L. DeLauro, ity, and he went to the appointment our veterans, and we need to resolve Suzan K. DelBene, Jeff Denham, Charles W. Dent, Ron DeSantis, Scott DesJarlais, Theo- under the impression that he would be them now. They deserve better. I want to thank our House VA Com- dore E. Deutch, Mario Diaz-Balart, John D. admitted for that surgery. Dingell, Lloyd Doggett, Michael F. Doyle, The vascular surgeon, instead, sent mittee, under the leadership of Chair- Tammy Duckworth, Sean P. Duffy, Jeff Dun- him home and rescheduled the surgery man JEFF MILLER, as well as the Demo- can, John J. Duncan, Jr., Donna F. Edwards, for a later date. Mr. McCarty writes crats and the Republicans on that com- Keith Ellison, Renee L. Ellmers, Jo Ann that the doctor said, ‘‘We do not see mittee, for the work they have done Emerson*, Eliot L. Engel, William L. Enyart, any immediate danger. We think your and are doing to make that system bet- Anna G. Eshoo, Elizabeth H. Esty, Eni F. H. doctor overreacted, and we are going to ter. Faleomavaega, Blake Farenthold, Sam Farr, send you home for 10 days.’’ Before we break for the July Fourth Chaka Fattah, Stephen Lee Fincher, Michael Upon returning home, the aneurysm Independence Day holiday, I want to G. Fitzpatrick, Charles J. ‘‘Chuck’’ Fleischmann, John Fleming, Bill Flores, J. ruptured. Mr. McCarty was rushed to make the commitment on behalf of my Randy Forbes, Jeff Fortenberry, Bill Foster, the hospital for emergency surgery, colleagues in the House of Representa- Virginia Foxx, Lois Frankel, Trent Franks, where he remained hospitalized for 2 tives that, while we will be gone from Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, Marcia L. Fudge, months due to complications. Washington for a week, we will con- Tulsi Gabbard, Pete P. Gallego, John To quote Mr. McCarty, ‘‘Before they tinue to work on these issues in order Garamendi, Joe Garcia, Cory Gardner, Scott took me into surgery, they had to use to help resolve them for our veterans. Garrett, Jim Gerlach, Bob Gibbs, Chris- the paddles on me two times. My heart I wish each and every one of you a topher P. Gibson, Phil Gingrey, Louie Goh- stopped for over 2 minutes. While in happy Independence Day. Whether you mert, Bob Goodlatte, Paul A. Gosar, Trey Gowdy, Kay Granger, Sam Graves, Tom surgery, a ventilator was placed down fly the flag in your yard or wear the into my lungs to breathe for me. I was Graves, Alan Grayson, Al Green, Gene Green, patch on your shoulder or just keep it Tim Griffin, H. Morgan Griffith, Rau´ l M. Gri- in surgery for 6 hours. After the sur- in your heart, thank you, and God bless jalva, Michael G. Grimm, Brett Guthrie, gery was completed and I was rolled America. Luis V. Gutie´rrez, Janice Hahn, Ralph M. into the ICU, the surgeon told the With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back Hall, Colleen W. Hanabusa, Richard L. nurses, ‘This is a miracle boy, and I the balance of my time. Hanna, Gregg Harper, Andy Harris, Vicky Hartzler, Alcee L. Hastings, Doc Hastings, want to keep it that way.’ I was in ICU f for about 3 weeks with the ventilator Denny Heck, Joseph J. Heck, Jeb Hensarling, in my lungs the entire time. While in ADJOURNMENT Jaime Herrera Beutler, Brian Higgins, James ´ ICU, one of my lungs collapsed, and I Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. A. Himes, Ruben Hinojosa, George Holding, Rush Holt, Michael M. Honda, Steven A. developed pneumonia. I was going Speaker, I move that the House do now Horsford, Steny H. Hoyer, Richard Hudson, through hell and didn’t even know I adjourn. Tim Huelskamp, Jared Huffman, Bill was in this world. I was in the hospital The motion was agreed to; accord- Huizenga, Randy Hultgren, Duncan Hunter, about 6 weeks.’’ ingly (at 1 o’clock and 54 minutes Robert Hurt, Steve Israel, Darrell E. Issa,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H26JN4.REC H26JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5815 Sheila Jackson Lee, Hakeem S. Jeffries, Marc A. Veasey, Filemon Vela, Nydia M. ceived June 12, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Lynn Jenkins, Bill Johnson, Eddie Bernice Vela´ zquez, Peter J. Visclosky, Ann Wagner, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Johnson, Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., Tim Walberg, Greg Walden, Jackie Walorski, Services. Sam Johnson, David W. Jolly, Walter B. Timothy J. Walz, Debbie Wasserman 6179. A letter from the Director, Defense Jones, Jim Jordan, David P. Joyce, Marcy Schultz, Maxine Waters, Melvin L. Watt*, Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- Kaptur, William R. Keating, Mike Kelly, Henry A. Waxman, Randy K. Weber, Sr., partment of Defense, transmitting the De- Robin L. Kelly, Joseph P. Kennedy III, Dan- Daniel Webster, Peter Welch, Brad R. partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- iel T. Kildee, Derek Kilmer, Ron Kind, Peter Wenstrup, Lynn A. Westmoreland, Ed Whit- quisition Regulation Supplement: Private T. King, Steve King, Jack Kingston, Adam field, Roger Williams, Frederica S. Wilson, Sector Notification Requirements of In- Kinzinger, Ann Kirkpatrick, John Kline, Ann Joe Wilson, Robert J. Wittman, Frank R. Sourcing Actions (DFARS Case 2012-D036) M. Kuster, Rau´ l R. Labrador, Doug LaMalfa, Wolf, Steve Womack, Rob Woodall, John A. (RIN: 0750-AI05) received June 12, 2014, pursu- Doug Lamborn, Leonard Lance, James R. Yarmuth, Kevin Yoder, Ted S. Yoho, C. W. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Langevin, James Lankford, Rick Larsen, Bill Young*, Don Young, Todd C. Young. on Armed Services. John B. Larson, Tom Latham, Robert E. 6180. A letter from the Acting Assistant Latta, Barbara Lee, Sander M. Levin, John f Secretary for Special Education and Reha- Lewis, Daniel Lipinski, Frank A. LoBiondo, EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, bilitative Services, Department of Edu- David Loebsack, Zoe Lofgren, Billy Long, ETC. cation, transmitting the Department’s final Alan S. Lowenthal, Nita M. Lowey, Frank D. rule — Final priority. National Institute on Lucas, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Ben Ray Luja´ n, Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive Disability and Rehabilitation Research—Re- Michelle Lujan Grisham, Cynthia M. Lum- communications were taken from the habilitation Engineering Research Centers mis, Stephen F. Lynch, Daniel B. Maffei, Speaker’s table and referred as follows: [ED-2014-OSERS-0025] [CFDA Number: Carolyn B. Maloney, Sean Patrick Maloney, 6170. A letter from the USDA/FSA Regu- 84.133E-5.] received June 12, 2014, pursuant to Kenny Marchant, Tom Marino, Edward J. latory Review Group Director, Department 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Markey*, Thomas Massie, Jim Matheson, of Agriculture, transmitting the Depart- Education and the Workforce. Doris O. Matsui, Vance M. McAllister, Caro- 6181. A letter from the Program Analyst, ment’s final rule — Continuation of Certain lyn McCarthy, Kevin McCarthy, Michael T. Financial Operations, Office of Managing Di- Benefit and Loan Programs, Acreage Report- McCaul, Tom McClintock, Betty McCollum, rector, Federal Communications Commis- ing, Average Adjusted Gross Income, and James P. McGovern, Patrick T. McHenry, sion, transmitting the Commission’s final Payment Limit received June 11, 2014, pursu- Mike McIntyre, Howard P. ‘‘Buck’’ McKeon, rule — Amendment of the Schedule of Appli- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee David B. McKinley, Cathy McMorris Rod- cation Fees Set Forth in Sections 1.1102 on Agriculture. gers, Jerry McNerney, Mark Meadows, Pat- through 1.1109 of the Commission’s Rules 6171. A letter from the Management Ana- rick Meehan, Gregory W. Meeks, Grace (GEN Docket No.: 86-285) received June 12, lyst, Department of Agriculture, transmit- Meng, Luke Messer, John L. Mica, Michael 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ting the Department’s final rule — Scales; H. Michaud, Candice S. Miller, Gary G. Mil- Committee on Energy and Commerce. Accurate Weights, Repairs, Adjustments or ler, George Miller, Jeff Miller, Gwen Moore, 6182. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Replacements After Inspection received June James P. Moran, Markwayne Mullin, Mick Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Com- 11, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Mulvaney, Patrick Murphy, Tim Murphy, munications Commission, transmitting the the Committee on Agriculture. Jerrold Nadler, Grace F. Napolitano, Richard Commission’s final rule — Connect America 6172. A letter from the Chairman and Chief E. Neal, Gloria Negrete McLeod, Randy Fund, High-Cost Universal Service Support Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administra- Neugebauer, Kristi L. Noem, Richard M. [WC Docket No.: 10-90] [WC Docket No.: 05- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Nolan, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Richard B. 337] received June 12, 2014, pursuant to 5 rule — Regulatory Capital Rules: Regulatory Nugent, Devin Nunes, Alan Nunnelee, Pete U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- Capital, Implementation of Tier 1/Tier 2 Olson, Beto O’Rourke, William L. Owens, ergy and Commerce. Steven M. Palazzo, Frank Pallone, Jr., Bill Framework (RIN: 3052-AC81) received June 4, 6183. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Pascrell, Jr., Ed Pastor, Erik Paulsen, Don- 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Legislative Affairs, Department of State, ald M. Payne, Jr., Stevan Pearce, Nancy Committee on Agriculture. transmitting consistent with the Authoriza- Pelosi, Ed Perlmutter, Scott Perry, Gary C. 6173. A letter from the Under Secretary, tion for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Peters, Scott H. Peters, Collin C. Peterson, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter Resolution of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-243), the Au- Thomas E. Petri, Pedro R. Pierluisi, Chellie regarding the Army’s priorities and require- thorization for the Use of Military Force Pingree, Robert Pittenger, Joseph R. Pitts, ments of its network modernization plans; to Against Iraq Resolution of 1991 (Pub. L. 102- Mark Pocan, Ted Poe, Jared Polis, Mike the Committee on Armed Services. 1), and in order to keep the Congress fully in- Pompeo, Bill Posey, David E. Price, Tom 6174. A letter from the Acting Assistant formed, a report prepared by the Department Price, Mike Quigley, Trey Radel*, Nick J. Secretary, Department of Defense, transmit- of State for the February 15, 2014–April 15, Rahall II, Charles B. Rangel, Tom Reed, ting a letter regarding the report identi- 2014 reporting period including matters re- David G. Reichert, James B. Renacci, Reid J. fying, for each of the Armed Forces (other lating to post-liberation Iraq, pursuant to Ribble, Tom Rice, Cedric L. Richmond, E. than the Coast Guard) and each Defense Public Law 107-243, section 4(a) (116 Stat. Scott Rigell, Martha Roby, David P. Roe, Agency, the percentage of funds that were 1501); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Harold Rogers, Mike Rogers, Mike Rogers, expended during the preceding fiscal year for 6184. A letter from the Director, Inter- Dana Rohrabacher, Todd Rokita, Thomas J. performance of depot-level maintenance and national Cooperation, Department of De- Rooney, Peter J. Roskam, Ileana Ros- repair workloads by the public and private fense, transmitting Pursuant to Section 27(f) Lehtinen, Dennis A. Ross, Keith J. Rothfus, sectors; to the Committee on Armed Serv- of the Arms Export Control Act and Section Lucille Roybal-Allard, Edward R. Royce, ices. 1(f) of Executive Order 11958, Transmittal No. Raul Ruiz, Jon Runyan, C. A. Dutch Rup- 6175. A letter from the Acting Under Sec- 07-14 informing of an intent to sign the persberger, Bobby L. Rush, Paul Ryan, Tim retary, Department of Defense, transmitting Memorandum of Understanding with King- Ryan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan, Matt a letter notifying that the Department in- dom of the Netherlands and United Kingdom Salmon, Linda T. Sa´ nchez, Loretta Sanchez, tends to assign women to previously closed and Northern Ireland; to the Committee on Mark Sanford, John P. Sarbanes, Steve Sca- positions in the Marine Corps; to the Com- Foreign Affairs. lise, Janice D. Schakowsky, Adam B. Schiff, mittee on Armed Services. 6185. A communication from the President Bradley S. Schneider, Aaron Schock, Kurt 6176. A letter from the Acting Under Sec- of the United States, transmitting a notifi- Schrader, Allyson Y. Schwartz, David retary, Department of Defense, transmitting cation of further measure in response to the Schweikert, Austin Scott, David Scott, Rob- a letter notifying that the Department in- situation in Iraq; (H. Doc. No. 113-125); to the ert C. ‘‘Bobby’’ Scott, F. James Sensen- tends to assign women to previously closed Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to brenner, Jr., Jose´ E. Serrano, Pete Sessions, position in the Army’s 160th Special Oper- be printed. Terri A. Sewell, Carol Shea-Porter, Brad ation Aviation Regiment; to the Committee 6186. A letter from the Chairman, Council Sherman, John Shimkus, Bill Shuster, Mi- on Armed Services. of the District of Columbia, transmitting chael K. Simpson, Kyrsten Sinema, Albio 6177. A letter from the Acting Under Sec- Transmittal of D.C. Act 20-354, ‘‘Vending Sires, Louise McIntosh Slaughter, Adam retary, Department of Defense, transmitting Regulations Temporary Amendment Act of Smith, Adrian Smith, Christopher H. Smith, the Study on Incidence of Breast Cancer 2014’’; to the Committee on Oversight and Jason T. Smith, Lamar Smith, Steve Among Members of the Armed Forces Serv- Government Reform. Southerland II, Jackie Speier, Chris Stewart, ing on Active Duty; to the Committee on 6187. A letter from the Chairman, Council Steve Stivers, Steve Stockman, Marlin A. Armed Services. of the District of Columbia, transmitting Stutzman, Eric Swalwell, Mark Takano, Lee 6178. A letter from the Director, Defense Transmittal of D.C. Act 20-355, ‘‘Educator Terry, Bennie G. Thompson, Glenn Thomp- Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- Evaluation Data Collection Temporary son, Mike Thompson, Mac Thornberry, Pat- partment of Defense, transmitting the De- Amendment Act of 2014’’; to the Committee rick J. Tiberi, John F. Tierney, Scott R. Tip- partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- on Oversight and Government Reform. ton, Dina Titus, Paul Tonko, Niki Tsongas, quisition Regulation Supplement: Definition 6188. A letter from the Chairman, Council Michael R. Turner, Fred Upton, David G. of ‘‘Congressional Defense Committees’’ of the District of Columbia, transmitting the Valadao, Chris Van Hollen, Juan Vargas, (DFARS Case 2013-D027) (RIN: 0750-AI23) re- Department’s final rule — Transmittal of

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By Mr. HURT (for himself, Mr. Transmittal of D.C. Act 20-357, ‘‘Special 6201. A letter from the Chief, Publications BUTTERFIELD, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. Event Waste Diversion Amendment Act of and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, LUETKEMEYER, Mr. LANKFORD, and 2014’’; to the Committee on Oversight and transmitting the Service’s final rule — Re- Mrs. HARTZLER): Government Reform. quirements for Taxpayers Filing Form 5472 H.R. 4976. A bill to amend the Federal 6190. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- [TD 9667] (RIN: 1545-BK00) received June 10, Power Act to require the Federal Energy ment of Labor, transmitting the Depart- 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Regulatory Commission to minimize in- ment’s semiannual report from the office of Committee on Ways and Means. fringement on the exercise and enjoyment of the Inspector General for the period October 6202. A letter from the Chief, Publications property rights in issuing hydropower li- 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014, pursuant to 5 and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue censes, and for other purposes; to the Com- U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), section 5(b); to Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule mittee on Energy and Commerce. the Committee on Oversight and Govern- — Mid-Year Amendments to Safe Harbor By Mr. BILIRAKIS (for himself and Mr. ment Reform. Plans Pursuant to Notice 2014-19 with Re- RUIZ): 6191. A letter from the Administrator, En- spect to the Windsor Decision [Notice 2014- H.R. 4977. A bill to establish a commission vironmental Protection Agency, transmit- 37] received June 10, 2014, pursuant to 5 to examine the evidence-based therapy treat- ting the Agency’s semiannual report from U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ment model used by the Secretary of Vet- the Office of the Inspector General during Ways and Means. erans Affairs for treating mental illnesses of the 6-month period ending March 31, 2014 and 6203. A letter from the Board Members, veterans and the potential benefits of incor- the OIG’s Compendium of Unimplemented Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting a porating complimentary alternative treat- Recommendations; to the Committee on report on the actuarial status of the railroad ments available in non-Department of Vet- Oversight and Government Reform. retirement system, including any rec- erans Affairs medical facilities within the 6192. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- ommendations for financing changes, pursu- community; to the Committee on Veterans’ trator, NMFS, Department of Commerce, ant to 45 U.S.C. 231f-1; jointly to the Com- Affairs. transmitting the 2013 Report to Congress on mittees on Transportation and Infrastruc- By Mrs. ELLMERS (for herself, Mr. the Disclosure of Financial Interest and ture and Ways and Means. MATHESON, and Mr. NUGENT): Recusal Requirements for Regional Fishery 6204. A letter from the Board Members, H.R. 4978. A bill to amend the Federal Management Councils and Scientific and Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require bot- Statistical Committees; to the Committee the Board’s 2014 annual report on the finan- tled water manufacturers and distributors to on Natural Resources. cial status of the railroad unemployment in- disclose bottled water quality information, 6193. A letter from the General Counsel, surance system, pursuant to 45 U.S.C. 369; Department of Commerce, transmitting a and for other purposes; to the Committee on jointly to the Committees on Transportation Energy and Commerce. piece of draft legislation entitled, ‘‘North- and Infrastructure and Ways and Means. west Atlantic Fisheries Convention Amend- By Mr. THORNBERRY (for himself, ments of 2014’’; to the Committee on Natural f Mr. FLORES, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. BUR- GESS, and Mr. NEUGEBAUER): Resources. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON 6194. A letter from the Director, Adminis- H.R. 4979. A bill to provide legal certainty trative Office of the United States Courts, PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS to property owners along the Red River in transmitting a report on compliance within Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Texas, and for other purposes; to the Com- the time limitations established for deciding committees were delivered to the Clerk mittee on Natural Resources. habeas corpus death penalty petitions under By Mr. CAMP (for himself, Mr. LEVIN, for printing and reference to the proper Mr. REICHERT, and Mr. DOGGETT): Title I of the Antiterrorism and Effective calendar, as follows: Death Penalty Act of 1996; to the Committee H.R. 4980. A bill to prevent and address sex on the Judiciary. Mr. CAMP: Committee on Ways and trafficking of children in foster care, to ex- 6195. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Means. H.R. 2807. A bill to amend the Inter- tend and improve adoption incentives, and to Department of Homeland Security, transmit- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent improve international child support recov- ting the Department’s final rule — Draw- the special rule for contributions of qualified ery; to the Committee on Ways and Means, bridge Operation Regulation; Bush River, conservation contributions; with an amend- and in addition to the Committee on the Perryman, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2013-0972] ment (Rept. 113–494). Referred to the Com- Budget, for a period to be subsequently de- (RIN: 1625-AA09) received June 6, 2014, pursu- mittee of the Whole House on the state of termined by the Speaker, in each case for ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee the Union. consideration of such provisions as fall with- on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. CAMP: Committee on Ways and in the jurisdiction of the committee con- 6196. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Means. H.R. 3134. A bill to amend the Inter- cerned. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow charitable By Mr. CARTWRIGHT (for himself, Mr. ting the Department’s final rule — Special contributions made by an individual after BLUMENAUER, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recur- the close of the taxable year, but before the vania, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mrs. ring Marine Events and Fireworks Displays tax return due date, to be treated as made in BROOKS of Indiana, Ms. BROWN of within the Fifth Coast Guard District [Dock- such taxable year; with an amendment Florida, Ms. CHU, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. et Number: USCG-2014-0095] (RIN: 1625-AA00, (Rept. 113–495). Referred to the Committee of CLARK of Massachusetts, Mr. COFF- AA08) received June 6, 2014, pursuant to 5 the Whole House on the state of the Union. MAN, Mr. COHEN, Mr. COOPER, Mr. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Mr. CAMP: Committee on Ways and COLE, Mr. COTTON, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. Transportation and Infrastructure. Means. H.R. 4619. A bill to amend the Inter- CUMMINGS, Ms. DELBENE, Ms. 6197. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, nal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent DEGETTE, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- the rule allowing certain tax-free distribu- DESANTIS, Mr. DEUTCH, Ms. ESHOO, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety tions from individual retirement accounts Mr. FARR, Mr. FATTAH, Ms. FUDGE, Zone, Atlantic Ocean; Virginia Beach, VA for charitable purposes; with an amendment Mr. GARCIA, Mr. GENE GREEN of [Docket Number: USCG-2014-0007] (RIN: 1625- (Rept. 113–496). Referred to the Committee of Texas, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. AA00) received June 6, 2014, pursuant to 5 the Whole House on the state of the Union. HASTINGS of Washington, Mr. ISRAEL, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Mr. CAMP: Committee on Ways and Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. Transportation and Infrastructure. Means. H.R. 4691. A bill to amend the Inter- KUSTER, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. MARINO, 6198. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, nal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the tax Mr. MEEHAN, Ms. MATSUI, Mrs. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- rate for excise tax on investment income of MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. MEAD- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety private foundations; with an amendment OWS, Mr. MESSER, Mr. GEORGE MIL- Zone, Atlantic Ocean; Virginia Beach, VA (Rept. 113–497). Referred to the Committee of LER of California, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. [Docket Number: USCG-2014-0111] (RIN: 1625- the Whole House on the state of the Union. MULLIN, Mr. NEAL, Mr. NOLAN, Ms. AA00) received June 6, 2014, pursuant to 5 Mr. CAMP: Committee on Ways and NORTON, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. PAYNE, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Means. H.R. 4719. A bill to amend the Inter- Mr. PERRY, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. Transportation and Infrastructure. nal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently ex- REICHERT, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. 6199. A letter from the Chairman, Federal tend and expand the charitable deduction for RUIZ, Ms. SCHWARTZ, Ms. SHEA-POR- Maritime Commission, transmitting the contributions of food inventory; with an TER, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. Commission’s 52nd annual report of activi- amendment (Rept. 113–498). Referred to the STOCKMAN, Mr. TERRY, Ms. TITUS, Mr. ties for fiscal year 2013; to the Committee on Committee of the Whole House on the state VAN HOLLEN, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. VELA, Transportation and Infrastructure. of the Union. Mr. WEBER of Texas, Ms. WILSON of

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Florida, Mr. YARMUTH, Ms. DELAURO, quirements for declaration of marine na- emergency action to eliminate excessive Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. JORDAN, tional monuments, and for other purposes; to speculation in energy markets; to the Com- Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, Mr. BACH- the Committee on Natural Resources. mittee on Agriculture. US, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. HONDA, By Mrs. BACHMANN (for herself, Ms. By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Ms. Mr. KING of New York, and Mr. LAR- BASS, Mr. MCDERMOTT, and Mr. MCCOLLUM, and Ms. LEE of Cali- SON of Connecticut): MARINO): fornia): H.R. 4981. A bill to amend section 2259 of H.R. 4989. A bill to prohibit Federal fund- H.R. 4997. A bill to provide assistance to title 18, United States Code, and for other ing of any treatment or research in which a sub-Saharan Africa to combat obstetric fis- purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- ward of the State is subjected to greater tula; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. ary. than minimal risk to the individual’s health By Ms. DELAURO: By Mr. BUCSHON (for himself, Mr. with no or minimal prospect of direct ben- H.R. 4998. A bill to enhance beneficiary and KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. KLINE, efit; to the Committee on Energy and Com- provider protections and improve trans- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. merce. parency in the Medicare Advantage market, TIERNEY, Mr. BISHOP of New York, By Ms. JACKSON LEE (for herself, Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on Mr. POLIS, and Mr. ROYCE): CONYERS, Mr. NADLER, Mr. HINOJOSA, Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- H.R. 4982. A bill to simplify the application Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. mittee on Energy and Commerce, for a pe- used for the estimation and determination of VELA, and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia): riod to be subsequently determined by the financial aid eligibility for postsecondary H.R. 4990. A bill to provide for the appoint- Speaker, in each case for consideration of education; to the Committee on Education ment of additional immigration judges; to such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- and the Workforce. the Committee on the Judiciary. tion of the committee concerned. By Ms. DELBENE (for herself, Mr. By Ms. FOXX (for herself, Mr. MESSER, By Mr. BISHOP of Georgia (for himself, TAKANO, Mr. MICHAUD, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. KLINE): Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 4983. A bill to simplify and streamline JOHNSON of Georgia, and Mr. DAVID Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. BROWNLEY of the information regarding institutions of SCOTT of Georgia): California, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALO- higher education made publicly available by H.R. 4991. A bill to redesignate Ocmulgee NEY of New York, Mr. WAXMAN, Ms. the Secretary of Education, and for other National Monument in the State of Georgia SPEIER, Mr. THOMPSON of California, purposes; to the Committee on Education and revise its boundary, and for other pur- Mr. POCAN, Ms. BASS, Mr. POLIS, Ms. and the Workforce. poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- LEE of California, Mr. MURPHY of By Mr. GUTHRIE (for himself, Mr. sources. Florida, Mr. SMITH of Washington, and Mr. WALZ): HUDSON, and Mr. KLINE): By Mrs. BUSTOS (for herself, Mr. H.R. 4984. A bill to amend the loan coun- BRALEY of Iowa, Ms. DUCKWORTH, and H.R. 4999. A bill to amend title 38, United seling requirements under the Higher Edu- Mr. LOEBSACK): States Code, to extend and expand the mem- bership of the Advisory Committee on Mi- cation Act of 1965, and for other purposes; to H.R. 4992. A bill to require the Secretary of nority Veterans to include veterans who are the Committee on Education and the Work- Transportation to conduct a study on the lesbian, gay, or bisexual and veterans who force. adequacy of motor vehicle refueling assist- are transgender; to the Committee on Vet- By Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself, Mr. ance to individuals with disabilities, to pro- mulgate regulations in accordance with the erans’ Affairs. LEVIN, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. DANNY K. results of such study, and for other purposes; By Ms. FRANKEL of Florida (for her- DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. to the Committee on the Judiciary. self, Ms. MOORE, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. MCDERMOTT, Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. BLU- By Mr. BUTTERFIELD (for himself, BROWN of Florida, Ms. KAPTUR, Mrs. MENAUER, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. LAN- Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. TONKO, and Mr. NEGRETE MCLEOD, Ms. NORTON, Ms. GEVIN, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. SLAUGHTER, DINGELL): CLARK of Massachusetts, Ms. LEE of Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Ms. H.R. 4993. A bill to clarify the effect of California, Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. NAD- HEA ORTER ARTWRIGHT S -P , Mr. C , Ms. State statutes of repose on the required com- LER, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. JOHNSON of SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. mencement date for actions under the Com- Georgia, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. MEEKS, DEFAZIO, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. prehensive Environmental Response, Com- Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. LOEBSACK, Ms. MICHAUD, Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. pensation, and Liability Act of 1980; to the MCCOLLUM, Mr. HONDA, Mr. COHEN, DUCKWORTH, Ms. ESTY, Mr. Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in Mr. SABLAN, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. ´ LOWENTHAL, Mr. CARDENAS, Mr. HECK addition to the Committees on Transpor- SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE of Washington, Mr. RUSH, Ms. MAT- tation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. SUI, Mr. POCAN, Mr. NOLAN, Mr. for a period to be subsequently determined RUSH, Mr. ENYART, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, ´ SIRES, Ms. VELAZQUEZ, Mr. SERRANO, by the Speaker, in each case for consider- Mr. RANGEL, Ms. MENG, Ms. TITUS, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- Mrs. BUSTOS, Ms. CHU, Mr. HASTINGS York, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. WELCH, Ms. risdiction of the committee concerned. of Florida, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. GRAY- EDWARDS, Mr. COURTNEY, Mrs. By Mr. CAMP (for himself, Mr. LEVIN, SON, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. NEGRETE MCLEOD, Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. MCDERMOTT, GARAMENDI, Mr. DEUTCH, Ms. CASTOR VARGAS, Ms. NORTON, Ms. CLARK of Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. KIND, Mr. of Florida, Ms. EDWARDS, Ms. Massachusetts, and Mr. WALZ): TIBERI, and Mrs. BLACK): BROWNLEY of California, Ms. PINGREE H.R. 4985. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 4994. A bill to amend title XVIII of the of Maine, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. TONKO, enue Code of 1986 to modify the rules relat- Social Security Act to provide for standard- Ms. BASS, Ms. HAHN, Ms. WILSON of ing to inverted corporations and to transfer ized post-acute care assessment data for Florida, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Ms. SE- the resulting revenues to the Highway Trust quality, payment, and discharge planning, WELL of Alabama, Mr. SEAN PATRICK Fund; to the Committee on Ways and Means. and for other purposes; to the Committee on MALONEY of New York, Ms. By Mr. LUETKEMEYER: Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. SHEA-POR- H.R. 4986. A bill to amend certain banking mittee on Energy and Commerce, for a pe- TER, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. statutes in response to Operation Choke riod to be subsequently determined by the VARGAS, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. MCGOVERN, Point; to the Committee on Financial Serv- Speaker, in each case for consideration of Ms. ESTY, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. TIERNEY, ices. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Mr. KEATING, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for him- tion of the committee concerned. Ms. LOFGREN, and Mrs. LOWEY): self, Mr. MCGOVERN, and Mr. WOLF): By Mr. CA´ RDENAS (for himself, Mr. H.R. 5000. A bill to provide for child care H.R. 4987. A bill to amend the Torture Vic- SCHIFF, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. MCKEON, services for families with infants or toddlers, tims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appro- Mr. THOMPSON of California, Ms. and for other purposes; to the Committee on priations to provide assistance for domestic MATSUI, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. Education and the Workforce, and in addi- and foreign programs and centers for the SWALWELL of California, Mr. COSTA, tion to the Committee on Ways and Means, treatment of victims of torture, and for Ms. ESHOO, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. FARR, for a period to be subsequently determined other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Mr. RUIZ, Mr. PETERS of California, by the Speaker, in each case for consider- Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. WATERS, ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- Energy and Commerce, for a period to be and Mr. LOWENTHAL): risdiction of the committee concerned. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in H.R. 4995. A bill to designate the facility of By Ms. FUDGE (for herself, Ms. WILSON each case for consideration of such provi- the United States Postal Service located at of Florida, Mr. HINOJOSA, and Mr. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 6531 Van Nuys Boulevard in Van Nuys, Cali- HONDA): committee concerned. fornia, as the ‘‘Marilyn Monroe Post Office’’; H.R. 5001. A bill to amend the Elementary By Mr. SOUTHERLAND (for himself to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to pro- and Mr. YOUNG of Alaska): ment Reform. vide for State accountability in the provi- H.R. 4988. A bill to amend the Act popu- By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Mr. sion of access to the core resources for learn- larly known as the Antiquities Act of 1906 to CICILLINE, Mr. GRIJALVA, and Mr. ing, and for other purposes; to the Com- provide for congressional approval of na- WELCH): mittee on Education and the Workforce. tional monuments and restrictions on the H.R. 4996. A bill to require the Commodity By Mr. GERLACH (for himself and Mr. use of national monuments, to establish re- Futures Trading Commission to take certain KIND):

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By Mr. GINGREY of Georgia (for him- Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to Congress has the power to enact this legis- self, Mr. LEWIS, and Mr. WESTMORE- be subsequently determined by the Speaker, lation pursuant to the following: LAND): in each case for consideration of such provi- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United H.R. 5003. A bill to adjust the boundary of sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the States Constitution, to ‘‘provide for the com- the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield committee concerned. mon Defence and general Welfare of the Park to include the Wallis House and By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself United States.’’ Harriston Hill, and for other purposes; to the and Mr. LARSEN of Washington): By Mr. CARTWRIGHT: Committee on Natural Resources. H.R. 5012. A bill to amend the Richard B. H.R. 4981. By Mr. HIMES (for himself, Mr. Russell National School Lunch Act to im- Congress has the power to enact this legis- DELANEY, Mr. WELCH, and Mr. CART- prove the efficiency of summer meals; to the lation pursuant to the following: WRIGHT): Committee on Education and the Workforce. (1) to regulate commerce with foreign na- H.R. 5004. A bill to improve the energy effi- By Mr. SMITH of Texas (for himself, tions, and among the several states, and with ciency of multifamily housing in the United Mr. MARINO, Mr. MORAN, Mr. WHIT- the Indian tribes, as enumerated in Article 1, States, and for other purposes; to the Com- FIELD, Mr. PETRI, Mr. YOHO, Mrs. Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution; mittee on Financial Services. ELLMERS, Ms. CLARK of Massachu- (2) to make all laws necessary and proper By Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York (for setts, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. DELAURO, for executing powers vested by the Constitu- herself, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois, and Mr. tion in the Government of the United States, fornia, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. HUFFMAN): as enumerated in Article I, Section 8, Clause SLAUGHTER, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. CAPU- H. Res. 651. A resolution expressing support 18 of the United States Constitution. ANO, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. for the network of experienced and accred- By Mr. BUCSHON: HINOJOSA, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. HOLT, ited wildlife rehabilitation centers across H.R. 4982. Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. HASTINGS of Flor- the United States and honoring their impor- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ida, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- tant work in protecting native wildlife; to lation pursuant to the following: fornia, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, the Committee on Natural Resources. Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mrs. By Mr. WEBER of Texas (for himself, the United States CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. OLSON, Mr. By Ms. FOXX: Mr. LEVIN, Mr. HONDA, Ms. NORTON, HALL, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. YOUNG of H.R. 4983. Mr. LOEBSACK, Ms. BASS, Mr. FATTAH, Alaska, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. SES- Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Ms. SPEIER): SIONS, and Mr. NEUGEBAUER): lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5005. A bill to end the use of corporal H. Res. 652. A resolution condemning the Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of punishment in schools, and for other pur- President of the United States and the exec- the United States poses; to the Committee on Education and utive branch of government for continuous By Mr. GUTHRIE: the Workforce. actions that violates the laws and Constitu- H.R. 4984. By Ms. NORTON: tion of the United States; to the Committee Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5006. A bill to authorize the establish- on the Judiciary. lation pursuant to the following: ment of a program of voluntary separation By Mr. NADLER: Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of incentive payments for nonjudicial employ- H. Res. 653. A resolution recognizing the the United States ees of the District of Columbia courts and 45th anniversary of Stonewall; to the Com- By Mr. VAN HOLLEN: employees of the District of Columbia Public mittee on the Judiciary. H.R. 4985. Defender Service; to the Committee on Over- Congress has the power to enact this legis- sight and Government Reform. f lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. RUIZ: CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Sections 7 & 8 of Article I of the United H.R. 5007. A bill to assess staffing short- STATEMENT States Constitution and Amendment XVI of ages at medical facilities of the Department the United States Constitution. of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of By Mr. LUETKEMEYER: to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. the Rules of the House of Representa- H.R. 4986. By Mr. SALMON: tives, the following statements are sub- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5008. A bill to prohibit United States mitted regarding the specific powers lation pursuant to the following: voluntary contributions to the United Na- granted to Congress in the Constitu- The constitutional authority on which this tions Democracy Fund; to the Committee on bill rests is the explicit power of Congress to Foreign Affairs. tion to enact the accompanying bill or regulate commerce in and among the states, By Ms. SPEIER: joint resolution. as enumerate in Article 1, Section 8, Clause H.R. 5009. A bill to require the payment of By Mr. HURT: 3, the Commerce Clause, of the United States the full amount of separation pay otherwise H.R. 4976. Constitution, and Article 1, Section 8, Clause due to former members of the Armed Forces Congress has the power to enact this legis- 1, which grants Congress the ability to make who were separated under the former Don’t lation pursuant to the following: laws necessary to carry out that power. Ad- Ask, Don’t Tell Policy of the Department of Article I, Sec. 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Con- ditionally, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 9 Defense and were only paid a portion of the stitution grants Congress authority over federal full amount; to the Committee on Armed By Mr. BILIRAKIS: courts and therefore implicitly allows Con- Services. H.R. 4977. gress to require Judicial Branch review of By Ms. SPEIER (for herself, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Executive Branch actions. Finally, Article I, CA´ RDENAS, Mr. RANGEL, and Ms. lation pursuant to the following: Section 7, Clause 2 of the Constitution allows SCHAKOWSKY): Article I, section 8, clause XII–XIV of the for every bill passed by the House of Rep- H.R. 5010. A bill to provide greater clarity Constitution of the United States, which resentatives and the Senate and signed by in the regulation of electronic nicotine deliv- gives Congress the authority to: the President to be made law; and therefore ery systems, including electronic cigarettes, To raise and support Armies, but no Appro- it implicitly allows Congress to amend any cigars, cigarillos, pipes, and hookahs, and for priation of Money to that Use shall be for a bill that has been passed by both chambers other purposes; to the Committee on Energy longer Term than two Years; and signed into law by the President. and Commerce. To provide and maintain a Navy; By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: By Ms. SPEIER: To make Rules for the Government and H.R. 4987. H.R. 5011. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- Regulation of the land and naval Forces; Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit au- By Mrs. ELLMERS: lation pursuant to the following: thorized committees of candidates for elec- H.R. 4978. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 10 tion for Federal office and leadership PACs Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. SOUTHERLAND: from employing immediate family members lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4988. of the candidates, to amend such Act to The Commerce Clause: Article 1, Section 8, Congress has the power to enact this legis- limit the rate of interest an authorized com- Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution gives Con- lation pursuant to the following: mittee of a candidate may pay on loans made gress the power ‘‘to regulate commerce with SUCH AS to the committee by the candidate, to amend foreign nations, and among the several Article IV, section 3 of the Constitution of such Act to apply the prohibition against the states, and with the Indian tribes.’’ the United States grants Congress the au- conversion of contributions to personal use By Mr. THORNBERRY: thority to enact this bill. The Congress shall to contributions to political committees, to H.R. 4979. have Power to dispose of and make all need- amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 Congress has the power to enact this legis- ful Rules and Regulations respecting the to require registered lobbyists to identify lation pursuant to the following: Territory or other Property belonging to the

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H.R. 4989. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Constitution of the lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: United States of America Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 Article I, Section 8: Powers of Congress By Ms. FUDGE: Clause 18 H.R. 5001. f The Congress shall have power . . . To Congress has the power to enact this legis- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS make all laws which shall be necessary and lation pursuant to the following: proper for carrying into execution the fore- Clause 3 of Section 8 of Article 1 of the Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors going powers, and all other powers vested by Constitution. were added to public bills and resolu- this Constitution in the government of the By Mr. GERLACH: tions, as follows: United States, or in any department or offi- H.R. 5002. H.R. 223: Mr. GIBSON. cer thereof. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 318: Mr. GOODLATTE. By Ms. JACKSON LEE: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 411: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. H.R. 4990. The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to Congress has the power to enact this legis- Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the H.R. 515: Mr. WAXMAN and Ms. MCCOLLUM. lation pursuant to the following: United States Constitution. H.R. 543: Mr. MARINO, Mr. SOUTHERLAND, This bill is enacted pursuant to the power By Mr. GINGREY of Georgia: and Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 5003. H.R. 610: Mr. CONNOLLY. 8, Clauses 4 and 18 of the United States Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 689: Mr. DELANEY and Ms. NORTON. stitution. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 787: Mrs. CAPITO. By Mr. BISHOP of Georgia: Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2: The Con- H.R. 988: Mr. PAULSEN. H.R. 4991. gress shall have Power to dispose of and H.R. 1015: Mr. CRAWFORD. Congress has the power to enact this legis- make all needful Rules and Regulations re- H.R. 1020: Mr. MILLER of Florida. lation pursuant to the following: specting the Territory and other Property H.R. 1136: Ms. SPEIER. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 belonging to the United States; and nothing H.R. 1146: Mr. TERRY. The Commerce Clause in this Constitution shall be so construed as H.R. 1331: Mr. COBLE. By Mrs. BUSTOS: to Prejudice any Claims of the United H.R. 1354: Mr. WALZ. H.R. 4992. States, or of any particular state. H.R. 1466: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. HIMES: H.R. 1507: Mr. RUSH. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5004. H.R. 1553: Mr. SHIMKUS and Mr. MAFFEI. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1750: Mr. JOLLY and Mr. MEEHAN. granted to Congress under Article I, Section lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1830: Mr. BARLETTA and Mr. FORBES. 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 1835: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. tion. the United States H.R. 2064: Ms. FUDGE. By Mr. BUTTERFIELD: By Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York: H.R. 2170: Mr. CROWLEY. H.R. 4993. H.R. 5005. H.R. 2450: Mr. MCDERMOTT and Ms. NORTON. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2453: Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. KING of New lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: York, and Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the This bill is enacted pursuant to the powers H.R. 2500: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas and Constitution, Congress has the power to col- granted to the Congress by Article I, Section Mr. FORTENBERRY. lect taxes and expend funds to provide for 8, Clause 1 and Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 H.R. 2529: Mr. BLUMENAUER. the general welfare of the United States. of the United States Constitution. H.R. 2536: Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. Congress may also make laws that are nec- By Ms. NORTON: BYRNE, Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, and Mrs. essary and proper for carrying into execution H.R. 5006. ELLMERS. their powers enumerated under Article I. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2607: Mr. CARNEY. By Mr. CAMP: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2647: Mr. BYRNE. H.R. 4994. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2737: Mr. MEEKS. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: clause 18 of H.R. 2807: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts and lation pursuant to the following: section 8 of article I of the Constitution. Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mex- Article 1, section 8. By Mr. RUIZ: ico. ´ By Mr. CARDENAS: H.R. 5007. H.R. 2959: Mr. GARY G. MILLER of Cali- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4995. fornia, Mr. BARROW of Georgia, and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: GALLEGO. lation pursuant to the following: clause 18 of section 8 of article I of the H.R. 2981: Mr. BISHOP of New York. Article 1, Section 1. Constitution H.R. 3054: Mr. FATTAH. All legislative powers herein granted shall By Mr. SALMON: H.R. 3077: Mr. RUSH. be vested in a Congress of the United States, H.R. 5008. H.R. 3116: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. which shall consist of a Senate and House of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3367: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mrs. Representatives. lation pursuant to the following: CAPITO, and Mr. SHIMKUS. By Ms. DELAURO: Article I, Section 9, Clause 7—‘‘No Money H.R. 3383: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. H.R. 4996. shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Congress has the power to enact this legis- Consequence of Appropriations made by Law; H.R. 3543: Ms. LEE of California. lation pursuant to the following: and a regular Statement and Account of the H.R. 3566: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United Receipts and Expenditures of all public New York. States Constitution Money shall be published from time to H.R. 3698: Mr. SCHRADER. H.R. 3775: Mr. TIBERI. By Ms. DELAURO: time.’’ H.R. 4997. By Ms. SPEIER: H.R. 3852: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5009. H.R. 3856: Mr. CARNEY. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3899: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. GEORGE Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 lation pursuant to the following: MILLER of California, Mr. HECK of Wash- The Congress shall have Power * * * To This bill is enacted pursuant to the power ington, and Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, granted to Congress under Article 1, Section ico. and among the several States, and with the 8 of the United States Constitution. H.R. 3929: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Indian Tribes. By Ms. SPEIER: H.R. 4012: Mr. ROONEY. By Ms. DELAURO: H.R. 5010. H.R. 4041: Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mrs. H.R. 4998. Congress has the power to enact this legis- KIRKPATRICK, Mr. ISRAEL, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. ESTY, and Mr. BROOKS of lation pursuant to the following: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Alabama. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United granted to Congress under Article 1, Section H.R. 4060: Mr. HALL and Mr. JOLLY. States Constitution 8 of the United States Constitution. H.R. 4119: Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. By Ms. DELBENE: By Ms. SPEIER: GRAYSON, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. SCHIFF, H.R. 4999. H.R. 5011. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, Mrs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- NAPOLITANO, Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Ms. CHU.

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H.R. 4136: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts and H.R. 4690: Mr. HOLT. H.R. 4965: Mr. GARCIA. Mr. PETERS of Michigan. H.R. 4703: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. H.J. Res. 41: Mr. POMPEO. RANKS OHO LEMING H.R. 4188: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. F of Arizona, Mr. Y , Mr. F , H. Res. 190: Mr. AMODEI. H.R. 4190: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. POSEY, Mr. STOCKMAN, Mr. RIBBLE, and H. Res. 231: Mr. POSEY. H.R. 4227: Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. PITTENGER. H.R. 4257: Mr. CRAWFORD. H.R. 4792: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. H. Res. 254: Mrs. BEATTY. H.R. 4418: Mr. PRICE of Georgia. HUDSON, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. JOLLY, H. Res. 281: Mr. SARBANES, Mr. WITTMAN, H.R. 4432: Mr. CRAWFORD and Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. NUNES, and Mrs. ROBY. Mr. HALL, and Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. H.R. 4450: Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, H.R. 4798: Mr. FATTAH. H. Res. 456: Mr. HARPER, Mr. KEATING, Mr. and Mr. GIBSON. H.R. 4813: Mr. LONG. RAHALL, and Mr. RUNYAN. H.R. 4462: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Ms. IRKPATRICK H.R. 4843: Mrs. K and Mr. H. Res. 570: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. NORTON, and Ms. MOORE. VALADAO. H. Res. 588: Mr. COOPER, Mr. SMITH of New H.R. 4466: Mr. DUFFY. H.R. 4864: Mr. TONKO. Jersey, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, and Mr. MCCLIN- H.R. 4489: Mr. NUGENT and Mr. CONNOLLY. H.R. 4871: Mr. FINCHER, Mr. HUIZENGA of TOCK. H.R. 4504: Mr. CICILLINE. Michigan, Mr. ROSS, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. H.R. 4507: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. OLSON, Mr. CARTER, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. H. Res. 607: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. H.R. 4510: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. H. Res. 621: Mr. LANKFORD. WOMACK, Mr. BARROW of Georgia, and Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. H. Res. 626: Mr. LEVIN. BUTTERFIELD. WEBER of Texas, Mr. STOCKMAN, Mr. HALL, H. Res. 633: Mr. MILLER of Florida and Mr. H.R. 4526: Ms. JACKSON LEE. and Mr. MARCHANT. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. H.R. 4577: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. E ANTIS H.R. 4874: Mr. D S . H. Res. 644: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, H.R. 4578: Mr. TAKANO, Mr. POCAN, Mr. H.R. 4878: Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. STUTZMAN, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. GERLACH, DOGGETT, Ms. BASS, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. MUR- H.R. 4888: Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. MATHESON, and Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. HURT, Mr. STEWART, Mr. PHY of Florida, Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. KEATING. RICE of South Carolina, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. Mr. O’ROURKE, and Mr. PRICE of North Caro- H.R. 4904: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. MCGOVERN, and THORNBERRY, Mr. LANCE, Mr. SMITH of Texas, lina. Ms. MOORE. Mr. HUNTER, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, H.R. 4579: Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 4930: Mr. ROSS, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. MCKEON, H.R. 4589: Mr. SCHOCK. Mr. MCNERNEY, and Mrs. ELLMERS. Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. H.R. 4619: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. H.R. 4936: Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. MCGOVERN, CHABOT, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. COOK, Mr. WEBER H.R. 4625: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. and Ms. MOORE. H.R. 4626: Mr. BARR, Mrs. CAROLYN B. H.R. 4948: Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD. of Texas, Mr. COLLINS of New York, Mr. MALONEY of New York, Mr. SESSIONS, and H.R. 4950: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. SALMON, Mr. YOHO, Mr. SOUTHERLAND, Mr. Mr. ELLISON. H.R. 4957: Mr. LONG. COTTON, Mr. WOLF, Mr. FORBES, Mr. PERRY, H.R. 4653: Mr. FORBES and Ms. CHU. H.R. 4959: Mr. HASTINGS of Washington and Mr. STIVERS, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. SMITH of Ne- H.R. 4678: Mr. ROKITA. Mr. ROKITA. braska, and Mr. LONG. H.R. 4680: Mr. MCNERNEY. H.R. 4964: Mr. ENYART and Ms. NORTON. H. Res. 650: Mr. PETERSON.

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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014 No. 101 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was Senator from the State of Montana, to per- and that will be a cloture vote. She has called to order by the Honorable JOHN form the duties of the Chair. been nominated by the President for E. WALSH, a Senator from the State of PATRICK J. LEAHY, the Third Circuit. Montana. President pro tempore. At 1:45 p.m., we will confirm several Mr. WALSH thereupon assumed the additional nominations, but we expect PRAYER Chair as Acting President pro tempore. to have only one rollcall vote at that The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- f time. fered the following prayer: RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR Let us pray. LEADER Mr. REID. Mr. President, H.R. 3301, I Lord of night and day to whose will am told, is due for a second reading; is The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- all the stars are obedient, we submit to that true? pore. The majority leader is recog- Your sovereignty and might. Remind The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- nized. our lawmakers that You are often clos- pore. The majority leader is correct. est to us when we feel far from You. f The clerk will read the bill by title Give our Senators confidence in the BIPARTISAN SPORTSMEN’S ACT for the second time. triumph of Your eternal purposes. May OF 2014—MOTION TO PROCEED The assistant legislative clerk read they strive each day to do something as follows: Mr. REID. Mr. President, I now move that will strengthen their hold upon to proceed to Calendar No. 384, S. 2363, A bill (H.R. 3301) to require approval for the world unseen. Impart to them the the construction, connection, operation, or the Hagan Sportsmen’s legislation. wisdom to release Earth’s fleeting maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- things, as they seek to conform to the or electric transmission facilities at the na- pore. The clerk will report the motion. life of the world to come. tional boundary of the United States for the The assistant legislative clerk read And, Lord, please bless our faithful import or export of oil, natural gas, or elec- as follows: tricity to or from Canada or Mexico, and for Senate pages who will be leaving us other purposes. soon. Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 384, S. 2363, a bill to protect and enhance opportuni- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I object to We pray in Your sacred Name. Amen. ties for recreational hunting, fishing, and any other proceedings at this time. f shooting, and for other purposes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- SCHEDULE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE pore. Objection is heard. The bill will Mr. REID. Mr. President, following be placed on the calendar. The Presiding Officer led the Pledge my remarks and those of the Repub- IMMIGRATION REFORM of Allegiance, as follows: lican leader, the Senate will be in a pe- Mr. REID. Mr. President, the late co- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the riod of morning business until noon, median Leslie Nielsen said: ‘‘Doing United States of America, and to the Repub- with the time equally divided and con- nothing is very hard to do . . . you lic for which it stands, one nation under God, trolled between the two leaders or indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. never know when you’re finished.’’ Per- their designees. haps that is the case with the Repub- f ORDER OF PROCEDURE lican-controlled House of Representa- APPOINTMENT OF ACTING Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- tives. They just don’t know when to PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE sent that the previous order with re- finish doing nothing on immigration spect to the Krause nomination be reform. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The modified so that the Senate will pro- Today marks the 365th day that the clerk will please read a communication ceed to executive session at 11:45 a.m. tea party-driven House of Representa- to the Senate from the President pro and vote on the motion to invoke clo- tives has sat on their hands refusing to tempore (Mr. LEAHY). ture on the Krause nomination, with fix our broken immigration system. The assistant legislative clerk read all previous provisions remaining in ef- The Senate was able to pass immigra- the following letter. fect. tion reform 52 weeks ago because both U.S. SENATE, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Democrats and Republicans in the Sen- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, pore. Without objection, it is so or- ate understood the urgent need to Washington, DC, June 26, 2014. To the Senate: dered. amend our Nation’s immigration laws. Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, Mr. REID. At 11:45 a.m., the Senate Yet for 12 months—52 weeks—radical of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby will vote on the nomination of Cheryl Republicans in the House have refused appoint the Honorable JOHN E. WALSH, a Ann Krause to be U.S. circuit judge, to address the real issues affecting the

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Democrats are supposedly incapable of The bill that passed the Senate 52 Waiting 52 weeks? They have done advancing important policies they weeks ago has the most stringent bor- nothing for 365 days. They claim to be claim to support, policies such as ap- der security measures in the history of working on jobs bills and legislation to proving the Keystone Pipeline. These the world. What we have agreed to do reduce the debt. If that is the case, why Senate Democrats just can’t stop talk- with the border is unbelievable. So any don’t they do something about raising ing about how much they love Key- complaint about border security is just the minimum wage? Why don’t they do stone. Yet they will not stop enabling not well taken. something about extended unemploy- their own Democratic leadership to It appears to me the Republicans ment benefits? Why don’t they do block approval of this shovel-ready, want more deportations and more fam- something about making it so my job-creation project. They have been ilies torn apart. Do they also want daughter, my wife, and daughters and doing so for years now. So it is hard to more debt? Immigration reform will re- wives and mothers all over America get take what they say very seriously. duce the debt by $1 trillion. Is the im- paid for doing the same work men do? That is true when it comes to the migration platform by the extremists That would be good for the economy. Obama administration’s war on coal in the Republican Party to deport first How about student debt. Why don’t jobs too. Some of our friends on the and find solutions later or never? I they do something about the debt stu- other side want their constituents to guess that is what it is. dents have—$1.3 trillion. think they will stand up to this elitist Recently, Republican Congressman Yesterday or the day before Senator war on middle-class jobs. These Sen- DARRELL ISSA circulated a letter de- DURBIN spoke about a company that ators want everyone to believe they are manding that President Obama end a went bankrupt. They have one school opposed to this administration’s waves program that prevents young people in Nevada. It is a for-profit school that of job-killing energy regulations. with longstanding ties to America from has been ripping off young men and The truth is it is just the opposite. being deported. He offers no plan to women—some not so young—for years. These Democratic Senators say they solve our Nation’s immigration quan- Senator DURBIN said more than 90 per- are ready to stand and fight, but when dary or to keep families together—just cent of all the income that institution push comes to shove we can’t find them anywhere. Instead, we continually see more deportations. got came from Federal loans, and the There is not anyone who believes this default rate is extremely high. Why them supporting the majority leader country can fiscally or physically de- don’t we do something about student and the Democratic Senate leadership port 11 million people. The bill Con- debt? that dutifully does the bidding of gress passed many years ago in 1985—I The fact is the Senate-passed immi- President Obama and the far left. On this issue the Democratic leader- guess is when it was—didn’t work. It gration bill reduces the deficit and ship has gotten ever more extreme in allowed people to come here without spurs the economy more than all the its defense of the war-on-coal jobs. proper documentation. We tried a pro- House bills currently awaiting Senate action combined. Multiple times I have tried to offer leg- gram, and it simply hasn’t worked— I urge my Republican friends and the islation that would ease the pain for employer sanctions. It doesn’t matter Republican leadership in the House to Kentucky’s coal families—hard-work- how we got to where we are; we have to stop doing nothing and bring immigra- ing Americans who just want to work change things. We must have com- tion reform to a vote. and put food on the table. prehensive immigration reform. Again, As the comedian said: ‘‘Doing noth- I pushed for Senate approval of com- Congressman ISSA offers no plan to ing is very hard to do . . . you never monsense bills, such as the Saving Coal solve our Nation’s immigration quan- know when you’re finished.’’ Maybe Jobs Act and the Coal Country Protec- dary or keep families together—just that is the problem with them. Perhaps tion Act, but the majority leader more deportations. They are running now is the time for newly appointed blocks those efforts at every turn, and out of excuses. Congressman ISSA and House majority leader KEVIN MCCAR- none of the so-called moderate Senate Republicans have gone so far as to turn THY, who comes from Bakersfield, in Democrats ever come to the floor to as- a humanitarian crisis at our Nation’s the State of California, where com- sist me in my efforts. Every time they southern border into a political game. prehensive immigration reform is cer- choose to follow a party line instead— The people coming from Central tainly necessary, to take a position on the party line of the majority leader America to America are trying to es- immigration reform. Will he bring the they support. cape a war-torn and poverty-ridden Senate-passed bill to a vote? If not, The most troubling is the majority country. Yesterday, the Republicans what does he propose? leader whom these Democrats support reached a new low by accusing these Republicans in the House have a is so determined to stamp out opposi- kids—some of them 3 years old—of choice of allowing a vote on common- tion to the President’s job-killing regu- lying about the reason they have come sense immigration reform in July or lations he has taken to shutting down to the United States. They are fleeing certainly be the ones to blame for not the legislative process altogether. His violence, extreme poverty, and they doing it. There is certainly a lot of efforts have even begun to affect our are coming because they are scared. blame to go around, and it is all fo- committee work. They are afraid. These children are vul- cused in one direction. Case in point. Just last week Senate nerable and need to be reunited with The Republicans in the House have Democratic leadership pulled the En- their parents, and that is what we are wasted enough time already. Bring this ergy and Water appropriations bill trying to do. legislation before the House for a vote. from committee consideration because Our Nation cannot deport our way It would pass overwhelmingly. I would it feared a procoal jobs amendment I out of this problem. Immigration re- bet we could get a majority of the Re- wanted to offer that might actually form is about families, and we are not publican votes, and of course it would pass. We saw yet another example of the Republican-dominated House of get 90 percent of the Democratic votes that this week when Senate Democrats Representatives. We, as a nation, value over there. It has enough bipartisan pulled the Financial Services appro- families and see the family structure support to pass. So let it come up for priations bill from committee consider- as a cornerstone of our communities. consideration. This is a democracy. Let ation for the same reason. The Senate Undocumented immigrants, regard- them have a vote. Americans want us Democratic leadership apparently less of how they got here and why they to fix this Nation’s broken immigra- doesn’t want Members of the Senate, lack the proper documentation, are our tion system. So let’s do it and do it even in committee—even in com- neighbors and our classmates. As I now. mittee—to have any real say in the

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Our we used to have moderates over on the Senator CASEY and myself jointly to constituents sent us here to debate big Democratic side, but we can’t find the White House, the nomination, and issues, to amend and improve policies them today. It is a shame for our coun- through the confirmation process—10 that work, and to repeal the ones that try. people who have successfully gone don’t. That is our job description. But I and my party are going to keep through that process already. There the Democratic majority won’t allow fighting for the middle class either are four additional candidates, re- us to fulfill it. way, even if we have to continue car- cently nominated by the President at The extremism here is really wor- rying on the battle for sensible, com- the recommendation of Senator CASEY rying. But the majority leader couldn’t monsense solutions all by ourselves. and myself, and I am very hopeful the get away with it if the Democrats in Mr. President, I yield the floor. Senate will confirm all four of them his conference who claim to be ‘‘mod- f later this year. erate’’ would actually stand up to him We still have remaining vacancies, for once. The so-called moderates could RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME and we are working on filling those va- stand up to him when he tries to shut The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- cancies as well, but we are making down the legislative process, but they pore. Under the previous order, the progress, and it is in this spirit of bi- don’t. The so-called moderates could leadership time is reserved. partisan cooperation in filling vacan- stand up to him when he blocks every cies on the Federal court that Senator f reform of the President’s job-killing CASEY and I are both enthusiastically regulations or when he blocks every ef- MORNING BUSINESS supporting the nomination of Ms. fort to approve the Keystone Pipeline, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Krause to the Third Circuit. but they don’t. They won’t even stand I certainly hope my colleagues on pore. Under the previous order, the up to President Obama when he jets off both sides of the aisle today will vote Senate will be in a period of morning to speak to partisan groups and friend- to support her confirmation. business until 11:45 a.m., with the time ly audiences that rarely have the best Cheryl Krause is an extremely quali- equally divided and controlled between interests of coal country at heart. fied individual. There is no question the two leaders or their designees, and I know the President will also be try- about that. She has a wealth of legal with Senators permitted to speak ing out a new PR campaign today to experience in both public service and in therein for up to 10 minutes each. see what life is really like for the mid- private practice. In fact, her back- The Senator from Vermont. dle class—for those beyond the White ground is so impressive that the ABA Mr. SANDERS. I thank the Chair. House gates. But he won’t see the con- gave her a unanimous well-qualified (The remarks of Mr. SANDERS per- sequences of his EPA regulations at a rating. political rally. He won’t see what his taining to the introduction of S. 2548 She has excellent educational creden- IRS has done to grassroots organiza- are printed in today’s RECORD under tials. She earned her undergraduate de- tions. He won’t hear from the families ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and gree from the University of Pennsyl- of veterans who died while waiting for Joint Resolutions.’’) vania, where she graduated summa a bureaucrat to hand out a doctor ap- Mr. SANDERS. I yield the floor. cum laude. She went on to Stanford pointment. And he won’t see the dam- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Law School, where she graduated with age ObamaCare has caused for working pore. The Senator from Pennsylvania. highest honors. She clerked for Justice families. f Kennedy on the U.S. Supreme Court. Well, if he is actually serious about She has been a U.S. attorney in the KRAUSE NOMINATION this initiative, then he will come to Southern District of New York, where Kentucky to see the tragic effects of Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. President, I rise she served for 5 years. She has taught his policies firsthand. I invite him to this morning to speak on the nomina- at the University of Pennsylvania Law visit with local coal families in my tion of Cheryl Krause to serve as a School. She is currently a partner at State and hear the other side of the judge on the Third Circuit Court of Ap- the law firm of Deckert LLP. story they won’t hear from California peals. So she has a wealth of experience—it billionaires. I invite him to meet with Cheryl Krause was nominated by the is relevant experience—and a terrific the veterans I hear from every day, and President on February 6, 2014. background. She has been both on the I invite him to meet with families such I want to start with a few thank yous prosecution side and on the defense as the Whitehead family from Allen for where we are in this process. First, side, so she understands both perspec- County, who write to me about the Chairman LEAHY and Ranking Member tives, both of which need to be under- damage his ObamaCare law has already GRASSLEY. I appreciate their expe- stood to have a properly balanced per- done to them. But I doubt he will, and diting the consideration of Cheryl spective on the court. I doubt the so-called moderate Sen- Krause through committee. They In addition to a very strong legal ators will push him to do so anyway. moved that process along very quickly. record, Cheryl Krause has dem- So perhaps it is time these Senators I thank Leader REID and Leader onstrated a commitment to serving her stop referring to themselves as mod- MCCONNELL for agreeing to bring Ms. community. She served as counsel to erate at all. If they are not willing to Krause’s nomination to the Senate the Philadelphia Board of Ethics. She stand up to the majority leader or the floor so quickly. In fact, later this has represented children with disabil- President when it counts, then they morning my understanding is we have ities. She has led Deckert’s partnership are just another party-line Democrat. a cloture vote on consideration of her with Penn Law School in a project that It is really too bad, because we Repub- nomination. supervises law students representing licans on this side of the aisle want to From my point of view, this is part of indigent defendants. come to bipartisan solutions on the an ongoing effort I have with Senator She comes from a family of public issues affecting so many of our con- CASEY, my colleague from Pennsyl- service. Her husband has a distin- stituents. We want to pass common- vania—a bipartisan collaboration to guished career in the United States sense energy legislation that can cre- make sure we are filling vacancies as military. ate well-paying jobs, increase North they occur, as quickly as we respon- So, to conclude, I am confident Ms. American energy independence, and sibly can, to make sure we have as Krause will serve as an excellent Fed- lower utility prices for struggling mid- close to a full complement of Federal eral appellate judge. She has the cru- dle class families. We want to give Con- judges as we possibly can. cial qualities we look for in a can- gress a say on extreme policies from So thus far, in the 31⁄2 years I have didate for such an important post: in- the administration that take aim at been in the Senate, Senator CASEY and telligence, integrity, experience, a

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They unanimously re- just one of the many important areas decision makes clear, the Office of ported her out of committee, unani- where President Obama has dis- Legal Counsel opinion was an embar- mously supporting her confirmation. regarded the laws with his philosophy rassment, reflecting very poorly on its So I am pleased to speak on behalf of of the ends justify the means. author. She had told us in her con- this highly qualified nominee, and I We should all be thankful the Su- firmation hearing that she would not urge my colleagues to support her con- preme Court has reined in this kind of let her loyalty to the President over- firmation. lawlessness on the part of this adminis- come her loyalty to the law. This Of- Thank you, Mr. President. tration, and it should also bring some fice of Legal Counsel opinion proved The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- confidence that at least from time to otherwise. It said the President had a pore. The Senator from Iowa. time—maybe not as often as our con- power he did not have. He did not have f stituents think—the checks and bal- that power, as expressed today by that ances of government do work. RECESS APPOINTMENTS unanimous decision of the Supreme The Supreme Court was called upon Court. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I rise to decide whether President Obama Those partisans in that office who de- today to praise the Supreme Court’s could make recess appointments even fended that opinion and its author decision to strike down President when the Senate was in pro forma ses- should be humbled and should take Obama’s illegal recess appointments. sion. Fortunately for the sake of the back their misplaced praise—not that I Article II, section 2 of the Constitution Constitution and the protection of in- expect them to do so. provides for only two ways in which dividual liberty, the Supreme Court The Office of Legal Counsel opinion Presidents may appoint certain offi- said he could not. This is a very signifi- furthered a trend for that office from cers: cant decision. It is the Supreme one which gave the President objective First, it provides that the President Court’s biggest rebuke of any Presi- advice about his authority to one nominates and, by and with the advice dent—because this was a unanimous which provided legal justification for of the Senate, appoints various offi- decision—since 1974 when it ordered whatever action he had already decided cers. President Nixon to produce the Water- he wanted to take. Perhaps now that Second, it permits the President to gate tapes. The unanimous decision in- the office has been so thoroughly hu- make temporary appointments when a cluded both Justices whom even this miliated, it will hopefully conclude vacancy in one of those offices happens President appointed to the Supreme that the Department and the President when the Senate is in recess. Court. will be better served by returning to On January 4, 2012, the President That shows the disregard in which the former role of that office as a serv- made four appointments. They were the President held this body and the ant of the law and not a servant of the purportedly based on the recess ap- Constitution when he made these ap- President. pointments clause. He took this action pointments. Remember, as I just said, I even though they were not made, in am a little surprised because at one The other statements to keep in the words of the Constitution, ‘‘during time he was Senator Barack Obama. mind were from Senators. No Senator the recess of the Senate.’’ These ap- Thanks to the Supreme Court, the of the President’s party criticized pointments were blatantly unconstitu- use of recess appointments will now be President Obama for making these tional. They were not made with the made only in accordance with the clearly unconstitutional appointments, advice and consent of the Senate, and views of the writers of the Constitu- even though they felt we ought to pro- they were not made ‘‘during the recess tion, our Founding Fathers. tect against President Bush doing that. of the Senate.’’ In December and Janu- It is worth keeping in mind what the Rather than protect the constitutional ary of 2011 and 2012, the Senate held President, the Justice Department, and powers of the Senate and the separa- sessions every 3 days. It did so pre- the Senate said at the time of these ap- tion of powers, they protected their cisely to prevent the President from pointments. The President said his party’s President. making recess appointments. It fol- nominees were pending and he would Those were not the Senate’s best mo- lowed the very same procedure as it not wait for the Senate to take action ments. This underscores again the need had during the term of President Bush, if that meant important business to change the operation of the Senate. and that was done at the insistence of would be done. So the President stated Appointment powers and the separa- Majority Leader REID. President Bush in another way that ‘‘I have a pen and tion of powers are not simply constitu- then declined to make recess appoint- a phone, and if Congress won’t, I will.’’ tional concepts, they are the rule for ments during these periods, thus re- But the Supreme Court has made clear how the American people are protected specting the desire of the Senate and that failure to confirm does not create from abuse by government officials. the Constitution that we were in ses- Presidential appointment power. They exist not so much to protect the sion. But President Obama chose to at- The appointments were so blatantly branches of government but to safe- tempt to make recess appointments de- unconstitutional that originally there guard individual liberty. spite the existence of the Senate being was speculation that the Justice De- I often quote from Federalist Papers, in session. partment had not approved their legal- this time from 51. Madison wrote that The Supreme Court said today: ity. But, in fact, the Department’s Of- the ‘‘separate and distinct exercise of [F]or purposes of the Recess Appointments fice of Legal Counsel had provided a different powers of government’’ is ‘‘es- Clause, the Senate is in session when it says legal opinion that claimed to justify sential to the preservation of liberty.’’ it is, provided that, under its own rules, it the appointments—in other words, jus- President Obama’s unconstitutional retains the capacity to transact Senate busi- tify the unconstitutional action of the recess appointments are part of a pat- ness. President. The Department’s Office of tern in which he thinks that if he can- That is a quote from the decision. Legal Counsel’s reasoning was prepos- not otherwise advance his agenda, he No President in history had ever at- terous, and this unanimous decision can unilaterally thwart the law. That tempted to make recess appointments backs that up. That office defined the is a pretty authoritarian approach to when the Senate said it was in session. same word—‘‘recess’’—that appears in governing. Whether it is with respect And I am a little surprised, since Presi- the Constitution in two different places to drugs, immigration, recess appoint- dent Obama had served in the Senate, differently and without justification. It ments, health care, and a number of that he would not know how this had claimed that the Senate was not avail- other areas, President Obama has con- been respected in the past by Presi- able to do business, so that it was in re- cluded he can take unilateral action dents. cess when the President signed legisla- regardless of the law. And, of course, as

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No veteran who served this country our freedom, and maybe cause him to My colleague, Senator COBURN of should be put on any secret waiting modify that statement he made earlier Oklahoma, whom I have worked with list. At a time when we are learning this year that: closely in dealing with many of these more and more about rampant mis- ‘‘When Congress won’t, I will, be- VA problems, also released his over- management at the VA across the cause I’ve got a pen . . . and I’ve got a sight report on the Department enti- country, any internal allegations such telephone . . . ’’ tled ‘‘Friendly Fire: Death, Delay, and as that should be taken very seriously I yield the floor. Dismay at the VA.’’ To say his report and clearly investigated. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- is troubling is quite an understate- That brings me to the second case I pore. The Senator from Louisiana. ment. Some of the key findings I found have personally dealt with and learned f most troubling in the report were about in Louisiana, this case out of the these: the fact that there seems to be a New Orleans area. VETERANS AFFAIRS perverse culture, his report said, with- Gwen Moity Nolan was the daughter Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, as we all in the Department where veterans are of a distinguished veteran. She came to know, the Department of Veterans Af- not always the priority and data and one of my recent townhall meetings in fairs, the VA, is in shambles. Two na- employees are manipulated to main- New Orleans, and she explained to me tional reports this week have high- tain an appearance that all is well. personally that her dad passed away in lighted the fact that bureaucratic inep- In many cases it also seems bad em- 2011 while a patient at the VA hospital titude and incompetence seem to be ployees are rewarded with bonuses and in New Orleans, allegedly in part due the norm there. Unfortunately, reports paid leave, while whistleblowers, to delayed and poor care at the facil- that surfaced out of Phoenix which led health care providers, even veterans ity. to the resignation of Secretary and their families are subjected to bul- She described the medical treatment Shinseki do not seem limited to Ari- lying, sexual harassment, abuse, and there as poor, and that her father’s zona. neglect. doctor had a terrible attitude and regu- I wish to talk about where we are na- Senator COBURN’s report also high- larly refused to show up at the hospital tionally with this scandal, and also lights criminal activity by VA employ- in key situations. specific instances that have come out ees, vast amounts of waste at the VA, She requested that information from of Louisiana I have learned about the fact that the VA actually made the VA, including information regard- working directly with whistleblowers waiting lists worse, and the VA Com- ing a supposed investigation into the and working directly with families of mittee, led by BERNIE SANDERS, largely case of her father, be given to her. veterans whom I am very concerned ignored these warnings and delay. That Her dad had passed. What she most about who are examples of this same committee, under Senator SANDERS, wanted was to be sure the VA got it— sort of abuse. has only held two oversight hearings in to be sure the VA in New Orleans took On Monday, the head of the agency the last 4 years. some remedial action to correct the that investigates whistleblower com- As I said, this is a national scandal. situation. Her case was done. Her case plaints in the Federal Government, These are national problems. The two was done in two ways: First of all, Carolyn Lerner, sent a blistering letter reports I alluded to are national re- tragically, her father was dead. Her fa- to President Obama stating that the ports. But I know from my work in ther was passed. Secondly, she brought VA Office of the Medical Inspector has Louisiana that they have con- a legal action against the VA, and that repeatedly undermined legitimate sequences, and that similar cases exist was settled for a substantial sum of whistleblowers by confirming their al- in Louisiana. I have been deeply in- money which she received, and she is legations of wrongdoing but dismissing volved in a couple that I wish to high- not disputing that or reopening that. them as having no impact on patient light. That is done. But she wanted to know care. First, the Overton Brooks scandal in that these problems have been ad- Lerner’s letter lists numerous cases Shreveport, LA. A whistleblower came dressed. where whistleblowers reported numer- forward to my office with very trou- On June 3 I sent a letter to the Act- ous failings at the VA, including exam- bling information regarding the VA ing Secretary of the VA, Sloan Gibson, ples where drinking water at the VA hospital in Shreveport called Overton demanding this information and the facility at Grand Junction, CO, was Brooks. The whistleblower is a licensed steps the VA has taken to correct what tainted with elevated levels of clinical social worker there, and he ac- went wrong. Legionella bacteria, which can cause a cused that VA facility of the following: After the New Orleans VA responded form of pneumonia, and standard main- maintaining a secret wait list and ma- by saying ‘‘patient privacy laws pro- tenance and cleaning procedures not nipulating the official electronic wait hibit us from discussing specific pa- being performed at the facility. list; using gaming strategies to manip- tient information,’’ I sent another let- Also, in Montgomery, AL, a VA ulate reported wait times—for exam- ter with the pertinent constituent’s pulmonologist portrayed past test ple, holding appointments without privacy release form. The patient is readings as current results in more scheduling them until capacity opens dead. The daughter will sign any re- than 1,200 patient files, ‘‘likely result- or entering into the system that the lease form they want. This was clearly ing in inaccurate patient health infor- patient requested an out-of-date ap- stonewalling to avoid giving us appro- mation being recorded.’’ pointment when that just wasn’t true; priate information. In these cases, among many others, providing group therapy appointments Unfortunately, the VA responded VA whistleblowers brought the infor- to mental health patients, and count- that they cannot share this informa- mation to the special counsel, an inde- ing these group sessions as an appoint- tion with my office unless very specific pendent Federal entity charged with ment with a primary care provider, criteria are met. Guess what. They enforcing whistleblower protection which they were clearly not. didn’t think it was relevant to list the laws. The special counsel passed it These aren’t just allegations. I have specific criteria we need to meet. along to the Office of the Medical In- also personally seen emails the whis- Again, more pure stonewalling. spector, but that VA medical inspector tleblower provided, and that has shown This information is extremely impor- concluded the hospital’s failings, while that this secret list could contain up to tant, and I am continuing to fight to accurately reported by the whistle- 2,700 veterans. It also seems to confirm get my constituents and myself this in- blowers, didn’t threaten veterans that, while waiting for appointments, formation about if and how the New health or safety, even when the VA in- 37 of those veterans died. Orleans VA fixed these problems. I will

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That member the optimism we all shared hurting families and hurting commu- meeting will happen, and I will be fol- that night. After years of trying, we nities. In my home State of Wash- lowing up on this New Orleans case. had finally passed—with votes from ington I have heard from hundreds of Similarly, I am following up on the both Republicans and Democrats—leg- families and businesses that have been Shreveport case that came to light be- islation that would finally start to fix directly impacted by this broken sys- cause of the whistleblower. I will be in our broken immigration system. It tem, businesses such as West Sound Shreveport tomorrow, meeting with would strengthen our borders, support Lumber Company on Orcas Island. It is two significant people directly in- our businesses and, most importantly, a small sawmill that has been owned volved in these issues—one an official provide a real path to citizenship for by the Helsell family for more than at the VA; the second, someone who the millions of undocumented immi- four decades. West Sound Lumber is has come with additional information grants who are forced to live in the only able to keep its doors open be- to confirm the fears, claims, and con- shadows as Americans in all but name. cause of one young man—Benjamin cerns of the original whistleblower. So The Congressional Budget Office even Nunez-Marquez. He goes by ‘‘Ben.’’ Ben I will be having those meetings in estimated that the Senate bill would is an undocumented immigrant from Shreveport tomorrow. grow our economy and reduce the def- Mexico, and he arrived on Orcas Island Again, these Louisiana cases that I icit by nearly $1 trillion over the next more than a decade ago. He has become have been personally involved in under- 2 decades. a cherished member of that community score the serious scandal at the VA. We sent the bill to the House of Rep- and an expert sawyer. The Helsells will Every community has these cases. resentatives knowing the path forward tell you that they would have to close Every State has these cases. Every there might not be easy, but we heard down if they lost Ben, and that possi- Senator—Republican, Democrat, Inde- from Speaker of the House JOHN BOEH- bility nearly became a reality when pendent—has these cases. We need to NER, majority leader ERIC CANTOR, and Ben was randomly stopped by an immi- fix these to properly honor our vet- dozens of other Members from both gration official while he was taking an erans. We need to ensure that this sort sides of the aisle that they also knew elderly neighbor to a doctor’s appoint- of abuse—in some cases, fraud and dis- immigration reform had to happen this ment out of town. Although he posed honesty—to the great detriment of our Congress. no danger to his community, the De- veterans never happens again. Well, since then we have watched and partment of Homeland Security sched- Mr. President, I suggest the absence we have waited as the Speaker and uled him for deportation, which was of a quorum. House Republicans simply refuse week The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- only narrowly avoided this year after I pore. The clerk will call the roll. after week, month after month to take took his case directly to the Secretary The legislative clerk proceeded to up the Senate bill and move this proc- of Homeland Security and the Seattle call the roll. ess forward. For a full year we have Times told Ben’s story on its front Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I ask witnessed exactly what it looks like page. unanimous consent that the order for when Congress simply fails to do its job We should not be kicking people like the quorum call be rescinded. for the American people. Ben Nunez-Marquez out of this coun- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Our broken immigration system is try. We should welcome him, treat him BOOKER). Without objection, it is so or- not a hypothetical problem. This isn’t as a human being, and give him an op- dered. an obscure, philosophical disagreement portunity to become a citizen in the f over the role of government. This is an country he loves—our country. issue that has real, tangible con- Senseless deportations are not the IMMIGRATION REFORM sequences for millions of Americans. only symptom of our broken immigra- Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, al- While America has watched House Re- tion laws. Just this year local head- most exactly 1 year ago to this day, all publicans fail to act for a full year, we lines and television reports in Wash- of the Members of this Senate came to have seen some of those consequences ington State have revealed very con- this Chamber for what each of us un- up close. cerning treatment of undocumented de- derstood was a historic vote because Since the Senate passed immigration tainees at the Northwest Detention after years and even decades of debate reform, tens of thousands of people— Center. That treatment led to a widely and discussion, a small group of bipar- many of them women and children— publicized hunger strike and protest in tisan Senators—Members from dif- have been senselessly deported from communities across my State. ferent backgrounds, different States, this country and separated from their This is simply unacceptable. We must and certainly different philosophies— families for no reason other than their demand better than an immigration came together to reach an agreement undocumented status. system that leaves men and women on landmark legislation, a bill that Businesses large and small have whose only crime is pursuit of the would truly change the lives of mil- begged Members of the House to pass American dream to be locked up, lions of Americans. They had reached a reform, including tech companies that abused, and discarded over the border. deal that would significantly boost our need to hire the best and brightest These problems are not new, and they economy, make every one of our com- from around the world and agricultural are not going away. munities fundamentally safer, and help businesses that desperately need a sta- Throughout this year we have heard millions of men and women pursue the ble workforce. that House Republicans will have a American dream. But most of all, it Now we are seeing hundreds of unac- window of opportunity to act on immi- was a deal that showed the United companied young children along our gration reform. Well, we are in that States was still capable of adapting, country’s southern border. Many of window now. Republican primaries are improving, and striving for perfection. these children are fleeing horrific gang behind us and the general election is Still, the deal was not perfect. After violence in their home countries. They months away, but that window is all, it was a compromise, and once it are desperately seeking safety and a quickly closing. The pressure is on was reached, it had to survive incred- new life in the United States. But be- House Republicans, and millions of ible scrutiny throughout the com- cause of our broken immigration laws, Americans across the country are hop- mittee process and then during the we are nearly helpless to respond and ing they do the right thing. The time floor consideration. But somehow it live up to our Nation’s global reputa- to act is now. made it through. tion as a place of safety and fairness I think it is time to hope for the best So 1 year ago this week when each and freedom. Although these children but also plan for the worst. President Member of the Senate came to the broke our immigration laws, they are Obama has made it clear that he is

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And the Supreme Court look like and what I will urge the Marquez out of this country, we should unanimously rejected the President’s President to do if the worst happens take a second to use our common sense completely unprecedented assertion of and Republicans in the House do noth- first. We should build on the great suc- a unilateral appointment power—a ing. cess the administration has had with power the Framers deliberately with- First of all, the administration DACA—the deferred action for child- held from his office. should make changes to ensure that hood arrivals policy—and ensure that Our counsel, Miguel Estrada, did an while we are being tough on those who Federal agencies are focusing their ef- outstanding job defending the Senate are a threat to our public safety or our forts on actual criminals, not families and its uniquely important place in our national security, we are also enforcing trying to make a life in the United constitutional system. By contrast, our immigration laws in a smart, hu- States. our Democratic colleagues shirked mane way for the millions of undocu- None of these actions can solve the their institutional duty to defend the mented immigrants who are American underlying problem of a broken immi- Senate. They failed, yet again, to stand in all but name. Frankly, that means gration system. Only legislation from up to the President. Although they changing our priorities. It means focus- Congress can do that. If the inaction of failed to defend the Senate when it ing our immigration enforcement ef- the House Republicans continues—and mattered most, they, their successors, forts, including deportations, on actual I hope it doesn’t—we could be left with- and their constituents will benefit criminals who are a danger to our com- out a choice. from today’s ruling. munities, not innocent people such as Since that historic vote 1 year ago, The principle at stake in this case Ben who randomly cross paths with an we have all watched as more and more should extend well beyond narrow par- immigration official and not undocu- of our friends and neighbors fall victim tisanship. It should be about more than mented immigrants who live in our to immigration laws that were de- just one President or one political communities, attend church alongside signed for criminals, not families or party. us, and whose crime is seeking a better our economy. We have seen Members of In closing, the administration’s tend- life in the United States of America. the House of Representatives choose ency to abide only by the laws it likes It also means we should stop relying politics over good policy and com- represents a disturbing and dangerous on detention centers to lock away un- pletely ignore a full-blown crisis that threat to the rule of law. That is true documented immigrants who pose no we have the power to change. whether we are talking about recess public safety risk, are already in our I look forward to working with Presi- appointments or ObamaCare. country, and are contributing members dent Obama, along with Republicans So I hope the Obama administration of their community. Rather than sim- and Democrats alike in Congress, to will take away the appropriate lessons ply locking them up under terrible con- make sure our immigration system because the Court’s decision today is a ditions and then sending them away, works. I know so many people here and clear rebuke of this behavior. we should take advantage of more hu- around the country join me in hoping I suggest the absence of a quorum. mane, more cost-effective methods of the House Republicans step up and do The PRESIDING OFFICER. The enforcement, such as weekly check-ins the job the American people expect clerk will call the roll. with our immigration officials. them to do. The assistant legislative clerk pro- Secondly, we need to reestablish in I thank the Presiding Officer. I yield the floor and suggest the ab- ceeded to call the roll. our immigration system the most basic Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I ask unan- of American principles: due process of sence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The imous consent that the order for the law. For example, if you are in our clerk will call the roll. quorum call be rescinded. country, absolutely no one should be The assistant legislative clerk pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without deported or turned away from the ceeded to call the roll. objection, it is so ordered. United States without a hearing before The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- f an immigration judge. Part of making publican leader. that a reality is providing the funding Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous CONCLUSION OF MORNING for immigration judges and access to consent that the order for the quorum BUSINESS legal information for undocumented call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning immigrants. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without business is closed. The policies at every single Federal objection, it is so ordered. agency that deals with undocumented f f immigrants, including ICE, Border Pa- EXECUTIVE SESSION trol, and any other agency, should be SUPREME COURT DECISION reformed so they are consistent, trans- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I parent, and fair. For far too long the welcome the Supreme Court’s decision NOMINATION OF CHERYL ANN rules have been different from one Fed- in the Noel Canning case. It represents KRAUSE TO BE UNITED STATES eral agency to another and the policies a clear rebuke to the President’s bra- CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE THIRD have been so convoluted and illogical zen power grab—a power grab I was CIRCUIT that innocent families are being torn proud to lead the effort against. To- apart. day’s decision was clear, and it was a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under We should also discontinue the use of unanimous—unanimous—rebuke of the the previous order, the Senate will pro- unconstitutional ICE detainers when President of the United States. ceed to executive session to consider there is no probable cause, as many As my Republican colleagues and I the following nomination, which the counties have bravely done in the Pa- have said all along, President Obama’s clerk will report. cific Northwest, because not only is so-called recess appointments to the The bill clerk reported the nomina- holding someone without probable NLRB in 2012 were a wholly unprece- tion of Cheryl Ann Krause, of New Jer- cause a violation of our constitutional dented act of lawlessness. The Presi- sey, to be United States Circuit Judge rights, it is expensive to local sheriffs dent defied the Senate’s determination for the Third Circuit. and diverts precious law enforcement that it was meeting regularly, and the CLOTURE MOTION resources away from policing and pro- Supreme Court unanimously—unani- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant tecting communities. mously—agreed with us. to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the We should reduce the 100-mile en- Today’s ruling is a victory for the Senate the pending cloture motion, forcement radius for Border Patrol Senate, for the American people, and which the clerk will state. agents and make sure there is not 1 for our Constitution. The bill clerk read as follows:

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In 2011, as Faculty members describe her as ‘‘bril- Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move part of partnership between Dechert liant,’’ ‘‘among the small handful of top stu- to bring to a close debate on the nomination LLP and the Public Interest Law Cen- dents I have ever taught’’ ‘‘the best student of Cheryl Ann Krause, of New Jersey, to be ter of Philadelphia, Ms. Krause brought oral advocate I have ever seen,’’ ‘‘truly pos- United States Circuit Judge for the Third sessing a judicial temperament,’’ and ‘‘ideal- Circuit. a class action lawsuit in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on behalf of ly qualified temperamentally and intellectu- Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, Richard J. ally suited’’ to be a judge. Ms. Krause’s ca- Durbin, Patty Murray, Jack Reed, over 1,000 autistic students within the reer after law school has fulfilled these im- Sheldon Whitehouse, Christopher A. school district of Pennsylvania chal- pressions and predictions and more. She has Coons, Jeff Merkley, Sherrod Brown, lenging the school district’s transfer of forged a remarkable path as a lawyer, and it Tom Harkin, Richard Blumenthal, Ben- these students from school to school is one that has prepared her well for a career jamin L. Cardin, Angus S. King, Jr., on the bench. Thomas R. Carper, Debbie Stabenow, without adequate notice to parents. Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar. After 2 years of litigation, Ms. Krause We hope that you will give her your most Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today, we was successful, and the district court serious consideration. We are optimistic that will vote to defeat the filibuster required the school district to rede- you will find her record as impressive as that of her former teachers and mentors at Stan- against the nomination of Cheryl velop its policy. Ms. Krause has also helped to launch the Philadelphia ford Law School. Krause to serve on the U.S. Court of Sincerely, Appeals for the Third Circuit. Her nom- Project, a program that provides legal services to families of children with PAUL BREST, ination has the strong bipartisan sup- Professor Emeritus port of Pennsylvania Senators, Senator disabilities in the school district of and former Dean, BOB CASEY and Senator PATRICK Philadelphia. Stanford Law She is well qualified to serve on the TOOMEY. The American Bar Associa- School. tion has unanimously given her their U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Cir- KATHLEEN M. SULLIVAN, highest rating of ‘‘well qualified.’’ The cuit. Her record of accomplishments is Partner, Quinn Eman- unquestionable, as is her dedication to uel Urquhart & Sul- Senate Judiciary Committee reported livan, (former Dean, her unanimously by voice vote to the the rule of law and the Constitution. I urge my colleagues to vote to defeat Stanford Law full Senate this past April, nearly 3 School). the filibuster against this excellent months ago. LARRY KRAMER, Ms. Krause should already have been nominee. President, William and confirmed and be at work for the There being no objection, the mate- Flora Hewlett Foun- American people. Instead, Senate Re- rial was ordered to be printed in the dation, (former publicans continue to filibuster quali- RECORD, as follows: Dean, Stanford Law fied, uncontroversial nominees who in STANFORD LAW SCHOOL, School). previous years would have been con- Stanford, CA, March 10, 2014. M. ELIZABETH MAGILL, Subject: Nomination of Cheryl A. Krause to Dean and Richard E. firmed without any delay. This is deep- Lang Professor of ly unfair to all Americans seeking ac- the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Law, Stanford Law cess to justice and to the judicial nomi- School. nees who, like Cheryl Krause, have had Hon. PATRICK LEAHY, Chair, Committee on the Judiciary, distinguished careers in the law. Of the U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA 54 judicial nominees filibustered this Hon. CHARLES GRASSLEY, LAW SCHOOL, year, 30 have been confirmed unani- Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary, Philadelphia, PA, March 7, 2014. mously, without a single vote against U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Re Cheryl Ann Krause. them. These filibusters are undeserved, DEAR CHAIRMAN LEAHY AND RANKING MEM- Hon. PATRICK LEAHY, and should stop. BER GRASSLEY: We write as the three former Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Ms. Krause has worked in private deans and the current dean of Stanford Law Senate, Washington, DC. practice for over a decade, including as School to express our enthusiastic support Hon. CHARLES GRASSLEY, a partner at Dechert LLP and a share- for Cheryl A. Krause, who has been nomi- Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary, nated for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. holder at Hangley, Aronchick Segal, & Ninth Circuit. Pudlin. Her work has focused on com- Cheryl Krause graduated at the top of her DEAR CHAIRMAN LEAHY AND RANKING MEM- plex criminal defense matters in secu- class at Stanford Law School in 1993. She BER GRASSLEY: As faculty members at the rities fraud, antitrust, and the Foreign was first in her class after her first year of University of Pennsylvania Law School who Corrupt Practices Act. She has also law school, and she and her partner were the have had the privilege of working with taught courses on appellate advocacy, champions of the school-wide Kirkwood Cheryl Ann Krause, we write to express our cyber crime, and judicial decision- Moot Court Competition. Ms. Krause herself enthusiastic support of her nomination to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Third Cir- making at University of Pennsylvania was selected as the best oral advocate in that final round. Following her graduation cuit. Law School and Stanford Law School. from law school, she clerked for Judge Since she was first appointed a Lecturer in Professors from both universities have Kozinski, now the Chief Judge of the U.S. written in strong support for her nomi- Law in 2003, Cheryl has taught Penn Law Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and courses in cybercrime, evidence, and appel- nation, and I ask consent that these for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony late advocacy, and has guest-lectured in letters be included in the RECORD. Kennedy. Following her clerkships, she has three courses taught by other faculty. As a From 1997 to 2002, Ms. Krause served pursued a wonderfully varied career—as a partner at the Dechert firm, Cheryl has been as an assistant U.S. attorney in the law teacher, law firm lawyer and partner, the lead person teaching our Federal Appel- Southern District of New York, where and an Assistant United States attorney. late Litigation Externship, in which Penn she distinguished herself as the lead She has been repeatedly recognized as one of Law students are assigned to litigation prosecutor in the Organized Crime the finest lawyers in the United States. teams at Dechert working on pro bono cases Along the way, she has somehow found time Drug Enforcement Task Force. Before pending before the Third Circuit. In the to perform an enormous amount of pro bono early 2000s, Cheryl was a Barrister member becoming a prosecutor, she worked as legal representation and has been repeatedly an associate at the prestigious firm of of the University of Pennsylvania Law recognized for those contributions as well. School American Inn of Court (an organiza- Davis, Polk, & Wardwell and as a law We write to tell you about Ms. Krause’s tion that seeks to promote ethics and profes- reputation at Stanford. That reputation can clerk at Heller, Ehrman, White & sionalism by bringing together law students, only be captured through a series of adjec- McAuliffe LLP. After graduating with practitioners, and judges for periodic discus- tives that faculty use to describe their im- honors from Stanford Law School, she sions on legal issues), and she participated in pression of her: exceptional, stellar, admi- served as a law clerk to Judge Alex presenting three Inn of Court programs on rable, brilliant, incomparable. She is remem- Kozinski of the U.S. Court of Appeals bered as an academic stand-out in and out of different topics. for the Ninth Circuit from 1993 to 1994 the classroom, a student leader, a superb In her teaching and mentoring at the Law and to Justice Anthony Kennedy of the young lawyer, and a student who, faculty School, Cheryl has demonstrated the talents U.S. Supreme Court from 1994 to 1995. predicted, would always combine a chal- that will make her a first-rate judge. Not

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Her knack for providing Murphy Schatz Warner these unaccompanied children: students and young lawyers with rigorous Murray Schumer Warren [They] should be sent back as soon as it yet constructive feedback signals that she Nelson Shaheen Whitehouse would show respect to the lawyers who ap- Pryor Stabenow Wyden can be determined who the responsible pear before the Court while subjecting their adults in their families are. NAYS—39 contentions to penetrating scrutiny. Cheryl That is former Secretary of State possesses excellent judgment and high integ- Alexander Flake McConnell Hillary Clinton, and, in all likelihood, rity, and her interpersonal skills would Barrasso Graham Moran Blunt Grassley Paul the Democratic Party’s nominee for make her a valued and collegial member of Boozman Hatch Portman the President of the United States in the Court. Burr Heller Risch 2016. Perhaps the majority leader In sum, we believe that Cheryl’s legal acu- Chambliss Hoeven Roberts men, temperament, and experience make her Coats Inhofe Rubio should talk to her or he could talk to a superb candidate for a seat on the U.S. Corker Isakson Scott the Secretary of Homeland Security Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and Cornyn Johanns Sessions under whose purview this issue falls we heartily support her nomination. Crapo Johnson (WI) Shelby most directly, who said that: Cruz Kirk Thune Sincerely, Enzi Lee Vitter Under current U.S. laws and policies, any- Stephanos Bibas, Professor of Law and Fischer McCain Wicker one who is apprehended crossing our border Criminology, Director, Supreme Court illegally is a priority for deportation, regard- NOT VOTING—4 Clinic; Jill E. Fisch, Perry Golkin Pro- less of age. fessor of Law, Co-Director, Institute Begich Cochran Perhaps the majority leader should for Law and Economics; Paul M. Coburn Udall (CO) pick up the phone and talk to him. George, Associate Dean for Cur- The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this riculum, Development and Biddle Law So rather than make offensive, po- vote the yeas are 57, the nays are 39. litically motivated allegations, per- Library; Kermit Roosevelt, Professor The motion is agreed to. of Law; Theodore Ruger, Professor of haps the majority leader should get his Law, Deputy Dean; Catherine T. The Republican whip. facts straight, talk to leaders of his Struve, Professor of Law; Christopher IMMIGRATION own political party, and then work S. Yoo, John H. Chestnut Professor of Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, I with us on this side of the aisle to try Law, Communication, and Computer & wish to spend a few moments this to find some realistic solutions. Information Science, Director, Center morning talking about realistic solu- As the insurgency rages in Iraq and for Technology, Innovation & Competi- tions to the ongoing crisis along Amer- tion; Stephen B. Burbank, David the border between Syria and Iraq has Berger Professor for the Administra- ican’s southern border. collapsed and attention here in Wash- tion of Justice; Michael A. Fitts, Dean Obviously, I come from a border ington has turned to other parts of the and Bernard G. Segal Professor of Law; State where we have 1,200 miles of com- globe, I can say, without a doubt, the Seth F. Kreimer, Kenneth W. Gemmill mon border with the nation of Mex- attention of my constituents in Texas Professor of Law; David Rudovsky, ico—which, of course, has been the is still very much focused on what is Senior Fellow; Louis S. Rulli, Practice gateway now to this humanitarian happening on our southwestern border Professor of Law and Clinical Director; wave of unaccompanied children com- and this surge of unaccompanied minor Amy L. Wax, Robert Mundheim Pro- ing from Central America into the fessor of Law. children who are making a dangerous United States. I will talk more about and treacherous journey from Central The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- that in detail, but I first want to com- America through Mexico and ending up imous consent, the mandatory quorum ment on something the majority leader on our doorstep. call has been waived. said this morning in his opening re- First of all, though, when the facts The question is, Is it the sense of the marks. began to unfold the administration Senate that debate on the nomination With what has now become his trade- said that human smuggling operations of Cheryl Ann Krause, of New Jersey, mark hyperbole and frequent disregard are responsible for creating a misin- to be United States Circuit Judge for for the facts, the majority leader sug- formation campaign, and that is why the Third Circuit shall be brought to a gested that the Republican platform we are seeing this surge of unaccom- close? was: Deport first, find solutions later— panied minors. The yeas and nays are mandatory or never. There may actually be an element of under the rule. I find that offensive, and it is cer- truth to that if we think about it, be- The clerk will call the roll. tainly not true. I can just assume that cause if the human smuggling oper- The bill clerk called the roll. the majority leader has had other ations—the drug cartels, organizations Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the things that have taken his attention such as the Zetas and the associated Senator from Alaska (Mr. BEGICH) and and he has ignored completely the con- gangs that work with them—make the Senator from Colorado (Mr. UDALL) crete solutions I and others have been money on each and every migrant who are necessarily absent. promoting, some of which I will talk passes through these corridors of Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators about here in a moment. human trafficking and human smug- are necessarily absent: the Senator The last thing I would say specifi- gling, then they probably are making from Oklahoma (Mr. COBURN) and the cally to this offensive and untrue com- money—more money the more people Senator from Mississippi (Mr. COCH- ment of the majority leader this morn- who come. They probably make more RAN). ing is: If you are truly concerned about money with children and women and The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. this issue, Senator REID, you might other migrants whom they kidnap and BALDWIN). Are there any other Sen- want to focus on Members of your own hold for ransom. So there is some ele- ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? party. After all, no less than Vice ment of that. The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 57, President JOE BIDEN has said of the un- But then we have been told by the nays 39, as follows: accompanied minors flooding across administration that the surge is en- [Rollcall Vote No. 215 Ex.] from the U.S.-Mexican border: tirely the result of gang violence and YEAS—57 It is necessary to put them back in the poverty in Central America, and that it Ayotte Collins Hirono hands of a parent in the country from which has nothing to do with President Baldwin Coons Johnson (SD) they came. Obama’s policies or his perceived com- Bennet Donnelly Kaine He went on to say: mitment to our immigration laws, in- Blumenthal Durbin King Booker Feinstein Klobuchar Once an individual’s case is fully heard, cluding the enforcement that only the Boxer Franken Landrieu and if he or she does not qualify for asylum, executive branch can do. Brown Gillibrand Leahy he or she will be removed from the United A few days ago, however, Secretary Cantwell Hagan Levin States and returned home. of Homeland Security Johnson pub- Cardin Harkin Manchin Carper Heinrich Markey That is Vice President BIDEN. Per- lished what he called ‘‘an open letter to Casey Heitkamp McCaskill haps the majority leader should talk to the parents of children crossing our

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One begins to action program President Obama an- turn to their country of origin. This is wonder: Where does this end? How does nounced in June of 2012—remember the called a notice to appear. this end? President said, ‘‘I have a pen and I Strangely enough, the vast majority So between the President’s refusal to have a phone’’? Basically saying: I am of immigrants who get a notice to ap- enforce our immigration laws and his going to go it alone, I am not going to pear never show up. It makes one won- ever-shifting explanation as to the work with Congress anymore? That der about the ones who do show up, be- source of the ongoing crisis, it is no was a product of the mentality and ap- cause there is absolutely no follow- wonder that the President has lost so proach by the President. through. much credibility on this issue. But referring to the so-called de- This is what is perceived, has been Indeed, if the President wants to ferred action program that President this ‘‘permission’’ or ‘‘free pass’’ or know why he hasn’t been able to pass Obama announced in June of 2012, Sec- ‘‘permiso’’ in Spanish. immigration reform in the House and retary Johnson felt compelled in this Meanwhile, a study by the Depart- the Senate, all he has to do is look at open letter to inform his readers that: ment of Homeland Security’s Office of the fact that people have lost con- The U.S. Government’s Deferred Action for Science and Technology Directorate fidence in his willingness to enforce Childhood Arrivals, also called ‘‘DACA,’’ concluded that the unaccompanied mi- the law. does not apply to a child who crosses the nors: I know the senior Senator from New U.S. border illegally today, tomorrow or yes- . . . are aware of the relative lack of con- terday. York has suggested: Well, we should sequences they will receive when appre- pass an immigration law and postpone It doesn’t apply. Secretary Johnson hended at the U.S. border. its effective date until after President reiterated this point in the very next Relative lack of consequences. In Obama leaves office. I would say that is paragraph when he said: other words, nothing happens to them. a shocking statement, it seems to me, There is no path to deferred action or citi- If you make it here, you will be able to which has been reiterated by the ma- zenship, or one being contemplated by Con- stay. That is the perception. gress, for a child who crosses our border ille- jority leader Senator REID. Again, it is puzzling to me that even There is an enormous amount of dis- gally today. though the administration’s own docu- trust about the Federal Government’s If the sole driver of the border crisis ments show a clear reason for the commitment to enforce the law. So I was in fact Central American violence surge, they initially continue to offer don’t care what the law might ulti- and poverty, or smuggling organiza- the public a shifting narrative. tions, then there is no reason to believe There is no doubt that drug- and mately be; if the American people don’t that Secretary Johnson needed to clar- gang-related violence in Central Amer- believe the President and the Attorney ify the details of U.S. immigration pol- ica is bad. It is a matter of tremendous General and the executive branch will icy. After all, if the migrant surge has concern for U.S. policymakers. It is enforce the law, we have lost their con- nothing to do with U.S. policy, as the terrible, it is heartbreaking, and it is fidence entirely, and we will never be White House initially insisted, then something I propose we try to address. able to improve and fix our broken im- clarifying what that policy is won’t af- I had a great conversation, for exam- migration system, something I am fect it at all. But it has become simply ple, on the floor a couple days ago with committed to do. undeniable that President Obama’s the senior Senator from California, Given all the different narratives coming out of the White House con- policies—including his unilateral de- Mrs. FEINSTEIN, who said: Maybe there ferred action program, as well as the is something we can do, as we have cerning the surge of unaccompanied perception that he less than seriously done in the past, in countries such as minors, I think it would be good for the committed to enforcing current law Colombia, countries such as Mexico, President to directly address the issue. He has sent Vice President BIDEN to and in fact has ordered Secretary John- and elsewhere, where we have worked Central America. That is a positive son to investigate and recommend a with our partners there to try to help step. I know Secretary Johnson has further relaxation of his enforcement them restore security and the rule of visited the Rio Grande Valley and some policies—all of this has played a huge law. That certainly is a conversation I of these detention centers for unaccom- role in creating the perception to tens look forward to continuing. panied minors. That is a positive step. of thousands of unaccompanied chil- But the fact is the violence in Cen- And he has written this open letter to dren that you should risk your life and tral America didn’t just begin a couple the parents of children in Central travel unaccompanied in the hands of years ago. As a matter of fact, the America discouraging them from send- the cartels to the United States, be- murder rates in Guatemala and El Sal- ing their children on this long, perilous cause there won’t be any consequences vador were higher in 2009 than they journey from Central America to the associated with it. were in 2012 and 2013. But the massive It is that perception that the Presi- spike in illegal immigration by unac- United States through these drug- dent continues to create by his silence companied minors didn’t start until smuggling and human-smuggling cor- that is the magnet for this illegal im- 2012—the very same year, not coinci- ridors controlled by the Zetas and migration. dentally, when the President an- other cartels. Don’t take my word for it. According nounced his unilateral deferred action Yesterday I submitted a resolution to an internal Department of Home- program, again creating the perception with my friend the junior Senator from land Security memo: that if you came here, you would be Florida, Mr. RUBIO, that calls on the The main reason the subjects chose this able to stay. Thus, there is no wonder President to do five things: particular time to migrate to the United that people felt as though the flood- No. 1, it calls on the President to States was to take advantage of the ‘‘new’’ gates had opened, creating the humani- publicly declare that the deferred ac- U.S. ‘‘Law’’ that grants a ‘‘free pass’’ or per- tarian crisis and overwhelming the ca- tion program he unilaterally an- mit . . . pacity of local, State, and Federal au- nounced in June 2012 will not apply to In other words, they came because of thorities to deal with all of these chil- the recent waves of children who have a widespread perception that unaccom- dren. been illegally crossing our south- panied minors and women traveling By fiscal year 2013, the number of un- western border. with children would be allowed to stay, accompanied minors detained on our That is the same thing that Sec- even after crossing the border illegally. southern border had grown to nearly retary Johnson and others have been I think there is more to this story. In 25,000—up from 6,500 2 years earlier. saying, but it is different coming from fact, what we have learned is that From 6,500 to 25,000 in 2 years’ time. the President of the United States. It

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But whatever you do, don’t risk have talked about repeatedly of that together with us to send that message, your life and your well-being to travel treacherous trip from Central America and encourage the President to use the 1,200 miles in the hands of a coyote. to the United States. bully pulpit to send the message I have I would say to the Senator from Secondly, this resolution calls on the outlined. Texas, sometimes when we say we have President to publicly discourage par- Mr. MCCAIN. Will the Senator yield to have a secure border and the things ents in Central America and Mexico for a question? we need to do, we are viewed some- and elsewhere from sending their kids Mr. CORNYN. I will. times as inhumane. on one of the most dangerous migra- Mr. MCCAIN. First, I thank him for My question is: What is more inhu- tion journeys in the world. the resolution. mane than what is happening to these Third, it calls on the President to On behalf of myself and others, I ap- children now? Some of them are only 4, fully and faithfully enforce U.S. immi- preciate the representation of the peo- 5, 6 years old. What is more inhumane gration laws. ple of Texas who are literally experi- than what is happening to them as we I don’t know what the facts are, but encing a crisis on the southern border speak? I do know some of the Members of the of our States—of the Senator’s State as Shouldn’t the President of the United House of Representatives—LUIS well as mine. States do as the Secretary of Homeland GUTIE´ RREZ has very recently said that I note the presence of the Senator Security did yesterday and say: You if we can’t pass immigration reform from Illinois. There is no greater advo- cannot stay in our country even if you that suits him, he wants the President cate for the DREAMers, the children show up on the border, but you can to take further unilateral action de- who were brought here, not willfully, apply for humanitarian asylum in the clining to enforce our immigration and I believe that in our immigration United States of America? laws. That just contributes to the im- reform bill we address that issue in a Mr. CORNYN. I appreciate the ques- pression that is causing this wave of humane and compassionate fashion. tion. I would say there is nobody in humanity to come to the United States But I ask my colleague now: Isn’t it this Chamber who has been more in- and creating the humanitarian crisis. terribly inhumane to see these children volved in trying to fix our broken im- It doesn’t fix it. It makes it worse. taken from these countries by some of migration laws than the senior Senator I hope the President is watching and the most unspeakable people on from Arizona. And certainly the senior listening and decides that he needs to Earth—these coyotes? And their trip Senator from Illinois has been very be the one to make the statement, be- along the way these hundreds of miles much involved. Both of them are mem- cause only the President has the bully is so cruel and inhumane to many of bers of the so-called Gang of 8 who pulpit necessary to deal with this. these children that it is chilling. These were the primary authors of the Sen- Fourth, our resolution calls on the coyotes are terrible people. They com- ate-passed immigration bill. President to ensure that States such as mit crimes to these people and on these But I would point out that not even Texas—and I see my colleague from Ar- young children. They do terrible under that bill would these children be izona; I would include Arizona, Cali- things. They sometimes ride on the top covered, because they wouldn’t qualify fornia, and other border States—have of a train where the safety is—obvi- for the so-called DREAM Act provi- the resources we need to handle the ously, their lives are literally in jeop- sions authored by the senior Senator crisis and to guarantee humane treat- ardy. from Illinois. ment of unaccompanied migrant chil- Again, I appreciate the work that has That is the point the Secretary of dren. been done on behalf of the DREAMers. Homeland Security has been trying to Some of my colleagues from Texas But shouldn’t we care a great deal make—this is not a green light to any- visited the facility in Lackland Air about these children, even if they are body and everybody who wants to come Force Base on Monday, including Sen- not in the United States, for what they to the United States. ator CRUZ and others, and they re- are undergoing now? And isn’t it a hu- For their protection, for the protec- ported back conditions which, frankly, manitarian issue of the highest order, tion and safety of the American people, are very disturbing. and wouldn’t we be better served if we and in the interest of an orderly immi- Fifth, this resolution calls on the told these children and the people who gration flow and the rule of law, we President to work closely with Mexico are motivating them and making a lot need people to play by the rules, and it and Central American officials to im- of money bringing them here—wouldn’t is the perception that there are no prove security at Mexico’s southern it be better for us to say: Look, any- rules and that if you make it here, you border. Mexico has a 500-mile southern body who shows up at our border is not will be able to stay regardless of border with Guatemala which is inse- going to be allowed to stay in this whether you qualify under the law that cure and porous, through which all of country. But if you go to our con- created this flood of humanity. The the unaccompanied minors from Cen- sulate, if you go to our embassy in the second thing I would say, the Senator tral America come. country in which you reside and make is exactly right. I think people under- I realize how controversial and polar- a case that your life is being threat- estimate the horror inflicted on mi- izing the whole discussion about immi- ened, you are being persecuted—what- grants who are transported from Cen- gration can be, but I suggest we need ever the conditions are for asylum in tral America through Mexico up into to try to work together on a bipartisan our country—then those cases can be the United States at the hands of basis to deal with it. Hopefully, by judged, and then if it is a humanitarian transnational criminal organizations. making this above partisan politics case that warrants it, we can bring The ‘‘coyotes’’ as we always called and doing our job, we can help resolve them into the United States of Amer- them are the human smugglers. They this immediate crisis, but then we can ica. now have to pay the cartels for protec- help regain the public’s confidence so But say: If you come to our border, tion or they cannot travel through the they will allow us to take the reason- you cross those—how many miles is it corridors up through Mexico and the able steps we know we need to take from the Guatemalan border? United States. These migrants in the moving forward to fix our broken im- Mr. CORNYN. It is 1200 miles. process of being transported here, migration laws. Mr. MCCAIN. Don’t subject yourself riding on the train the Senator alluded I believe passing this resolution to a 1,200-mile trip, which is hazardous to called The Beast, are prone to acci- would send a powerful message about to your life and terrible things can dents. They could lose their life, leg or our commitment and the President’s happen to you. limb, be kidnapped, held for ransom. commitment to the rule of law, our Why don’t we send a message: If you Women will be raped and assaulted. It commitment to resolving the current think you deserve asylum, then go to is horrific.

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It enforcing a law signed by President who have the bully pulpit who can send shows a lack of confidence in the Presi- Bush and authored by the Congressman that message in a way none of us can dent’s commitment to enforce the rule from Texas, Congressman Army. to convince them we are going to en- of law. I think it is a problem. I think I ask the Senator from Texas force our law. the President can help mitigate that through the Chair, on what basis is he Mr. MCCAIN. The only way we are problem and help restore the impres- saying the President is not enforcing going to stop this right now is to con- sion that you are not going to get a the law? vince these people not to listen to the free pass if you make it to our south- Mr. CORNYN. I say to the Senator coyotes who are advertising on regular ern border. from Illinois, here is how it works—I television in these countries and to I will gladly turn the floor over to don’t think we disagree about the law convince these people that trip will not my colleague. or the origin of the law but how it lead to the result of being able to stay Mr. DURBIN. Through the Chair, I works in application. These children in the United States of America. Until would like to ask the Senator from are now being placed with family mem- that happens, they are going to believe Texas a question. He said repeatedly bers who may not be documented. They that if they can get here, they can stay that the President is not enforcing the may have entered the country in viola- here. existing law. We all acknowledge that tion of the immigration law, but be- All of our hearts and sympathies go there is a humanitarian crisis on our cause it is perceived as a relatively out to people who live in these coun- border, and I think we agree more than safe place for them to temporarily re- tries in terrible conditions. We under- we disagree, but I do want to question side pending further court proceedings, stand why they want to come to the the Senator’s premise. Will the Senator they place the children with a family United States of America, but they are from Texas tell me which existing law member in the United States. Absent a on a fool’s errand. Meanwhile, they are the President is not enforcing that has family member, I presume they will be putting their very lives at risk by tak- created this crisis? placed with a legal guardian or foster ing that arduous journey to Texas from Mr. CORNYN. I say to my friend from family or the like while the legal pro- Honduras, Guatemala, or some other Illinois that I tried to make clear that ceedings go forward. Central American country. the current law bars the entry of these Here is the practical problem: Once I see my friend—and there is no children and people across the border they make it here to the United States, greater advocate for the DREAMers because they would not even meet the if they never return to the court in re- than Senator DURBIN—on the floor. He terms of the President’s Executive sponse to their notice to appear, then was one of the earliest and most out- order, that is, if you believe the Presi- they are lost forever to the immigra- spoken on this issue. I hope he will join dent’s Executive order has the effect of tion enforcement system and they be- us in recognizing that the only way we law, which I don’t. come a part of the great American can stop this is to make sure people There are a couple of issues. It is melting pot, never to be heard from or know there is no pot of gold at the end both the impression that the President seen again unless they commit some of this terrible trip they are on. is not committed to enforcing the law other crime. That is how the press re- Mr. CORNYN. I say to the senior Sen- and the fact that now when these ports it in Central America and else- ator from Arizona and the senior Sen- adults are detained and children are where. At least that is the report we ator from Illinois—and I will turn the placed with relatives in the country, hear from migrants themselves. They floor over to Senator DURBIN in a mo- virtually none of them show up for refer to it as a permiso, which is a no- ment—that there are two big problems: their hearing. So the perception—be- tice to appear. At that point they This wave of children is coming and cause we don’t have a comprehensive think they are home free and never not allowed to legally stay in the system to enforce our immigration have to show up for their court hear- United States and thus subject to being laws even after people come to our ing, and that it is as good as permis- returned to their country of origin. country—and reality of how that works sion to enter the country. I believe Both Vice President BIDEN and former tells them that if they make it here, that is what actually is happening. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said they will never have to leave. Mr. DURBIN. If the Senator would that is the law of the land. Mr. DURBIN. Will the Senator yield yield for a question. If the President doesn’t step up and for a further question? Mr. CORNYN. I will. use his bully pulpit to send this mes- Mr. CORNYN. Sure. Mr. DURBIN. If I understand what he sage in a way that none of us can be- Mr. DURBIN. Does the Senator know said, the law governing this situation cause people pay attention to him and the origin of the law which requires is a law that was authored by a Repub- not as much to us—I think that is a that an unaccompanied child be turned lican Congressman from Texas, signed fair statement—then this wave is going over within 72 hours by the Depart- into law by a Republican President, to continue, and it is going to get ment of Homeland Security to the De- George W. Bush, and is currently en- worse and worse. partment of Health and Human Serv- forced by this President. And what the I ask through the Chair to the senior ices, specifically the Office of Refugee Senator from Texas is suggesting is Senator from Arizona and the senior Resettlement? Does the Senator from that the law in and of itself has at Senator from Illinois—both of whom I Texas know who introduced that bill least a loophole or an opening that if know care passionately and are com- and who signed it into law? the person doesn’t appear in court—the mitted to fixing our broken immigra- Mr. CORNYN. I say to the distin- young child or the parent with the tion laws, although we have had our guished Senator through the Chair child—then they could be lost in our differences—how will the American that I don’t know who introduced the system. The Senator from Texas seems people let us do this if they have lost bill, but I do know who signed it into to be suggesting we need to change the confidence in the executive branch’s law, and that was President George W. law or at least address the law. willingness to enforce the current law? Bush. I have two questions. Will the Sen- I think it makes it much, much harder. Mr. DURBIN. I say through the Pre- ator concede the fact that President In fact, as I alluded to a moment ago, siding Officer that the bill was intro- Obama is enforcing the law as it is the majority leader and the senior Sen- duced by the Senator’s former col- written? Secondly, what would the ator from New York said: Let’s pass league from Texas, Richard Armey, and Senator do with these children once immigration reform but delay its im- signed into law by President George W. they show up in the United States? plementation until after President Bush, which required what is currently Let’s assume you had a 12-year-old Obama leaves office. taking place—that within 72 hours, un- child—which is a case I heard last

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Tech- would the Senator have us do with the name of a relative in the United nically, we need to take them out of child at that point? States, and that is it. He was told that the police station part of the world and Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, I as soon as he got across the border, put them in some part of the world would respond to my friend from Illi- look for somebody in a uniform, don’t that is best for a child. That is what nois and say I would have them enforce show any resistance, and present your- they are required to do under a law in- the law, which is as the Senator has self, which he did. He now sits in a fa- troduced by a Republican Texas Con- just described. Once the Border Patrol cility in Texas. gressman, Dick Armey, and signed into processes the child or migrant, then This is a horrible humanitarian situ- law by a Republican President, George they turn them over to Health and ation. The numbers that are involved W. Bush. What President Obama is Human Services, where they can be here—I will give for the record the doing is enforcing a law which Presi- placed in humanitarian and hopefully numbers that have been reported, dent Bush signed and was supported by clean conditions so their interests can which are worth noting. Some people Republicans. be looked after while their legal case may think we are talking about hun- So, please, for a second, can we stop proceeds. dreds of children. This year, and this the partisanship on this? Let’s view The problem is not just the fact that year alone, as of June 15, unaccom- this not as a political crisis but a hu- there are no consequences once these panied children apprehended by the manitarian crisis, and let’s acknowl- children or others are released on a no- Border Patrol: Honduras, 15,000; Guate- edge the obvious. The President has tice to appear, which is never enforced, mala, 12,000; El Salvador, 11,000; and tried in his capacity to deal with the it is also the perception that people— Mexico, 12,000. Almost 80 percent of immigration issue. He has done more for example, this morning Congress- these kids come from the countries than he wanted to do as President. ´ man LUIS GUTIERREZ said that he was Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. Last night at a gathering the President so frustrated by our inability to pass Why are they coming here? They are said: Does anyone think I believe Exec- immigration reform, that the Presi- coming here for a number of reasons: utive orders are the best way to govern dent needs to withhold any deporta- No. 1, there is this criminal network America? No. It is better to do it by tions or radically, essentially, refuse to that gets money to transport children. law. But let me tell my colleagues why enforce the law even further. They promise the families they will get he is forced into Executive orders. America is the most generous coun- them to the border. God only knows It was 365 days ago, on the floor of try in the world when it comes to our what will happen to those kids on their this Senate, that we passed a com- legal immigration system. We natu- way. Some of them will die, some of prehensive immigration reform bill. It ralize about 800,000 people a year. It the girls will be raped, and their lives was one of my prouder moments as a has been up to as many as 1 million may never be the same. It is a des- Senator. There were eight of us who people. We are very generous. But it is wrote the bill and it took us months: not too much to insist that people do it perate, awful, tragic situation, and four Republicans, including JOHN through legal means for their protec- there is no getting around the fact that MCCAIN, who was just on the floor, my tion and ours. it is occurring. The statements the President has Why are the families doing this? Why friend MARCO RUBIO of Florida, JEFF been making and the unilateral actions would you turn a fourth or fifth grader FLAKE of Arizona, and—I am thinking he continues to take give the percep- in your household loose to make that for a second; I blanked on it, but I will tion he doesn’t care what Congress awful, deadly journey? Well, part of the think of the other one in just a sec- says; he is going to go it alone. As a reason is those three countries—Hon- ond—LINDSEY GRAHAM of South Caro- matter of fact, this morning the Su- duras, El Salvador, and Guatemala— lina. So the four Republicans, and on preme Court rebuked the President on are virtually lawless. They are three of our side of the table we had CHUCK an illegal recess appointment—uncon- the top five countries in the world SCHUMER of New York, myself, BOB stitutional recess appointment. when it comes to murder rates. There MENENDEZ of New Jersey, and MICHAEL I think it is not just the law as it is is a fear that the gangs in these coun- BENNET of Colorado. written on the books, it is also how the tries will kill their kids anyway. We went at it for months and we law is actually implemented. It is also A young girl from one of these coun- wrote the bill. We brought the bill to the further perception that the Presi- tries said: I ran. I didn’t know what the floor, and we covered virtually dent is going to continue to basically else to do because I was told one of the every aspect of our broken immigra- refuse to repatriate people who enter members of the gang wanted to take tion system, start to finish. It wasn’t the country illegally. me on as a girlfriend. I know what hap- easy, but we covered it all. The bill I yield the floor. pens to girls who become girlfriends. passed on the floor of the Senate. It got The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as- They are raped, killed, and left in a 68 votes. We had 14 Republicans joining sistant majority leader. plastic bag on the side of the road. the Democrats in passing the bill. It Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I Sadly, that is the reality of life for was supported by the U.S. Chamber of went to the White House last night. those children in some of these coun- Commerce. It was supported by the The President invited Democratic tries. labor unions, the faith community. Members of the Senate, and we met The United States is at the end of Grover Norquist, one of the most con- with Cabinet and staff members. One of this journey and trying to decide the servative Republicans in our country, the President’s close advisers I met humane thing to do when an infant, a supported it publicly and said it was a with described what she had seen in toddler, a 10-year-old, or a 12-year-old, good idea, and we passed it. McCallum, TX, and there were tears in shows up. We sent it to the House of Represent- her eyes when she told heartbreaking There is no easy answer. atives 1 year ago. What has happened stories of babies, children, and infants The one point I wish to make and to comprehensive immigration reform who are coming to this country. Many clarify—and I hope I did it in the since we sent it 1 year ago to the House of them are in the hands of smugglers course of my colloquy with my friend of Representatives? Nothing. Nothing. and coyotes who have gotten money and colleague from Texas—this is not a They refuse to call up the bill for con- from their parents or family to trans- question about whether President sideration. port them to the border of the United Obama has dreamed up a new law or is So when Members come to the floor States. not enforcing an existing law. The and talk about how broken our immi- She told me the story of a 12-year-old President is enforcing the existing law gration system is, I agree. Many of us boy, whom I mentioned earlier, from in America, and here is what it says: tried to fix it, and we did it the way we

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This is Marie reach out and touch hands, there will is dealing with them. Gonzalez Deel and her parents Marvin be so many of them—figuratively—at I wish to say a word, if I can, about and Marina Gonzalez. Marvin and Ma- our border. That was the price the Re- an issue which has come up on the rina brought Marie from Costa Rica to publicans insisted on: border enforce- floor and one that is near and dear to the United States in 1991 when Maria ment. All right. What we insisted on my heart. It was 13 years ago when I was 5 years old. They came to the was to take the 11 million undocu- got a call to my Chicago office. There United States legally on temporary mented in America today, and if they was a Korean-American mother who visas and settled in Jefferson City, MO. have been here for at least 2 years, give had an 18-year-old daughter who was a A lawyer said to them, Put down roots, them a chance. Let them come for- musical prodigy. She played classical get a job, and you have a chance to be- ward, register with the United States piano in high school and she had been come a citizen. who they are, where they live, where offered a scholarship to the Manhattan The Gonzalez family bought a house, they work, who is in their household. School of Music. Her family was a poor paid their taxes, and were active mem- Let them pay their taxes, let them pay immigrant family and this was the bers of their church. Marvin was a mail a fine, and let them learn English. If chance of a lifetime. When the mother courier for the Missouri Governor. Ma- they do those things, we will do a and daughter sat down to fill out the rina taught Spanish at a local school, criminal background check to make application to go to the Manhattan and Maria was at the top of her high sure they are no threat to anyone in School of Music, there was a question school class. They thought they had this country, and we will watch them. which asked, What is your citizenship? done everything right, but then We will watch them for 13 years—13 She turned to her mother and asked, Maria’s family was placed in deporta- years. Then they have a chance at le- What do I put there? And her mother tion proceedings. The community of galization. said, I don’t know. We brought you Jefferson City was angry that a good That is what our bill says. They go to here under a visitor’s visa when you family such as this who was part of the back of the line and they wait 13 were 2 years old and we never filed any their community was facing deporta- years while they pay their fines. It is papers. The daughter said, What are we tion. They rallied around them. tough. Some of them will not make it going to do? The mother said, We will I first met Marie in 2005. She was one to the end of the road, but it is there. call DURBIN. So they called our office. of the first DREAMers to tell her story It gives them a chance. We looked into the law and the law publicly. Back then it was a pretty So when Members come to the was clear. The law was clear. This 18- courageous thing to do. It still is. At floornd criticize our current immigra- year-old girl under our law had to leave my request, the Department of Home- tion system, I say to them, there was a the United States for 10 years and then land Security granted her a stay of de- repair to that system, there was a fix apply to come back in. Where was she portation, but 9 years ago Maria’s par- to that system. It passed the Senate 1 going to go? Her family was here. So ents were deported back to Costa Rica. year ago and Speaker BOEHNER refuses the mother said to me, What can we In 2008, Marie graduated from West- to call it to the floor of the House. I do? I told her, Under the law, almost minster College in Missouri with a de- don’t know why. nothing. So that is when I introduced gree in political science and business, Well, I do know why: Because it but her parents couldn’t be there to see would pass. There would be enough Re- the DREAM Act. The DREAM Act says if a person is her. They had been deported back to publicans joining Democrats to pass it Costa Rica. In 2009, Marie married her and we would finally have done some- brought here as a child, an infant, college sweetheart and planned a sec- thing on the issue of immigration. under the age of 16, and they completed ond ceremony in Costa Rica so her par- Now we have before us a resolution high school and had no criminal record by the senior Senator from Texas and of any substance at all, if they served ents could be a part of it. On Thanks- he suggests we should take it up. The in our military or went 2 years to col- giving, 2010, she and her husband flew first part of the resolution says the lege, they had a chance to become an to Costa Rica. As my colleagues can President has to make it clear the American citizen. That was the see from this picture, they were elated DACA Executive order does not apply DREAM Act. I introduced it 13 years to see one another for the first time in to the new people coming across the ago—13 years ago. It has passed the 5 years. Just a few hours later, Marvin, her border. Well, that is a fact. Those who House, but it didn’t pass the Senate father, who had prostate cancer, col- are coming across the border today that year. It has passed the Senate as can’t qualify to become legal in the part of comprehensive immigration re- lapsed. He was rushed to the hospital. United States—not under any existing form, but it hasn’t passed the House. He passed away later that same day— Executive order or under the proposed So several years ago I wrote to the the day this photograph was taken. comprehensive immigration reform we President. I said to the President, with Luckily, they got to see him before he passed in the Senate. They can’t be- 22 other Senators, Would you consider passed away. The family held a funeral come citizens. The President saying it issuing an Executive order saying you the next day and carried on with the personally? I am sure the President will not deport these DREAM children, Costa Rica wedding the following day would say it personally because he sent these DREAMers—because they are eli- with an empty chair at the head of the the Vice President out to Central gible under bills that have passed both table where Marie’s father would have America to visit the countries and tell the House and Senate—give them a been seated. the leaders there: There is a mistake if suspension of deportation and allow Today Marie is the proud mother of your people believe they can stay in them to stay in the United States an 11-month-old baby girl, Araceli. In this country legally. They cannot. without fear of being deported? He March 2014, Marie became a citizen of Secondly, he said we have to discour- signed the Executive order. So almost the United States. Here is what she age this migration. I am for that. Who 600,000 have stepped forward and they wrote to me in a letter: isn’t for that? We need to discourage have agreed they will submit the infor- I was very blessed and thankful to get the the exploitation of these children and mation to our government and, in turn, opportunity to stay in the United States on their families and do it in every man- they will be spared deportation. a temporary visa to be able to finish my edu- They are getting on with their lives. cation, get a job, find my soul mate, and ner possible. So there is nothing in eventually become a citizen, though at the that suggestion that I think isn’t al- They are going to school and getting cost of not spending that time with my fam- ready being done. jobs. Amazing things are happening for ily and feeling alone for so long. My family The third thing is to fully enforce ex- them. There are great stories, and I was torn apart when I was 18 and will never isting law. The point I tried to make to come to the floor and tell them all the be able to be reunited. My immigration

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Our families, viable parts of our churches for DREAMers but for our country, to thoughts go to his family and his wife, and our communities, who had the make sure we renew this commitment whom I had the good fortune to serve courage to leave everything behind and to our diversity and to immigration. with. come to this great Nation. Those of us I yield the floor and suggest the ab- I do say this: The two fine men who who are immigrants to this country, sence of a quorum. now serve in the Senate from Ten- which includes the Presiding Officer The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. nessee, I am confident, learned a lot and myself—at least my mother— HIRONO). The clerk will call the roll. from Howard Baker because the senior thank our lucky stars we were given The legislative clerk proceeded to Senator from Tennessee is also a per- this chance. My mother was an immi- call the roll. son who wants to try to work things grant to this country and her son is a Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, out. The junior Senator from Ten- U.S. Senator from Illinois. She was I ask unanimous consent that the order nessee and I have had many conversa- brought here at the age of 2. Her natu- for the quorum call be rescinded. tions. I believe he also wants to be ralization certificate is in my office up- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without someone who works things out. stairs. I am very proud of it. It is a re- objection, it is so ordered. So my sympathy goes to Senator minder to me and a reminder to anyone REMEMBERING HOWARD BAKER Baker’s family and friends, especially who visits me that this is a nation of Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, the two Senators from Tennessee, who immigrants. We are a nation that it is with great sadness that I announce I am sure are heartbroken as a result thrives with the diversity of our immi- the passing of one of the Senate’s most of the loss of their mentor, friend, one gration and the energy they bring, the towering figures, Senator Howard of the great people to come out of Ten- courage they bring, leaving everything Baker. nessee, and there have been plenty. behind to come to this country. That is The Senate sends its sincere condo- I suggest the absence of a quorum. the family of the Presiding Officer, and lences to the family of Senator Baker. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The that was my family. That is our story, In particular, we want to pass along clerk will call the roll. but that is America’s story. That is our deep sympathies to his wife Nancy The assistant bill clerk proceeded to who we are. Landon Kassebaum Baker. Many of us call the roll. Have we reached the point where we served alongside Nancy in the Senate, Ms. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, cannot even discuss future immigra- and we know this must be a difficult I ask unanimous consent that the order tion in the House of Representatives? moment for her. for the quorum call be rescinded. Have we reached a point where we can- Senator Baker was a true The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without not even bring the matter to the floor pathbreaker. He served as Tennessee’s objection, it is so ordered. for a vote? Are we going to ignore what first popularly elected Republican Sen- Ms. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, that means to this family and millions ator since Reconstruction. He served as I wish to speak very briefly this after- just like them, what it means to the America’s first Republican majority noon to acknowledge a hero. I come to thousands of kids presenting them- leader since the time of Eisenhower. He the floor just after the announcement selves at the border? We are better than that. America is served his Nation with distinction as a has been made about a leader in the better than that. When we embrace our member of the U.S. Navy, as Chief of Senate, Senator Baker. While I did not diversity, when we embrace immigra- Staff to President Reagan, and as our have the privilege of serving at the tion as part of who we are in America, country’s Ambassador to Japan. same time as he, my father did. They we will be stronger for it and not just Senator Baker truly earned his nick- were close friends, not only Senator in the creation of new businesses and name, the ‘‘Great Conciliator.’’ I know Baker but Senator Kassebaum. My jobs. These immigrants are some of the he will be remembered with fondness heart, my thoughts go out to the fam- hardest working people in America. by Members of both political parties. ily. The contributions clearly from They take the toughest jobs that a lot Again, let me express the Senate’s Senator Baker on so many different of Americans would not touch, but sympathies to the Baker family. He levels are so greatly appreciated. they know that is what an immigrant will be missed by the Senate and by his TRIBUTE TO MASTER SERGEANT ROGER D. does. country. SPARKS What is their dream? That their ba- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Madam President, I would like to bies, their sons and daughters, are jority leader. spend just about 5 minutes this after- going to have a better life. Thank Mr. REID. Madam President, as the noon speaking of another hero, and goodness that story has been repeated distinguished Republican leader has this is a man who has demonstrated over and over and over. That defines said, this body—the U.S. Senate—has above and beyond his commitment, his who we are in America. lost a member of its family, Ten- service to the United States. I would Now—1 year later—the House of Rep- nessean Howard Baker. like to speak about MSgt Roger D. resentatives is about to throw up its We know of his long and distin- Sparks. hands and walk away from even ad- guished career. He served three terms It is my duty as a Pararescueman to save dressing immigration issues. What a in the Senate. He served as minority lives and to aid the injured. I will be pre- heartbreaking situation. What an abdi- leader and ended his career as majority pared at all times to perform my assigned cation of responsibility. leader. He was an earnest man and duties quickly and efficiently, placing these I know there is a partisan difference worked with any and all Members of duties before personal desires and comforts. between the House and the Senate, but this body in passing legislation for the The things I do, that others may live. I honestly believe that if the Speaker good of America. ‘‘The things I do, that others may had the political courage to call the As the Republican leader has men- live’’—this is the solemn oath by which comprehensive immigration bill—the tioned, he worked under the direction all pararescue airmen pledge their alle- bipartisan bill that passed the Senate— of President George W. Bush as Ambas- giance and dedicate their service to our we would find enough Republican sador to Japan. He was President Rea- country. It is the sacred creed of a House Members who would stand and gan’s Chief of Staff. He was someone most honorable profession. vote with the Democrats and pass it. who could do everything. Alaskans are extremely proud of the Sure, there will be critics of the Speak- He was well liked by Democrats and exceptionally heroic achievements of er—he shouldn’t have done it—but that Republicans. He was a fine man. I did the Combat Search and Rescue Airmen is what leadership calls for, for the not know him as well as my colleague assigned to the 176th Wing in the Alas- Speaker to have that courage and get the Republican leader or of course the ka Air National Guard. These airmen it done. I hope he will. two sitting Tennessee Senators. embody the core values of the Air

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As soon as their boots hit the personal safety throughout their sup- Combat Search and Rescue unit in the ground, a rocket-propelled grenade ex- port of Operation Bulldog Bite so that entire U.S. Air Force. This of course ploded less than 20 feet away, knocking others might live. These men are: SSgt brings great pride to us as Alaskans. both airmen to the ground. Quickly Aaron Parcha, SSgt Jimmy Settle, These brave men and women risk their gathering themselves, Sergeant Sparks SSgt Ted Sierocinski, TSgt Brandon lives every day so others may live, and and Captain Bailey took charge of the Hill, MSgt Brandon Stuemke, SMSgt I am honored to thank them for their beleaguered platoon who were trapped Christopher ‘‘Doug’’ Widener, Capt. service and recognize the extraordinary in a furious, chaotic fight. Marcus Maris, and Capt. Koaalii Bai- bravery of one of their own. Sergeant Sparks and Captain Bailey ley. There were many heroes on that day, I am pleased to honor one of these were on their own to handle the situa- including these pararescuemen and the heroic pararescue airmen, specifically tion the best they could, with ex- soldiers that were engaged in battle. a parajumper—or a PJ—one MSgt tremely limited first aid equipment Roger D. Sparks from the 212th Rescue But I am particularly honored to con- and no ground artillery support. Over gratulate MSgt Roger Sparks on the Squadron out of Joint Base Elmendorf- the next 5 hours, as bombs hammered award of the Silver Star and thank him Richardson. In the near future, the Air enemy positions and bullets spattered and his family for their dedicated and Force will award Sergeant Sparks with against the rocks, Sergeant Sparks selfless service to our Nation. the Silver Star Medal for gallantry in abandoned cover to locate, consolidate, As with all the members of the 176th combat during a daring, lifesaving res- and treat the wounded. Wing, I am absolutely in awe of his cue in the face of extreme danger in Af- According to his team commander, achievement, eternally grateful for his ghanistan on November 14, 2010. Sergeant Sparks selflessly exposed service, and sincerely proud to have On that day, Sergeant Sparks—pic- himself to destructive enemy fire, in him serving in the great State of Alas- tured here; the gentleman in the back- order to save American lives, com- ka. ground; there he is with his pararescue petently handling the treatment of I ask unanimous consent that the team—responded to cries of help from nine patients during the worst possible complete text of Master Sergeant an Army platoon pinned down on all mass casualty situation. Sparks’ Silver Star Medal citation be sides by a fierce and coordinated Taken from the narrative: printed in the RECORD. Taliban assault. When Sergeant Sparks exhausted his med- CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE What started as a relatively routine ical supplies, he improvised using belts, T- SILVER STAR TO ROGER D. SPARKS rescue mission—and routine by their shirts or boot strings in a desperate attempt Master Sergeant Roger D. Sparks distin- standards is still extremely heroic by to keep his patients alive. After assembling guished himself by gallantry in connection any normal standard—this rescue mis- all the casualties in a central location, Ser- with military operations against an armed sion quickly broke down into a dire sit- geant Sparks gathered body armor and posi- enemy of the United States as a Pararescue uation that claimed the lives of five tioned it around the helpless soldiers to pro- Jumper assigned to the 212th Rescue Squad- ron in the Watapur Valley, Afghanistan on 14 U.S. soldiers but could have been an tect and shield them from enemy fire. Re- peatedly returning to the most critically November 2010. On that date, Sergeant absolutely catastrophic loss of life had wounded, Sergeant Sparks performed vital Sparks responded to a call in support of Op- it not been for the bravery and selfless medical procedures in a deliberate process to eration BULLDOG BITE and the Army’s actions of Sergeant Sparks and his ensure that each of the solders received con- 101st Airborne Division. While in the air, cir- team. tinued care and attention until airlift ar- cling the objective, the ground situation At the time of this rescue, the PJ rived. grew extremely hostile and the number of team had been providing dedicated He feverishly triaged chest wounds, punc- casualties increased from two to six. As a re- tured lungs, shattered hips, fist-sized blast sult of the increased fighting in the area, medical evacuation support for the Sergeant Sparks’ team took the lead posi- 101st Airborne unit during Operation holes, eviscerated stomachs, and arterial bleeders with extremely limited medical sup- tion for the evacuation mission. With lim- Bulldog Bite. This was a coalition of- plies and only the light of the moon piercing ited information regarding the ground situa- fensive which was aimed at driving the the darkness of the remote mountaintop. tion, Sergeant Sparks and Captain Bailey enemy out of the Watapur Valley in Upon return of evacuation aircraft, Sergeant began their 40 foot descent from the heli- the Kunar Province of Afghanistan Sparks directed the hoisting of the most copter via a hoist to the ground and imme- near its eastern border with Pakistan. critically injured and briefed the crews on diately began taking enemy fire. Bullets flew by the two pararescuers and the lowering each casualty’s injuries and medical require- Throughout the 5-day operation, the cable was hit three times while they dangled ments, choosing to remain behind until the team rescued 49 casualties and exe- in the air. They yelled for rapid descent and last man departed. cuted 30 hoist operations, most of the flight engineer lowered them to the which were done while they were ex- Sergeant Spark’s quick and com- ground with enemy rounds flying all around. posed to enemy fire. The most signifi- posed actions ensured nine solders re- Upon reaching the ground, the pair was as- cant of all these missions though took ceived medical care as quickly as pos- saulted with a rocket propelled grenade. Ex- place on November 14. sible amidst constant enemy fire and ploding just 20 feet away, the blast knocked them both off their feet. As the gunner en- To paraphrase the account from Ser- despite extremely limited resources. gaged the enemy with danger close rounds, geant Sparks’ team commander, Capt. Sergeant Sparks’ leadership and coura- Sergeant Sparks ran approximately 70 yards Koa Bailey, what began as a relatively geous actions saved lives and allowed uphill, to take cover. As he approached the routine rescue operation for two the remainder of the infantry platoon tree, it was blown to pieces by another wounded and one deceased soldier to continue with their assigned mis- enemy fired rocket propelled grenade. Still quickly turned into anything but rou- sion. His extraordinary efforts under under intense enemy fire, with bombs ham- tine. As the rescue team approached direct fire and in immediate danger to mering danger close enemy positions, Ser- geant Sparks abandoned cover to provide aid the battle zone and took on fire, they his own life resulted in saving four to the wounded. Despite continued enemy quickly realized the situation was rap- American lives and one host nation ci- fire and with no concern for his personal idly deteriorating for the U.S. soldiers vilian as well as returning four soldiers safety, Sergeant Sparks immediately per- on the ground. killed in action to their families. formed lifesaving measures for nine wounded According to Captain Bailey, a dif- Tragically, the fierce battle ulti- Soldiers. He feverishly triaged chest wounds, ferent operator came on the radio, indi- mately claimed the lives of five solders punctured lungs, shattered hips, fist sized cating that the first operator was hit. that day. All told, only eight soldiers blast holes, eviscerated stomachs, and arte- rial bleeders with limited medical supplies You could hear the fear in the guy’s of the platoon involved in the 6-hour and only the light of the moon. Upon return voice. While we were listening it went battle were left with no visible wounds. of evacuation aircraft, Sergeant Sparks di- from two to six wounded. So with com- However, if it were not for the courage rected evacuation of the injured while brief- plete disregard for their own safety, and selfless action of Sergeant Sparks, ing crews on each casualty’s injuries and

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You need education to make a to duty, Sergeant Sparks has reflected great problems facing the world. But we all life for yourself. credit upon himself and the United States had Web sites and hashtags and so on We look forward to working with our Air Force. saying: Bring our girls back home. I colleagues across the aisle. We hope to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- am here today saying to Boko Haram: move the foreign ops bill that has ator from Maryland. We have not forgotten. We are proud money in the Federal checkbook to do this. When we return from the break I REMEMBERING HOWARD BAKER that our President sent 80 troops to Chad to assist in the effort to locate will have more to say. I hope it will be: Ms. MIKULSKI. Madam President, I Thank God we found them and we rise to speak about the missing girls these kidnapped girls. We understand that there continues brought them back to their mothers from Nigeria who on the 73rd day are to be the search effort. We do not want and fathers. still held in captivity. But before I do, it to be a recovery effort. We need it to Millions of these girls who fight for as a Senator I would like to express my be a rescue effort. These girls were kid- their right to attend school are risking sorrow to hear about the passing of one napped. It is despicable. It is unaccept- their lives. Facing harassment, of the great Senators, Howard Baker of able. They are threatening to sell these threats, and even violence to get an Tennessee. girls into trafficking. Now after hold- education and have the opportunity to Many Senators will come to the floor ing them for 73 days, I have no idea thrive and succeed. to extol what a great Senator he was, what they have had to endure. Additionally girls who are in school what a great leader he was. I also want It goes on. They are continuing to often do not have access to adequate to take a moment to express my sym- kidnap children. They are kidnapping supplies needed to do their work, lack pathy to his widow, another Senator, girls, some as young as 3 and 4. That basic bathroom facilities, and that pro- Senator Nancy Kassebaum. When I was the other day. They are also kid- vide them security and safety. came to the Senate, there was only one They lack trained teachers and ade- napping little boys. What kind of orga- other woman, and that was Senator quate learning environments. nization is this? Now, in response to Nancy Kassebaum, then representing This is unacceptable. We must make the violence there, I know we, the the great State of Kansas. She was a a real effort to address this far-reach- women of the Senate, signed a letter to great friend to me. We served on the ing global crisis. President Obama asking for inter- HELP Committee. We worked together This kidnapping of the Nigerian national sanctions against Boko over many years. Then Senator Kasse- school girls also illustrates the horri- Haram, and that they be added to the baum retired. fying reality of human trafficking. U.N. Al Qaeda sanctions list. The She thought she was going back to Over 20 million people throughout United Nations actually acted. They Kansas, but she found herself in the the world are victims of human traf- actually acted promptly. So now they arms of Howard Baker. We watched a ficking. are on the terrorist list. We need to This is something that we cannot ac- love story unfold that was so endearing take all of the appropriate actions that cept. to many of us. Senator Ted Kennedy support the sanctions that go with it. The U.S. Government is committed and I were invited to the wedding of I am hopeful we can find these girls. to addressing this problem. Howard Baker and Nancy Kassebaum. But we cannot stop our advocacy for I am happy that the State Depart- After the vows there was a beautiful them, for close to 100 girls, and now for ment has announced that USAID will reception and they played the music. the new children that have been kid- be launching a new program called Howard and Nancy twirled and whirled napped—boys as well as girls. ‘‘Let Girls Learn’’. around the floor. Then they turned to We need to be able to take all nec- ‘‘Let Girls Learn’’ provides $231.6 the crowd. Ted Kennedy and I rushed essary international steps that are million for new programs to support out. I grabbed Howard, he grabbed legal to be able to rescue them and primary and secondary education and Nancy, and we did the bipartisan bring them home. Now this terrible, safe learning: boogie through the night. terrible situation has also generated In Nigeria, Afghanistan, South Those were the days that one remem- the conversation about the education Sudan, Jordan, and Guatemala. bers. That is the kind of spirit the Sen- of children around the world, particu- Making sure that girls receive an ate had. That is the kind of spirit that larly girls. For some reason, there are education needs to be a priority for all Senator Howard Baker had—that you those around the world who do not of us. When girls are educated their fami- could argue, you could debate, and so want to see girls get a basic education. lies and communities are better off. on, but deep down the Senate should be Malala, who wrote her book about it, the saucer that cools irrational pas- Girls who receive basic education are took a bullet wound in her brain be- three times less likely to contract HIV. sions of the time. He was a great lead- cause she wanted to go to school, be- er. He created this atmosphere of being Education helps women increase cause she wanted to learn to read. As their income, allowing them to better able to come together and solve prob- she said: One child, one book at a time, lems. So whether it was on the Senate support their families and contribute we can change the world. to their nation’s economy and overall floor or whether it was on the dance We have put money in the Federal floor, he really spoke about the need success. checkbook in foreign ops to really help The United States must continue to for bipartisanship. Senator Nancy with the education of the children be a leader in the fight to make sure Kassebaum Baker is exactly the same around the world. Right now there are girls across the world are able to re- way. 62 million girls throughout the world ceive an education in a safe environ- So remembering with such fondness, who are not in school. They are not in ment. we want to express our condolences school for two reasons. They are not in I also call on all nations to make this about him and certainly to her as just school because of the lack of capacity, a priority and to put their words of one woman to another. like books and teachers, and they are support into action, and for govern- NIGERIAN SCHOOL CHILDREN not in school because of the bigotry ments around the world to make every I also come to the floor today to talk against them. effort to ensure that children can re- about another sadness, the sadness We need to do something. I know ceive an education in a safe environ- about the fact that the Nigerian school that we are moving towards a vote. I ment. girls who were abducted by Boko say to Boko Haram: Let these girls go. Education is a basic human right Haram continue to be held in captivity. Let’s bring them back home. I say for that should not be deprived regardless I come to the floor to say that just be- those who are searching for them: Do of where you live or where you come cause it is not in the headline does not not lose heart. We have got to deal from.

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I yield back all BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- Mr. REID. I yield back the time. DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without OF THE UNITED STATES OF The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. All time is AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF objection, all time is yielded back. yielded back. IRAQ The question is, Will the Senate ad- The question is, Will the Senate ad- vise and consent to the nomination of vise and consent to the nomination of Stuart E. Jones, of Virginia, a Career Robert Stephen Beecroft, of California, NOMINATION OF ROBERT STEPHEN Member of the Senior Foreign Service, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign BEECROFT, A CAREER MEMBER Class of Career Minister, to be Ambas- Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERV- sador Extraordinary and Pleni- be Ambassador Extraordinary and ICE, CLASS OF MINISTER-COUN- potentiary of the United States of Plenipotentiary of the United States of SELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EX- America to the Republic of Iraq? America to the Arab Republic of TRAORDINARY AND PLENI- Mr. CORKER. I ask for the yeas and Egypt? POTENTIARY OF THE UNITED nays. The nomination was confirmed. STATES OF AMERICA TO THE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a VOTE ON DYNAN NOMINATION ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT sufficient second? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There There appears to be a sufficient sec- will now be 2 minutes of debate prior to ond. a vote on the Dynan nomination. NOMINATION OF KAREN DYNAN TO The clerk will call the roll. Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY The assistant bill clerk called the that the time be yielded back. OF THE TREASURY roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the objection, it is so ordered. All time is Senator from Alaska (Mr. BEGICH) and yielded back. NOMINATION OF ESTHER the Senator from Colorado (Mr. UDALL) The question is, Will the Senate ad- PUAKELA KIA‘AINA TO BE AN are necessarily absent. vise and consent to the nomination of ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators Karen Dynan, of Maryland, to be an As- INTERIOR are necessarily absent: the Senator sistant Secretary of the Treasury? from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER), the The nomination was confirmed. Senator from North Carolina (Mr. VOTE ON KIA‘AINA NOMINATION NOMINATION OF VINCENT G. BURR), the Senator from Oklahoma The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under LOGAN TO BE SPECIAL TRUST- (Mr. COBURN), the Senator from Mis- the previous order, there will be 2 min- EE, OFFICE OF SPECIAL TRUST- sissippi (Mr. COCHRAN), and the Senator utes of debate prior to a vote on the EE FOR AMERICAN INDIANS, DE- from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). Kia‘aina nomination. PARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Further, if present and voting, the Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- that the time be yielded back. ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without NOMINATION OF JO EMILY The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there objection, it is so ordered. All time is HANDELSMAN TO BE AN ASSO- yielded back. CIATE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE any other Senators in the Chamber de- siring to vote? The question is, Will the Senate ad- OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY vise and consent to the nomination of POLICY The result was announced—yeas 93, nays 0, as follows: Esther Puakela Kia‘aina, of Hawaii, to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under be an Assistant Secretary of the Inte- [Rollcall Vote No. 216 Ex.] the previous order, the Senate will pro- rior? ceed to the consideration of the fol- YEAS—93 The nomination was confirmed. Ayotte Grassley Murphy lowing nominations, which the clerk VOTE ON LOGAN NOMINATION Baldwin Hagan Murray will report. Barrasso Harkin Nelson The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under The assistant bill clerk read the Bennet Hatch Paul the previous order, there will be 2 min- nominations of Stuart E. Jones, of Vir- Blumenthal Heinrich Portman utes of debate prior to a vote on the Blunt Heitkamp Pryor ginia, a Career Member of the Senior Booker Heller Reed Logan nomination. Foreign Service, Class of Career Min- Boozman Hirono Reid Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent ister, to be Ambassador Extraordinary Boxer Hoeven Risch that the time be yielded back. and Plenipotentiary of the United Brown Inhofe Roberts The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Cantwell Isakson Rockefeller States of America to the Republic of Cardin Johanns Rubio objection, it is so ordered. All time is Iraq; Robert Stephen Beecroft, of Cali- Carper Johnson (SD) Sanders yielded back. fornia, a Career Member of the Senior Casey Johnson (WI) Schatz The question is, Will the Senate ad- Chambliss Kaine Schumer vise and consent to the nomination of Foreign Service, Class of Minister- Coats King Scott Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraor- Collins Kirk Sessions Vincent G. Logan, of New York, to be dinary and Plenipotentiary of the Coons Klobuchar Shaheen Special Trustee, Office of Special United States of America to the Arab Corker Landrieu Shelby Trustee for American Indians, Depart- Cornyn Leahy Stabenow Republic of Egypt; Karen Dynan, of Crapo Lee Tester ment of the Interior? Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary Cruz Levin Thune The nomination was confirmed. of the Treasury; Esther Puakela Donnelly Manchin Toomey VOTE ON HANDELSMAN NOMINATION Durbin Markey Udall (NM) Kia‘aina, of Hawaii, to be an Assistant Enzi McCain Vitter The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Secretary of the Interior; Vincent G. Feinstein McCaskill Walsh the previous order, there will be 2 min- Logan, of New York, to be Special Fischer McConnell Warner utes of debate prior to the vote on the Trustee, Office of Special Trustee for Flake Menendez Warren Handelsman nomination. Franken Merkley Whitehouse American Indians, Department of the Gillibrand Mikulski Wicker Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent Interior; and Jo Emily Handelsman, of Graham Murkowski Wyden that the time be yielded back.

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Yet the Obama administration to be an Associate Director of the Of- Attorney General profess outrage and is telling the American people the in- fice of Science and Technology Policy? anger, not a single person has been in- vestigation into the wrongful targeting The nomination was confirmed. dicted—not a single person. Although of conservatives will be led by a major The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under both the President and the Attorney Obama Democratic donor. That is con- the previous order, the motions to re- General said they would investigate temptuous. It is contemptuous of the consider are considered made and laid this matter, it has been publicly re- law; it is contemptuous of the Amer- upon the table and the President will ported that no indictments are ican people. One would think that if be immediately notified of the Senate’s planned. In fact, President Obama went you appoint a major Obama donor to action. on national television during the Super lead the investigation, it is likely that VOTE EXPLANATION Bowl and categorically stated, ‘‘There the victims would not be interviewed, ∑ Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- was not even a smidgeon of corruption that no one would be indicted. And, dent, due to unavoidable family com- to be found at the IRS.’’ wonder of wonders, what has happened? mitments, I was unable to cast votes How far we had come from the day The victims have not been interviewed relative to rollcall vote No. 215 on the the scandal broke when he said he was and no one has been indicted. motion to invoke cloture on the nomi- angry and the American people had a But that is not all. We have seen Lois nation of Cheryl Ann Krause to be U.S. right to be angry. Fast forward a few Lerner, the head of the IRS office that Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit and months later and he goes on television illegally targeted conservative citi- rollcall vote No. 216 on the confirma- and says there is not a smidgeon of cor- zens, go before Congress and repeatedly tion of Stuart E. Jones to be Ambas- ruption. plead the Fifth. When a senior govern- sador to the Republic of Iraq. Had I That is a remarkable statement for ment official takes the Fifth, that is an been present, I would have voted yea in the President to have made, because action that should be taken very seri- each instance.∑ Attorney General Eric Holder 4 days ously. Yet it seems in this town par- earlier had told the Senate Judiciary tisan politics trumps fidelity to law. f Committee that there was an ongoing What Lois Lerner said in the House of LEGISLATIVE SESSION investigation being conducted at the Representatives by pleading the Fifth IRS. is effectively standing there saying, ‘‘If The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- President Obama’s comments and I answer your question, I may well im- ate will resume legislative session. Eric Holder’s comments are facially in- plicate myself in criminal conduct.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- consistent. Either Eric Holder was tell- That is chilling. ator from Texas. ing the truth, that there is, in fact, a Let me note with sadness that the f meaningful ongoing investigation, or Democratic Members of this Chamber UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST— President Obama was telling the truth seem to have no concern about a senior S. RES. 487 when he said conclusively there is not IRS official pleading the Fifth repeat- a smidgeon of corruption. One or the edly because truthfully answering the Mr. CRUZ. Madam President, I rise other was not telling the truth or per- questions could implicate her in crimi- today to discuss the facts regarding the haps President Obama was simply pre- nal conduct. ongoing IRS scandal that the Obama judging the investigation. Perhaps Throughout it all Americans have administration refuses to investigate, President Obama was simply attempt- been told that the Obama administra- refuses to prosecute, refuses to address ing to influence its outcome, making tion would find out what happened and with honesty and integrity. I want to clear that the outcome desired from would take the necessary actions. talk about the facts we know and the the White House is that there is not a Indeed, the new head of the IRS, facts we don’t know, and how we as the smidgeon of corruption. What happened Commissioner John Koskinen, prom- Senate can demonstrate fidelity to law to the American people having a right ised as much. Now we find out that this and the integrity of the U.S. Govern- to be angry? Now the President is in- new Commissioner is also a major ment. stead telling investigators the conclu- donor to President Obama and Demo- Let’s talk about what we know. sion they should reach. cratic causes. This new Commissioner We know that more than 1 year ago Regardless, it is beyond dispute that of the IRS has given nearly $100,000 to on May 14, 2013, the inspector general the Obama administration, the Justice the Democratic Party, including $7,300 of the Treasury Department said that Department, has not held anyone ac- to President Obama. What fairminded beginning in 2010 the IRS had improp- countable for this gross abuse of power. person would entrust not one but two erly targeted conservative citizen In a hearing in January of this year, major Obama donors to investigate groups, tea party groups, pro-Israel Attorney General Eric Holder refused how the IRS used political power to go groups, and pro-life groups. The day to answer whether even a single victim after the enemies of President Obama? the inspector general’s report was of the wrongful targeting has been Not one but two—the lead lawyers in made public, President Obama had de- interviewed. the Department of Justice heading up scribed what occurred as ‘‘intolerable Let me repeat that. The victims who the noninvestigation that is not inter- and inexcusable.’’ As President Obama were targeted wrongly by the IRS—the viewing the victims, that is not indict- put it: ‘‘Americans have a right to be citizens—for exercising their political ing anyone, and the head of the IRS angry about it, and I am angry about free speech rights, the Attorney Gen- giving nearly $100,000 to Democratic it.’’ eral refused to answer if they had even causes. Well, if President Obama was speak- bothered to interview any of those citi- We received even more striking news, ing the truth when he said over a year zens. that Commissioner Koskinen tells us ago that Americans have a right to be We also note some of the emails that the IRS lost Lois Lerner’s emails. angry about this, then today after over have been made public give the appear- Oops, sorry. The dog ate my home- a year of obstruction of justice, of re- ance that the Department of Justice work. fusing to investigate or prosecute what may have been directly involved in the Madam President, if you or I tried happened under President Obama’s own illegal targeting of citizen groups that in our IRS returns, they wouldn’t standard, the Americans have a right based on their political views. accept that excuse from a citizen. We to be far more than angry about it. Most stunningly, we know that the are told the hard drive crashed and the Likewise, the very same day the in- lead attorney investigating this matter documents are irretrievable under any spector general report came out, Attor- is a major Democratic donor and a circumstances. We also know the IRS ney General Eric Holder said the IRS major donor to President Obama. In- didn’t follow the law when it failed to

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There is a history of at- you have Federal Government officials formation from individual taxpayers torneys general standing up to polit- destroying evidence. In the ordinary for partisan purposes to their political ical pressure, even against the Presi- parlance that is called obstruction of opponents? dents who have appointed them. Lis- justice. The hard drive magically col- I want to underscore that the IRS ten, political pressure in this town is lapses, magically crashes, and is phys- has admitted they did this and paid a nothing new and attorneys general ically destroyed right after the inves- $50,000 fine and the Democratic Mem- throughout history have had a special tigation begins and, I would remind bers of this body are apparently not mettle of being willing to look into the you, the investigation that has re- troubled at all. If they are troubled, eyes of the President who appointed sulted in Lois Lerner pleading the they keep their troubles very quiet and them and willing to say: I care more Fifth twice. to themselves. about the rule of law than any partisan We are supposed to believe that the Americans need a guarantee that the allegiance I might have. emails from the IRS officials in charge IRS will never be used again to target When President Richard Nixon faced of the division that illegally targeted an administration’s political enemy. charges of abusing government power political organizations and has repeat- When a Republican President, Rich- for partisan ends, his attorney general edly pleaded the Fifth to avoid incrimi- ard Nixon, attempted to use the IRS to Elliot Richardson, a Republican, ap- nating herself, that her emails have target his political enemies, it was pointed Archibald Cox as special pros- simply vanished innocuously. It hap- wrong. It was an abuse of power, and he ecutor. Likewise, when President Bill pens. It happens to people in the mid- was rightfully condemned on both sides Clinton faced charges of ethical impro- dle of illegal acts. Their records magi- of the aisle. Both Democrats and Re- priety, his attorney general Janet cally disappear right when the inves- publicans stood up to President Nixon Reno, a Democrat, appointed Robert tigators are seeking to discover them. when he attempted to use the IRS to Fiske as independent counsel. Sadly, This is an outrage. This is a scandal. target his political enemies and said: the current attorney general has re- This is an insult to anyone concerned This is wrong. fused to live up to that bipartisan tra- about the rule of law, and no one in the The Obama administration didn’t dition of independence, of integrity, Senate, regardless of political party, just attempt to do so, it succeeded. It and of fidelity to law. should stand by and accept this. carried out a concerted effort and tar- I have repeatedly called on Attorney But it doesn’t end there. geted those who were perceived to be General Eric Holder to remove the in- On Wednesday it was reported that political enemies of the President and vestigation from the hands of a major Lois Lerner flagged a speaking invita- targeted those individual citizens. The Obama donor and put it instead in the tion for Republican Senator CHARLES administration then put two major hands of a special prosecutor with GRASSLEY for examination. Senator Democratic donors in charge of the in- meaningful independence who, at a GRASSLEY is the highest ranking Re- vestigation and covered up the truth, minimum, is not a major Democratic publican on the Senate Judiciary Com- including conveniently losing emails donor. Even the very slightest respect mittee who has been a strong and pow- from the central player in this figure for the rule of law would suggest that erful voice for accountability at the who has twice pleaded the Fifth. the attorney general should not be part Department of Justice. It is curious It was wrong when Richard Nixon and parcel of the political and partisan that she would be so eager to subject tried to use the IRS to target his polit- coverup. Senator GRASSLEY for extra scrutiny ical enemies, and it was wrong when Therefore, in a few moments I intend based on a speaking invitation. the Obama administration tried and to ask for unanimous consent to call Right now, today, the White House is succeeded to do the same. The dif- up a Senate resolution expressing the in control of Democrats. There will ference is when Richard Nixon did so, opinion of the Senate that the Attor- come a time when Democrats no longer Republicans had the courage to stand ney General should appoint a special control the White House and the ad- up to Members of their own party. It prosecutor to investigate and pros- ministration. I would ask every Demo- saddens me that there is not a single ecute—if the facts support—the IRS cratic Member of this body, how com- Democratic Member of this body who targeting of Americans and its poten- fortable are you with the precedent has had the courage to stand up to tial coverup of those actions. that the IRS can single out Democratic their own party and say: This abuse of When I asked the Attorney General Senators who might disagree with the power—using the IRS to target citizens whether the Department of Justice in- President’s political position? The tar- for political beliefs—is wrong. vestigated the direct involvement of geting of CHUCK GRASSLEY, the singling We need a special prosecutor with political appointees at the White out of CHUCK GRASSLEY, ought to trou- meaningful independence to make sure House—up to and including the Presi- ble every single Member of this body. justice is served and that our constitu- dent—Attorney General Holder refused On Tuesday it was reported that the tional rights to free speech, to assem- to answer that question. That is always IRS agreed to pay $50,000 in damages to bly, and to privacy are protected. the hardest thing for an attorney gen- the National Organization for Marriage It saddens me to say that the U.S. eral to do: Ask the question that raises because the IRS admittedly unlawfully Department of Justice, under Attorney partisan peril. That is why attorneys released confidential information of General Eric Holder, has become the general are supposed to be nonpartisan members of that group to its political most partisan Department of Justice in and owe their fidelity to the Constitu- opposition. the history of our country. I say this as tion and the laws of this United States Let me repeat that. IRS officials a former associate deputy attorney and to the American people. have publicly admitted—this is not in- general at the U.S. Department of Jus- The House of Representatives has ference, this is not suggestion, this is tice. I can tell you there are Demo- passed a similar resolution to the one I what they have admitted—that they cratic alumni across this country who am submitting. It was sponsored by leaked personal tax information for the are saddened and heartbroken to see Congressman JIM JORDAN of Ohio on purpose of intimidating a conservative the Department of Justice becoming May 7, 2014. The resolution passed in group to the political opposition of effectively an arm of the Democratic the House 250 to 168. Twenty-six Demo- that group. That is textbook abuse of National Committee. crats voted in favor of the resolution. power. And I would note the $50,000 IRS officials have stonewalled at Why is it that Democrats in the fine—which, by the way, has been paid every turn, and we should not wait a House of Representatives can muster by U.S. taxpayers—the $50,000 fine does single minute to put an end to the in- up the courage to stand up to the par- nothing to address the partisan polit- timidation and bullying of the Amer- tisan pressure from the White House.

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There was the original Treas- unanimously reversed the Obama ad- investigation should be beyond re- ury inspector general audit, in addition ministration for the 12th time in the proach and should not be handed over to ongoing investigations by four con- last 2 years in its assertion of to major Democratic donors. gressional committees, the Senate Fi- overbroad executive authority. This If the allegation—which the report of nance Committee, the House Ways and time it asserted that the President un- the inspector general of Treasury has Means Committee, the House Oversight constitutionally attempted to cir- already confirmed in significant re- and Government Reform Committee, cumvent the checks and balances of spect—is of abuse of government power and the Senate Permanent Sub- the Constitution by unilaterally ap- of the IRS to target citizens for their committee on Investigations. pointing recess appointments while the political beliefs, then you cannot en- The Senate Finance Committee, the Senate was not in recess. trust the investigation to someone who committee I chair, has been conducting The U.S. Supreme Court unani- is partisan and has a political interest a bipartisan investigation for more mously, by a vote of 9 to 0, said the in protecting the party in power. If At- than a year. I repeat: This is a bipar- President’s actions were unconstitu- torney General Eric Holder continues tisan investigation. In fact, the com- tional in that case, and once again, as to refuse to appoint a special pros- mittee’s report was essentially ready with the IRS, my friends on the Demo- ecutor, he should be impeached. to be released last week when the IRS cratic side of the aisle were silent. How When an attorney general refuses to informed us that some emails were is it there is no longer a Robert Byrd, enforce the rule of law, mocks the rule missing because of a hard drive crash. that there is no longer a Ted Kennedy, of law, and corrupts the Department of So that colleagues understand just how that there are no longer any Demo- Justice by conducting a nakedly par- bipartisan our effort has been, Senator crats who will defend the institutional tisan investigation to cover up polit- HATCH and I have worked closely on integrity of the Senate? How is it when ical wrongdoing, that conduct, by any this every step of the way since I had the Supreme Court concludes unani- reasonable measure, constitutes high the honor of becoming the chair of the mously that the President’s intrusion crimes and misdemeanors. Finance Committee. When we heard of on the Senate’s constitutional author- Attorney General Eric Holder has the the hard drive problem, the two of us, ity is unconstitutional not a single opportunity to do the right thing. He a Democrat and a Republican, imme- Senate Democrat has the courage to can appoint a special prosecutor with diately asked the IRS Commissioner to stand up to this President? How is it in meaningful independence who is not a come to my office where we asked the face of a senior IRS official repeat- major Obama donor. Yet every time pointed questions of Commissioner edly pleading the Fifth, how is it in the the Attorney General has been called Koskinen. We didn’t wait 10 days. We face of the IRS admitting it wrongfully on to do this, he has defiantly said no. didn’t wait a week. The two of us, a handed over private personal IRS tax In fact, he said in writing in his discre- Democrat and a Republican, felt it was data to the political opponents of a tion, no. If Attorney General Eric an important part of our committee’s citizens group and paid a $50,000 fine Holder continues to refuse to appoint a bipartisan inquiry, so we had Mr. for it, how is it that not a single Demo- special prosecutor to investigate the Koskinen come to our office. And this cratic Senator does not have the cour- abuse of power by the IRS against the has just been one example—it happens age to speak up? At what point does it American people, he should be im- to be very recent—of the bipartisan ef- become too much? At what point does peached. forts that have been made looking into it become embarrassing? I agree with President Obama when this matter. Constitutional law professor Jona- he said on the day this scandal broke, The Finance Committee staff, Demo- than Turley, whom I might note is a the American people have a right to be crats and Republicans, have reviewed liberal and voted for President Obama angry. If the American people had a over 700,000 pages of documents and in 2008, said that President Obama has right to be angry over a year ago when interviewed 30 IRS employees. Those become the embodiment of the impe- the scandal broke, the fact that it has interviews were done jointly. We had rial President. He described how now been covered up and the fact that Democrats and Republicans doing them Barack Obama has become the Presi- a partisan investigation has refused to together. Now, as we continue to look dent Richard Nixon always wished he begin to scratch the surface of what at how this is going to unfold, the could be. I am sorry to say that he has happened should make the American Treasury Department Inspector Gen- done so with the active aiding and people more than angry. It should eral—that is Mr. Russell George—has abetting of 55 Democratic Members of move them to action. It should move agreed to investigate the most recent this Senate because when Democratic them to accountability. It should move matter, and he briefed our staff just Members of this Senate or any Member them to hold the officials of our gov- yesterday on the work plan for getting of this Senate stands by and allows the ernment responsible. their investigation done promptly. President to trample on the rule of Accordingly, I ask unanimous con- Once the committee determines what law, then any one of us who remains si- sent that the Senate proceed to the happened with the hard drive crashes, lent is explicit in undermining the consideration of S. Res. 487. I further then the committee will, again on a bi- Constitution. ask consent that the resolution be partisan basis, move forward with re- This resolution should be unanimous. agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, leasing our report—the report that was If the tables were turned and this were the motion to reconsider be made and almost ready to be released when the a Republican President and a Repub- laid upon the table, with no inter- IRS informed us that the emails were lican Attorney General had appointed a vening action or debate. missing because of a hard drive crash major Republican donor to lead the in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there and when Senator HATCH and I to- vestigation into the wrongful targeting objection? gether brought Mr. Koskinen imme- of Democrats and destroyed emails and Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, re- diately to my office. hard drives and publicly admitted to serving the right to object. I heard my colleague say that things leaking private citizen information to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- would be different if this were a Repub- the political opponents of Democrats, ator from Oregon. lican administration. Well, I want it the Democratic side of this Chamber Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, as understood—I want every Senator to would rightly be lighting their hair on the chairman of the Finance Com- understand this. Senator HATCH and I fire. mittee, which oversees the IRS, I have would be doing exactly what we are If this were a Republican administra- a question as to whether bringing in a doing now, with the same diligence, if tion, every media outlet would have special prosecutor would be a good use it was a Republican administration. banner headlines every single day. I of taxpayer money in this case. I am That, in my view, is the bottom line, can assure you that at least some Re- going to spend a few minutes laying because that is what bipartisanship is

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Fourteen months ago was when President gress, and abuse their power against In fact, many of us can remember spe- Obama said: I am angry and the American the individual citizenry, against we the cial prosecutors abusing their power, people have a right to be angry—14 months people, the people have a natural and spending millions of dollars of tax- ago. Fourteen months and not a single per- immediate remedy that is available in payer money, and going on for years son has been indicted. Fourteen months and November every 2 years. This Novem- and years without concluding their in- most of the victims haven’t been inter- ber, I am confident the American peo- viewed. Fourteen months they have publicly vestigations. Too often, special pros- announced they don’t intend to indict any- ple will follow the President’s advice ecutors have turned into lawyers’ full one. Yet, it is premature. If the American and demonstrate that they are angry employment programs. They ought to people had a right to be angry 14 months ago, about the abuse of power and even be reserved for when there is evidence which is what President Obama told us, what angrier about the partisan coverup in of criminal wrongdoing inside the gov- should we feel 14 months later after partisan which all 55 Democratic Senators have ernment. It would be premature to ap- stonewalling and obstruction of justice? The actively aided and abetted. point a special prosecutor with the bi- American people had a right to be angry. If Attorney General Eric Holder is partisan Finance Committee report al- I would note a Senate committee is unwilling to appoint a special pros- most finished. conducting an investigation and will ecutor, if he insists on keeping this I will just close by saying I am a issue a report, but the Senate com- prosecution in the control of a major pretty bipartisan fellow. In fact, some- mittee can’t indict anyone. The Senate Obama donor, then Attorney General times I get a fair amount of criticism committee can’t prosecute anyone. My Eric Holder should be impeached, be- for being too bipartisan. I want it un- friend from Oregon says it is premature cause the rule of law matters more derstood this is a bipartisan inquiry to have a special prosecutor because, than any partisan political problem. that is being done by the book. Senator apparently, holding people who break Thank you, Madam President. HATCH and I are looking at these mat- the laws, who commit criminal conduct The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ters together. We talk about it fre- to abuse IRS power to target individual ator from Florida. quently. Those witnesses were inter- citizens based on their political views— Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, I ask viewed together. We brought Mr. apparently, holding them account- unanimous consent to speak as in Koskinen in immediately. My view is able—is not a priority for a single morning business. that it would be premature to appoint Democratic member of this Chamber. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without a special prosecutor with the bipar- That saddens me. objection, it is so ordered. tisan Finance Committee report al- It saddens me that we don’t have 100 Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, first most finished. Senators in this room saying, regard- of all, let me thank the Senator from If we look at this in terms of what is less of what party we are in, it is an Texas for raising this issue of the IRS. at issue now, we can bring the facts to embarrassment to have this ‘‘inves- I have commented over the last few light with our own investigators and tigation’’—and I put that word in days that if this was, in fact, a Repub- our own bipartisan inquiry and avoid quotes, because a real investigation in- lican administration that had been en- the special prosecutor disasters of the volves interviewing the victims; a real gaged in this issue, this would have led past. investigation involves following the every newscast in America. It would I object to the Senator’s request. evidence where it leads. I would note have been leading every newscast in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- my friend from Oregon, in describing America for the last week. It would tion is heard. the Senate committee’s investigation, have been compared to Watergate. In- The Senator from Texas. mentioned that they interviewed some stead, what we have seen is the Amer- Mr. CRUZ. Madam President, I thank IRS employees, but notably absent ican news media, by and large, has my friend from Oregon for his impas- from whom he said they interviewed largely ignored it. sioned comments. I would note for the was anyone at the White House, any- One of the commentators last night RECORD a few things he did not say. My one political. Apparently, they were on television added up all the minutes friend from Oregon chose not to say a not interviewed. We don’t know. But he they dedicated to a soccer player who word about the fact that Lois Lerner, a didn’t mention them if they were. bit some other competitor compared to senior IRS official, has twice pleaded It is an embarrassment that this so- the amount of time they have dedi- the Fifth in front of the House of Rep- called investigation is led by a partisan cated to the fact that one of the most resentatives. To that he had not a sin- Democratic donor who has given over powerful agencies of the U.S. Govern- gle response. $6,000 to President Obama and Demo- ment not just destroyed records, poten- My friend from Oregon chose to say crats. It is an embarrassment that the tially—but even now we have been not a word to the fact that the IRS sin- IRS obstruction of justice is led by a given news they tried to target a U.S. gled out Senator CHUCK GRASSLEY for major Democratic donor who has given Senator for an internal audit—and the special scrutiny. To that, he said not a nearly $100,000. Every one of us takes soccer player won. He got a lot more word. an oath to the Constitution. Every one attention. There was a lot more news My friend from Oregon chose to say of us owes fidelity to rule of law. When coverage paid to the guy who bit some- not a word to the fact that the IRS has we have the Department of Justice be- body than to the issue of the IRS. now admitted to illegally handing over having like an arm of the DNC, pro- So I thank the Senator from Texas private personal information from a tecting the political interests of the for raising it here today before we head citizen group to its political opponents White House instead of upholding the to our respective States for the Fourth for partisan political purposes, and has law, it undermines the liberty of every of July because it is an issue that de- paid a $50,000 fine. That is not an alle- American. I am saddened that Demo- serves our attention. gation. That is not a theory. That is cratic Members of this Chamber will f what the IRS has admitted to and paid not stand up and say: I have a higher a $50,000 fine for with taxpayer funds. obligation to the Constitution and the WORLD CUP SOCCER Yet I am sorry to say my friend from rule of law and the American people Mr. RUBIO. There is another issue Oregon had not a word to say about than I have to my Democratic Party. that deserves our attention. By the that abuse of power. That is a sad state of affairs, but it is way, on the subject of soccer, since I I mentioned before that from the also a state of affairs that is outraging am on it, I will confess I am not an ex- Democratic Members of this Chamber, the American people, that is waking up pert on soccer, nor have I, frankly, his- when it comes to the abuse of power by the American people. torically been an enormous fan. To me the Obama administration, there are President Obama had it right when football means you wear a helmet and crickets chirping. he said 14 months ago the American some shoulder pads and you run into

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The reason why we Despite losing today’s game, they have tion of the Venezuelan Government by do it that way is so we can save time so achieved the honor of advancing into organisms of the Venezuelan Govern- we have the time available to debate the round of 16 in the World Cup as we ment and extragovernmental organiza- these other issues that are before us— all watched and are excited about those tions as well. especially on an issue that is not con- prospects and are encouraged about the So in light of what is happening in troversial. We pass a lot of law around future of U.S. soccer and our prospects Venezuela, and in light of the fact that here that way. in the world cup. so many people who live in Florida are Unfortunately, there have been some So congratulations to them, to their impacted deeply by what is happening objections—one from each side. I am families and to all fans of U.S. soccer in Venezuela—because they are origi- happy to report that one of those two all over the world and here in Wash- nally from there, because they have objections has been removed. It came ington cheering them on. If there is family there or because they conduct from the Democratic side. The major- one thing that brought us together business there or because they care ity removed their objection. So it ap- here this week, it is that, and we are about what happens in our hemi- pears this bill is ready to move for- grateful for it. sphere—because of all of these things, ward, but for the objection of one col- f not only have I been talking about this league of ours, who has the right to ob- issue on the Senate floor but we began ject, and who, quite frankly, has objec- VENEZUELA to take action. tions to it that he believes strongly Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, there The first thing we did was we passed about and we are respectful of. is a topic I would like to discuss before a resolution from this Senate—and I What I am asking for at this point we leave for the Fourth of July recess thank my colleagues; it passed unani- is—given that objection—when we and return to our States. One is an mously—condemning these human come back from the recess, I am hoping enormous story in my home State and, rights violations. I know sometimes we that one way or another we will get a in particular, in my hometown of sit around here and wonder: What is chance to vote. This is an issue that Miami, and that is the ongoing crisis in the point of these resolutions? virtually every Member of the Senate Venezuela. I have been talking about it They matter. I cannot tell you how but for one or two—at this point it ap- for the better part of 3 months with re- many people are aware of what we have pears one—is supportive of. I hope we gard to what is occurring there. It is done here in the Senate, just speaking can pass it because it is important. It pretty straightforward. There is an au- out and condemning these violations will matter. This is not sanctions, for thoritarian government in Venezuela and making it very clear whose side we example, like the ones we have seen in that has cracked down on the people in are on. We are on the side of the demo- the past on other countries. These are Venezuela, has crushed any sort of po- cratic aspirations and the rights of the extremely targeted. These are targeted litical dissent or tried to crush any people of Venezuela. against individuals in the Venezuelan form of political dissent. If a person is The second thing we did is we worked Government who have directed or car- an outspoken critic of the Venezuelan through the process here because un- ried out gross human rights violations. government, they either wind up in jail like the way Maduro runs his govern- They will be impactful because many or in exile. ment in Venezuela, here we have a re- of these people in the Venezuelan Gov- In fact, the President of Venezuela, public and this Senate is an important ernment who are conducting these someone who won a fraudulent election part of that republic. We filed a bill to human rights violations actually spend just a year and a half ago, has now sanction individuals—not the govern- their weekends in the United States. begun to turn on people in his own ment, not the country—individuals in They fly on the private jets they party when they dare to criticize him. the Venezuelan Government respon- bought with stolen money to the But the evidence is clear. First of all, sible for these human rights violations. United States to stay in their fancy the Venezuelan economy today is a dis- In fact, in the committee I named 25 of condominiums or their mansions. They aster. The state of the Venezuela econ- them. That piece of legislation—that shop at our stores. They parade up our omy today is increasingly reminiscent law—sanctioning the leaders in Ven- streets. And then Monday morning of what is happening in Cuba: short- ezuela passed the committee almost they go back to work full time vio- ages of basic items, the inability to unanimously with bipartisan support. lating human rights. buy a bar of soap or toilet paper or Let me take a moment to thank Sen- So these sanctions will matter. These toothpaste. The shortages are extraor- ator MENENDEZ, the chairman of that human rights violators in Venezuela dinary. committee, for his leadership on this have investments in the United States. We are talking about one of the rich- issue and my colleague from Florida In fact, when they steal money from est countries in the hemisphere—a na- BILL NELSON for his leadership on this Venezuela, often times they use straw tion blessed with a talented and edu- issue, even though he is not on the companies and straw purchasers to in- cated population and with natural re- committee. When we held a hearing on vest that money in our economy—pre- sources, and particularly oil—and this the issue of Venezuela, he went to the dominantly in Florida, but also in guy in charge of that country has ru- hearing and he attended an event we other places. ined Venezuela and its economy. That did in Miami with the Venezuelan com- There is no reason in the world why in and of itself is worthy of condemna- munity to talk about this reality. they should not be sanctioned for what tion. That bill passed out of our com- they have done. There is no reason in But what is even more apparent is mittee. In addition to passing out of the world why we should not be going how he has cracked down on political this committee, a very similar bill after these individuals for what they dissent in Venezuela. We have docu- passed out of the House under the lead- have done. mented how over 40 people have now ership of Congresswoman ROS- One of the cornerstones of our for- lost their lives in protests on Ven- LEHTINEN. Both the Senate and the eign policy must always be the protec- ezuela—by the way, protests that House—and they passed it off the floor tion of human rights anywhere in the began when a student was sexually as- of the House. world where they are challenged or op- saulted at a university. They protested So the Venezuelan sanctions bill is pressed. This gives us an opportunity the lack of security, and the security ready for action here on the floor of to speak in a clear voice in a part of forces of Venezuela responded—not by the Senate. Knowing that it was a non- the world that, quite frankly, both par- going after the assailants but by going controversial issue, that there is al- ties have been guilty of neglecting. I after the student protesters. Since most unanimous support for it, I have have spent plenty of time around here then, opposition leaders have been attempted to pass this bill by some- talking about what is going on in Syria jailed, Members of the opposition in thing we call unanimous consent, and what is going on in Iraq, and that

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We have spent time on the tion those criminals in Venezuela who cording to a survey of reproductive floor talking about what has happened are stealing the money of the Ven- health care centers across the country, in Ukraine and Russia’s illegal actions ezuelan people and using the strength a majority of facilities with buffer with regard to Crimea, and they de- and the power of that government to zones experienced a decrease in crimi- serve attention. We have spent some attack their own people. I hope that nal activity after the buffer zone was time even talking about the Chinese will be a priority for us when we re- instituted. ambitions in the Asian-Pacific region turn. It deserves that attention. Today the Supreme Court of the and their illegitimate territorial I appreciate the opportunity to ad- United States took away those buffer claims. dress this issue today, and I wish for zones of safety when it struck down the The only thing I am saying is that all my colleagues the next 10 days will Massachusetts buffer zone law, effec- what happens in the Western Hemi- be fruitful in your return to your home tively undoing the historic progress we sphere matters too—that human rights States, and I look forward to working have made in ensuring that women are violations in Venezuela are just as im- with you on these issues when we re- protected when accessing reproductive portant as human rights violations in turn. health care and exercising their con- Africa or Europe or Asia or any other With that, I yield the floor. stitutional rights. part of the world. Sometimes I feel as The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. WAR- Today’s Supreme Court ruling puts if they do not get the attention they REN). The Senator from Massachusetts. women at risk simply for exercising deserve around here. f their constitutional rights. Shannon’s This is our opportunity to show that MASSACHUSETTS BUFFER ZONE brother Liam visited me on the day this hemisphere is important and that Mr. MARKEY. Madam President, that this case was argued before the what happens in our hemisphere mat- since 1973, when the Supreme Court de- Supreme Court. Their family is rep- ters. I want you to know that the peo- cided that a woman’s right to choose resentative of what has happened ple of Venezuela—particularly those was constitutionally protected, wom- across this country in terms of the students and those who desire a demo- en’s health clinics across the country endangerment of women when they cratic and respectful future—they are have been targeted by violence and seek to exercise their constitutional watching. Every single time we do other criminal activities by extrem- rights. something on Venezuela here, we hear ists. So today is a sad day. It is not just a it in phone calls, on Twitter, on The crimes are alarming: harass- sad day for America but in particular Facebook, in visits to our office and in ment, arson, acid attacks, obstruction, for Shannon’s family because they put emails and in letters. They are watch- violent threats, and even murder. a lot on the line to ensure that this ing, they are listening, and they are Women’s safety has been repeatedly case was brought before the Supreme aware. put at risk simply for exercising a con- Court of the United States. What I want people in the world to stitutional right. The Court’s decision makes it more know and people in the hemisphere to In the past 10 years, there have been difficult for States to guarantee wom- know is that America does not simply approximately 75,000 incidents of vio- en’s reproductive rights and more like- care about stability; we also care about lence against abortion providers in the ly that acts of violence and intimida- democracy and freedom and about United States. That is unacceptable. tion against women seeking reproduc- human rights. This is our opportunity We should always remember that each tive health care will occur. to put action where our words are. of these victims of violence has a With reproductive rights under at- So I sincerely hope that when we re- name, a family, and a story. tack across the country like never be- turn here in about 8 or 9 days we can In 1994, a gunman killed two people fore, it is imperative that we ensure find a way forward to get a vote on and wounded five others at two clinics the basic safety of all women and staff this. If we are unable to do this in Massachusetts. One of these victims at Planned Parenthood and other through the unanimous consent proc- was 25-year-old Shannon Lowney, a health facilities. ess, which they call a hotline, my in- daughter of public schoolteachers, a be- We should be expanding access to tentions are to come to this floor and loved sister, and a volunteer who safe reproductive health care for offer it as what they call a live unani- worked domestically and internation- women, not restricting it. That is un- mous consent, where I will stand here ally with poor families and children. fortunately what today is going to rep- and do what the Senator from Texas Shannon worked as a receptionist resent in the history of health care for just did—or tried to do—with regard to and Spanish translator at Planned Par- women in our country. the IRS issue. enthood in Brookline, MA. She worked The Presiding Officer is a national I intend to come to this floor and there not for the pay but because she leader on these issues, fighting for the propose this bill and ask for unanimous fundamentally believed women had a rights of women. I stand with her and consent. If someone objects, then we right to affordable health care. She with the other Members of the Senate will have a debate about that objec- wanted to do her part to ensure that but, more importantly, also with ordi- tion. Should that fail, then I hope we patients at a vulnerable and stressful nary families across this country and can have a vote scheduled. I promise it time in life were greeted with a smile. Planned Parenthood and all the women will not take any more than 15 min- Five days after Christmas in 1994 she in Massachusetts and this country who utes—or 10 if you want to limit the was fatally shot in the neck at a believe every woman seeking reproduc- vote to 10 minutes. But let’s get this Planned Parenthood clinic by an ex- tive health care should be safe and pro- done. tremist protester. tected. This is important. We have worked Shannon’s story is just one of the I am proud that all Massachusetts this the appropriate way. Often times, many tragedies caused by violence law enforcement officials will continue people come to the floor in the Senate against women exercising their rights. to use every legal tool available to en- and they pull a bill out of their pocket In 2007, after the laws on the books sure the safety and privacy of women and say: Let’s file it for messaging pur- proved inadequate, Massachusetts en- and clinic staff. Today is a historic poses. This is real. This is impactful. sured that there would be fair and bal- day. Unfortunately, it is one of which The House has already passed a version anced laws that created a buffer zone of our country should not be proud. of this. Doesn’t this issue at least de- 35 feet around the entry of reproduc- I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- serve 10 minutes of the Senate’s time? tive health care facilities. sence of a quorum. So we are going to try to get this This law was intended to protect peo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The done one more time through unani- ple such as Shannon and the thousands clerk will call the roll. mous approval. And we are going to of women and staff who visit and work The assistant legislative clerk pro- work over the next 10 days to hopefully at clinics. ceeded to call the roll.

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You have said and the Di- able to handle Iraq with a few thousand Senator MCCAIN and I have decided to rector of National Security Mr. Clapper troops. The Bush administration was come down before the Fourth of July has said that Syria is an apocalyptic wrong in that calculation. Senator break to talk about two issues that are state; it is in a very bad way; that the MCCAIN spoke up, and the surge did very important to our national secu- jihadists in Syria represent a direct work. rity. threat to our homeland. To President Bush’s undying credit: The first issue I would like to discuss The same jihadists in Syria have You corrected the mistakes that hap- is the threat we face as a nation from moved now into Iraq. Three years ago pened on your watch. You kept an open terrorist safe havens in Syria and now when Senator MCCAIN was urging air- mind. You changed strategy because Iraq. strikes and that a safe zone be estab- the strategy you originally pursued The President has indicated in recent lished, there were fewer than 1,000 for- had failed. days that it is unacceptable to allow eign fighters in Syria. Today we think President Obama, your strategy has terrorist organizations such as ISIS to there are up to 26,000 ISIS types in failed. The idea of abandoning Iraq, dis- have safe havens from which to launch Syria. Now they are moving to Iraq at engaging politically and militarily, has attacks against our country. lightning speed, taking town after come home to haunt us as a nation. Mr. President, we agree. What are town, amassing resources in terms of Senator MCCAIN and I said back in you doing about it? I understand Iraq is military hardware and money that will 2011: If we do not leave a residual force complicated. I understand you would make them not just a terrorist organi- behind as an insurance policy for our need a new government in Iraq that zation but a terrorist army. own national security interests, we Sunnis could buy into to probably turn Mr. President, there is a terrorist will regret it. Iraq around. That is a problem, but army on the march in Iraq and Syria. Madam President, 10,000 to 15,000 sol- that is a separate problem from safe They have indicated they want to hit diers, well placed, would have given the havens that can be used to launch at- our Nation. They want to strike us in capacity to the Iraqi Army to allow tacks against the United States. Please the region, throughout the world, and them to be more effective, and what we do not turn over to the Iraqi politi- here at home. You seem to have no see on the ground today would have cians the timeline as to whether we plan. We want to help you. We under- never happened. I am convinced that will act to protect ourselves. stand this is complicated, but you, as ISIS would never be in Iraq the way This is the FBI Director: ‘‘My con- Commander in Chief above all others, they are today if there had been an cern is that people can go to Syria, de- have a duty to come up with a solution American military component—10,000 velop new relationships, learn new to this problem. You have defined the to 15,000—providing capacity and exper- techniques and become far more dan- problem well, but you have done noth- tise to an Iraqi army that is literally gerous, and then flow back.’’ ing to solve the problem. We stand falling apart. Americans are now in Syria. Some ready to help you solve that problem. I am convinced today that if we had 7,500 foreign fighters from 50 countries Now, as we try to figure out where to continued to push the Iraqi political have gone to Syria. They are now in go in Iraq and what is the right strat- system to reconcile, we would not be Iraq. The Islamic State in Iraq and egy, the one thing that is important to where we are today. Dave Petraeus and Syria was kicked out by Al Qaeda. me is not to rewrite history. I do not Ryan Crocker—one general and one These are the most extreme people on want to dwell on the past, but I am not diplomat—spent hours every day of the the planet. They have now gone into going to sit on the sidelines and let week practically pushing the Sunnis, Iraq and taken large territories and up this administration—which, as Senator the Shias, and the Kurds to solve their to $500 million in resources. They had a Obama, Senator Clinton, and Senator problems with the political process. It $30 million-a-year budget. They have Kerry, was all over the Bush adminis- was working. more money than they ever dreamed tration for the mistakes they made. In 2010 we made a fateful mistake. We of. Their desire to hit the homeland is That is the way the political process allowed Syria to go bad. Syria became growing. Last week the leader of this works. the supply center for Al Qaeda in Iraq, group said: We will be coming to Amer- When the Iraq war was going poorly which was on its back. In 2010 the surge ica next. on President Bush’s watch, Senator had worked. Al Qaeda in Iraq, which Mr. President, do not use the polit- MCCAIN called for the Republican-ap- was the predecessor to ISIS, was com- ical problems in Baghdad as an excuse pointed Secretary of Defense to resign. pletely devastated. They are back in not to act when it comes to denying I would argue that Senator MCCAIN the game for three reasons: Syria be- safe havens to terrorists who have es- above all others has been consistent came a failed state. We had a chance to poused attacking our country. Where is when it comes to Iraq. It does not mat- stop that and did not. They were being your plan to dislodge these people in ter who is making the mistake; if he resupplied from Syria with equipment Syria and Iraq? Where is your plan to believes one is being made, he will and fighters. We decided to disengage deal with the safe haven issue? Where speak up. from Iraq politically. We had a hands- is your plan to hit a terrorist organiza- The line that there were just a few off approach to the political problems tion that is desirous of hitting us? dead-enders in Iraq was not true. The in Baghdad. We withdrew our troops all Mr. President, you cannot have it reason we knew it was not true is that from 2010 to 2011. Those three things both ways. You cannot alert us as a na- Senator MCCAIN and I went to Iraq nu- became a perfect storm to lead us to tion that we are threatened by a safe merous times. The first time we went, where we are today. haven in Iraq and Syria and do nothing we were in an SUV with a three-car We do want to look forward because about it. I understand the political convoy. We went down to Baghdad, had looking backward does not solve the complexities that exist in Iraq, but I dinner, and went shopping. Every time problem. But here is what we will not also understand the need to deal with thereafter, the security was tighter, accept. We will not accept a rewriting the safe haven issue. What do you envi- our ability to leave the base was re- of history. When this administration sion as a solution to the safe haven stricted, and the people on the ground says the reason we have no troops in problem in Syria and Iraq? When are who were fighting the war were telling Iraq today is because of the Iraqis, that we going to act? Is there no military us: This thing is not going well. Every is an absolutely false statement. component available to the United time we would hear from the Bush ad- In May of 2011 Senator MCCAIN and I, States to hit a terrorist organization ministration that the media was mis- at the request of Secretary Clinton,

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We were in a meeting with Prime They did so, and now they are trying United States, in the last couple of Minister Malaki. We were talking to blame the Iraqis. They are trying to days—please correct me—it was the about leaving troops behind and wheth- rewrite history. I can understand why first time he said it was Iraqis who did er the Iraqis would give us the legal they don’t want to own what happened not want to leave a force behind. protections we needed because I told in Iraq. I can’t understand why we Mr. GRAHAM. The Iraqis did not Prime Minister Malaki: No American would let them get away with it, and I want to leave a force behind. politician is going to allow soldiers to am not going to let them get away Mr. MCCAIN. Yes; he was saying they be left behind in a foreign country with it. did not. without legal protection. Going forward, we have a mess on our Madam President, I ask unanimous If a person was charged with a crime hands, and I want to help the President consent to have printed in the RECORD in Iraq, given the inventory in their where I can. the following quotes, including October legal system, I did not feel comfortable But, Mr. President, you were very 2012. allowing that soldier to go into the good at questioning the policies of the I quote the President of the United Iraqi legal system. We would deal with Bush administration, and you held States: disciplinary problems. nothing back. I am here to tell you I What I would not have done is left 10,000 He turned to me and said: How many know what you are saying about Iraq is troops in Iraq [as Candidate Romney pro- soldiers are you talking about? not true. posed], that would tie us down. That cer- tainly would not help us in the Middle East. I turned to Ambassador Jeffrey, the On October 21, during a conference U.S. Ambassador, General Austin, the call with staff, Denis McDonough and Jay Carney said on October 1, 2012: commander, and said: What is the an- Tony Blinken—former National Secu- When President Obama took office, the Iraq War had been going on for years and he swer? rity Adviser to BIDEN and now National They replied to me: We are still had campaigned with a promise to end that Security Council—briefing staff mem- war, and he has done that. working on that. bers about the problems with legal im- One of my favorites is December 2011: The Prime Minister of Iraq laughed. munity was asked a question by Sen- In the coming days the last American sol- This was in May of 2011. We could not ator MCCAIN’s staff person: If you could tell the Prime Minister of Iraq how diers will cross the border out of Iraq. . . . get a legal agreement that we felt was with honor and with their heads held high. many troops we were talking about. solid, would you leave any troops be- We went to the Kurdish portion of After nearly nine years, our war in Iraq ends hind, and they said no. this month. Iraq and talked to President Barzani. So we are going to write them a let- He would have accepted any amount of Anyway, the list goes on. In fact, the ter. There are several of our staff who President campaigned for reelection in troops we wanted to leave behind. He were on that phone call and we are was openly embracing the follow-on 2012 on the premise that he had gotten going to ask Mr. McDonough and Mr. us out of Iraq. force. Blinken: Did you say that, and they We met with Mr. Allawi, one of the The Senator from South Carolina and can say whatever they want to, but I I predicted this would happen if we leaders of the Iraqiya Sunni bloc, who have people I know and I trust who was very open minded to a follow-on didn’t leave a residual force behind. I were on that phone call and they know say to my colleagues again, if we re- force. what was said. The day after we left Iraq, Prime peat this same total pullout of Afghan- With that, I will turn it over to Sen- Minister Malaki issued a statement istan, we are going to see this same ator MCCAIN. saying that if the other parties would movie in Afghanistan. Mr. MCCAIN. I would ask my col- agree, he would agree to a follow-on So I plead with the President of the league one question before we go on; United States, please revisit your deci- force. that is, in addition to this over- On November 15, 2011, we had a hear- sion that every American troop be whelming information in which the ing with General Dempsey and Sec- pulled out. Senator and I were deeply involved retary Panetta in the Armed Services The Afghans do not have the capa- that proves conclusively that the Committee. We asked the following bility, whether air assets, intel or President of the United States did not question: Was it the Iraqis who re- other capabilities, to defend them- want to leave a single troop member jected a follow-on force, originally en- selves against an enemy that has a behind in Iraq and succeeded in doing visioned to be 18,000 or 19,000? sanctuary in Pakistan. The bottom-line number from the so, did the Senator from South Caro- I plead with the President of the Pentagon was 10,000. lina ever hear the President of the United States, do not make the same I asked the question. Was it the United States, either before the deci- mistake in Afghanistan. Iraqis who said: No, we do not want sion was made, during or after—did the I point out again, at the end of the 18,000. That is too many. Senator ever hear any record of him surge we had won the conflict in Iraq. The numbers kept going down to fi- saying he wanted to leave a residual The conflict was won, and instead obvi- nally 3,000. force behind? ously we blew it. Senator MCCAIN asked the question. Mr. GRAHAM. Quite the opposite. If I would like to talk for a few minutes The answer was: The reduction in we go back and look at the tape around with my colleague from South Carolina numbers that we will be willing to offer this debate, the President basically because we need to understand what is to the Iraqis did not come from a rejec- said: We left Iraq and we are not going happening in Iraq. In the last 3 to 4 tion by Iraq but by a reduction of the to be bogged down by Iraq. weeks, this whole part of Iraq has been numbers by the White House. There was no regret that I am so taken over by the forces of ISIS. In other words, the cascading effect sorry we couldn’t convince the Iraqis The second largest city in all of Iraq, of the numbers from 18,000 to 3,000 was to leave a residual force behind because Mosul, has been taken over, which trig- not because Iraq said no; it was be- that would have been the best outcome gered 500,000 refugees—500,000 refugees cause the White House kept changing for Iraq and the United States, and I left Mosul. the numbers to the point that the force regret that we could not get there and Tal Afar—a major city, Kirkuk, envisioned would be ineffective and they will regret their decision. where the Kurdish forces came in and fail. None of that happened. It was all took over Kirkuk and made it now part Those are the facts. about the last combat soldier is out. of the Kurdish part of Iraq. Senator MCCAIN will address the We are done with Iraq. We have given What is most concerning, I say to my statements by the President before, them all the help we can give them. We colleagues—and I know the Senator

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:28 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26JN6.062 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4121 from South Carolina and I have been Senator from South Carolina said, they These people represent the worst in focusing on this—is the Jordanian-Iraq started out with about 1,000, but don’t humanity. My fear is, the President’s border. The border crossings from Iraq forget they are moving back and forth fear, that the stronger they get over into Jordan have been taken over by between Syria and Iraq in this now there the more exposed we are over ISIS. huge area. They are moving on Bagh- here. As we know, Jordan is a small coun- dad. So, Mr. President, if you believe it is try. It is overburdened now with hun- I don’t know exactly what is going not in our national security interests dreds of thousands of refugees. It has on. I don’t believe they can take Bagh- to allow these folks to have a safe significant problems on the Syrian side dad with a frontal assault. I do believe haven in Syria and now in Iraq, what of its border. This can be a terribly de- it is possible that they could cause as- are you doing about it? You have polit- stabilizing factor to our—probably out- sassinations, bombings, breakdowns in ical problems in Iraq, I have got that, side of Israel—strongest and best ally electricity, and breakdown in law and but why does that prevent us from at- in the entire Middle East. order. In other words, this place where tacking these people in Syria where Ramadi, Fallujah, every Iraq veteran we sacrificed roughly 4,450 American their leadership resides and where their will remember Ramadi and Fallujah. lives is now in the hands of the largest supply depots are? There has to come a Every Iraq veteran will remember the terrorist organization in history. time when this country is going to second battle of Fallujah where we lost I say to the President of the United commit to defending itself. 96 brave soldiers and marines and over States: We can’t wait. If the next 2 My goal is to keep the war over there 600 wounded. Now the black flags of Al weeks that the administration says so it doesn’t come back here. Qaeda fly over Ramadi and Fallujah. they are going to use to assess this sit- Senator MCCAIN, 3 years ago now al- The border to Syria no longer exists, uation is wasted in assessment, I don’t most, urged us to act in a way that my friends. know what is going to happen in Iraq. would have allowed the moderate If we look at Syria, all the way to I don’t know what is going to happen forces of the opposition to be empow- Aleppo, all the way around, a part of to Jordan. I don’t know what is going ered and to avoid where we are today. the Middle East that is larger than the to happen as far as the continued in- We chose not to act, at our own peril. State of Indiana is now overtaken by creasing influence of the Iranians. So I make this crystal clear, this the richest and most powerful terrorist Published reports today indicate area Senator MCCAIN has described in organization in history; that is, ISIS. there are Iranian forces, Iranian assist- Iraq represents a terrorist safe haven We cannot address Iraq, if we do, ance all through Iran. in the hands of people who want to at- without addressing Syria, as well as An article from the New York Times, tack us here at home. the movement of men and equipment ‘‘Iran Secretly Sending Drones and I am not making that up. The Direc- back and forth. By the way, the Sunni Supplies into Iraq, U.S. Officials Say,’’ tor of National Intelligence, the FBI don’t like these people. They are the states: Director, and Jeh Johnson, the head of most radical form of Islam. They don’t Gen. Qassim Suleimani, the head of Iran’s Homeland Security, have all said Syria paramilitary Quds Force, has visited Iraq at like them, but they prefer them to the represents a threat to the homeland. government—the Shiite-run govern- least twice to help Iraqi military advisers plot strategy. And Iran has deployed about a Well, if a Syrian enclave and safe ment by Maliki—which has been sys- haven represents a threat to the home- tematically discriminating against dozen other Quds Force officers to advise Iraqi commanders, and help mobilize more land, an Iraqi enclave bigger and richer them. than 2,000 Shiite militiamen from southern surely represents a threat to the home- So what do we need to do? As the Iraq, American officials said. land, and the President admitted as Senator from South Carolina said, Iranian transport planes have also been much. So I don’t want to hear any what we want is Maliki to be in a tran- making two daily flights of military equip- more discussions about we have to wait sition government that transitions him ment and supplies to Baghdad—70 tons per until Iraq gets its house in order until out of power, but we cannot wait until flight—for Iraqi security forces. we protect American national security that happens. While the United States is assessing, By the way, they have also taken a Iranians are exercising more and more interests. As to Jordan, now is the time in a bi- place just north of Baghdad where the influence. partisan fashion for the Congress to largest oil refinery is, Baiji, that pro- I have also been told—and I cannot speak with one voice and tell the world vides energy to the 7 million people in verify it—that the Russians are now of- and everyone in the region that we will Baghdad, and they have also come to a fering to provide assistance to Maliki. defend Jordan. The King of Jordan is place called Haditha, where a dam is There has to be a transition govern- the last moderate voice in the Middle that holds a water supply. If they get ment. There has to be a transition of East surrounding Israel. The King of hold of both of those places, they basi- Maliki out of government, but to wait Jordan has been the most faithful ally cally have a stranglehold on Baghdad until that happens, it may be too late. to America. The King of Jordan has itself. I would ask my colleague from South This is serious. Carolina, are you concerned about the been effectively engaged with Israel. So what has the President of the Iranian influence and what do you be- The King of Jordan represents the best United States and the administration lieve is the situation that could evolve hope in the Middle East. decided to do? Send 90, 200 or 250 people on the Jordanian border? If we allow a terrorist army—not an over to Iraq and with the stated pur- Mr. GRAHAM. If you listen to the organization, now, an army of com- pose of ‘‘assessing the situation.’’ people who are launching these at- mitted jihadists—to invade that coun- Those of my friends and colleagues tacks, they say they are going to Jor- try and put the King at risk, that will who have been to Iraq know it is a flat dan. What are they trying to accom- be one of the great tragedies in modern desert area, including very hot now. plish? Bizarre as it may sound to the history. I think it is now time to let These people, these ISIS forces, are average American, they have a very the terrorist army know: You are not moving in convoys of 100, 200, 300 vehi- specific plan and it sort of goes like going into Jordan, and say it in such a cles. this: They want to purify their reli- fashion as to not give Iraq away. But if They can be taken out by air power. gion. They are Sunnis. They have a we don’t reinforce Jordan quickly, it Right now the President of the United version of Islam, Sunni Islam that is would be a mistake. States has refused to do that, but they beyond horrific, that is a woman’s I have high confidence in the Jor- can be taken out by air power. worst nightmare. danian military, but let me say this: It Air power does not determine con- If you want to find a world of women, is in our interests for the King to sur- flicts, but air power has a profound go to Syria, Iraq, and eventually Af- vive; it is in our interests for Jordan to psychological effect on your adversary. ghanistan, I am afraid. You would not flourish; it is in our interests for ISIS We have drones, and we have the air believe what these people are capable to be stopped in their tracks in Iraq; it capability to take out a lot of these of doing, what they will do to a person is in our interests for them to be wiped forces. who smokes. They will chop your fin- off the face of the Earth to the extent Remember, they are probably at a ger off. I mean, they will kill children possible; it is in our interests to go on maximum of about 10,000, and as the in front of their parents. the offensive before it is too late.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:28 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26JN6.064 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S4122 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 26, 2014 One thing I can say I have learned larly at the most holy Shiite shrines of States to react as the strongest and from 9/11 is thinking and believing if Samarra and Karbala. Those two are most powerful Nation in the world. we ignore them they will ignore us is a the holiest shrines of the Shia. If ISIS Madam President, I ask unanimous very bad mistake. On September 10, comes into those holy sites and de- consent to have printed in the RECORD 2001, the day before 9/11, we didn’t have stroys them, we are going to see this the article from the Atlantic by Peter one soldier in Afghanistan, we didn’t thing explode even more. Beinart entitled ‘‘Obama’s Disastrous even have an ambassador, and we sent There are many other things I would Iraq Policy: An Autopsy.’’ no money in terms of assistance to the like to say, but I don’t want to con- I further ask unanimous consent to Taliban. We were completely dis- tinue too much longer on this, but to have printed in the RECORD an op-ed by engaged from Afghanistan. How well point out again, this is not just an Iraq DENNIS ROSS, one of the most respected did that work? problem. This is the border which runs individuals on the entire Middle East, Anytime you disengage from people along between Syria and Iraq. We can- entitled ‘‘Op-ed: To contain ISIS, think that bloodthirsty and you believe it not address just the Iraqi side. Iraq—but also think Syria.’’ will not come back to haunt you, you Lately, interestingly, Bashar Assad There being no objection, the mate- are making a mistake. Anytime a has been using his air power to attack rial was ordered to be printed in the group will kill women in a soccer sta- ISIS. If the United States does not be- RECORD, as follows: dium for sport and we think we are safe come involved, then people such as [From the Atlantic, June 25, 2014] if we ignore them, we are making the Bashar al-Assad, people such as the OBAMA’S DISASTROUS IRAQ POLICY: AN mistake for the ages. Iranians will fill that vacuum. It is AUTOPSY These people, the ISIS, represent a time for us to act. (By Peter Beinart) depraved form of humanity in the cat- What do I mean by that? Yes, the Iraq War was a disaster of historic egory of the Nazis. And what are we First of all, why don’t we send Ryan proportions. Yes, seeing its architects return doing about it? Crocker and David Petraeus back to to prime time to smugly slam President I am tired of ceding city after city, Baghdad. They are the smartest people Obama while taking no responsibility for country after country to radical Islam. I have ever known, and everybody their own, far greater, failures is infuriating. Now is the time to fight back—fight agrees with that: Send them back to But sooner or later, honest liberals will back as if it meant fighting for your have to admit that Obama’s Iraq policy has Baghdad and sit down with Maliki. been a disaster. Since the president took of- home and your family, because it Also, send some military planning does—fight back over there so we don’t fice, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki teams that can assess the situation and has grown ever more tyrannical and ever have to fight them here. And they are address the needs of the Iraqi military, more sectarian, driving his country’s Sunnis coming here. If you don’t believe me, those that can still function effec- toward revolt. Since Obama took office, Iraq ask them. tively. Go ahead and orchestrate the watchers—including those within his own ad- The best way to keep them from air strikes, and understand that the ministration—have warned that unless the coming here is to align ourselves with problem in Syria is going to have to be United States pushed hard for inclusive gov- people over there who do not want ernment, the country would slide back into addressed as well. So there are con- civil war. Yet the White House has been so their agenda for their family and are crete steps that every military leader I willing to fight along our side. Right eager to put Iraq in America’s rearview mir- know advocates as a way of turning now, who feels comfortable fighting ror that, publicly at least, it has given this around. Maliki an almost-free pass. Until now, when with America? Right now, our enemies There is no good option. Because of it may be too late. are emboldened, our friends are afraid. the situation we are in, there is no Obama inherited an Iraq where better secu- Now is the time to turn this around, good option. But the worst option is rity had created an opportunity for better Mr. President. You are waiting and what the administration is doing government. The Bush administration’s waiting and thinking and thinking, and troop ‘‘surge’’ did not solve the country’s un- today, which is nothing, except sending they are on the march. I know this is derlying divisions. But by retaking Sunni a few advisers over to give some assess- complicated, but the one thing that is areas from insurgents, it gave Iraq’s politi- not complicated is that the terrorist ment of the situation. cians the chance to forge a government in- No one wants to get back into any organization you said could not have clusive enough to keep the country together. conflict. No American wants to do The problem was that Maliki wasn’t inter- safe haven has the largest safe haven in that. I am the last one who wants to do ested in such a government. Rather than in- the history of the world. They are rich- that. But we have to understand what tegrate the Sunni Awakening fighters who er than they have ever been, they are our Director of National Intelligence had helped subdue al-Qaeda into Iraq’s army, more powerful than they have ever Maliki arrested them. In the run-up to his has told us, what our Secretary of been, and you are doing nothing about 2010 reelection bid, Maliki’s Electoral Com- it. You need to do something about it Homeland Security has told us, what mission disqualified more than 500, mostly before it is too late, and we stand ready our common sense and eyes will tell us: Sunni, candidates on charges that they had to help you. If you have a terrorist organization ties to Saddam Hussein’s Baath Party. For the Obama administration, however, Mr. MCCAIN. I wish to emphasize that has hundreds of millions of dol- lars, that has control of an area the tangling with Maliki meant investing time with my colleague from South Caro- and energy in Iraq, a country it desperately lina, continuously we hear from the size of the State of Indiana where they are consolidating power and they have wanted to pivot away from. A few months President of the United States that before the 2010 elections, according to Dexter those of us who are in strong disagree- promised they will attack us—the Filkins in The New Yorker, ‘‘American dip- ment with his strategy—well, there is United States can’t afford another 9/11. lomats in Iraq sent a rare dissenting cable to none. The fact is there is no strategy. We can’t afford to see these jihadists Washington, complaining that the U.S., with We keep being accused of wanting to pouring out of Syria and Iraq into Eu- its combination of support and indifference, send ‘‘thousands of troops’’ on the rope and into the United States of was encouraging Maliki’s authoritarian ten- ground in Syria or in Iraq. That is pat- America, because these extremists dencies.’’ have flowed in from all of these coun- When Iraqis went to the polls in March ently false. I know of no one who 2010, they gave a narrow plurality to the shares our concern who wants to send tries. Iraqiya List, an alliance of parties that en- ground combat troops into Iraq. So I The President of the United States joyed significant Sunni support but was led wish the President of the United States can make the American people aware by Ayad Allawi, a secular Shiite. Under pres- would stop saying that. of this threat, and that we have to take sure from Maliki, however, an Iraqi judge al- Second of all, what we do want is we action, without sending ground combat lowed the prime minister’s Dawa Party— want some people who can be forward troops into the conflict. And I am con- which had finished a close second—to form a air controllers, some of our special fident—because the memory of 9/11 has government instead. According to Emma forces people, to direct these air not faded in the memory of the people Sky, chief political adviser to General Ray- of this country. We remember that mond Odierno, who commanded U.S. forces strikes against what is movement of in Iraq, American officials knew this vio- these hundreds of vehicles in convoy tragedy graphically. All of us remem- lated Iraq’s constitution. But they never across open desert. It can be done. ber where we were that day. But this is publicly challenged Maliki’s power grab, The next thing I wish to emphasize is a clear and present danger, and it is which was backed by Iran, perhaps because how dangerous it is becoming, particu- long time overdue for the United they believed his claim that Iraq’s Shiites

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Thirteen of interpreted as an invitation for Iraqis to escence ‘‘sent to Iraq’s people and politicians his bodyguards were arrested and tortured. push Maliki aside, Obama declared, ‘‘that alike,’’ wrote the Brookings Institution’s Hashimi fled the country and, while in exile, whether he is prime minister or any other Kenneth Pollack, ‘‘was that the United was sentenced to death. leader aspires to lead the country, that it States under the new Obama administration ‘‘Over the next 18 months,’’ writes Pollack, has to be an agenda in which Sunni, Shia and was no longer going to enforce the rules of ‘‘many Sunni leaders were arrested or driven Kurd all feel that they have the opportunity the democratic road . . . [This] undermined from politics, including some of the most to advance their interest through the polit- the reform of Iraqi politics and resurrected non-sectarian, non-violent, practical and ical process.’’ Obama also noted that, ‘‘The the specter of the failed state and the civil technocratic.’’ Enraged by Maliki’s behavior, government in Baghdad has not sufficiently war.’’ According to Filkins, one American and emboldened by the prospect of a Sunni reached out to some of the [Sunni] tribes and diplomat in Iraq resigned in disgust. takeover in neighboring Syria, Iraqi Sunnis been able to bring them into a process that, By that fall, to its credit, the U.S. had began reconnecting with their old jihadist you know, gives them a sense of being part helped craft an agreement in which Maliki allies. Yet, in public at least, the Obama ad- of—of a unity government or a single nation- remained prime minister but Iraqiya con- ministration still acted as if all was well. state.’’ trolled key ministries. Yet as Ned Parker, In March 2013, Maliki sent troops to arrest That’s certainly true. The problem is that the Reuters bureau chief in Baghdad, later Rafi Issawi, Iraq’s former finance minister it took Obama five years to publicly say so— detailed, ‘‘Washington quickly disengaged and a well-regarded Sunni moderate who had or do anything about it—despite pleas from from actually ensuring that the provisions of criticized the prime minister’s growing numerous Iraq experts, some close to his own the deal were implemented.’’ In his book, authoritarianism. In a Los Angeles Times administration. This inaction was abetted by The Dispensable Nation, Vali Nasr, who op-ed later that month, Iraq expert Henri American journalists. Many of us proved worked at the State Department at the time, Barkey called the move ‘‘another nail in the strikingly indifferent to a country about notes that the ‘‘fragile power-sharing ar- coffin for a unified Iraq.’’ Iraq, he warned, which we once claimed to care deeply. rangement . . . required close American ‘‘is on its way to dissolution, and the United In recent days, many liberals have rushed management. But the Obama administration States is doing nothing to stop it’’ because to Obama’s defense simply because they are had no time or energy for that. Instead it ‘‘Washington seems petrified about crossing so galled to hear people like Dick Cheney anxiously eyed the exits, with its one Maliki.’’ and Bill Kristol lecturing anyone on Iraq. That fall, Maliki prepared to visit the thought to get out. It stopped protecting the That’s a mistake. While far less egregious White House again. Three days before he ar- political process just when talk of American than George W. Bush’s errors, Obama’s have rived, Emma Sky, the former adviser to Gen- withdrawal turned the heat back up under been egregious enough. By ignoring Iraq, and eral Odierno, co-authored a New York Times the long-simmering power struggle that pit- refusing to defend democratic principles op-ed entitled ‘‘Maliki’s Democratic Farce,’’ ted the Shias, Sunnis, and Kurds against one there, he has helped spawn the disaster we in which she argued that, ‘‘Too often, Mr. another.’’ see today. It’s time people who aren’t Repub- Maliki has misinterpreted American backing Under an agreement signed by George W. lican operatives began saying so. Bush, the U.S. was to withdraw forces from for his government as a carte blanche for un- Iraq by the end of 2011. American military compromising behavior.’’ The day before [From the Los Angeles Times, June 23, 2014] officials, fearful that Iraq might unravel Maliki arrived, six senators—including TO CONTAIN ISIS, THINK IRAQ—BUT ALSO without U.S. supervision, wanted to keep Democrats Carl Levin and Robert Menen- THINK SYRIA 20,000 to 25,000 troops in the country after dez—sent the White House a letter warning that. Obama now claims that maintaining that, ‘‘by too often pursuing a sectarian and (By Dennis Ross) any residual force was impossible because authoritarian agenda, Prime Minister Maliki The conflict in Iraq will not be settled any Iraq’s parliament would not give U.S. sol- and his allies are disenfranchising Sunni time soon. Although the Islamic State of diers immunity from prosecution. Given how Iraqis . . . This failure of governance is driv- Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, and its Sunni allies unpopular America’s military presence was ing many Sunni Iraqis into the arms of Al- may not be about to march on Baghdad, they among ordinary Iraqis, that may well be Qaeda.’’ are continuing to expand their control over true. But we can’t fully know because Still, in his public remarks, Obama didn’t much of northern and western Iraq. The Obama—eager to tout a full withdrawal from even hint that Maliki was doing anything military and diplomatic steps that President Iraq in his reelection campaign—didn’t push wrong. After meeting his Iraqi counterpart Obama has ordered reflect the U.S. need to hard to keep troops in the country. As a on November 1, Obama told the press that, prevent ISIS from embedding itself in more former senior White House official told Peter ‘‘we appreciate Prime Minister Maliki’s com- of Iraq. Whether they will work, however, is Baker of The New York Times, ‘‘We really mitment to . . . ensuring a strong, pros- another matter. didn’t want to be there and [Maliki] really perous, inclusive, and democratic Iraq,’’ and Iraq is a mess today. The president is right didn’t want us there . . . [Y]ou had a presi- declared ‘‘that we were encouraged by the to expect the Iraqi government to take the dent who was going to be running for re-elec- work that Prime Minister Maliki has done in lead in its own defense He is right to insist tion, and getting out of Iraq was going to be the past to ensure that all people inside of that Iraq’s government must become more a big statement.’’ Iraq—Sunni, Shia, and Kurd—feel that they inclusive and less sectarian. And he is right In recent days, Republicans have slammed have a voice in their government.’’ A former to be wary of getting sucked into a sectarian Obama for withdrawing U.S. troops from senior administration official told me that, conflict in which we take sides. Iraq. But the real problem with America’s privately, the administration pushed Maliki The same calculus has guided the United military withdrawal was that it exacerbated hard to be more inclusive. If so, it did not States in Syria. There, our fears of the costs a diplomatic withdrawal that had been un- work. In late December, less than two of action—even limited military support for derway since Obama took office. months after Maliki’s White House visit, the opposition—led us to ignore the costs of The decline of U.S. leverage in Iraq simply Iraqi troops arrested yet another prominent inaction. We hoped that sanctions, a polit- reinforced the attitude Obama had held since Sunni critic, Ahmed al-Alwani, chairman of ical process and humanitarian assistance 2009: Let Maliki do whatever he wants so the Iraqi parliament’s economics committee, would make it possible to affect the reality long as he keeps Iraq off the front page. killing five of Alwani’s guards in the process. in Syria. It did not. Those who argued that On December 12, 2011, just days before the By this January, jihadist rebels from the the price would go up in human and strategic final U.S. troops departed Iraq, Maliki vis- Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS, or terms—and that we needed to affect the bal- ited the White House. According to Nasr, he ISIL) had taken control of much of largely ance of power within the opposition and be- told Obama that Vice President Tariq al- Sunni Anbar province. Vice President tween it and the regime of President Bashar Hashimi, an Iraqiya leader and the highest- Biden—the administration’s point man on Assad—were right. ranking Sunni in his government, supported Iraq—was now talking to Maliki frequently. Today, the costs in terms of spillover in terrorism. Maliki, argues Nasr, was testing But according to White House summaries of the region and the consequences of radical Obama, probing to see how the U.S. would Biden’s calls, he still spent more time prais- Islamists, particularly ISIS, coming to domi- react if he began cleansing his government of ing the Iraqi leader than pressuring him. On nate the opposition are clear. Syria is a dis- Sunnis. Obama replied that it was a domes- January 8, the vice president ‘‘encouraged aster, there is no border between Syria and tic Iraqi affair. After the meeting, Nasr the Prime Minister to continue the Iraqi Iraq, and the re-emergence of a terrible sec- claims, Maliki told aides, ‘‘See! The Ameri- government’s outreach to local, tribal, and tarian conflict in Iraq is inextricably linked cans don’t care.’’ national leaders.’’ On January 18, ‘‘The two to Syria. There will be no effective or endur- In public remarks after the meeting, leaders agreed on the importance of the Iraqi ing answer to the ISIS threat in Iraq without Obama praised Maliki for leading ‘‘Iraq’s government’s continued outreach to local also taking steps in Syria to deny it a sanc- most inclusive government yet.’’ Iraq’s Dep- and tribal leaders in Anbar province.’’ On tuary and a recruiting base. uty Prime Minister, Saleh al-Mutlaq, an- January 26, ‘‘The Vice President commended If nothing else, this should tell us that our other Sunni, told CNN he was ‘‘shocked’’ by the Government of Iraq’s commitment to in- response to the current crisis in Iraq must be the president’s comments. ‘‘There will be a tegrate tribal forces fighting AQI/ISIL into guided by a broader strategy toward the re- day,’’ he predicted, ‘‘whereby the Americans Iraqi security forces.’’ (The emphases are gion, one that has clear objectives in Iraq will realize that they were deceived by al- mine.) For his part, Obama has not spoken and Syria and takes into account that resist- Maliki . . . and they will regret that.’’ to Maliki since their meeting last November. ing ISIS cannot make it appear that we are

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The latter ity of this Senate came together to Senators HAGAN and HELLER. two—armed, trained and funded by the Ira- pass the Workforce Innovation and Op- Another challenge we face is ensur- nians—were responsible for killing hundreds portunity Act. ing employers can quickly recognize of American soldiers in Iraq. We should be First, I congratulate Senators MUR- whether a worker has the skills they talking to Iraq’s neighbors, including Iran, RAY, ISAKSON, HARKIN, and ALEXANDER need. So Senator HAGAN’s bill helped about what we and they can do to help sta- who led so capably on this bill. Sen- solve this by ensuring we prioritize bilize Iraq and defeat ISIS. ators MURRAY, a Democrat of Wash- programs that invest in training that But Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jor- ington, and ISAKSON, a Republican of delivers portable national and indus- dan will not be responsive if they think try-recognized credentials. This en- fighting ISIS means the U.S. is prepared to Georgia, spent years working through the details, policy, and language, and courages job training programs to leave the Sunnis vulnerable to Iran and its match the skills of workers with the Shiite-backed militias. If Iran wants sta- months making sure that they got this bility in Iraq and not an ongoing sectarian bill to a point where the Senate and needs of local employers, training indi- war on its border, it will need to accept that the House in a bipartisan, bicameral viduals for the jobs currently available although the Shiites will hold many of the way could adopt legislation. in their communities right now. levers of power, they must also be prepared What is this about? It is about some- A third bill that contributed impor- to share them. thing simple, important, and powerful: tantly to this bill that was enacted In Iraq, if the U.S. is to help blunt ISIS, here yesterday, adopted by the Senate the central government must give Sunnis investing in America’s workforce so we can compete with anyone around the yesterday, was the Community College and Kurds a sense of inclusion and a stake in to Career Fund Act, sponsored by Sen- working with Baghdad and the military. world in the 21st century. ator FRANKEN and Senator BEGICH. Prime Minister Nouri Maliki’s conspira- This is an area I have focused on a torial, authoritarian approach has made that lot here in the Senate which I believe Senator FRANKEN came to the floor impossible. We should make any coordinated is critical to our Nation, our competi- yesterday and gave another passionate, military action with the Iraqi government tiveness, to strengthening our middle important floor speech in support of contingent on Maliki actually taking such class, and to growing good jobs. these ideas. It is something that as I steps, including appointing a government of In manufacturing, it is a core chal- presided—and I have been with Senator national unity, empowering a Sunni defense lenge for us to ensure that our workers FRANKEN in caucus and have heard him minister and permitting the Kurds to export speak many times. It is about equip- their oil. Absent that, we may still choose to have the training employers are look- ing for, and that our manufacturing ping workers with the skills they need target ISIS forces if there is a need, but by investing in partnerships between without regard to what the Iraqi government companies are globally competitive. our community colleges and our em- may seek. Manufacturing is important to Amer- ployers. Senator FRANKEN, Senator As for Syria, though we must deny ISIS ica, to our future, to our middle class, BEGICH, myself and others have seen sanctuary there, the U.S. cannot partner to our communities, and to our fami- this work in our home communities. with the Assad regime. The simple fact is lies because it pays well, it drives inno- that so long as Assad remains in power, he We have seen community colleges vation, it contributes greatly to other will be a magnet for every jihadi worldwide learn from manufacturers what today sectors in our economy and in commu- to join the holy war against him. No country are the actual relevant modern manu- nities. in the region is immune from the fallout of facturing skills they need and then de- That is why a few months ago I the conflict in Syria, and we all face the dan- liver customized training courses that ger of those who go to fight in Syria return- launched the Manufacturing Jobs for make a difference in the skills, in the ing to their home countries to foment vio- America initiative that has brought to- lives, in the college affordability and lence. gether dozens of Senators. We initially access of those who seek to join today’s Though President Obama has spoken about pulled together Democrats from across ramping up our support for the opposition in manufacturing workforce. Syria, we are late to that effort. It is time my caucus to introduce 34 bills, some The fourth bill, the On-the-Job for the United States to assume the responsi- of the best and broadest ideas we could Training Act, cosponsored by Senators bility of quarterbacking the entire assist- bring to the table about how to accel- SHAHEEN and COCHRAN, contributes to ance effort to ensure that more meaningful erate America’s recovery of employ- the idea that we need to invest in on- aid—lethal, training, intelligence, money ment and steady growth in manufac- the-job training. Because of Senator and humanitarian—not only gets to those turing. Roughly half of these bills are who are fighting both ISIS and the Assad re- SHAHEEN’s leadership on this bill, we bipartisan. will now make new and important in- gime but is fully coordinated and com- Part of the goal of this Manufac- plementary. vestments so workers can learn what The broader point is that Washington’s ac- turing Jobs for America initiative was they need to do in the job that needs to tions toward ISIS now must be taken with to put good ideas out on the floor and be filled, rather than in an academic both Iraq and Syria in mind and be guided by get them in the mix as we debate setting and then search the skills that a strategy geared toward weakening those things going forward. So I wish to take may match the skills they learn. On- forces that threaten the U.S. and its regional a moment today and celebrate that the the-job training in this bill sponsored friends. The more we take this approach and ideas of many of our partners in this by SHAHEEN and COCHRAN is an impor- highlight the costs to Iran of its current pos- campaign, ideas drawn from many of tant contribution to modernizing ture, the more the Iranians may see that the bills that are part of this initiative, their interests could be served by a political America’s workplace skills. outcome of greater balance in Syria and ended up being important parts of the The last, the SECTORS Act, cospon- Iraq. There will be risks to acting, but by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity sored by Senators BROWN and COLLINS, now we have seen the costs of inaction, and Act that was passed this week. is a provision that helps meet the fun- they are only likely to grow over time. Let me briefly touch on the five most damental challenge of connecting our Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I appre- important who contributed ideas that schools with our businesses by requir- ciate my dear friend Senator COONS’ were embedded in this bill that passed. ing State and local workforce invest- patience. First, the Adult Education and Eco- ment boards to establish sector-based At this time I yield the floor. nomic Growth Act which was spon- partnerships. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sored by Senators REED and BROWN. In With all of these bills there is an im- ator from Delaware. our rapidly changing economy, ensur- portant and common theme. In the 21st f ing we can train Americans of all ages century, rapid economic change is a for all jobs is critical. Senator REED’s given. In order to compete, in order to WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND bill takes an important step in that di- grow our economy and grow employ- OPPORTUNITY ACT rection by investing in adult edu- ment, in order to be productive and to Mr. COONS. Madam President, some- cation, expanding access to technology have a successful and growing work- thing important, something unusual, and digital literacy skills and improv- force, we need to be able to adapt as

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One of them ment that in a bipartisan way we are placement assessment, job search travels more than 2 hours by bus, one willing to invest in America’s workers, workshops, resume preparation, and way, to attend class each day. I am the jobs of today and the jobs of tomor- myriad other services from July 2012 to confident these men and women will row. This is just one of many encour- June 2013. Nearly 16,000 job seekers continue to hone their skills and en- aging moments here in the Senate that completed job training programs, with hance their employment prospects. sometimes go without note or com- several thousand receiving nationally Our Nation’s at-risk youth present mentary in our communities at home, recognized certificates and credentials. special challenges we must overcome. but I thought it was important to bring Through an aggressive outreach proc- to the floor today this range of five dif- ess, the Workforce Investment Net- Aaron Sierak, a resident of Aberdeen, ferent bills, three of them bipartisan, work for Maryland engaged more than MD, dropped out of high school during all of them strong, whose ideas were 7,700 businesses and was able to match his junior year. After he became dis- part of the package adopted on the nearly 44,000 jobs seekers with employ- couraged about his future and ex- floor yesterday and that I am confident ers. pressed a desire to change, he learned will be adopted by the House and In Maryland, our local workforce in- about the Reconnecting Youth dropout signed into law by our President. This vestment boards know how to respond recovery program run by the Harford Senate can, will, should continue to to the needs of the local community. County Public Schools in partnership make bipartisan progress in investing The field of cyber security is projected with the Susquehanna Workforce Net- in American manufacturing. to grow by 41 percent over the next 8 work. The Susquehanna Workforce I thank the Chair. years, and jobs in this expanding field Network helped Aaron obtain his GED, Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I pay a median hourly wage of $38 per enroll in Harford Community College, strongly support the bicameral, bipar- hour. Maryland is a hotbed of activity and obtain a Pell grant to help cover tisan Workforce Innovation and Oppor- in the cyber security field since it is the cost of his first year of tuition. tunity Act, WIOA. This long over-due home to the U.S. Cyber Command, the Aaron now plans to obtain an associ- reauthorization will help Americans to National Security Agency, the Defense ate’s degree and registered nursing cer- develop the skills necessary to partici- Information Systems Agency, the Navy tification so he can find work in a pate in today’s global economy. I Fleet Cyber Command, and hundreds of high-demand—and rewarding—occupa- would be remiss if I did not commend Federal contractors and private tech- tion. the leaders of the Senate Health, Edu- nology companies. In an effort to ad- The Workplace Innovation and Op- cation, Labor and Pensions Com- dress the lack skilled cyber security portunity Act improves upon the exist- mittee—especially Senators HARKIN, workers and increase the number of ing youth services that helped put ALEXANDER, MURRAY, and ISAKSON—for qualified workers in the pipeline, a Aaron back on a path to economic mo- their hard work on crafting this impor- three-way partnership—the Pathways bility and a middle-class livelihood. tant jobs bill which will benefit job to Cybersecurity Careers Consortium— WIOA places a priority on out-of-school seekers and their families, employers, was created to bring together the ef- youth by requiring that 75 percent of and the economy. Their House counter- forts of six workforce development youth services funding at the State and parts—Representatives JOHN KLINE, agencies, three community colleges, local level be targeted to career path- GEORGE MILLER, VIRGINIA FOXX, and and the local business community. The ways for youth, dropout recovery ef- RUBE´ N HINOJOSA of the House Com- partnership, led by Anne Arundel forts, and education and training pro- mittee on Education and the Work- Workforce Development Corporation, grams that lead to the attainment of a force—also deserve our praise and was awarded a $4.9 million community- high school diploma and a recognized thanks. based job training grant to create the postsecondary credential. Congress passed the Workforce In- Pathways to Cyber Security Program. The Workplace Innovation and Op- vestment Act, WIA, in 1998. It expired The grant was intended to assist 1,000 portunity Act is bipartisan, bicameral in 2003, but Congress has relied on an- new, dislocated, underemployed, re- legislation that will improve our work- nual appropriations bills to extend cently separated veterans, and incum- force development system and help put WIA’s authorization 1 year at a time. bent workers in obtaining cyber secu- Americans back to work, preparing These appropriations bills often have rity certifications identified as critical workers for the 21st-century workforce made modest policy changes. Some of industry shortages by regional busi- and helping businesses find the skilled the policy changes have been retained nesses and government agencies. I am employees they need to compete and in subsequent years but continuity proud to report that nearly 1,150 work- create even more domestic jobs. WIOA isn’t guaranteed. This patchwork ap- ers have received training in the pro- creates a streamlined workforce devel- proach to improving our workforce gram, 755 program participants have opment system by eliminating 15 exist- education and development system is received cyber security certifications, ing duplicative programs. It applies a far from ideal, especially as the labor and 721 program graduates have been single set of outcome metrics to every market changes rapidly in response to hired by an employer or improved their Federal workforce program under the the global economy. skills with an existing employer. Some As our Nation continues the long, ar- of the graduates of the cyber security act. It creates smaller, nimbler, and duous climb out of the worst recession programs have begun to work with a more strategic State and local work- since the Great Depression, effective number of Federal agencies in my force development boards. It integrates education and workforce development home State. intake, case management, and report- opportunities are vital to sustaining a As I have traveled across Maryland, I ing systems and strengthens program building and sustaining a vibrant mid- have seen firsthand the positive effect evaluations. And it eliminates the ‘‘se- dle class. The Workforce Innovation of effective programs in action. This quence of services.’’ Finally, WIOA em- and Opportunity Act will allow local past March, I had the opportunity to powers local boards to tailor services workforce investment boards to create visit students at Chesapeake College’s to their region’s employment and a system which prepares workers for Continuing Education & Workforce workforce needs with on-the-job, in- the 21st-century labor market and Training Culinary Arts Program. The cumbent worker, and customized train- helps employers find the skilled labor students in the culinary arts program ing and pay-for-performance contracts. needed to compete and create good jobs learn the principles of food prepara- According to the Georgetown Univer- here in the United States. tion, obtain a nationally recognized sity Center on Education and the Let me provide a report on the work- safe food handling certificate, and fin- Workforce, by 2022 the supply of United force development progress we have ish the program ready to enter the States workers with postsecondary

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Mr. President, last Fri- confront modern voting rights chal- growth and harm our international day was Juneteenth, which marks four lenges. competitiveness. It also represents a of the most important days in our Na- As a country we have come a long huge lost opportunity for millions of tion’s long and continuing march to- way since 1965, but we are not where we hard-working Americans and their ward racial justice and civil rights in need to be yet. As much as we don’t families. To maintain our position as this country. want to admit it or confront it, racial the world’s economic leader, we need to First, on June 19, 1862, President discrimination in voting is not a relic educate and train our workers to fill Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation of the past, but a tragic reality of the skilled jobs of the knowledge-based Proclamation abolished slavery in all today. Just yesterday the Senate Judi- economy. And the workforce develop- U.S. territories. Then 3 years later, a ciary Committee held a hearing on ment system needs to pivot from short- month after the end of our Civil War, what to do to address the loss of a key term crisis intervention to long-term Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, part of the Voting Rights Act that is human capital development. WIOA TX, to free the last of our Nation’s known as preclearance. does that, and the substitute amend- slaves. Nearly a century later on June In 2013 the Supreme Court struck ment the Senate has passed dem- 19, 1963, with Jim Crow laws still a down the heart of the Voting Rights onstrates that here in Congress, we can stain on the moral fabric of our coun- Act, a bill that each and every Senate come together to work on legislation try, President John F. Kennedy sent Republican voted for in 2006. Let me be that will boost the economic recovery his Civil Rights Act of 1963 to Congress. clear about that. Again, in 2006 this and help all Americans. And the following year, as the Nation body unanimously reauthorized the f mourned JFK’s loss, President Johnson Voting Rights Act. Yet in 2013 the Su- WIOA shepherded the Civil Rights Act of 1964 preme Court struck down an essential to final passage. provision of that very act. Mr. SCOTT. Madam President, I am As we mark these days in our Na- The Voting Rights Act and leader- pleased the Senate voted this week to tion’s history, from the end of our ship to address the challenges of civil improve job training in the United darkest period to some of the most im- rights in this country have long been States. The Workforce Innovation and portant pieces of civil rights legisla- bipartisan in nature. My own family Opportunity Act, WIOA, is the result of tion passed, we know we still have far- and friends who are Republicans are a commitment in both parties and both ther to go. justifiably proud of their party’s lead- Chambers to modernize our workforce It is appropriate that we do so this ership role in addressing the darkest development system to ensure Amer- year especially, that we mark June 19 days and the biggest challenges in civil ican competitiveness. The last time a and these five moments across our Na- rights in the last century in this coun- Workforce Investment Act reauthoriza- tion’s history, because as a result of try. But today we are struggling in this tion was signed into law was in 1998, far body to find a single Republican co- too long ago, and the significant skills the Supreme Court’s decision last year, sponsor for this important and nec- gap we face as a Nation is evidence the Shelby County case, a key piece of essary bill. I ask my friends: Is this be- that our fragmented system simply is President Johnson’s Voting Rights Act cause there is nothing that remains to not working. of 1965 stands in bad need of repair and Despite the billions of taxpayer dol- revision; and, in fact, the Voting be done? Is that 2006 act, unanimously lars we invest annually on Federal job Rights Act itself is at risk of becoming passed by this body, so obsolete that training programs, there are 4.5 million a dead letter in the future of voting in there is no legislative response nec- unfilled jobs and a staggering 10 mil- our country. essary to Shelby? lion unemployed Americans. We need Two years ago I had the opportunity I think a response is necessary. A to bridge this gap, and WIOA helps get to join many of my colleagues in the month after the Supreme Court’s deci- us there by reducing bureaucracy and House and the Senate, Republicans and sion, North Carolina passed a restric- providing American workers with a Democrats, in returning to Selma to tive, a deeply restrictive, voting law more flexible and effective workforce the site of Bloody Sunday, to the that in addition to a strict photo ID re- training system. Over the past year, I march across the Edmund Pettus quirement reduces early voting and have heard from businesses, elected Bridge. Many Members of Congress got forbids local jurisdictions flexibility in State and local leaders, and families a chance to hear again from Congress- setting hours for early voting, among back home about the critical need for man LEWIS about the events of that other restrictions. After the Shelby reforms to our job training system, and day, that day that was etched into the County decision, in Pasadena, TX, that I am glad to have had the chance to consciousness of this country and mo- city’s voters adopted a plan to reduce work on this bill and be a part of this bilized millions to speak out to their the number of single-member districts process in the Senate. representatives and Senators and move from eight to six, adding two at-large This legislation incorporates many this Congress finally to enact legisla- representatives, a change nearly cer- reforms contained in the SKILLS Act, tion that would unlock the key to the tain to reduce Latino representation which I introduced in the Senate ear- ballot box across the country. on their city council. Hours after the lier this year, including the elimi- I was so proud earlier this year to decision, the State of Texas announced nation of 15 programs identified as du- join with Chairman LEAHY of the Sen- plans to implement its photo ID law plicative or ineffective and countless ate Judiciary Committee and with Sen- that had long been blocked under sec- Federal mandates on States and local ator DICK DURBIN, Congressman LEWIS, tion 5 of the Voting Rights Act. Again boards. In addition, WIOA establishes icon of the Civil Rights movement, and again, shortly following the Shelby common performance metrics and re- Congressman JOHN CONYERS, and Re- County decision, jurisdictions moved quires independent evaluations every 4 publican Congressman JIM SENSEN- to implement discriminatory voting years of all workforce programs to en- BRENNER, to introduce a bill that would changes that had previously been sure effectiveness and accountability restore the core protections made pos- blocked under section 5. Something to taxpayers. By reducing bureaucracy sible in the original Voting Rights Act. needs to be done. I would suggest to my and enhancing flexibility, WIOA elimi- The bill we introduced doesn’t look colleagues, if you don’t like this pro- nates delays that hinder job seekers at discrimination through the lens of posal, please come forward with some- from immediately accessing job train- the past. It focuses on modern-day vio- thing you can support, with something ing services and reentering the work- lations, not the things that happened that looks forward, not back; that has force. 50 years ago. It takes up the challenge a formula that protects voting as the

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Boko Haram is a photo that I took at a naturaliza- better way to honor their legacy than in Nigeria, which has recently kid- tion ceremony held for Active Duty to come together and strengthen the napped hundreds of girls and burned servicemembers in Fort Carson, CO. rights they fought so hard to secure for down churches and schools is just one The 13 soldiers and spouses who became every American? example. Yet as the countries bor- U.S. citizens on that day represented 11 Voting is fundamental, and ensuring dering that troubled area of Nigeria try different countries of origin even that every American has the right to to coordinate a response to ensure that though they are wearing our uniform. vote is at the core of what makes our conflict doesn’t spill over borders, we They came from all over the world: democracy vibrant. lack confirmed ambassadors in the ad- Colombia, Haiti, Malaysia, Mexico, I urge my colleagues on both sides of jacent nations of Niger and Cameroon. Nicaragua, China, the Philippines, the aisle to come together and to find In Namibia, where we also don’t have South Korea, Togo, Ukraine, and the a way forward for us to put voting a confirmed ambassador, the United United Kingdom. They all came for rights first and to restore the impor- States is dedicating $50 million to com- this pursuit of the American dream, tant legacy of June 19 from across so bat HIV and Aids. We need an ambas- and they all came to serve this coun- many incidents in so many years and sador to oversee those funds and make try. They are going to be the people to move us forward on a positive path. sure they are appropriately used. who help us determine our future. Thank you. I will briefly review some of the num- The same is true with the refugees Mr. President, could I ask my col- bers and facts. Our nominees to the fleeing persecution from around the league’s indulgence for one last 2- countries of Namibia, Cameroon, and world. The parents seeking opportunity minute speech? Niger have waited for a vote for 330 for their children and those stepping Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I was forward to serve and sacrifice for our days—almost a year. Our nominee to to be recognized before, but I will be shared values have made this country Sierra Leone has waited 352 days, our glad to, but would like the 15 minutes the America we love. But our existing nominee to Mauritania has waited 289 or so I was allowed to have even immigration policies do not reflect this days, and our nominee to Gabon has though it may back up after me. history or the values that shaped it. In- waited 287 days. So, Mr. President, I would ask unani- stead, it is a mess of unintended con- In the long absence of ambassadors, mous consent that Senator COONS be sequences that hurts our businesses, professional career Foreign Service of- allowed an additional 2 minutes and I rips families apart, and keeps us at a ficers, capable and competent Deputy be allowed 15 minutes thereafter. competitive disadvantage with the rest Chiefs of Mission assume this role on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there of the world. objection? an interim basis. I am deeply con- Tomorrow marks 365 days—1 year— Mr. COONS. I object, and suggest the cerned that with the August turnover since the Senate acted to fix these absence of a quorum. for Foreign Service officers quickly ap- problems and passed bipartisan immi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ob- proaching, many of our embassies will gration reform. Yet here we are still jection is heard. also be left without a DCM at the helm. waiting for the House of Representa- The clerk will call the roll. This is inexcusable. It hurts our tives to do the same. The House’s inac- The assistant legislative clerk pro- economy, our national security, and tion is costing our Nation. It has cost ceeded to call the roll. our leadership to leave these posts un- us, among other things, $13.4 billion in Mr. COONS. Mr. President, I ask filled and the ambassadorial nominees lost revenue in this last year alone. unanimous consent that order for the unconfirmed for so long. With each additional day that passes, quorum call be rescinded. I have great hope for Africa’s future. we lose another $37 million of revenue. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. MAR- Across the continent there are emerg- What is most frustrating about this KEY). Without objection, it is so or- ing democracies, growing economies, to me is that we agree—on both sides dered. and although there are some security of the aisle—that our current immigra- f challenges, I am optimistic we can tion system is broken. We agree that meet them in partnership with Africa’s AMBASSADORIAL NOMINATIONS our immigration system is critical for leaders. our economy and for our country. Mr. COONS. Mr. President, when we When we fail to send career public In June of last year we passed a bill send American Ambassadors to nearly servants to serve as our ambassadors, in this Chamber with strong bipartisan every country around the world, we are we send the message that we are not support. It won the support of a broad able to strengthen democracy and pro- serious about these challenges and are coalition of Republicans and Demo- tect our national security. Ambas- not willing to invest in these partner- crats. It also has the support of count- sadors are voices for American values ships. less organizations, from migrant work- and the interests we share with other I urge my colleagues to work to- ers to farmers and ranchers, from law nations. Simply put, they are critical gether across the aisle to devote our- enforcement agencies to the faith com- to promoting our foreign policy, our selves to getting our ambassadorial munity, Latino leaders across this economic and security interests, and nominees to Africa confirmed. This country, and the Chamber of Com- our leadership in the world. Yet when— transcends partisanship, and it is a merce to labor unions. because of partisan politics and grid- task we should turn to promptly. Often I tell those who despair about lock at home—we fail to confirm am- I thank the Presiding Officer and I the lack of leadership in Congress that bassadors, we send a dangerous mes- yield the floor. there is a model we can learn from, and sage about our lack of interest in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- it is the bipartisan work that was done world and our lack of interest to diplo- ator from Colorado. on this bill. I cannot say enough about macy. Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I wish the Republican Members of the Gang of I have the privilege of chairing the to thank the Senator from Alabama for 8 who negotiated a bill over seven or African Affairs Subcommittee of the allowing me to go ahead of him in cue. eight months, knowing what the base Senate Foreign Relations Committee. f of their party might say about the fact Through my work as chair, as well as that they were in that room but still time I spent earlier in my life in Afri- IMMIGRATION REFORM willing to do it because it was right to ca, I have seen up close both the in- Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, we say do for their country and it was right to credible opportunities in the continent that America is a nation of immi- do for their party—in that order. of Africa as well as the stark chal- grants, and, of course, that is true. In this job I have had the opportunity lenges. There is no other country in the world to meet with a diverse cross section of

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They voted to Mesa Winds Farm and Winery in West- We would provide stability for our name 20 post offices and an assortment ern Colorado who cannot get the sea- agricultural industry with a new of 20 other government buildings. They sonal workers he needs. He will tell streamlined program for agricultural have held five separate House com- you how hard he and his family have workers—one that is more usable for mittee hearings. They produced three had to work to fill these gaps, and how employers and protects our workers. different public reports and passed one every single day they have to keep Our borders would be more secure. resolution on the topic of Benghazi—a fighting to prevent their 36-acre farm There is one border security bill that topic that has never come up in most from closing. has passed the Congress, and that is of our town hall meetings. A legal, reliable, competent work- the bill passed by the Senate. It allows What I hear in Colorado over and force for our Nation’s farms and for new fencing, doubling the number over is we have to stop excuses, stop ranches is essential for Colorado’s $40 of border agents, and increased spend- posturing, and pass a bill—a good bi- billion agricultural industry, and it is ing on new technology. We would have partisan bill, and that is what the essential for our agricultural industry full situational awareness on the bor- House of Representatives ought to be across the country. Maybe that is the der in order to allow us to intercept doing now. Fixing our broken immigra- reason why both the United Farm threats rapidly and successfully. And tion system is long overdue, and I be- Workers union and the growers all with the mandatory employment veri- lieve that the bipartisan solution craft- across the United States of America fication system and more effective ed in our Senate bill will fix it just endorsed this bill. entry-exit system, we would prevent fine. It is time for the House to act. I have heard from Colorado’s high- future waves of illegal immigration. With that, I yield the floor, and I tech companies such as Full Contact, a A huge number of people who are thank my colleague, again, for his pa- tech startup in Boulder, CO, that ac- here entered the country legally; we tience and kindness in allowing me to quired a company overseas. They have just don’t know where they are. We go first. been unable to hire the talented engi- ought to have a system that tells us The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- neers they need to grow their busi- that. These are all changes that our ator from Alabama. nesses and add jobs. Nation urgently needs. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ap- I have also heard from Colorado’s In the time since the Senate passed preciate my colleague. I would note he dedicated teachers and administrators the bill, we heard a litany of reasons didn’t mention and wasn’t mentioned who work tirelessly to teach the next why it can’t pass the House. They say in the effort to pass the Gang of 8 bill, generation of entrepreneurs and the Senate bill doesn’t have support in which was dead on arrival in the innovators—teachers such as Mary the House. If Speaker BOEHNER put the House, the American worker. The num- Edwin from Colorado Springs. Mary, a bill on the floor tomorrow, it would bers just came out yesterday, a revi- graduate of Johns Hopkins with a mas- pass. They say the Senate bill is too sion of the economic numbers—our ter’s degree in education, will likely be long, too big, too comprehensive. I, for gross domestic product showed a de- forced to return home to Nigeria, leav- one, am willing to consider looking at cline in the first quarter of 2.9 percent, ing behind the children she works with this bill in smaller pieces as long as all a GDP decline of 2.9 percent, which is at Turman Elementary School, all on the problems with the system are ad- the largest we have seen since the re- account of our broken, outdated visa dressed. But the House has not pro- cession hit—those dramatic days. system. duced—never mind voted—on a single We are not creating jobs in this coun- This year on April 7, approximately 6 bill, much less a series of smaller bills. try. Wages are not going up. We do not months before the 2015 fiscal year even They say they want more border se- need to be surging the number of immi- begins, the government announced it curity, but what do they know about grants coming into the country. We had already reached its statutory cap the border that our Republican col- don’t need to be passing a law such as on H–1B petitions for H–1B visas. It has leagues from Arizona, JOHN MCCAIN the Gang of 8 bill that would double also reached its exemption for 20,000 and JEFF FLAKE, don’t know? What do the H–1B workers brought into Amer- advanced-degree holders. These are ex- they know about the border that Sen- ica, increase by 50 percent the annual actly the type of workers our State and ator FLAKE and Senator MCCAIN don’t flow, add another 500,000 so-called the national economy require. know? We have 21,000 border agents, backlog workers, in addition to legal- I will paint a picture of what our and we are putting another 21,000 on izing some 11 million-plus, at a time country would look like if the Senate’s the border if this bill were passed. We when Americans are having wages fall immigration bill were actually en- spend more money on the border than and jobs are very difficult to find. acted. First, millions of people who we do on all other Federal law enforce- For example, I would note that work- came to this country for a better life, ment combined, but they say there is force participation levels have fallen to including young people whose parents not enough border security—not that their lowest point since the 1970s. This brought them here as children, would they passed a border security bill. The is a dramatic decline in the number of have the opportunity to enter a tough only folks who have passed a border se- people working and the numbers con- but fair pathway to citizenship. With a curity bill are right here in the Senate. tinue to slide. Since 2009, we have had path in place, we would see higher We should ask them how many more a decline in median income for families wages, greater consumption of goods agents they need, and how many more in America of $2,300. and increased revenue. It would reduce billions of dollars we should spend. They suggest repeatedly that this our debt by nearly $1 trillion—even in If the House wants to secure the bor- legislation we have brought to the Washington that is real money—over 20 der first, which the Senate bill does, floor was focused primarily on melon years, and increase our economic let’s see their legislation. We are wait- harvesters, but that is not so. About 80 growth by roughly 5.4 percent over that ing. I, for one, would like to see them percent of the people who would be period of time. think about customs agents and trade given legal status and would be allowed Next, our bill would put in place an instead of adding more billions of dol- to come to America to work under the efficient and flexible visa system that lars at the border. guest worker program would not be on would enable us to compete in a chang- The most common excuse we have the farms. They would be taking jobs ing 21st century global economy. Tal- heard is that the House has not had in plants and factories all over Amer- ented entrepreneurs and innovators time to pass a bill. The House was only ica, reducing the need for businesses to from around the world would have the scheduled to work 9 days last Sep- increase wages for a change and try to opportunity to stay here in order to tember. Ultimately, they came back attract people into some of these more

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We are talking about a For the information of all Senators, further consideration of S. 91, the Child dramatic increase in the number of S. 202, introduced by Senator GRASSLEY Tax Credit Integrity Preservation Act workers at a time when the economy is and of which I am a cosponsor, amends of 2013; that the Senate proceed to the struggling, workers are hurting, wages the Illegal Immigration Reform and immediate consideration of the meas- are down, and unemployment is up. Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ure; I ask further that the bill be con- I just want to dispute that. I want to to make an E-Verify program perma- sidered read a third time and passed push back on it. That has been my nent. This is critical to protecting jobs and that the motion to reconsider be analysis from the beginning. and wages of American workers. It re- considered and laid upon the table with Oh, we need more high-tech workers, quires the government to at least run a no intervening action or debate. they say, and businesses say that too. cursory computer check to determine For the information of all Senators, But what do the numbers show? Pro- whether a person applied for a job is le- S. 91, introduced by Senator VITTER fessor Harold Salzman at Rutgers did a gally in this country. and which I cosponsored, would close a report that said we are actually grad- I renew my unanimous consent re- loophole in the law that permits illegal uating about 500,000 STEM graduates— quest. aliens to illegally and improperly re- science, technology, engineering, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there ceive cash tax credits from the Internal mathematics—about 500,000 graduate a objection to the request of the Senator Revenue Service, according to the year, but we only have jobs for fewer from Alabama? Treasury Department’s own inspector than half of them. Most STEM grad- The Senator from Illinois. general. The IRS sent illegal aliens $4.2 uates are not working in their fields. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, reserv- billion in additional child tax credit They haven’t been able to find the kind ing the right to object, a year ago payments in 2010. The cost has quad- of work for which they trained. One of today on the floor of the Senate we rupled in 5 years. In one instance, four the reasons is that a substantial num- passed the comprehensive immigration illegal aliens fraudulently claimed ben- ber of those jobs are taken by H–1B reform bill, and 68 Senators—14 Repub- efits for 20 children they claimed lived workers who are brought in not to im- licans and all of the Democrats—voted with them in the same trailer and re- migrate to America to create jobs, I for it. We sent it to the House of Rep- ceived from the IRS $29,000 in refunds. say to my colleagues; they come in on resentatives. Included in that bill was So I ask unanimous consent that this the H–1B visa, which is a limited period a requirement that all employers use a bill be passed. mandatory electronic employment ver- of time, they work at lower wages, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there ification system to verify that all their they return to their country. They are objection? not on a path to be permanent citizens. employees were legal. Job applicants Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, reserv- But it is a great asset to businesses were required to show identifying docu- ing the right to object, the cir- that don’t want to hire, perhaps—it ments, such as passport, driver’s li- cumstance is this: If a person is legally seems—people and put them on a ca- cense, biometric work authorization required to pay income taxes in Amer- reer path where they might be expected card, including a photo ID. Any em- ica, a person is legally entitled to some to get pay raises in the years to come. ployer who continued to employ un- deductions and credits. One of those So I will challenge even that fact. I documented immigrants faced serious credits which a person is entitled to is talked to a business person recently penalties. That would end the hiring of a child tax credit. If a person has a about a factory they have. The work undocumented workers, which the Sen- minor child, that person pays less in sounded pretty good to me. He wants to ator from Alabama has spoken to. E- taxes in America. bring in foreign workers to Alabama. Verify, though, has to be part of com- Well, we have unemployment in Ala- prehensive immigration reform; other- What the Senator from Alabama and bama. We have people on unemploy- wise, it would devastate the economy this bill try to do is restrict the avail- ment insurance. We have people on and hurt innocent workers. This was ability of this child tax credit to some welfare and food stamps and assistance included in the bill, and we said there workers in America. I think they have who need to be taking those jobs. would be no path to citizenship until gone too far. I want to make sure So the first responsibility of a con- we have established this as a nation- working families with small children gress, a senate, when they consider an wide standard to verify that workers have the helping hand of our Tax Code. immigration bill is what is in the in- truly were not undocumented. I want to stop any fraud in any pro- terests of the American people. I don’t That bill came to the floor a year gram in our Tax Code, but I don’t be- believe it is wrong to discuss that. We ago. The Senator from Alabama voted lieve this bill is a balanced approach to have to ask what is in our national in- against it. It passed. It went to the solving the problem, and I object. terests, the interests of our people, and House of Representatives. It has lan- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- this is not a time to be doubling the H– guished for 1 solid year. House Speaker tion is heard. 1B workers into America. It is just not. JOHN BOEHNER will not call that bill Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ap- And more and more scientific, peer-re- because he knows it will pass. We are preciate the comments of the Senator viewed, excellent studies are coming not going to take that bill apart piece from Illinois. I would have to say that out on that. by piece, as the Senator from Alabama the inspector general of President I see my colleague, Senator DURBIN. I suggests. Obama’s own U.S. Treasury Depart- know he is exceedingly busy. My inten- I object. ment has said this is a clear abuse. tion is to make a unanimous consent The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- They have written a detailed letter on request that we actually do something tion is heard. why it ought to be closed. I am flab- about the crisis we have on the border. The Senator from Alabama. bergasted and amazed that we would sit by and allow $4 billion in child tax f Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I thank the able Senator from Illinois credit payments to go out that are not UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTS— for his articulate response. I would justified. We have been told this. Why S. 202 AND S. 91 note that the E-Verify program should is it that we won’t even respond to this Mr. SESSIONS. I ask unanimous con- already have been fully implemented little problem? sent that the Committee on the Judici- long ago. If it is so good, why don’t we It is one reason I brought it up ary be discharged from further consid- bring it up and pass it now? Why do we today—because I want the American eration of S. 202, the Accountability have to pass along with it a bill that people to know this Congress, this Through Electronic Verification Act; will double the number of guest work- Democratic majority is not willing to

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We need to do the right officer—but the Secretary of Homeland their association went so far two years thing for our country based on law, on Security has the Border Patrol, he has ago to file a lawsuit in Federal court. principles, on fairness. That is what we Immigration and Customs enforcement What did they say? They said this ad- need to do. People who come to the officers, he has the Citizenship and Im- ministration is violating the laws of country illegally aren’t entitled to get migration Service. That is who is sup- America and the Constitution by di- child tax credits. I would think cer- posed to be enforcing our immigration recting them not to enforce the laws tainly not for children who don’t exist. law. He will not say that with clarity they had sworn to uphold. The Federal Nobody is going out and checking to and he will not communicate it with judge was very sympathetic with them. see if children are in the home. They clarity. He eventually ruled there was not are just claiming this. The numbers Vice President BIDEN supposedly standing for this lawsuit to proceed, have surged in recent years. The in- made a statement in Central America but he was very sympathetic with the spector general expressed great con- about it. It was weak. It just was not merits of their claim because that is cern about that—how it went from $1 strong. What is it? Do they want the il- exactly what has happened. billion to $4 billion. That is a lot of legality to continue? Do they believe in We have a situation where the Presi- money, $4 billion in 1 year, subsidizing, open borders? This Congress, this Sen- dent of the United States, based on the encouraging further illegal entry into ate is about to recess having done not DREAM Act—the idea that we would America. one thing about it, and the humani- provide legal status to everybody who The first thing any country ought to tarian crisis continues on the border. was brought here under, I think, 18, do to control its borders, its sov- These children, some of them are that we would provide basically a legal ereignty, its legal integrity, is not to young. Some of them are 16, 17, 18, 19, status and a pathway to citizenship— provide financial benefit to people who 20, 21, and they claim to be 17. Who that bill came up before the Senate and violate the law and then give them knows. They are not carrying birth has been voted down three times by the benefits that are unlawful. That is be- certificates with them. It is creating Senate. yond comprehension. an incredible crisis. One reporter said So what did the President do? He di- I want to say to my colleagues, the the Border Patrol, instead of enforcing rected that the law not be enforced as last few weeks it is becoming more and the law, are changing diapers. This is a to them, even though the law remains more clear that we have chaos at the very dangerous situation. Our entire on the books. That is part of the mes- border—all a direct result of the Presi- legal system is crumbling about us, sage that was heard in Central Amer- dent and his administrative officials and the chief law enforcement officer ica, and that is encouraging people to who have told the world we have no in- in America—the President—alone is come unlawfully to America. tention, basically, of deporting people the one who can bring order to it. So we are not against immigration. who enter the country unlawfully, par- The Secretary of Homeland Security We do need a certain number of farm- ticularly the young people. And has works for the President. If he does not workers. We do need and will accept that been heard? Have people around get on it, he needs to be out of there. validated people who come with skills the world heard what has been said? The President needs to say: Get this who are ready to go to work. We should Yes. And they are coming in unbeliev- thing under control. What are we pay- do that, and we have a generous policy, able numbers, creating a humanitarian ing you for? but we should not be doubling it, as the crisis, creating a crisis of law for What about the officers and agents? Gang of 8 bill did. We just do not have America, and creating a financial cri- What do they think? Our officers and the jobs for them. If we had low unem- sis. The President’s Fiscal Year 2015 agents are stunned. There is report ployment, rising wages, and a shortage Budget request $868 million for the Un- after report of senior officers saying of workers, I think we could justify a accompanied Alien Children program they have never seen anything like generous immigration policy perhaps at HHS. Now that cost is expected to this. It is a direct result of the incon- but not now. Canada is not doing this. be $2.28 billion, based on the numbers sistent message we are sending. They England is not doing this. They are re- today. In 2011 there were 6,000 appre- are saying a message is only part of the ducing, right now, the number of peo- hended children trying to come into solution. It has to be backed up with ple who are allowed into their coun- America illegally. This year they say it words. tries. They feel an obligation to see could reach 90,000 or higher. 90,000 from So how is it happening today? A child that their people get the jobs first. 6,000? It is a direct result of the unwill- and an adult cross the border. What are The whole matter is disturbing to ingness of President Obama to look the they doing today? They are going me, that we are at a point where the American people in the eye, tell the straight up—this is, I know, hard to be- law is not being enforced properly in people throughout the entire world: We lieve—they go straight to the Border this country. believe in immigration. We have a law- Patrol officer and turn themselves in. f ful system of immigration. Please What does the Immigration officer do? apply. Wait your turn. If you qualify, He takes them into custody. If they RECESS APPOINTMENTS you will be able to come to America, have a child, the adult has to stay with Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, today, and we are going to do it fairly and ob- the child, and then they put them in a a unanimous Supreme Court ruled jectively and treat everybody with re- shelter. Then they give them a hearing against the President’s unconstitu- spect, but do not come unlawfully. Do date. The hearing date is down the tional recess appointments in a dra- not give money to some smuggler. Do road. They have a backlog. So what do matic repudiation of the White House’s not attempt to sneak over our border they do then? They release them. They position. Nine to zero they ruled. It across the desert and place your lives allow them to go someplace where was an obvious decision, in my opinion. at risk because it is against our law, somebody will take them in, which is It was breathtaking that the President and we will apprehend you and we will what they desire to begin with. Then of the United States would appoint promptly deport you and you will lose they are told to appear at court at members to the National Labor Rela- all the money you have invested in this some given date in the future. tions Board who have to come before effort. Just do not do it. Nobody is going to investigate if they the Senate for confirmation under the They refuse to say that with clarity. do not show up, or to see where they Constitution—we have the advice and Secretary Johnson was before the Judi- are, and there is nobody to investigate consent authority—and he did not want ciary Committee and I asked him it. We are talking about a huge in- to do that, so he just appointed them about it. He almost refused to say: crease—by tens of thousands—of people and claimed we were in recess. We were

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Constitution in circumventing the ad- mill immigrant here illegally, your How can any of us relax at an Inde- vice and consent clause. odds of getting deported are close to pendence Day barbeque next week At the time of these appointments, zero.’’ knowing at this very moment the Na- the Senate had determined it was not I asked Homeland Secretary Johnson tion’s sovereignty is being eroded? I in recess. We determined we were not about this during his testimony, to say think we have failed in our session. We in recess, and the Court affirmed that clearly to the world: Do not come un- have not responded to the crisis that is determination. The question of wheth- lawfully. You must follow the laws of on our border. We could have made real er the Senate is in session is up to the the country. If you come unlawfully, progress. But there is a lack of will and Senate, not the President. So the you will be sent back home. He refused a lack of willingness to act. I am dis- President has to yield to the Senate’s to even say that in my presence with appointed to see that fact. authority to determine its own rules any clarity. I yield the floor. and procedures. This is basic law, it Here is what the New York Times re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- seems to me. ported on April 10: ator from Vermont. Unfortunately, the President has With detention facilities, asylum offices f made it clear that he will only follow and immigration courts overwhelmed, enough migrants have been released tempo- VETERANS HEALTH CARE the letter of the law when it is not an rarily in the United States that back home Mr. SANDERS. Madam President, as impediment to whatever agenda he has in Central America people have heard that chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Af- at the time. those who make it to American soil have a fairs Committee, I would hope that Just today, the White House dis- good chance of staying. ‘‘Word has gotten every American understands that the played again its lack of respect for our out that we’re giving people permission and cost of war does not end when the last constitutional traditions. In a rather walking them out the door,’’ said Chris shots are fired or when the last mis- brazen display of candor, the new Cabrera, a Border Patrol agent who is vice siles are launched. The cost of war con- White House spokesman today ex- president of the local of the National Border Patrol Council, the agent’s union. ‘‘So tinues until the last veteran receives plained the administration’s rationale they’re coming across in droves.’’ the care and benefits he or she has for moving unilaterally to rewrite That is exactly what has happened. It earned on the battlefield. America’s immigration laws. Here is is a national tragedy. It is a human War is an incredibly expensive propo- what Josh Earnest had to say. Hear tragedy for those children. It is costing sition in terms of human life, human me, colleagues. This is a direct threat them money, placing their lives at suffering, and in financial terms. In my to the integrity of our constitutional risk, and we are not able to handle very strong view, if we are not pre- separation of powers. It is not far dif- them effectively. pared to take care of those men and ferent from what the President said be- Colleagues, I have a timeline over 17 women who went to war, then we fore, but it was today. pages long of the ways systematically should not send them to war in the [W]e’re not just going to sit around and this administration has ignored or sim- first place. Taking care of veterans is a wait interminably for Congress. . . . ply suspended immigration law by cost of war, period. How about that: We are not going to issuing orders to the officers not to do In terms of Iraq and Afghanistan, the sit around and wait on Congress. We do their duty essentially. human cost of those wars is almost not have to fool with Congress. So 1 week before the Fourth of July 7,000 dead. The cost of war is 530,000 We have been waiting 1 year already. holiday, America cannot even protect veterans seeking care at the VA in 2013 The President has tasked his Secretary its own borders, and what do our Demo- for post-traumatic stress disorder, not of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson cratic colleagues wish to do? They to mention those struggling with trau- with reviewing what options are avail- want to adjourn this Chamber, go home matic brain injury. able to the President, what is at his to their barbecues, work on their re- The cost of war is too many service- disposal using his Executive authority election campaigns, and promise while members coming home with missing to try to address some of the problems they are home they are fighting to end arms and legs, lost eyesight, or lost that have been created by our broken the lawlessness at the border, while hearing. The cost of war includes vet- immigration system. doing nothing, while actually doing erans each day dying by suicide, high So this is about as close as you can nothing but objecting to legislation rates of divorce, wives trying to rebuild get to an open admission that the ad- that would make a real difference. their lives after losing their husbands, ministration does not believe it has an I see my colleague Senator SANDERS kids growing up in one-parent homes, obligation to follow the law. You can- and I will wrap up. and a too high rate of unemployment not just eviscerate whole code sections I believe we were elected, colleagues, for returning servicemembers. Those of the law claiming that you have au- to protect this country and its people are some of the real costs of war that thority to decide what you want to and the laws of our country. A critical this Congress cannot ignore. prosecute and what you do not. Jona- component of national sovereignty is a Several weeks ago, Senator MCCAIN than Turley, the great law professor, control over your borders. We have and I hammered out an agreement has hammered this idea. He is a liberal. passed immigration laws that are on which I think goes a significant way to He voted for President Obama in 2008. the books and not being enforced. We address many of the serious problems He has hammered this idea. This is an on the Republican side have opposed facing the VA. I am very proud that abuse of Executive power. immigration laws that would reduce the Sanders-McCain bill passed the We are seeing the results of this on the illegality that cannot even see the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan our borders right now. In 2011, we had light of day on the floor of the Senate. support, with a vote of 93 to 3. In terms 6,000 illegal immigrant youth from So I am asking my colleagues, we of funding, very importantly, by a vote Central America apprehended. This ought to stay here. Why do we not stay of 75 to 19, an overwhelming vote, the year, we may hit more than 90,000. here and work on this crisis? I intend Senate made it crystal clear that the Next year, projections are as high as to request that we do so—and have current crisis in the VA, the crisis fac- 130,000, costing billions of dollars to done so—and offered unanimous con- ing veterans who are not getting take care of them. That would be more sents to bring up legislation that would health care in a timely manner, is an than a 2,000-percent increase. help improve the situation. But that emergency and should be paid for The President’s policies are directly has been objected to. through emergency funding. I am very responsible for this crisis. They just Our taxpayers are overstressed. If we proud that in a bipartisan way the Sen- are. He has acted unilaterally to sus- want to get this country back on track, ate made that important vote.

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VA on a path to intelligently strengthen care, we must put it in the context of health care delivery, expand access and ca- Further, a recent VA audit revealed pacity, reallocate resources and ensure that health care in the United States of that more than 57,000 veterans are on overall VA funding matches its mission, the America. Does anyone seriously believe too-long waiting lists in order to be current problems confronting VA and vet- the VA is the only health care institu- scheduled for medical appointments. erans will inevitably recur. tion in America that has problems? It In addition to that, there are many In other words, what they are saying is absolutely the case that not every- other veterans who were never put on a is that unless we strengthen the VA, body outside of the VA gets timely, list in the first place, which is what give them the staffing and the space quality, affordable health care. That is this whole scandal is largely about. they need, this problem of waiting peri- just not the reality. Clearly, these waiting lists and vet- ods of time will continue. In order to Today some 40 million Americans erans not getting care in a timely man- address the long waiting periods, the have no health insurance. According to ner are unacceptable and must be dealt Senate legislation says to veterans a Harvard study of a few years ago, with immediately, not 6 months from around the country that if you cannot 45,000 Americans die each year because now, not a year from now, not in a get into a VA facility in a timely man- they do not get to the doctor when great debate about national priorities. ner, you will be able to get the care they should. That is outside of the VA. This is a crisis which must be dealt you need outside of the VA. That But it is more than that. Let me read with now. I could not agree with Sen- means access to private doctors, com- you a few headlines from the last cou- ator JOHN MCCAIN more when he said munity health centers, or Department ple of weeks. I make this point not to on the Senate floor during this debate: of Defense or Indian Health Service fa- argue the whole health care debate If there is a definition of emergency, I cilities. again but to say that anyone who would say that this legislation fits that. It is Furthermore, what the bill says is to thinks it is only the VA that has an emergency. It is an emergency what is veterans who live 40 miles or more health care problems does not under- happening to our veterans and the men and stand what is happening with health women who have served this country. We from a VA facility, that if they choose, need to pass this legislation and get it to they also have the option of seeking care in America. conference with the House as soon as pos- care outside of the VA. Here is a quote from a few weeks ago. sible. Just as the letter from the veterans A report released Monday by a respected Senator MCCAIN is right. I concur service organizations articulated, it is think tank— with what he said. We need to get this critical to address the current waiting That is the Commonwealth Fund. legislation moving as soon as possible period crisis. But we also have to make —ranks the United States dead last in the and get it to the President’s desk. Vet- sure that that crisis does not continue quality of its health care system when com- erans in this country must get quality to occur. We do that by providing the pared with ten other Western industrialized care and they must get that health VA the tools it needs to ensure suffi- nations. care in a timely manner. We need to cient capacity for veterans seeking Then the report further tells us that provide the funding the VA needs to ac- care at VA medical facilities. Clearly, the United States has maintained this complish that goal and do it as quickly no medical program can work unless dubious distinction while spending far as we can. we have the necessary medical staff. more per capita on health care than The simple truth is that the VA Today, the VA has thousands of va- any other country. We are spending far needs more doctors, the VA needs more cancies for health care providers. These more on health care than any other nurses, it needs more mental health vacancies, along with an untold short- country. providers, and in certain parts of this age of health care providers to meet Let me read you another headline country more space for a growing pa- the demands of veterans who want to published September 20, 2013 by tient population. That is the reality. get VA care, has a direct impact on the FierceHealthCare. ‘‘Hospital Medical Does the Veterans’ Administration ability to get veterans in the door for Errors Now the Third Leading Cause of need better management? You bet it appointments. To fill these positions, Death in US.’’ does. Does it need to be more efficient, the Senate bill provides for the hiring Medical errors leading to patient death are more accountable? Absolutely. But at of VA doctors and nurses, and it does much higher than previously thought and the end of the day, if you do not have so in an expedited fashion by ensuring may be as high as 400,000 deaths a year, ac- the doctors and the nurses and the VA’s hiring efforts are not hamstrung cording to a new study in the Journal of Pa- medical staff you need, there will con- by Federal bureaucracy. tient Safety. tinue to be waiting lines unacceptably During the discussion of VA health I mention all of this to make clear long and veterans will not get the care care, let us not forget that today alone that the VA, of course, has its prob- they need. some 230,000 veterans will walk in the lems. Our job is to strengthen the VA, I received, as did the chairman of the doors of VA facilities for health care— to provide better accountability, to House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, a 230,000 veterans today, 6.5 million vet- make sure that incompetent and dis- letter on June 17 which was signed by erans in a year. While it is absolutely honest people are not working in the virtually every major veterans organi- true that not every veteran is satisfied VA. But we also have to make sure the zation. That is the American Legion, by the care he or she is getting, the VA has the doctors, the nurses, and the the DAV, the VFW, the Paralyzed Vet- overwhelming majority—well over 90 other health care providers it needs in erans of America, the Vietnam Vet- percent of them—believe they receive order to provide the quality of care our erans of America, the Iraq and Afghan- high quality care. Over and over, I hear veterans deserve. istan Veterans, and many other organi- from Vermont veterans and veterans The last point I want to make. I hope zations. They made a number of very across the country who say that once very much the House will agree with important points in their letter talking they get into the system the care is the Senate that we are in an emer- about the kind of legislation we need good. gency. to pass. I want to quote from one sec- That is just not my view, it is the It is absolutely imperative that we tion of their letter, which they entitled view of virtually all of the major vet- move as quickly as possible to get the ‘‘Protect and Preserve the VA Health erans organizations and a number of funding we need so that all veterans Care System.’’ independent studies that have com- enrolled in the VA health care system Any legislative, regulatory or administra- pared VA health care with that in the get quality care in a timely manner. tive changes designed to respond to the VA private sector. We owe it to these vet- I hope very much that we don’t once health access crisis, whether temporary or erans, to our veterans, to fix the cur- again have a major debate about permanent, must protect, preserve and rent problems and bolster the system whether we are going to cut food

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He loves Some of us disagreed with that, and I mother of one of the two alleged ter- to read, watch movies, and recently he don’t want to debate the Iraq war rorists claims she did not know of her finished a scuba diving course, but he again, but when Congress said it is an son’s actions, but she said she would be is also a talented cook. He enjoys bak- emergency that we go to war, well, if it ‘‘proud of him and hoped he would con- ing his sisters cakes and pastries. is an emergency that we go to war, it tinue to evade capture.’’ A mother, We don’t know where Gilad is right is more of an emergency that we take proud of her son for kidnapping three now. care of the men and women who fought school boys. Then there is Eyal Yifrah, the third in those wars. If you don’t believe that Hamas leader Khaled Mashal spoke boy kidnapped that day. He is 19 years is the case, don’t send Americans off to about the kidnappings on Monday, say- old and is the oldest of six children. He war. Taking care of veterans is a cost ing, ‘‘I bless those who did it because it is a role model for their family, and he of war. is a moral obligation to free prisoners is loved by friends who say they would I hope very much that we don’t go from Israeli jails.’’ This is a leader of like to have him as a brother. He loves back to the same old, same old of hav- Hamas now parked effectively in the sports. He should be cheering the World ing a debate where some people say: unity government of the Palestinian Cup games today—like so many other Well, if you want to fund VA health Authority blessing those who have kid- teenagers—with his friends. A gregar- care, you are going to have to cut edu- napped three school boys because this ious fellow, he likes to cook, travel, cation or cut Medicaid or cut Medicare is the kind of activity that Hamas ter- play guitar, and sing. Indeed, you can or cut some other program. That is not rorists support, the kidnapping of inno- find videos of him on YouTube singing the issue. This is an emergency. Our cent schoolchildren. a song that he himself wrote. Eyal veterans have put their lives on the Since the kidnapping, there have should be home singing again. line. Now is the time for us to defend been no pictures or videos made avail- them, and we have to get this legisla- able of the kidnapped boys. Their fami- There can be no more illusions that tion moving. lies are in the dark without any knowl- Hamas has any role in any future gov- With that, I yield the floor. edge of where their boys are or what ernment formed by the Palestinian Au- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. conditions they are being held in. thority. They must not receive any fur- Rachel Fraenkel, the mother of HEITKAMP). The Senator from Texas. ther recognition or legitimization. Naftali Fraenkel, spoke before the f Hamas is a violent terrorist organiza- United Nations Human Rights Council tion ready and eager to brutalize the ISRAELI KIDNAPPING on June 24. Rachel said: most innocent. Hamas is a terrorist or- Mr. CRUZ. Madam President, I rise My son texted me—said he’s on his way ganization that kidnapped three inno- today to talk about three young boys— home—and then he’s gone. Every mother’s cent school boys. nightmare is waiting and waiting endlessly three young boys who are now in the for her child to come home. Hamas, give those boys back. hands of terrorists. This should be on She then pleaded for more action to Hamas, give those boys back now. the front page of every paper in the be taken to find the boys, concluding: United States because this is an issue The full weight of the world should We just want them back in our homes, in bear down on Hamas to give them back that is as vital to us as it is to the na- their beds. We just want to hug them . . . tion of Israel. safely and immediately. If they do not, All of us should stand with Rachel as On Thursday night, June 12, three we should use all available means to she stands with her son who has been Jewish teenagers—Naftali Fraenkel, stand unequivocally with Israel for kidnapped. however long it takes to find these Gilad Shaar and Eyal Yifrah—were kid- I also want to tell the world about napped. You can see all three of these boys and to bring them home. These these three boys. are teenagers who were targeted for boys in the photos beside me. Rachel’s son Naftali is 16 years old. Today, Thursday June 26, marks the who they are, who have done no wrong, His grandparents have lived in Brook- who have done nothing that comes 14th day of their abduction. Just imag- lyn, and Brooklyn has been a second ine if these were your children or any near to deserving what happened to home to him. He is the oldest of seven them that day while waiting at the bus child you know. Just imagine if it were children. He likes playing the guitar, stop to go home from school. your child who was kidnapped for 14 basketball, and Ping-Pong. Indeed, days and you don’t know where they there is even a video of him on It is easy for us to become desen- are or even whether they are still alive. YouTube playing Ping-Pong. I have to sitized to violence, desensitized to ter- These boys—all smart, hard-working, say he is pretty good. He is a talented rorism. It is easy for us to forget that diligent students—were taken on their and gifted student who is on track to these are three teenage boys whose way home from school. They were take the biology matriculation exams. families desperately want their boys waiting at the bus stop. They were only His teachers say Naftali is brilliant, back. I ask that all of us lift them up 5 minutes away from their school—one one of the best they have ever had, and in prayer. I pray for their safe return. of the finest yeshivas in Israel. These his mother said his personality is a de- I pray they will soon be home with the boys weren’t doing anything wrong. lightful combination of both serious families who so dearly love them and They are innocent schoolchildren. and fun. miss them, and I pray that God will Yet today it has been reported that Gilad Shaar, who was with Naftali cover them with a shield of heavenly Israel’s Shin Bet identified two key that day—also coming home from protection. I pray that America will suspects in the abduction. These two school—was likewise abducted. Like stand strong, will shine a light and do individuals are members of Hamas—a Naftali, Gilad is 16 years old. ‘‘Gil’’ everything possible to apprehend the vicious terrorist organization that means happiness and ‘‘ad’’ means for- terrorists and bring these boys home. seeks Israel’s destruction and has ever. His name literally means ‘‘happi- Thank you, and God bless you. launched thousands of rockets into ness forever,’’ and he is a source of joy The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Israel, killing innocent civilians. These to those who meet him. ator from Arizona. rockets have also killed dozens of His aunt Leehy Shaar, whom I had Americans in Israel. Now they have the privilege of meeting and visiting Mr. MCCAIN. I ask unanimous con- kidnapped three school boys. Sadly, earlier this week, said, ‘‘He has a smile sent to address the Senate as in morn- this is business as usual for Hamas. that brings light to the world’’—quite ing business, and I appreciate the won- This is the same terrorist organization fitting for a boy named ‘‘happiness for- derful courtesy of my friend Senator with which the Palestinian Authority ever.’’ She said, ‘‘We want him home CARL LEVIN. recently joined in a so-called ‘‘unity’’ where he belongs, with his family, who The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without government. so dearly loves him.’’ objection, it is so ordered.

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I am excited to be returning to shared national interests has sustained be the priorities of a reinvigorated New Delhi, and I am so hopeful about our partnership under President partnership: what the Prime Minister’s election Obama, and it is the common ground First, to shape the development of could mean for the revitalization of In- on which we can build for the future as South Asia as a region of sovereign dia’s economy, its rising power, and for a new prime minister takes office in democratic states that contribute to the renewal of the U.S.-India strategic New Delhi. one another’s security and prosperity; partnership. When it comes to the national inter- second, to create a preponderance of National elections in India are al- ests of the United States, the logic of a power in the Asia-Pacific region that ways a remarkable affair. Over several strategic partnership with India is favors free societies, free markets, free weeks hundreds of millions of people powerful. India will soon become the trade, and free comments; and, finally, peacefully elect their leaders—the larg- world’s most populous nation. It has a to strengthen a liberal international est exercise of democracy on the plan- young, increasingly skilled workforce order and an open global economy that et. But even by Indian standards, the that can lead India to become one of safeguards human dignity and fosters recent election that brought to power the world’s largest economies. It is a peaceful development. Prime Minister Modi and his party, the nuclear power and possesses the As we seek to take our strategic BJP, was a landmark event. It was the world’s second largest military, which partnership with India to the next first time in 30 years that one Indian is becoming even more capable and level, it is important for U.S. leaders to political party won enough seats to technologically sophisticated. It shares reach out personally to Prime Minister govern without forming a coalition strategic interests with us on issues as Modi, especially in light of recent his- with another party. This gives the diverse and vital as defeating terrorism tory. That is largely why I am trav- Prime Minister a historic mandate for and extremism, strengthening a rules- eling to India next week, and that is change, which Indians clearly crave. based international order in Asia, se- why I am pleased President Obama in- I want Prime Minister Modi to suc- curing global energy supplies, and sus- vited the Prime Minister to visit Wash- ceed because I want India to succeed. It taining global economic growth. ington. I wish he had extended that in- is no secret that the past few years India and the United States not only vitation sooner, but it is positive none- have been challenging ones for India— share common interests, we also share theless. When the Prime Minister political gridlock, a flagging economy, common values, the values of human comes to Washington, I urge our con- financial difficulties, and more. It is rights, individual liberty, and demo- gressional leaders to invite him to ad- not my place or that of any other cratic limits on state power, but also dress a joint session of Congress. I can American to tell India how to realize the values of our societies—creativity imagine no more compelling scene its full potential. That is for the Indi- and critical thinking, risk-taking and than the elected leader of the world’s ans to decide. Our concern is simply entrepreneurialism and social mobil- largest democracy addressing the that India does realize its full poten- ity—values that continue to deepen the elected representatives of the world’s tial, for the United States has a stake interdependence of our peoples across oldest democracy. in India’s success. Indeed, a strong, every field of human endeavor. It is be- Yet we must be clear-eyed about confident, and future-oriented India is cause of these shared values we are those issues that could weaken our indispensable for a vibrant U.S.-India confident that India’s continued rise as strategic partnership. One is Afghani- strategic partnership. a democratic great power—whether to- stan. Before it was a safe haven for the It is also no secret that India and the morrow or 25 years from now—will be terrorists who attacked America on United States have not been reaching peaceful and thus can advance critical September 11, 2001, Afghanistan was a our full potential as strategic partners U.S. national interests. That is why, base of terrorists that targeted India. over the past few years, and there is contrary to the old dictates of real- Our Indian friends remember this well, plenty of blame to be shared on both politik, we seek not to limit India’s even if we do not. For this reason I am sides for that. Too often recently we rise but to bolster and catalyze it—eco- deeply concerned about the con- have slipped back into a transactional nomically, geopolitically, and, yes, sequences of the President’s plan to relationship, one defined more by com- militarily. pull all of our troops out of Afghani- petitive concession seeking than by It is my hope that Prime Minister stan by 2016, not only for U.S. national achieving shared strategic goals. Modi and his government will recog- security but also for the national secu- We need to lift our sights again. To nize how a deeper strategic partnership rity of our friends in India. help us do so, I think we need to re- with the United States serves India’s If Afghanistan goes the way of Iraq mind ourselves why the United States national interests, especially in light in the absence of U.S. forces, it would and India embarked on this partnership of current economic and geopolitical leave India with a clear and present in the first place. It was never simply challenges. danger on its periphery. It would con- about the personalities involved, al- For example, a top priority for India strain India’s rise and its ability to de- though the personal commitment of is the modernization of its armed vote resources and attention to shared leaders in both countries has been in- forces. This is an area where U.S. de- foreign policy challenges elsewhere in dispensable at every turn. No, the real fense capabilities, technologies, and co- Asia and beyond. It could push India reason India and the United States operation—especially between our de- toward deeper cooperation with Russia have resolved to develop the strategic fense industries—can benefit India and Iran in order to manage the partnership is because each country enormously. Similarly, greater bilat- threats posed by a deteriorating Af- has determined independently that eral trade and investment can be a key ghanistan. And it would erode India’s doing so is in its national interests. driver of economic growth in India, perception of the credibility and capa- It is because we have been guided by which seems to be what Indian citizens bility of U.S. power and America’s reli- our national interests that the want most from their new government. ability as a strategic partner. progress of our partnership has consist- Likewise, as India seeks to further its The bottom line here is clear: India ently enjoyed bipartisan support in the ‘‘Look East’’ policy and deepen its re- and the United States have a shared in- United States and in India. lationships with major like-minded terest in working together to end the This endeavor began with closer co- powers in Asia—especially Japan, but scourge of extremism and terrorism operation between a Democratic ad- also Australia, the Philippines, the Re- that threatens stability, freedom, and ministration in Washington and a BJP- public of Korea, Singapore, and Viet- prosperity across South Asia and be- led government in New Delhi. It deep- nam. Those countries are often U.S. al- yond. The President’s current plan to

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That hostility can easily trans- So far, the signs that Iraqi leaders ground. late into plans and threats against us. are prepared to take the steps they Another hurdle on which our partner- Faced by these developments, Presi- need to take are mixed at best. Prime ship could stumble is our resolve to see dent Obama’s decision to send a small Minister Maliki, who has too often gov- it through amid domestic political con- number of U.S. military advisers is erned in a sectarian and authoritarian cerns and short-term priorities that prudent. They will help assess the situ- manner, delivered a speech recently in threaten to push our nations apart. For ation on the ground, they will support which he said national unity is essen- most of the last century, the logic of a Iraqi efforts to defeat the Islamic mili- tial to confront ISIL—which is true— U.S.-India partnership was compelling, tants Iraq faces, and help the Iraqis but then he signaled little willingness but its achievements eluded us. We make best use of the intelligence sup- to reach out to other groups. A number have finally begun to explore the real port we are providing. of prominent Shia leaders portrayed potential of this partnership over the The President is right to say that the conflict in starkly sectarian terms, past two decades, but we have barely U.S. troops will not return to ground and Shia militias, including those scratched the surface, and the gains we combat in Iraq. The President is also under the control of Moktada al-Sadr, have made remain fragile and revers- right to say it is not our place to have marched through the streets of ible, as our largely stalled progress choose Iraq’s leaders, because doing so Baghdad. There is little doubt also that over the past few years can attest. is only likely to feed distrust and sus- Iran is pursuing its own sectarian If India and the United States are to picion, and there is already too much agenda in the region. Some Iraqi Sunni build a truly strategic partnership, we of that in Iraq and in the Middle East. leaders too have made statements that must each commit to it and defend it What we can do is promote moves to- promote sectarian interests over the in equal measure. We must each build ward the political unity that is so es- common good, and there are also fears the public support needed to sustain sential for Iraq if it is going to weather that the Kurdish minority may exploit our strategic priorities, and we must the crisis and make progress toward a the situation. But on the other hand resist the domestic forces in each of stable, democratic society. The prob- there have also been some signs that our countries that would turn our stra- lem in Iraq has not been a lack of di- the Iraqi leaders recognize the need to tegic relationship into a transactional rect U.S. military involvement but, confront the ISIL threat not as Sunnis one—one defined not by the shared rather, a lack of inclusiveness on the or Shia or Kurds but together as Iraqis. strategic goals we achieved together part of Iraqi leaders. That is why I be- Iraq’s most influential Shia clerk, but by what parochial concessions we lieve we should not consider any direct Ali Sistani, has called on all Iraqis ‘‘to extract from one another. If we fail in action on our part, such as air strikes, exercise the highest degree of restraint these challenges, we will fall far short unless three very specific conditions and work on strengthening the bonds of of our potential, as we have before. have been met: love between each other, and to avoid It is this simple: If the 21st century is First, that our military leaders tell any kind of sectarian behavior that defined more by peace than war, more us we have effective options that can may affect the unity of the Iraqi na- by prosperity than misery, and more help change the momentum on the tion,’’ spreading the message that by freedom than tyranny, I believe fu- ground in Iraq. In other words, only if ‘‘this army [the Iraqi Army] does not ture historians will look back and our military leaders believe we can belong to the Shia. It belongs to all of Iraq. It is for the Shia, the Sunni, the point to the fact that a strategic part- identify high-value targets—that strik- Kurds and the Christians.’’ That is the nership was consummated between the ing them could have a measurable im- message from Ali Sistani—a very pow- world’s two preeminent democratic pact on the ability of the Iraqi security erful message and a unifying message powers: India and the United States. If forces to stop and reverse the advances in contrast to the messages that should we keep this vision of our relationship of the ISIL on the ground, and that we can strike them with minimal risk of come, for instance, from Mr. Sadr. always uppermost in our minds, there The United States has national secu- civilian casualties and without drag- is no dispute we cannot resolve, no in- rity interests in Iraq, but further mili- ging us further into the conflict. vestment in each other’s success we tary involvement there will not serve Second, any additional military ac- cannot make, and nothing we cannot those interests unless Iraq begins to tion on our part should come only with accomplish together. move toward the inclusiveness and the clear public support of our friends I thank my beloved friend from unity that is necessary if our involve- and allies in the region—particularly Michigan for allowing me to speak, and ment is to have a positive impact. Put moderate Arab leaders of neighboring I yield the floor. another way, we cannot save Iraqis countries. The United States has en- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- from themselves. Only if Iraq’s leaders gaged in a comprehensive diplomatic ator from Michigan. begin to unify their nation can help effort to coordinate our response with Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, I from us really matter. thank my good friend from Arizona for Iraq’s neighbors. If our strategy is to The ISIL is a vicious enemy. It is not only his remarks but also the have the effect we want, it is essential also the common enemy of all Iraqis— thoughtfulness of his remarks on the that we have broad support in the re- of all Iraqis and of Iraq’s neighbors. If U.S.-India relationship. I listened to gion. this vicious common enemy cannot them carefully and am glad to join in Finally, and perhaps most impor- unite Iraqis in a common cause, than and look forward to his report. We have tantly, we should not act unless lead- our assistance, including airstrikes, had a historic relationship with India ers of all elements of Iraqi society— won’t matter. Only a unified Iraq gov- as the two preeminent democracies, Shia, Sunni, Kurds, and religious mi- erned by elected leaders who seek to and we have a great opportunity to norities—join together in a formal re- rule in the interest of all their people build on this relationship. I know my quest for more direct support. can stand up to this threat. friend from Arizona has contributed vi- There is an obvious need for Iraqi Madam President, I yield the floor. tally to that effort. leaders to form an inclusive unity gov- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- f ernment for their country’s long-term ator from Utah. success. But that process is likely to f IRAQ take some time, weeks or even months. Mr. LEVIN. Recent events in Iraq But a unified formal statement re- REMEMBERING HOWARD BAKER have created great concern. The terri- questing our further military assist- Mr. HATCH. Madam President, be- torial gains by the ISIL, a violent ex- ance would be an important signal that fore I begin, I want to pay tribute to

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:28 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26JN6.082 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S4136 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 26, 2014 my friend and former colleague Howard poised to exercise unprecedented and tion Bureau led by President Obama’s Baker. I was honored to work with him unchecked power thanks to the dan- appointees, we were facing threats that in the Senate and later worked closely gerous provisions of Dodd-Frank—no our Founders had themselves faced and with him when he was President Rea- checks on his removal, no congres- for which they had specifically pro- gan’s White House Chief of Staff. He sional control over his budget, and no vided us with the tools to resist. When loved the Senate, and he built an im- effective judicial review. These are ex- we refused to act as quickly as the ad- pressive leadership role as majority actly the sorts of circumstances that ministration wanted and merely leader. He was a skilled negotiator, an motivated the Founders’ concerns rubberstamp these nominees, we acted honest broker, an effective legislator, about an unchecked appointment exactly as the Constitution’s Framers and a great steward of this institution. power in the Executive. They are the had intended. And the House of Rep- I offer my deepest condolences to his very reasons the Presidential nominees resentatives wisely refused to consent wife Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum must obtain the Senate’s consent be- to a recess of the annual session of the Baker, an incredible woman, a dear fore taking office. Senate, thereby refusing to grant the friend, and a respected colleague as The only exception to this body’s President authority to make lawful re- well. It was truly a privilege to learn power to decline its consent to a nomi- cess appointments. from and serve alongside Howard, and I nation is the President’s power ‘‘to fill I don’t relish rejecting nominees— know I am far from alone among his up all Vacancies that may happen dur- quite the contrary. Over the past 38 many friends and colleagues in missing ing the Recess of the Senate, by grant- years, I have voted for the vast major- him deeply. We miss Nancy too. It was ing Commissions which shall expire at ity of nominees from each of the six wonderful to see the two of them to- the End of their next Session.’’ But the Presidents under whom I have served gether. They cared a great deal for President’s power to make recess ap- and with whom I have served alongside, each other. He was a wonderful man, pointments is wholly contingent on including President Obama. But scruti- she is a wonderful woman, and I per- what the Constitution terms ‘‘the Re- nizing the President’s nominees and oc- sonally love both of them. We will miss cess of the Senate’’ actually occurring, casionally withholding consent when him. and the power to decide when that hap- circumstances warrant represents Con- f pens rests squarely with the legislative gress fulfilling, not abdicating, its con- branch. stitutional responsibilities. ADVICE AND CONSENT This is the obvious consequence of So when faced with our legitimate Mr. HATCH. Madam President, I rise the Senate’s constitutional power— and lawful use of the powers endowed to commend the holding of the Su- conferred in article I, section 5—to de- in the legislative branch by the Con- preme Court’s decision this morning in termine the rules of its proceedings. stitution, what did the Obama adminis- NLRB vs. Noel Canning. The Court’s And it is well supported by long- tration do? Did it seek to accommodate decision is a critical victory for the standing practice and precedent, ac- our concerns about the unconstitu- principle that we are a nation of laws, knowledged by the executive branch tional structure and unprecedented not of men. It is a vindication of the going as far back as 1790. Consider powers of the CFPB? Did the President fundamental notion that the Constitu- what would happen if the President seek to help develop a compromise tion binds us all, including even the could unilaterally determine when the package of the NLRB nominees, as Ted President, and it is a triumph for the recess of the Senate occurs. With no Kennedy and I always did? Sadly, no. rightful prerogatives of this institu- check on the President’s discretion to Instead, President Obama simply pro- tion, the U.S. Senate, the authority of declare the Senate in recess, he could claimed that he ‘‘wouldn’t take no for which has been under siege throughout employ the recess appointment power an answer’’ despite what the Constitu- the Obama years. whenever the Senate refused to give tion may say. He chose instead to use— One of the most important powers immediate and unencumbered consent or rather abuse—the recess appoint- endowed in this body by the Constitu- to his or her nominees. The advice-and- ment power to install these four nomi- tion is the requirement that nomina- consent process would become a dead nees, including two who had been nom- tions of principal officers receive the letter. The exception would swallow inated only 2 weeks before—hardly advice and consent of the Senate. The the rule, and the Senate would be de- long enough for the Senate to vet them confirmation process provides Members prived of a central tool our Nation’s thoroughly. But, of course, we were not of the Senate with a wide range of Founders specifically conferred to pre- in ‘‘the Recess of the Senate’’ that the tools—up to and including outright re- vent Executive mischief. Constitution requires to activate the fusal to confirm a nominee—in order to The Founders realized the severity of recess appointment power. Even the influence the proper execution of the this threat. They had fought royal Solicitor General admitted that a 3-day laws we pass. When aggregated, these abuses of the appointment power, as- adjournment was too short to allow the tools amount to a critical check on the serting in the Declaration of Independ- President to bypass the Senate law- workings of the executive branch. ence how the King’s government had fully. The Senate’s advice and consent rule ‘‘erected a multitude of new offices, Instead, President Obama auda- did not rise from accident—far from it. and sent hither swarms of officers to ciously claimed the power to decide for As the Supreme Court has explained, harass our people, and eat out their himself when the Senate was in recess quoting the famed historian Gordon substance.’’ As Hamilton explained in and determined that in his personal Wood, ‘‘The manipulation of official Federalist 69, ‘‘They deliberately chose opinion, our so-called pro forma ses- appointments had long been one of the not to give the President the King’s sions during this period did not really American revolutionary generation’s often-abused power to discontinue a count as sessions of the Senate, at greatest grievances against executive session of the legislature.’’ least for the purposes of the Constitu- power, because the power of appoint- So concerned were the Framers with tion’s requirements. ment to offices was deemed the most the legislature’s power to control its But during these sessions the Senate insidious and powerful weapon of 18th own sittings that the Constitution was fully capable of engaging in its century despotism.’’ gave each House the power to prevent business. Indeed, during a similar ses- The Founders’ worry about the dan- the other from adjourning for more sion the previous fall, the Senate twice gers of the Executive appointment than 3 days. In essence, the Senate and passed legislation that President power should ring true today given the House of Representatives both have Obama himself signed. We have also many of the Obama administration’s the power to prevent the recess of the used these sessions to appoint con- actions, including a radical set of Na- Senate and thereby avoid the activa- ferees, to read calendar bills, and to en- tional Labor Relations Board nominees tion of the President’s recess appoint- gage in other such activity char- who promised to tip the balance of the ment power. acteristic of the Senate operating in Board toward an extreme and divisive So when the Senate was confronted session. While the Senate planned to agenda, hurting both employers and by the prospect of an out-of-control conduct no subsequent business under employees, and a Consumer Financial National Labor Relations Board and an a unanimous consent agreement, even Protection Bureau Director nominee unchecked Consumer Financial Protec- the Obama administration admitted

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Instead, it is the In the rush to eliminate any possible means and personal motives to resist ability of the Senate to conduct busi- judicial obstacle to accountability by encroachments of the others.’’ ness if it so chooses that matters. packing the DC Circuit, the Obama ad- If this body—and constitutional gov- Faced with this reality, the Obama ministration ran roughshod over the ernment generally—are to maintain a administration even argued that the rules and traditions of this body by meaningful role in preserving liberty, Senate, by refusing to adjourn for more blowing up the filibuster. Whether we must all realize the importance of than 3 days, could not deny the Presi- through unilaterally changing the Sen- connecting the President’s unlawful dent his recess appointment power—as ate rules or abusing the recess appoint- and illegitimate attempts to assert if he was owed the opportunity to use ment power, the President and his al- power. We must use the rightful and le- this power. lies have demonstrated a willingness to gitimate constitutional authorities This argument turns basic structure work untold and permanent damage to that the Founders gave us to stand and of Presidential appointments on its the institutions of this great body and fight back. head, as if our advice-and-consent role to our constitutional system itself. This is important. This is not just a were merely an inconvenience to be With such a powerful and aggressive battle between the two sides. This is avoided rather than the organizing President, no single institution can re- not just an itty-bitty, little problem. principle of how the entire constitu- store the constitutional checks on This is one that has thwarted the in- tional process is designed to work. The President Obama’s often lawless exer- tentions of the Founders to have three Constitution does not create in the cise of power. Restoring constitutional separated powers, each with its own President an endlessly flexible power government will require great effort by duties and responsibilities, not in- to bypass Congress when he disagrees all of us: The courts, the Congress, and fringed by the other powers that dis- with us. In fact, it does exactly the op- most importantly the voting public. regard the duties and responsibilities posite: It vests in Congress both the That is why it is essential for my col- of the legislative branch. power and the responsibility to resist a leagues on both sides of the aisle to I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The President’s ill-advised policies and Ex- stand and defend the institutional pre- clerk will call the roll. The assistant ecutive overreach. rogatives of the Senate. That is every legislative clerk proceeded to call the The actions and arguments advanced Senator’s sworn duty under the Con- by the Obama administration represent roll. stitution. Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask a direct assault on the Constitution’s Many of my colleagues—even those unanimous consent that the order for division of powers between the dif- with whom I rarely agree—have the po- the quorum call be rescinded. ferent branches. This brazen power tential to be great Senators, worthy The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without grab takes President Obama’s already stewards of this institution, zealous objection, it is so ordered. audacious overreach to a new level. guardians of its prerogatives and true I applaud the Supreme Court’s will- defenders of its role in our constitu- f ingness to fulfill its constitutional ob- tional system of government. CONGRATULATING MEREDITH ligations and check this abuse of power Sadly, whether blinded by partisan MELLODY by the White House. While I agree most loyalty to the President or too inexpe- Mr. REID. Madam President, it is al- with the reasoning of Justice Scalia’s rienced to understand the Senate from ways rewarding to see people go on to concurrence, which respects the fixed any other perspective than having a bigger and better pursuits in their ca- and discernible meaning of the Con- like-minded Senate majority and reers, unless, of course, we depend on stitution’s text and its controlling President, my colleagues on the other them. And for almost my entire time power, the unanimous nature of this side of the aisle have allowed—even fa- as majority leader here in this body, decision reflects just how egregious the cilitated—this administration’s at- one of the people I have depended on is President’s action was. tempts to break down the constitu- Meredith Mellody. Isn’t that a great But those of us who care about tional checks on Executive power. Bob name, Meredith Mellody. She has been checking the Obama administration’s Byrd must be rolling over in his grave. an important part of the Democratic overreach cannot place our faith in the He would never allow the Senate’s floor staff for that entire time. courts alone, although they must play power to be as diluted and dissipated as For 8 years she has been here in the an important role. Too often this ad- it has been during this Presidency. He Senate, working late hours on the ministration has been crafty in imple- would have stood up to them. He would floor, sending me, among other things, menting its breaches of the law to have taken the Senate’s prerogatives the wrapup—she did that for a while— avoid judicial review, frequently struc- and made them very clear to this what happened during the day. It is te- turing its overreach to prevent any President and anybody else who tried dious, but it is important, and we did it plaintiff from having any legal stand- to invade the Senate’s prerogatives— every day. She has been in the cloak- ing to sue in court. This White House and I might add constitutional prerog- room making sure the wheels of this has even used its role in the legislative atives at that. body continue turning. She comes from process to advance provisions that We must all realize what is at stake. a political family. She comes, as I re- eliminate the potential for judicial re- This is not some petty turf war. As call, from Scranton. view, as it did in Dodd-Frank. And Madison warned in Federalist 47, ‘‘The Anyway, I am grateful for her hard when the courts have found legitimate accumulation of all powers, legislative, work and her dedication over the occasion to scrutinize President executive, and judiciary, in the same years. We all depend on her and have Obama’s overreach, the administration hands, whether of one, a few, or many, depended on her, and we are very has often fought to keep litigants out and whether hereditary, self-appointed, thankful for her service. of court, as in the Fast and Furious or elective, may justly be pronounced She is leaving the Senate to pursue litigation. the very definition of tyranny.’’ opportunities in the private sector, and Perhaps most disturbing is what hap- To disregard this central principle of that is important. But the main reason pened with the DC Circuit, the second constitutional government is to abol- she is leaving—that I don’t question, most important court in the land that ish the barriers protecting us from ar- anyway, recognizing this is very impor- oversees our massive regulatory state, bitrary government action and to un- tant to her, and it is probably one of the court that originally held the dermine the rule of law. the most important things she has ever President’s appointments unconstitu- We in the Congress should make no done—if not the most important—she tional. When the DC Circuit tried to apology for protecting the legal prerog- is going to get married. I have already hold the Obama administration ac- atives of the body in which we serve, congratulated her. countable to the law and the Constitu- for as Madison counseled in Federalist But it is really sad to see these peo- tion, President Obama and his allies 51: ‘‘[t]he great security against a grad- ple who have become a part of our fam- sought—in their own words—to ‘‘switch ual concentration of the several powers ily go. She is going to be successful in

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And the pressure that is on cluded important new provisions to im- again today. each of you to do this yesterday, do it prove the treatment of unaccompanied Legislating is about making tough right now, and do it sooner than you children at our border. This vital legis- choices. It is not about standing on the are capable of doing it—you have al- lation, signed into law as part of the sidelines and complaining that this so- ways been polite and never rude to Leahy-Crapo Violence Against Women lution is not perfect. It is about sup- anyone. Reauthorization Act of 2013 provides porting efforts that move this country So I am grateful to you for your serv- additional advocates and support for forward. The bipartisan legislation we ice to the Senate and, in doing that, the unaccompanied youngsters who passed had the support of businesses, your service to the country. come to our border often fleeing vio- community and faith leaders. It re- I note the absence of a quorum. lence and abuse in their country of ori- ceived support from groups ranging The PRESIDING OFFICER. The gin. I was proud when the Republican- from the chamber of commerce and clerk will call the roll. controlled House voted overwhelm- Americans for Tax Reform to law en- The assistant legislative clerk pro- ingly to support these important pro- forcement, university presidents, civil ceeded to call the roll. tections for unaccompanied minors. rights groups, and community advo- Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask But they address just one piece of a cates. Voices from across the Nation unanimous consent that the order for rapidly growing problem. To truly ad- and the political spectrum came to- the quorum call be rescinded. dress the crisis we are seeing today, gether in support of enacting long- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the Republican House must act to pass overdue reforms. objection, it is so ordered. bipartisan and comprehensive immi- I have been privileged to serve in this f gration reform. great body for nearly four decades be- Those Republican critics who claim MORNING BUSINESS cause of the trust of the people of we must first secure our border before Vermont. In my time here, I have rare- Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask the House will vote on immigration re- ly seen such commitment to an issue unanimous consent that the Senate form should actually read the bipar- as I did last year to comprehensive im- now proceed to a period of morning tisan Border Security, Economic Op- migration reform. What was initially a business, with Senators permitted to portunity, and Immigration Moderniza- proposal from the so-called Gang of 8 speak therein for up to 10 minutes tion Act that the Senate passed last went through an extensive committee each. year. The bill would double the number and floor process to allow every Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of Border Patrol agents and authorize ator to offer their input. The result objection, it is so ordered. the completion of a 700-mile wall at the was an historic bill supported by 68 f southern border. This language was a Senators from both sides of the aisle. I Republican demand during Senate con- congratulate those Senators for their IMMIGRATION REFORM sideration of the legislation. While I ANNIVERSARY hard work to pass this historic legisla- did not agree with it, I voted to author- tion. They share my belief that the sta- Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, one ize this so-called border surge because I tus quo is not an option. President year ago tomorrow, the Senate came supported the broader reform that Obama, who has called the crisis at the together to pass historic legislation to would do so much for the families and border an ‘‘urgent humanitarian situa- reform our broken immigration sys- DREAMers who contribute to the fab- tion,’’ knows that maintaining the sys- tem. We did so with a strong bipartisan ric of this Nation. Border security tem we have in place today is not an vote and after weeks of exhaustive measures take up an entire title of the option. We need a long-term plan to ad- work. The Border Security, Economic legislation, allocating billions of dol- dress the many problems in our immi- Opportunity, and Immigration Mod- lars to border security in addition to gration system and to ensure that in ernization Act would unite families, the considerable expenditures already the future we have the tools to address spur the economy, and help protect our authorized by existing law. Those crises like the one we are seeing now. borders. Above all else, this historic measures are reinforced by ‘‘triggers’’ That solution lies in passing the Sen- legislation would create an immigra- that must be satisfied before undocu- ate immigration bill. tion system that is worthy of our mented individuals may apply for per- There is still time this year to ac- American values. manent residence under the bill. These complish meaningful and historic re- Today, our system does not reflect issues were hard-fought in the Senate, form. I urge Republican leaders in the the values we hold as a nation. It is and the result was legislation that dra- House not to waste another day and to devastating that after 1 year, the matically reshaped the landscape for bring up the bipartisan Border Secu- House has yet to pass desperately need- border enforcement. So I say again, rity, Economic Opportunity, and Immi- ed immigration reform. The cost of in- those who claim we must secure our gration Modernization Act. action is all around us, from the mil- border before passing immigration re- lions of workers who are forced to live form should look at the bill this Senate f in the shadows without fully contrib- passed with broad bipartisan support a uting to our economy, to the foreign- year ago. born students who are taking their Americans have seen too much inac- ECUADORAN AMAZON OIL skills overseas when they graduate in- tion in Washington. The issue before us DRILLING stead of investing their talents here, to is too important to simply put off for Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, I the uncertainty that continues to another time. Just as House Repub- wish to call attention to a recent deci- plague our agricultural and dairy in- lican leaders set aside partisanship to sion by the Ecuadoran Government to dustries because of unstable work visa do what is right by passing the Leahy- issue a permit for oil drilling in the programs. Families are being torn Crapo Violence Against Women Act, Yasuni reserve in the Amazon region. apart by deportations, and visa appli- they should again recognize that a ma- This should raise alarm bells in the cants around the world find themselves jority of the Chamber supports passing international community for a number stuck in limbo because of our lengthy comprehensive immigration reform. of reasons. visa backlogs. However, nowhere is the Immigration reform should not be held It was not long ago that President cost of inaction more evident than in back due to partisan caucus rules that Correa was supporting a lawsuit the faces of the young children sleeping say only legislation supported by the against Chevron, citing contamination on cold floors in detention centers on majority of Republicans can be consid- that resulted from oil exploration by our border. ered. All Members, Democrats and Re- Texaco, the previous owner of the

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Every day, 3,200 kids smoke their on the rich biodiversity and indigenous 15.7 percent in 2013. In Illinois, the per- first cigarette. Every day that the FDA populations in that region. centage of students who are current fails to take action costs lives. But the Correa administration has smokers dropped by more than half be- As we move to protect kids from new now backstepped, deciding to allow the tween 1993 and 2013. threats like e-cigarettes, we also have state-run oil company Petroamazonas The FDA’s implementation of this to redouble our fight against tobacco to begin exploratory drilling. Given the law is incomplete, and it needs to act use in the military. Nearly 30 years history, one can only be concerned now to reverse worrying trends. The have passed since the first Department about the threat this poses to one of CDC reports that e-cigarette use of Defense report on high rates of to- the most biologically diverse regions in among middle and high school students bacco use among servicemembers and the world and the people who live more than doubled in 1 year, from 2011 its devastating impact on readiness, there. to 2012. The same study found that one productivity, and medical costs. While I am also disappointed by the cir- in five middle school students who re- overall rates of use have declined sig- cumstances leading up to the decision ported using e-cigarettes had never nificantly, smoking rates among serv- to begin oil production. Having failed tried conventional cigarettes. E-ciga- icemembers are nearly 20 percent high- in its far-fetched attempt to elicit con- rettes could be a gateway to nicotine er than civilian rates. The use of tributions from the international com- addiction and smoking. A new study smokeless tobacco is more than 450 munity in exchange for halting plans released in the JAMA Pediatrics goes percent higher for servicemembers than civilians. One in three military to drill in the reserve, the Correa ad- even further. This study found that smokers began doing so after enlisting. ministration is moving ahead with this middle and high school students who The Department of Defense spends used e-cigarettes were more likely to ill-conceived project. In other words, if more than $1.6 billion every year on to- smoke traditional cigarettes and less someone else won’t pay to prevent the bacco-related medical care and lost likely to quit smoking. If current Ecuadoran Government from poten- days of work, and the VA spends an ad- smoking trends continue, 5.6 million tially despoiling their own forests, ditional $5 billion a year to treat American kids will die prematurely they will drill there themselves despite chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the grave problems that occurred in from a smoking-related illness. I commend FDA for its most recent primarily caused by smoking. the past. In 1993, after reading about the dan- efforts to bring e-cigarettes, cigars, Nobody questions Ecuador’s need for gers of secondhand smoke, CAPT Stan- pipes, and other forms of tobacco under energy. Nobody doubts Ecuador’s right ley W. Bryant, commander of the to drill for oil. But we all have a re- its authority. However, FDA’s proposed U.S.S. Roosevelt, declared that his ship sponsibility to protect areas especially regulations remain dangerously silent would be smoke-free. He said, ‘‘I’m the rich in biodiversity for future genera- on one of the most pressing questions commanding officer of these kids and I tions. We also have a responsibility to of all—the marketing of these addict- can’t have them inhaling secondhand respect vulnerable indigenous cultures. ive products to children. smoke. I wouldn’t put them in the line In April, ten of my congressional col- While no country, including the United of fire. I’m not going to put them in leagues and I released a report docu- States, can claim perfection in envi- the line of smoke.’’ Captain Bryant is menting how leading e-cigarette manu- ronmental stewardship, we need to col- one of many leaders in our Armed lectively learn from our mistakes and facturers are marketing e-cigarettes to Forces who have tried to protect the avoid repeating them. young people. The industry is deploy- men and women under their command ing the same advertising techniques it f from the dangers of tobacco, but at used to hook previous generations of FAMILY SMOKING PREVENTION every turn, their efforts have come cigarette smokers. Many of these com- under fire from the tobacco industry Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I panies hired glamorous celebrities to and its allies. Even Bryant’s victory rise to mark the 5-year anniversary of push their brands through TV and was short-lived. Within the year the to- the Family Smoking Prevention and radio ads, and sponsored events with bacco industry forced in a new tobacco Tobacco Control Act. This legislation heavy social media promotion. For ex- policy that stripped ships’ captains of was a landmark in the decades-long ample, NJOY advertised its products their authority over ships’ stores and fight against the No. 1 cause of pre- during the Super Bowl, the Academy mandated that cigarettes be sold on ventable death in the United States— Awards, and on ESPN—all programs ships. tobacco use. with substantial children and teen One of the central problems is the The Family Smoking Prevention and viewership. In just 2 years, from 2012 to widespread availability of cheap to- Tobacco Control Act passed in 2009—15 2013, 6 of the surveyed companies spon- bacco products on military installa- years after Dr. Kessler, the FDA Com- sored or provided free samples at 348 tions and ships. The Department of De- missioner, began trying to regulate to- events—many geared toward youth au- fense policy requires that exchanges bacco and 45 years after the Surgeon diences. set tobacco prices 5 percent below the General’s landmark report on tobacco These e-cigarette companies have lowest local competitor. In practice, use and lung cancer. For the first time even revived cartoon characters in a these discounts are greater. A 19-year- in history, this law gave the FDA the way that calls to mind Joe Camel—the old soldier walking into a PX can buy authority to regulate the manufac- deadliest cartoon of the 20th century. a pack of Marlboro cigarettes for 25 turing, marketing, and sale of tobacco While many of these companies argue percent less, on average, than at the products. that they do not market to children, a nearest Walmart, according to a recent One express aim of the law was to re- robust analysis recently published in study in JAMA. These discounts are duce rates of tobacco use among chil- the journal Pediatrics suggests other- deadly. Extensive research shows that dren. The law achieved this by restrict- wise. Between 2011 and 2013, exposure raising tobacco prices is one of the ing sales to minors, banning flavored to e-cigarette marketing by children most effective ways to reduce use. Ef- cigarettes, banning tobacco-brand aged 12 to 17 rose 256 percent. Mr. forts to end these discounts began in sponsorships of sport and entertain- President, 24 million children saw the late 1980s, but nearly every at- ment events, banning free samples, re- these ads. Not only is the marketing tempt has been blocked due to industry stricting advertisements to children, and packaging intended to appeal to pressure. and more. young people, so is the product itself. This spring, Navy Secretary Ray The results speak for themselves. Let me read a list of e-cigarette flavors Mabus announced that he is consid- Just this month, the CDC reported that being marketed today—vivid vanilla, ering a ban on tobacco sales at all

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But fueling much of the vio- business in my home State of Illinois. hear that Secretary of Defense Chuck lence is a bloody contest for control of For example, Intel has created its Hagel was conducting a Department- these vast mineral resources. first conflict-free computer chip, while wide review of tobacco sale policies. I Most people probably don’t realize still using responsibly sourced min- urge Secretaries Hagel and Mabus to that many of the products we use and erals from Congo, and took its report- set concrete goals, policies, and wear every day, from automobiles to ing a step further by voluntarily sub- timelines—starting with an end to our cell phones and even our wedding mitting it to third-party audits. Under these discounts that cost lives just as rings, may use one of these minerals— the Conflict-Free Smelter program, the surely as do wars. and that there is a possibility it was number of international smelters oper- The Tobacco Control Act is one of mined using forced labor from an area ating free from conflict minerals con- this administration’s greatest legacies. of great violence. tinues to grow, with almost 90 smelt- I urge the administration to continue We can not begin to solve the prob- ers—40 percent of the world’s total its leadership by protecting children lems of eastern Congo without tackling smelters—being certified as conflict- from e-cigarettes and our men and a key source of funding for armed free and over 150 companies and indus- women in uniform from the harms of groups, which is the mining of conflict try associations participating in the smoking. minerals, including tin, tantalum, program. After being refined, the ori- f tungsten, and gold. We as a nation and gins of the material become difficult to as consumers, as well as industries track, as these smelters purchase ma- CONGO that use these minerals, have a respon- terials from a variety of sources. The Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I sibility to ensure that our economic smelter or refiner therefore represents rise today to talk about what this Con- activity does not support such vio- a critical point in the supply chain gress did to help one of the world’s lence. where we can look for assurances about most forgotten yet most deadly con- NGOs like the Enough Project have whether or not the material has been flicts—that in the Democratic Republic led the way in informing the American purchased from conflict-free sources. of Congo. Former Kansas Senator Sam people about what goes into the jew- Apple has confirmed that its entire Brownback invited me to eastern elry, electronics, and manufacturing tantalum supply chain is conflict free. Congo almost 10 years ago and later I equipment they wear and use. Another leader in the electronics in- returned with Senator SHERROD BROWN That is why I joined with Senators dustry has been Motorola Solutions, in 2010. Brownback and Feingold and Congress- headquartered in Schaumberg, IL. Mo- The Democratic Republic of Congo is man JIM MCDERMOTT to support legis- torola Solutions emerged early as a a nation of breathtaking natural beau- lation that would help stem the flow of company dedicated to cleaning up its ty, rich in a vast array of resources. It proceeds from illegally mined minerals supply chain, and to do so, it helped es- is also a badly broken country, weak in into those perpetuating unspeakable tablish Solutions for Hope, dedicated governance and dominated by relent- violence. That law passed almost 4 to developing a ‘‘closed-pipe’’ supply less poverty, warlords, pillaging sol- years ago. Its requirement is simple: If chain. In the Rubaya region of the diers, and horrific, almost incompre- a company registered in the United North Kivu province in the DRC, it has hensible, violence. A barbaric civil war States uses any of a small list of key done just that. Tantalum mines in spanning more than a decade in Congo minerals from the Congo (tin, tan- Rubaya were directly funding the lead- is the most lethal conflict since World talum, tungsten, and gold)—minerals er of the vicious M23 rebel group, Bosco War II. known to be involved in the conflict Ntaganda. Through persistent effort, Eastern Congo is known as the ‘‘Rape areas—then such usage must be re- diligent monitoring and the banding Capital of the World.’’ In fact, accord- ported in that company’s SEC disclo- together of other likeminded corpora- ing to the United Nations, regional war sure. Companies can also include infor- tions, those 17 mines are now certified and rape leaves an estimated 1,000 or mation showing steps taken to ensure conflict-free, and most importantly, more women assaulted every day in the the minerals are legitimately mined M23 has laid down its arms and Bosco Congo. That is 12 percent of all Congo- and sourced and that by responsibly Ntaganda stands before the Inter- lese women. sourcing these minerals, they are not national Criminal Court to face I will try to describe the city of contributing to the region’s violence. charges for the atrocities he and his Goma in eastern Congo to those who It is not a ban on using the materials comrades committed. haven’t been there. It is almost impos- or a requirement to source responsibly. According to the Enough Project’s sible. Imagine one of the poorest places Instead it was a reasonable step—a re- recent report on the impact of this leg- on Earth, where people are literally porting requirement—to shed some islation, armed groups and the Congo- starving, where they are facing the light on the issue and to encourage lese army are no longer present at two- scourge of disease, where malaria and companies using these minerals to thirds of tin, tantalum and tungsten AIDS cut short the lives of far too source them responsibly. mines surveyed in eastern Congo. And many. Imagine a nearby active vol- It took some time for the Securities as you may have seen recently, Dutch cano. Then superimpose over that the and Exchange Commission to thought- smart phone manufacturer Fairphone misfortune of ongoing war and unrest fully craft the rule for this law. And is making its products with conflict- that has ravaged the eastern part of disappointingly, as is increasingly too free raw materials. Fairphone has al- the Democratic Republic of Congo for often the case with the rulemaking ready sold 35,000 units and is hoping to years and resulted in millions of deaths process, some tried to gut the law in expand production as more consumers and unspeakable sexual violence. court. embrace conflict-free electronics. Armed militias, some left over from But the law was upheld repeatedly in Fairphone and others are leading by the genocide in Rwanda, continue to court, moved forward as enacted by example, and proving that conflict-free operate in the region, terrorizing civil- Congress. The first filing reports were is not only possible, but it can be prof- ians and inflicting horrific brutality. submitted to the SEC early this itable too. The United Nations has a 20,000-mem- month. This is a milestone. This was the whole point of the legis- ber peacekeeping force in the area with A look at these filings shows us that lation. And consumers will finally have an impressive new mandate to bring some companies have been working for an option to invest in and purchase stability, but it can only do so much. several years already to use their col- from those companies that are making The area is still very fragile, awash in lective financial incentives to foster a good-faith effort to source from this weapons, warlords, and competing re- clean and legitimate supply chains out war stricken area responsibly. gional interests. It is also rich in valu- of eastern Congo. And I want to com- I thank my many colleagues here in able minerals that are found in our mend a few of these companies for tak- the Congress on both sides of the aisle

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Supreme Court on another issue. have suffered entirely too much, and I We have already experienced that at- f sincerely believe that these efforts will tempt at control in Wyoming, where be part of the long-term solution to the the EPA tried to fine an individual up STOPPING SCHOOL TRAGEDIES quest for stability and peace in their to $75,000 per day for the pond he built Mr. LEVIN Mr. President, every country. on his private property. Mark Twain morning around our Nation, as young f once said, ‘‘in the West, whiskey is for people walk into their schools, they are drinking. Water is for fighting over.’’ I reminded of our Nation’s epidemic of RECESS APPOINTMENT DECISION urge my Western State colleagues to gun violence. The sights and sounds of Mr. ENZI. Madam President, I wish come together and make the President an American school day—lockers clos- to applaud the Supreme Court’s unani- withdraw his waters of the United ing, the morning bell—now compete mous decision that the President’s States regulation. with more disconcerting scenes: metal January 4, 2012 appointments to the We do not have to wait for the Su- detectors, security cameras, and armed NLRB were unconstitutional. As you preme Court to act on these examples guards. Students interrupt math and know, I was the Ranking Member on of executive overreach. The Congres- science lessons to participate in active the Senate Health, Education, Labor sional Review Act provides an expe- shooter drills. Parents everywhere ask and Pensions Committee in 2012, and dited procedure for us to consider a res- the same, legitimate question: Are my when these appointments were made I olution of disapproval of the Presi- kids safe in their school? expressed my concern with the admin- dent’s rules. Under the CRA, before any They are right to be concerned. On istration’s contempt for small busi- final rule can become effective it must June 10, a 15-year-old boy in Oregon nesses and the Senate’s confirmation be filed with each House of Congress brought a military-style assault rifle, and vetting process. I was also proud to and GAO. Within 60 days after Congress nine magazines of ammunition, a hand- cosign an amicus brief led by our Re- receives an agency’s rule, we can intro- gun, and a knife to his high school. publican leader against these pro- duce a resolution of disapproval to nul- There, he murdered a classmate and ex- forma session appointments. lify the rule. The CRA also guarantees changed gunfire with police before tak- The Appointments Clause of our Con- us a vote because 30 of us can sign a pe- ing his own life. Several reports have stitution provides that ‘‘the President tition to discharge the resolution from counted this as the 74th instance of a shall nominate, and by and with the Committee, and the motion to proceed shot being fired inside or near an Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall to the resolution is not subject to American school since the tragic appoint Ambassadors, other public amendment, motion to postpone, or events of December 14, 2012, when a Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the motion to proceed to other business. I mentally deranged individual stole the Supreme Court, and all other Officers hope I have 29 colleagues willing to lives of 27 people, 20 of them children, of the United States, whose appoint- join me in signing petitions to dis- at Sandy Hook Elementary School in ments are not herein otherwise pro- charge resolutions of disapproval re- Newtown, Connecticut. The only num- vided for, and which shall be estab- garding both of these rules. ber of such instances that America lished by law.’’ Today the Supreme There are also areas where the ad- should accept is zero. Court validated the Senate’s important ministration is not acting when it It does not have to continue this advice and consent role in the con- should, and I hope my colleagues will way. The Newtown shooting, along firmation process. push the administration to spend its with so many other horrific instances, These unconstitutional appointments time taking actions that help, not created overwhelming consensus are just one example of the executive hurt, America. branch overreach that Americans face Officials from the IRS, Treasury De- among Americans that Congress needs every day under this administration. In partment, and White House did not tell to act to stop this senseless gun vio- his State of the Union address, Presi- Congress when they realized IRS lence. Polls now routinely show that dent Obama said that since he is un- emails had been lost that were relevant more than 90 percent of the American able to rely on Congress to rubber to bipartisan committee investiga- public supports the passage of legisla- stamp his agenda, he intends to use ex- tions. The administration knew about tion to require simple background ecutive orders to avoid the legislative those emails for at least 2 months be- checks to be conducted on all gun process altogether. This is certainly fore the Senate Finance Committee sales. Recent reports have shown that not a new practice for him: President was informed. I urge my colleagues to 95 percent of internal medicine physi- Obama has issued more executive or- come together and insist on full disclo- cians in our Nation agree. And 76 per- ders and economically significant rules sure from the administration regarding cent of these physicians believe that and regulations than President George allegations of political targeting by gun safety legislation would ‘‘help to W. Bush, Clinton or Reagan. I hope to- the IRS. A Finance Committee hearing reduce the risk for gun-related injuries day’s Supreme Court decision will about the lost IRS emails would be an or death.’’ Organizations outside of serve as the impetus that brings my excellent step in getting to the bottom government have engaged in important colleagues together to say enough is of this issue. work to reduce gun violence in our so- enough. The administration has not approved ciety, including a recent initiative One issue we need to stand up to the the Keystone Pipeline application that spearheaded by the Brady Campaign to administration about is its war on has been pending for more than 5 years. Prevent Gun Violence that encourages coal. Earlier this month the EPA The State Department has done five re- parents to keep their kids safe by ask- issued new regulations that try to views of the project and determined ing a simple question: ‘‘Is there an un- force a backdoor cap and tax proposal that the pipeline would cause no sig- locked gun where my child plays?’’ on Americans that Congress has re- nificant environmental impacts. The But as long as Congress continues to jected. Senators on both sides of the pipeline would create about 42,000 jobs. ignore the American people, the funda- aisle realized a couple of years ago that Our Energy Committee has passed leg- mental problems remain. Today, in coal is one of our best sources of en- islation to build the pipeline. A bipar- places all around our Nation, a con- ergy and that cap and tax was an ex- tisan group of at least 55 Senators say victed felon, a domestic abuser, a dan- tremely expensive and bad idea. I urge they want to build the pipeline. I urge gerously mentally ill individual, or a those Senators to come together again that group to come together and insist confused and angry teenager can still and make the President withdraw his the President let the pipeline go for- buy a firearm from an unlicensed deal- cap and tax regulation. ward. er without undergoing any sort of Another issue we need to stand up to These are not the only areas where background check. And at almost any the President about is his attempt to the President has acted when he should time, a mentally ill young person can

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In January 1777, Congress commis- initiative was led by the Student Non- through school hallways wondering if sioned publisher Mary Katherine God- violent Coordinating Committee, the doors and windows are thick dard to produce a new broadside of the SNCC, with the support of the Council enough. Or where communities turn on Declaration of Independence that listed of Federated Organizations, COFO, their televisions to tragic news, day the individuals who signed it. which included the National Associa- after day, and have the same thought: And so, here we are 238 years later, tion for the Advancement of Colored ‘‘That could be us next time.’’ preparing once again to celebrate the People, NAACP, the Congress of Racial It is long past time for Congress to birth of our Nation and the document Equality, referred to in this preamble live up to our responsibility to protect that proclaimed it. We will have appro- as the CORE, and the Southern Chris- the American people. I urge my col- priate celebrations from the National tian Leadership Conference, SCLC. leagues to take up and pass urgently Mall to small towns across America. Thousands of students and activists needed, commonsense legislation to re- We will gather with families and participated in 2-week orientation ses- duce gun violence in our society. The friends in communities large and small sions in preparation for the voter reg- American people deserve nothing less. to relax and refresh ourselves. And we istration drive in Mississippi. In 1962, f will reflect on the blessings of liberty at 6.7 percent of the State’s Black pop- ulation, Mississippi had one of the low- INDEPENDENCE DAY that have been bequeathed to us. We must never take those blessings for est percentages of Black registered Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, on granted. Americans have fought and voters in the country. June 7, 1776, Virginian Richard Henry died to defend them and people around Tragically, three civil rights volun- Lee introduced a motion in the Second the world have fought and died to ob- teers lost their lives in their attempts Continental Congress to declare the 13 tain them. to secure voting rights for Blacks. An- American colonies’ independence from We cannot calculate what we owe to drew Goodman was a White 20-year-old Great Britain. Four days later, Con- Thomas Jefferson and the Committee anthropology major from Queens Col- gress established a committee—the of Five. But, as Abraham Lincoln sum- lege who volunteered for the Freedom Committee of Five—to draft a state- moned all Americans in 1863 at Gettys- Summer project. James Chaney was a ment proclaiming and justifying Amer- burg, we can dedicate ourselves to the 21-year-old Black man from Meridian, ican independence. The Committee ‘‘great task remaining before us . . . MS, who became a civil rights activist, consisted of John Adams (Massachu- that this nation, under God, shall have joining the CORE in 1963 to work on setts), Benjamin Franklin (Pennsyl- a new birth of freedom—and that gov- voter registration and education. Mi- vania), Thomas Jefferson (Virginia), ernment of the people, by the people, chael ‘‘Mickey’’ Schwerner was a 24- Robert Livingston (New York), and for the people, shall not perish from year-old White man from Brooklyn, Roger Sherman (Connecticut) and as- the earth.’’ The stakes are high, for as NY, who was a CORE field secretary in signed the duty of writing the first President Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mississippi and a veteran of the civil draft to Thomas Jefferson. The Com- remarked in his fireside chat on May rights movement. mittee left no minutes so we aren’t 26, 1940, ‘‘We defend and build a way of On the morning of June 21, 1964, the sure how many iterations of the docu- life, not for America alone, but for all three men left the CORE office in Me- ment were drafted before the Com- mankind.’’ That is our unique and sol- ridian, MS, and set out for Longdale, mittee presented the final version to emn responsibility as Americans, and MS, where they were to investigate the Congress on June 28, 1776—an action our cherished privilege. recent burning of the Mount Zion immortalized by the artist John Trum- I wish all of my colleagues, my fellow Methodist Church, a Black church that bull in a painting that hangs in the Marylanders, and all Americans a had been functioning as a freedom Capitol Rotunda. happy and safe Fourth of July. school to promote education and voter On Monday, July 1, 1776, the Com- f registration. The three civil rights mittee of the Whole debated the Lee workers were beaten, shot, and killed Resolution. Jefferson wrote that they 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDOM by members of the Ku Klux Klan, after were ‘‘exhausted by a debate of nine SUMMER AND CIVIL RIGHTS ACT being turned over by local police. hours, during which all the powers of OF 1964 The national uproar in response to the soul had been distended with the Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I these brave men’s deaths, which oc- magnitude of the object.’’ The Com- wish to commemorate the 50th anni- curred shortly before enactment of the mittee of the Whole voted 9–2 to adopt versary of Freedom Summer and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, helped build the Lee Resolution. The following Civil Rights Act of 1964, and to talk for the momentum and national consensus day—July 2, 1776—Congress heard the a few minutes about how Senators can necessary to bring about passage of the report of the Committee of the Whole work together to make this a more per- Voting Rights Act of 1965. and declared the sovereign status of fect Union and guarantee equal justice So as we celebrate the anniversaries the American colonies. The Declara- under the law to all Americans. of these landmarks pieces of civil tion of Independence was given its sec- Freedom Summer was a campaign in rights legislation, we are reminded ond reading before Congress adjourned Mississippi to register Black voters that there is more work to be done. As for the day. On July 3, 1776, the Dec- during the summer of 1964. In 1964, former Senator Ted Kennedy used to laration received its third reading and most Black voters were disenfranchised say, ‘‘Civil rights is the great unfin- final edits. The text’s formal adoption by law or practice in Mississippi, not- ished business of America.’’ was deferred until the following morn- withstanding the 15th Amendment to One year ago this week the Supreme ing—July 4, 1776. That evening, the the Constitution, which was ratified in Court issued its decision in Shelby Committee of Five reconvened to pre- 1870. The 15th Amendment provides County v. Holder, which struck down pare the final ‘‘fair copy’’ of the docu- that ‘‘the rights of citizens of the section 4 of the Voting Rights Act, in- ment, which was delivered to the 29- United States to vote shall not be de- validating the coverage formula that year-old Irish immigrant printer John nied or abridged by . . . any State on determines which jurisdictions are sub- Dunlap, with orders from John Han- account of race, color, or previous con- ject to the preclearance provisions of cock to print ‘‘broadside’’ copies. dition of servitude.’’ the act. Dunlap worked into the night setting On January 23, 1964, the States rati- Congress must act to reverse the er- the type and running off 200 or so fied the 24th Amendment to the Con- roneous decision by the Supreme Court broadside sheets—now known as the stitution, which provides that ‘‘the which overturned several important

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Congress which was signed into law by President welcome these steps, I believe that overwhelmingly reauthorized the Vot- George W. Bush. Congress is now work- Congress should take stronger action ing Rights Act in 2006 after building an ing on legislation to revitalize the VRA now to remedy this particular problem. extensive record that made a compel- after recent Supreme Court decisions The legislation would restore voting ling case for the continued need to pro- curtailed its reach. rights to prisoners after their release tect minority voters from discrimina- In 2014, I am concerned that there are from incarceration. It requires that tion. I strongly agree with Justice still several areas where the legacy of prisons receiving Federal funds notify Ginsburg’s dissent that ‘in truth, the Jim Crow laws and State disenfran- people about their right to vote in Fed- evolution of voting discrimination into chisement statutes lead to unfairness eral elections when they are leaving more subtle second-generation barriers in Federal elections. First, State laws prison, sentenced to probation, or con- is powerful evidence that a remedy as governing the restoration of voting victed of a misdemeanor. effective as preclearance remains vital rights vary widely throughout the The legislation is narrowly crafted to to protect minority voting rights and country, such that persons in some apply to Federal elections, and retains prevent backsliding.’ ’’ I am deeply dis- States can easily regain their voting the States’ authorities to generally es- appointed that the Court put voting rights, while in other States persons ef- tablish voting qualifications. This leg- rights in jeopardy by ignoring reality fectively lose their right to vote per- islation is consistent with congres- and disregarding the power of Congress manently. Second, these State dis- sional authority under the Constitu- to enforce the 15th Amendment of the enfranchisement laws have a dispropor- tion and voting rights statutes. I am pleased that this legislation has Constitution by appropriate legisla- tionate impact on racial and ethnic mi- been endorsed by a large coalition of tion. norities. Third, this patchwork of public interest organizations, including I am pleased that the Judiciary Com- State laws results in the lack of a uni- civil rights and reform organizations; mittee held a hearing this week on po- form standard for eligibility to vote in religious and faith-based organizations; tential legislative responses to the Su- Federal elections, and leads to an un- and law enforcement and criminal jus- preme Court’s decision in Shelby Coun- fair disparity and unequal participa- tice organizations. ty v. Holder, and I hope Congress can tion in Federal elections based solely In particular I want to thank the take up and pass a legislative fix before on residence. Finally, studies indicate Brennan Center for Justice, the ACLU, the midterm elections. that former prisoners who have voting the Leadership Conference on Civil and Congress should also take up and rights restored are less likely to re- Human Rights, and the NAACP for pass the Democracy Restoration Act, offend, and disenfranchisement hinders their work on this legislation. DRA, S. 2235, which I have introduced. their rehabilitation and reintegration This legislation is designed to reduce The Democracy Restoration Act would into their community. recidivism rates and help reintegrate restore voting rights in Federal elec- In 35 States, convicted individuals ex-prisoners back into society. When tions to approximately 5.8 million citi- may not vote while they are on parole. prisoners are released, they are ex- zens who have been released from pris- In 11 States, a conviction can result in pected to obey the law, get a job, and on and are back living in their commu- lifetime disenfranchisement. Several pay taxes as they are rehabilitated and nities. States require prisoners to seek discre- reintegrated into their community. After the Civil War, Congress enacted tionary pardons from Governors, or ac- With these responsibilities and obliga- and the States ratified the 15th Amend- tion by the parole or pardon board, in tions of citizenship should also come ment, which provides that ‘‘the right of order to regain their right to vote. Sev- the rights of citizenship, including the citizens of the United States to vote eral States deny the right to vote to right to vote. shall not be denied or abridged by the individuals convicted of certain mis- In 2008, President George W. Bush United States or by any State on ac- demeanors. States are slowly moving signed the Second Chance Act into law, count of race, color, or previous condi- to repeal or loosen many of these bar- after overwhelming approval and tion of servitude. The Congress shall riers to voting for ex-prisoners. strong bipartisan support in Congress. have power to enforce this article by An estimated 5,850,000 citizens of the The legislation expanded the Prison appropriate legislation.’’ United States, or about 1 in 40 adults in Re-Entry Initiative, by providing job Unfortunately, many States passed the United States, currently cannot training, placement services, transi- laws during the Jim Crow period after vote as a result of a felony conviction. tional housing, drug treatment, med- the Civil War to make it more difficult Of the 5,850,000 citizens barred from ical care, and faith-based mentoring. for newly freed slaves to vote in elec- voting, only 25 percent are in prison. At the signing ceremony, President tions. Such laws included poll taxes, By contrast, 75 percent of the disen- Bush said: ‘‘We believe that even those literacy tests, and disenfranchisement franchised reside in their communities who have struggled with a dark past measures. while on probation or parole after hav- can find brighter days ahead. One way Some disenfranchisement measures ing completed their sentences. Ap- we act on that belief is by helping applied to misdemeanor convictions proximately 2,600,000 citizens who have former prisoners who have paid for and in practice could result in lifetime completed their sentences remain dis- their crimes. We help them build new disenfranchisement, even for individ- enfranchised due to restrictive State lives as productive members of our so- uals that successfully reintegrated into laws. In six states—Alabama, Florida, ciety.’’ their communities as law-abiding citi- Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, and The Democracy Restoration Act is zens. Virginia—more than 7 percent of the fully consistent with the goals of the Shortly thereafter Congress enacted total population is disenfranchised. Second Chance Act, as Congress and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which Studies show that a growing number the States seek to reduce recidivism swept away numerous State laws and of African-American men, for example, rates, strengthen the quality of life in procedures that had denied African will be disenfranchised at some point our communities and make them safer, Americans and other minorities their in their life, partly due to mandatory and reduce the burden on taxpayers. constitutional right to vote. For exam- minimum sentencing laws that have a More recently, in a February 2014 ple, the act outlawed the use of lit- disproportionate impact on minorities. speech, Attorney General Eric Holder eracy or history tests that voters had Latino citizens are disproportionately called on elected officials to reexamine to pass before registering to vote or disenfranchised as well. disenfranchisement statutes and enact casting their ballot. Congress has addressed part of this reforms to restore voting rights. The act specifically prohibits States problem by enacting the Fair Sen- I urge Congress to continue the fight from imposing any ‘‘voting qualifica- tencing Act to partially reduce the sen- to protect and expand civil rights in

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A testament to their commitment strive to make this a more perfect excellent example of an organization is the Department of Defense Deploy- union. that is helping veterans here and now. ment Health Clinical Center in Be- f This organization, located in thesda, MD, which has developed an in- Brookeville, provides therapeutic tensive, 3-week, multi-disciplinary POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS working dogs to veterans and service- treatment program called The Special- DISORDER AWARENESS DAY members, and it also conducts research ized Care Program. This program is de- Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I that strives to further improve upon signed for servicemembers experi- wish to speak on behalf of our service the positive effects that these service encing PTSD or experiencing difficul- men and women suffering from Post- animals have on the veterans and serv- ties readjusting to life upon redeploy- Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. icemembers. The Warrior Canine Con- ment after serving in Operations IRAQ Tomorrow—June 27—is National Post- nection has helped countless veterans or ENDURING FREEDOM. This pro- Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness relieve the symptoms of post-trau- gram is for patients who have had Day, so designated by the U.S. Senate matic stress, enabling them to regain other treatments for PTSD, or perhaps in a unanimous action 2 years ago. I their status as healthy and productive depression, but who continue to experi- am calling on all of my colleagues in members of our society. ence symptoms that interfere with this body to redouble our efforts to I am not at all surprised that these their ability to function. help veterans and servicemembers who servicemembers and veterans have In light of the upcoming July 4 holi- are struggling with PTSD each and bounced back wonderfully after being day, providing assistance to veterans every day. I remain committed to pro- treated for their post-traumatic stress. who have served our Nation so dili- vide all necessary assistance to people If a soldier, sailor, airmen or Marine is gently must be a priority. As we cele- who have this problem as the result of able to excel on the battlefield, then I brate our Independence Day, we must their faithful military service because see no reason why that same person also address the needs of those who it is one of the solemn obligations we should not be able to excel in the class- have defended our liberty and have al- have as a nation. For this reason I sup- room, in a hospital, or in the board- lowed it to thrive. Without the men ported Senator HEITKAMP’s bi-partisan room. I refuse to believe that our vet- and women who fought for the United resolution designating June as Na- erans and servicemembers are ‘‘dam- States’ freedom in 1776 and those who tional Post-Traumatic Stress Dis- aged goods’’ because of their military bravely do so today, our country sim- order—PTSD—Awareness Month. service. ply would not exist. With this in mind, With the military drawdown cur- One only needs to look at our history we as Americans ought to support our rently underway, I am concerned that to see that our society benefits greatly veterans to the best of our abilities and our Nation will not adequately address when we provide our veterans and serv- present them with the necessary assist- the PTSD-related issues that many of icemembers with the assistance they ance and resources they may require. our veterans and servicemembers face. need to transition successfully to civil- Whether we succeed in this endeavor I find it deeply troubling that, on aver- ian life. During World War II, Amer- will be a significant measure of our Na- age, 22 veterans commit suicide every ican servicemembers encountered some tion’s fidelity towards our veterans and day. Furthermore, veterans who have of the most difficult combat conditions its moral character. I am committed to post-traumatic stress are at greater in human history. Yet when World War making sure this population receives risk for drug abuse and alcoholism. The II veterans returned home, did they be- treatment for post-traumatic stress, abuse of these substances often come a burden to their nation because should they need it. The United States amounts to a form of a self-medication of those combat experiences? Not at is the strongest nation in the world be- because the servicemember or veteran all. Returning World War II veterans cause of our veterans and servicemem- is unable or unwilling to seek help. spearheaded the work that made our bers. We owe it to bring them back I strongly believe that Post-Trau- country more prosperous than it had home not just in body, but in mind and matic Stress Disorder Awareness Day ever been. Veterans can be the engine spirit, as well. is an important step in highlighting to a great economy that sustains a f these issues. Our challenge is to help flourishing middle class. I believe every veteran suffering from these in- World War II veterans were able to suc- RWANDA visible wounds seek help and cope with ceed in the civilian workforce because Mr. MENENDEZ. Madam President, their very real injury. There is a per- after the war, they returned to a soci- rising from the ashes of the 1994 geno- ceived stigma that makes veterans re- ety that understood and genuinely re- cide, the Rwandan people can be proud luctant to seek help and feeds negative spected their military service. of the progress their country has made perceptions which can cause employers This week I had the privilege of vis- over the past two decades. Through not to hire veterans. Educating vet- iting the Veterans Health Care System reconciliation and resilience, Rwanda erans and the public about this afflic- in Baltimore, MD. America cannot has entered a new phase of economic tion and the support networks avail- break our promise to those who have growth and is working to protect civil- able will bring to light a very real and sacrificed so much to protect our great ians in other countries through its deadly epidemic among servicemem- Nation. We have seen bipartisan vital contributions to global peace- bers. Too often we say ‘‘thank you’’ to progress toward correcting the sys- keeping missions. The world has servicemembers and veterans without temic problems facing our veterans’ cheered these successes, but today we really knowing what we are thanking health care system, and I am encour- have cause for concern. them for, because we don’t bother to aged by the additional staff and re- To cement its legacy as a world lead- understand their struggles. Addressing sources being deployed in Baltimore. er and model for development, there is this disconnect would make a world of Most Maryland veterans are receiving in Rwanda today a clear need to ensure difference in helping this population quality health care at world-class fa- space for a thriving civil society—a mitigate the effects of post-traumatic cilities close to home. But the wounds hallmark of any democracy. I am deep- stress. inflicted by this national breach of ly troubled by reports of shrinking The work being done today to ad- trust will take more time to heal as we space for dissenting voices. Rwanda’s dress this issue proves that post-trau- renew and fulfill our commitment to domestic human rights movement has matic stress does not have to be a per- care for the health and well-being of been profoundly constrained by a com- manently disabling condition. Within our veterans. bination of intimidation and stig- my own State of Maryland, organiza- I am continually in awe of the ex- matization, threats, harassment, arbi- tions such as Fort Detrick’s Army traordinary men and women serving at trary arrests and detentions, infiltra- Medical Research & Materiel Command the Walter Reed National Military tion, and administrative obstacles. The are making amazing advances in devel- Medical Center who make it their daily government’s actions to censor domes- oping post-traumatic stress treatments mission to provide the highest level of tic and international human rights

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:43 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26JN6.105 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4145 groups appear to be part of a broader Dylan was born November 07, 1990, in Jordan was born in Elk City, OK on pattern of intolerance of criticism. Tulsa, OK. His father Jeff Johnson said February 12, 1988, and later moved to In 2013, the United States, the United Dylan ‘‘had aspired to military service Ripley, OK. While attending Ripley Kingdom, the United Nations Human for years and dressed as a soldier for High School, he was a member of the Rights Council, Amnesty Inter- Halloween six years running.’’ After baseball team, National Honor Society, national, and Freedom House all ex- Dylan graduated from Jenks High 4–H, and served as Student Council pressed concern over the interference School, he joined the military in Au- president. He was concurrently en- of the Rwandan Government in deter- gust 2009, largely inspired by the men rolled and graduated from the Okla- mining the leadership of the Rwandan on both sides of his family who served homa School of Science and Math. As League for the Promotion and Defense with the military during World War II an active member of the Hillcrest Bap- of Human Rights, one of the last re- and Korea. tist Church, he was very involved with maining independent advocacy organi- After completing basic training at the youth group and enjoyed spending zations in the country. This has effec- Fort Knox, KY, Dylan was assigned to time serving others on various mission tively curtailed domestic civil society the 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regi- trips. initiatives to monitor human rights ment, 2d Brigade Combat Team, 1st After graduating as class valedic- abuses. Cavalry Division in Fort Hood, TX. torian from Ripley High School in 2006, In June of this year, the U.S. State Specialist Johnson departed on Me- he fulfilled a dream he had from the Department cited its deep concern over morial Day 2011 for his first overseas age of 8 as he was accepted to the U.S. the arrest and disappearance of dozens deployment and arrived in Iraq June 2. Military Academy at West Point. Jor- of Rwandan citizens over a period of 2 On June 26, 2011, Dylan tragically died dan spent 4 years at West Point, major- months, citing incommunicado deten- of injuries he sustained when insur- ing in mechanical engineering. Friend tion and a lack of due process, as well gents attacked his armored vehicle Caleb Eytcheson said Jordan ‘‘wanted as the threatening of journalists. with an improvised explosive device. to be the best, and he knew West Point Also in June, Human Rights Watch, One other soldier in the vehicle was is where they trained the best. He HRW, an organization that has worked killed alongside of Dylan. wanted to serve his country,’’ he said. on Rwanda for more than 20 years and ‘‘Dylan possessed a kind spirit and Jordan joined the Army in January documented the 1994 genocide, was ac- was a bit reserved in my world lit- 2011, serving as an infantryman. After cused by the Ministry of Justice of po- erature class,’’ said teacher, Ron completing training at Fort Benning, litical bias and collaboration with the Acebo. ‘‘We all ache for the loss of this GA he was assigned to 1st Battalion, Democratic Forces for the Liberation young life and grieve with his family. 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade of Rwanda, FDLR, some of whose mem- As teachers, we all hold hopes and Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, dreams for our students. We do not bers participated in the genocide and Fort Drum, NY. On May 5, 2011, Jordan know what he could have achieved but committed horrific human rights deployed to Afghanistan. abuses in eastern Democratic Republic we are humbled that he had made the Doug Scott, assistant principal of of Congo, DRC. These accusations come supreme sacrifice for his country. . . . Ripley High School said Morris was in- and that is how he will be remem- in the wake of a May HRW critique of telligent, had a great sense of humor bered.’’ the Rwandan Government’s actions, in- and was very popular in school. ‘‘He A memorial service was held July 6, showed his unselfish side by going cluding forced disappearances, and dis- 2011, at Kirk of the Hills Church in overseas,’’ Scott said. count HRW’s constant critique of the Tulsa, OK and he was buried at Arling- Jordan’s baseball coach, Donnie Hoff- FDLR’s egregious human rights record ton National Cemetery on August 9, man said: ‘‘The world is not as good a in the DRC. HRW, the last independent 2011. international organization based in At a ceremony on his birthday in place, when you lose people with the Kigali speaking out against human 2013, the State of Oklahoma dedicated character that he was. The legacy he rights abuses, appears at increasing to his memory the bridge on U.S. 75 leaves behind was the way he led his risk of not being able to do its job, and across Polecat Creek, just south of life, the character, the discipline, the perhaps even of being shut down. Main Street in Jenks, OK. A sign read- dedication, the honor.’’ Jordan was buried August 20, 2011 at Rwanda’s past should not be used as ing ‘‘Specialist Dylan Johnson Memo- an excuse to suppress free speech and rial Bridge’’ was emplaced on the Palmer Marler Funeral Home in Still- independent reporting in Rwanda structure, and his father asked those water, OK. Jordan is survived by his parents today. Dissent is an important tool for gathered to remember Oklahoma’s Brett and Nita (Faber) Morris of Still- citizens in holding their elected leaders other fallen soldiers when they cross it. accountable. Peaceful, law-abiding in- Dylans’s military honors include the water; two brothers Levi James and dividuals and organizations should not Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, the Jesse Isaac Morris of Stillwater; grand- be labeled as conspirators or enemies Army Good Conduct Medal, the Na- parents Wilma Faber, of Tulsa, James of state because they question the gov- tional Defense Service Medal, and the and Patricia Morris, of Broken Arrow; ernment. Freedom of expression and Iraqi Campaign Medal with Combat numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and due process are rights that should ex- Service Star. friends, as well as his former West tend to all Rwandans and its visitors— In addition to his father, Dylan is Point classmates and fellow soldiers in including journalists, human rights ad- survived by his mother Joy Sehl; his the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regi- vocates, opposition members, and ev- stepmother Lynda Johnson; two sis- ment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th eryday citizens alike. ters, Alexandra Johnson and Kathryn Mountain Division. Rwanda has made great strides, but Sehl; and two stepsisters, Brittany Today we remember Army SPC Jor- there is still work to do. As Rwanda Dinan and Brooke Dinan. All are of dan M. Morris, a young man who loved faces its newest challenges, the United Tulsa, OK. his family and country, and gave his States stands with its people and re- Today we remember Army SPC life as a sacrifice for freedom. mains committed to their success. Dylan J. Johnson, a young man who SPECIALIST JOSHUA M. SEALS f loved his family and country and gave Madam President, I also wish to re- his life as a sacrifice for freedom. member the life and sacrifice of a re- HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES SPECIALIST JORDAN M. MORRIS markable young man, Army SPC Josh- SPECIALIST DYLAN J. JOHNSON Madam President, I now wish to re- ua M. Seals. Specialist Seals died Au- Mr. INHOFE. Madam President, I member the life and sacrifice of a re- gust 16, 2011 of non-combat injuries at wish to remember the life and sacrifice markable young man, Army SPC Jor- Forward Operating Base Lightening in of a remarkable young man, Army SPC dan M. Morris. Along with 4 other sol- Paktika Province, Afghanistan, in sup- Dylan J. Johnson. Dylan died 3 years diers, Jordan died August 11, 2011 of in- port of Operation Enduring Freedom. ago today, June 26, 2011, of injuries suf- juries he sustained from an improvised He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, fered from an improvised explosive de- explosive device in Kandahar Province, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry vice in Diyala Province, Iraq, in sup- Afghanistan, in support of Operation Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Na- port of Operation New Dawn. Enduring Freedom. tional Guard.

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It has since undergone renovation rabbits. previously deployed to Iraq from March but still stands proudly today where in He joined the military as a truck to June 2011. the bell tower hangs a famed Revere driver in 2008 while still in high school. In May 2013, James wrote on his Bell which will ring forth in celebra- Aunt Trina Seals said ‘‘his mother and Facebook page ‘‘I am proud to carry tion of Unity on July 11, 2014. father served in the Army, and he felt the legacy of my family. We are war- Unity is an example of a quintessen- it was just something he wanted to riors at heart that fight against all tial New Hampshire town whose citi- do.’’ odds to protect those who need us. ‘‘My thoughts and prayers go out to There is nothing else that I would rath- zens embody everything that it means the Seals family and friends,’’ said Maj. er be doing with my life.’’ to be great Americans. So today we Gen. Myles Deering, Oklahoma’s adju- James was laid to rest at Fort Sill honor the 250th anniversary of Unity, tant general. ‘‘As we mourn his loss in National Cemetery, Elgin, OK on Octo- NH. We commend its citizens and rec- the days ahead, we will be forever hon- ber 3, 2013. He was posthumously ognize their accomplishments, their ored and proud that he chose to serve awarded the Purple Heart and the love of country, and their spirit of his country and the people of Okla- Army Commendation Medal of Valor. independence. But more importantly, homa in the National Guard.’’ Today we remember Army SPC we look forward to the next 250 years Principal Larry Shackelford de- James T. Wickliff-Chacin, a young man and the great things this town will scribed him as a great student and a who loved his family and country, and have to offer.∑ wonderful young man with a bright gave his life as a sacrifice for freedom. outlook. f f A memorial and burial service was TRIBUTE TO ANDREA FOUBERG held August 27, 2011 at Greenwood Cem- RECOGNIZING WILD TOUCH Mr. THUNE. Madam President, today etery in Porter, OK. TAXIDERMY Specialist Seals is survived by his I recognize Andrea ‘‘Andi’’ Fouberg, parents Rhonda and Stanley; wife communications director in my Wash- ∑ Mr. RISCH. Madam President, more Andrina; and siblings Jeremy, Sarah ington, DC office, for over 9 years of and more small businesses across and James. hard work she has done for me, my America have started to pursue oppor- Today we remember Army SPC Josh- staff, and the State of South Dakota. tunities outside of our borders by ex- ua M. Seals, a young man who loved Andi is a native of Letcher, SD, and tending their markets globally. Ac- his family and country, and gave his is a graduate of South Dakota State cording to the Small Business Adminis- life as a sacrifice for freedom. University, SDSU. During her time tration, almost 96 percent of consumers working in the Senate, Andi has SPECIALIST JAMES T. WICKLIFF-CHACIN reside outside of the United States. worked as deputy State director, dep- Madam President, I pay tribute to a The benefits to small businesses that uty communications director, and as true American hero, Army SPC James export are compelling. According to a communications director. On July 7, T. Wickliff-Chacin of Edmond, OK who report by the Institute for Inter- 2014 Andi will become the president and died on September 20, 2013 serving our national Economics, U.S. exporting chief executive officer at the SDSU nation in Pul-E-Alam, Afghanistan. firms grow 2 to 4 percent faster in em- Alumni Association. ploying than their nonexporting coun- Specialist Wickliff-Chacin was assigned I extend my sincere thanks and ap- terparts, offer better opportunities for to 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regi- preciation to Andi for nearly a decade advancement, expand their annual ment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Fort of dedicated work she has done and Stewart, GA. wish her continued success in the years total sales faster, and are nearly 8.5 James died at Brook Army Medical to come. percent less likely to go out of busi- Center in San Antonio, TX of injuries ness. f sustained when an improvised explo- Today, I would like to recognize one sive device detonated near his dis- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS such U.S. small business that has expe- mounted patrol during combat oper- rienced growth in revenues and em- ations in Pul-E-Alam, Afghanistan on ployment because they have pursued August 12, 2013. He was 22 years old. UNITY, NEW HAMPSHIRE exporting opportunities across the Born February 18, 1991 in Venezuela, ∑ Ms. AYOTTE. Madam President, I globe. Wild Touch Taxidermy in Merid- James moved to Oklahoma with his wish to honor the town of Unity, NH. ian, ID, a small business dedicated to family in 2006. He graduated from Ed- This great American community is quality products, has achieved an out- mond Santa Fe High School in 2010. celebrating the 250th anniversary of its standing reputation both domestically After graduation, he enlisted as an in- founding, and I am proud to recognize and overseas. fantryman in the Army in June 2010 this historic event. and arrived at his unit in October 2010. Located in Sullivan County in the Licensed since 1985, Wild Touch Taxi- ‘‘He had a good future,’’ his father western part of the State, the town of dermy specializes in custom taxidermy said. ‘‘He had all the scores to go to Unity includes the villages of Unity, for customers who desire a unique and whatever college he wanted.’’ But East and West Unity, and Quaker City. high-quality trophy. Family owned and James wanted to join the Army. The origins of Unity date back to 1753 operated by Kelly and Sharon Adams, Friends said he was proud of his service when the territory then known as Wild Touch Taxidermy lives up to their even before he graduated from high Buckingham was chartered through a motto, ‘‘We Do It All.’’ The small taxi- school. series of grants from New Hampshire dermy business offers a high-quality ‘‘I remember him as a young man Governor Benning Wentworth and the way to preserve and display trophy ani- who very much wanted to go into the Massachusetts government. Unfortu- mals of all sizes and from any country, military,’’ said his former high school nately, this grew territorial tension including skull mounts, old mounts, principal Jason Brown. The following among the local residents, so in 1764 tan hides, and clean skulls. Wild Touch year, before graduation, James had the town of Unity was formally incor- Taxidermy operates in a federally ap- asked ahead of time if the school was porated. Today Unity is home to ap- proved facility with U.S. Department going to do anything to recognize stu- proximately 1,700 New Hampshire resi- of Agriculture permission, allowing dents who would be serving in the mili- dents who take great pride in living them to receive restricted and out-of- tary. ‘‘I told him he would have to wait their lives as their town name intended country imports and enabling them to but he was in for a surprise,’’ Brown them to, in unity. expand their business internationally.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26JN6.108 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4147 To bolster its success, Wild Touch Between 2001 and 2013, the creative school district. Over the years, Jones Taxidermy took full advantage of ex- leadership in your community has County has received $750,273 in Harkin port assistance through the Idaho De- worked with me to secure funding in grants. Similarly, schools in Jones partment of Commerce, which con- Jones County worth over $870,000 and County have received funds that I des- nected the business to Taiwanese buy- successfully acquired financial assist- ignated for Iowa Star Schools for tech- ers through its trade office in Taipei. ance from programs I have fought hard nology totaling $82,973. The business’s exposure to the Asian to support, which have provided more Agricultural and rural development: market allowed them to expand the than $5.6 million to the local economy. Because I grew up in a small town in business to China. Wild Touch Taxi- Of course, one of my favorite memo- rural Iowa, I have always been a loyal dermy was also provided grant funds ries of working together is the commu- friend and fierce advocate for family through the Small Business Adminis- nity’s work to secure funding through farmers and rural communities. I have tration’s State Trade and Export Pro- the Federal Emergency Management been a member of the House or Senate motion Program, which seeks to grow Agency for programs I fought for to Agriculture Committee for 40 years— the number of U.S. small businesses mitigate and prepare for natural disas- including more than 10 years as chair- that export their goods and services to ters and provide safety equipment and man of the Senate Agriculture Com- foreign buyers. The additional aid for 2 training for firefighters. mittee. Across the decades, I have years allowed the owners to attend sev- Among the highlights: championed farm policies for Iowans eral trade shows and trade missions in Disaster mitigation and prevention: that include effective farm income pro- Taiwan and China, which resulted in a In 1993, when historic floods ripped tection and commodity programs; strong, progressive conservation assist- boost to the business’s profitability through Iowa, it became clear to me ance for agricultural producers; renew- and international presence. Utilizing that the national emergency-response able energy opportunities; and robust STEP grants, Wild Touch Taxidermy’s infrastructure was woefully inadequate economic development in our rural actual export sales for year one lever- to meet the needs of Iowans in flood- communities. Since 1991, through var- aged a return on investment of 15 to 1 ravaged communities. I went to work ious programs authorized through the and actual export sales for year two le- dramatically expanding the Federal farm bill, Jones County has received veraged a return on investment of 74 to Emergency Management Agency’s haz- more than $687,000 from a variety of 1, with anticipation of more sales in ard mitigation program, which helps farm bill programs. the international market. communities reduce the loss of life and property due to natural disasters and Disability rights: Growing up, I loved With 29 years of experience, Wild and admired my brother Frank, who Touch Taxidermy has achieved a rep- enables mitigation measures to be im- plemented during the immediate recov- was deaf. But I was deeply disturbed by utation of excellence both domestically the discrimination and obstacles he and internationally. Wild Touch Taxi- ery period. Disaster relief means more than helping people and businesses get faced every day. That is why I have al- dermy’s dedication to quality, persist- ways been a passionate advocate for ence in pursuing new opportunities, back on their feet after a disaster, it means doing our best to prevent the full equality for people with disabil- and their efficient use of export assist- ities. As the primary author of the same predictable flood or other catas- ance have allowed their business to Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA, trophe from recurring in the future. catapult to the next level. I congratu- and the ADA Amendments Act, I have The hazard mitigation program that I late Kelly and Sharon Adams and wish had four guiding goals for our fellow helped create in 1993 provided critical them an abundance of success in the citizens with disabilities: equal oppor- ∑ support to Iowa communities impacted future. tunity, full participation, independent by the devastating floods of 2008. Jones f living, and economic self-sufficiency. County has received over $2.9 million Nearly a quarter century since passage JONES COUNTY, IOWA to remediate and prevent widespread of the ADA, I see remarkable changes ∑ Mr. HARKIN. Madam President, the destruction from natural disasters. in communities everywhere I go in strength of my State of Iowa lies in its Keeping Iowa communities safe: I Iowa—not just in curb cuts or closed vibrant local communities, where citi- also firmly believe that our first re- captioned television, but in the full sponders need to be appropriately zens come together to foster economic participation of people with disabilities trained and equipped, able to respond development, make smart investments in our society and economy, folks who to both local emergencies and to state- to expand opportunity, and take the at long last have the opportunity to wide challenges such as the meth- initiative to improve the health and contribute their talents and to be fully amphetamine epidemic. During the well-being of residents. Over the dec- included. These changes have increased mid-to-late 1990’s, cities in Jones Coun- ades, I have witnessed the growth and economic opportunities for all citizens revitalization of so many communities ty received $311,465 in Community Ori- of Jones County, both those with and across my State. And it has been deep- ented Policing Services grants. Also, without disabilities. And they make us ly gratifying to see how my work in since 2001, Jones County’s fire depart- proud to be a part of a community and Congress has supported these local ef- ments have received over $985,443 for country that respects the worth and forts. firefighter safety and operations equip- civil rights of all of our citizens. I have always believed in account- ment. This is at least a partial accounting ability for public officials, and this, my School grants: Every child in Iowa of my work on behalf of Iowa, and spe- final year in the Senate, is an appro- deserves to be educated in a classroom cifically Jones County, during my time priate time to give an accounting of that is safe, accessible, and modern. in Congress. In every case, this work my work across four decades rep- That is why, for the past decade and a has been about partnerships, coopera- resenting Iowa in Congress. I take half, I have secured funding for the in- tion, and empowering folks at the pride in accomplishments that have novative Iowa Demonstration Con- State and local level, including in been national in scope—for instance, struction Grant Program—better Jones County, to fulfill their own passing the Americans with Disabil- known among educators in Iowa as dreams and initiatives. And, of course, ities Act and spearheading successful Harkin grants for public schools con- this work is never complete. Even after farm bills. But I take a very special struction and renovation. Across 15 I retire from the Senate, I have no in- pride in projects that have made a big years, Harkin grants worth more than tention of retiring from the fight for a difference in local communities across $132 million have helped school dis- better, fairer, richer Iowa. I will always my State. tricts to fund a range of renovation and be profoundly grateful for the oppor- Today, I would like to give an ac- repair efforts—everything from updat- tunity to serve the people of Iowa as counting of my work with leaders and ing fire safety systems to building new their Senator.∑ residents of Jones County to build a schools. In many cases, these Federal f legacy of a stronger local economy, dollars have served as the needed in- better schools and educational oppor- centive to leverage local public and WAYNE COUNTY, IOWA tunities, and a healthier, safer commu- private dollars, so it often has a tre- ∑ Mr. HARKIN. Madam President, the nity. mendous multiplier effect within a strength of my State of Iowa lies in its

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26JN6.046 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S4148 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 26, 2014 vibrant local communities, where citi- That is why, for the past decade and a contribute their talents and to be fully zens come together to foster economic half, I have secured funding for the in- included. These changes have increased development, make smart investments novative Iowa Demonstration Con- economic opportunities for all citizens to expand opportunity, and take the struction Grant Program—better of Wayne County, both those with and initiative to improve the health and known among educators in Iowa as without disabilities. And they make us well-being of residents. Over the dec- Harkin grants for public schools con- proud to be a part of a community and ades, I have witnessed the growth and struction and renovation. Across 15 country that respects the worth and revitalization of so many communities years, Harkin grants worth more than civil rights of all of our citizens. across my State. And it has been deep- $132 million have helped school dis- This is at least a partial accounting ly gratifying to see how my work in tricts to fund a range of renovation and of my work on behalf of Iowa, and spe- Congress has supported these local ef- repair efforts—everything from updat- cifically Wayne County, during my forts. ing fire safety systems to building new time in Congress. In every case, this I have always believed in account- schools. In many cases, these Federal work has been about partnerships, co- ability for public officials, and this, my dollars have served as the needed in- operation, and empowering folks at the final year in the Senate, is an appro- centive to leverage local public and State and local level, including in priate time to give an accounting of private dollars, so it often has a tre- Wayne County, to fulfill their own my work across four decades rep- mendous multiplier effect within a dreams and initiatives. And, of course, resenting Iowa in Congress. I take school district. Over the years, Wayne this work is never complete. Even after pride in accomplishments that have County has received $109,597 in Harkin I retire from the Senate, I have no in- been national in scope—for instance, grants. Similarly, schools in Wayne tention of retiring from the fight for a passing the Americans with Disabil- County have received funds that I des- better, fairer, richer Iowa. I will always ities Act and spearheading successful ignated for Iowa Star Schools for tech- be profoundly grateful for the oppor- farm bills. But I take a very special nology totaling $90,000. tunity to serve the people of Iowa as pride in projects that have made a big Agricultural and rural development: their Senator.∑ difference in local communities across Because I grew up in a small town in f my State. rural Iowa, I have always been a loyal Today, I would like to give an ac- friend and fierce advocate for family NEVADA NATIONAL GUARD counting of my work with leaders and farmers and rural communities. I have ∑ Mr. HELLER. Madam President, residents of Wayne County to build a been a member of the House or Senate today I wish to recognize the Nevada legacy of a stronger local economy, Agriculture Committee for 40 years— National Guard’s 45th Detachment of better schools and educational oppor- including more than 10 years as chair- the Operational Support Airlift Agen- tunities, and a healthier, safer commu- man of the Senate Agriculture Com- cy, DET 45 OSAA, located at Reno- nity. mittee. Across the decades, I have Stead airport. On June 6th, this unit Between 2001 and 2013, the creative championed farm policies for Iowans departed for Joint Base Bagram, Af- leadership in your community has that include effective farm income pro- ghanistan, where they will be serving worked with me to secure funding in tection and commodity programs; for the next 9 months. Wayne County worth over $100,000 and strong, progressive conservation assist- While tensions continue to rise in the successfully acquired financial assist- ance for agricultural producers; renew- Middle East, I am both humbled and ance from programs I have fought hard able energy opportunities; and robust honored that these brave men and to support, which have provided more economic development in our rural women are willing to go into harm’s than $23 million to the local economy. communities. Since 1991, through var- way to put the needs of our country be- Of course, one of my favorite memo- ious programs authorized through the fore their own. We owe our respect and ries of working together is the great farm bill, Wayne County has received gratitude to these soldiers, who are work that the Wayne County Public more than $20 million from a variety of sacrificing so much to defend our free- Health Department has done to secure farm bill programs. doms. The DET 45 OSAA unit has a wellness funding to improve the health Keeping Iowa communities safe: I flawless reputation for providing safely and lives of its residents. also firmly believe that our first re- executed flight operations both nation- Among the highlights: sponders need to be appropriately ally and internationally without any Wellness and health care: Improving trained and equipped, able to respond accidents for the past 20 years, which the health and wellness of all Ameri- to both local emergencies and to state- has earned them a spot among the top cans has been something I have been wide challenges such as, for instance, 10 units for the past 10 years. I, along passionate about for decades. That is the methamphetamine epidemic. Since with my fellow Nevadans are honored why I fought to dramatically increase 2001, Wayne County’s fire departments that the DET 45 OSAA Unit call Ne- funding for disease prevention, innova- have received over $850,000 for fire- vada home. We as a nation are fortu- tive medical research, and a whole fighter safety and operations equip- nate to have men and women, like range of initiatives to improve the ment. those in the DET 45 OSAA unit, to health of individuals and families not Disability rights: Growing up, I loved serve and protect us. only at the doctor’s office but also in and admired my brother Frank, who The Nevada National Guard’s 45th our communities, schools, and work- was deaf. But I was deeply disturbed by Detachment plays an integral role places. I am so proud that Americans the discrimination and obstacles he within the Operational Support Airlift have better access to clinical preven- faced every day. That is why I have al- Agency’s mission by providing high tive services, nutritious food, smoke- ways been a passionate advocate for priority, short notice fixed wing air free environments, safe places to en- full equality for people with disabil- transport support to passengers and gage in physical activity, and informa- ities. As the primary author of the cargo for all components and members tion to make healthy decisions for Americans with Disabilities Act and of the Department of Defense. DET 45 themselves and their families. These the ADA Amendments Act, I have had OSAA has supported many missions efforts not only save lives, they will four guiding goals for our fellow citi- both nationally and abroad. From 2003 also save money for generations to zens with disabilities: equal oppor- to 2010 the unit flew missions in Cuba come thanks to the prevention of cost- tunity, full participation, independent in support of Special Forces oper- ly chronic diseases, which account for living, and economic self-sufficiency. ations, and were deployed to Iraq and a whopping 75 percent of annual health Nearly a quarter century since passage Kuwait supporting Operation Enduring care costs. I am pleased that Wayne of the ADA, I see remarkable changes Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and County has recognized this important in communities everywhere I go in the United States Africa Command. issue by securing more than $100,000 for Iowa—not just in curb cuts or closed The DET 45 OSAA unit has also sup- community wellness activities. captioned television, but in the full ported ground forces by flying an intel- School grants: Every child in Iowa participation of people with disabilities ligence, surveillance and reconnais- deserves to be educated in a classroom in our society and economy, folks who sance mission with the King Air 300 se- that is safe, accessible, and modern. at long last have the opportunity to ries Medium Altitude Reconnaissance

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I would like to thank the courageous ensure they receive the quality care Shortly after graduating from Officer men and women in DET 45 OSAA for they have earned and deserve. I remain Candidate School, he deployed to Korea their contributions to the United committed to upholding this promise and served as an infantry platoon lead- States of America and to freedom-lov- for our veterans and servicemembers in er. Following his deployment, Colonel ing nations around the world. Their Nevada and throughout the Nation. I Bahr volunteered for U.S. Army Spe- service to our country and their brav- am very pleased that veterans service cial Forces and went on to serve with ery and dedication to their families organizations like Squadbay are com- the 5th Special Forces Group (Air- and communities earn all of these he- mitted to ensuring that the needs of borne) in Vietnam. There, he was as- roes a place among the outstanding our veterans are being met. signed as the commander of Forward men and women who have valiantly de- Today, I ask my colleagues and all Operating Base 3, Khe Sanh, leading fended our Nation. Nevadans to join me in recognizing elements of Military Assistance Com- I ask my colleagues and all Nevadans Squadbay, an organization whose mis- mand Vietnam—Studies and Observa- to join me in recognizing and thanking sion is both noble and charitable. Their tions Group, MACVSOG. these heroes for their selfless service commitment to helping rehabilitate MACVSOG was tasked with con- both at home and abroad. May they our veterans by giving them an outlet ducting highly classified operations have another successful mission and a to embark on humanitarian aid mis- throughout Southeast Asia during the safe return home.∑ sions in a positive life-changing sce- Vietnam war. This highly decorated f nario is admirable, and I wish them the unit was responsible for gathering crit- best of luck in all of their future en- ical intelligence throughout the con- RECOGNIZING SQUADBAY deavors.∑ flict and was so effective that the ∑ Mr. HELLER. Madam President, f North Vietnamese had to divert tens of today I wish to recognize a veterans REMEMBERING MICHAEL GEORGE thousands of troops in an attempt to volunteer program within Las Vegas counter MACVSOG operations. Con- ∑ Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, on known as Squadbay for their continued sequently, MACVSOG’s casualty rates June 24, my hometown of Detroit and dedication to help their fellow service- were higher than any American unit the State of Michigan lost a great members transition back from the bat- since the American Civil War. friend and public servant. Indeed, the tlefield to their communities. This Only the best and most highly skilled loss of Michael George at the age of 81 unique program comprised of Marine commanders were involved with was a tremendous loss for all those who Corps combat veterans provides re- MACVSOG. During Colonel Bahr’s time admire hard work, dedication, gen- cently discharged veterans with a mis- with MACVSOG, he commanded for- erosity, and commitment to making sion, which uses newly acquired battle- ward operating bases at Phu Bai, field skills, and provides housing and the world a better place. The son of immigrants, Mike was Kontum, and Khe Sanh. Colonel Bahr other resources. was responsible for dozens of reconnais- There is no way to adequately thank best known to many through his suc- cessful business ventures. He built a sance teams and special reaction forces the men and women who lay down that often worked clandestinely in their lives for our freedoms, but the small, family-owned dairy business into Melody Farms, one of the largest enemy occupied territory with limited founders and volunteers at Squadbay support. It is difficult to fully articu- have developed a way to assist our Na- and most successful dairy producers and distributors in the country. late the risk incurred by Colonel Bahr tion’s veterans in need by affording Had that been his only endeavor, we and his men, or the difficulty of their them various ways to use their train- would have called Mike’s life well- missions, as they heroically served our ing to benefit others. I commend this lived. But Mike was more than a busi- Nation. organization’s continued dedication to nessman. He became a leader in De- Colonel Bahr commanded MACVSOG, serving Marine combat veterans need- troit’s Chaldean community. FOB–3 during the height of the siege at ing to process traumatic experiences Chaldeans—Catholics originating Khe Sanh in 1968. Under constant bom- while simultaneously affecting a posi- mainly from Iraq—settled in large bardment, Colonel Bahr’s reconnais- tive change in the lives of those in need numbers in Detroit along with other sance teams were given full authority of humanitarian assistance. Squadbay immigrants from the Middle East. to operate outside the compound dur- was founded by Lu Lobello, a brave Mike was deeply proud of his Chaldean ing what would become one of the larg- veteran living in Las Vegas who real- heritage. He helped found the Chaldean est battles of the Vietnam war. Colonel ized the importance of having a mis- Iraqi Association of Michigan, and Bahr’s unit, in concert with a large sion after returning home from combat chaired the Chaldean Federation of contingent of U.S. Marines, fought to in Baghdad. Lu serves as a shining ex- America. He helped hundreds of prevent the North Vietnamese units ample of putting one’s community be- Chaldean-owned businesses to grow. from overrunning the combat base at fore oneself. And as religious minorities came under Khe Sanh. With its first mission in 2013 to the increasing persecution in the Middle Later in the conflict, Colonel Bahr Philippines after Typhoon Yolanda, East, he became a leader in helping to organized and led a force to relieve an Squadbay’s service extends far beyond settle endangered Iraqi Christians in American operating base at Da Nang our Nation’s borders. By allowing vet- the United States. after it came under assault by North erans the ability to continue using Mike didn’t just serve the Chaldean Vietnamese sappers on August 22 and their combat training in a new envi- community. He was passionately com- 23, 1968. The North Vietnamese attack ronment, with a new mission that mir- mitted to Detroit and its rebirth. He on Da Nang was the single deadliest rors the values of their military experi- served on countless charitable founda- day for U.S. Army Special Forces dur- ence, Squadbay is working to create a tion boards and supported a host of ing the war. Colonel Bahr’s relief effort seamless transition to civilian life for worthy causes. and subsequent pursuit of remaining our veterans. By providing a safe and Mike George was a walking, talking enemy personnel was critical in gain- social space for combat veterans to personification of the American ing full control of the base and saving come together and the opportunity to Dream. He was a friend to the city of American lives. embark on humanitarian aid missions, Detroit. He was a friend to me. Barbara In early 1961, while visiting Fort they are affording these brave men and and I join Mike’s legion of friends in Bragg, President Kennedy stated, ‘‘The women an opportunity to work through Michigan and around the country ex- Green Beret is a symbol of excellence, any issues brought on by experiencing tending our condolences to his wife a badge of courage, a mark of distinc- combat. Najat, and his family and friends.∑ tion in the fight for freedom.’’ COL

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Cur- thank him.∑ SR. rently, she is attending the Creighton f University where she is majoring in ac- ∑ Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, I counting. She is a dedicated worker TRIBUTE TO HUGH MCVEY wish to honor Mr. Herman Dillon, Sr., who has been committed to getting the ∑ Mrs. MCCASKILL. Madam President, who passed away on Friday, May 23, most out of her experience. I wish to congratulate Hugh McVey on 2014. Mr. Dillon, Senior was the tribal I extend my sincere thanks and ap- his retirement and to thank him for his council chairman of the Puyallup Tribe preciation to Emma for all of the fine many years of leadership and service to of Indians in my home State of Wash- work she has done and wish her contin- the field of labor. For over 40 years, ington and at the time of his passing ued success in the years to come.∑ Hugh has been a champion of workers’ had dedicated an astounding 35 years f rights and has fought tirelessly to im- to the tribal council. TRIBUTE TO KODY KYRISS prove the lives of Missouri’s workers Mr. Dillon, Senior served his tribe and their families. It is my pleasure to and his country throughout his life. He ∑ Mr. THUNE. Madam President, today honor him today. joined the Navy Reserves at 17, at the I recognize Kody Kyriss, an intern in A native of St. Louis, MO, Hugh tail end of World War II. Following 4 my Washington, DC office, for all the comes from a working family of 11 chil- years in the Navy Reserves, he was hard work he has done for me, my dren. His family’s strong labor back- drafted by the Army and served for 2 staff, and the State of South Dakota. ground encouraged him to get involved. years guarding the port and prisoner of Kody is a graduate of Menno High His uncle Duke was president of the war camps in Puson during the Korean School in Menno, SD. This fall he will be attending law school at the Univer- Missouri AFL–CIO for many years war. Of course, his life of service did sity of South Dakota. He is a dedicated until Hugh succeeded him in 1999. Hugh not end there, and he was first elected worker who has been committed to get- considered his father and uncle his to the Puyallup Tribal Council in 1971. In the time since he was first elected to ting the most out of his experience. closest friends and respected their ad- I extend my sincere thanks and ap- the tribal council, Mr. Dillon, Senior vice and support. preciation to Kody for all of the fine experienced a number of historical Hugh attended Southern Illinois Uni- work he has done and wish him contin- versity Edwardsville. While there, he changes. He saw his fellow tribal mem- ued success in the years to come.∑ became involved with the operating en- bers get arrested for exercising their gineers and was the group steward and treaty-protected right to fish in the f later chief steward for Local 148 out of Puyallup River, and on February 12, TRIBUTE TO KELSEY LUCKHURST Collinsville, IL. He then became the 1974, Judge Boldt of the U.S. District ∑ Mr. THUNE. Madam President, today business agent and assistant business Court for the Western District of Wash- I recognize Kelsey Luckhurst, an in- manager for the same local. ington issued a decision affirming the tern in my Washington, DC office, for After his time with the operating en- rights of Washington treaty tribes to all the hard work she has done for me, gineers, McVey worked for Union Elec- take up to half of the harvestable fish my staff, and the State of South Da- tric, now Ameren, for 23 years and in Washington State fishing waters. Of kota. joined Operating Engineers Local 1148 course, he also served on the tribal Kelsey is a graduate of Clark High in 1974. In 1997, Hugh relocated to Jef- council as the tribe experienced a time School in Clark, SD. Currently, she is ferson City, when he was elected execu- of great economic development and di- attending Northern State University, tive vice president of the Missouri versification of their business interests where she is majoring in political AFL–CIO. In 1999, he was elected Presi- in an effort to set themselves on a path science and history. She is a dedicated dent, and served for 17 years before his to economic sustainability. worker who has been committed to get- retirement this July. I had the pleasure of working with ting the most out of her experience. During Hugh’s tenure as president of Mr. Dillon, Senior throughout my time I extend my sincere thanks and ap- the Missouri AFL–CIO, the organiza- in the Senate. I was always impressed preciation to Kelsey for all of the fine tion was instrumental in advocating by his leadership, integrity, and dedi- work she has done and wish her contin- for the union rights Executive order, cation to the Puyallup people. He was ued success in the years to come.∑ the Affordable Care Act, and the ‘‘Made their champion on issues from health f in Missouri’’ jobs package. Hugh’s ef- care to the construction of a new tribal TRIBUTE TO ALEXA MOELLER fective leadership shaped the Missouri justice center. He also led by example, ∑ Mr. THUNE. Madam President, today AFL–CIO into the outstanding organi- earning his GED when he was 50 years I recognize Alexa Moeller, an intern in zation it is today. As president, Hugh old and fostering children in his home. my Washington, DC office, for all the continued to attend local meetings and Even into his ninth decade of life, Mr. hard work she has done for me, my Dillon, Senior continued to advocate listened to workers’ concerns. He effec- staff, and the State of South Dakota. tively recruited candidates for local of- for his tribal community and was dedi- Alexa is a graduate of Watertown fices and worked with legislators on cated to solutions that would help his High School in Watertown, SD. Cur- pending legislation that would impact Tribe better themselves. rently, she is attending the University the worker. Hugh considers the labor Washington State and our country of South Dakota where she is majoring movement his life’s work, never a job. lost a great tribal leader in May, and I in political science and criminal jus- Hugh is completely dedicated to ensur- am grateful I had the opportunity to tice. She is a dedicated worker who has ing that workers get a fair day’s pay work with Mr. Dillon, Senior and advo- been committed to getting the most and reasonable benefits. His passion to cate on the Puyallup Tribe’s behalf in out of her experience. help working families is unparalleled. Washington, DC. My thoughts are with I extend my sincere thanks and ap- Hugh and his wife Peggy have three Darlene Dillon, Mr. Dillon, Senior’s, preciation to Alexa for all of the fine daughters: Megan, Maureen, and Col- wife of over 40 years, his 12 children, work she has done and wish her contin- leen. I know they will enjoy the oppor- the children whose lives he changed ued success in the years to come.∑ through fostering, his entire extended tunity to spend more time with him. f It is my pleasure to honor my friend family, and the Puyallup Tribe of Indi- Hugh McVey today. His dedicated lead- ans. We are all better for having known TRIBUTE TO DEREK OLSON ership has improved the quality of the him and will work to carry his legacy ∑ Mr. THUNE. Madam President, today workplace for Missourians. He has forward.∑ I recognize Derek Olson, an intern in

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He is a dedicated f worker who has been committed to get- As in executive session the Presiding ting the most out of his experience. Officer laid before the Senate messages MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME I extend my sincere thanks and ap- from the President of the United The following bill was read the first preciation to Derek for all of the fine States submitting sundry nominations time: work he has done and wish him contin- which were referred to the appropriate S. 2562. A bill to provide an incentive to ued success in the years to come.∑ committees. businesses to bring jobs back to America. f (The messages received today are f printed at the end of the Senate pro- ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED WARRIORS AND QUIET WATERS ceedings.) FOUNDATION f The Secretary of the Senate reported ∑ Mr. WALSH. Madam President, I that on today, June 26, 2014, she had wish to recognize the remarkable work MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE presented to the President of the of the Warriors and Quiet Waters Foun- RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT United States the following enrolled dation. ENROLLED BILL SIGNED bill: Located in Bozeman, MT, the War- Under the authority of the order of S. 1681. An act to authorize appropriations riors and Quiet Waters Foundation the Senate of January 3, 2013, the Sec- for fiscal year 2014 for intelligence and intel- helps reintegrate combat-injured vet- retary of the Senate, on June 25, 2014, ligence-related activities of the United erans and active servicemembers upon during the adjournment of the Senate, States Government and the Office of the Di- received a message from the House of rector of National Intelligence, the Central their return from deployment through Intelligence Agency Retirement and Dis- fly fishing and other high-quality Representatives announcing that the ability System, and for other purposes. therapeutic recreation throughout Speaker had signed the following en- f Southwest Montana. rolled bill: As the Senate’s only Iraq war combat S. 1681. An act to authorize appropriations EXECUTIVE AND OTHER veteran, I know firsthand the cost of for fiscal year 2014 for intelligence and intel- COMMUNICATIONS war. Men and women who were injured ligence-related activities of the United The following communications were in combat pay a price for the rest of States Government and the Office of the Di- laid before the Senate, together with rector of National Intelligence, the Central their lives. Our Nation must now heal Intelligence Agency Retirement and Dis- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- a new generation of American heroes ability System, and for other purposes. uments, and were referred as indicated: that carry with them wounds that are The enrolled bill was subsequently EC–6235. A communication from the Chair- both visible and invisible. signed during the session of the Senate man and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Cred- it Administration, transmitting, pursuant to As a nation, we took our citizens and by the President pro tempore (Mr. turned them into the best warriors the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Organiza- LEAHY). world has ever seen. Now, it is time we tion; Disclosure to Shareholders; Disclosure take those warriors and turn them f to Investors in System-wide and Consoli- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE dated Bank Debt Obligations of the Farm back into citizens. Credit System; Advisory Vote’’ (RIN3052– In 2007, the Warriors and Quiet At 3:38 p.m., a message from the AD00) received in the Office of the President Waters Foundation left shore with 14 House of Representatives, delivered by of the Senate on June 19, 2014; to the Com- wounded veterans of the wars in Iraq Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- and Afghanistan to drop a line in one announced that the House has passed estry. of Montana’s pristine rivers. the following bills, in which it requests EC–6236. A communication from the Acting Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and The goal was to build hope, facilitate the concurrence of the Senate: camaraderie, and find serenity through Readiness), transmitting a report on the ap- H.R. 6. An act to provide for expedited ap- proved retirement of Lieutenant General Mi- fly fishing. That is exactly what they proval of exportation of natural gas to World chael R. Moeller, United States Air Force, accomplished. Trade Organization countries, and for other and his advancement to the grade of lieuten- Commanded by retired Marine Col. purposes. ant general on the retired list; to the Com- Eric Hastings and Dr. Volney Steele, H.R. 4899. An act to lower gasoline prices mittee on Armed Services. Warriors and Quiet Waters has pro- for the American family by increasing do- EC–6237. A communication from the Direc- vided over 300 veterans and their mestic onshore and offshore energy explo- tor, Facilities Services Directorate, Depart- ration and production, to streamline and im- ment of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to spouses a fly fishing experience com- prove onshore and offshore energy permit- plete with world-class guides on some law, the Facilities Services Directorate/Pen- ting and administration, and for other pur- tagon Renovation and Construction Program of our Nation’s blue ribbon streams. poses. Office (PENREN) annual report; to the Com- But, the mission is not complete. f mittee on Armed Services. More than 50,000 American service- EC–6238. A communication from the Asso- members have been injured in combat MEASURES REFERRED ciate General Counsel for Legislation and over the past 13 years, and thousands The following bill was read the first Regulations, Office of the Secretary, Depart- more suffer from post-traumatic stress and the second times by unanimous ment of Housing and Urban Development, and traumatic brain injuries as a result consent, and referred as indicated: transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of of their service to our Nation. H.R. 4899. An act to lower gasoline prices a rule entitled ‘‘Removal of Regulations for the American family by increasing do- Transferred to the Consumer Financial Pro- The Warriors and Quiet Waters Foun- tection Bureau’’ (RIN2501–AD67) received in dation has identified a model for the mestic onshore and offshore energy explo- ration and production, to streamline and im- the Office of the President of the Senate on difficult reintegration process that so June 24, 2014; to the Committee on Banking, many of our young veterans will be prove onshore and offshore energy permit- ting and administration, and for other pur- Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC–6239. A communication from the Assist- going through as a result of a decade of poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- ant Director for Regulatory Affairs, Office of war. ural Resources. Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Their commitment to those who f served so bravely on our behalf is more Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Burmese Sanctions than commendable—it is inspiring and MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR Regulations’’ (31 CFR Part 537) received in is a strong example of how we can ful- the Office of the President of the Senate on fill our Nation’s responsibility to those The following bill was read the sec- June 23, 2014; to the Committee on Banking, who have served.∑ ond time, and placed on the calendar: Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular Charles Taylor; to the Committee on Bank- EC–6250. A communication from the Direc- 2005–75, Small Entity Compliance Guide’’ ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, (FAC 2005–75) received in the Office of the EC–6241. A communication from the Sec- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- President of the Senate on June 24, 2014; to retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the Committee on Homeland Security and ant to law, a six-month periodic report on titled ‘‘Revisions to the Export Provisions of Governmental Affairs. the national emergency with respect to the Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Rule’’ EC–6260. A communication from the Senior transnational criminal organizations that ((RIN2050–AG68) (FRL No. 9911–84–OSWER)) Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- was declared in Executive Order 13581 of July received in the Office of the President of the tion Policy, General Services Administra- 24, 2011; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- Senate on June 24, 2014; to the Committee on tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ing, and Urban Affairs. Environment and Public Works. port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition EC–6251. A communication from the In- EC–6242. A communication from the Chair- Regulation; Limitation on Allowable Gov- spector General of the Department of Health man and President of the Export-Import ernment Contractor Compensation Costs’’ Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Part D Plans Gen- (RIN9000–AM75) received in the Office of the port on the competitiveness of the export fi- President of the Senate on June 24, 2014; to nancing services for the period from January erally Include Drugs Commonly Used by Dual Eligibles: 2014 (OEI–05–14-00170)’’; to the the Committee on Homeland Security and 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013; to the Governmental Affairs. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Committee on Finance. EC–6261. A communication from the Assist- Affairs. EC–6252. A communication from the Direc- ant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security EC–6243. A communication from the Sec- tor, Office of Regulations and Reports Clear- Administration, Department of Labor, trans- retary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to ance, Social Security Administration, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule law, a report concerning operations at the mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ninety-Day Waiting Period Limi- Naval Petroleum Reserves for fiscal year entitled ‘‘Changes to Scheduling and Appear- tation’’ (RIN1210–AB61) received in the Office 2013; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- ing at Hearings’’ (RIN0960–AH37) received of the President of the Senate on June 24, ural Resources. during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- EC–6244. A communication from the Acting fice of the President of the Senate on June 2014; to the Committee on Health, Education, Director of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear 20, 2014; to the Committee on Finance. Labor, and Pensions. Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pur- EC–6253. A communication from the Assist- EC–6262. A communication from the Acting suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Serv- ‘‘Reliability Assurance Program’’ (NRC–2013– ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to ices, Department of Education, transmitting, 0123) received in the Office of the President law, the semiannual report on the continued pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled compliance of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, of the Senate on June 23, 2014; to the Com- ‘‘Final Priorities, Requirement, and Defini- Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan with the 1974 mittee on Environment and Public Works. tions; Innovative Approaches to Literacy EC–6245. A communication from the Chief Trade Act’s freedom of emigration provi- (IAL) Program’’ (CFDA No. 84.215G); to the of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, sions, as required under the Jackson-Vanik Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Amendment; to the Committee on Finance. Pensions. EC–6254. A communication from the Assist- Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–6263. A communication from the Chair- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and man, Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Com- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the Status for the Northern Mexican Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14–059); to port relative to the memorial construction; Gartersnake and Narrow-headed the Committee on Foreign Relations. to the Committee on Rules and Administra- Gartersnake’’ (RIN1018–AY23) received in the EC–6255. A communication from the Assist- tion. Office of the President of the Senate on June ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- EC–6264. A communication from the Staff 23, 2014; to the Committee on Environment ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Director, U.S. Sentencing Commission, and Public Works. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2013 An- EC–6246. A communication from the Chief ment to the International Traffic in Arms nual Report and Sourcebook of Federal Sen- of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, Regulations: United States Munitions List tencing Statistics; to the Committee on the Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Category XI (Military Electronics), and Judiciary. Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Other Changes’’ (RIN1400–AD25) received dur- EC–6265. A communication from the Acting report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened of the President of the Senate on June 20, Readiness), transmitting a report on the ap- Species Status for Ivesia webberi’’ (RIN1018– 2014; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. proved retirement of Admiral William H. AZ12) received in the Office of the President EC–6256. A communication from the Senior McRaven, Jr., United States Navy, and his of the Senate on June 23, 2014; to the Com- Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- advancement to the grade of admiral on the mittee on Environment and Public Works. tion Policy, General Services Administra- retired list; to the Committee on Armed EC–6247. A communication from the Chief tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Services. of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the EC–6266. A communication from the Acting Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2005–75, Introduction’’ (FAC 2005–75) received report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Readiness), transmitting a report on the ap- in the Office of the President of the Senate proved retirement of Lieutenant General Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation on June 24, 2014; to the Committee on Home- of Critical Habitat for Ivesia webberi’’ Howard B. Bromberg, United States Army, land Security and Governmental Affairs. and his advancement to the grade of lieuten- (RIN1018–AZ57) received in the Office of the EC–6257. A communication from the Senior ant general on the retired list; to the Com- President of the Senate on June 23, 2014; to Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- mittee on Armed Services. the Committee on Environment and Public tion Policy, General Services Administra- Works. tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- EC–6267. A communication from the Assist- EC–6248. A communication from the Direc- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition ant Administrator, National Ocean Service, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Regulation; EPEAT Items’’ (RIN9000–AM71) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- received in the Office of the President of the tration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Senate on June 24, 2014; to the Committee on report of a rule entitled ‘‘U.S. Integrated titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Ocean Observing System; Regulations to mentation Plans; Oregon: Infrastructure Re- fairs. Certify and Integrate Regional Information quirements for the 2008 Lead National Ambi- EC–6258. A communication from the Senior Coordination Entities’’ (RIN0648–ZA94) re- ent Air Quality Standards’’ (FRL No. 9912– Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- ceived in the Office of the President of the 55–Region 10) received in the Office of the tion Policy, General Services Administra- Senate on June 24, 2014; to the Committee on President of the Senate on June 24, 2014; to tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. the Committee on Environment and Public port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition EC–6268. A communication from the Presi- Works. Regulation; Contracting with Women-Owned dent of the United States to the President EC–6249. A communication from the Direc- Small Business Concerns’’ (RIN9000–AM59) Pro Tempore of the United States Senate, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, received in the Office of the President of the transmitting, consistent with the War Pow- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Senate on June 24, 2014; to the Committee on ers Act, a report relative to the deployment ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- of certain U.S. forces to Iraq; to the Com- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- fairs. mittee on Foreign Relations.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:09 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JN6.012 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4153 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ject to the nominee’s commitment to mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- respond to requests to appear and tes- mental Affairs. The following reports of committees By Mrs. HAGAN: were submitted: tify before any duly constituted com- mittee of the Senate. S. 2542. A bill to clarify the effect of State By Ms. LANDRIEU, from the Committee statutes of repose on the required com- on Appropriations, without amendment: (Nominations without an asterisk mencement date for actions under the Com- S. 2534. An original bill making appropria- were reported with the recommenda- prehensive Environmental Response, Com- tions for the Department of Homeland Secu- tion that they be confirmed.) pensation, and Liability Act of 1980; to the rity for the fiscal year ending September 30, f Committee on Environment and Public 2015, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 113– Works. 198). INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND By Mrs. SHAHEEN: By Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, from JOINT RESOLUTIONS S. 2543. A bill to support afterschool and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and out-of-school-time science, technology, engi- Urban Affairs: The following bills and joint resolu- neering, and mathematics programs, and for Report to accompany S. 2244, a bill to ex- tions were introduced, read the first other purposes; to the Committee on Health, tend the termination date of the Terrorism and second times by unanimous con- Education, Labor, and Pensions. Insurance Program established under the sent, and referred as indicated: By Mr. JOHANNS (for himself and Mrs. Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, and for By Mr. FLAKE (for himself, Mr. FISCHER): other purposes (Rept. No. 113–199). MCCAIN, Mr. RISCH, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. S. 2544. A bill to authorize early repayment By Ms. LANDRIEU, from the Committee JOHNSON of Wisconsin, Mr. COATS, of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation on Energy and Natural Resources, without Mr. JOHANNS, and Mr. THUNE): within the Northport Irrigation District in amendment: S. 2533. A bill to require the Administrator the State of Nebraska; to the Committee on S. 2554. An original bill to approve the Key- of the Environmental Protection Agency to Energy and Natural Resources. stone XL Pipeline (Rept . No. 113–200). include in any proposed rule that limits By Ms. AYOTTE (for herself and Mrs. By Mr. MENENDEZ, from the Committee greenhouse gas emissions and imposes in- MCCASKILL): on Foreign Relations, with an amendment in creased costs on other Federal agencies an S. 2545. A bill to require the Secretary of the nature of a substitute: offset from funds available to the Adminis- Veterans Affairs to revoke bonuses paid to S. 1104. A bill to measure the progress of trator for all projected increased costs that employees involved in electronic wait list recovery and development efforts in Haiti the proposed rule would impose on other manipulations, and for other purposes; to the following the earthquake of January 12, 2010, Federal agencies; to the Committee on Envi- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. and for other purposes (Rept. No. 113–201). ronment and Public Works. By Mr. ISAKSON: By Mr. TESTER, from the Committee on By Ms. LANDRIEU: S. 2546. A bill to repeal a requirement that Indian Affairs, with an amendment in the S. 2534. An original bill making appropria- new employees of certain employers be auto- nature of a substitute: tions for the Department of Homeland Secu- matically enrolled in the employer’s health S. 1448. A bill to provide for equitable com- rity for the fiscal year ending September 30, benefits; to the Committee on Health, Edu- pensation to the Spokane Tribe of Indians of 2015, and for other purposes; from the Com- cation, Labor, and Pensions. the Spokane Reservation for the use of tribal mittee on Appropriations; placed on the cal- By Ms. HEITKAMP (for herself and Mr. land for the production of hydropower by the endar. SCHUMER): Grand Coulee Dam, and for other purposes By Mr. VITTER (for himself, Mr. S. 2547. A bill to establish the Railroad (Rept. No. 113–202). RUBIO, Mr. BURR, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. Emergency Services Preparedness, Oper- By Mr. MENENDEZ, from the Committee RISCH, and Mr. MCCONNELL): ational Needs, and Safety Evaluation (RE- on Foreign Relations, with an amendment in S. 2535. A bill to amend section 1951 of title SPONSE) Subcommittee under the Federal the nature of a substitute: 18, United States Code (commonly known as Emergency Management Agency’s National S. 1933. A bill to impose sanctions with re- the Hobbs Act), and for other purposes; to Advisory Council to provide recommenda- spect to foreign persons responsible for gross the Committee on the Judiciary. tions on emergency responder training and violations of internationally recognized By Mr. KIRK (for himself and Mrs. resources relating to hazardous materials in- human rights, and for other purposes (Rept. FEINSTEIN): cidents involving railroads, and for other No. 113–203). S. 2536. A bill to amend title 18, United purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se- H.R. 3212. A bill to ensure compliance with States Code, to provide for enhanced crimi- curity and Governmental Affairs. the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil As- nal and civil remedies in the protection of By Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Mr. pects of International Child Abduction by children and other victims of commercial BLUMENTHAL, Mr. NELSON, Mrs. countries with which the United States en- sexual exploitation and related crimes; to MCCASKILL, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. CARDIN, joys reciprocal obligations, to establish pro- the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. BROWN, Ms. BALD- cedures for the prompt return of children ab- By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. WIN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mrs. SHAHEEN, ducted to other countries, and for other pur- CRUZ): Mr. MARKEY, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. KLO- poses (Rept. No. 113–204). S. 2537. A bill to provide legal certainty to BUCHAR, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. MANCHIN, By Mr. HARKIN, from the Committee on property owners along the Red River in Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. SCHATZ, Ms. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Texas, and for other purposes; to the Com- WARREN, and Mrs. BOXER): with an amendment in the nature of a sub- mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. S. 2548. A bill to require the Commodity stitute: By Mr. KIRK (for himself and Ms. Futures Trading commission to take certain S. 2449. A bill to reauthorize certain provi- HIRONO): emergency action to eliminate excessive sions of the Public Health Service Act relat- S. 2538. A bill to amend the Public Health speculation in energy markets; to the Com- ing to autism, and for other purposes. Service Act to revise and extend the program mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- By Mr. LEAHY, from the Committee on for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, estry. the Judiciary, with an amendment in the na- and testing in order to prevent deaths from By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and ture of a substitute: chronic liver disease and liver cancer, and Mr. MCCAIN): S. 2454. A bill to amend title 17, United for other purposes; to the Committee on S. 2549. A bill to amend the Federal Food, States Code, to extend expiring provisions of Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the per- the Satellite Television Extension and Lo- By Mr. HATCH (for himself and Mr. sonal importation of safe and affordable calism Act of 2010. CASEY): drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada; f S. 2539. A bill to amend the Public Health to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to traumatic brain injury and to By Mr. PAUL (for himself and Mr. COMMITTEE trauma research; to the Committee on REID): The following executive reports of Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. S. 2550. A bill to secure the Federal voting nominations were submitted: By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. rights of non-violent persons when released BROWN, Mr. REED, Ms. WARREN, Ms. from incarceration; to the Committee on the By Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, for the BALDWIN, and Mr. SANDERS): Judiciary. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban S. 2540. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself and Affairs. enue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to Mr. COATS): Laura S. Wertheimer, of the District of Co- Patriot employers, and for other purposes; to S. 2551. A bill to amend the Small Business lumbia, to be Inspector General of the Fed- the Committee on Finance. Act to establish the Innovative Approaches eral Housing Finance Agency. By Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. to Technology Transfer Grant Program; to *Julian Castro, of Texas, to be Secretary of BEGICH): the Committee on Small Business and Entre- Housing and Urban Development. S. 2541. A bill to allow additional appoint- preneurship. *Nomination was reported with rec- ing authorities to select individuals from By Mr. BROWN (for himself and Mr. ommendation that it be confirmed sub- competitive service certificates; to the Com- BLUMENTHAL):

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A bill to amend title XVIII of the RUBIO, Mr. COATS, Mr. BOOZMAN, and Mr. REED, Mr. RISCH, Mr. ROBERTS, Social Security Act to provide for standard- Mr. MCCAIN): Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. ized post-acute care assessment data for S. Res. 486. A resolution expressing the SANDERS, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. SCHUMER, quality, payment, and discharge planning, sense of the Senate that President Obama Mr. SCOTT, Mr. SESSIONS, Mrs. SHA- and for other purposes; to the Committee on should take immediate action to mitigate HEEN, Mr. SHELBY, Ms. STABENOW, Finance. the humanitarian crisis along the inter- Mr. TESTER, Mr. THUNE, Mr. TOOMEY, By Ms. LANDRIEU: national border between the United States Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. UDALL of S. 2554. An original bill to approve the Key- and Mexico involving unaccompanied mi- New Mexico, Mr. VITTER, Mr. WALSH, stone XL Pipeline; from the Committee on grant children and to prevent future crises; Mr. WARNER, Ms. WARREN, Mr. Energy and Natural Resources; placed on the to the Committee on the Judiciary. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. WICKER, and Mr. calendar. By Mr. CRUZ: WYDEN): By Ms. AYOTTE (for herself, Mr. CRUZ, S. Res. 487. A resolution expressing the S. Res. 494. A resolution relative to the Mr. DONNELLY, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. sense of the Senate that Attorney General death of Howard H. Baker, Jr., former United RUBIO, and Mr. MURPHY): Eric H. Holder, Jr. should appoint a special States Senator for the State of Tennessee; S. 2555. A bill to require a report on mili- counsel or prosecutor to investigate the tar- considered and agreed to. tary assistance to Ukraine; to the Com- geting of conservative nonprofit groups by By Ms. MIKULSKI (for herself and Mr. mittee on Foreign Relations. the Internal Revenue Service; to the Com- CARDIN): By Mr. LEVIN (for himself, Ms. KLO- mittee on the Judiciary. S. Con. Res. 38. A concurrent resolution ex- BUCHAR, Ms. STABENOW, Ms. BALDWIN, By Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. BAR- pressing the sense of Congress that Warren and Mr. BROWN): RASSO, Mr. CRAPO, Ms. HEITKAMP, Mr. Weinstein should be returned home to his S. 2556. A bill to require the Under Sec- HOEVEN, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. JOHANNS, family; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- retary for Oceans and Atmosphere to con- Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. tions. duct an assessment of cultural and historic MERKLEY, Mr. RISCH, Mr. TESTER, resources in the waters of the Great Lakes, f and Mr. WALSH): and for other purposes; to the Committee on S. Res. 488. A resolution designating July ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 26, 2014, as ‘‘National Day of the American By Mr. REED (for himself and Mr. S. 654 Cowboy’’; to the Committee on the Judici- BROWN): At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, the S. 2557. A bill to amend the Elementary ary. name of the Senator from Arkansas By Mr. KIRK: and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to pro- (Mr. BOOZMAN) was added as a cospon- vide for State accountability in the provi- S. Res. 489. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of ‘‘Growth Awareness sor of S. 654, a bill to amend the Inter- sion of access to the core resources for learn- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for ing, and for other purposes; to the Com- Week’’; to the Committee on the Judiciary. mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and By Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. BOOK- collegiate housing and infrastructure Pensions. ER, Mr. CARDIN, and Mr. MENENDEZ): grants. By Mr. UDALL of New Mexico (for S. Res. 490. A resolution commemorating S. 719 the 50th Anniversary of the Cape May-Lewes himself and Mr. HEINRICH): At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ferry; considered and agreed to. S. 2558. A bill to require the Administrator the name of the Senator from Vermont of the Environmental Protection Agency to By Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Mrs. (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- revise the definition of the term ‘‘colonia’’, FEINSTEIN): and for other purposes; to the Committee on S. Res. 491. A resolution congratulating the sor of S. 719, a bill to provide for the Environment and Public Works. Los Angeles Kings on winning the 2014 Stan- expansion of Federal efforts concerning By Mr. ROCKEFELLER: ley Cup Championship; considered and the prevention, education, treatment, S. 2559. A bill to provide greater trans- agreed to. and research activities related to Lyme parency, accountability, and safety author- By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and and other tick-borne diseases, includ- ity to the National Highway Traffic Safety Mr. FRANKEN): ing the establishment of a Tick-Borne S. Res. 492. A resolution congratulating ‘‘A Administration, and for other purposes; to Diseases Advisory Committee. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Prairie Home Companion’’ on its 40 years of Transportation. engaging, humorous, and quality radio pro- S. 742 By Mr. CARDIN (by request): gramming; considered and agreed to. At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the S. 2560. A bill to authorize the United By Mr. TESTER (for himself, Mr. name of the Senator from North Da- States Fish and Wildlife Service to seek BURR, and Mr. BEGICH): kota (Mr. HOEVEN) was added as a co- compensation for injuries to trust resources S. Res. 493. A resolution designating July sponsor of S. 742, a bill to amend the 11, 2014, as ‘‘Collector Car Appreciation Day’’ and use those funds to restore, replace, or ac- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the quire equivalent resources, and for other and recognizing that the collection and res- purposes; to the Committee on Environment toration of historic and classic cars is an im- Small Business Act to expand the and Public Works. portant part of preserving the technological availability of employee stock owner- By Mr. MCCAIN (for himself and Mr. achievements and cultural heritage of the ship plans in S corporations, and for FLAKE): United States; considered and agreed to. other purposes. By Mr. MCCONNELL (for himself, Mr. S. 2561. A bill to prevent organized human S. 836 smuggling, and for other purposes; to the REID, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. CORKER, At the request of Mr. BROWN, the Committee on the Judiciary. Ms. AYOTTE, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BAR- By Ms. STABENOW (for herself, Mr. RASSO, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. BENNET, Mr. name of the Senator from Washington WALSH, Mr. WARNER, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. BOOK- (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- UDALL of Colorado, Mr. UDALL of New ER, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. sor of S. 836, a bill to amend the Inter- Mexico, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mrs. HAGAN, BROWN, Mr. BURR, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. nal Revenue Code of 1986 to strengthen Mr. COONS, Mr. REED, Mr. DURBIN, CARDIN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. CASEY, Mr. the earned income tax credit and make Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. COATS, Mr. COBURN, permanent certain tax provisions under MARKEY, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. Mr. COCHRAN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. the American Recovery and Reinvest- COONS, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. ment Act of 2009. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mrs. CRUZ, Mr. DONNELLY, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. MCCASKILL, and Mr. SCHATZ): ENZI, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. FISCHER, S. 948 S. 2562. A bill to provide an incentive to Mr. FLAKE, Mr. FRANKEN, Mrs. GILLI- At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the businesses to bring jobs back to America; BRAND, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. GRASSLEY, name of the Senator from Missouri read the first time. Mrs. HAGAN, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. HATCH, (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and Mr. HEINRICH, Ms. HEITKAMP, Mr. of S. 948, a bill to amend title XVIII of Mr. HOEVEN): HELLER, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. S. 2563. A bill to amend title 23, United INHOFE, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. JOHANNS, the Social Security Act to provide for States Code, to improve highway safety and Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin, Mr. JOHN- coverage and payment for complex re- for other purposes; to the Committee on SON of South Dakota, Mr. KAINE, Mr. habilitation technology items under Commerce, Science, and Transportation. KING, Mr. KIRK, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. the Medicare program.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:28 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JN6.023 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4155 S. 1027 CHAMBLISS) was added as a cosponsor of ignate the American Discovery Trail, At the request of Mr. KIRK, the name S. 1688, a bill to award the Congres- and for other purposes. of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. MUR- sional Gold Medal to the members of S. 2349 KOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor of S. the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), At the request of Mr. SANDERS, the 1027, a bill to improve, coordinate, and collectively, in recognition of their su- name of the Senator from Wisconsin enhance rehabilitation research at the perior service and major contributions (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- National Institutes of Health. during World War II. sor of S. 2349, a bill to establish a grant S. 1114 S. 1799 program to enable States to promote At the request of Mr. BROWN, the At the request of Mr. COONS, the participation in dual enrollment pro- names of the Senator from Maryland name of the Senator from Delaware grams, and for other purposes. (Mr. CARDIN) and the Senator from (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor S. 2363 Alaska (Mr. BEGICH) were added as co- of S. 1799, a bill to reauthorize subtitle At the request of Mrs. HAGAN, the sponsors of S. 1114, a bill to provide for A of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of name of the Senator from Michigan identification of misaligned currency, 1990. (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- require action to correct the misalign- S. 1875 sor of S. 2363, a bill to protect and en- ment, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the hance opportunities for recreational S. 1128 name of the Senator from Connecticut hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- other purposes. name of the Senator from Connecticut sponsor of S. 1875, a bill to provide for S. 2395 (Mr. MURPHY) was added as a cosponsor wildfire suppression operations, and for At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the of S. 1128, a bill to clarify the orphan other purposes. name of the Senator from New Mexico drug exception to the annual fee on S. 2037 (Mr. HEINRICH) was added as a cospon- branded prescription pharmaceutical At the request of Mr. TESTER, the sor of S. 2395, a bill to repeal the Au- manufacturers and importers. name of the Senator from Washington thorization for Use of Military Force S. 1184 (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. At the request of Mr. CARPER, the sor of S. 2037, a bill to amend title S. 2414 name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. XVIII of the Social Security Act to re- At the request of Mr. MCCONNELL, KIRK) was added as a cosponsor of S. move the 96-hour physician certifi- the name of the Senator from Nevada 1184, a bill to amend title XVIII of the cation requirement for inpatient crit- (Mr. HELLER) was added as a cosponsor Social Security Act to include infor- ical access hospital services. of S. 2414, a bill to amend the Clean Air mation on the coverage of intensive be- S. 2091 Act to prohibit the regulation of emis- havioral therapy for obesity in the At the request of Mr. HELLER, the sions of carbon dioxide from new or ex- Medicare and You Handbook and to name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. isting power plants under certain cir- provide for the coordination of pro- DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. cumstances. grams to prevent and treat obesity, 2091, a bill to amend title 38, United S. 2449 and for other purposes. States Code, to improve the processing At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the S. 1396 by the Department of Veterans Affairs names of the Senator from Minnesota At the request of Mr. REID, the name of claims for benefits under laws ad- (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), the Senator from of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. ministered by the Secretary of Vet- North Carolina (Mr. BURR), the Senator BEGICH) was added as a cosponsor of S. erans Affairs, and for other purposes. from New York (Mr. SCHUMER), the 1396, a bill to authorize the Federal S. 2192 Senator from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT), the Emergency Management Agency to At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the Senator from Iowa (Mr. HARKIN), the award mitigation financial assistance name of the Senator from Mississippi Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) and in certain areas affected by wildfire. (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor the Senator from Delaware (Mr. COONS) S. 1406 of S. 2192, a bill to amend the National were added as cosponsors of S. 2449, a At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the Alzheimer’s Project Act to require the bill to reauthorize certain provisions of name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Director of the National Institutes of the Public Health Service Act relating DONNELLY) was added as a cosponsor of Health to prepare and submit, directly to autism, and for other purposes. S. 1406, a bill to amend the Horse Pro- to the President for review and trans- S. 2483 tection Act to designate additional un- mittal to Congress, an annual budget At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, lawful acts under the Act, strengthen estimate (including an estimate of the the name of the Senator from Wis- penalties for violations of the Act, im- number and type of personnel needs for consin (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a prove Department of Agriculture en- the Institutes) for the initiatives of the cosponsor of S. 2483, a bill to amend forcement of the Act, and for other National Institutes of Health pursuant title 18, United States Code, to protect purposes. to such an Act. more victims of domestic violence by S. 1445 S. 2235 preventing their abusers from pos- At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the At the request of Mr. REID, his name sessing or receiving firearms, and for name of the Senator from New Mexico was added as a cosponsor of S. 2235, a other purposes. (Mr. UDALL) was added as a cosponsor bill to secure the Federal voting rights S. 2496 of S. 1445, a bill to amend the Public of persons when released from incarcer- At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the Health Service Act to provide for the ation. names of the Senator from Indiana participation of optometrists in the S. 2329 (Mr. COATS) and the Senator from Ten- National Health Service Corps scholar- At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the nessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) were added as ship and loan repayment programs, and name of the Senator from West Vir- cosponsors of S. 2496, a bill to preserve for other purposes. ginia (Mr. MANCHIN) was added as a co- existing rights and responsibilities S. 1622 sponsor of S. 2329, a bill to prevent with respect to waters of the United At the request of Ms. HEITKAMP, the Hezbollah from gaining access to inter- States. name of the Senator from Maryland national financial and other institu- S. 2507 (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- tions, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the sor of S. 1622, a bill to establish the S. 2346 name of the Senator from New Hamp- Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter At the request of Mr. COONS, the shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- Soboleff Commission on Native Chil- name of the Senator from Maryland sponsor of S. 2507, a bill to provide that dren, and for other purposes. (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- service of the members of the organiza- S. 1688 sor of S. 2346, a bill to amend the Na- tion known as the United States Cadet At the request of Mr. KIRK, the name tional Trails System Act to include na- Nurse Corps during World War II con- of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. tional discovery trails, and to des- stituted active military service for

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:28 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JN6.016 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S4156 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 26, 2014 purposes of laws administered by the holds all right, title, and interest to those ‘‘(b) PATRIOT EMPLOYER.— Secretary of Veterans Affairs. lands. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of sub- (b) PUBLIC NOTIFICATION.—The Secretary section (a), the term ‘Patriot employer’ f shall publish in the Federal Register and on means, with respect to any taxable year, any STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED official and appropriate Web sites the proc- taxpayer— BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ess to receive written and/or electronic sub- ‘‘(A) which— missions of the documents required under ‘‘(i) maintains its headquarters in the By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and subsection (a). The Secretary shall treat all United States if the taxpayer (or any prede- Mr. CRUZ): proper notifications received from the claim- cessor) has ever been headquartered in the S. 2537. A bill to provide legal cer- ant as fulfilling the satisfaction require- United States, and tainty to property owners along the ments under subsection (a). ‘‘(ii) is not (and no predecessor of which is) Red River in Texas, and for other pur- (c) STANDARD OF APPROVAL.—The Sec- an expatriated entity (as defined in section poses; to the Committee on Energy and retary shall accept all official county and 7874(a)(2)) for the taxable year or any pre- ceding taxable year ending after March 4, Natural Resources. State records as filed in the county on the date of submission proving right, title, and 2003, Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask interest. ‘‘(B) with respect to which no assessable unanimous consent that the text of the (d) TIME PERIOD FOR APPROVAL OR DIS- payment has been imposed under section bill be printed in the RECORD. APPROVAL OF REQUEST.—The Secretary shall 4980H with respect to any month occurring There being no objection, the text of approve or disapprove a request for a quit during the taxable year, and the bill was ordered to be printed in claim deed under subsection (a) not later ‘‘(C) in the case of— the RECORD, as follows: than 120 days after the date on which the ‘‘(i) a taxpayer which employs an average written request is received by the Secretary. of more than 50 employees on business days S. 2537 If the Secretary fails to approve or dis- during the taxable year, which— Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- approve such a request by the end of such ‘‘(I) provides compensation for at least 90 resentatives of the United States of America in 120-day period, the request shall be deemed percent of its employees for services pro- Congress assembled, to be approved. vided by such employees during the taxable SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 4. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN. year at an hourly rate (or equivalent there- of) not less than an amount equal to 150 per- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Red River The Secretary shall ensure that no parcels cent of the Federal poverty level for a family Private Property Protection Act’’. of Red River lands are treated as Federal of three for the calendar year in which the SEC. 2. FINDINGS. land for the purpose of any resource manage- taxable year begins divided by 2,080, Congress finds as follows: ment plan until the Secretary has ensured ‘‘(II) meets the retirement plan require- (1) In 1923, the Supreme Court found the that such parcels are not subject to transfer ments of subsection (c) with respect to at border between Texas and Oklahoma to be: under section 3. ‘‘the water-washed and relatively permanent least 90 percent of its employees providing SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. services during the taxable year who are not elevation or acclivity at the outer line of the For the purposes of this Act— highly compensated employees, and river bed which separates the bed from the (1) the term ‘‘Red River lands’’ means ‘‘(III) meets the additional requirements of adjacent upland, whether valley or hill, and lands along the approximately 539-mile subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2), serves to confine the waters within the bed stretch of the Red River between the States or and to preserve the course of the river, and of Texas and Oklahoma; and ‘‘(ii) any other taxpayer, which meets the that the boundary intended is on and along (2) the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Sec- requirements of either subclause (I) or (II) of the bank at the average or mean level at- retary of the Interior, acting through the Di- clause (i) for the taxable year. tained by the waters in the periods when rector of Bureau of Land Management. ‘‘(2) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LARGE they reach and wash the bank without over- EMPLOYERS.— flowing it. When we speak of the bed, we in- By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. ‘‘(A) UNITED STATES EMPLOYMENT.—The re- clude all of the area which is kept prac- BROWN, Mr. REED, Ms. WARREN, quirements of this subparagraph are met for tically bare of vegetation by the wash of the Ms. BALDWIN, and Mr. SAND- any taxable year if— waters of the river from year to year in their ‘‘(i) in any case in which the taxpayer in- onward course, although parts of it are left ERS): S. 2540. A bill to amend the Internal creases the number of employees performing dry for months at a time, and we exclude the substantially all of their services for the tax- lateral valleys, which have the characteris- Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax able year outside the United States, the tax- tics of relatively fast land and usually are credit to Patriot employers, and for payer either— covered by upland grasses and vegetation, al- other purposes; to the Committee on ‘‘(I) increases the number of employees though temporarily overflowed in excep- Finance. performing substantially all of their services tional instances when the river is at flood.’’. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask inside the United States by an amount not (2) This would become known as the ‘‘gra- unanimous consent that the text of the less than the increase in such number for dient boundary’’. employees outside the United States, or bill be printed in the RECORD. (3) This decision makes clear that, absent ‘‘(II) has a percentage increase in such em- water that is physically touching the bank, There being no objection, the text of ployees inside the United States which is not the high bluff or ‘‘ancient bank’’ along the the bill was ordered to be printed in less than the percentage increase in such em- southern edge of the Red River is not the the RECORD, as follows: ployees outside the United States, boundary between Texas and Oklahoma. S. 2540 ‘‘(ii) in any case in which the taxpayer de- (4) In 2000, Public Law 106–288 ratified the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- creases the number of employees performing Red River Boundary Compact agreed to and resentatives of the United States of America in substantially all of their services for the tax- signed into State law by Texas and Okla- Congress assembled, able year inside the United States, the tax- homa that sets the boundary between the payer either— SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. States to be the vegetation line on the south ‘‘(I) decreases the number of employees This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Patriot Em- bank of the Red River, except for the performing substantially all of their services ployer Tax Credit Act’’. Texoma area where the boundary is estab- outside the United States by an amount not lished pursuant to procedures provided for in SEC. 2. PATRIOT EMPLOYER TAX CREDIT. less than the decrease in such number for the Compact. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart D of part IV of employees inside the United States, or (5) Therefore, the Bureau of Land Manage- subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal ‘‘(II) has a percentage decrease in employ- ment should have no claim to land that is ei- Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding ees outside the United States which is not ther south of the ‘‘gradient boundary’’ estab- at the end the following new section: less than the percentage decrease in such lished by the Supreme Court or south of the ‘‘SEC. 45S. PATRIOT EMPLOYER TAX CREDIT. employees inside the United States, and vegetation line on the southern bank of the ‘‘(a) DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT.— ‘‘(iii) there is not a decrease in the number Red River pursuant to Public Law 106–288 ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of section of employees performing substantially all of whereby landowners have proof of their 38, the Patriot employer credit determined their services for the taxable year inside the right, title, and interest to the land and have under this section with respect to any tax- United States by reason of the taxpayer con- been paying property taxes accordingly. payer who is a Patriot employer for any tax- tracting out such services to persons who are SEC. 3. ISSUANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEEDS. able year shall be equal to 10 percent of the not employees of the taxpayer. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall relin- qualified wages paid or incurred by the Pa- ‘‘(B) TREATMENT OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE UNI- quish and shall transfer by quit claim deed triot employer. FORMED SERVICES AND THE DISABLED.—The re- all right, title, and interest of the United ‘‘(2) LIMITATION.—The amount of qualified quirements of this subparagraph are met for States in and to Red River lands to any wages which may be taken into account any taxable year if— claimant who demonstrates to the satisfac- under paragraph (1) with respect to any em- ‘‘(i) the taxpayer provides differential wage tion of the Secretary that official county or ployee for any taxable year shall not exceed payments (as defined in section 3401(h)(2)) to State records indicate that the claimant $15,000. each employee described in section

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:28 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JN6.017 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4157 3401(h)(2)(A) for any period during the tax- ‘‘(I) the lesser of 2 percent multiplied by of such person, was an expatriated entity (as able year in an amount not less than the dif- the employee’s years of service (determined defined in section 7874(a)(2)) for any taxable ference between the wages which would have under the rules of paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) year ending after March 4, 2003, then all per- been received from the employer during such of section 411(a)) with the employer or 20 per- sons treated as a single taxpayer with such period and the amount of pay and allowances cent, multiplied by person shall be treated as expatriated enti- which the employee receives for service in ‘‘(II) the employee’s final average pay, or ties. the uniformed services during such period, ‘‘(ii) which is an applicable defined benefit ‘‘(f) ELECTION TO HAVE CREDIT NOT and plan (as defined in section 411(a)(13)(B))— APPLY.— ‘‘(ii) the taxpayer has in place at all times ‘‘(I) which meets the interest credit re- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A taxpayer may elect to during the taxable year a written policy for quirements of section 411(b)(5)(B)(i) with re- have this section not apply for any taxable the recruitment of employees who have spect to the plan year, and year. served in the uniformed services or who are ‘‘(II) under which the employee receives a ‘‘(2) TIME FOR MAKING ELECTION.—An elec- disabled. pay credit for the plan year which is not less tion under paragraph (1) for any taxable year ‘‘(3) SPECIAL RULES FOR APPLYING THE MIN- than 5 percent of compensation. may be made (or revoked) at any time before IMUM WAGE AND RETIREMENT PLAN REQUIRE- ‘‘(3) DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL RULES.—For the expiration of the 3-year period beginning MENTS.— purposes of this subsection— on the last date prescribed by law for filing ‘‘(A) MINIMUM WAGE.—In determining ‘‘(A) ELIGIBLE RETIREMENT PLAN.—The the return for such taxable year (determined whether the minimum wage requirements of term ‘eligible retirement plan’ has the mean- without regard to extensions). ing given such term by section 402(c)(8)(B), paragraph (1)(C)(i)(I) are met with respect to ‘‘(3) MANNER OF MAKING ELECTION.—An 90 percent of a taxpayer’s employees for any except that in the case of an account or an- election under paragraph (1) (or revocation taxable year— nuity described in clause (i) or (ii) thereof, thereof) shall be made in such manner as the ‘‘(i) a taxpayer may elect to exclude from such term shall only include an account or Secretary may by regulations prescribe.’’. such determination apprentices or learners annuity which is a simplified employee pen- sion (as defined in section 408(k)). (b) ALLOWANCE AS GENERAL BUSINESS CRED- that an employer may exclude under the reg- IT.—Section 38(b) of the Internal Revenue ‘‘(B) FINAL AVERAGE PAY.—For purposes of ulations under section 14(a) of the Fair Code of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘plus’’ at Labor Standards Act of 1938, and paragraph (2)(B)(i)(II), final average pay shall be determined using the period of con- the end of paragraph (35), by striking the pe- ‘‘(ii) if a taxpayer meets the requirements riod at the end of paragraph (36) and insert- of paragraph (2)(B)(i) with respect to pro- secutive years (not exceeding 5) during which the employee had the greatest compensation ing ‘‘, plus’’, and by adding at the end the viding differential wage payments to any following: employee for any period (without regard to from the taxpayer. ‘‘(C) ALTERNATIVE PLAN DESIGNS.—The Sec- ‘‘(37) in the case of a Patriot employer (as whether such requirements apply to the tax- defined in section 45S(b)) for any taxable payer), the hourly rate (or equivalent there- retary may prescribe regulations for a tax- payer to meet the requirements of this sub- year, the Patriot employer credit deter- of) for such payments shall be determined on mined under section 45S(a).’’. the basis of the wages which would have been section through a combination of defined (c) DENIAL OF DOUBLE BENEFIT.—Sub- paid by the employer during such period if contribution plans or defined benefit plans described in paragraph (1) or through a com- section (a) of section 280C of the Internal the employee had not been providing service bination of both such types of plans. Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting in the uniformed services. ‘‘(D) PLANS MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS WITH- ‘‘45S(a),’’ after ‘‘45P(a)’’. ‘‘(B) RETIREMENT PLAN.—In determining OUT TAKING INTO ACCOUNT SOCIAL SECURITY whether the retirement plan requirements of (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments AND SIMILAR CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS.—A paragraph (1)(C)(i)(II) are met with respect made by this section shall apply to taxable rule similar to the rule of section 416(e) shall to 90 percent of a taxpayer’s employees for years beginning after December 31, 2014. apply. any taxable year, a taxpayer may elect to SEC. 3. DEFER DEDUCTION OF INTEREST EX- ‘‘(d) QUALIFIED WAGES AND COMPENSA- exclude from such determination— PENSE RELATED TO DEFERRED IN- TION.—For purposes of this section— ‘‘(i) employees not meeting the age or serv- COME. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 163 of the Inter- ice requirements under section 410(a)(1) (or wages’ means wages (as defined in section nal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to deduc- such lower age or service requirements as 51(c), determined without regard to para- tions for interest expense) is amended by re- the employer provides), and graph (4) thereof) paid or incurred by the Pa- designating subsection (n) as subsection (o) ‘‘(ii) employees described in section triot employer during the taxable year to and by inserting after subsection (m) the fol- 410(b)(3). employees— lowing new subsection: ‘‘(c) RETIREMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS.— ‘‘(A) who perform substantially all of their ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The requirements of this services for such Patriot employer inside the ‘‘(n) DEFERRAL OF DEDUCTION FOR INTEREST subsection are met for any taxable year with United States, and EXPENSE RELATED TO DEFERRED INCOME.— respect to an employee of the taxpayer who ‘‘(B) with respect to whom— ‘‘(1) GENERAL RULE.—The amount of for- is not a highly compensated employee if the ‘‘(i) in the case of a Patriot employer eign-related interest expense of any taxpayer employee is eligible to participate in 1 or which employs an average of more than 50 allowed as a deduction under this chapter for more applicable eligible retirement plans employees on business days during the tax- any taxable year shall not exceed an amount maintained by the employer for a plan year able year, the requirements of subclauses (I) equal to the applicable percentage of the ending with or within the taxable year. and (II) of subsection (b)(1)(C)(i) are met, and sum of— ‘‘(2) APPLICABLE ELIGIBLE RETIREMENT ‘‘(ii) in the case of any other Patriot em- ‘‘(A) the taxpayer’s foreign-related interest PLAN.—For purposes of this subsection, the ployer, the requirements of either subclause expense for the taxable year, plus term ‘applicable eligible retirement plan’ (I) or (II) of subsection (b)(1)(C)(i) are met . ‘‘(B) the taxpayer’s deferred foreign-re- lated interest expense. means an eligible retirement plan which, ‘‘(2) SPECIAL RULES FOR AGRICULTURAL with respect to the plan year described in LABOR AND RAILWAY LABOR.—Rules similar to For purposes of the paragraph, the applicable paragraph (1), is either— the rules of section 51(h) shall apply. percentage is the percentage equal to the ‘‘(A) a defined contribution plan which— ‘‘(3) COMPENSATION.—For purposes of sub- current inclusion ratio. ‘‘(i) requires the employer to make non- sections (b)(1)(C)(i)(I) and (c), the term ‘com- ‘‘(2) TREATMENT OF DEFERRED DEDUC- elective contributions of at least 5 percent of pensation’ has the same meaning as qualified TIONS.—If, for any taxable year, the amount the compensation of the employee, or wages, except that section 51(c)(2) shall be of the limitation determined under para- ‘‘(ii) both— disregarded in determining the amount of graph (1) exceeds the taxpayer’s foreign-re- ‘‘(I) includes an eligible automatic con- such wages. lated interest expense for the taxable year, tribution arrangement (as defined in section ‘‘(e) AGGREGATION RULES.—For purposes of there shall be allowed as a deduction for the 414(w)(3)) under which the uniform percent- this section— taxable year an amount equal to the lesser age described in section 414(w)(3)(B) is at ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—All persons treated as a of— least 5 percent, and single employer under subsection (a) or (b) of ‘‘(A) such excess, or ‘‘(II) requires the employer to make section 52 shall be treated as a single tax- ‘‘(B) the taxpayer’s deferred foreign-re- matching contributions of 100 percent of the payer. lated interest expense. elective deferrals (as defined in section ‘‘(2) SPECIAL RULES FOR CERTAIN REQUIRE- ‘‘(3) DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL RULE.—For 414(u)(2)(C)) of the employee to the extent MENTS.—For purposes of applying paragraphs purposes of this subsection— such deferrals do not exceed the percentage (1)(A) and (2)(A) of subsection (b)— ‘‘(A) FOREIGN-RELATED INTEREST EX- specified by the plan (not less than 5 percent) ‘‘(A) the determination under subsections PENSE.—The term ‘foreign-related interest of the employee’s compensation, or (a) and (b) of section 52 for purposes of para- expense’ means, with respect to any tax- ‘‘(B) a defined benefit plan— graph (1) shall be made without regard to payer for any taxable year, the amount ‘‘(i) with respect to which the accrued ben- section 1563(b)(2)(C) (relating to exclusion of which bears the same ratio to the amount of efit of the employee derived from employer foreign corporations), and interest expense for such taxable year allo- contributions, when expressed as an annual ‘‘(B) if any person treated as a single tax- cated and apportioned under sections 861, retirement benefit, is not less than the prod- payer under this subsection (after applica- 864(e), and 864(f) to income from sources out- uct of— tion of subparagraph (A)), or any predecessor side the United States as—

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This graphs (1) and (2) for all such prior taxable group would be tasked with reviewing years. By Ms. HEITKAMP (for herself current training, funding, existing ‘‘(C) VALUE OF ASSETS.—Except as other- and Mr. SCHUMER): emergency response plans and pro- wise provided by the Secretary, for purposes S. 2547. A bill to establish the Rail- viding recommendations on steps to of subparagraph (A)(ii), the value of any road Emergency Services Prepared- enhance emergency responder training asset shall be the amount with respect to ness, Operational Needs, and Safety such asset determined for purposes of allo- and improve the allocation of resources cating and apportioning interest expense Evaluation (RESPONSE) Sub- to meet the needs. under sections 861, 864(e), and 864(f). committee under the Federal Emer- Our local first responders are on the ‘‘(D) CURRENT INCLUSION RATIO.—The term gency Management Agency’s National front lines and will be the first to re- ‘current inclusion ratio’ means, with respect Advisory Council to provide rec- spond in an emergency. We need to to any domestic corporation which meets the ommendations on emergency responder make sure they are equipped with the ownership requirements of subsection (a) or training and resources relating to haz- knowledge and training to protect our (b) of section 902 with respect to one or more ardous materials incidents involving communities. I hope my colleagues will section 902 corporations for any taxable year, the ratio (expressed as a percentage) railroads, and for other purposes; to join me in this effort. of— the Committee on Homeland Security ‘‘(i) the sum of all dividends received by and Governmental Affairs. By Mr. SANDERS (for himself, the domestic corporation from all such sec- Ms. HEITKAMP. Mr. President, on Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. NELSON, tion 902 corporations during the taxable year December 30, 2013, outside of Casselton, Mrs. MCCASKILL, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. plus amounts includible in gross income ND, a train carrying crude oil derailed CARDIN, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. under section 951(a) from all such section 902 setting off a series of explosions and BROWN, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. corporations, in each case computed without fire. The first on the scene that day WHITEHOUSE, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. regard to section 78, divided by MARKEY, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. ‘‘(ii) the aggregate amount of post-1986 un- were our local first responders from the distributed earnings. Casselton Fire Department, a small KLOBUCHAR, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. ‘‘(E) AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF POST-1986 UN- volunteer department. MANCHIN, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, DISTRIBUTED EARNINGS.—The term ‘aggregate Whether floods, tornados, accidents, Mr. SCHATZ, Ms. WARREN, and amount of post-1986 undistributed earnings’ or man-made incidents, our local first Mrs. BOXER): means, with respect to any domestic cor- responders are on the front line and we S. 2548. A bill to require the Com- poration which meets the ownership require- need to make sure they are trained and modity Futures Trading commission to ments of subsection (a) or (b) of section 902 prepared to handle anything that may take certain emergency action to with respect to one or more section 902 cor- porations, the domestic corporation’s pro come their way and that they have the eliminate excessive speculation in en- rata share of the post-1986 undistributed equipment necessary to do their jobs ergy markets; to the Committee on Ag- earnings (as defined in section 902(c)(1)) of all effectively and efficiently. The inci- riculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. such section 902 corporations. dent in Casselton and others across the Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, as we ‘‘(F) FOREIGN CURRENCY CONVERSION.—For country have shined a bright light on are about to begin the Fourth of July purposes of determining the current inclu- the need to make sure our local first district work period in my State and sion ratio, and except as otherwise provided responders are prepared specifically for throughout this country, many people by the Secretary, the aggregate amount of are going to be getting into their auto- post-1986 undistributed earnings for the tax- emerging threats and hazards. able year shall be determined by translating Only a few short years ago, trains mobiles and they are going to be trav- each section 902 corporation’s post-1986 un- carried very little crude. And when eling. In general, people who live in distributed earnings into dollars using the crude was carried by rail, it was in rel- rural States such as Vermont don’t average exchange rate for such year. atively small amounts mixed in with a have the option of getting on a subway. ‘‘(G) SECTION 902 CORPORATION.—The term variety of other commodities and con- They don’t have the option of getting ‘section 902 corporation’ has the meaning tainer shipments. Since that time, our on a bus to get to work. They use their given to such term by section 909(d)(5). country has experienced impressive automobile. In Vermont and all across ‘‘(4) TREATMENT OF AFFILIATED GROUPS.— The current inclusion ratio of each member economic growth in the oil industry, this country, people who are driving of an affiliated group (as defined in section but with that important growth we have noticed that the price of gasoline 864(e)(5)(A)) shall be determined as if all have seen an exponential increase in at the pump has soared and is today members of such group were a single cor- shipments of crude by rail. According much higher than it used to be. poration. to the Association of American Rail- According to the Energy Information ‘‘(5) APPLICATION TO SEPARATE CATEGORIES roads, the number of carloads carrying Administration, the national average OF INCOME.—This subsection shall be applied crude oil on major freight railroads in retail price for regular unleaded gaso- separately with respect to the categories of the U.S. grew by more than 6,000 per- line is $3.70 a gallon—the highest price income specified in section 904(d)(1). cent between 2008 and 2013. Now, we are for this time of year since 2008. Accord- ‘‘(6) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary may prescribe such regulations or other guidance seeing entire trains of linked tanker ing to the AAA, drivers in three States as is necessary or appropriate to carry out cars carrying more than half a million have paid over $4 a gallon at the pump the purposes of this subsection, including barrels of crude to market. for more than a month, and those regulations or other guidance providing— As we witnessed in Casselton, had the States are Hawaii, California, and ‘‘(A) for the proper application of this sub- first responders not had the training Alaska. In my home State of Vermont, section with respect to changes in ownership they did, this disaster could have been the current average for a gallon of gas of a section 902 corporation, much worse. It’s important that our is about $3.73. ‘‘(B) that certain corporations that other- local first responders have access to When the price of gasoline goes up, a wise would not be members of the affiliated group will be treated as members of the af- training to prepare them for these lot of people get hurt and the economy filiated group for purposes of this subsection, emerging threats and hazards. Traffic gets impacted. But mostly it affects ‘‘(C) for the proper application of this sub- continues to increase on our rail sys- working people who have no other op- section with respect to the taxpayer’s share tem, and we must make sure local first tion but traveling by car, and many of

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If the supply and demand theory control of the Commodity Futures While gas prices are soaring, people were true, gasoline prices would be a Trading Commission, on or through should not be shocked or will not be bit lower—a bit lower—than they were which energy futures or swaps are trad- shocked to know that the big oil com- 5 years ago—somewhere perhaps in the ed. panies, which have racked up $1.2 tril- neighborhood of $2.69 a gallon. Instead, No. 2: Eliminate excessive specula- lion in profits since 2001, are now tell- despite the increase in supply, despite tion, price distortion, sudden or unrea- ing us that the reason gas prices are the lowering of demand, the average sonable fluctuations or unwarranted going up is because of the volatile situ- price for a gallon of gas in the United changes in prices or other unlawful ac- ation in Iraq. That is why suddenly gas States has gone up by nearly 38 percent tivity that is causing major market prices have gone up—because of the over the last 5 years, from $2.69 a gal- disturbances that prevent gasoline and conflict in Iraq. lon to $3.70 a gallon. Let me repeat. oil prices from accurately reflecting The American people are sick and Since 2009 the supply of gasoline has the forces of supply and demand. tired of hearing from the big oil com- gone up by more than 4 percent and de- There is now a growing consensus— panies using every excuse they possibly mand for gasoline has gone down by 1 this is not just the opinion of BERNIE can. If it is snowing, the price of gas percent. Yet prices at the pump are up SANDERS—there is a growing consensus goes up. If there is conflict in the Mid- by nearly 38 percent. that excessive speculation on the oil dle East, the price of gas goes up. If it People say: We need more oil, we futures market is significantly contrib- is raining, if it is sunny, if it is some- need more gas. It doesn’t matter—sup- uting to the high prices the American body’s birthday, the price of gas goes ply up, demand down, prices of gas at people are seeing at the pump. up. Interestingly enough, we don’t see the pump soaring. ExxonMobil, Goldman Sachs, the The truth is the high gasoline prices that same logic when the price of gas IMF, the St. Louis Federal Reserve, have less to do with supply and demand should be going down, but it always the American Trucking Association, and more to do with Wall Street specu- seems to be going up. Meanwhile, the Delta Airlines, the Petroleum Market- lators driving prices up in the energy five biggest oil companies in America— ers Association of America, the New futures market. Over a decade ago, England Fuel Institute, the Consumer again, not too surprisingly—continue speculators only controlled about 30 to Federation of America, and many other to make huge profits. During the first 40 percent of the oil futures market. organizations have all agreed that ex- quarter of this year, ExxonMobil made Today, Wall Street speculators control cessive oil speculation has signifi- a profit of $9.1 billion—the first quar- about 80 percent of this market. Let cantly increased oil and gas prices. ter; Shell made $7.3 billion, Chevron me repeat. Wall Street speculators con- Just a few years ago, Goldman made $4.5 billion, and ConocoPhillips trol about 80 percent of the oil futures Sachs—perhaps the largest speculator made $2.1 billion. The price of gas at market, even though many of them on Wall Street—came out with a report the pump soars and the major oil com- will never use a drop of the oil. People indicating that excessive oil specula- panies make huge profits. think that when people own oil on the tion is costing Americans 56 cents a Last year, these five major oil com- oil futures market, they actually own gallon at the pump—56 cents a gallon. panies—ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron, it because they are going to use it. I personally think that is a conserv- ConocoPhillips—made $93 billion in Maybe it is the airline industry; maybe ative estimate, but it is interesting profits. ExxonMobil alone made nearly it is the trucking industry; maybe it is that it comes from Goldman Sachs $33 billion in profits in 2013. oil fuel dealers. Wrong. The oil futures So in the State of Vermont and all market is controlled by speculators itself. The CEO—and what can we say—the over this country, working people are who never use the end product and CEO of ExxonMobil has testified in the seeing, in many cases, declines in their whose only goal in life is to drive past that he believes excessive specula- wages. Yet they have to get to work. prices up to make a huge profit, and tion has contributed as much as 40 per- Meanwhile, the price of oil, the price of that is exactly what they do. gas soars, and the oil companies make We, as the elected officials of this cent to the price of a barrel of oil. out like bandits. country, who are presumably rep- So what you are hearing is some of Here is the interesting point: When I resenting working families around the Wall Street people—in a rare mo- was in high school—and I suspect kids America, have a responsibility to do ment of honesty—acknowledging the all over the country are still being everything we can to make sure the impact of speculation. You are hearing taught this—we learned about a theory price of gasoline at the pump is based the head of the largest oil company in called supply and demand. What supply on the fundamentals of supply and de- America acknowledging the impact of and demand is about is when there is a mand and not Wall Street greed. That speculation on gas prices. I think we do lot of supply and limited demand, is why I am introducing legislation not need a whole lot of evidence to sug- prices go down. When there is limited today to require the Commodity Fu- gest this is a serious problem. supply and a lot of demand, prices go tures Trading Commission to use all of Three years ago my office obtained up. its authority, including its emergency confidential information about how Well, guess what. To nobody’s sur- powers, to eliminate excessive oil spec- much Wall Street speculators were prise, that is not the way it works in ulation. trading in the oil futures market on the oil industry. Today, there is more This bill is cosponsored by Senators just one day—and that day was June supply and less demand for gasoline LEVIN, NELSON, BLUMENTHAL, MCCAS- 30, 2008—when the price of oil was over than there was 5 years ago when the KILL, FRANKEN, BROWN, CARDIN, BALD- $140 a barrel and gas prices were over $4 average price of a gallon of gas was WIN, WHITEHOUSE, MARKEY, KLOBUCHAR, a gallon. Here is what some of the big- just $2.69 a gallon. So let me repeat SHAHEEN, MERKLEY, and HIRONO. Con- gest oil speculators were doing back that. More supply, less demand, and gresswoman ROSA DELAURO is intro- then, on just one day of trading: June today the price of a gallon of gas is ducing the companion bill in the 30, 2008. This goes on every day. One $3.70 a gallon, but 5 years ago it was House. I thank all of these Members for day: Goldman Sachs bought and sold $2.69 a gallon. Where is the logic of sup- their support. over 863 million barrels of oil, Morgan ply and demand? Where is that process? Our legislation, the Energy Markets Stanley bought and sold over 632 mil- According to the EIA, there has been Emergency Act, is identical to bipar- lion barrels of oil, Bank of America a 9 million barrel increase in the sup- tisan legislation that overwhelmingly bought and sold over 112 million bar- ply of gasoline over the past 5 years— passed the House of Representatives by rels of oil, Lehman Brothers—obvi- a 9 million barrel increase. Since 2009, a vote of 402 to 19 during a similar cri- ously now bankrupt—bought and sold the United States has increased gaso- sis in June of 2008. over 300 million barrels of oil, Merrill

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K–12 schooling results in greater high vocates and my colleagues in the Sen- Their only function in this process is school completion, higher levels of edu- ate and in the House, it is my hope speculation, driving up prices and mak- cational attainment, increased lifetime that we can build the support to in- ing huge profits. earnings, and reduced adult poverty. clude the CORE Act in the reauthoriza- The rise in oil and gasoline prices The recent Office of Civil Rights sur- tion of the Elementary and Secondary was entirely avoidable. The Dodd- vey points to some gaps that we need Education Act. I urge my colleagues to Frank Wall Street Reform and Con- to address, including that Black, join us by cosponsoring this legisla- sumer Protection Act required the Latino, American Indian, Native Alas- tion. CFTC to impose strict limits on the kan students, and English learners at- amount of oil that Wall Street specu- tend schools with higher concentra- By Mr. CARDIN (by request): lators could trade in the energy futures tions of inexperienced teachers; nation- S. 2560. A bill to authorize the United market by January 17, 2011—over 31⁄2 wide, one in five high schools lacks a States Fish and Wildlife Service to years ago. school counselor; and between 10 and 25 seek compensation for injuries to trust Unfortunately, the CFTC has been percent of high schools across the na- resources and use those funds to re- unable to implement position limits tion do not offer more than one of the store, replace, or acquire equivalent re- due to opposition from Wall Street and core courses in the typical sequence of sources, and for other purposes; to the a ruling by the DC Circuit Court. This high school math and science, such as Committee on Environment and Public is simply unacceptable. Millions and Algebra I and II, geometry, biology, Works. millions of Americans who are filling and chemistry. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I rise up their gas tanks today are disgusted. The CORE Act will require State ac- today to speak about a bill I am intro- They know they are being ripped off, countability plans and State and dis- ducing that will provide the Depart- and they want us to protect their trict report cards to include measures ment of Interior the necessary and ap- needs. The time is now to provide the on how well the State and districts propriate authority to seek compensa- American people relief at the gas pump provide the core resources for learning tion from responsible parties who cause before the situation gets even worse. to their students. These resources in- injury to public resources managed by I urge my colleagues to cosponsor clude: high quality instructional the United States Fish and Wildlife this legislation. teams, including licensed and profes- Service like National Wildlife Refuges, sion-ready teachers, principals, school By Mr. REED (for himself and National Fish Hatcheries, and other librarians, counselors, and education Service facilities. The proposal would Mr. BROWN): support staff; allow the United States Fish and Wild- S. 2557. A bill to amend the Elemen- Rigorous academic standards and life Service, USFWS, to recover costs tary and Secondary Education Act of curricula that lead to college and ca- for assessing injury and to restore, re- 1965 to provide for State accountability reer readiness by high school gradua- place, or acquire equivalent resources in the provision of access to the core tion and are accessible to all students, without further Congressional appro- resources for learning, and for other including students with disabilities and priations. The National Park Service, purposes; to the Committee on Health, English learners; equitable and NPS, under the Park System Resource Education, Labor, and Pensions. instructionally appropriate class sizes; Protection Act PSRPA—16 U.S.C. 19jj, Mr. REED. Mr. President, I am up-to-date instructional materials, and the National Oceanic and Atmos- pleased to introduce the Core Oppor- technology, and supplies; effective pheric Administration, NOAA, under tunity Resources for Equity and Excel- school library programs; school facili- the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, lence Act with my colleague Senator ties and technology, including phys- NMSA—16 U.S.C. 1431, currently have BROWN. I would also like to thank Rep- ically and environmentally sound similar authorities and its time resentatives FUDGE, HINOJOSA, and buildings and well-equipped instruc- USWFS were afforded this authority as FREDERICA WILSON for introducing tions space, including laboratories and well. companion legislation in the House of libraries; specialized instructional sup- Representatives. Our accountability port teams, such as counselors, social The Service Resource Protection Act, systems in education should help us workers, nurses, and other qualified RPA, would enhance the protection measure our progress towards equity professionals; and effective family and and restoration of USFWS resources and excellence. The CORE Act will help community engagements programs. found on National Wildlife Refuges, advance that goal by requiring States These are things that parents in well- National Fish Hatcheries and other to include fair and equitable access to resourced communities expect and de- Service lands, should injury or harm the core resources for learning in their mand. We should do no less for children occur. The RPA is a proposed statute accountability systems. in economically disadvantaged commu- that specifically protects all living and Sixty years after the landmark deci- nities. We should do no less for minor- non-living resources within Service sion of Brown v. Board of Education, ity students or English learners or stu- lands and waters. Any funds collected one of the great challenges still facing dents with disabilities. to compensate for injury or destruction this Nation is stemming the tide of ris- Under the CORE Act, states that fail of Service resources would be used to ing inequality. We have seen the rich to make progress on resource equity rectify that specific harm without fur- get richer while middle class and low- would not be eligible to apply for com- ther Congressional appropriation. income families have lost ground. We petitive grants authorized under the Under this authority, damages could be see disparities in opportunity starting Elementary and Secondary Education used to reimburse assessment costs; at birth and growing over a lifetime. Act. For school districts identified for prevent or minimize resource loss; With more than one in five school-aged improvement, the state would have to abate or minimize the risk of loss; children living in families in poverty, identify gaps in access to the core re- monitor ongoing effects, and/or restore, according to Department of Education sources for learning and develop an ac- replace, or acquire resources equiva- statistics, we cannot afford nor should tion plan in partnership with the local lent to those injured or destroyed. we tolerate a public education system school district to address those gaps. Currently, USFWS Service manages that steers resources and opportunities The CORE Act is supported by a di- more than 150 million acres of National away from the children who need them verse group of organizations, including Wildlife Refuge lands and 71 National the most. the American Association of Colleges Fish Hatcheries. The sum of USFWS’s We should look to hold our education of Teacher Education, American Fed- acres is greater than those lands and system accountable for results and re- eration of Teachers, American Library water resources managed by the NPS

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In contrast, NPS ered damages on cases ranging from for a broader range of activities—such and NOAA have statutory authority to $125.00—$10 million dollars for assess- as hunting, fishing, and wildlife de- recover civil damages for these types of ment and restoration of injuries to re- pendent activities. The large size of the injuries, and the funds go to the agen- sources on their lands. However, a di- USFWS’s resource portfolio and the cies for assessment and restoration. rect comparison between USFWS and unique and varied stressors on these re- USFWS manages 556 National Wild- NPS is of limited value, since the two sources makes it imperative that the life Refuges and 38 Wetland Manage- agencies have dissimilar missions and USFWS have the appropriate authority ment Districts, covering over 150 mil- allow for different activities on their to seek damages from responsible par- lion acres, and accounting for 25 per- lands. The Refuge and Hatchery sys- ties who degrade or destroy USFWS re- cent of public lands and waters man- tems also manage many more indi- sources and property. aged by the Department of the Inte- vidual land units and twice the acreage Unlike NPS and NOAA, USFWS does rior. The agency is also responsible for of the NPS. not have the authority to recover dam- 71 National Fish Hatcheries and a Na- USFWS administers several laws, ages, e.g., monetary compensation, tional Conservation Training Center, such as the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, from responsible parties to assess and which would also be covered by the that provide for penalties and fees as restore injured resources without prior proposed legislation. Management of part of civil or criminal proceedings. Congressional appropriation. Today, the Refuge System prioritizes wildlife The RPA is a civil authority that when Service resources are damaged or conservation and habitat management, would allow the Service to recover destroyed, the costs for repair and res- but encourages the American public to compensation in the form of monetary toration of these resources falls upon enjoy the benefits of these lands. In the damages for costs associated with as- the appropriated budget for the af- organic legislation, the National Wild- sessment and restoration of injured re- fected Refuge, often at the expense of life Refuge System Improvement Act sources. It is intended to make the other Refuge programs. Competing pri- of 1997, activities such as hunting, fish- public whole: it is not meant to be pu- orities can leave Service resources lan- ing, photography, wildlife observation, nitive towards the person or persons guishing until the refuge obtains ap- environmental education and interpre- who caused the injury. As part of the propriations from Congress to address tation were identified as priority pub- Annual Uniform Crime Report, AUCR, the injury. This may result in more in- lic uses on Refuges. Service Law Enforcement has identi- tensive injuries, higher costs, and long- Found in every U.S. State and terri- fied several categories of crimes in term degradation of publicly-owned tory, and within an hour’s drive of which they have prosecuted individuals Service resources. most metropolitan areas, National for criminal violations and received as- When bad actors harm public re- Wildlife Refuges: attract approxi- sociated fines. These fines are remitted sources managed by USFWS the re- mately 45 million visitors each year; to the U.S. Treasury and do not provide sponsibility for remedying the prob- protect clean air and safe drinking any means to assess injury or recover lems caused by bad actors should not water for nearby communities; protect restoration costs associated with re- fall to the taxpayer to solve. More over more than 700 bird species, 220 mam- pairing or replacing resources. The the fact that currently to repair dam- mals, 250 reptiles and amphibians, and Service has used Tort law to recover ages to USFWS resources may require 1,000 fish species; offers hunting on 322 damages on occasion, but many of our earmarks in the budget to ensure these refuges and fishing on 272 refuges; and cases do not meet the dollar threshold problems are resolved is doubly unfair generates more than $1.7 billion for for pursuing a civil lawsuit by the De- in that such budget requirements take local economies, creates nearly 27,000 partment of Justice. As a result, even resources away from other worthwhile U.S. jobs annually, provides $543 mil- though cases may be criminally pros- projects that are unrelated to fixing lion in employment income, and adds ecuted, most of them are not pursued the problems caused by irresponsible more than $185 million in tax revenue. as a potential civil claim. actors. It is patently unfair for tax- The fiscal year 2014 appropriated However, if the Service had RPA au- payers to shoulder the burden of solv- budget for the Refuge System is ap- thority, we could use a civil process to ing the mistakes and negligence of oth- proximately $72 million dollars, but it recover costs for assessment and res- ers. The public expects that Refuge re- is estimated that the current oper- toration. The AUCR provides many ex- sources—and the broad range of activi- ations and maintenance, O&M, backlog amples of areas where the Service ties they support—will be available for tops $3 billion dollars. The National could use the civil authority under future generations. Our bill ensures Fish Hatchery System has a backlog in RPA in conjunction with other crimi- that persons responsible for harm, not excess of $300 million. Because the nal procedures. In 2010, 39 arson of- taxpayers, should pay for any injury Service does not have statutory au- fenses were reported on Service lands. they cause. thority to pursue recovery of damages Monetary loss to the government re- While the Natural Resource Damage from responsible parties, the cost of re- sulting from these cases totaled almost Assessment and Restoration program placing or restoring injured Refuge or $850,000, but neither restoration funds, established under the Oil Pollution Act Hatchery resources typically gets in- nor repair of the public’s resources re- and CERCLA establishes a unique proc- cluded in the O&M project list, and re- sulted from these prosecutions. Simi- ess for the USFWS to seek damages in quires tax-payer funding to fix. This larly, over 2,300 vandalism offenses, to- limited circumstances involving oil legislation would allow the Service to taling $314,000 in monetary loss were spills and or the release of hazardous recover damages directly from the per- documented. Other reported offenses substances. These laws do not apply to son or persons that harmed the re- number in the thousands and could situations when toxics materials and source, thus removing this additional lead to recovery of damages for many regular solid waste are dumped on or financial burden from taxpayers. field stations: These include, illegal near a refuge that are not formally de- The legislation is not intended to off-road use (n=2,234), trespass (n = fined as hazardous substances and the generate revenue for the Service; in- 8,163), and other natural resource viola- USFWS is not authorized to recover stead, it aims to be budget neutral. tions (n = 4,628). In these instances, the funds to address injury from the re- Any funds collected to compensate for Service must choose between using sponsible party in these situations resource injuries will be used to rectify tax-payer funded, appropriations to under existing statute. Additionally, that specific injury without the need pay for assessing, repairing, replacing for injuries caused by actions or mech- for Congressional appropriation. Under or restoring structures, habitat and anisms other than a ‘spill’ of oil or re- this authority, damages would be re- other resources injured by the respon- lease of a hazardous substance, such as quired to reimburse assessment costs; sible party or for other important Ref- illegal cutting of vegetation, destruc- prevent or minimize resource loss; uge needs.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:28 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26JN6.044 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S4162 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 26, 2014 It is time to shed taxpayers’ cost bur- jury or risk to, a system resource shall be eral Government under any provision of Fed- den of repairs and restoration due to liable in rem to the United States for any re- eral, State, or local law (including regula- damage caused by the unlawful behav- sponse costs or damages resulting from the tions) or otherwise as a result of the destruc- ior of negligent individuals and give destruction, loss, or injury, to the same ex- tion or loss of, or injury to, any system re- tent that an individual or entity is liable source shall be made available to the Sec- the USFWS the authority it need to under subsection (a). retary, without further appropriation, for collect damages from those responsible (c) DEFENSES.—An individual or entity to do the work to right what’s wrong. shall not be liable under this section, if the use in accordance with subsection (b). I urge my colleagues to support this individual or entity can establish that— (b) USE.—The Secretary may use amounts bill. (1) the destruction or loss of, or injury to, made available under subsection (a) only, in Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- the system resource was caused solely by an accordance with applicable law— sent that the text of the bill be printed act of God or an act of war; or (1) to reimburse response costs and damage (2)(A) the individual or entity exercised in the RECORD. assessments carried out pursuant to this Act There being no objection, the text of due care; and by the Secretary or such other Federal agen- (B) the destruction or loss of, or injury to, cy as the Secretary determines to be appro- the bill was ordered to be printed in the system resource was caused solely by an priate; the RECORD, as follows: act or omission of a third party, other than (2) to restore, replace, or acquire the equiv- S. 2560 an employee or agent of the individual or en- alent of a system resource that was de- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tity. stroyed, lost, or injured; or resentatives of the United States of America in (d) SCOPE.—The liability established by Congress assembled, this section shall be in addition to any other (3) to monitor and study system resources. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. liability arising under Federal or State law. SEC. 6. DONATIONS. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘United SEC. 4. ACTIONS. (a) IN GENERAL.—In addition to any other States Fish and Wildlife Service Resource (a) CIVIL ACTIONS FOR RESPONSE COSTS AND Protection Act’’. DAMAGES.—The Attorney General, on request authority to accept donations, the Secretary SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. of the Secretary, may commence a civil ac- may accept donations of money or services In this Act: tion in the United States district court of for expenditure or use to meet expected, im- (1) DAMAGES.—The term ‘‘damages’’ appropriate jurisdiction against any indi- mediate, or ongoing response costs and dam- means— vidual, entity, or instrumentality that may ages. (A) compensation for— be liable under section 3 for response costs or (b) TIMING.—A donation described in sub- (i)(I) the cost of replacing, restoring, or ac- damages. section (a) may be expended or used at any quiring the equivalent of a system resource; (b) ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS FOR RESPONSE and COSTS AND DAMAGES.— time after acceptance of the donation, with- (II) the value of any significant loss of use (1) ACTION BY SECRETARY.— out further action by Congress. N GENERAL of a system resource, pending— (A) I .—Subject to paragraph (2), SEC. 7. TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM NATURAL RE- (aa) restoration or replacement of the sys- the Secretary, after making a finding de- SOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND tem resource; or scribed in subparagraph (B), may consider, RESTORATION FUND. (bb) the acquisition of an equivalent re- compromise, and settle a claim for response source; or costs and damages if the claim has not been The matter under the heading ‘‘NATURAL (ii) the value of a system resource, if the referred to the Attorney General under sub- RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND RESTORA- system resource cannot be replaced or re- section (a). TION FUND’’ under the heading ‘‘UNITED stored; and (B) DESCRIPTION OF FINDINGS.—A finding re- STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE’’ of title I (B) the cost of any relevant damage assess- ferred to in subparagraph (A) is a finding of the Department of the Interior and Re- ment carried out pursuant to section 4(c). that— lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 1994 (43 (2) RESPONSE COST.—The term ‘‘response (i) destruction or loss of, or injury to, a U.S.C. 1474b–1), is amended by striking ‘‘Pro- cost’’ means the cost of any action carried system resource has occurred; or vided, That’’ and all that follows through (ii) such destruction, loss, or injury would out by the Secretary— ‘‘activities.’’ and inserting the following: (A) to prevent, minimize, or abate destruc- occur absent an action by the Secretary to ‘‘Provided, That notwithstanding any other tion or loss of, or injury to, a system re- prevent, minimize, or abate the destruction, source; loss, or injury. provision of law, any amounts appropriated (B) to abate or minimize the imminent (2) REQUIREMENT.—In any case in which the or credited during fiscal year 1992 or any fis- risk of such destruction, loss, or injury; or total amount to be recovered in a civil ac- cal year thereafter may be transferred to (C) to monitor the ongoing effects of any tion under subsection (a) may exceed $500,000 any account (including through a payment incident causing such destruction, loss, or (excluding interest), a claim may be com- to any Federal or non-Federal trustee) to injury. promised and settled under paragraph (1) carry out a negotiated legal settlement or (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ only with the prior written approval of the other legal action for a restoration activity means the Secretary of the Interior. Attorney General. under the Comprehensive Environmental Re- (c) RESPONSE ACTIONS, ASSESSMENTS OF (4) SYSTEM RESOURCE.—The term ‘‘system sponse, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 resource’’ means any living, nonliving, his- DAMAGES, AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.— U.S.C. 9601 et seq.), the Federal Water Pollu- torical, cultural, or archeological resource (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may carry that is located within the boundaries of— out all necessary actions (including making tion Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), the (A) a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge a request to the Attorney General to seek in- Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2701 et System; junctive relief)— seq.), the Act of July 27, 1990 (16 U.S.C. 19jj (B) a unit of the National Fish Hatchery (A) to prevent, minimize, or abate destruc- et seq.), or the United States Fish and Wild- System; or tion or loss of, or injury to, a system re- life Service Resource Protection Act, or for (C) any other land managed by the United source; or any damage assessment activity: Provided States Fish and Wildlife Service, including (B) to abate or minimize the imminent further, That sums provided by any indi- risk of such destruction, loss, or injury. any land managed cooperatively with any vidual or entity before or after the date of (2) ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING.— other Federal or State agency. enactment of this Act shall remain available (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may assess SEC. 3. LIABILITY. until expended and shall not be limited to (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection (c), and monitor the destruction or loss of, or in- monetary payments, but may include stocks, any individual or entity that destroys, jury to, any system resource for purposes of causes the loss of, or injures any system re- paragraph (1). bonds, or other personal or real property, source, or that causes the Secretary to carry (B) JUDICIAL REVIEW.—Any determination which may be retained, liquidated, or other- out any action to prevent, minimize, or or assessment of damage to a system re- wise disposed of by the Secretary for the res- abate destruction or loss of, or injuries or source carried out under subparagraph (A) toration of injured resources or to conduct risk to, any system resource, shall be liable shall be subject to judicial review under sub- any new damage assessment activity.’’. to the United States for any response costs chapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title or damages resulting from the destruction, 5, United States Code (commonly known as loss, or injury. the ‘‘Administrative Procedure Act’’), on the (b) LIABILITY IN REM.—Any instrumen- basis of the administrative record developed tality (including a vessel, vehicle, aircraft, by the Secretary. or other equipment or mechanism) that de- SEC. 5. USE OF RECOVERED AMOUNTS. stroys, causes the loss of, or injures any sys- (a) IN GENERAL.—An amount equal to the tem resource, or that causes the Secretary total amount of the response costs and dam- to carry out any action to prevent, mini- ages recovered by the Secretary under this mize, or abate destruction or loss of, or in- Act and any amounts recovered by the Fed-

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:28 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26JN6.044 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4163 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS SENATE RESOLUTION 487—EX- Whereas, on April 26, 2012, Lois Lerner in- PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE formed the Committee on Oversight and SENATE THAT ATTORNEY GEN- Government Reform of the House of Rep- ERAL ERIC H. HOLDER, JR. resentatives that information requests were done in ‘‘the ordinary course of the applica- SENATE RESOLUTION 486—EX- SHOULD APPOINT A SPECIAL tion process’’; PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE COUNSEL OR PROSECUTOR TO Whereas prior to the November 2012 elec- SENATE THAT PRESIDENT INVESTIGATE THE TARGETING tion, the IRS provided 31 applications for OBAMA SHOULD TAKE IMME- OF CONSERVATIVE NONPROFIT tax-exempt status to the investigative DIATE ACTION TO MITIGATE THE GROUPS BY THE INTERNAL REV- website ProPublica, all of which were from ENUE SERVICE conservative groups and 9 of which had not HUMANITARIAN CRISIS ALONG yet been approved by the IRS, in spite of a THE INTERNATIONAL BORDER Mr. CRUZ submitted the following prohibition under Federal law against public BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES resolution; which was referred to the disclosure of application materials until AND MEXICO INVOLVING UNAC- Committee on the Judiciary: after the application has been approved; COMPANIED MIGRANT CHILDREN S. RES. 487 Whereas the IRS determined, by way of in- Whereas, in February 2010, the Internal formal, internal review, that 75 percent of AND TO PREVENT FUTURE CRI- the applications for designation as an orga- SES Revenue Service (IRS) began targeting con- servative nonprofit groups for extra scrutiny nization described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that were set Mr. CORNYN (for himself, Mr. RUBIO, in connection with applications for tax-ex- empt status; aside for further review were filed by con- Mr. COATS, Mr. BOOZMAN, and Mr. Whereas, on May 14, 2013, the Treasury In- servative-oriented organizations; MCCAIN) submitted the following reso- spector General for Tax Administration Whereas, on January 24, 2013, Lois Lerner lution; which was referred to the Com- (TIGTA) issued an audit report entitled, ‘‘In- wrote, in an email to colleagues, regarding Organizing for Action, a tax-exempt organi- mittee on the Judiciary: appropriate Criteria Were Used to Identify Tax-Exempt Applications for Review’’; zation formed as an offshoot of the election S. RES. 486 Whereas the TIGTA audit report found campaign of President Barack Obama: ‘‘Maybe I can get the DC office job!’’; Whereas 1 in 5 children in the United that from 2010 until 2012, the IRS systemati- cally subjected tax-exempt applicants to Whereas, on May 8, 2013, Richard Pilger, States struggle with hunger; Director of the Election Crimes Branch of Whereas research has found that more extra scrutiny based on inappropriate cri- teria, including use of the phrases ‘‘Tea the Public Integrity Section of the Depart- than 30 percent of low-income families do Party’’, ‘‘Patriots’’, and ‘‘9/12’’; ment of Justice, spoke to Lois Lerner about not have enough food during the summer Whereas the TIGTA audit report found potential prosecution for false statements months; that the groups selected for extra scrutiny about political campaign intervention made Whereas the summer food service program based on inappropriate criteria were sub- by tax-exempt applicants; for children established under section 13 of jected without cause to delays lasting years; Whereas, on May 10, 2013, in response to a the Richard B. Russell National School Whereas the TIGTA audit report found pre-arranged question, Lois Lerner apolo- Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761) exists to ensure that the groups selected for extra scrutiny gized for the targeting of conservative tax- that low-income children have access to ade- based on inappropriate criteria were sub- exempt applicants by the IRS during a quate nutrition when the school year ends; jected to unreasonable and burdensome in- speech at an event organized by the Amer- Whereas the summer food service program formation requests, including requests for ican Bar Association; Whereas the Committee on Ways and is designed to give hungry children a safe information about donors and political be- Means of the House of Representatives deter- place to participate in fun, educational ac- liefs; mined that, of the 298 applications delayed tivities and to receive a meal; Whereas the Exempt Organizations Divi- sion within the Tax-Exempt and Government and set aside for additional scrutiny by the Whereas thousands of schools and non- IRS, 83 percent were from right-leaning orga- profit organizations across the country serve Entities Division of the IRS has jurisdiction over the processing and determination of nizations; as summer food service program sites; tax-exempt applications; Whereas the Committee on Ways and Whereas summer programs are often Whereas, on September 15, 2010, Lois G. Means of the House of Representatives deter- under-utilized, as only 1 in 6 eligible children Lerner, former Director of the Exempt Orga- mined that, as of the May 10, 2013, apology participate in the summer food service pro- nizations Division, initiated a project to ex- from Lois Lerner, only 45 percent of the gram, due in part to families being unaware amine political activity of organizations de- right-leaning groups set aside for extra scru- that the summer food service program ex- scribed in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal tiny had been approved, while 70 percent of ists; Revenue Code of 1986, writing to her col- left-leaning groups and 100 percent of the Whereas lack of transportation and other leagues, ‘‘[w]e need to be cautious so it isn’t groups with ‘‘progressive’’ names had been barriers often prevent children from access- a per se political project’’; approved; ing the summer food service program sites, Whereas, on February 1, 2011, Lois Lerner Whereas the Committee on Ways and especially in rural areas; and wrote that the ‘‘Tea Party matter [was] very Means of the House of Representatives deter- mined that, of the groups that were inappro- Whereas almost 1 in 3 low-income children dangerous’’ and ‘‘[t]his could be the vehicle priately subject to demands to divulge con- live in communities that are not eligible to to go to court on the issue of whether Citi- fidential donors, 89 percent were right-lean- participate in the summer food service pro- zen’s [sic] United overturning the ban on cor- porate spending applies to tax exempt ing; gram, thus reducing their ability to partici- Whereas, on May 15, 2013, Attorney General pate in the program: Now, therefore, be it rules’’; Whereas Lois Lerner ordered the Tea Party Eric H. Holder, Jr. testified before the Com- Resolved, That the Senate— tax-exempt applications to proceed through mittee on the Judiciary of the House of Rep- (1) designates July 2014 as ‘‘Summer Meals a ‘‘multi-tier review’’ involving her senior resentatives that the Department of Justice Awareness Month’’; technical advisor and the IRS Office of Chief would conduct a ‘‘dispassionate’’ investiga- (2) encourages members of Congress, Counsel; tion into the IRS matter, and ‘‘[t]his will not schools, local businesses, nonprofit institu- Whereas Carter Hull, an IRS lawyer and a be about parties . . . this will not be about tions, churches, cities, and State govern- 48-year veteran of the United States Govern- ideological persuasions . . . anybody who has ments to assist in efficient use of summer ment, testified that the ‘‘multi-tier review’’ broken the law will be held accountable’’; food service program sites by raising aware- was unprecedented in his experience; Whereas, on May 15, 2013, President Barack Obama called the targeting of conservative ness of the location and availability of those Whereas, on June 1, 2011, Holly Paz, Direc- tax-exempt applicants by the IRS ‘‘inexcus- sites; tor of Rulings and Agreements within the able’’ and promised that he would ‘‘not tol- (3) encourages members of Congress, Exempt Organizations Division, requested the tax-exempt application filed by Cross- erate this kind of behavior in any agency, schools, local businesses, nonprofit institu- roads Grassroots Policy Strategies for re- but especially in the IRS, given the power tions, churches, cities, and State govern- view by Lois Lerner’s senior technical advi- that it has and the reach that it has into all ments to support efforts to increase the par- sor; of our lives’’; ticipation rate of eligible children who, with- Whereas, on March 22, 2012, Commissioner Whereas Barbara Bosserman, a trial attor- out the summer food service program for of Internal Revenue Douglas Shulman was ney at the Department of Justice who in the children established under section 13 of the specifically asked about the targeting of Tea past several years has contributed nearly Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Party groups applying for tax-exempt status $7,000 to the Democratic National Committee Act (42 U.S.C. 1761), may go without meals; during a hearing before the Committee on and political campaigns of President Obama, and Ways and Means of the House of Representa- is playing a leading role in the investigation (4) encourages members of Congress to tives, to which he replied, ‘‘I can give you as- by the Department of Justice; visit a summer food service program site to surances . . . [t]here is absolutely no tar- Whereas the Public Integrity Section of see the importance of the program firsthand. geting’’; the Department of Justice communicated

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:28 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JN6.034 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S4164 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 26, 2014 with the IRS about the potential prosecution ‘‘Freedom of Information Act’’) by the non- Tax-Exempt and Government Entities Divi- of tax-exempt applicants; profit group Judicial Watch indicate that the sion of the IRS, and the ongoing disclosure Whereas, on December 5, 2013, President Washington office of the IRS was examining of internal communications showing poten- Obama declared in a national television applications for tax-exempt status by Tea tially unlawful conduct by executive branch interview that the targeting of conservative Party organizations, which is contrary to personnel; tax-exempt applicants by the IRS was caused claims that the cases were being handled by (4) appointment of a special counsel or by a ‘‘bureaucratic’’ ‘‘list’’ by employees in lower-level workers in Cincinnati; prosecutor would be in the public interest, ‘‘an office in Cincinnati’’; Whereas, on June 11, 2014, James Comey, given the conflict of interest for the Depart- Whereas, on April 9, 2014, the Committee Director of the Federal Bureau of Investiga- ment of Justice and the strong public inter- on Ways and Means of the House of Rep- tion (FBI), testified to the Committee on the est in ensuring that public officials who in- resentatives referred Lois Lerner to the De- Judiciary of the House of Representatives appropriately target individuals for exer- partment of Justice for criminal prosecu- that FBI investigators did not examine the cising their right to free expression are held tion; IRS database with taxpayer information, accountable; and Whereas the Committee on Ways and which included private taxpayer information (5) Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. Means of the House of Representatives found that is prohibited from being shared without should appoint a special counsel or pros- that Lois Lerner used her position to im- an order from a judge, and only looked at the ecutor, with meaningful independence, to in- properly influence agency action against table of contents; vestigate the targeting of conservative non- conservative tax-exempt organizations, de- Whereas, on June 13, 2014, IRS Office of profit advocacy groups by the IRS. nying these groups due process and equal Legislative Affairs Director Leonard Ourlser protection rights as guaranteed by the informed the Committee on Finance of the f United States Constitution, in apparent vio- Senate that the IRS could not produce e- lation of section 242 of title 18, United States mails from January 2009 through April 2011 SENATE RESOLUTION 488—DESIG- Code; from Lois Lerner due to a computer crash; Whereas the Committee on Ways and Whereas, on June 17, 2014, the IRS stated NATING JULY 26, 2014, AS ‘‘NA- Means of the House of Representatives found that it could not produce e-mails from 6 TIONAL DAY OF THE AMERICAN that Lois Lerner targeted Crossroads Grass- other IRS employees; COWBOY’’ roots Policy Strategies while ignoring simi- Whereas, on June 23, 2014, it was reported Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. BARRASSO, lar liberal-leaning tax-exempt applicants; that Commissioner of Internal Revenue John Mr. CRAPO, Ms. HEITKAMP, Mr. HOEVEN, Whereas the Committee on Ways and Koskinen has contributed approximately Means of the House of Representatives found $100,000 to Democratic candidates and orga- Mr. INHOFE, Mr. JOHANNS, Mr. JOHNSON that Lois Lerner impeded official investiga- nizations, including $7,300 to President of South Dakota, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. tions by knowingly providing misleading Obama; RISCH, Mr. TESTER, and Mr. WALSH) statements to TIGTA, in apparent violation Whereas, on June 24, 2014, it was reported submitted the following resolution; of section 1001 of title 18, United States Code; that the IRS agreed to pay $50,000 in dam- which was referred to the Committee Whereas the Committee on Ways and ages to one of the conservative groups, the Means of the House of Representatives found on the Judiciary: National Organization for Marriage, as a re- that Lois Lerner may have disclosed con- S. RES. 488 sult of the unlawful release of confidential fidential taxpayer information, in apparent information to a political rival of that Whereas pioneering men and women, rec- violation of section 6103 of the Internal Rev- group; ognized as ‘‘cowboys’’, helped to establish enue Code of 1986; Whereas, on June 25, 2014, according to the the American West; Whereas former Department of Justice of- Committee on Ways and Means of the House Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, in- ficials have testified before a subcommittee of Representatives, Lois Lerner sought to tegrity, courage, compassion, respect, a of the Committee on Oversight and Govern- have Senator Chuck Grassley, a sitting strong work ethic, and patriotism; ment Reform of the House of Representa- United States Senator and ranking Repub- Whereas the cowboy spirit exemplifies tives that the circumstances of the inves- strength of character, sound family values, tigation by the administration of the tar- lican member of the Committee on the Judi- ciary of the Senate, referred for IRS exam- and good common sense; geting of conservative tax-exempt applicants Whereas the cowboy archetype transcends by the IRS warrant the appointment of a ination; and Whereas section 600.1 of title 28, Code of ethnicity, gender, geographic boundaries, special counsel; and political affiliations; Whereas Department of Justice regulations Federal Regulations, promulgated under sec- tion 515 of title 28, United States Code, re- Whereas the cowboy, who lives off the land counsel attorneys to avoid the ‘‘appearance and works to protect and enhance the envi- of a conflict of interest likely to affect the quires the Attorney General to appoint a special counsel or prosecutor when it is de- ronment, is an excellent steward of the land public perception of the integrity of the in- and its creatures; vestigation or prosecution’’; termined that— (1) a criminal investigation of a person or Whereas cowboy traditions have been a Whereas, on January 13, 2014, unnamed of- matter is warranted; part of American culture for generations; ficials in the Department of Justice leaked (2) investigation or prosecution of that per- Whereas the cowboy continues to be an im- to the media that no criminal charges would son or matter by a United States Attorney’s portant part of the economy through the be appropriate for IRS officials who engaged Office or litigating Division of the Depart- work of many thousands of ranchers across in the targeting activity, which undermined ment of Justice would present a conflict of the United States who contribute to the eco- the integrity of the investigation by the De- interest for the Department or other ex- nomic well-being of every State; partment of Justice; traordinary circumstances; and Whereas millions of fans watch profes- Whereas, on January 29, 2014, Attorney (3) under the circumstances, it would be in sional and working ranch rodeo events annu- General Holder told the Senate Committee the public interest to appoint an outside spe- ally, making rodeo one of the most-watched on the Judiciary, ‘‘I don’t think that there is cial counsel or prosecutor to assume respon- sports in the United States; a basis for us to conclude on the information sibility for the matter: Now, therefore, be it Whereas membership and participation in as it presently exists that there is any rea- Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate rodeo and other organizations that promote son for the appointment of the independent that— and encompass the livelihood of cowboys counsel . . . . The notion that somehow this (1) the statements and actions of the Inter- span every generation and transcend race has caused a loss of faith in this Justice De- nal Revenue Service (IRS), the Department and gender; partment is inconsistent with the facts’’; of Justice, and the administration of Presi- Whereas the cowboy is a central figure in Whereas, on February 2, 2014, President dent Barack Obama in connection with the literature, film, and music and occupies a Obama stated publicly that there was ‘‘not targeting of conservative tax-exempt appli- central place in the public imagination; even a smidgen of corruption’’ in connection cants by the IRS have served to undermine Whereas the cowboy is an American icon; with the IRS targeting activity; the investigation by the Department of Jus- and Whereas, on April 16, 2014, e-mails between tice; Whereas the ongoing contributions made the Department of Justice and the IRS were (2) the efforts of the administration to un- by cowboys and cowgirls to their commu- released showing that the Department of dermine the investigation by the Depart- nities should be recognized and encouraged: Justice considered prosecuting conservative ment of Justice, and the appointment of Bar- Now, therefore, be it nonprofit groups for engaging in political ac- bara Bosserman, who has donated almost Resolved, That the Senate— tivity that is legal under Federal law, which $7,000 to President Obama and the Demo- (1) designates July 26, 2014, as ‘‘National damaged the integrity of the Department of cratic National Committee, to a lead inves- Day of the American Cowboy’’; and Justice and undermined its investigation; tigative role, have created a conflict of in- (2) encourages the people of the United Whereas, on May 8, 2014, the IRS agreed to terest that warrants removal of the inves- States to observe the day with appropriate provide all of Lois Lerner’s e-mails to inves- tigation from the normal processes of the ceremonies and activities. tigators of the Committee on Ways and Department of Justice; Means of the House of Representatives; (3) further investigation of the matter is Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I am proud Whereas, on May 14, 2014, e-mails obtained warranted due to the apparent criminal ac- to introduce a resolution today to des- through a request under section 552 of title 5, tivity by Lois Lerner, former Director of the ignate Saturday, July 26, 2014 as Na- United States Code (commonly known as the Exempt Organizations Division within the tional Day of the American Cowboy.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:27 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JN6.035 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4165 My late colleague, Senator Craig SENATE RESOLUTION 490—COM- the State of New Jersey: Now, therefore, be Thomas, began the tradition of hon- MEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- it oring the men and women known as VERSARY OF THE CAPE MAY- Resolved, That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 50th Anniversary of cowboys 10 years ago when he intro- LEWES FERRY the Cape MayLewes Ferry, connecting the duced the first resolution to designate Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. BOOKER, communities of Lewes, Delaware and Cape the fourth Saturday of July as Na- Mr. CARDIN, and Mr. MENENDEZ) sub- May, New Jersey; tional Day of the American Cowboy. I mitted the following resolution; which (2) celebrates the history of the Cape May- am proud to carry on Senator Thom- was considered and agreed to: Lewes Ferry as an important transportation and tourism link between the State of Dela- as’s tradition. S. RES. 490 The national day celebrates the his- ware and the State of New Jersey; Whereas, on September 20, 1962, the 87th (3) honors the ongoing role that the Cape tory of cowboys in America and recog- Congress granted consent to the State of May-Lewes Ferry plays in bringing people nizes the important work today’s cow- Delaware and the State of New Jersey to together through interstate commerce, tour- boys are doing in the United States. enter into a compact to establish the Dela- ism, and recreation all along the eastern sea- The cowboy spirit is about honesty, in- ware River and Bay Authority (referred to in board; and tegrity, courage, and patriotism, and this preamble as the ‘‘DRBA’’) for the devel- (4) recognizes the positive contributions opment of the area in both States bordering that the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has on the cowboys are models of strong char- the Delaware River and Bay; acter, sound family values, and good development and growth of the Twin Capes Whereas the pressures of increasing region of Cape Henlopen, Delaware and Cape common sense. amounts of traffic, a growing population, May, New Jersey. Cowboys were some of the first men and greater industrialization indicated the f and women to settle in the American need for closer cooperation between the 2 West, and they continue to make im- States in order to advance their economic SENATE RESOLUTION 491—CON- portant contributions to our economy, development and to improve crossings and GRATULATING THE LOS ANGE- transportation between the 2 States; Western culture, and my home State of LES KINGS ON WINNING THE 2014 Whereas the Delaware River and Bay Au- STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP Wyoming today. This year’s resolution thority was organized on February 6, 1963, to designates July 26, 2014, as the Na- construct and operate transportation cross- Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Mrs. tional Day of the American Cowboy. I ings between the 2 States and its first line of FEINSTEIN) submitted the following res- hope my colleagues will join me in rec- business was to update earlier feasibility olution; which was considered and ognizing the important role cowboys studies for a ferry service connecting south- agreed to: ern New Jersey and southern Delaware; play in our country. S. RES. 491 Whereas DRBA Commissioners imme- diately resolved, in April 1963, to establish Whereas, on June 13, 2014, the Los Angeles f the Cape May-Lewes Ferry at the earliest Kings (referred to in this preamble as the possible date following the release of the up- ‘‘Kings’’) defeated the New York Rangers by dated feasibility study; a score of 3 to 2 in game 5 to win the 2014 SENATE RESOLUTION 489—SUP- Stanley Cup and be crowned champions of PORTING THE GOALS AND Whereas, on July 1, 1964, the very first ves- sel departed the Lewes, Delaware terminal at the National Hockey League (referred to in IDEALS OF ‘‘GROWTH AWARE- 6:47 a.m., carrying 8 vehicles and 15 pas- this preamble as the ‘‘NHL’’); NESS WEEK’’ sengers; Whereas defenseman Alex Martinez scored the Stanley Cup winning goal 14 minutes and Mr. KIRK submitted the following Whereas the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has served as a major transportation link in the 43 seconds into double overtime in game 5; resolution; which was referred to the Whereas the Kings are the first team to crowded Northeast corridor, connecting Committee on the Judiciary: win the Stanley Cup twice in 3 seasons since north-south traffic from Boston and New the Detroit Red Wings consecutively won the S. RES. 489 York City to Washington, D.C. and Florida; Stanley Cup in the 1997 and 1998 seasons; Whereas, according to the Pictures of Whereas the 85 minute, 17 mile journey Whereas the Kings became the first team Standard Syndromes and Undiagnosed Mal- across the Delaware Bay offers an efficient in NHL history to win 3 series in the seventh formations database (commonly known as way to cut miles off a road trip; game on the road during the postseason; the ‘‘POSSUM’’ database), more than 600 se- Whereas the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has Whereas the Kings have played 64 playoff rious diseases and health conditions cause evolved over the past 50 years from strictly games since 2012, the most in a 3 year span growth failure; a mode of transportation to one that in- in NHL history; Whereas health conditions that cause cludes tourism and recreational opportuni- Whereas the Kings allowed only 168 goals growth failure may affect the overall health ties; during the regular 2013-2014 season, the few- of a child; Whereas the Cape May-Lewes Ferry offers est of any NHL team, thus earning goal- Whereas short stature may be a symptom foot passenger shuttle service to destina- tender Jonathan Quick the William M. Jen- of a serious underlying health condition; tions in Delaware and New Jersey for a vari- nings trophy; Whereas children with growth failure are ety of commercial and recreational activi- Whereas the Kings also survived 7 playoff often undiagnosed; ties on the other side of the Delaware Bay; games in which they could have been elimi- Whereas, according to the MAGIC Founda- Whereas both bird watchers and bicyclists nated but instead rallied from 2 goal deficits tion for children’s growth, 48 percent of chil- use the Cape May-Lewes Ferry to access the 4 times, including the first 2 games of the dren in the United States who were evalu- various and numerous trails on both sides of Stanley Cup Finals against the New York ated for the 2 most common causes of growth the Delaware Bay; Rangers; failure were undiagnosed with growth fail- Whereas the Cape May-Lewes Ferry termi- Whereas all players on the 2013-2014 Kings ure; nals will host festivals to celebrate the high- roster should be congratulated, including Whereas the longer a child with growth ly anticipated 50th Anniversary of the Cape Playoff Most Valuable Player Justin Wil- failure goes undiagnosed, the greater the po- May-Lewes Ferry on June 28, 2014, in Cape liams and Team Captain Dustin Brown, as tential for damage and higher costs of care; May and June 29, 2014, in Lewes; well as, Jeff Carter, Kyle Clifford, Drew Whereas early detection and a diagnosis of Whereas the Cape May-Lewes Ferry em- Doughty, Marian Gaborik, Matt Greene, growth failure are crucial to ensure a ploys more than 130 full-time personnel and Martin Jones, Dwight King, Anze Kopitar, healthy future for a child with growth fail- an additional 330 seasonal workers, adding Trevor Lewis, Alec Martinez, Brayden ure; significantly to the economies on both sides McNabb, Willie Mitchell, Jake Muzzin, Jor- Whereas raising public awareness of, and of the Delaware Bay; dan Nolan, Tanner Pearson, Jonathan Quick, educating the public about, growth failure is Whereas the Cape May-Lewes Ferry oper- Robyn Regehr, Mike Richards, Jarret Stoll, a vital public service; ates year-round and has carried more than 43 Tyler Toffoli, and Slava Voynov; and Whereas providing resources for identifica- million passengers and 14 million vehicles Whereas Team Owners Philip Anschutz and tion of growth failure will allow for early de- since the inception of the Cape May-Lewes Edward Roski, General Manager Dean tection; and Ferry in 1964; Lombardi, and Head Coach Darryl Sutter as- Whereas the MAGIC Foundation for chil- Whereas the DRBA continues to invest its sembled the powerful team that comprises dren’s growth has designated the third week resources to improve the services and infra- the 2014 Los Angeles Kings and led the team of September as ‘‘Growth Awareness Week’’: structure of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, in- through a strong season that culminated in Now, therefore, be it cluding a renovated ferry fleet and new pas- the winning of the Stanley Cup Champion- Resolved, That the Senate— senger terminal facilities; and ship: Now, therefore, be it (1) designates the third week of September Whereas the Cape May-Lewes Ferry re- Resolved, That the Senate— 2014 as ‘‘Growth Awareness Week’’; and mains an important transportation link, as a (1) congratulates the Los Angeles Kings on (2) supports the goals and ideals of waterway continuation of United States winning the 2014 Stanley Cup Championship; ‘‘Growth Awareness Week’’. 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RES. 493 Mr. RUBIO, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SCHATZ, not only California, but all across the United Whereas many people in the United States Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. SESSIONS, States for cheering the team to victory. maintain classic automobiles as a pastime Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. SHELBY, Ms. STABE- f and do so with great passion and as a means NOW, Mr. TESTER, Mr. THUNE, Mr. of individual expression; TOOMEY, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. SENATE RESOLUTION 492—CON- Whereas the Senate recognizes the effect UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. VITTER, Mr. GRATULATING ‘‘A PRAIRIE HOME that the more than 100-year history of the COMPANION’’ ON ITS 40 YEARS automobile has had on the economic WALSH, Mr. WARNER, Ms. WARREN, Mr. OF ENGAGING, HUMOROUS, AND progress of the United States and supports WHITEHOUSE, Mr. WICKER, and Mr. QUALITY RADIO PROGRAMMING wholeheartedly all activities involved in the WYDEN) submitted the following reso- Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and Mr. restoration and exhibition of classic auto- lution; which was considered and mobiles; agreed to: FRANKEN) submitted the following res- Whereas the collection, restoration, and S. RES. 494 olution; which was considered and preservation of automobiles is an activity Whereas Howard H. Baker, Jr. was born in agreed to: shared across generations and across all seg- Tennessee in 1925, graduated from the Uni- S. RES. 492 ments of society; versity of Tennessee Law College in 1949, and Whereas thousands of local car clubs and Whereas, for 40 years, ‘‘A Prairie Home was admitted to the Tennessee bar after related businesses have been instrumental in Companion’’ has brought listeners from which he commenced practice in his beloved preserving a historic part of the heritage of around the country to the fantastic town of state; the United States by encouraging the res- Lake Wobegon, Minnesota; Whereas Howard H. Baker, Jr. served in toration and exhibition of such vintage Whereas, in 2014, ‘‘A Prairie Home Com- the United States Navy during World War II works of art; panion’’ is a 2 hour radio variety program from 1943–1946; Whereas automotive restoration provides performed live that airs on Saturday after- Whereas Howard H. Baker, Jr. was first well-paying, high-skilled jobs for people in noons ; elected to the United States Senate in 1966 all 50 States; and Whereas over 600 radio stations carry ‘‘A and served three terms as a Senator from the Whereas automobiles have provided the in- Prairie Home Companion’’ to 4,000,000 lis- State of Tennessee; spiration for music, photography, cinema, teners each week; Whereas Howard H. Baker, Jr. served the fashion, and other artistic pursuits that have Whereas ‘‘A Prairie Home Companion’’ was Senate as the Republican Leader from 1977– become part of the popular culture of the created by and is hosted by a Grammy Award 1981 and as the Majority Leader from 1981– United States: Now, therefore, be it winner who received the award in 1998 for 1985; ‘‘Lake Wobegon Days’’; Resolved, That the Senate— (1) designates July 11, 2014, as ‘‘Collector Whereas Howard H. Baker, Jr. was awarded Whereas 12 people were in the audience for the Presidential Medal of Freedom on March the first broadcast of ‘‘A Prairie Home Com- Car Appreciation Day’’; (2) recognizes that the collection and res- 26, 1984; panion’’ on July 6, 1974, at the Janet Wallace Whereas following his service as Senator, Auditorium at Macalester College in Saint toration of historic and classic cars is an im- portant part of preserving the technological Howard H. Baker, Jr. continued to serve his Paul, Minnesota; country as chief of staff to President Ronald Whereas, in 2014, ‘‘A Prairie Home Com- achievements and cultural heritage of the United States; and Reagan from 1987–1988 and as United States panion’’ is broadcast from the Fitzgerald Ambassador to Japan from 2001–2005; Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, a historic (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in events and commemora- Whereas Howard H. Baker, Jr. was known building that is over 100 years old and was for his commitment to civility in public life, named after United States citizen and au- tions of Collector Car Appreciation Day that create opportunities for collector car owners admonishing his fellow citizens to accord ‘‘a thor F. Scott Fitzgerald; decent respect for differing points of view’’: Whereas ‘‘A Prairie Home Companion’’ has to educate young people about the impor- tance of preserving the cultural heritage of Now, therefore, be it won a Peabody Award; Resolved, That the Senate has heard with Whereas ‘‘A Prairie Home Companion’’ has the United States, including through the col- lection and restoration of collector cars. profound sorrow and deep regret the an- broadcast from Canada, Ireland, Scotland, nouncement of the death of the Honorable England, Germany, Iceland, and nearly every f Howard H. Baker, Jr., former member of the State in the United States; SENATE RESOLUTION 494—REL- United States Senate. Whereas ‘‘A Prairie Home Companion’’ in- ATIVE TO THE DEATH OF HOW- Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate spired a movie by the same name, which communicate these resolutions to the House itself won 4 international awards; and ARD H. BAKER, JR., FORMER of Representatives and transmit an enrolled Whereas in Lake Wobegon all the women UNITED STATES SENATOR FOR copy thereof to the family of the deceased. are strong, all the men are good looking, and THE STATE OF TENNESSEE Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns all the children are above average: Now, Mr. MCCONNELL (for himself, Mr. today, it stand adjourned as a further mark therefore, be it of respect to the memory of the Honorable REID, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. CORKER, Ms. Resolved, That the Senate— Howard H. Baker, Jr. (1) congratulates— AYOTTE, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BARRASSO, f (A) the cast and crew of ‘‘A Prairie Home Mr. BEGICH, Mr. BENNET, Mr. Companion’’ for 40 years of engaging, humor- BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. BOOKER, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- ous, and quality radio programming; and Mr. BOOZMAN, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. BROWN, TION 38—EXPRESSING THE (B) Minnesota Public Radio and American Mr. BURR, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. CARDIN, SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT WAR- Public Media for bringing ‘‘A Prairie Home Mr. CARPER, Mr. CASEY, Mr. CHAM- REN WEINSTEIN SHOULD BE RE- Companion’’ into the homes of millions for BLISS, Mr. COATS, Mr. COBURN, Mr. 40 years; and TURNED HOME TO HIS FAMILY COCHRAN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. COONS, Mr. (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to Ms. MIKULSKI (for herself and Mr. CORNYN, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. DON- transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution CARDIN) submitted the following con- to the creator and host of ‘‘A Prairie Home NELLY, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. ENZI, Mrs. current resolution; which was referred FEINSTEIN, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. FLAKE, Companion’’. to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Mr. FRANKEN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. f tions: GRAHAM, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mrs. HAGAN, S. CON. RES. 38 SENATE RESOLUTION 493—DESIG- Mr. HARKIN, Mr. HATCH, Mr. HEINRICH, NATING JULY 11, 2014, AS ‘‘COL- Ms. HEITKAMP, Mr. HELLER, Ms. Whereas Warren Weinstein was abducted in Pakistan in 2011 and is currently being held LECTOR CAR APPRECIATION HIRONO, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. captive by al Qaeda; DAY’’ AND RECOGNIZING THAT ISAKSON, Mr. JOHANNS, Mr. JOHNSON of THE COLLECTION AND RESTORA- Whereas Warren Weinstein is a former offi- Wisconsin, Mr. JOHNSON of South Da- cial of the Peace Corps and the United States TION OF HISTORIC AND CLASSIC kota, Mr. KAINE, Mr. KING, Mr. KIRK, Agency for International Development; CARS IS AN IMPORTANT PART Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. LANDRIEU, Mr. Whereas Warren Weinstein is widely recog- OF PRESERVING THE TECHNO- LEAHY, Mr. LEE, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. nized as a scholar and humanitarian who has LOGICAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND MANCHIN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. MCCAIN, spent his career working to improve the lives CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE Mrs. MCCASKILL, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. of men, women, and children around the world; and UNITED STATES MERKLEY, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. MORAN, Whereas video released of Warren Mr. TESTER (for himself, Mr. BURR, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. MURPHY, Mrs. Weinstein by his captors confirms that he is and Mr. BEGICH) submitted the fol- MURRAY, Mr. NELSON, Mr. PAUL, Mr. in poor health: Now, therefore, be it lowing resolution; which was consid- PORTMAN, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. REED, Mr. Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- ered and agreed to: RISCH, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, resentatives concurring), That it is the sense

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Mr. TESTER submitted an amend- their different circumstances, a top priority; to lie on the table. ment intended to be proposed by him to the and SA 3403. Mr. WHITEHOUSE submitted an bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie (3) keep Congress apprised of actions to amendment intended to be proposed by him on the table. achieve these goals as new information is to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered SA 3424. Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. available, or quarterly if no new information to lie on the table. WALSH) submitted an amendment intended is available. SA 3404. Ms. HEITKAMP submitted an to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2410, amendment intended to be proposed by her supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. f to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered SA 3425. Mr. WHITEHOUSE submitted an AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND to lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed by him PROPOSED SA 3405. Ms. HEITKAMP submitted an to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered amendment intended to be proposed by her to lie on the table. SA 3388. Mr. REED (for himself and Mr. to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered SA 3426. Mr. KING (for himself and Mr. RAHAM G ) submitted an amendment intended to lie on the table. BURR) submitted an amendment intended to to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2410, to SA 3406. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and be proposed by him to the bill S. 2410, supra; authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 Mrs. BOXER) submitted an amendment in- which was ordered to lie on the table. for military activities of the Department of tended to be proposed by her to the bill S. SA 3427. Mr. WHITEHOUSE submitted an Defense, for military construction, and for 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie on the amendment intended to be proposed by him defense activities of the Department of En- table. to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered ergy, to prescribe military personnel SA 3407. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and to lie on the table. strengths for such fiscal year, and for other Mrs. BOXER) submitted an amendment in- SA 3428. Mr. CARDIN submitted an amend- purposes; which was ordered to lie on the tended to be proposed by her to the bill S. ment intended to be proposed by him to the table. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie on the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie SA 3389. Mr. REED submitted an amend- table. on the table. ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 3408. Mr. SCHATZ submitted an amend- SA 3429. Mr. CARDIN submitted an amend- bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie ment intended to be proposed by him to the ment intended to be proposed by him to the on the table. bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie SA 3390. Mr. REED submitted an amend- on the table. on the table. ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 3409. Mr. SCHATZ submitted an amend- SA 3430. Mr. CARDIN submitted an amend- bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie ment intended to be proposed by him to the ment intended to be proposed by him to the on the table. bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie SA 3391. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and on the table. on the table. Mr. GRASSLEY) submitted an amendment in- SA 3410. Mr. SCHATZ submitted an amend- SA 3431. Mr. CARDIN submitted an amend- tended to be proposed by her to the bill S. ment intended to be proposed by him to the ment intended to be proposed by him to the 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie on the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie table. on the table. on the table. SA 3411. Mr. WHITEHOUSE submitted an SA 3392. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an SA 3432. Mr. CARDIN submitted an amend- amendment intended to be proposed by him amendment intended to be proposed by her ment intended to be proposed by him to the to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie to lie on the table. to lie on the table. on the table. SA 3412. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. SA 3393. Ms. BALDWIN submitted an SA 3433. Mr. CARDIN submitted an amend- LEE, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. PAUL, amendment intended to be proposed by her ment intended to be proposed by him to the Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. COONS, Ms. to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie COLLINS, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. to lie on the table. on the table. HEINRICH, Mr. ENZI, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. SA 3394. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an SA 3434. Mr. CARDIN submitted an amend- KIRK, and Ms. KLOBUCHAR) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her ment intended to be proposed by him to the amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. on the table. to lie on the table. SA 3395. Ms. BALDWIN submitted an SA 3435. Mr. CARDIN submitted an amend- SA 3413. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her ment intended to be proposed by him to the amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. on the table. SA 3396. Ms. BALDWIN submitted an to lie on the table. SA 3414. Mr. SCHATZ submitted an amend- SA 3436. Ms. COLLINS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her ment intended to be proposed by him to the amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. to lie on the table. SA 3397. Mr. CARDIN (for himself and Mr. on the table. SA 3415. Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and SA 3437. Ms. COLLINS submitted an CRAPO) submitted an amendment intended to amendment intended to be proposed by her Mr. ENZI) submitted an amendment intended be proposed by him to the bill S. 2363, to pro- to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2410, to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered tect and enhance opportunities for rec- supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. to lie on the table. reational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and SA 3416. Ms. KLOBUCHAR submitted an SA 3438. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted an for other purposes; which was ordered to lie amendment intended to be proposed by her amendment intended to be proposed by her on the table. to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered SA 3398. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and to lie on the table. to lie on the table. Mr. GRASSLEY) submitted an amendment in- SA 3417. Ms. KLOBUCHAR submitted an SA 3439. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted an tended to be proposed by her to the bill S. amendment intended to be proposed by her amendment intended to be proposed by her 2410, to authorize appropriations for fiscal to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered year 2015 for military activities of the De- to lie on the table. to lie on the table. partment of Defense, for military construc- SA 3418. Mr. WALSH (for himself and Mr. SA 3440. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted an tion, and for defense activities of the Depart- TESTER) submitted an amendment intended amendment intended to be proposed by her ment of Energy, to prescribe military per- to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2410, to the bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered sonnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. to lie on the table. other purposes; which was ordered to lie on SA 3419. Mr. WALSH (for himself and Mr. SA 3441. Mr. CASEY (for himself and Mr. the table. TESTER) submitted an amendment intended BOOKER) submitted an amendment intended SA 3399. Mr. COATS submitted an amend- to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2410, to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 4660, ment intended to be proposed by him to the supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. making appropriations for the Departments bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie SA 3420. Mr. WALSH (for himself and Mr. of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Re- on the table. TESTER) submitted an amendment intended lated Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- SA 3400. Mr. COATS submitted an amend- to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2410, tember 30, 2015, and for other purposes; which ment intended to be proposed by him to the supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. was ordered to lie on the table. bill S. 2410, supra; which was ordered to lie SA 3421. Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. SA 3442. Mr. REID (for Mr. BOOZMAN) pro- on the table. WALSH) submitted an amendment intended posed an amendment to the bill S. 2076, to

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amend the provisions of title 46, United (2) CONSTRUCTION.—The amendments made govern the authority to issue, use, and en- States Code, related to the Board of Visitors by paragraph (1) shall not be construed to force civil investigative demands under sub- to the United States Merchant Marine Acad- imply that a person aggrieved by a violation paragraph (D), except that— emy, and for other purposes. of such Act did not have a right to bring a ‘‘(i) any reference in that section to false SA 3443. Mr. REID (for Mr. COONS) proposed civil action as a representative party on be- claims law investigators or investigations an amendment to the bill S. 1799, to reau- half of members of a class or be a member of shall be applied for purposes of subparagraph thorize subtitle A of the Victims of Child a class in a civil action before the date of the (D) as referring to investigators or investiga- Abuse Act of 1990. enactment of this Act. tions under this section; ‘‘(ii) any reference in that section to inter- f SA 3389. Mr. REED submitted an rogatories shall be applied for purposes of TEXT OF AMENDMENTS amendment intended to be proposed by subparagraph (D) as referring to written him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- questions, and answers to such need not be SA 3388. Mr. REED (for himself and propriations for fiscal year 2015 for under oath; Mr. GRAHAM) submitted an amendment ‘‘(iii) the statutory definitions for purposes intended to be proposed by him to the military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, of that section relating to ‘false claims law’ bill S. 2410, to authorize appropriations shall not apply; and for fiscal year 2015 for military activi- and for defense activities of the De- ‘‘(iv) provisions of that section relating to ties of the Department of Defense, for partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- qui tam relators shall not apply.’’. military construction, and for defense tary personnel strengths for such fiscal (b) CONSULTATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN PRESCRIPTION OF REGULATIONS.— activities of the Department of Energy, year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Subsection (h)(3) of such section is amended to prescribe military personnel by adding at the end the following new sub- strengths for such fiscal year, and for At the end of subtitle A of title VI, add the following: paragraph: other purposes; which was ordered to ‘‘(H) The Department of Justice.’’. SEC. 605. ROLE FOR DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE lie on the table; as follows: UNDER MILITARY LENDING ACT. At the end of subtitle H of title X, add the (a) ENFORCEMENT BY THE ATTORNEY GEN- SA 3390. Mr. REED submitted an following: ERAL.—Subsection (f) of section 987 of title amendment intended to be proposed by SEC. 1087. RESOLUTION OF CONTROVERSIES 10, United States Code, is amended by adding him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- UNDER SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RE- at the end the following new paragraph: propriations for fiscal year 2015 for LIEF ACT. ‘‘(7) ENFORCEMENT BY THE ATTORNEY GEN- military activities of the Department (a) ELECTION OF ARBITRATION.— ERAL.— of Defense, for military construction, (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 102 of the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General and for defense activities of the De- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. may commence a civil action in any appro- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- App. 512) is amended by adding at the end priate district court of the United States the following new subsection: against any person who— tary personnel strengths for such fiscal ‘‘(d) WRITTEN CONSENT REQUIRED FOR ARBI- ‘‘(i) engages in a pattern or practice of vio- year, and for other purposes; which was TRATION.—Notwithstanding any other provi- lating this section; or ordered to lie on the table; as follows: sion of law, whenever a contract with a serv- ‘‘(ii) engages in a violation of this section At the end of title X, add the following: icemember, or a servicemember and the that raises an issue of general public impor- Subtitle I—Matters Relating to the servicemember’s spouse jointly, provides for tance. Servicemembers Civil Relief Act the use of arbitration to resolve a con- ‘‘(B) RELIEF.—In a civil action commenced troversy subject to a provision of this Act under subparagraph (A), the court— SEC. 1091. TERMINATION OF RESIDENTIAL LEASES AFTER ASSIGNMENT OR RE- and arising out of or relating to such con- ‘‘(i) may grant any appropriate equitable LOCATION TO QUARTERS OF UNITED tract, arbitration may be used to settle such or declaratory relief with respect to the vio- STATES OR HOUSING FACILITY controversy only if, after such controversy lation of this section; UNDER JURISDICTION OF UNI- arises, all parties to such controversy con- ‘‘(ii) may award all other appropriate re- FORMED SERVICE. sent in writing to use arbitration to settle lief, including monetary damages, to any (a) TERMINATION OF RESIDENTIAL LEASES.— such controversy.’’. person aggrieved by the violation; and (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 305 of the (2) APPLICABILITY.—Subsection (d) of such ‘‘(iii) may, to vindicate the public interest, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. section, as added by paragraph (1), shall assess a civil penalty— App. 535) is amended— apply with respect to contracts entered into, ‘‘(I) in an amount not exceeding $110,000 for (A) in subsection (a)(1)— amended, altered, modified, renewed, or ex- a first violation; and (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘or’’ at tended after the date of the enactment of ‘‘(II) in an amount not exceeding $220,000 the end; this Act. for any subsequent violation. (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the pe- (b) LIMITATION ON WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND ‘‘(C) INTERVENTION.—Upon timely applica- riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and PROTECTIONS.— tion, a person aggrieved by a violation of (iii) by adding at the end the following new (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 107(a) of the this section with respect to which the civil subparagraph: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. action is commenced may intervene in such ‘‘(C) in the case of a lease described in sub- App. 517(a)) is amended— action, and may obtain such appropriate re- section (b)(1) and subparagraph (C) of such (A) in the second sentence, by inserting lief as the person could obtain in a civil ac- subsection, the date the lessee is assigned to ‘‘and if it is made after a specific dispute has tion under paragraph (5) with respect to that or otherwise relocates to quarters or a hous- arisen and the dispute is identified in the violation, along with costs and a reasonable ing facility as described in such subpara- waiver’’ after ‘‘to which it applies’’; and attorney fee. graph.’’; and (B) in the third sentence, by inserting ‘‘and ‘‘(D) ISSUANCE AND SERVICE OF CIVIL INVES- (B) in subsection (b)(1)— if it is made after a specific dispute has aris- TIGATIVE DEMANDS.—Whenever the Attorney (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘or’’ at en and the dispute is identified in the waiv- General, or a designee, has reason to believe the end; er’’ after ‘‘period of military service’’. that any person may be in possession, cus- (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the pe- (2) APPLICABILITY.—The amendment made tody, or control of any documentary mate- riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to rial relevant to an investigation under this (iii) by adding at the end the following new waivers made on or after the date of the en- section, the Attorney General, or a designee, subparagraph: actment of this Act. may, before commencing a civil action under ‘‘(C) the lease is executed by or on behalf of (c) PRESERVATION OF RIGHT TO BRING CLASS subparagraph (A), issue in writing and cause a person who thereafter and during the term ACTION.— to be served upon such person, a civil inves- of the lease is assigned to or otherwise relo- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 802(a) of the tigative demand requiring— cates to quarters of the United States or a Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. ‘‘(i) the production of such documentary housing facility under the jurisdiction of a App. 597a(a)) is amended— material for inspection and copying; uniformed service (as defined in section 101 (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘and’’ at ‘‘(ii) that the custodian of such documen- of title 37, United States Code), including the end; tary material answer in writing written housing provided under the Military Housing (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period questions with respect to such documentary Privatization Initiative.’’. at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and material; or (2) MANNER OF TERMINATION.—Subsection (C) by adding at the end the following new ‘‘(iii) the production of any combination of (c)(1) of such section is amended— paragraph: such documentary material or answers. (A) in subparagraph (A)— ‘‘(3) be a representative party on behalf of ‘‘(E) RELATIONSHIP TO FALSE CLAIMS ACT.— (i) by inserting ‘‘in the case of a lease de- members of a class or be a member of a class, The statutory provisions governing the au- scribed in subsection (b)(1) and subparagraph in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil thority to issue, use, and enforce civil inves- (A) or (B) of such subsection,’’ before ‘‘by de- Procedure, notwithstanding any previous tigative demands under section 3733 of title livery’’; and agreement to the contrary.’’. 31 (known as the ‘False Claims Act’) shall (ii) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end;

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Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted subparagraph (C); and by an individual to give notice under para- an amendment intended to be proposed (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the graph (1).’’. by her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize following new subparagraph (B): (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Section 303A of such appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for ‘‘(B) in the case of a lease described in sub- Act, as added by subsection (a), shall apply military activities of the Department section (b)(1) and subparagraph (C) of such with respect to deaths that occur on or after subsection, by delivery by the lessee of writ- the date of the enactment of this Act. of Defense, for military construction, ten notice of such termination, and a letter (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of and for defense activities of the De- from the servicemember’s commanding offi- contents in section 1(b) of such Act (50 U.S.C. partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- cer indicating that the servicemember has App. 501) is amended by inserting after the tary personnel strengths for such fiscal been assigned to or is otherwise relocating to item relating to section 303 the following year, and for other purposes; which was quarters of the United States or a housing new item: ordered to lie on the table; as follows: facility under the jurisdiction of a uniformed ‘‘Sec. 303A. Protection of surviving spouse At the end of subtitle C of title VII, add service (as defined in section 101 of title 37, the following: United States Code), to the lessor (or the les- with respect to mortgage fore- closure.’’. SEC. 737. ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP PRO- sor’s grantee), or to the lessor’s agent (or the GRAM AT MEDICAL FACILITIES OF agent’s grantee); and’’. SA 3391. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (b) DEFINITION OF MILITARY ORDERS AND (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES FOR PURPOSES and Mr. GRASSLEY) submitted an after the date of the enactment of this Act, OF ACT.— amendment intended to be proposed by the Secretary of Defense shall carry out an (1) TRANSFER OF DEFINITIONS.—Such Act is her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- antimicrobial stewardship program at med- further amended by transferring paragraphs propriations for fiscal year 2015 for ical facilities of the Department of Defense. (1) and (2) of section 305(i) (50 U.S.C. App. (b) COLLECTION AND USE OF DATA.—In car- 535(i)) to the end of section 101 (50 U.S.C. military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, rying out the antimicrobial stewardship pro- App. 511) and redesignating such paragraphs, gram required by subsection (a), the Sec- as so transferred, as paragraphs (10) and (11). and for defense activities of the De- retary shall— (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Such Act is partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- (1) develop a consistent manner in which to further amended— tary personnel strengths for such fiscal collect and analyze data on antibiotic usage, (A) in section 305 (50 U.S.C. App. 535), as year, and for other purposes; which was health issues related to antibiotic usage amended by paragraph (1), by striking sub- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (such as Clostridium difficile infections), and section (i); and At the end of subtitle H of title X, insert antimicrobial resistance trends at medical (B) in section 705 (50 U.S.C. App. 595), by the following: facilities of the Department in order to striking ‘‘or naval’’ both places it appears. SEC. 1087. TRANSNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFICKING evaluate how well the program is improving SEC. 1092. PROTECTION OF SURVIVING SPOUSE ACT. health care provided to members of the WITH RESPECT TO MORTGAGE Armed Forces and reducing the inappro- FORECLOSURE. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be priate use of antibiotics at such facilities; (a) IN GENERAL.—Title III of the cited as the ‘‘Transnational Drug Trafficking and Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. Act of 2014’’. (2) provide data on antibiotic usage and App. 531 et seq.) is amended by inserting (b) POSSESSION, MANUFACTURE OR DISTRIBU- antimicrobial resistance trends at facilities after section 303 (50 U.S.C. App. 533) the fol- TION FOR PURPOSES OF UNLAWFUL IMPORTA- of the Department to the National lowing new section: TIONS.—Section 1009 of the Controlled Sub- Healthcare Safety Network of the Centers ‘‘SEC. 303A. PROTECTION OF SURVIVING SPOUSE stances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 959) WITH RESPECT TO MORTGAGE is amended— for Disease Control and Prevention. (c) STRATEGY.—Not later than 180 days FORECLOSURE. (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) after the date of the enactment of this Act, ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (b), with respect to a servicemember who the Secretary shall submit to the congres- (2) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘It shall’’ sional defense committees a strategy for car- dies while in military service and who has a and all that follows and inserting the fol- surviving spouse who is the servicemember’s rying out the antimicrobial stewardship pro- lowing: ‘‘It shall be unlawful for any person gram required by subsection (a). successor in interest to property covered to manufacture or distribute a controlled under section 303(a), section 303 shall apply substance in schedule I or II or to the surviving spouse with respect to that SA 3393. Ms. BALDWIN submitted an flunitrazepam or a listed chemical intending, amendment intended to be proposed by property during the one-year period begin- knowing, or having reasonable cause to be- ning on the date of such death in the same her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- lieve that such substance or chemical will be manner as if the servicemember had not unlawfully imported into the United States propriations for fiscal year 2015 for died. or into waters within a distance of 12 miles military activities of the Department ‘‘(b) NOTICE REQUIRED.— of the coast of the United States. of Defense, for military construction, ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To be covered under this and for defense activities of the De- section with respect to property, a surviving ‘‘(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to spouse shall submit written notice that such manufacture or distribute a listed chem- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- surviving spouse is so covered to the mort- ical— tary personnel strengths for such fiscal gagee, trustee, or other creditor of the mort- ‘‘(1) intending or knowing that the listed year, and for other purposes; which was gage, trust deed, or other security in the na- chemical will be used to manufacture a con- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: trolled substance; and ture of a mortgage with which the property At the end of subtitle H of title X of divi- ‘‘(2) intending, knowing, or having reason- is secured. sion A, add the following: ‘‘(2) TIME.—Notice provided under para- able cause to believe that the controlled sub- stance will be unlawfully imported into the SEC. 1087. TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE JU- graph (1) shall be provided with respect to a RISDICTION, BADGER ARMY AMMU- surviving spouse anytime during the one- United States.’’. NITION PLANT, BARABOO, WIS- year period beginning on the date of death of (c) TRAFFICKING IN COUNTERFEIT GOODS OR CONSIN. the servicemember with respect to whom the SERVICES.—Chapter 113 of title 18, United (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: surviving spouse is to receive coverage under States Code, is amended— (1) PLANT.—The term ‘‘plant’’ means the this section. (1) in section 2318(b)(2), by striking ‘‘sec- former Badger Army Ammunition Plant near ‘‘(3) ADDRESS.—Notice provided under para- tion 2320(e)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 2320(f)’’; Baraboo, Wisconsin. graph (1) with respect to property shall be and (2) PROPERTY.—The term ‘‘Property’’ in- provided via e-mail, facsimile, standard post, (2) in section 2320— cludes— or express mail to facsimile numbers and ad- (A) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (A) the plant; dresses, as the case may be, designated by (4) and inserting the following: (B) any land located in Sauk County, Wis- the servicer of the mortgage, trust deed, or ‘‘(4) traffics in a drug and knowingly uses consin, and managed by the Federal Govern- other security in the nature of a mortgage a counterfeit mark on or in connection with ment relating to the plant; and with which the property is secured. such drug,’’; (C) any structure on the land described in ‘‘(4) MANNER.—Notice provided under para- (B) in subsection (b)(3), in the matter pre- subparagraph (B). graph (1) shall be provided in writing by ceding subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘coun- (b) TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDIC- using a form designed under paragraph (5) or terfeit drug’’ and inserting ‘‘drug that uses a TION.— submitting a copy of a Department of De- counterfeit mark on or in connection with (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Defense fense or Department of Veterans Affairs doc- the drug’’; and shall transfer to the Secretary of the Inte- ument evidencing the military service-re- (C) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph rior administrative jurisdiction over the ap- lated death of a spouse while in military (6) and inserting the following: proximately 1,553 acres of land located with- service. ‘‘(6) the term ‘drug’ means a drug, as de- in the boundary of the Property, to be held ‘‘(5) OFFICIAL FORMS.—The Secretary of De- fined in section 201 of the Federal Food, in trust by the Secretary of the Interior for fense shall design and distribute an official Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).’’. the benefit of the Ho-Chunk Nation.

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(2) DATE OF TRANSFER.— 13, 24, and 25 of Township 30S, Range 42E; and (3) A description of Reserve Officers’ Train- (A) IN GENERAL.—The transfer of all land Section 5 and the northern half of Section 6 ing Corps classroom information materials, described in paragraph (1) shall be carried of Township 31S, Range 43E, Mount Diablo course materials, and lesson plans related to out not later than 1 year after the latter of— Meridian, in the county of San Bernardino in education and training for prevention of sex- (i) the date on which environmental reme- the State of California, (but excluding the ual violence, and the process for developing diation activities on the land described in parcel identified as ‘AF Fee Simple’) as de- such materials and lesson plans. that paragraph are finalized; and picted on the map entitled: ‘Cuddeback Area (4) A description of the processes of com- (ii) the date of enactment of this Act. of the Golden Valley Proposed Wilderness munication among Reserve Officers’ Train- (B) FINALIZATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL REME- Additions, June 2014’.’’. ing Corps program officials, institutions of DIATION ACTIVITIES.—For purposes of this (b) EXPIRATIONAL REPEAL.—The Act enti- higher education, and law enforcement offi- paragraph, environmental remediation ac- tled ‘‘An Act to provide for the withdrawal cials about alleged and proven sexual vio- tivities on a parcel of land to be transferred and reservation for the use of the Depart- lence incidents involving Reserve Officers’ under paragraph (1) are considered to be fi- ment of the Air Force of certain public lands Training Corps cadets. nalized on the date on which the Department of the United States at Cuddeback Lake Air (5) A description of the process to review of Natural Resources of the State of Wis- Force Range, California, for defense pur- the records of Reserve Officers’ Training consin makes a final case closure and no-ac- poses’’, as approved June 21, 1963 (Public Law Corps cadets, including disciplinary records, tion-required determination for that parcel 88–46; 77 Stat. 69), is repealed. are evaluated prior to commissioning. of land. (6) Such other matters and recommenda- (3) TRANSFER OF PARCELS.—The Secretary SA 3395. Ms. BALDWIN submitted an tions with respect to the study required by of the Army may transfer the land described amendment intended to be proposed by subsection (a) as the Secretary considers ap- in paragraph (1) in parcels. her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- propriate. (4) LEGAL DESCRIPTION.—As soon as prac- propriations for fiscal year 2015 for SA 3396. Ms. BALDWIN submitted an ticable after the date of enactment of this military activities of the Department Act, the Secretary of Defense shall publish amendment intended to be proposed by in the Federal Register a legal description of of Defense, for military construction, her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- the land to be transferred under paragraph and for defense activities of the De- propriations for fiscal year 2015 for (1). partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- military activities of the Department (c) RETENTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESPON- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal of Defense, for military construction, SIBILITIES BY THE ARMY.— year, and for other purposes; which was and for defense activities of the De- (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2) ordered to lie on the table; as follows: and notwithstanding the transfer of adminis- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- At the end of subtitle E of title V, add the trative jurisdiction over the Property to the tary personnel strengths for such fiscal following: Secretary of the Interior under subsection year, and for other purposes; which was (b)(1), the Secretary of the Army shall retain SEC. 557. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF ASSESS- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: MENT OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN- sole Federal responsibility and liability to VOLVING RESERVE OFFICERS’ On page 738, in the table relating to Other fund and implement actions necessary for TRAINING CORPS CADETS. Procurement, Army, insert after the item re- compliance with all environmental remedi- (a) REPORT.—Not later than June 30, 2015, lating to Joint Light Tactical Vehicle an ation activities required to support the land the Secretary of Defense shall, in consulta- item relating to Family Medium Tactical reuse identified in the final case closure and tion with the Secretary of Education, submit Vehicles (FMTV), with a FY 2015 Request no-action-required determination of the De- to the congressional defense committees a amount of ‘‘0’’ and a Senate Authorized partment of Natural Resources of the State report setting forth an assessment of the fea- amount of ‘‘50,000’’. of Wisconsin for any transferred parcel of the sibility of conducting a study of sexual vio- On page 738, in the table relating to Other Property. lence involving cadets in the Reserve Offi- Procurement, Army, insert after the item re- (2) LIMITATION.—The responsibility and li- cers’ Training Corps (ROTC) programs dur- lating to Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles ability of the Secretary of the Army de- ing fiscal years 2009 through 2014 in order to (FHTV) an item relating to Additional scribed in paragraph (1) is limited to the re- determine the extent of sexual violence in HEMTT ESP Vehicles, with a FY 2015 Re- mediation of environmental contamination the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps pro- quest amount of ‘‘0’’ and a Senate Author- caused by the activities of the Department of grams and the need for reform of such pro- ized amount of ‘‘50,000’’. Defense that occurred before the date on grams in connection with such violence. which administrative jurisdiction over the (b) ELEMENTS.—The report required by sub- SA 3397. Mr. CARDIN (for himself land is transferred under this section. section (a) shall include the following: and Mr. CRAPO) submitted an amend- (1) A description and prioritization of the ment intended to be proposed by him SA 3394. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted quantitative and qualitative data, including to the bill S. 2363, to protect and en- an amendment intended to be proposed collection and assessment methodologies in hance opportunities for recreational by her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize compliance with applicable privacy laws, hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for that should be used to assess the extent of other purposes; which was ordered to military activities of the Department sexual violence involving Reserve Officers’ lie on the table; as follows: Training Corps cadets for each Armed Forces of Defense, for military construction, On page 53, after line 11, add the following: and for defense activities of the De- and across the Armed Forces in general, in- cluding data on— TITLE III—FISH HABITAT CONSERVATION partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- (A) alleged and proven incidents of sexual SEC. 301. FINDINGS; PURPOSE. tary personnel strengths for such fiscal violence by Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— year, and for other purposes; which was cadets as reported to the Reserve Officers’ (1) healthy populations of fish depend on ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Training Corps programs, institutions of the conservation, protection, restoration, At the end of subtitle E of title XXVIII, higher education, and law enforcement offi- and enhancement of fish habitats in the add the following: cials; United States; SEC. 2842. WITHDRAWAL AND RESERVATION OF (B) alleged and proven incidents of sexual (2) fish habitats (including wetlands, ADDITIONAL PUBLIC LAND FOR violence by students of institutions of higher streams, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and coastal NAVAL AIR WEAPONS STATION, education of demographics similar to the de- and marine habitats) perform numerous val- CHINA LAKE, CALIFORNIA. mographics of Reserve Officers’ Training uable environmental functions that sustain (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2971(b) of the Na- Corps cadets as reported to institutions of environmental, social, and cultural values, tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal higher education and law enforcement offi- including recycling nutrients, purifying Year 2014 (Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 1044) is cials; and water, attenuating floods, augmenting and amended— (C) actions officially and unofficially taken maintaining stream flows, recharging ground (1) by striking ‘‘subsection (a) is the Fed- by Reserve Officers’ Training Corps pro- water, acting as primary producers in the eral land’’ and inserting the following: ‘‘sub- grams, institutions of higher education, and food chain, and providing essential and sig- section (a) is— law enforcement officials in response to such nificant habitat for plants, fish, wildlife, and ‘‘(1) the Federal land’’; and alleged and proven incidents of sexual vio- other dependent species; (2) by striking ‘‘section 2912.’’ and insert- lence. (3) the extensive and diverse fish habitat ing the following: ‘‘section 2912; (2) An assessment of the feasibility of the resources of the United States are of enor- ‘‘(2) approximately 7,556 acres of public collection and analysis of the data provided mous significance to the economy of the land described at Public Law 88–46 and com- for in paragraph (1), including the methods United States, providing— monly known as the Cuddeback Lake Air and resources that would be necessary to col- (A) recreation for 60,000,000 anglers; Force Range; and lect, for sample sizes of sufficient size as to (B) more than 828,000 jobs and approxi- ‘‘(3) approximately 4,480 acres comprised of provide significant evidence for determining mately $115,000,000,000 in economic impact all the public lands within: Sections 31 and the extent, if any, of sexual violence involv- each year relating to recreational fishing; 32 of Township 29S, Range 43E; Sections 12, ing Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets. and

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(C) approximately 575,000 jobs and an addi- habitats in their respective States and terri- (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘fish’’ means tional $36,000,000,000 in economic impact each tories; and any freshwater, diadromous, estuarine, or year relating to commercial fishing; (B) the development, operation, and long- marine finfish or shellfish. (4) at least 40 percent of all threatened spe- term success of fish habitat partnerships and (B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘fish’’ includes cies and endangered species in the United project implementation; and the egg, spawn, spat, larval, and other juve- States are directly dependent on fish habi- (15) many of the programs for conservation nile stages of an organism described in sub- tats; on private farmland, ranchland, and paragraph (A). (5) certain fish species are considered to be forestland that are carried out by the Sec- (7) FISH AND WILDLIFE-DEPENDENT RECRE- ecological indicators of fish habitat quality, retary of Agriculture, including the Natural ATION.—The term ‘‘fish and wildlife-depend- such that the presence of those species re- Resources Conservation Service and the ent recreation’’ means a use involving hunt- flects high-quality habitat for fish species; State and Private Forestry programs of the ing, fishing, wildlife observation and photog- (6) loss and degradation of fish habitat, ri- Forest Service, are able to significantly con- raphy, or conservation education and inter- parian habitat, water quality, and water vol- tribute to the implementation of the Na- pretation. ume caused by activities such as alteration tional Fish Habitat Action Plan through the (8) FISH HABITAT.— of watercourses, stream blockages, water engagement of private landowners. (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘fish habitat’’ withdrawals and diversions, erosion, pollu- means an area on which fish depend to carry (b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this title is tion, sedimentation, and destruction or out the life processes of the fish, including to encourage partnerships among public modification of wetlands have— an area used by the fish for spawning, incu- agencies and other interested parties con- (A) caused significant declines in fish pop- bation, nursery, rearing, growth to maturity, ulations throughout the United States, espe- sistent with the mission and goals of the Na- food supply, or migration. tional Fish Habitat Action Plan— cially declines in native fish populations; (B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘fish habitat’’ and (1) to promote intact and healthy fish habi- may include— (B) resulted in economic losses to the tats; (i) an area immediately adjacent to an United States; (2) to improve the quality and quantity of aquatic environment, if the immediately ad- (7)(A) providing for the conservation and fish habitats and overall health of fish spe- jacent area— sustainability of fish populations has not cies; (I) contributes to the quality and quantity been fully realized, despite federally funded (3) to increase the quality and quantity of of water sources; or fish and wildlife restoration programs and fish habitats that support a broad natural di- (II) provides public access for the use of other activities intended to conserve fish versity of fish and other aquatic species; fishery resources; and habitat; and (4) to improve fish habitats in a manner (ii) an area inhabited by saltwater and (B) conservation and sustainability may be that leads to improvement of the annual eco- brackish fish, including an offshore artificial significantly advanced through a renewed nomic output from recreational, subsistence, marine reef in the Gulf of Mexico. commitment and sustained, cooperative ef- and commercial fishing; (9) FISH HABITAT CONSERVATION PROJECT.— forts that are complementary to existing (5) to enhance fish and wildlife-dependent (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘fish habitat fish and wildlife restoration programs and recreation; conservation project’’ means a project that— clean water programs; (6) to coordinate and facilitate activities (i) is submitted to the Board by a Partner- (8) the National Fish Habitat Action Plan carried out by Federal departments and ship and approved by the Secretary under provides a framework for maintaining and agencies under the leadership of— section 305; and restoring fish habitats to perpetuate popu- (A) the Director of the United States Fish (ii) provides for the conservation or man- lations of fish species; and Wildlife Service; agement of a fish habitat. (9) the United States can achieve signifi- (B) the Assistant Administrator for Fish- (B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘fish habitat cant progress toward providing fish habitats eries of the National Oceanic and Atmos- conservation project’’ includes— for the conservation and restoration of fish pheric Administration; and (i) the provision of technical assistance to species through a voluntary, nonregulatory (C) the Director of the United States Geo- a State, Indian tribe, or local community by incentive program that is based on technical logical Survey; and the National Fish Habitat Conservation and financial assistance provided by the Fed- (7) to achieve other purposes in accordance Partnership Program or any other agency to eral Government; with the mission and goals of the National facilitate the development of strategies and (10) the creation of partnerships between Fish Habitat Action Plan. priorities for the conservation of fish habi- local citizens, Indian tribes, Alaska Native tats; or SEC. 302. DEFINITIONS. organizations, corporations, nongovern- (ii) the voluntary obtaining of a real prop- mental organizations, and Federal, State, In this title: erty interest in land or water, by a State, and tribal agencies is critical to the success (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- local government, or other non-Federal enti- of activities to restore fish habitats; TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional ty, including water rights, in accordance (11) the Federal Government has numerous committees’’ means— with terms and conditions that ensure that land and water management agencies that (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, the real property will be administered for are critical to the implementation of the Na- and Transportation and the Committee on the long-term conservation of— tional Fish Habitat Action Plan, including— Environment and Public Works of the Sen- (I) the land or water; and (A) the United States Fish and Wildlife ate; and (II) the fish dependent on the land or Service; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of water. (B) the Bureau of Land Management; the House of Representatives. (10) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian (C) the National Park Service; (2) ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR.—The term tribe’’ has the meaning given the term in (D) the Bureau of Reclamation; ‘‘Assistant Administrator’’ means the As- section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination (E) the Bureau of Indian Affairs; sistant Administrator for Fisheries of the and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. (F) the National Marine Fisheries Service; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- 450b). (G) the Forest Service; tration. (11) NATIONAL FISH HABITAT ACTION PLAN.— (H) the Natural Resources Conservation (3) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means the The term ‘‘National Fish Habitat Action Service; and National Fish Habitat Board established by Plan’’ means the National Fish Habitat Ac- (I) the Environmental Protection Agency; section 303(a)(1). tion Plan dated April 24, 2006, and any subse- (12) the United States Fish and Wildlife (4) CONSERVATION; CONSERVE; MANAGE; MAN- quent revisions or amendments to that plan. Service, the Forest Service, the Bureau of AGEMENT.—The terms ‘‘conservation’’, ‘‘con- (12) PARTNERSHIP.—The term ‘‘Partner- Land Management, and the National Marine serve’’, ‘‘manage’’, and ‘‘management’’ mean ship’’ means an entity designated by the Fisheries Service each play a vital role in— to maintain, sustain, and, where practicable, Board as a Fish Habitat Conservation Part- (A) the protection, restoration, and en- restore and enhance, using methods and pro- nership pursuant to section 304(a). hancement of the fish communities and fish cedures associated with modern scientific re- (13) REAL PROPERTY INTEREST.—The term habitats in the United States; and source programs (including protection, re- ‘‘real property interest’’ means an ownership (B) the development, operation, and long- search, census, law enforcement, habitat interest in— term success of fish habitat partnerships and management, propagation, live trapping and (A) land; project implementation; transplantation, and the regulated har- (B) water (including water rights); or (13) the United States Geological Survey, vesting of fish)— (C) a building or object that is perma- the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, (A) a healthy population of fish; nently affixed to land. and the National Marine Fisheries Service (B) a habitat required to sustain fish and (14) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ each play a vital role in scientific evalua- fish populations; or means the Secretary of the Interior. tion, data collection, and mapping for fish- (C) a habitat required to sustain fish pro- (15) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means— ery resources in the United States; ductivity. (A) each of the several States; (14) the State and Territorial fish and wild- (5) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means (B) the District of Columbia; life agencies play a vital role in— the Director of the United States Fish and (C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; (A) the protection, restoration, and en- Wildlife Service. (D) Guam; hancement of the fish communities and fish (6) FISH.— (E) the Virgin Islands; and

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Board, including— resources or sustains the habitat for those (ix) The row crop industry. (A) a requirement that a quorum of the (x) Natural resource commodity interests, fishery resources of the State pursuant to members of the Board be present to transact such as petroleum or mineral extraction. State law or the constitution of the State; or business; (3) COMPENSATION.—A member of the Board (C) the fish and wildlife agency of the Com- (B) a requirement that no recommenda- shall serve without compensation. monwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin tions may be adopted by the Board, except Islands, or any other territory or possession (4) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—A member of the by the vote of 2⁄3 of all members; Board may be allowed travel expenses, in- of the United States. (C) procedures for establishing national cluding per diem in lieu of subsistence, at SEC. 303. NATIONAL FISH HABITAT BOARD. goals and priorities for fish habitat conserva- rates authorized for an employee of an agen- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.— tion for the purposes of this title; cy under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, (1) FISH HABITAT BOARD.—There is estab- United States Code, while away from the (D) procedures for designating Partner- lished a board, to be known as the ‘‘National home or regular place of business of the ships under section 304; and Fish Habitat Board’’, whose duties are— member in the performance of the duties of (E) procedures for reviewing, evaluating, (A) to promote, oversee, and coordinate the the Board. and making recommendations regarding fish implementation of this title and the Na- (b) APPOINTMENT AND TERMS.— habitat conservation projects. tional Fish Habitat Action Plan; (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as otherwise pro- (2) QUORUM.—A majority of the members of (B) to establish national goals and prior- vided in this subsection, a member of the the Board shall constitute a quorum. ities for fish habitat conservation; Board described in any of subparagraphs (H) SEC. 304. FISH HABITAT PARTNERSHIPS. (C) to approve Partnerships; and through (O) of subsection (a)(2) shall serve (D) to review and make recommendations for a term of 3 years. (a) AUTHORITY TO APPROVE.—The Board regarding fish habitat conservation projects. (2) INITIAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP.— may approve and designate Fish Habitat (2) MEMBERSHIP.—The Board shall be com- (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days Partnerships in accordance with this section. posed of 28 members, of whom— after the date of enactment of this Act, the (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of a Partner- (A) 1 shall be the Director; representatives of the board established by ship shall be— (B) 1 shall be the Assistant Administrator; the National Fish Habitat Action Plan shall (1) to coordinate the implementation of (C) 1 shall be the Chief of the Natural Re- appoint the initial members of the Board de- the National Fish Habitat Action Plan at a sources Conservation Service; scribed in subparagraphs (H), (I), (J), (L), regional level; (D) 1 shall be the Chief of the Forest Serv- (M), (N), and (O) of subsection (a)(2). (2) to identify strategic priorities for fish ice; (B) TRIBAL REPRESENTATIVES.—Not later habitat conservation; (E) 1 shall be the Assistant Administrator than 180 days after the enactment of this (3) to recommend to the Board fish habitat for Water of the Environmental Protection Act, the Secretary shall provide to the board conservation projects that address a stra- Agency; established by the National Fish Habitat Ac- tegic priority of the Board; and (F) 1 shall be the President of the Associa- tion Plan a recommendation of not less than (4) to develop and carry out fish habitat tion of Fish and Wildlife Agencies; 4 tribal representatives, from which that conservation projects. (G) 1 shall be the Secretary of the Board of board shall appoint 2 representatives pursu- (c) APPLICATIONS.—An entity seeking to be Directors of the National Fish and Wildlife ant to subparagraph (K) of subsection (a)(2). designated as a Partnership shall submit to Foundation appointed pursuant to section (3) TRANSITIONAL TERMS.—Of the members the Board an application at such time, in 3(g)(2)(B) of the National Fish and Wildlife described in subsection (a)(2)(O) initially ap- such manner, and containing such informa- Foundation Establishment Act (16 U.S.C. pointed to the Board— tion as the Board may reasonably require. 3702(g)(2)(B)); (A) 4 shall be appointed for a term of 1 (H) 4 shall be representatives of State year; (d) APPROVAL.—The Board may approve an agencies, 1 of whom shall be nominated by a (B) 4 shall be appointed for a term of 2 application for a Partnership submitted regional association of fish and wildlife years; and under subsection (c) if the Board determines agencies from each of the Northeast, South- (C) 3 shall be appointed for a term of 3 that the applicant— east, Midwest, and Western regions of the years. (1) identifies representatives to provide United States; (4) VACANCIES.— support and technical assistance to the Part- (I) 1 shall be a representative of the Com- (A) IN GENERAL.—A vacancy of a member of nership from a diverse group of public and monwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin the Board described in subparagraphs (H), (I), private partners, which may include Federal, Islands, or any other territory or possession (J), (L), (M), (N), and (O) of subsection (a)(2) State, or local governments, nonprofit enti- of the United States; shall be filled by an appointment made by ties, Indian tribes, and private individuals, (J) 1 shall be a representative of the Amer- the remaining members of the Board. that are focused on conservation of fish habi- ican Fisheries Society; (B) TRIBAL REPRESENTATIVES.—Following a tats to achieve results across jurisdictional (K) 2 shall be representatives of Indian vacancy of a member of the Board described boundaries on public and private land; tribes, of whom— in subparagraph (K) of subsection (a)(2), the (2) is organized to promote the health of (i) 1 shall represent Indian tribes from the Secretary shall recommend to the Board a important fish habitats and distinct geo- State of Alaska; and list of not less than 4 tribal representatives, graphical areas, important fish species, or (ii) 1 shall represent Indian tribes from the from which the remaining members of the system types, including reservoirs, natural other States; Board shall appoint a representative to fill lakes, coastal and marine environments, and (L) 1 shall be a representative of the Re- the vacancy. estuaries; gional Fishery Management Councils estab- (5) CONTINUATION OF SERVICE.—An indi- (3) identifies strategic fish and fish habitat lished under section 302 of the Magnuson- vidual whose term of service as a member of priorities for the Partnership area in the Stevens Fishery Conservation and Manage- the Board expires may continue to serve on form of geographical focus areas or key ment Act (16 U.S.C. 1852); the Board until a successor is appointed. stressors or impairments to facilitate stra- (M) 1 shall be a representative of the Ma- (6) REMOVAL.—If a member of the Board de- tegic planning and decisionmaking; rine Fisheries Commissions, which is com- scribed in any of subparagraphs (H) through (4) is able to address issues and priorities posed of— (O) of subsection (a)(2) misses 3 consecutive on a nationally significant scale; (i) the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries regularly scheduled Board meetings, the (5) includes a governance structure that— Commission; members of the Board may— (A) reflects the range of all partners; and (ii) the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Com- (A) vote to remove that member; and (B) promotes joint strategic planning and mission; and (B) appoint another individual in accord- decisionmaking by the applicant; (iii) the Pacific States Marine Fisheries ance with paragraph (4). (6) demonstrates completion of, or signifi- Commission; (c) CHAIRPERSON.— cant progress toward the development of, a (N) 1 shall be a representative of the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Board shall elect a strategic plan to address the decline in fish Sportfishing and Boating Partnership Coun- member of the Board to serve as Chairperson populations, rather than simply treating cil; and of the Board. symptoms in accordance with the National (O) 10 shall be representatives selected (2) TERM.—The Chairperson of the Board Fish Habitat Action Plan; and from each of the following groups: shall serve for a term of 3 years. (7) promotes collaboration in developing a (i) The recreational sportfishing industry. (d) MEETINGS.— strategic vision and implementation pro- (ii) The commercial fishing industry. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Board shall meet— gram that is scientifically sound and achiev- (iii) Marine recreational anglers. (A) at the call of the Chairperson; but able.

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SEC. 305. FISH HABITAT CONSERVATION (2) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY INTER- (2) PROJECTS ON FEDERAL LAND OR WATER.— PROJECTS. ESTS.— Notwithstanding paragraph (1), Federal (a) SUBMISSION TO BOARD.—Not later than (A) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY INTER- funds may be used for payment of 100 percent March 31 of each calendar year, each Part- ESTS.— of the costs of a fish habitat conservation nership shall submit to the Board a list of (i) IN GENERAL.—Subject to clause (ii), a project located on Federal land or water. fish habitat conservation projects rec- State, local government, or other non-Fed- (3) NON-FEDERAL SHARE.—The non-Federal ommended by the Partnership for annual eral entity shall be eligible to receive funds share of the cost of a fish habitat conserva- funding under this title. under this title for the acquisition of real tion project— (b) RECOMMENDATIONS BY BOARD.—Not property. (A) may not be derived from a Federal later than July 1 of each calendar year, the (ii) RESTRICTION.—No fish habitat con- grant program; but Board shall submit to the Secretary a de- servation project that will result in the ac- (B) may include in-kind contributions and scription, including estimated costs, of each quisition by a State, local government, or cash. fish habitat conservation project that the other non-Federal entity, in whole or in (4) SPECIAL RULE FOR INDIAN TRIBES.—Not- Board recommends that the Secretary ap- part, of any real property interest may be withstanding paragraph (1) or any other pro- prove and fund under this title, in order of recommended by the Board under subsection vision of law, any funds made available to an priority, for the following fiscal year. (b) or provided financial assistance under Indian tribe pursuant to this title may be (c) CONSIDERATIONS.—The Board shall se- lect each fish habitat conservation project to this title unless the project meets the re- considered to be non-Federal funds for the be recommended to the Secretary under sub- quirements of subparagraph (B). purpose of paragraph (1). section (b)— (B) REQUIREMENTS.— (f) APPROVAL.— (1) based on a recommendation of the Part- (i) IN GENERAL.—A real property interest (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days nership that is, or will be, participating ac- may not be acquired pursuant to a fish habi- after the date of receipt of the recommenda- tively in carrying out the fish habitat con- tat conservation project by a State, local tions of the Board for fish habitat conserva- servation project; and government, or other non-Federal entity un- tion projects under subsection (b), subject to (2) after taking into consideration— less— the limitations under subsection (d), and (A) the extent to which the fish habitat (I) the Secretary determines that the based, to the maximum extent practicable, conservation project fulfills a purpose of this State, local government, or other non-Fed- on the criteria described in subsection (c)— title or a goal of the National Fish Habitat eral entity is obligated to undertake the (A) the Secretary shall approve, reject, or Action Plan; management of the real property being ac- reorder the priority of any fish habitat con- (B) the extent to which the fish habitat quired in accordance with the purposes of servation project recommended by the Board conservation project addresses the national this title; and that is not within a marine or estuarine priorities established by the Board; (II) the owner of the real property author- habitat; and (C) the availability of sufficient non-Fed- izes the State, local government, or other (B) the Secretary and the Secretary of eral funds to match Federal contributions non-Federal entity to acquire the real prop- Commerce shall jointly approve, reject, or for the fish habitat conservation project, as erty. reorder the priority of any fish habitat con- required by subsection (e); (ii) ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS.—Any real servation project recommended by the Board (D) the extent to which the fish habitat property interest acquired by a State, local that is within a marine or estuarine habitat. conservation project— government, or other non-Federal entity (2) FUNDING.—If a fish habitat conservation (i) increases recreational fishing opportu- pursuant to a fish habitat conservation project under paragraph (1) is approved by nities for the public; project shall be subject to terms and condi- the Secretary, or the Secretary and the Sec- (ii) will be carried out through a coopera- tions established by the Secretary providing retary of Commerce jointly, the Secretary, tive agreement among Federal, State, and for the long-term conservation and manage- or the Secretary and the Secretary of Com- local governments, Indian tribes, and private ment of the fish habitat and the fish and merce jointly, as applicable, shall use entities; wildlife dependent on that habitat. amounts made available to carry out this (iii) increases public access to land or (iii) PUBLIC ACCESS.— title to provide funds to carry out the fish water for fish and wildlife-dependent rec- (I) IN GENERAL.—Any acquisition of fee habitat conservation project. reational opportunities; title to real property by a State, local gov- (3) NOTIFICATION.—If the priority of any (iv) advances the conservation of fish and ernment, or non-Federal entity pursuant to fish habitat conservation project rec- wildlife species that have been identified by this title shall, where applicable and con- ommended by the Board under subsection (b) the States as species in greatest need of con- sistent with State laws and regulations, pro- is rejected or reordered by the Secretary, or servation; vide public access to that real property for the Secretary and the Secretary of Com- (v) where appropriate, advances the con- compatible fish and wildlife-dependent recre- merce jointly, the Secretary, or the Sec- servation of fish and fish habitats under the ation. retary and the Secretary of Commerce joint- Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and (II) PUBLIC ACCESS.—Public access to real ly, shall, not later than 180 days after the Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), property described in subclause (I) shall be date of receipt of the recommendations, pro- other relevant Federal law, and State wild- closed only for purposes of protecting public vide to the Board, the appropriate Partner- life action plans; and safety, the property, or habitat. ship, and the appropriate congressional com- (vi) promotes strong and healthy fish habi- (iv) STATE AGENCY APPROVAL.— mittees a written statement of the Sec- tats such that desired biological commu- (I) IN GENERAL.—Any real property interest retary, or the Secretary and the Secretary of nities are able to persist and adapt; and acquired by a State, local government, or Commerce jointly, as applicable, detailing (E) the substantiality of the character and other non-Federal entity under this title the reasons why the Secretary or the Sec- design of the fish habitat conservation shall be approved by the applicable State retary and the Secretary of Commerce joint- project. agency in the State in which the fish habitat ly rejected or reordered the priority of the (d) LIMITATIONS.— conservation project is carried out. fish habitat conservation project. (1) REQUIREMENTS FOR EVALUATION.—No (II) ADMINISTRATION.—The Board shall not SEC. 306. NATIONAL FISH HABITAT CONSERVA- fish habitat conservation project may be rec- recommend, and the Secretary shall not pro- TION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. ommended by the Board under subsection (b) vide any funding under this title for, the ac- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 1 year or provided financial assistance under this quisition of any real property interest de- after the date of enactment of this Act, the title unless the fish habitat conservation scribed in subclause (I) that has not been ap- Director shall establish a program, to be project includes an evaluation plan de- proved by the applicable State agency. known as the ‘‘National Fish Habitat Con- signed— (v) VIOLATION.—If the State, local govern- servation Partnership Program’’, within the (A) to appropriately assess the biological, ment, or other non-Federal entity violates Division of Fish and Aquatic Conservation of ecological, or other results of the habitat any term or condition established by the the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. protection, restoration, or enhancement ac- Secretary under clause (ii), the Secretary (b) FUNCTIONS.—The National Fish Habitat tivities carried out using the assistance; may require the State, local government, or Conservation Partnership Program shall— (B) to reflect appropriate changes to the other non-Federal entity to refund all or (1) provide funding for the operational fish habitat conservation project if the as- part of any payments received under this needs of the Partnerships, including funding sessment substantiates that the fish habitat title, with interest on the payments as deter- for activities such as planning, project devel- conservation project objectives are not being mined appropriate by the Secretary. opment and implementation, coordination, met; (e) NON-FEDERAL CONTRIBUTIONS.— monitoring, evaluation, communication, and (C) to identify improvements to existing (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in outreach; recreational fishing opportunities and the paragraph (2), no fish habitat conservation (2) provide funding to support the detail of overall economic benefits for the local com- project may be recommended by the Board State and tribal fish and wildlife staff to the munity of the fish habitat conservation under subsection (b) or provided financial as- Program; project; and sistance under this title unless at least 50 (3) facilitate the cooperative development (D) to require the submission to the Board percent of the cost of the fish habitat con- and approval of Partnerships; of a report describing the findings of the as- servation project will be funded with non- (4) assist the Secretary and the Board in sessment. Federal funds. carrying out this title;

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President of the Association of Fish and for implementation through Partnerships; (b) STATUS AND TRENDS REPORT.—Not later Wildlife Agencies, the consideration of fish (5) supporting and providing recommenda- than December 31, 2015, and every 5 years habitat conservation projects by the Board; tions for a national fish habitat assessment; thereafter, the Board shall submit to the ap- (8) provide support to the Director regard- (6) ensuring the availability of experts to propriate congressional committees a report ing the development and implementation of conduct scientifically based evaluation and describing the status of fish habitats in the the interagency operational plan under sub- reporting of the results of fish habitat con- United States. section (c); servation projects; and (c) REVISIONS.—Not later than December (9) coordinate technical and scientific re- (7) providing resources to secure State 31, 2015, and every 5 years thereafter, the porting as required by section 310; agency scientific and technical assistance to Board shall revise the goals and other ele- (10) facilitate the efficient use of resources support Partnerships, participants in fish ments of the National Fish Habitat Action and activities of Federal departments and habitat conservation projects, and the Plan, after consideration of each report re- agencies to carry out this title in an effi- Board. quired by subsection (b). cient manner; and SEC. 308. CONSERVATION OF FISH HABITAT ON SEC. 311. EFFECT OF TITLE. (11) provide support to the Board for na- FEDERAL LAND. (a) WATER RIGHTS.—Nothing in this title— tional communication and outreach efforts To the extent consistent with the mission (1) establishes any express or implied re- that promote public awareness of fish habi- and authority of the applicable department served water right in the United States for tat conservation. or agency, the head of each Federal depart- any purpose; (c) INTERAGENCY OPERATIONAL PLAN.—Not ment and agency may coordinate with the (2) affects any water right in existence on later than 1 year after the date of enactment Assistant Administrator and the Director to the date of enactment of this Act; of this Act, and every 5 years thereafter, the promote healthy fish populations and fish (3) preempts or affects any State water law Director, in cooperation with the Assistant habitats. or interstate compact governing water; or Administrator and the heads of other appro- (4) affects any Federal or State law in ex- priate Federal departments and agencies, SEC. 309. COORDINATION WITH STATES AND IN- DIAN TRIBES. istence on the date of enactment of this Act shall develop an interagency operational regarding water quality or water quantity. plan for the National Fish Habitat Conserva- The Secretary shall provide a notice to, and cooperate with, the appropriate State (b) AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE WATER RIGHTS tion Partnership Program that describes— OR RIGHTS TO PROPERTY.—In carrying out (1) the functional, operational, technical, agency or tribal agency, as applicable, of each State and Indian tribe within the section 305(d)(2), only a State, local govern- scientific, and general staff, administrative, ment, or other non-Federal entity may ac- and material needs of the Program; and boundaries of which an activity is planned to be carried out pursuant to this title, includ- quire, in accordance with applicable State (2) any interagency agreements between or law, water rights or rights to property pursu- among Federal departments and agencies to ing notification, by not later than 30 days before the date on which the activity is im- ant to a fish habitat conservation projected address those needs. funded under this title. (d) STAFF AND SUPPORT.— plemented. (c) STATE AUTHORITY.—Nothing in this (1) DEPARTMENTS OF INTERIOR AND COM- SEC. 310. ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING. title— MERCE.—The Director and the Assistant Ad- (a) REPORTING.— (1) affects the authority, jurisdiction, or ministrator shall each provide appropriate (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years responsibility of a State to manage, control, staff to support the National Fish Habitat after the date of enactment of this Act, and or regulate fish and wildlife under the laws Conservation Partnership Program, subject every 2 years thereafter, the Board shall sub- and regulations of the State; or to the availability of funds under section 313. mit to the appropriate congressional com- (2) authorizes the Secretary to control or (2) STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES.—Each State mittees a report describing the progress of— regulate within a State the fishing or hunt- and Indian tribe is encouraged to provide (A) this title; and ing of fish and wildlife. staff to support the National Fish Habitat (B) the National Fish Habitat Action Plan. (d) EFFECT ON INDIAN TRIBES.—Nothing in Conservation Partnership Program. (2) CONTENTS.—Each report submitted this title abrogates, abridges, affects, modi- (3) DETAILEES AND CONTRACTORS.—The Na- under paragraph (1) shall include— fies, supersedes, or alters any right of an In- tional Fish Habitat Conservation Partner- (A) an estimate of the number of acres, dian tribe recognized by treaty or any other ship Program may accept staff or other ad- stream miles, or acre-feet (or other suitable means, including— ministrative support from other entities— measure) of fish habitat that was maintained (1) an agreement between the Indian tribe (A) through interagency details; or or improved under the National Fish Habitat and the United States; (B) as contractors. Action Plan by Federal, State, or local gov- (2) Federal law (including regulations); (4) QUALIFICATIONS.—The staff of the Na- ernments, Indian tribes, or other entities in (3) an Executive order; or tional Fish Habitat Conservation Partner- the United States during the 2-year period (4) a judicial decree. ship Program shall include members with ending on the date of submission of the re- (e) ADJUDICATION OF WATER RIGHTS.—Noth- education and experience relating to the port; ing in this title diminishes or affects the principles of fish, wildlife, and habitat con- (B) a description of the public access to ability of the Secretary to join an adjudica- servation. fish habitats established or improved under tion of rights to the use of water pursuant to (e) REPORTS.—Not less frequently than the National Fish Habitat Action Plan dur- subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section 208 of the once each year, the Director shall provide to ing that 2-year period; the Board a report describing the activities Department of Justice Appropriation Act, (C) a description of the opportunities for of the National Fish Habitat Conservation 1953 (43 U.S.C. 666). public recreational fishing established under Partnership Program. (f) DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHOR- the National Fish Habitat Action Plan dur- ITY.—Nothing in this title affects the author- SEC. 307. TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC ASSIST- ing that period; and ANCE. ity, jurisdiction, or responsibility of the De- (D) an assessment of the status of fish (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director, the Assist- partment of Commerce to manage, control, ant Administrator, and the Director of the habitat conservation projects carried out or regulate fish or fish habitats under the United States Geological Survey, in coordi- with funds provided under this title during Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and nation with the Forest Service and other ap- that period, disaggregated by year, includ- Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.). propriate Federal departments and agencies, ing— (g) EFFECT ON OTHER AUTHORITIES.— shall provide scientific and technical assist- (i) a description of the fish habitat con- (1) PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION.—Noth- ance to the Partnerships, participants in fish servation projects recommended by the ing in this title permits the use of funds habitat conservation projects, and the Board under section 305(b); made available to carry out this title to ac- Board. (ii) a description of each fish habitat con- quire real property or a real property inter- (b) INCLUSIONS.—Scientific and technical servation project approved by the Secretary est without the written consent of each assistance provided pursuant to subsection under section 305(f), in order of priority for owner of the real property or real property (a) may include— funding; interest. (1) providing technical and scientific as- (iii) a justification for— (2) MITIGATION.—Nothing in this title per- sistance to States, Indian tribes, regions, (I) the approval of each fish habitat con- mits the use of funds made available to carry local communities, and nongovernmental or- servation project; and out this title for fish and wildlife mitigation ganizations in the development and imple- (II) the order of priority for funding of each purposes under— mentation of Partnerships; fish habitat conservation project; (A) the Federal Water Pollution Control (2) providing technical and scientific as- (iv) a justification for any rejection or re- Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); sistance to Partnerships for habitat assess- ordering of the priority of each fish habitat (B) the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act ment, strategic planning, and prioritization; conservation project recommended by the (16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.);

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(C) the Water Resources Development Act (c) DONATIONS.— ‘‘(B) has been altered at the direction of a of 1986 (Public Law 99–662; 100 Stat. 4082); or (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may— practitioner who is acting for a legitimate (D) any other Federal law or court settle- (A) enter into an agreement with any orga- medical purpose in the usual course of pro- ment. nization described in section 501(c)(3) of the fessional practice.’’. (3) CLEAN WATER ACT.—Nothing in this title Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is exempt (c) SENTENCING GUIDELINES.—Pursuant to affects or alters any provision of the Federal from taxation under section 501(a) of that its authority under section 994 of title 28, Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 Code to solicit private donations to carry United States Code, and in accordance with et seq.), including any definition in that Act. out the purposes of this title; and this subsection, the United States Sen- SEC. 312. NONAPPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL ADVI- (B) accept donations of funds, property, tencing Commission shall review its guide- SORY COMMITTEE ACT. and services to carry out the purposes of this lines and policy statements to ensure that The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 title. the guidelines provide an appropriate addi- U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to— (2) TREATMENT.—A donation accepted tional penalty increase to the sentence oth- (1) the Board; or under this section— erwise applicable in Part D of the Guidelines (2) any Partnership. (A) shall be considered to be a gift or be- Manual if the defendant was convicted of a SEC. 313. FUNDING. quest to, or otherwise for the use of, the violation of section 401(i) of the Controlled (a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— United States; and Substances Act, as added by subsection (b) of (1) FISH HABITAT CONSERVATION PROJECTS.— (B) may be— this section. There is authorized to be appropriated to the (i) used directly by the Secretary; or Secretary $7,200,000 for each of fiscal years (ii) provided to another Federal depart- SA 3399. Mr. COATS submitted an 2014 through 2018 to provide funds for fish ment or agency through an interagency amendment intended to be proposed by habitat conservation projects approved agreement. him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- under section 305(f), of which 5 percent shall propriations for fiscal year 2015 for SA 3398. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself be made available for each fiscal year for military activities of the Department projects carried out by Indian tribes. and Mr. GRASSLEY) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by of Defense, for military construction, (2) NATIONAL FISH HABITAT CONSERVATION and for defense activities of the De- PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.— her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- (A) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be propriations for fiscal year 2015 for appropriated to the Secretary for each of fis- military activities of the Department tary personnel strengths for such fiscal cal years 2014 through 2018 for the National of Defense, for military construction, year, and for other purposes; which was Fish Habitat Conservation Partnership Pro- and for defense activities of the De- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: gram, and to carry out section 310, an partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- At the end of subtitle B of title VIII, add amount equal to 5 percent of the amount ap- the following: propriated for the applicable fiscal year pur- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was SEC. 830. INCREASED MICRO-PURCHASE THRESH- suant to paragraph (1). OLD FOR PURCHASES BY COMBAT- (B) REQUIRED TRANSFERS.—The Secretary ordered to lie on the table; as follows: ANT COMMANDS IN SUPPORT OF OP- shall annually transfer to other Federal de- At the end of subtitle H of title X, insert ERATIONS OVERSEAS. partments and agencies such percentage of the following: (a) INCREASED MICRO-PURCHASE THRESH- the amounts made available pursuant to sub- SEC. 1087. SAVING KIDS FROM DANGEROUS OLD.—In the case of any purchase by a com- paragraph (A) as is required to support par- DRUGS ACT. batant command in support of an operation ticipation by those departments and agen- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be overseas, the micro-purchase threshold for cies in the National Fish Habitat Conserva- cited as the ‘‘Saving Kids From Dangerous purposes of section 1902 of title 41, United tion Partnership Program pursuant to the Drugs Act of 2014’’. States Code, shall be deemed to be $10,000 interagency operational plan under section (b) OFFENSES INVOLVING CONTROLLED SUB- rather than the amount otherwise provided 306(c). STANCES MARKETED TO MINORS.—Section 401 for in subsection (a) of such section. (3) TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANCE.— of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. (b) OTHER REQUIREMENTS.—In applying sub- There are authorized to be appropriated for 841) is amended by adding at the end the fol- sections (d) and (e) of section 1902 of title 41, each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018 to carry lowing: United States Code, to purchases described out, and provide technical and scientific as- ‘‘(i) OFFENSES INVOLVING CONTROLLED SUB- in subsection (a), the purchases covered by sistance under, section 307— STANCES MARKETED TO MINORS.— such subsection (d) or (e) shall be deemed to (A) $500,000 to the Secretary for use by the ‘‘(1) UNLAWFUL ACT.—Except as authorized be purchases not greater than $10,000 rather United States Fish and Wildlife Service; under this title, including paragraph (3), it than the amount otherwise provided for in (B) $500,000 to the Assistant Administrator shall be unlawful for any person at least 18 such subsection (d) or (e). for use by the National Oceanic and Atmos- years of age to— pheric Administration; and ‘‘(A) knowingly or intentionally manufac- SA 3400. Mr. COATS submitted an (C) $500,000 to the Secretary for use by the ture or create a controlled substance listed amendment intended to be proposed by United States Geological Survey. in schedule I or II that is— him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- (4) PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EX- ‘‘(i) combined with a beverage or candy propriations for fiscal year 2015 for PENSES.—There is authorized to be appro- product; priated to the Secretary for each of fiscal ‘‘(ii) marketed or packaged to appear simi- military activities of the Department years 2014 through 2018 for use by the Board, lar to a beverage or candy product; or of Defense, for military construction, the Director, and the Assistant Adminis- ‘‘(iii) modified by flavoring or coloring; and for defense activities of the De- trator for planning and administrative ex- and partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- penses an amount equal to 3 percent of the ‘‘(B) know, or have reasonable cause to be- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal amount appropriated for the applicable fiscal lieve, that the combined, marketed, pack- year, and for other purposes; which was year pursuant to paragraph (1). aged, or modified controlled substance will ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (b) AGREEMENTS AND GRANTS.—The Sec- be distributed, dispensed, or sold to a person retary may— under 18 years of age. At the end of subtitle D of title XII, add (1) on the recommendation of the Board, ‘‘(2) PENALTIES.—Except as provided in sec- the following: and notwithstanding sections 6304 and 6305 of tion 418, 419, or 420, any person who violates SEC. 1268. AUTHORITY FOR TAIWAN C–130 title 31, United States Code, and the Federal paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be sub- FLIGHTS BETWEEN GUAM AND TAI- Financial Assistance Management Improve- ject to— WAN. ment Act of 1999 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note; Public ‘‘(A) an additional term of imprisonment of Notwithstanding any other provision of Law 106–107), enter into a grant agreement, not more than 10 years for a first offense in- law, Taiwan C–130 aircraft are authorized to cooperative agreement, or contract with a volving the same controlled substance and fly between Taiwan and Guam. Partnership or other entity for a fish habitat schedule; and conservation project or restoration or en- ‘‘(B) an additional term of imprisonment of SA 3401. Mr. COATS submitted an hancement project; not more than 20 years for a second or subse- amendment intended to be proposed by (2) apply for, accept, and use a grant from quent offense involving the same controlled him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- any individual or entity to carry out the substance and schedule. propriations for fiscal year 2015 for purposes of this title; and ‘‘(3) EXCEPTIONS.—Paragraph (1) shall not military activities of the Department (3) make funds available to any Federal de- apply to any controlled substance that— of Defense, for military construction, partment or agency for use by that depart- ‘‘(A) has been approved by the Secretary and for defense activities of the De- ment or agency to provide grants for any under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, fish habitat protection project, restoration and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355), if the con- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- project, or enhancement project that the tents, marketing, and packaging of the con- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal Secretary determines to be consistent with trolled substance have not been altered from year, and for other purposes; which was this title. the form approved by the Secretary; or ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

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AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER VESSELS TO tary personnel strengths for such fiscal tary personnel strengths for such fiscal TAIWAN. year, and for other purposes; which was year, and for other purposes; which was Notwithstanding subsection (a) of section 7307 of title 10, United States Code, vessels ordered to lie on the table; as follows: ordered to lie on the table; as follows: otherwise subject to restrictions under such At the end of subtitle F of title III, add the At the end of subtitle C of title VII, add subsection may be disposed of to Taiwan following: the following: without regard to such restrictions on or be- SEC. 854. MANAGEMENT OF MILITARY AIRSPACE. SEC. 737. STUDY ON REDUCING STIGMA AND IM- fore December 31, 2019. (a) INFORMATION ON MILITARY AIRSPACE.— PROVING TREATMENT OF POST- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Defense TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER shall, to the maximum extent possible, work AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SA 3402. Mr. WHITEHOUSE sub- FORCES AND VETERANS. to ensure that publicly available Internet mitted an amendment intended to be (a) STUDY.— websites or other information sources that proposed by him to the bill S. 2410, to (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Defense authorize appropriations for fiscal year enable members of the public to monitor the and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall use by the Department of Defense of new 2015 for military activities of the De- jointly conduct a study on reducing the stig- military airspace include sufficient informa- ma and improving the treatment of post- partment of Defense, for military con- tion to allow the public to obtain reasonable struction, and for defense activities of traumatic stress disorder among members of information regarding Department use of the the Armed Forces and veterans. the Department of Energy, to prescribe airspace. (2) CONSULTATION.—In conducting the military personnel strengths for such (2) REASONABLE INFORMATION.—For pur- study required by paragraph (1), the Sec- fiscal year, and for other purposes; poses of paragraph (1), the term ‘‘reasonable retary of Defense and the Secretary of Vet- which was ordered to lie on the table; information’’ means, at a minimum— erans Affairs shall consult with individuals as follows: (A) a schedule of current and future with relevant experience relating to post- planned uses of new military airspace; At the end of subtitle D of title XVI, add traumatic stress disorder, the treatment of (B) a list of restrictions corresponding to post-traumatic stress disorder, and the im- the following: different uses of the airspace, including a SEC. 1647. PLAN FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION pact of post-traumatic stress disorder on clear representation of what specific seg- members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and ON CYBER MATTERS. ments of new military airspace are scheduled (a) PLAN REQUIRED.—Not later than 360 their families, including the following: to be used on specific dates; and (A) Representatives of military service or- days after the date of the enactment of this (C) contact information and procedures for Act, the Secretary of Defense, in cooperation ganizations. interested parties to inquire about scheduled (B) Representatives of veterans service or- with the Secretaries of the military depart- uses of new military airspace, receive gen- ments, shall submit to the congressional de- ganizations. eral information about new military air- (C) Health professionals with experience in fense committees a plan for the continuing space, and request, including by electronic education of officers and enlisted members of treating members of the Armed Forces and means, modifications to military use related veterans with mental illness, including those the Armed Forces relating to cyber security to economic activity or other priorities. and cyber activities of the Department of health professionals who work for the Fed- (3) CREATION OF DOD MANAGED INTERNET eral Government and those who do not. Defense. WEBSITE APPLICATION.—Nothing in this sub- (b) ELEMENTS.—The plan submitted under (3) ELEMENTS.—In conducting the study re- section shall be construed as precluding the quired by paragraph (1), the Secretary of De- subsection (a) shall include the following: Department from creating its own Internet (1) Requirements for provision of basic fense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs website application to improve communica- shall assess the following: cyber threat education for all members of tion with the general public over the use of the Armed Forces. (A) The feasibility and advisability of new military airspace. strategies to improve the treatment of the (2) Requirements for postgraduate edu- (b) MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING.—The full spectrum of post-traumatic stress dis- cation, joint professional military education, Secretary of Defense shall prioritize reach- order among members of the Armed Forces and strategic war gaming for cyber strategic ing memoranda of understanding with pri- and veterans. and operational leadership. vate enterprises that utilize new military (B) The feasibility and advisability of (3) Definitions of military occupational airspace as part of their regular business strategies to diminish the stigma attached specialties and rating specialties for each model, with the goal of minimizing disrup- to post-traumatic stress disorder among military department along with the cor- tion to affected enterprises while also pro- members of the Armed Forces and veterans. responding level of cyber training, edu- tecting the national security needs of the (C) The impact of the term ‘‘disorder’’ on cation, qualifications, or certifications re- Department. the stigma attached to post-traumatic stress quired for each specialty. (c) PERIODIC REVIEW OF MILITARY AIR- disorder among members of the Armed SPACE.— Forces and veterans, including the impact of SA 3403. Mr. WHITEHOUSE sub- (1) IN GENERAL.—Every five years after the mitted an amendment intended to be creation of new military airspace or the dropping the term ‘‘disorder’’, when medi- proposed by him to the bill S. 2410, to changing of current military airspace, the cally appropriate, when referring to post- authorize appropriations for fiscal year Department of Defense shall conduct a re- traumatic stress. view of the airspace to determine if the (D) Whether using the term ‘‘disorder’’ is 2015 for military activities of the De- the most accurate way to describe post-trau- partment of Defense, for military con- amount of military airspace is still in the in- terests of national security. matic stress disorder in instances in which struction, and for defense activities of members of the Armed Forces and veterans (2) SCOPE.—The review conducted under the Department of Energy, to prescribe paragraph (1) shall include— have experienced traumatic events but have military personnel strengths for such (A) an examination of what units use the not been formally diagnosed with post-trau- fiscal year, and for other purposes; space for operations or training; matic stress disorder. which was ordered to lie on the table; (B) an assessment of how the number and (E) Whether there is a need to update the as follows: type of those units has changed in the pre- next version of the ‘‘VA/DOD Clinical Prac- vious five years; and tice Guideline for Management of Post-Trau- At the end of subtitle H of title X, add the matic Stress’’, published by the Department following: (C) a review of changes in military instal- lations that use the airspace and how those of Defense and the Department of Veterans SEC. 1087. MAKING PERMANENT EXTENDED PE- Affairs after the date of the enactment of RIOD OF PROTECTIONS FOR MEM- changes impact the use of the airspace. (d) NEW MILITARY AIRSPACE DEFINED.—In this Act. BERS OF UNIFORMED SERVICES RE- (F) Whether there is a need to update in- LATING TO MORTGAGES, MORTGAGE this section, the term ‘‘new military air- FORECLOSURE, AND EVICTION. space’’ means— formation provided to members of the Armed Section 710(d) of the Honoring America’s (1) military airspace designated after the Forces and veterans, including information Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Fami- date of the enactment of this Act; and on Internet websites of the Department of lies Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–154; 126 Stat. (2) military airspace the boundaries of Defense or the Department of Veterans Af- 1208) is amended by striking paragraphs (1) which are modified after the date of the en- fairs, on post-traumatic stress disorder to re- and (3). actment of this Act. duce the stigma and more accurately de- scribe the medical conditions for which SA 3404. Ms. HEITKAMP submitted SA 3405. Ms. HEITKAMP submitted members of the Armed Forces and veterans an amendment intended to be proposed an amendment intended to be proposed are receiving treatment. (b) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after by her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize by her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize the date of the enactment of this Act, the appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of military activities of the Department military activities of the Department Veterans Affairs shall jointly submit to the of Defense, for military construction, of Defense, for military construction, appropriate committees of Congress a report

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(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the mental laws and regulations, including the (2) The term ‘‘compensation’’ means provi- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, sions of law providing eligibility for and the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 computation of military compensation, in- on Appropriations of the Senate; and U.S.C. 9601 et seq.). cluding basic pay, special and incentive pays (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the (c) PAYMENT OF COST OF CONVEYANCE.—- and allowances, basic allowance for housing, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and the (1) PAYMENT REQUIRED.—The Secretary of and basic allowance for subsistence. Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee the Air Force shall require the City to cover on Appropriations of the House of Represent- costs to be incurred by the Secretary, or to SA 3409. Mr. SCHATZ submitted an atives. reimburse the Secretary for such costs to amendment intended to be proposed by (2) VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION.—The carry out the conveyance under subsection him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- term ‘‘veterans service organization’’ means (a), including survey costs, costs for environ- an organization recognized by the Secretary propriations for fiscal year 2015 for mental documentation related to the con- military activities of the Department for the representation of veterans under sec- veyance, and any other administrative costs tion 5902 of title 38, United States Code. related to the conveyance. If amounts paid of Defense, for military construction, to the Secretary in advance exceed the ac- and for defense activities of the De- SA 3406. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself tual costs incurred by the Secretary to carry partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- and Mrs. BOXER) submitted an amend- out the conveyance, the Secretary shall re- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal ment intended to be proposed by her to fund the excess amount to the City. year, and for other purposes; which was the bill S. 2410, to authorize appropria- (2) TREATMENT OF AMOUNTS RECEIVED.— ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Amounts received as reimbursement under tions for fiscal year 2015 for military At the end of subtitle B of title III, add the paragraph (1) shall be credited to the fund or activities of the Department of De- following: fense, for military construction, and account that was used to cover those costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out SEC. 317. REDESIGNATION OF THE PU‘U PA for defense activities of the Depart- LOCAL TRAINING AREA, HAWAII. the conveyance or, if the period of avail- (a) ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION ment of Energy, to prescribe military ability for obligations for that appropriation PROJECT.—To provide necessary response ac- personnel strengths for such fiscal has expired, to the appropriations or fund tions in a fiscally responsible manner that year, and for other purposes; which was that is currently available to the Secretary strengthens environmental and cultural pro- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: for the same purpose. Amounts so credited tections, the environmental restoration On page 607, strike line 21 and all that fol- shall be merged with amounts in such fund project at the Pu‘u Pa Local Training Area, lows through ‘‘Not later than’’ on line 24, or account, and shall be available for the Hawaii, shall be redesignated from the Mili- and insert the following: same purposes, and subject to the same con- tary Munitions Response Program to the ditions and limitations, as amounts in such SEC. 1625. SELECTION OF CONTRACTORS FOR Formerly Used Defense Sites Program. EVOLVED EXPENDABLE LAUNCH VE- fund or account. (b) TRANSFER OF FUNDS.—Funds authorized HICLE PROGRAM. (d) DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.—The exact (a) REQUIREMENT TO CONSIDER GOVERN- acreage and legal description of the property for the environment restoration project at MENT-PROVIDED COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.—In to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be the Pu‘u Pa Local Training Area may be evaluating any offers submitted to the De- determined by a survey satisfactory to the transferred to the Environmental Restora- partment of Defense in response to a solici- Secretary of the Air Force. tion Account, Formerly Used Defense Sites tation for offers for the Evolved Expendable (e) ADDITIONAL TERMS.—The Secretary of account in order to carry out the environ- Launch Vehicle program (or any successor to the Air Force may require such additional mental restoration functions of the Sec- that program), the Secretary of Defense terms and conditions in connection with the retary of Defense and the Secretaries of the shall consider any situation in which the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Sec- military departments. Any funds so trans- cost of production or manufacturing oper- retary considers appropriate to protect the ferred shall remain available until expended. ations, including systems and factory engi- interests of the United States. (c) EFFECT ON AUTHORIZATION AMOUNTS.—A neering, program management, standard in- transfer made between accounts under the tegration and testing, launch and range ac- SA 3408. Mr. SCHATZ submitted an authority of this section shall be deemed to tivities, infrastructure, and parts obsoles- amendment intended to be proposed by increase the amount authorized for the ac- count to which the amount is transferred by cence mitigation, or certification-related ac- him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- tivities, is not fully borne by the offeror for an amount equal to the amount transferred. such contract because of government-pro- propriations for fiscal year 2015 for (d) SOURCE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE vided funds. military activities of the Department FUNDS.—Pursuant to section 2703(c) of title (b) REPORT ON RELIANCE OF EVOLVED EX- of Defense, for military construction, 10, United States Code, the Secretary may PENDABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE PROGRAM ON FOR- and for defense activities of the De- use funds available in the Environmental EIGN MANUFACTURERS.—Not later than partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- Restoration, Formerly Used Defense Sites tary personnel strengths for such fiscal account of the Department of Defense for en- SA 3407. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself year, and for other purposes; which was vironmental restoration projects conducted and Mrs. BOXER) submitted an amend- for or by the Secretary under subsection (a). ordered to lie on the table; as follows: ment intended to be proposed by her to (e) NO EFFECT ON COMPLIANCE WITH ENVI- the bill S. 2410, to authorize appropria- Strike section 601. RONMENTAL LAWS.—Nothing in this section tions for fiscal year 2015 for military Strike section 603. affects or limits the application of or obliga- activities of the Department of De- Strike section 702. tion to comply with any environmental law, including the Comprehensive Environmental At the end of subtitle A of title VI, add the fense, for military construction, and Response, Compensation, and Liability Act following: for defense activities of the Depart- of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et. seq) and the Solid ment of Energy, to prescribe military SEC. 605. PROHIBITION ON CHANGES TO MILI- Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.). TARY COMPENSATION AND BENE- personnel strengths for such fiscal FITS IN FISCAL YEAR 2015 PENDING year, and for other purposes; which was THE REPORT OF THE MILITARY SA 3410. Mr. SCHATZ submitted an ordered to lie on the table; as follows: COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT amendment intended to be proposed by At the end of subtitle D of title XXVIII, MODERNIZATION COMMISSION. . him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- add the following: (a) PROHIBITION.—Notwithstanding any propriations for fiscal year 2015 for other provision of law, the Department of SEC. 2835. LAND CONVEYANCE, FORMER AIR military activities of the Department Defense is prohibited from making any FORCE NORWALK DEFENSE FUEL of Defense, for military construction, SUPPLY POINT, NORWALK, CALI- changes to military compensation and bene- FORNIA. fits during fiscal year 2015 until after the and for defense activities of the De- (a) CONVEYANCE AUTHORIZED.—The Sec- date of the report of the Military Compensa- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- retary of the Air Force may convey, without tion and Retirement Modernization Commis- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:28 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JN6.052 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S4178 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 26, 2014 year, and for other purposes; which was (2) ADDITIONAL MATERIALS.—If additional (2) receive oral testimony of individuals ordered to lie on the table; as follows: materials are necessary for the review, the who personally experienced discrimination appropriate discharge board— and discharge because of the actual or per- At the end of subtitle H of title V, add the (A) may request additional information ceived sexual orientation of the individual so following: from the covered member or the member’s that such testimony may serve as an official SEC. 582. REVIEW OF DISCHARGE CHARACTER- representative, in writing, and specifically record of these discriminatory policies and IZATION. detailing what is being requested; and their impact on American lives. (a) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with this (B) shall be responsible for obtaining a (j) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: section, the appropriate discharge boards— copy of the necessary files of the covered (1) The term ‘‘appropriate discharge board’’ (1) shall review the discharge characteriza- member from the member, or when applica- means the boards for correction of military tion of covered members at the request of ble, from the Department of Defense. records under section 1552 of title 10, United the covered member; and (e) CHANGE OF CHARACTERIZATION.—The ap- States Code, or the discharge review boards (2) if such characterization is any charac- propriate discharge board shall change the under section 1553 of such title, as the case terization except honorable, may change discharge characterization of a covered may be. such characterization to honorable. member to honorable if such change is deter- (2) The term ‘‘covered member’’ means any mined to be appropriate after a review is (b) CRITERIA.—In changing the discharge former member of the Armed Forces who was characterization of a covered member to conducted under subsection (d) pursuant to discharged from the Armed Forces because honorable under subsection (a)(2), the Sec- the criteria under subsection (b). A covered of the sexual orientation of the member. member, or the member’s representative, retary of Defense shall ensure that such (3) The term ‘‘discharge characterization’’ may appeal a decision by the appropriate dis- changes are carried out consistently and uni- means the characterization under which a charge board to not change the discharge formly across the military departments member of the Armed Forces is discharged or characterization by using the regular ap- using the following criteria: released, including ‘‘dishonorable’’, ‘‘gen- peals process of the board. eral’’, ‘‘other than honorable’’, and ‘‘honor- (1) The original discharge must be based on (f) CHANGE OF RECORDS.—For each covered able’’. Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (in this Act referred to member whose discharge characterization is (4) The term ‘‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’’ means as ‘‘DADT’’) or a similar policy in place prior changed under subsection (e), or for each to the enactment of DADT. covered member who was honorably dis- section 654 of title 10, United States Code, as (2) Such discharge characterization shall charged but whose DD–214 form reflects the in effect before such section was repealed be so changed if, with respect to the original sexual orientation of the member, the Sec- pursuant to the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal discharge, there were no aggravating cir- retary of Defense shall reissue to the mem- Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–321). cumstances, such as misconduct, that would ber or the member’s representative a revised (5) The term ‘‘representative’’ means the have independently led to a discharge char- DD–214 form that reflects the following: surviving spouse, next of kin, or legal rep- acterization that was any characterization (1) For each covered member discharged, resentative of a covered member. except honorable. For purposes of this para- the Separation Code, Reentry Code, Nar- graph, such aggravating circumstances may rative Code, and Separation Authority shall SA 3411. Mr. WHITEHOUSE sub- not include— not reflect the sexual orientation of the mitted an amendment intended to be (A) an offense under section 925 of title 10, member and shall be placed under secretarial proposed by him to the bill S. 2410, to United States Code (article 125 of the Uni- authority. Any other similar indication of authorize appropriations for fiscal year form Code of Military Justice), committed the sexual orientation or reason for dis- 2015 for military activities of the De- by a covered member against a person of the charge shall be removed or changed accord- partment of Defense, for military con- same sex with the consent of such person; or ingly to be consistent with this paragraph. struction, and for defense activities of (B) statements, consensual sexual conduct, (2) For each covered member whose dis- the Department of Energy, to prescribe or consensual acts relating to sexual orienta- charge occurred prior to the creation of gen- tion or identity, or the disclosure of such eral secretarial authority, the sections of the military personnel strengths for such statements, conduct, or acts, that were pro- DD–214 form referred to paragraph (1) shall fiscal year, and for other purposes; hibited at the time of discharge but after the be changed to similarly reflect a universal which was ordered to lie on the table; date of such discharge became permitted. authority with codes, authorities, and lan- as follows: (3) When requesting a review, a covered guage applicable at the time of discharge. At the end of subtitle B of title III, add the member, or the member’s representative, (g) STATUS.— following: shall be required to provide either— (1) IN GENERAL.—Each covered member SEC. 317. REPORT ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTA- (A) documents consisting of— whose discharge characterization is changed TION PLANNING. (i) a copy of the DD–214 form of the mem- under subsection (e) shall be treated without (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days ber; regard to the original discharge character- after the date of the enactment of this Act, (ii) a personal affidavit of the cir- ization of the member, including for pur- the Secretary of Defense shall, in consulta- cumstances surrounding the discharge; and poses of— tion with the Secretaries of the military de- (iii) any relevant records pertaining to the (A) benefits provided by the Federal Gov- partments, submit to the congressional de- discharge; or ernment to an individual by reason of service fense committees a report on the progress of (B) an affidavit certifying that the mem- in the Armed Forces; and the Department of Defense in developing a ber, or the member’s representative, does not (B) all recognitions and honors that the project plan and milestones for climate have the documents specified in subpara- Secretary of Defense provides to members of change adaption. graph (A). the Armed Forces. (b) ELEMENTS.—The report required by sub- (4) If a covered member provides an affi- (2) REINSTATEMENT.—In carrying out para- section (a) shall address the following: davit described in subparagraph (B) of para- graph (1)(B), the Secretary shall reinstate all (1) Completion of climate change vulner- graph (3)— recognitions and honors of a covered member ability assessments at military installa- (A) the appropriate discharge board shall whose discharge characterization is changed tions. make every effort to locate the documents under subsection (e) that the Secretary with- (2) Completion of data analysis and collec- specified in subparagraph (A) of such para- held because of the original discharge char- tion through site surveys. graph within the records of the Department acterization of the member. (3) Measures the Department has taken to (h) REPORTS.— of Defense; and review and clarify relevant processes and cri- (1) REVIEW.—The Secretary of Defense (B) the absence of such documents may not teria for construction project approval to en- shall conduct a review of the consistency and be considered a reason to deny a change of sure that climate change adaptation is con- uniformity of the reviews conducted under the discharge characterization under sub- sidered as beneficial to the mission and read- this section. section (a)(2). iness of the Department and for the protec- (2) REPORTS.—Not later than 270 days after tion of infrastructure and facilities. (c) REQUEST FOR REVIEW.—The appropriate the date of the enactment of this Act, and discharge board shall ensure the mechanism each year thereafter for a four-year period, SA 3412. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for her- by which covered members, or their rep- the Secretary shall submit to Congress a re- resentative, may request to have the dis- port on the reviews under paragraph (1). self, Mr. LEE, Mr. UDALL of New Mex- charge characterization of the covered mem- Such reports shall include any comments or ico, Mr. PAUL, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. ber reviewed under this section is simple and recommendations for continued actions. CRUZ, Mr. COONS, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. straightforward. (i) HISTORICAL REVIEW.—The Secretary of FRANKEN, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. HEINRICH, (d) REVIEW.— each military department shall ensure that Mr. ENZI, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. KIRK, (1) IN GENERAL.—After a request has been oral historians of the department— and Ms. KLOBUCHAR) submitted an made under subsection (c), the appropriate (1) review the facts and circumstances sur- amendment intended to be proposed by discharge board shall review all relevant rounding the estimated 100,000 members of laws, records of oral testimony previously the Armed Forces discharged from the her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- taken, service records, or any other relevant Armed Forces between World War II and Sep- propriations for fiscal year 2015 for information regarding the discharge charac- tember 2011 because of the sexual orientation military activities of the Department terization of the covered member. of the member; and of Defense, for military construction,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:28 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JN6.052 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4179 and for defense activities of the De- east Asian Nations and with governments (F) explore additional ways to leverage the partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- across the Pacific Islands; highly-effective nontraditional military and tary personnel strengths for such fiscal (3) throughout the Asia-Pacific, a strong civilian academic partnership and capacity- year, and for other purposes; which was defense posture provides the foundation for building programs at the Asia-Pacific Center United States national security as well as for Strategic Studies and further develop the ordered to lie on the table; as follows: for United States diplomatic, economic, hu- Center’s alliances with its Defense Security At the end of subtitle D of title X, add the manitarian, and people-to-people engage- Cooperation Agency sister organizations, the following: ment in the region; George C. Marshall European Center for Se- SEC. ll. PROHIBITION ON THE INDEFINITE DE- (4) a regional defense posture must there- curity Studies, the Africa Center for Stra- TENTION OF CITIZENS AND LAWFUL fore include a balance of traditional and non- tegic Studies, the William J. Perry Center PERMANENT RESIDENTS. traditional military engagement in order to for Hemispheric Defense Studies, and the Section 4001 of title 18, United States Code, make use of the capabilities and capacities Near East South Asia Center for Strategic is amended— of United States partners and allies in the Studies. (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting region with fewer resources; the following new subsection (a): (5) traditional military engagement is es- SA 3415. Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for her- ‘‘(a) No citizen shall be imprisoned or oth- pecially important in areas such as non- self and Mr. ENZI) submitted an amend- erwise detained by the United States except proliferation, ballistic and cruise missile de- consistent with the Constitution and pursu- fense, maritime security assistance, and ment intended to be proposed by her to ant to an act of Congress that expressly au- combined military exercises; the bill S. 2410, to authorize appropria- thorizes such detention.’’; (6) nontraditional defense engagement tions for fiscal year 2015 for military (2) by redesignating subsection (b) as sub- should include collaboration on combating activities of the Department of De- section (c); and emerging infectious diseases, responding to fense, for military construction, and (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the fol- humanitarian disasters and extreme weather for defense activities of the Depart- lowing: events, effectively addressing the security ment of Energy, to prescribe military challenges posed by human and drug traf- ‘‘(b)(1) A general authorization to use mili- personnel strengths for such fiscal tary force, a declaration of war, or any simi- ficking, civilian educational partnerships lar authority, on its own, shall not be con- and foreign language learning, and joint re- year, and for other purposes; which was strued to authorize the detention without search endeavors devoted to meeting the re- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: charge or trial of a citizen or lawful perma- gion’s energy needs; At the appropriate place, insert the fol- nent resident of the United States appre- (7) while the Department of Defense is tra- lowing: hended in the United States. ditionally the United States Government SEC. ll. GRANTS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL ‘‘(2) Paragraph (1) applies to an authoriza- agency with the resources and capacity to SERVICES PERSONNEL TRAINING tion to use military force, a declaration of lead engagement throughout the region, FOR VETERANS. war, or any similar authority enacted before, whenever and wherever possible it should Section 330J(c) of the Public Health Serv- on, or after the date of the enactment of the work closely with interagency partners to ice Act (42 U.S.C. 254c–15(c)) is amended— Carl Levin National Defense Authorization accomplish shared foreign policy objectives (1) in paragraph (7), by striking ‘‘and’’ at Act for Fiscal Year 2015. and should encourage those interagency the end; ‘‘(3) This section shall not be construed to partners to lead when appropriate in order to (2) in paragraph (8), by striking the period authorize the detention of a citizen of the better achieve United States objectives in and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and United States, a lawful permanent resident the Asia Pacific; (3) by adding at the end the following: of the United States, or any other person (8) regionally-focused security studies or- ‘‘(9) furnish coursework and training to who is apprehended in the United States.’’. ganizations managed by the Defense Secu- veterans to enable such veterans to satisfy rity Cooperation Agency, such as the Asia- emergency medical services personnel cer- SA 3413. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted Pacific Center for Security Studies estab- tification requirements, as determined by an amendment intended to be proposed lished with the support of the late Senator the appropriate State regulatory entity, ex- Daniel K. Inouye, are critical to building by her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize cept that in providing such coursework and broad, multilateral approaches to regional training, such entity shall take into account appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for security concerns; and military activities of the Department previous medical coursework and training (9) to support the rebalance to the Asia Pa- received when such veterans were members of Defense, for military construction, cific, the Department of Defense is encour- of the Armed Forces on active duty.’’. and for defense activities of the De- aged to— (A) enhance the use of the National Guard partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- SA 3416. Ms. KLOBUCHAR submitted tary personnel strengths for such fiscal State Partnership Program to broaden and deepen mutually beneficial relationships an amendment intended to be proposed year, and for other purposes; which was with partner militaries and facilitate inter- by her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ordered to lie on the table; as follows: operability across a range of issues, such as appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for Strike section 1034. humanitarian assistance and disaster relief; military activities of the Department (B) advance shared goals in the area of of Defense, for military construction, SA 3414. Mr. SCHATZ submitted an global health, including through biosurveil- and for defense activities of the De- amendment intended to be proposed by lance and disease monitoring, as well as col- laboration between partner governments and partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal propriations for fiscal year 2015 for the United States Army Research Institute of Infectious Disease to protect military and year, and for other purposes; which was military activities of the Department civilian interests from all biological threats; ordered to lie on the table; as follows: of Defense, for military construction, (C) improve resilience to extreme weather On page 120, line 17, insert ‘‘during any pe- and for defense activities of the De- and other natural disasters through humani- riod, regardless of the duty status of the in- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- tarian assistance and disaster relief exer- dividual at the time of the alleged offense,’’ tary personnel strengths for such fiscal cises that build the capacities and capabili- after ‘‘sex-related offense’’. year, and for other purposes; which was ties of partners and allies in the Pacific; ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (D) reduce the strategic vulnerability of SA 3417. Ms. KLOBUCHAR submitted fossil fuel consumption through science and At the end of title XII, add the following: an amendment intended to be proposed technology agreements that help the Depart- Subtitle E—Matters Relating to the Asia ment and partner governments improve en- by her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize Pacific ergy efficiency of military platforms and appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for SEC. 1271. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE ASIA-PA- conservation at bases, and engineer non- military activities of the Department CIFIC REBALANCE. petroleum alternative fuels that can be of Defense, for military construction, It is the sense of Congress that— dropped into existing military platforms; and for defense activities of the De- (1) the Asia-Pacific region has nearly a (E) utilize to the fullest extent possible the partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- third of the world’s population and over one- National Security Education Program to tary personnel strengths for such fiscal quarter of global gross domestic product, and continue to build a broader and more quali- year, and for other purposes; which was its future prosperity and security are inter- fied pool of United States citizens with crit- twined with the United States; ical-need foreign language and cultural com- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (2) In addition to long-standing historic petency skills relevant to the Asia-Pacific, Strike section 544 and insert the following: ties with Asia-Pacific countries, such as and increase collaboration with appropriate SEC. 544. ACCESS TO SPECIAL VICTIMS’ COUN- Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia and interagency partners, such as the Depart- SEL. New Zealand, the United States welcomes its ment of State, that sponsor similar language (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section growing partnerships and collaboration with training and other scholarship programs 1044e of title 10, United States Code, is member states of the Association of South- with an Asia-Pacific focus; and amended to read as follows:

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REQUIREMENT FOR POLICIES AND year, and for other purposes; which was sel’) for the purpose of providing legal assist- STANDARD CHECKLIST IN PROCURE- ance to an individual described in paragraph MENT OF SERVICES. ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (2) who is the victim of an alleged sex-re- (a) REQUIREMENT.—Section 2330a of title 10, At the end of subtitle D of title I, add the lated offense, regardless of whether the re- United States Code, is amended— following: port of that offense is restricted or unre- (1) by redesignating subsections (g), (h), (i), SEC. 141. AUTHORIZATION OF MODERNIZATION stricted. and (j) as subsections (h), (i), (j), and (k), re- PROGRAMS FOR C-130 AIRCRAFT. ‘‘(2) An individual described in this para- spectively; and The Air Force may use programs other graph is any of the following: (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the fol- than, and in addition to, the avionics mod- ‘‘(A) An individual eligible for military lowing new subsection: ernization program for C-130 aircraft to mod- legal assistance under section 1044 of this ‘‘(g) REQUEST FOR SERVICE CONTRACT AP- ernize such aircraft. title. PROVAL.—The Under Secretary of Defense for ‘‘(B) An individual who is— Personnel and Readiness shall— SA 3422. Mr. TESTER (for himself ‘‘(i) not covered under subparagraph (A); ‘‘(1) establish a standard checklist to be and Mr. WALSH) submitted an amend- ‘‘(ii) a member of a reserve component of completed before the issuance of a solicita- ment intended to be proposed by him the armed forces; and tion for any new contract for services or ex- ‘‘(iii) a victim of an alleged sex-related of- ercising an option under an existing contract to the bill S. 2410, to authorize appro- fense as described in paragraph (1)— for services, including services provided priations for fiscal year 2015 for mili- ‘‘(I) during a period in which the individual under a contract for goods; tary activities of the Department of served on active duty, full-time National ‘‘(2) issue policies implementing the stand- Defense, for military construction, and Guard duty, or inactive-duty training; or ard checklist; for defense activities of the Depart- ‘‘(II) during any period, regardless of the ‘‘(3) draft guidelines regulating the check- ment of Energy, to prescribe military duty status of the individual, if the cir- list; and personnel strengths for such fiscal cumstances of the alleged sex-related offense ‘‘(4) ensure such policies and checklist are year, and for other purposes; which was have a nexus to the military service of the incorporated into the Department of Defense victim.’’. Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Reg- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subsection ulation.’’. At the end of subtitle G of title V, add the (f) of such section is amended by striking (b) ARMY MODEL.—In implementing section following: ‘‘eligible for military legal assistance under 2330a(g) of title 10, United States Code, as SEC. 577. DEFERRAL OF PRINCIPAL OF FEDERAL section 1044 of this title’’ each place it ap- added by subsection (a), the Under Secretary STUDENT LOANS FOR CERTAIN PE- pears and inserting ‘‘described in subsection of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall RIOD IN CONNECTION WITH RE- (a)(2)’’. model, to the maximum extent practicable, CEIPT OF ORDERS FOR MOBILIZA- its policies and checklist on the policies and TION FOR WAR OR NATIONAL EMER- GENCY. SA 3418. Mr. WALSH (for himself and checklist relating to services contract ap- (a) FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOANS.— Mr. TESTER) submitted an amendment proval established and in use by the Depart- Section 428(b)(1)(M) of the Higher Education intended to be proposed by him to the ment of the Army (as set forth in the request Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(1)(M)) is amend- bill S. 2410, to authorize appropriations for services contract approval form updated ed— for fiscal year 2015 for military activi- as of August 2012, or any successor form). (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by ties of the Department of Defense, for (c) DEADLINE.—The policies required under such section 2230a(g) shall be issued within striking ‘‘, during any period’’; military construction, and for defense (2) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘during which’’ activities of the Department of Energy, 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. and inserting ‘‘during any period during to prescribe military personnel (d) REPORT.—The Comptroller General of which’’; strengths for such fiscal year, and for the United States shall submit to the con- (3) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘during other purposes; which was ordered to gressional defense committees a report on which’’ and inserting ‘‘during any period lie on the table; as follows: the implementation of the standard check- during which’’; (4) in clause (iii)— At the end of subtitle D, of title VIII, add list required under such section 2330a(g) for (A) by striking ‘‘during which’’ and insert- the following: each of fiscal years 2015, 2016, and 2017 within ing ‘‘during any period during which’’; and SEC. 864. REPORTING ON USE OF SERVICE CON- 120 days after the end of each such fiscal TRACTS BY INTELLIGENCE COMMU- year. (B) in the matter following subclause (II), NITY. by striking ‘‘ or’’ after the semicolon; (a) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than 180 SA 3420. Mr. WALSH (for himself and (5) by redesignating clause (iv) as clause days after the date of the enactment of this Mr. TESTER) submitted an amendment (vi); Act, and annually thereafter, the Director of intended to be proposed by him to the (6) by inserting after clause (iii) the fol- National Intelligence shall submit to the lowing: bill S. 2410, to authorize appropriations ‘‘(iv) in the case of any borrower who has congressional defense committees and the for fiscal year 2015 for military activi- Select Committee on Intelligence of the Sen- received a call or order to duty described in ate and the Permanent Select Committee on ties of the Department of Defense, for subclause (I) or (II) of clause (iii), during the Intelligence of the House of Representatives military construction, and for defense shorter of— a report with an inventory of service con- activities of the Department of Energy, ‘‘(I) the period beginning on the date such tractors used by each element of the intel- to prescribe military personnel call or order to duty is received by the bor- ligence community (as defined in section 3 of strengths for such fiscal year, and for rower and ending on the first day of the serv- the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. other purposes; which was ordered to ice described in subclause (I) or (II) of clause (iii); and 3003)), including, for each such contract, the lie on the table; as follows: contractor, a description of the service pro- ‘‘(II) the 180-day period preceding the first vided, and the amount obligated or expended. At the end of subtitle H of title X, add the day of such service; (b) FORM.—The report required under sub- following: ‘‘(v) notwithstanding clause (iv)— section (a) may be submitted in classified SEC. 1087. EXTENSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR HOS- ‘‘(I) in the case of any borrower described form, but shall contain an unclassified sum- PITAL CARE, MEDICAL SERVICES, in such clause whose call or order to duty is mary including the total amount expended AND NURSING HOME AND DOMI- cancelled before the first day of the service by each element of the intelligence commu- CILIARY CARE FOR CERTAIN VET- ERANS WHO SERVED IN A THEATER described in subclause (I) or (II) of clause nity on service contracts. OF COMBAT OPERATIONS. (iii) because of a personal injury in connec- tion with training to prepare for such serv- Mr. WALSH (for himself and Section 1710(e)(3)(A) of title 38, United SA 3419. States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘period ice, during the period described in clause (iv) Mr. TESTER) submitted an amendment of five years’’ and inserting ‘‘period of 10 and during an additional period equal to the intended to be proposed by him to the years’’. duration of such service, as specified by or bill S. 2410, to authorize appropriations otherwise determined in the original call or for fiscal year 2015 for military activi- SA 3421. Mr. TESTER (for himself order to duty; and ties of the Department of Defense, for and Mr. WALSH) submitted an amend- ‘‘(II) in the case of any borrower whose call military construction, and for defense ment intended to be proposed by him or order to duty is cancelled before the first to the bill S. 2410, to authorize appro- day of such service for a reason other than activities of the Department of Energy, an injury described in subclause (I), during to prescribe military personnel priations for fiscal year 2015 for mili- the period beginning on the date the call or strengths for such fiscal year, and for tary activities of the Department of order to duty is received by the borrower and other purposes; which was ordered to Defense, for military construction, and ending on the date that is 14 days after such lie on the table; as follows: for defense activities of the Depart- call or order to duty is cancelled; and’’; and

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TEMPORARY LIMITATION ON AVAIL- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph ice, during the period described in clause (iv) (A), by striking ‘‘during any period’’; ABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRANSFER and during an additional period equal to the OF CERTAIN RED HORSE UNITS. (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘dur- duration of such service, as specified by or None of the funds authorized to be appro- ing which’’ and inserting ‘‘during any period otherwise determined in the original call or priated by this Act or otherwise made avail- during which’’; order to duty; and able for the Air Force may be obligated or (3) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘not in ‘‘(II) in the case of any borrower whose call expended to transfer from one facility to an- excess’’ and inserting ‘‘during any period not or order to duty is cancelled before the first other any Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy in excess’’; day of such service for a reason other than Operational Repair Squadron Engineer (RED (4) in subparagraph (C)— an injury described in subclause (I), during HORSE) unit based in the continental United (A) by striking ‘‘during which’’ and insert- the period beginning on the date the call or States until 60 days after the Secretary of ing ‘‘during any period during which’’; and order to duty is received by the borrower and the Air Force submits to the congressional (B) in the matter following clause (ii), by ending on the date that is 14 days after such defense committees a report that includes striking ‘‘ or’’ after the semicolon; call or order to duty is cancelled;’’; the following: (5) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as (7) in clause (vi) (as redesignated by para- (1) A recommended basing alignment for subparagraph (F); graph (5)), by striking ‘‘not in excess’’ and RED HORSE units. (6) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the inserting ‘‘during any period not in excess’’; (2) An assessment of the national security following: and benefits and any other benefits of the pro- ‘‘(D) in the case of any borrower who has (8) in clause (vii) (as redesignated by para- posed transfer. received a call or order to duty described in graph (5)), by striking ‘‘during which’’ and (3) An assessment of the costs of the pro- clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (C), during inserting ‘‘during any period during which’’. posed transfer, including the impact of the the shorter of— (d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in the proposed transfer on the facility or facilities ‘‘(i) the period beginning on the date such amendments made by this section shall be from which a RED HORSE unit will be trans- call or order to duty is received by the bor- construed to authorize any refunding of any ferred. rower and ending on the first day of the serv- repayment of a loan. ice described in clause (i) or (ii) of subpara- (4) An analysis of the recommended basing (e) APPLICABILITY.—The amendments made graph (C); and alignment that demonstrates that the rec- by this section shall apply with respect to all ommendation is the most effective and effi- ‘‘(ii) the 180-day period preceding the first loans made, insured, or guaranteed under day of such service; cient alternative for such basing alignment. title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (5) An assessment of how the basing align- ‘‘(E) notwithstanding subparagraph (D)— (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.). ‘‘(i) in the case of any borrower described ment affects the national emergency re- sponse mission of RED HORSE Reserve Com- in such subparagraph whose call or order to SA 3423. Mr. TESTER submitted an duty is cancelled before the first day of the ponent units. service described in clause (i) or (ii) of sub- amendment intended to be proposed by paragraph (C) because of a personal injury in him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- SA 3425. Mr. WHITEHOUSE sub- connection with training to prepare for such propriations for fiscal year 2015 for mitted an amendment intended to be service, during the period described in sub- military activities of the Department proposed by him to the bill S. 2410, to paragraph (D) and during an additional pe- of Defense, for military construction, authorize appropriations for fiscal year riod equal to the duration of such service, as and for defense activities of the De- 2015 for military activities of the De- specified by or otherwise determined in the partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- partment of Defense, for military con- original call or order to duty; and tary personnel strengths for such fiscal struction, and for defense activities of ‘‘(ii) in the case of any borrower whose call year, and for other purposes; which was the Department of Energy, to prescribe or order to duty is cancelled before the first military personnel strengths for such day of such service for a reason other than ordered to lie on the table; as follows: an injury described in clause (i), during the At the end of title XI, add the following: fiscal year, and for other purposes; period beginning on the date the call or SEC. 1105. APPELLATE PROCEDURES FOR ELIGI- which was ordered to lie on the table; order to duty is received by the borrower and BILITY FOR SENSITIVE POSITIONS. as follows: ending on the date that is 14 days after such (a) AMENDMENTS.—Section 7701 of title 5, At the end of subtitle D of title III, add the call or order to duty is cancelled; and’’; and United States Code, is amended— following: (7) in subparagraph (F) (as redesignated by (1) by redesignating subsection (k) as sub- SEC. 332. REPORT ON ASSET TRACKING. paragraph (5)), by striking ‘‘not in excess’’ section (l); and Not later than 90 days after the date of the and inserting ‘‘during any period not in ex- (2) by inserting after subsection (j) the fol- enactment of this Act, the Secretary of De- cess’’. lowing: fense shall submit to the congressional de- (c) PERKINS LOANS.—Section 464(c)(2)(A) of ‘‘(k)(1) The Board has authority to review fense committees a report on the feasibility the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. on the merits an appeal by an employee or of creating a specific line item in the Oper- 1087dd(c)(2)(A)) is amended— applicant for employment of an action aris- ations and Maintenance, Defense-wide budg- (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by ing from a determination that the employee et to fund asset tracking and in-transit visi- striking ‘‘during any period’’; or applicant for employment is ineligible for bility initiatives, including implementation (2) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘during which’’ a sensitive position if— of an item unique identification (IUID) sys- and inserting ‘‘during any period during ‘‘(A) the sensitive position does not require tem. which’’; a security clearance or access to classified (3) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘not in ex- information; and SA 3426. Mr. KING (for himself and cess’’ and inserting ‘‘during any period not ‘‘(B) such action is otherwise appealable. Mr. BURR) submitted an amendment in- in excess’’; ‘‘(2) In this subsection, the term ‘sensitive tended to be proposed by him to the (4) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘during position’ means a position designated as a bill S. 2410, to authorize appropriations which’’ and inserting ‘‘during any period sensitive position under Executive Order for fiscal year 2015 for military activi- during which’’; 10450 (5 U.S.C. 7311 note), or any successor ties of the Department of Defense, for (5) by redesignating clauses (iv) and (v) as thereto.’’. military construction, and for defense clauses (vi) and (vii), respectively; (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (6) by inserting after clause (iii) the fol- made by this section shall apply to any ap- activities of the Department of Energy, lowing: peal that is pending on, or commenced on or to prescribe military personnel ‘‘(iv) in the case of any borrower who has after, the date of enactment of this Act. strengths for such fiscal year, and for received a call or order to duty described in other purposes; which was ordered to subclause (I) or (II) of clause (iii), during the SA 3424. Mr. TESTER (for himself lie on the table; as follows: shorter of— and Mr. WALSH) submitted an amend- At the end of subtitle H of title X, add the ‘‘(I) the period beginning on the date such ment intended to be proposed by him following: call or order to duty is received by the bor- to the bill S. 2410, to authorize appro- SEC. 1087. CONSOLIDATED DEFINITION OF SMALL rower and ending on the first day of the serv- priations for fiscal year 2015 for mili- BUSINESS CONCERN OWNED AND ice described in subclause (I) or (II) of clause tary activities of the Department of CONTROLLED BY VETERANS. (iii); and (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be ‘‘(II) the 180-day period preceding the first Defense, for military construction, and cited as the ‘‘Improving Opportunities for day of such service; for defense activities of the Depart- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Busi- ‘‘(v) notwithstanding clause (iv)— ment of Energy, to prescribe military nesses Act of 2014’’.

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(b) SMALL BUSINESS DEFINITION OF SMALL Small Business of the House of Representa- (A) a description of initiatives that the BUSINESS CONCERN CONSOLIDATED.—Section tives a report— United States Government has undertaken 3(q) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. (1) evaluating whether it is practicable for to train investigators in Syria on how to 632(q)) is amended— the Administrator of the Small Business Ad- document, investigate, and develop findings (1) by amending paragraph (2) to read as ministration or the Secretary of Veterans of war crimes, including the number of follows: Affairs to have Government-wide responsi- United States Government or contract per- ‘‘(2) SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN OWNED AND bility for verifying whether a business con- sonnel currently designated to work full- CONTROLLED BY SERVICE-DISABLED VET- cern purporting to be a small business con- time on these issues and an identification of ERANS.—The term ‘small business concern cern owned and controlled by service-dis- the authorities and appropriations being owned and controlled by service-disabled abled veterans (as defined under section 3(q) used to support training efforts; veterans’ means a small business concern— of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)), (B) a description of the strategy and imple- ‘‘(A)(i) not less than 51 percent of which is as amended by this section) qualifies as a mentation efforts to ensure accountability owned by one or more service-disabled vet- small business concern owned and controlled for crimes committed during the Syrian con- erans or, in the case of any publicly owned by service-disabled veterans; and flict, including efforts to promote the estab- business, not less than 51 percent of the (2) making recommendations on the advis- lishment of an ad hoc tribunal to prosecute stock of which is owned by one or more serv- ability of the Administrator of the Small the perpetrators of war crimes committed ice-disabled veterans; and Business Administration or the Secretary of during the civil war in Syria; and ‘‘(ii) the management and daily business Veterans Affairs having such Government- (C) an assessment of the impact of those operations of which are controlled by one or wide responsibility. initiatives. more service-disabled veterans or, in the (c) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- case of a veteran with permanent and severe SA 3427. Mr. WHITEHOUSE sub- TEES DEFINED.—In this section, the term disability, the spouse or permanent care- mitted an amendment intended to be ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ giver of such veteran; or proposed by him to the bill S. 2410, to means— ‘‘(B) not less than 51 percent of which is authorize appropriations for fiscal year (1) the congressional defense committees; owned by one or more veterans with service- 2015 for military activities of the De- and connected disabilities that are permanent partment of Defense, for military con- (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations of and total who are unable to manage the struction, and for defense activities of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign daily business operations of such concern or, the Department of Energy, to prescribe Affairs of the House of Representatives. in the case of a publicly owned business, not military personnel strengths for such SA 3429. Mr. CARDIN submitted an less than 51 percent of the stock of which is fiscal year, and for other purposes; owned by one or more such veterans.’’; and amendment intended to be proposed by (2) by adding at the end the following: which was ordered to lie on the table; him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- ‘‘(6) TREATMENT OF BUSINESSES AFTER as follows: propriations for fiscal year 2015 for DEATH OF VETERAN-OWNER.— In section 1522, strike subsection (b). military activities of the Department ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If the death of a service- of Defense, for military construction, Mr. CARDIN submitted an disabled veteran causes a small business con- SA 3428. and for defense activities of the De- amendment intended to be proposed by cern to be less than 51 percent owned by one partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- or more such veterans, the surviving spouse tary personnel strengths for such fiscal of such veteran who acquires ownership propriations for fiscal year 2015 for year, and for other purposes; which was rights in such small business concern shall, military activities of the Department ordered to lie on the table; as follows: for the period described in subparagraph (B), of Defense, for military construction, be treated as if the surviving spouse were and for defense activities of the De- At the end of subtitle D of title XII, add the following: that veteran for the purpose of maintaining partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- SEC. 1268. FULBRIGHT UNIVERSITY VIETNAM. the status of the small business concern as a tary personnel strengths for such fiscal small business concern owned and controlled (a) DEFINITIONS.—Section 203 of the Viet- by service-disabled veterans. year, and for other purposes; which was nam Education Foundation Act of 2000 (title ‘‘(B) PERIOD DESCRIBED.—The period re- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: II of division B of H.R. 5666, as enacted into ferred to in subparagraph (A) is the period At the end of subtitle C of title XII, add law by section 1(a)(4) of Public Law 106–554 beginning on the date on which the service- the following: and contained in appendix D of that Act; 114 disabled veteran dies and ending on the ear- SEC. 1247. REPORT ON ACCOUNTABILITY FOR Stat. 2763A–254; 22 U.S.C. 2452 note) is amend- liest of the following dates: WAR CRIMES AND CRIMES AGAINST ed— ‘‘(i) The date on which the surviving HUMANITY IN SYRIA. (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as para- spouse remarries. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days graph (6); and ‘‘(ii) The date on which the surviving after the date of the enactment of this Act, (2) by inserting afer paragraph (3) the fol- and again not later than 180 days after the spouse relinquishes an ownership interest in lowing: cessation of violence in Syria, the Secretary the small business concern. ‘‘(4) FULBRIGHT UNIVERSITY VIETNAM.—The of State shall submit to the appropriate con- ‘‘(iii) The date that— term ‘Fulbright University Vietnam’ means gressional committees a report on war ‘‘(I) in the case of a surviving spouse of a an independent, not-for-profit academic in- crimes and crimes against humanity in veteran with a service-connected disability stitution to be established in the Socialist Syria. Republic of Vietnam. rated as 100 percent disabling or who dies as (b) ELEMENTS.—The report required under a result of a service-connected disability, is ‘‘(5) TRUST FOR UNIVERSITY INNOVATION IN subsection (a) shall include the following ele- VIETNAM.—The term ‘Trust for University In- 10 years after the date of the veteran’s death; ments: or novation in Vietnam’ means a not-for-profit (1) A description of violations of inter- organization founded in 2012, which is en- ‘‘(II) in the case of a surviving spouse of a nationally recognized human rights and veteran with a service-connected disability gaged in promoting institutional innovation crimes against humanity perpetrated during in Vietnamese higher education.’’. rated as less than 100 percent disabling who the civil war in Syria, including— does not die as a result of a service-con- (b) USE OF VIETNAM DEBT REPAYMENT FUND (A) an account of the war crimes and FOR FULBRIGHT UNIVERSITY VIETNAM.—Sec- nected disability, is three years after the crimes against humanity committed by the tion 207(c)(3) of the Vietnam Education date of the veteran’s death.’’. regime of President Bashar al-Assad; Foundation Act of 2000 (title II of division B (c) VETERANS AFFAIRS DEFINITION OF (B) an account of the war crimes and of H.R. 5666, as enacted into law by section SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN CONSOLIDATED.— crimes against humanity committed by vio- 1(a)(4) of Public Law 106–554 and contained in Section 8127 of title 38, United States Code, lent extremist groups and other combatants appendix D of that Act; 114 Stat. 2763A–257; is amended— in the conflict; and 22 U.S.C. 2452 note) is amended to read as fol- (1) by striking subsection (h); and (C) a description of the conventional and lows: (2) in subsection (l)(2), by striking ‘‘means’’ unconventional weapons used for such ‘‘(3) USE OF EXCESS FUNDS FOR FULBRIGHT and all that follows through the period at crimes and, where possible, the origins of the UNIVERSITY VIETNAM.—During each of the fis- the end and inserting the following: ‘‘has the weapons. cal years 2014 through 2018, amounts depos- meaning given that term under section 3(q) (2) A description of efforts by the Depart- ited into the Fund, in excess of the amounts of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)).’’. ment of State and the United States Agency made available to the Foundation under (d) GAO REPORT ON VERIFICATION OF STA- for International Development to ensure ac- paragraph (1), shall be made available by the TUS.—Not later than 270 days after the date countability for violations of internationally Secretary of the Treasury, upon the request of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller recognized human rights and crimes against of the Secretary of State, for grants to the General of the United States shall submit to humanity perpetrated against the people of Trust for University Innovation in Vietnam the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Syria by the regime of President Bashar al- for the purpose of supporting the establish- Committee on Small Business and Entrepre- Assad, violent extremist groups, and other ment of Fulbright University Vietnam.’’. neurship of the Senate and the Committee combatants involved in the conflict, includ- (c) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.—The Vietnam on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on ing— Education Foundation Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C.

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FULBRIGHT UNIVERSITY VIETNAM. classification of disability claimed as the retary; and ‘‘(a) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary Secretary shall establish. ‘‘(2) prescribe academic and other perform- of State may award 1 or more grants to the ‘‘(c) RECOVERY.—Notwithstanding any ance standards to be met by individuals par- Trust for University Innovation in Vietnam, other provision of law, the Secretary may re- ticipating in the program. which shall be used to support the establish- cover a payment of a provisional benefit ‘‘(d) PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT.—An indi- ment of Fulbright University Vietnam. awarded under this section for an application vidual who participates in a program under ‘‘(b) APPLICATION.—In order to receive 1 or for disability compensation only— this section shall enter into a written agree- more grants pursuant to subsection (a), ‘‘(1) in a case in which the Secretary ment with the Secretary of the military de- Trust for University Innovation in Vietnam awards the disability compensation for partment concerned— shall submit an application to the Secretary which the individual filed the application ‘‘(1) to enlist in or accept an appointment of State at such time, in such manner, and and the Secretary may only recover such as an officer in a reserve component of the accompanied by such information as the Sec- provisional benefit by subtracting it from armed forces; retary may reasonably require. payments made for the disability compensa- ‘‘(2) to complete entry level and skill train- ‘‘(c) MINIMUM STANDARDS.—As a condition tion awarded; or ing (if enlisting) or entry level training and of receiving grants under this section, Trust ‘‘(2) in a case in which the Secretary deter- officer candidate school (if accepting ap- for University Innovation in Vietnam shall mines not to award the disability compensa- pointment as an officer); ensure that Fulbright University Vietnam— tion for which the individual filed the appli- ‘‘(3) to pursue on a full-time basis a course ‘‘(1) achieves standards comparable to cation and the Secretary determines that of education— those required for accreditation in the the application was the subject of inten- ‘‘(A) leading to a bachelor’s or associate’s United States; tional fraud, misrepresentation, or bad faith degree at an institution of higher education; ‘‘(2) offers graduate and undergraduate on behalf of the individual.’’. or level teaching and research programs in a (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of ‘‘(B) that— broad range of fields, including public policy, sections at the beginning of chapter 53 of ‘‘(i) is offered by an institution of higher management, and engineering; and such title is amended by inserting after the education; and ‘‘(3) establishes a policy of academic free- item relating to section 5319 the following ‘‘(ii) upon completion, will provide the in- dom and prohibits the censorship of dis- new item: dividual with a level of education that is senting or critical views. ‘‘5319A. Provisional benefits awarded for similar to a course of education described in ‘‘(d) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than 90 fully developed claims pending subparagraph (A), as determined pursuant to days after the last day of each fiscal year, for extended period.’’. subsection (c)(2); the Secretary of State shall submit a report ‘‘(4) while pursuing a course of education to the appropriate congressional committees SA 3431. Mr. CARDIN submitted an under paragraph (3), to perform such active that summarizes the activities carried out amendment intended to be proposed by duty for training during periods between under this section during such fiscal year.’’. him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- academic terms of the institution of higher propriations for fiscal year 2015 for education involved as such Secretary shall SA 3430. Mr. CARDIN submitted an military activities of the Department specify in the agreement; and amendment intended to be proposed by of Defense, for military construction, ‘‘(5) as provided in subsection (i), to serve him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- in the reserve component of the armed forces and for defense activities of the De- specified in such agreement for two years for propriations for fiscal year 2015 for partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- military activities of the Department each academic year for which the individual tary personnel strengths for such fiscal receives educational assistance under this of Defense, for military construction, year, and for other purposes; which was section. and for defense activities of the De- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘(e) AMOUNT OF EDUCATIONAL ASSIST- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- At the end of subtitle B of title V, add the ANCE.—The amount of educational assistance tary personnel strengths for such fiscal following: provided under a program under this section year, and for other purposes; which was SEC. 515. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO EN- to an individual pursuing a course of edu- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: COURAGE MEMBERSHIP IN THE RE- cation described in subsection (d)(3) during an academic year shall be the lesser of— At the end of subtitle H of title X, add the SERVE COMPONENTS OF THE ARMED FORCES. ‘‘(1) the maximum amount of in-State tui- following: (a) PROGRAMS OF ASSISTANCE AUTHOR- tion and fees assessed during such academic SEC. 1087. MAKING PERMANENT SPECIAL EFFEC- IZED.—Chapter 1611 of title 10, United States year for programs of education leading to a TIVE DATE FOR AWARDS OF DIS- ABILITY COMPENSATION BY SEC- Code, is amended by adding at the end the bachelor’s degree by public institutions of RETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR following new section: higher education in the State whose Na- VETERANS WHO SUBMIT APPLICA- ‘‘§ 16402. National Guard and Reserves: edu- tional Guard the individual is a member of TIONS FOR ORIGINAL CLAIMS THAT cational assistance to encourage member- or where the individual resides, as applica- ARE FULLY-DEVELOPED. ship ble; or Section 5110(b)(2)(C) of title 38, United ‘‘(a) AUTHORITY.—Each Secretary of a mili- ‘‘(2) the amount of tuition and fees as- States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘and tary department may carry out a program to sessed during such academic year for such shall not apply with respect to claims filed encourage membership in the reserve compo- course of education by the institution of after the date that is three years after the nents of the armed forces under the jurisdic- higher education providing such course of date of the enactment of such Act’’. tion of such Secretary through the provision education. SEC. 1088. PROVISIONAL BENEFITS AWARDED BY of educational assistance to individuals who ‘‘(f) PAYMENT OF EDUCATIONAL ASSIST- SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS participate in such program in order to de- ANCE.—(1) The Secretary of the military de- FOR FULLY DEVELOPED CLAIMS partment concerned shall pay educational PENDING FOR MORE THAN 180 DAYS. velop skills that are critical to such reserve components as determined by such Sec- assistance to individuals participating in (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 53 of title 38, programs under this section on a monthly United States Code, is amended by adding at retary. ‘‘(b) PARTICIPATION BY INDIVIDUALS BEFORE basis. the end the following: COMMENCEMENT OF GRADE 12.—(1) An indi- ‘‘(2) The maximum number of months of ‘‘§ 5319A. Provisional benefits awarded for vidual who is more than sixteen years of age educational assistance payable to an indi- fully developed claims pending for ex- may participate in a program under this sec- vidual participating in a program under this tended period tion before commencing grade 12 in a sec- section may not exceed the aggregate num- ‘‘(a) PROVISIONAL AWARDS REQUIRED.—For ondary school with the written consent of ber of months comprising four academic each application for disability compensation the individual’s parent or guardian (if the in- years at the institution or institutions at- that is filed for an individual with the Sec- dividual has a parent or guardian entitled to tended by the individual pursuant to the pro- retary, that sets forth an original claim that the custody and control of the individual). gram. is fully-developed (as determined by the Sec- ‘‘(2) An individual who participates in a ‘‘(g) RESERVE STATUS.—(1) Each individual retary) as of the date of submittal, and for program under this section pursuant to para- participating in a program under this section which the Secretary has not made a decision, graph (1) may complete entry level and skill shall, while pursuing a course of education beginning on the date that is 180 days after training before commencing grade 12 in a under such program, be the following: the date on which such application is filed secondary school. ‘‘(A) A member of the inactive National with the Secretary, the Secretary shall ‘‘(c) ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.—In Guard or the Individual Ready Reserve, as award the individual a provisional benefit carrying out a program under this section, applicable, during academic terms of pursuit under this section. the Secretary of a military department of such course of education pursuant to sub- ‘‘(b) PROVISIONAL AWARDS ESTABLISHED.—A shall— section (d)(3). provisional benefit awarded pursuant to sub- ‘‘(1) establish and maintain a current list ‘‘(B) A member of the National Guard or section (a) for a claim for disability com- of the skills that are, or are anticipated to the Ready Reserve, as applicable, in active

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status while performing training during peri- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of ican Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the ods between such academic terms pursuant sections at the beginning of chapter 1611 of Northern Mariana Islands. to subsection (d)(4) such title is amended by adding at the end (c) BLUE ALERT COMMUNICATIONS NET- ‘‘(2) Notwithstanding status under para- the following new item: WORK.—The Attorney General shall establish graph (1), an individual may not be called or ‘‘16402. National Guard and Reserves: edu- ordered to active duty (other than active a national Blue Alert communications net- cational assistance to encour- work within the Department of Justice to duty for training in accordance with sub- age membership.’’. section (d)(4)) while pursuing a course of edu- issue Blue Alerts through the initiation, fa- cilitation, and promotion of Blue Alert cation under a program under this section. SA 3432. Mr. CARDIN submitted an ‘‘(h) INELIGIBILITY FOR OTHER EDUCATIONAL plans, in coordination with States, units of amendment intended to be proposed by ASSISTANCE DURING PARTICIPATION IN PRO- local government, law enforcement agencies, GRAM.—(1) An individual who participates in him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- and other appropriate entities. a program under this section is not, while so propriations for fiscal year 2015 for (d) BLUE ALERT COORDINATOR; GUIDE- participating, eligible for educational assist- military activities of the Department LINES.— ance under any other provision of this title, of Defense, for military construction, (1) COORDINATION WITHIN DEPARTMENT OF any other law administered by the Secretary and for defense activities of the De- JUSTICE.—The Attorney General shall assign of Defense or the Secretaries of the military partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- an existing officer of the Department of Jus- departments, any law administered by the tary personnel strengths for such fiscal tice to act as the national coordinator of the Secretary of Homeland Security (with re- Blue Alert communications network. spect to the Coast Guard when it is not oper- year, and for other purposes; which was (2) DUTIES OF THE COORDINATOR.—The Coor- ating as a service in the Navy), or any law ordered to lie on the table; as follows: dinator shall— administered by the Secretary of Veterans At the end of subtitle A of title VIII, add (A) provide assistance to States and units Affairs. the following: ‘‘(2) Any service in the armed forces by an of local government that are using Blue SEC. 810. EXTENSION OF LIMITATION ON AGGRE- Alert plans; individual described in paragraph (1) while GATE ANNUAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE participating in a program under this section FOR CONTRACT SERVICES. (B) establish voluntary guidelines for shall be treated as qualifying the individual Section 808 of the National Defense Au- States and units of local government to use for education assistance under provisions of thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public in developing Blue Alert plans that will pro- law referred to in that paragraph to the ex- Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1489), as amended by mote compatible and integrated Blue Alert tent provided in such provisions of law. section 802 of the National Defense Author- plans throughout the United States, includ- ‘‘(i) COMMENCEMENT OF SERVICE REQUIRE- ization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law ing— MENT.—The service requirement of an indi- 113–66; 127 Stat. 804) is further amended— (i) a list of the resources necessary to es- vidual pursuant to subsection (d)(5) shall (1) in subsections (a) and (b), by striking tablish a Blue Alert plan; commence as follows: ‘‘or 2014’’ and inserting ‘‘2014, or 2015’’; (ii) criteria for evaluating whether a situa- ‘‘(1) When the individual obtains the bach- (2) in subsection (c)(3), by striking ‘‘and tion warrants issuing a Blue Alert; elor’s or associate’s degree, or completes the 2014’’ and inserting ‘‘2014, and 2015’’; (iii) guidelines to protect the privacy, dig- course of education described in subsection (3) in subsection (d)(4), by striking ‘‘or nity, independence, and autonomy of any law (d)(3)(B), for which the individual was paid 2014’’ and inserting ‘‘2014, or 2015’’; and enforcement officer who may be the subject educational assistance under this section. (4) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘2014’’ and of a Blue Alert and the family of the law en- ‘‘(2) If the individual ceases pursuit on a inserting ‘‘2015’’. forcement officer; full-time basis of a course of education at an (iv) guidelines that a Blue Alert should institution of higher education as agreed to SA 3433. Mr. CARDIN submitted an only be issued with respect to a law enforce- ment officer if— pursuant to subsection (d)(3). amendment intended to be proposed by ‘‘(3) If the individual otherwise fails the ob- (I) the law enforcement agency involved— him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- (aa) confirms— tain a bachelor’s or associate’s degree, or propriations for fiscal year 2015 for course of education described in subsection (AA) the death or serious injury of the law (d)(3)(B), as so agreed to. military activities of the Department enforcement officer; or ‘‘(j) REPAYMENT.—An individual who par- of Defense, for military construction, (BB) the attack on the law enforcement of- ticipates in a program under this section and and for defense activities of the De- ficer and that there is an indication of the who fails to complete the equivalent of a sin- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- death or serious injury of the officer; or gle academic year of education pursuant to tary personnel strengths for such fiscal (bb) concludes that the law enforcement subsection (d)(3) or complete the period of officer is missing in the line of duty; year, and for other purposes; which was (II) there is an indication of serious injury service or meet the types or conditions of ordered to lie on the table; as follows: serve for which educational assistance was to or death of the law enforcement officer; provided the individual under the program, At the end of subtitle H of title X, add the (III) the suspect involved has not been ap- as specified in the written agreement of the following: prehended; and individual under subsection (d), shall be sub- SEC. 1087. NATIONAL BLUE ALERT COMMUNICA- (IV) there is sufficient descriptive informa- ject to the repayment provisions of section TIONS NETWORK. tion of the suspect involved and any relevant 373 of title 37. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be vehicle and tag numbers; ‘‘(k) FUNDING.—Amounts available to the cited as the ‘‘National Blue Alert Act of (v) guidelines— Secretary of the military department con- 2014’’. (I) that information relating to a law en- cerned for the payment of recruitment and (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: forcement officer who is seriously injured or retention bonuses and special pays shall be (1) COORDINATOR.—The term ‘‘Coordinator’’ killed in the line of duty should be provided available to such Secretary to carry out a means the Blue Alert Coordinator of the De- to the National Crime Information Center program under this section. partment of Justice designated under sub- database operated by the Federal Bureau of ‘‘(l) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: section (d)(1). Investigation under section 534 of title 28, ‘‘(1) The term ‘entry level and skill train- (2) BLUE ALERT.—The term ‘‘Blue Alert’’ United States Code, and any relevant crime ing’ means the following: means information relating to the serious in- information repository of the State involved; ‘‘(A) In the case of members of the Army jury or death of a law enforcement officer in (II) that a Blue Alert should, to the max- National Guard of the United States or the the line of duty sent through the network. imum extent practicable (as determined by Army Reserve, Basic Combat Training and (3) BLUE ALERT PLAN.—The term ‘‘Blue the Coordinator in consultation with law en- Advanced Individual Training or One Station Alert plan’’ means the plan of a State, unit forcement agencies of States and units of Unit Training. of local government, or Federal agency par- local governments), be limited to the geo- ‘‘(B) In the case of members of the Navy ticipating in the network for the dissemina- graphic areas most likely to facilitate the Reserve, Recruit Training (or Boot Camp) tion of information received as a Blue Alert. apprehension of the suspect involved or and Skill Training (or so-called ‘A School’). (4) LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.—The term which the suspect could reasonably reach, ‘‘(C) In the case of members of the Air Na- ‘‘law enforcement officer’’ shall have the which should not be limited to State lines; tional Guard of the United States of the Air same meaning as in section 1204(6) of the (III) for law enforcement agencies of States Force Reserve, Basic Military Training and Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act or units of local government to develop plans Technical Training. of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796b(6)). to communicate information to neighboring ‘‘(D) In the case of members of the Marine (5) NETWORK.—The term ‘‘network’’ means States to provide for seamless communica- Corps Reserve, Recruit Training and Marine the Blue Alert communications network es- tion of a Blue Alert; and Corps Training (or School of Infantry Train- tablished by the Attorney General under (IV) providing that a Blue Alert should be ing). subsection (c). suspended when the suspect involved is ap- ‘‘(2) The term ‘institution of higher edu- (6) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means each prehended or when the law enforcement cation’ has the meaning given that term in of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, agency involved determines that the Blue section 102 of the Higher Education Act of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Alert is no longer effective; and 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002).’’. 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(I) the issuance of Blue Alerts through the (4) COOPERATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES.— SEC. 557. PRIVILEGE AGAINST DISCLOSURE OF network; and The Coordinator shall cooperate with the COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A VIC- (II) the extent of the dissemination of Secretary of Homeland Security, the Sec- TIM OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND PER- retary of Transportation, the Chairman of SONNEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF alerts issued through the network; DEFENSE SAFE HELPLINE AND DE- (C) develop protocols for efforts to appre- the Federal Communications Commission, PARTMENT OF DEFENSE SAFE hend suspects that address activities during and appropriate offices of the Department of HELPROOM. the period beginning at the time of the ini- Justice in carrying out activities under this Not later than one year after the date of tial notification of a law enforcement agency section. the enactment of this Act, the Military that a suspect has not been apprehended and (5) RESTRICTIONS ON COORDINATOR.—The Co- Rules of Evidence shall be modified to estab- ending at the time of apprehension of a sus- ordinator may not— lish a privilege against the disclosure of pect or when the law enforcement agency in- (A) perform any official travel for the sole communications between the victim of a sex- volved determines that the Blue Alert is no purpose of carrying out the duties of the Co- ual assault and personnel of the Department longer effective, including protocols regu- ordinator; of Defense Safe Helpline, and between the lating— (B) lobby any officer of a State regarding victim of a sexual assault and personnel of (i) the use of public safety communica- the funding or implementation of a Blue the Department of Defense Safe HelpRoom, tions; Alert plan; or with respect to such sexual assault. (ii) command center operations; and (C) host a conference focused solely on the (iii) incident review, evaluation, debrief- Blue Alert program that requires the expend- SA 3437. Ms. COLLINS submitted an ing, and public information procedures; iture of Federal funds. amendment intended to be proposed by (D) work with States to ensure appropriate (6) REPORTS.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- regional coordination of various elements of propriations for fiscal year 2015 for the network; annually thereafter, the Coordinator shall (E) establish an advisory group to assist submit to Congress a report on the activities military activities of the Department States, units of local government, law en- of the Coordinator and the effectiveness and of Defense, for military construction, forcement agencies, and other entities in- status of the Blue Alert plans that are in ef- and for defense activities of the De- volved in the network with initiating, facili- fect or being developed. partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- tating, and promoting Blue Alert plans, tary personnel strengths for such fiscal which shall include— SA 3434. Mr. CARDIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by year, and for other purposes; which was (i) to the maximum extent practicable, ordered to lie on the table; as follows: representation from the various geographic him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- regions of the United States; and propriations for fiscal year 2015 for At the end of subtitle F of title III, add the (ii) members who are— military activities of the Department following: (I) representatives of a law enforcement or- of Defense, for military construction, SEC. 354. AUTHORITY FOR NATIONAL GUARD BU- REAU ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ganization representing rank-and-file offi- and for defense activities of the De- cers; DUAL USE EQUIPMENT IDENTIFIED partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- AS SIGNIFICANT MAJOR ITEMS (II) representatives of other law enforce- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal SHORTAGES. ment agencies and public safety communica- Notwithstanding any other provision of tions; year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: law, during fiscal year 2015, the National (III) broadcasters, first responders, dis- Guard Bureau may acquire the modification, At the end of subtitle D of title VIII, add patchers, and radio station personnel; and repair, recapitalization, modernization, or the following: (IV) representatives of any other individ- upgrade of critical dual use equipment iden- uals or organizations that the Coordinator SEC. 864. SBA SURETY BOND GUARANTEE. tified as ‘‘Significant Major Items Short- Section 411(c)(1) of the Small Business In- determines are necessary to the success of ages’’ from the Readiness Sustainment Main- vestment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 694b(c)(1)) is the network; tenance Sites utilizing funds appropriated amended by striking ‘‘70’’ and inserting ‘‘90’’. (F) act as the nationwide point of contact within the National Guard and Reserve for— equipment appropriation, including (i) the development of the network; and SA 3435. Mr. CARDIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by semitrailer recapitalization, High Mobility (ii) regional coordination of Blue Alerts Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle ambulance through the network; and him to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- recapitalization, construction engineer (G) determine— propriations for fiscal year 2015 for equipment, combat mobility, and Palletized (i) what procedures and practices are in use military activities of the Department Loading Systems. for notifying law enforcement and the public of Defense, for military construction, when a law enforcement officer is killed or and for defense activities of the De- SA 3438. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted seriously injured in the line of duty; and partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- (ii) which of the procedures and practices an amendment intended to be proposed are effective and that do not require the ex- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal by her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize penditure of additional resources to imple- year, and for other purposes; which was appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for ment. ordered to lie on the table; as follows: military activities of the Department (3) LIMITATIONS.— At the end of subtitle C of title II, add the of Defense, for military construction, (A) VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION.—The guide- following: and for defense activities of the De- lines established under paragraph (2)(B), pro- SEC. 223. REPORT ON INTERAGENCY INTEROPER- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- tocols developed under paragraph (2)(C), and ABILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DE- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal other programs established under paragraph VELOPMENT. (2), shall not be mandatory. Not later than 180 days after the date of year, and for other purposes; which was (B) DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION.—The the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of ordered to lie on the table; as follows: guidelines established under paragraph (2)(B) Defense shall submit to the congressional de- At the end of subtitle C of title VII, add shall, to the maximum extent practicable (as fense committees a report on interagency the following: interoperability of research and develop- determined by the Coordinator in consulta- SEC. 737. EXTENSION OF QUALIFICATION OF CER- tion with law enforcement agencies of States ment, including on how the Secretary can TAIN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS and units of local government), provide that encourage innovation, strengthen collabora- UNDER THE TRICARE PROGRAM. appropriate information relating to a Blue tion, and realize cost savings in scientific re- (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the in- Alert is disseminated to the appropriate offi- search. terim final rule entitled ‘‘TRICARE: Cer- cials of law enforcement agencies, public tified Mental Health Counselors’’ prescribed health agencies, and other agencies. SA 3436. Ms. COLLINS submitted an by the Secretary of Defense and published on (C) PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES PROTEC- amendment intended to be proposed by December 27, 2011, or any other provision of TIONS.—The guidelines established under her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize ap- law— paragraph (2)(B) shall— propriations for fiscal year 2015 for (1) any mental health counselor who is, as (i) provide mechanisms that ensure that military activities of the Department of October 1, 2014, a qualified mental health Blue Alerts comply with all applicable Fed- of Defense, for military construction, provider under section 199.4 of title 32, Code eral, State, and local privacy laws and regu- and for defense activities of the De- of Federal Regulations, only while prac- lations; and partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- ticing under the supervision of a physician, (ii) include standards that specifically pro- shall continue to be a qualified mental vide for the protection of the civil liberties, tary personnel strengths for such fiscal health provider under such section for pur- including the privacy, of law enforcement of- year, and for other purposes; which was poses of the TRICARE program until not ficers who are seriously injured or killed in ordered to lie on the table; as follows: earlier than December 31, 2015, if such men- the line of duty and the families of the offi- At the end of subtitle E of title V, the fol- tal health counselor maintains all qualifica- cers. lowing: tions to serve as a qualified mental health

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Programs. ‘‘(B) who— (b) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after (10) A description of any modifications to ‘‘(i) the Secretary determines served with a the date of the enactment of this Act, the regulations that the Secretary intends to special guerrilla unit or irregular forces op- Secretary of Defense shall submit to the con- propose or implement in light of the fol- erating from a base in Laos in support of the gressional defense committees a report set- lowing: Armed Forces of the United States at any ting forth the following: (A) The extension of qualification required time during the period beginning February (1) The number of certified mental health by subsection (a). 28, 1961, and ending May 7, 1975; and counselors who are available to provide men- (B) The matters covered by the report. ‘‘(ii) at the time of the individual’s death— tal health counseling to beneficiaries of the (c) CERTIFIED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR ‘‘(I) was a citizen of the United States or TRICARE program, disaggregated by State DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘cer- an alien lawfully admitted for permanent and territory of the United States. tified mental health counselor’’ has the residence in the United States; and (2) The number of mental health coun- meaning given such term in section ‘‘(II) resided in the United States.’’. selors who are, as of the date of the sub- 199.6(c)(3)(iii)(N) of title 32, Code of Federal (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment mittal of the report, qualified mental health Regulations. made by subsection (a) shall apply with re- providers under section 199.4 of title 32, Code spect to an individual dying on or after the of Federal Regulations, in accordance with SA 3439. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted date of the enactment of this Act. subsection (a)(1), only while practicing under an amendment intended to be proposed the supervision of a physician, disaggregated by her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize SA 3441. Mr. CASEY (for himself and by State and territory of the United States. appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for Mr. BOOKER) submitted an amendment (3) An assessment of whether a sufficient military activities of the Department intended to be proposed by him to the number of certified mental health counselors of Defense, for military construction, bill H.R. 4660, making appropriations will be available to provide mental health and for defense activities of the De- for the Departments of Commerce and counseling to beneficiaries of the TRICARE partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- Justice, Science, and Related Agencies program after December 31, 2015, or any later for the fiscal year ending September 30, date to which the Secretary extends the tary personnel strengths for such fiscal qualification of mental health counselors de- year, and for other purposes; which was 2015, and for other purposes; which was scribed in paragraph (2) as qualified mental ordered to lie on the table; as follows: ordered to lie on the table; as follows: health providers pursuant to subsection At the end of subtitle C of title XVI, add On page 53, line 10, strike ‘‘$257,500,000’’ and (a)(1), with emphasis on the availability of the following: insert ‘‘$294,500,000’’. certified mental health counselors— SEC. 1632. ALLOCATION OF FUNDING FOR CER- On page 53, line 21, strike ‘‘$53,000,000’’ and (A) in Alaska; TAIN COMMERCIALLY LICENSED insert ‘‘$90,000,000’’. (B) in predominantly rural States; SPACEPORTS AND RANGE COM- (C) in rural communities of States that are PLEXES. SA 3442. Mr. REID (for Mr. BOOZMAN) not predominantly rural States; and (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—Congress finds proposed an amendment to the bill S. (D) in the territories of the United States. that it is critical to continue to support the 2076, to amend the provisions of title (4) A description and assessment of the national security priorities of the United 46, United States Code, related to the availability of the following: States by preserving launch range capabili- Board of Visitors to the United States ties that support access to space. (A) Mental health counseling and training Merchant Marine Academy, and for programs accredited by the Council for Ac- (b) ALLOCATION OF FUNDING FOR SPACE creditation of Counseling and Related Edu- LAUNCH CAPABILITY.—Of the funds authorized other purposes; as follows: cational Programs. to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year On page 3, strike lines 10 and 11. (B) Certified mental health counselors in 2015 for infrastructure and overhead for On page 7, strike lines 1 and 2. States and territories of the United States in space launch capabilities, $10,000,000 shall be which such programs are not available. available for spaceports and launch and SA 3443. Mr. REID (for Mr. COONS) (5) An assessment of the costs and benefits range complexes that— proposed an amendment to the bill S. of requiring beneficiaries of the TRICARE (1) are commercially licensed by the Fed- 1799, to reauthorize subtitle A of the program to abandon existing patient rela- eral Aviation Administration; Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990; as tionships with mental health counselors de- (2) receive funding from the government of follows: scribed in paragraph (2) after December 31, the State or locality in which the spaceport Strike all after the enacting clause and in- 2015, or any later date described in paragraph or complex is located; sert the following: (3), including an assessment of the impact of (3) have launched national security pay- that requirement on the continuity of men- loads; and SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tal health care to such beneficiaries. (4) have the capacity to provide mid-to-low This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Victims of (6) A description of any evidence available inclination orbits or polar-to-high inclina- Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of to the Secretary suggesting that patients of tion orbits in support of the national secu- 2013’’. mental health counselors described in para- rity space program. SEC. 2. IMPROVING INVESTIGATION AND PROS- graph (2) under the TRICARE program are ECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE CASES. dissatisfied with their professional relation- SA 3440. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted (a) REAUTHORIZATION.—Section 214B of the ships with such counselors. an amendment intended to be proposed Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. (7) A justification for the determination by by her to the bill S. 2410, to authorize 13004) is amended— the Secretary that it is necessary to elimi- appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for (1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘fiscal nate the qualification of mental health coun- military activities of the Department years 2004 and 2005’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018’’; and selors described in paragraph (2) under the of Defense, for military construction, TRICARE program to maintain high-quality (2) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘fiscal services under such program, including and for defense activities of the De- years 2004 and 2005’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal whether evidence is available to the Sec- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018’’. retary demonstrating that a statistically tary personnel strengths for such fiscal (b) ACCOUNTABILITY.—Subtitle A of the significant number of such mental health year, and for other purposes; which was Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. counselors currently credentialed as quali- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: 13001 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: fied mental health providers under such pro- At the end of subtitle H of title X, add the gram are providing substandard care to bene- following: ‘‘SEC. 214C. ACCOUNTABILITY. ficiaries of such program. ‘‘All grants awarded by the Administrator SEC. 1087. ELIGIBILITY FOR INTERMENT IN NA- (8) An assessment of whether it is equi- TIONAL CEMETERIES OF INDIVID- under this subtitle shall be subject to the table to terminate experienced mental UALS WHO SUPPORTED UNITED following accountability provisions: health counselors described in paragraph (2) STATES IN LAOS DURING VIETNAM ‘‘(1) AUDIT REQUIREMENT.— from further participation under the WAR ERA. ‘‘(A) DEFINITION.—In this paragraph, the TRICARE program in favor of potentially (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2402(a) of title 38, term ‘unresolved audit finding’ means a find- less experienced certified mental health United States Code, is amended by adding at ing in the final audit report of the Inspector counselors. the end the following new paragraph: General of the Department of Justice that

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Montana and other culturally impor- peal has been completed. ‘‘(C) REPORT.—The Deputy Attorney Gen- ‘‘(B) AUDIT.—The Inspector General of the eral shall submit an annual report to the tant land into trust for the benefit of Department of Justice shall conduct audits Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, and for of recipients of grants under this subtitle to and the Committee on the Judiciary of the other purposes; S. 2465, A bill to re- prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of funds by House of Representatives on all approved quire the Secretary of the Interior to grantees. The Inspector General shall deter- conference expenditures referenced in this take into trust 4 parcels of Federal mine the appropriate number of grantees to paragraph.’’. land for the benefit of certain Indian be audited each year. SEC. 3. CRIME VICTIMS FUND. Pueblos in the State of New Mexico; S. ‘‘(C) MANDATORY EXCLUSION.—A recipient Section 1402(d)(3) of the Victims of Crime 2479, A bill to provide for a land con- of grant funds under this subtitle that is Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10601(d)(3)) is amend- veyance in the State of Nevada; S. 2480, found to have an unresolved audit finding ed— shall not be eligible to receive grant funds A bill to require the Secretary of the (1) by inserting ‘‘(A)’’ before ‘‘Of the Interior to convey certain Federal land under this subtitle during the following 2 fis- sums’’; and cal years. (2) by striking ‘‘available for the United to Elko County, Nevada, and to take ‘‘(D) PRIORITY.—In awarding grants under States Attorneys Offices’’ and all that fol- land into trust for certain Indian this subtitle, the Administrator shall give lows and inserting the following: ‘‘available tribes, and for other purposes; and S. priority to eligible entities that did not have only for— 2503, A bill to direct the Secretary of an unresolved audit finding during the 3 fis- ‘‘(i) the United States Attorneys Offices the Interior to enter into the Big cal years prior to submitting an application and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to Sandy River-Planet Ranch Water for a grant under this subtitle. provide and improve services for the benefit ‘‘(E) REIMBURSEMENT.—If an entity is Rights Settlement Agreement and the of crime victims in the Federal criminal jus- awarded grant funds under this subtitle dur- Hualapai Tribe Bill Williams River tice system (as described in 3771 of title 18, ing the 2-fiscal-year period in which the enti- Water Rights Settlement Agreement, United States Code, and section 503 of the ty is barred from receiving grants under to provide for the lease of certain land Victims’ Rights and Restitution Act of 1990 paragraph (2), the Administrator shall— (42 U.S.C. 10607)) through victim coordina- located within Planet Ranch on the ‘‘(i) deposit an amount equal to the grant tors, victims’ specialists, and advocates, in- Bill Williams River in the State of Ari- funds that were improperly awarded to the cluding for the administrative support of vic- zona to benefit the Lower Colorado grantee into the General Fund of the Treas- tim coordinators and advocates providing River Multi-Species Conservation Pro- ury; and such services; and ‘‘(ii) seek to recoup the costs of the repay- gram, and to provide for the settlement ment to the fund from the grant recipient ‘‘(ii) a Victim Notification System. of specific water rights claims in the that was erroneously awarded grant funds. ‘‘(B) Amounts made available under sub- Bill Williams River watershed in the paragraph (A) may not be used for any pur- ‘‘(2) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION REQUIRE- State of Arizona. pose that is not specified in clause (i) or (ii) MENTS.— Those wishing additional information of subparagraph (A).’’. ‘‘(A) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this may contact the Indian Affairs Com- paragraph, the term ‘nonprofit organization’ f mittee at (202) 224–2251. means an organization that is described in NOTICES OF HEARINGS COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I would of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL section 501(a) of such Code. RESOURCES like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet during the ‘‘(B) PROHIBITION.—The Administrator may Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I not award a grant under any grant program would like to announce for the infor- session of the Senate on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in room SD–628 of the described in this subtitle to a nonprofit orga- mation of the Senate and the public nization that holds money in offshore ac- Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:30 that a field hearing has been scheduled counts for the purpose of avoiding paying the p.m., to conduct an oversight hearing before the Senate Committee on En- tax described in section 511(a) of the Internal entitled ‘‘Improving the Trust System: ergy and Natural Resources. The hear- Revenue Code of 1986. Continuing Oversight of the Depart- ‘‘(C) DISCLOSURE.—Each nonprofit organi- ing will be held on Monday, July 7, ment of the Interior’s Land Buy-Back zation that is awarded a grant under this 2014, at 1:30 p.m. in the Cajundome Con- Program.’’ subtitle and uses the procedures prescribed vention Center, 444 Cajundome Blvd., in regulations to create a rebuttable pre- Those wishing additional information Lafayette, LA 70506. may contact the Indian Affairs Com- sumption of reasonableness for the com- The purpose of the hearing is to ex- pensation of its officers, directors, trustees mittee at (202) 224–2251. amine Outer Continental Shelf produc- and key employees, shall disclose to the Ad- COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS ministrator, in the application for the grant, tion and to identify what actions the Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I would the process for determining such compensa- Federal Government can take to maxi- like to announce that the Committee tion, including the independent persons in- mize the opportunities and minimize on Indian Affairs will meet during the volved in reviewing and approving such com- the challenges. session of the Senate on Wednesday, pensation, the comparability data used, and Because of the limited time available contemporaneous substantiation of the de- July 23, 2014, in room SD–628 of the for the hearing, witnesses may testify Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:30 liberation and decision. Upon request, the by invitation only. However, those Administrator shall make the information p.m., to conduct an oversight hearing disclosed under this subparagraph available wishing to submit written testimony entitled ‘‘Indian Gaming: The Next 25 for public inspection. for the hearing record should send it to Years.’’ ‘‘(3) CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES.— the Committee on Energy and Natural Those wishing additional information ‘‘(A) LIMITATION.—No amounts authorized Resources, U.S. Senate, 304 Dirksen may contact the Indian Affairs Com- to be appropriated to the Department of Jus- Senate Office Building, Washington, mittee at (202) 224–2251. tice under this subtitle may be used by the DC 20510–6150, or by email to her- Administrator, or by any individual or orga- COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS [email protected]. Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I would nization awarded discretionary funds For further information, please con- through a cooperative agreement under this like to announce that the Committee Act, to host or support any expenditure for tact Herman Gesser, III, at (202) 224– on Indian Affairs will meet during the conferences that uses more than $20,000 in 7826, or Clayton Allen at (202) 224–8164. session of the Senate on Wednesday, Department funds, unless the Deputy Attor- COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS July 30, 2014, in room SD–628 of the ney General or such Assistant Attorney Gen- Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I would Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:30 erals, Directors, or principal deputies as the like to announce that the Committee p.m., to conduct an oversight hearing Deputy Attorney General may designate, in- on Indian Affairs will meet during the entitled ‘‘When Catastrophe Strikes: cluding the Administrator, provides prior session of the Senate on Wednesday, written authorization through an award Responses to Natural Disasters in In- process or subsequent application that the July 9, 2014, in room SD–628 of the dian Country.’’ funds may be expended to host a conference. Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:30 Those wishing additional information ‘‘(B) WRITTEN APPROVAL.—Written ap- p.m., to conduct a legislative hearing may contact the Indian Affairs Com- proval under subparagraph (A) shall include to receive testimony on the following mittee at (202) 224–2251.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:28 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JN6.062 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S4188 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 26, 2014 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO proceed to the consideration of S. 2076, ‘‘(E) the Commander of the Military Sea- MEET Calendar No. 375. lift Command; ‘‘(F) the Assistant Commandant for Pre- COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. vention Policy of the United States Coast TRANSPORTATION Guard; The assistant legislative clerk read Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I ask ‘‘(G) 4 individuals appointed by the Presi- unanimous consent that the Com- as follows: dent; and mittee on Commerce, Science, and A bill (S. 2076) to amend the provisions of ‘‘(H) as ex officio members— Transportation be authorized to meet title 46, United States Code, related to the ‘‘(i) the chairman of the Committee on during the session of the Senate on Board of Visitors to the United States Mer- Commerce, Science, and Transportation of June 26, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., in room SR– chant Marine Academy, and for other pur- the Senate; poses. 253 of the Russell Senate Office Build- ‘‘(ii) the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representa- ing to conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘The There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill. tives; State of the U.S. Travel and Tourism ‘‘(iii) the chairman of the Advisory Board Industry: Federal Efforts to Attract 100 Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Boozman to the Academy established under section Million Visitors Annually.’’ 51313; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without amendment at the desk be agreed to, ‘‘(iv) the member of the House of Rep- objection, it is so ordered. the bill, as amended, be read a third resentatives in whose congressional district COMMITTEE ON FINANCE time and passed, and the motion to re- the Academy is located, as a non-voting Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I ask consider be considered made and laid member, unless such member of the House of unanimous consent that the Com- upon the table. Representatives is appointed as a voting member of the Board under subparagraph (B) mittee on Finance be authorized to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. or (D). meet during the session of the Senate ‘‘(2) PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEES.—Of the in- on June 26, 2014, at 10 a.m., room SD– The amendment (No. 3442) was agreed to, as follows: dividuals appointed by the President under 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- paragraph (1)(H)— ing, to conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘The (Purpose: To strike the requirement that the ‘‘(A) at least 2 shall be graduates of the Preserving American’s Transit and Commander of the United States Transpor- Academy; Highways Act.’’ tation Command be a member of the Board ‘‘(B) at least 1 shall be a senior corporate of Visitors to the United States Merchant officer from a United States maritime ship- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Marine Academy and that a substitute objection, it is so ordered. ping company that participates in the Mari- member of the Board be an officer of the time Security Program, or in any Maritime COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS United States Transportation Command) Administration program providing incen- Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I ask On page 3, strike lines 10 and 11. tives for companies to register their vessels unanimous consent that the Com- On page 7, strike lines 1 and 2. in the United States, and this appointment mittee on Foreign Relations be author- The bill (S. 2076), as amended, was or- shall rotate biennially among such compa- ized to meet during the session of the dered to be engrossed for a third read- nies; and Senate on June 26, 2014, at 2 p.m. ‘‘(C) 1 or more may be a Senate-confirmed ing, was read the third time, and Presidential appointee, a member of the Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without passed, as follows: objection, it is so ordered. ior Executive Service, or an officer of flag- S. 2076 rank who from the United States Coast COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR AND Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Guard, the National Oceanic and Atmos- PENSIONS resentatives of the United States of America in pheric Administration, or any of the mili- Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I ask Congress assembled, tary services that commission graduates of unanimous consent that the Com- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. the Academy, exclusive of the Board mem- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, This Act may be cited as the ‘‘U.S. Mer- bers described in subparagraph (E), (F), or and Pensions be authorized to meet, chant Marine Academy Board of Visitors En- (G) of paragraph (1). ERM OF SERVICE.—Each member of during the session of the Senate on hancement Act’’. ‘‘(3) T June 26, 2014, at 10 a.m. in room SD–430 the Board shall serve for a term of 2 years SEC. 2. UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE commencing at the beginning of each Con- ACADEMY BOARD OF VISITORS. of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, gress, except that any member whose term Section 51312 of title 46, United States to conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘Sexual on the Board has expired shall continue to Code, is amended to read as follows: Assault on Campus: Working to Ensure serve until a successor is designated. Student Safety.’’ ‘‘§ 51312. Board of Visitors ‘‘(4) VACANCIES.—If a member of the Board The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—A Board of Visitors to is no longer able to serve on the Board or re- objection, it is so ordered. the United States Merchant Marine Acad- signs, the Designated Federal Officer se- COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY emy (referred to in this section as the lected under subsection (g)(2) shall imme- Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I ask ‘Board’ and the ‘Academy’, respectively) diately notify the official who appointed shall be established to provide independent such member. Not later than 60 days after unanimous consent that the Com- advice and recommendations on matters re- that notification, such official shall des- mittee on the Judiciary be authorized lating to the United States Merchant Marine ignate a replacement to serve the remainder to meet during the session of the Sen- Academy. of such member’s term. ate, on June 26, 2014, at 9:30 a.m., in ‘‘(b) APPOINTMENT AND MEMBERSHIP.— ‘‘(5) CURRENT MEMBERS.—Each member of SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate Office ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days the Board serving as a member of the Board Building, to conduct an executive busi- after the date of the enactment of the U.S. on the date of the enactment of the U.S. ness meeting. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Enhancement Act, the Board shall be com- Enhancement Act shall continue to serve on objection, it is so ordered. posed of— the Board for the remainder of such mem- ‘‘(A) 2 Senators appointed by the chair- ber’s term. f man, in consultation with the ranking mem- ‘‘(6) DESIGNATION AND RESPONSIBILITY OF PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR ber, of the Committee on Commerce, SUBSTITUTE BOARD MEMBERS.— Science, and Transportation of the Senate; ‘‘(A) AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE.—A member Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask ‘‘(B) 3 members of the House of Represent- of the Board described in subparagraph (E), unanimous consent that my intern, atives appointed by the chairman, in con- (F), or (G) of paragraph (1) or subparagraph Jon Bosworth, be granted floor privi- sultation with the ranking member, of the (B) or (C) of paragraph (2) may, if unable to leges for the balance of the day. Committee on Armed Services of the House attend or participate in an activity described The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of Representatives; in subsection (d), (e), or (f), designate an- objection, it is so ordered. ‘‘(C) 1 Senator appointed by the Vice Presi- other individual to serve as a substitute dent, who shall be a member of the Com- member of the Board, on a temporary basis, f mittee on Appropriations of the Senate; to attend or participate in such activity. U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY ‘‘(D) 2 members of the House of Represent- ‘‘(B) REQUIREMENTS.—A substitute member BOARD OF VISITORS ENHANCE- atives appointed by the Speaker of the House of the Board designated under subparagraph MENT ACT of Representatives, in consultation with the (A) shall be— Minority Leader, at least 1 of whom shall be ‘‘(i) an individual who has been appointed Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask a member of the Committee on Appropria- by the President and confirmed by the Sen- unanimous consent that the Senate tions of the House of Representatives; ate;

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ECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE CASES. ‘‘(iii) an officer of flag-rank who is em- ‘‘(h) STAFF.—Staff members may be des- (a) REAUTHORIZATION.—Section 214B of the ployed by— ignated to serve without reimbursement as Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(I) the United States Coast Guard; or staff for the Board by— 13004) is amended— ‘‘(II) the Military Sealift Command. ‘‘(1) the Chairperson of the Board; (1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘fiscal ‘‘(C) PARTICIPATION.—A substitute member ‘‘(2) the chairman of the Committee on years 2004 and 2005’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal of the Board designated under subparagraph Commerce, Science, and Transportation of years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018’’; and (A)— the Senate; and (2) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘fiscal ‘‘(i) shall be permitted to fully participate ‘‘(3) the chairman of the Committee on years 2004 and 2005’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal in the proceedings and activities of the Armed Services of the House of Representa- years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018’’. (b) ACCOUNTABILITY.—Subtitle A of the Board; tives. Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(ii) shall report back to the member on ‘‘(i) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—While serving 13001 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the Board’s activities not later than 15 days away from home or regular place of business, the following: following the substitute member’s participa- a member of the Board or a staff member tion in such activities; and designated under subsection (h) shall be al- ‘‘SEC. 214C. ACCOUNTABILITY. ‘‘All grants awarded by the Administrator ‘‘(iii) shall be permitted to participate in lowed travel expenses, including per diem in under this subtitle shall be subject to the the preparation of reports described in para- lieu of subsistence, as authorized under sec- following accountability provisions: graph (j) related to any proceedings or ac- tion 5703 of title 5, United States Code. ‘‘(j) REPORTS.— ‘‘(1) AUDIT REQUIREMENT.— tivities of the Board in which such sub- ‘‘(1) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than 60 ‘‘(A) DEFINITION.—In this paragraph, the stitute member participates. days after each annual visit required under term ‘unresolved audit finding’ means a find- ‘‘(c) CHAIRPERSON.— subsection (e)(1), the Board shall submit to ing in the final audit report of the Inspector ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—On a biennial basis, the the President a written report of its actions, General of the Department of Justice that Board shall select from among its members, views, and recommendations pertaining to the audited grantee has utilized grant funds a member of the House of Representatives or the Academy. for an unauthorized expenditure or otherwise a Senator to serve as the Chairperson. ‘‘(2) OTHER REPORTS.—If the members of unallowable cost that is not closed or re- ‘‘(2) ROTATION.—A member of the House of the Board visit the Academy under sub- solved within 12 months from the date when Representatives and a member of the Senate section (e)(2), the Board may— the final audit report is issued and any ap- shall alternately serve as the Chair of the ‘‘(A) prepare a report on such visit; and peal has been completed. Board on a biennial basis. ‘‘(B) if approved by a majority of the mem- ‘‘(B) AUDIT.—The Inspector General of the ‘‘(3) TERM.—An individual may not serve as bers of the Board, submit such report to the Department of Justice shall conduct audits Chairperson for more than 1 consecutive President not later than 60 days after the of recipients of grants under this subtitle to term. date of the approval. prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of funds by ‘‘(d) MEETINGS.— ‘‘(3) ADVISORS.—The Board may call in ad- grantees. The Inspector General shall deter- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Board shall meet visers— mine the appropriate number of grantees to several times each year as provided for in ‘‘(A) for consultation regarding the execu- be audited each year. the Charter described in paragraph (2)(B), in- tion of the Board’s responsibility under sub- ‘‘(C) MANDATORY EXCLUSION.—A recipient cluding at least 1 meeting held at the Acad- section (f); or of grant funds under this subtitle that is emy. ‘‘(B) to assist in the preparation of a report found to have an unresolved audit finding ‘‘(2) SELECTION AND CONSIDERATION.—Not described in paragraph (1) or (2). shall not be eligible to receive grant funds later than 60 days after the date of the enact- ‘‘(4) SUBMISSION.—A report submitted to under this subtitle during the following 2 fis- ment of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy the President under paragraph (1) or (2) shall cal years. Board of Visitors Enhancement Act, the Des- be concurrently submitted to— ‘‘(D) PRIORITY.—In awarding grants under ignated Federal Officer selected under sub- ‘‘(A) the Secretary of Transportation; this subtitle, the Administrator shall give section (g)(2) shall organize a meeting of the ‘‘(B) the Committee on Commerce, priority to eligible entities that did not have Board for the purposes of— Science, and Transportation of the Senate; an unresolved audit finding during the 3 fis- ‘‘(A) selecting a Chairperson; and and cal years prior to submitting an application ‘‘(B) considering an official Charter for the ‘‘(C) the Committee on Armed Services of for a grant under this subtitle. Board, which shall provide for the meeting of the House of Representatives.’’. ‘‘(E) REIMBURSEMENT.—If an entity is the Board several times each year. awarded grant funds under this subtitle dur- f ‘‘(e) VISITING THE ACADEMY.— ing the 2-fiscal-year period in which the enti- ‘‘(1) ANNUAL VISIT.—The Board shall visit VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE ACT ty is barred from receiving grants under the Academy annually on a date selected by REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2013 paragraph (2), the Administrator shall— the Board, in consultation with the Sec- ‘‘(i) deposit an amount equal to the grant retary of Transportation and the Super- Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask funds that were improperly awarded to the intendent of the Academy. unanimous consent that the Senate grantee into the General Fund of the Treas- ‘‘(2) OTHER VISITS.—In cooperation with the proceed to the consideration of Cal- ury; and Superintendent, the Board or its members endar No. 431, S. 1799. ‘‘(ii) seek to recoup the costs of the repay- may make other visits to the Academy in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ment to the fund from the grant recipient connection with the duties of the Board. clerk will report the bill by title. that was erroneously awarded grant funds. ‘‘(3) ACCESS.—While visiting the Academy The assistant legislative clerk read ‘‘(2) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION REQUIRE- under this subsection, members of the Board as follows: MENTS.— shall have reasonable access to the grounds, A bill (S. 1799) to reauthorize subtitle A of ‘‘(A) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this facilities, midshipmen, faculty, staff, and the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990. paragraph, the term ‘nonprofit organization’ other personnel of the Academy for the pur- means an organization that is described in pose of carrying out the duties of the Board. There being no objection, the Senate section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ‘‘(f) RESPONSIBILITY.—The Board shall in- proceeded to consider the bill. of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under quire into the state of morale and discipline, Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask section 501(a) of such Code. the curriculum, instruction, physical equip- unanimous consent that the Coons sub- ‘‘(B) PROHIBITION.—The Administrator may ment, fiscal affairs, academic methods, and stitute amendment, which is at the not award a grant under any grant program other matters relating to the Academy that desk, be agreed to, the bill, as amend- described in this subtitle to a nonprofit orga- the Board decides to consider. ed, be read a third time and passed, and nization that holds money in offshore ac- ‘‘(g) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUP- the motion to reconsider be considered counts for the purpose of avoiding paying the PORT.—The Secretary of Transportation made and laid upon the table. tax described in section 511(a) of the Internal shall— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Revenue Code of 1986. ‘‘(1) provide support as deemed necessary objection, it is so ordered. ‘‘(C) DISCLOSURE.—Each nonprofit organi- by the Board for the performance of the The amendment (No. 3443), in the na- zation that is awarded a grant under this Board’s functions; subtitle and uses the procedures prescribed ‘‘(2) not later than 30 days after the date of ture of a substitute, was agreed to, as in regulations to create a rebuttable pre- the enactment of the U.S. Merchant Marine follows: sumption of reasonableness for the com- Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute.) pensation of its officers, directors, trustees Act, select a Designated Federal Officer to Strike all after the enacting clause and in- and key employees, shall disclose to the Ad- support the performance of the Board’s func- sert the following: ministrator, in the application for the grant, tions; and SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. the process for determining such compensa- ‘‘(3) in cooperation with the Maritime Ad- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Victims of tion, including the independent persons in- ministrator and the Superintendent of the Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of volved in reviewing and approving such com- Academy, advise the Board of any institu- 2013’’. pensation, the comparability data used, and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:28 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JN6.055 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S4190 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 26, 2014 contemporaneous substantiation of the de- Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask Madam President, I would like to liberation and decision. Upon request, the unanimous consent that the bill be congratulate Minnesota Public Radio, Administrator shall make the information read a third time and passed and the American Public Media, and the cast disclosed under this subparagraph available motion to reconsider be considered and crew of ‘‘A Prairie Home Com- for public inspection. ‘‘(3) CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES.— made and laid upon the table, with no panion’’ on 40 years of radio excellence. ‘‘(A) LIMITATION.—No amounts authorized intervening action or debate. This is one show that is most certainly to be appropriated to the Department of Jus- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without above average. tice under this subtitle may be used by the objection, it is so ordered. Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent Administrator, or by any individual or orga- The bill (H.R. 2388) was ordered to a the resolutions be agreed to, the pre- nization awarded discretionary funds third reading, was read the third time, ambles, where applicable, be agreed to, through a cooperative agreement under this and passed. and the motions to reconsider be laid Act, to host or support any expenditure for upon the table en bloc, with no inter- conferences that uses more than $20,000 in f Department funds, unless the Deputy Attor- vening action or debate. RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ney General or such Assistant Attorney Gen- Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask erals, Directors, or principal deputies as the objection, it is so ordered. Deputy Attorney General may designate, in- unanimous consent the Senate proceed The resolutions were agreed to. cluding the Administrator, provides prior to the following resolutions which were The preambles were agreed to. written authorization through an award submitted earlier today: S. Res. 490, S. (The resolutions, with their pre- process or subsequent application that the Res. 491, S. Res. 492, and S. Res. 493. ambles, are printed in today’s RECORD funds may be expended to host a conference. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) ‘‘(B) WRITTEN APPROVAL.—Written ap- objection, the Senate will proceed to f proval under subparagraph (A) shall include the consideration of the resolutions en a written estimate of all costs associated bloc. RELATIVE TO THE DEATH OF with the conference, including the cost of all HOWARD BAKER, JR. f food and beverages, audiovisual equipment, Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent honoraria for speakers, and any entertain- S. RES. 492 ment. the Senate proceed to the consider- ‘‘(C) REPORT.—The Deputy Attorney Gen- Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Madam President, ation of S. Res. 494, submitted earlier eral shall submit an annual report to the I rise today to honor ‘‘A Prairie Home today. Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate Companion,’’ which for 40 years has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and the Committee on the Judiciary of the shared with its listeners the comings clerk will report the resolution by House of Representatives on all approved and goings of the good people of that title. conference expenditures referenced in this most Minnesota of towns, Lake The assistant legislative clerk read paragraph.’’. Wobegon—where as everyone knows, as follows: SEC. 3. CRIME VICTIMS FUND. A resolution (S. Res. 494) relative to the Section 1402(d)(3) of the Victims of Crime all the women are strong, all the men death of Howard H. Baker, Jr., former United Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10601(d)(3)) is amend- are good looking, and all the children States Senator for the State of Tennessee. ed— are above average. (1) by inserting ‘‘(A)’’ before ‘‘Of the Only 12 people were in the audience There being no objection, the Senate sums’’; and for that very first broadcast on July 6, proceeded to consider the resolution. (2) by striking ‘‘available for the United 1974, at the Janet Wallace Auditorium Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask States Attorneys Offices’’ and all that fol- at Macalester College in Saint Paul. If unanimous consent the resolution be lows and inserting the following: ‘‘available those dozen people got there by car, agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, only for— they paid 55 cents per gallon to fill the the motion to reconsider be laid upon ‘‘(i) the United States Attorneys Offices the table, with no intervening action and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to tanks of their Ford Pintos or Plym- provide and improve services for the benefit outh Valiants. If they stopped for a or debate. of crime victims in the Federal criminal jus- McDonald’s burger afterward, they The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tice system (as described in 3771 of title 18, paid 30 cents. objection, it is so ordered. United States Code, and section 503 of the How things have changed—and not The resolution (S. Res. 494) was Victims’ Rights and Restitution Act of 1990 just the price of gas and burgers! agreed to. (42 U.S.C. 10607)) through victim coordina- Today, 40 years later, more than 600 The preamble was agreed to. tors, victims’ specialists, and advocates, in- (The resolution, with its preamble, is radio stations carry ‘‘A Prairie Home cluding for the administrative support of vic- printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- Companion’’ to four million listeners tim coordinators and advocates providing mitted Resolutions.’’) such services; and every week from the historic Fitz- ‘‘(ii) a Victim Notification System. gerald Theater in Saint Paul. f ‘‘(B) Amounts made available under sub- It has won a Peabody Award and has MEASURE READ THE FIRST paragraph (A) may not be used for any pur- broadcast from nations including Can- TIME—S. 2562 pose that is not specified in clause (i) or (ii) ada, Ireland, Scotland, England, Ger- of subparagraph (A).’’. Mr. REID. Madam President, I am many and Iceland and nearly every told that S. 2562 has been introduced The bill (S. 1799), as amended, was or- State in the Nation. It has inspired a and is at the desk and is due for its dered to be engrossed for a third read- movie by the same name, which won first reading. ing, was read the third time, and four international awards. It has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The passed. helped make Minnesota Public Radio clerk will read the bill by title for the f and American Public Media household first time. TAKING OF CERTAIN FEDERAL names. The assistant legislative clerk read LANDS And it has certainly made its creator as follows: and host, Garrison Keillor, a household Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask A bill (S. 2562) to provide an incentive for name! Mr. Keillor has won Grammy businesses to bring jobs back to America. unanimous consent that the Senate and George Foster Peabody awards, not proceed to the consideration of Cal- Mr. REID. I ask for a second reading to mention the National Humanities endar No. 439, H.R. 2388. but object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Medal. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- But one thing has not changed at all clerk will report the bill by title. tion having been heard, the bill will re- The assistant legislative clerk read from that very first broadcast: This lit- ceive its second reading on the next as follows: tle variety program resonates with legislative day. people. It has warmed our hearts with A bill (H.R. 2388) to take certain Federal f lands located in El Dorado County, Cali- its stories, songs, poems and jokes. It fornia, into trust for the benefit of the Shin- has made us laugh, made us cry, and APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY gle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, and for made us sing along. And it has given Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask other purposes. its millions of listeners a hometown unanimous consent that notwith- There being no objection, the Senate they can call their own—right in the standing the upcoming recess or ad- proceeded to consider the bill. heart of Minnesota. journment of the Senate, the President

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:27 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JN6.048 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4191 of the Senate, the President pro tem- ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, To be major pore, and the majority and minority JUNE 30, 2014 DANIEL H. ALDANA leaders be authorized to make appoint- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- Mr. REID. Madam President, if there POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR ments to commissions, committees, is no further business to come before ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: boards, conferences, or interparliamen- the Senate, I ask unanimous consent To be major tary conferences authorized by law, by that it adjourn under the provisions of concurrent action of the two Houses or JASON S. HETZEL S. Res. 494 as a further mark of respect THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT by order of the Senate. to the memory of the late Senator TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SEC- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Howard Baker of Tennessee. objection, it is so ordered. TIONS 624 AND 3064: There being no objection, the Senate, To be major f at 6:41 p.m., adjourned until Monday, FELIPE O. BLANDING, SR. SIGNING AUTHORITY June 30, 2014, at 12 noon. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- f POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask STATES ARMY DENTAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., unanimous consent that during the ad- NOMINATIONS SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: To be major journment or recess of the Senate from Executive nominations received by Thursday, June 26, to Monday, July 7, the Senate: DOUGLAS T. MO IN THE NAVY Senators LEVIN and CARPER be author- NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD ized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CHRISTOPHER A. HART, OF COLORADO, TO BE CHAIR- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY resolutions. MAN OF THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without BOARD FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS, VICE DEBORAH A. P. objection, it is so ordered. HERSMAN, RESIGNED. To be commander AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION JODY M. POWERS f JOHN W. LESLIE, JR., OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE A MEM- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 27, BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AFRICAN DE- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: 2014, THROUGH MONDAY, JULY 7, VELOPMENT FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEP- TEMBER 22, 2019. (REAPPOINTMENT) To be lieutenant commander 2014 THE JUDICIARY JAMES R. POWERS, JR. Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask MADELINE COX ARLEO, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE UNITED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT unanimous consent that when the Sen- STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY JERSEY, VICE DENNIS M. CAVANAUGH, RETIRED. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ate completes its business today, it ad- AMOS L. MAZZANT, III, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED journ and convene for pro forma ses- STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT To be lieutenant commander OF TEXAS, VICE T. JOHN WARD, RETIRED. CHRISTOPHER D. SNYDER sions only with no business conducted ROBERT LEE PITMAN, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED on the following dates and times, and STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT OF TEXAS, VICE W. ROYAL FURGESON, JR., RETIRED. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY that following each pro forma session, ROBERT WILLIAM SCHROEDER III, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: the Senate adjourn until the next pro UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN To be lieutenant commander DISTRICT OF TEXAS, VICE DAVID FOLSOM, RETIRED. forma session: Monday, June 30 at 12 RICHARD JIMENEZ, JR. IN THE COAST GUARD noon, and Thursday, July 3, at 1:30 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT p.m.; and that the Senate adjourn on THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY TO DIRECTOR OF THE COAST GUARD RESERVE PURSU- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: Thursday, July 3, 2014, until 2 p.m. on ANT TO TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 53(B) IN THE GRADE IN- To be captain Monday, July 7, 2014; that following the DICATED: prayer and pledge, the morning hour be To be rear admiral JAIME A. QUEJADA deemed expired, the Journal of pro- REAR ADMIRAL (SELECTEE) JAMES M. HEINZ To be commander ceedings be approved to date, and the IN THE ARMY CHRISTOPHER J. KANE time for the two leaders be reserved for THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF To be lieutenant commander THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO STEPHEN S. DONOHOE their use until later in the day; that THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY following any leader remarks, the Sen- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY ate be in a period of morning business To be colonel UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: until 5:30 p.m. with Senators permitted CURTIS L. ABENDROTH To be captain to speak therein for up 10 minutes GEORGE D. MCHUGH STEVEN M. ROWE TIMIKA B. LINDSAY each; and that at 5:30 p.m. the Senate MONIE R. ULIS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT proceed to executive session to con- MICHAEL J. WISE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY sider Executive Calendar No. 738; that THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE To be captain all postcloture time be considered ex- ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: pired and the Senate vote on confirma- To be colonel CHRISTOPHER A. MIDDLETON tion of the Krause nomination; further, BRIAN C. COPELAND f that if the nomination is confirmed, THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT CONFIRMATIONS the motion to reconsider be considered TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE made and laid upon the table, with no ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: Executive nominations confirmed by To be colonel intervening action or debate, that no the Senate June 26, 2014: PAUL E. LINZEY EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT further motions be in order to the nom- JOEL O. SEVERSON ination, that any statements related to GARY L. TAYLOR JO EMILY HANDELSMAN, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE AN ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT the nomination be printed in the TECHNOLOGY POLICY. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE RECORD, the President be immediately ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR notified of the Senate’s action, and the To be colonel ESTHER PUAKELA KIA’AINA, OF HAWAII, TO BE AN AS- SISTANT SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR. Senate resume legislative session; and, JOEL R. BURKE VINCENT G. LOGAN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE SPECIAL finally, that when the Senate resumes RUSSELL L. DEWELL TRUSTEE, OFFICE OF SPECIAL TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN DOUGLAS A. ETTER INDIANS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. legislative session, the Senate resume PETER JARAMILLO consideration of the motion to proceed DARREN L. KING DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY RICHARD J. KOCH to S. 2363 and the Senate vote on the MICHAEL J. WRIGHT KAREN DYNAN, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY. motion to proceed to S. 2363, the THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- Sportsmen’s Act. MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF DEPARTMENT OF STATE THE ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ROBERT STEPHEN BEECROFT, OF CALIFORNIA, A CA- objection, it is so ordered. To be colonel REER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR NORMAN A. HETZLER f EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR REGULAR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF PROGRAM APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE EGYPT. UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, STUART E. JONES, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEMBER OF Mr. REID. Madam President, there U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF CAREER MIN- will be two rollcall votes at 5:30 p.m. on To be colonel ISTER, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLEN- IPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO Monday, July 7, 2014. STEVEN F. FINDER THE REPUBLIC OF IRAQ.

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HONORING MRS. EILEEN HIGGINS has spent the past 14 years ensuring the safe- holding a ceremony in his honor at the Agri- MEEGAN ty and improving the lives of students, teach- culture Service Center in Newark, Ohio, and I ers, administrators, and parents alike. While am very pleased to wish him well and much HON. BRIAN HIGGINS Chief Alsup is set to retire at the end of the success as he embarks on many new chal- OF NEW YORK month, his legacy of service will live on at lenges. Harper’s thriving campus. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Mr. Alsup’s tenure began as a Deputy Sher- Thursday, June 26, 2014 iff and Detective for Kendall County in 1972. IN SUPPORT OF THE VOTING Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in He has since then served as the Chief of Po- RIGHTS AMENDMENT ACT honor of the remarkable Mrs. Eileen (nee Hig- lice of the Sandwich Police Department and gins) Meegan on the occasion of her 95th as Lieutenant at the College of Dupage in HON. ANNA G. ESHOO birthday, Tuesday, July 1st, 2014. The daugh- Glen Ellyn, Illinois. After leaving the College of OF CALIFORNIA ter of proud Irish South Buffalo residents, Ei- Dupage, he began working for Harper College, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where he serves as both the Chief of Police leen is the last surviving sibling of five chil- Thursday, June 26, 2014 dren. and a member of the College’s Adjunct Fac- In 1939, Eileen fell in love with and married ulty in the Criminal Justice Program in addition Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support a fellow native of South Buffalo, Ray Meegan. to serving as the College’s Emergency Man- of H.R. 3899, the Voting Rights Amendment Eileen has always been the consummate agement Coordinator. Act, and urge the full House to vote on this caregiver. She had the difficult role of wife to Chief Alsup can proudly conclude a distin- legislation without delay. Voting is one of our a soldier and police officer. Ray served the guished career having made an impact on the most fundamental rights as Americans, and people of the United States in the First Cav- lives of thousands of students. I know I join any attempts to limit this right on a discrimina- alry during World War II, and the citizens of his family, colleagues, students and friends in tory basis must be struck down. the City of Buffalo as a Buffalo Police Officer; wishing him much success in this next chap- The constitutional right to vote existed for in all of this, Eileen was by his side. Economi- ter. nearly a century, but millions of Americans cally, many people at the time struggled. Mrs. Mr. Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, were still routinely denied the right to vote Meegan held her family together and thrived. please join me in commemorating Chief Alsup based on the color of their skin. In 1965, Con- The couple was together for 39 years, until and his many years of service. gress passed the Voting Rights Act and our Ray’s death. They raised four happy and suc- f country made incredible strides to eliminate voter suppression and discrimination. cessful children—Celine, Daniel, Sean, and IN HONOR OF JIM KIRACOFE UPON Discrimination at the polls is still a fact of life Dorothy Delores (Dee)—all of whom have re- HIS RETIREMENT mained important members of the Western in many parts of our country. Congress recog- New York community. Their sons Dan and nized this when it passed the most recent re- Sean have even followed in their father’s foot- HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI authorization of the Voting Rights Act in 2006 OF OHIO steps, serving in the Buffalo Police force. by a unanimous vote in the Senate and a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES At age 94, Eileen is in great health and con- 390–33 margin in the House. Despite this tinues to have a very strong mind. She has Thursday, June 26, 2014 overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress many special talents. Mrs. Meegan created Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- and a voluminous record detailing the ongoing and sewed her own wedding gown from ognize Jim Kiracofe on the occasion of his re- need for this legislation, one year ago this scratch. She still enjoys cultivating a beautiful tirement as the District Program Administrator week, the Supreme Court struck down the garden, and loves baking and cooking for her for the Licking Soil and Water Conservation heart of the Voting Rights Act in Shelby Coun- family. I am inspired by the resilience and con- District. ty v. Holder. tinued spirit of this great woman—a true ex- Jim can be very proud of his service to the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wisely stated ample of a loving wife and mother. people of Central Ohio. His steady commit- in her dissent of the Court’s decision that to Mr. Speaker, I thank you for allowing me a ment to his duties and the well-being of the strike down the Voting Rights Act ‘‘when it has few moments to speak on the behalf of this residents of Licking County inspires everyone worked and is continuing to work to stop dis- momentous occasion in the life of a proud around him. The current state of the district criminatory changes [to election laws] is like Western New Yorker, Mrs. Eileen Meegan. I stands as a significant affirmation of his role throwing away your umbrella in a rainstorm ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the as a guardian of our vital resources. For con- because you’re not getting wet.’’ With efforts legacy of Mrs. Meegan, and wishing her many sistent and outstanding achievement in his across the country to restrict the ability of indi- more years of good health and full life experi- management practices and conservation phi- viduals to register and vote, it’s clear that we ences. losophy the people of the district express their still need the ‘‘umbrella’’ protection that the f gratitude. Such recognition honors him and re- Voting Rights Act has provided for nearly 50 flects well on our entire community. years. HONORING CHIEF OF POLICE I have enjoyed working with Jim over the The Voting Rights Amendment Act is a bi- MICHAEL ALSUP last fourteen years and consider his leadership partisan measure that will restore the critical to have been an asset to our community. His voting protections that were struck down by HON. PETER J. ROSKAM advice, professional opinion and effectiveness the Supreme Court in Shelby. This bill will en- OF ILLINOIS in achieving success provided invaluable as- sure that states and localities that have a re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sistance to me and my staff on many occa- cent history of voting rights violations will be sions. I have relied on his guidance more than subject to the same strong oversight that has Thursday, June 26, 2014 once, and he has always provided me with his been so successful since 1965. Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wisdom. On the day he signed the Voting Rights Act, recognize a distinguished member of the law His leadership and administrative abilities President Lyndon Johnson stated: ‘‘Today is a enforcement community from the Sixth Con- will be sorely missed, and his expertise and triumph for freedom as huge as any victory gressional District of Illinois, Chief of Police experience will be very difficult to replace. that has ever been won on any battlefield.’’ Michael Alsup at William Rainey Harper Col- However, Licking County will reap the benefits Congress has a similar opportunity to ensure lege in Palatine, Illinois. of his stewardship of the Soil and Conserva- that the all-important protections of the Voting Chief Alsup has faithfully served the public tion District for many years into the future. Rights Act remain in place. Let’s join together for over 42 years. Currently, he works as Therefore, his friends and colleagues wish and ensure that this ‘‘triumph for freedom’’ is Chief of Police at Harper College, where he to recognize him and his achievements by not lost forever.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES penned in their honor, and America’s 238th Today, I would like to express my gratitude for birthday by Albert Carey Caswell. Thursday, June 26, 2014 their service by presenting the names of the 238 AGO THIS DAY fallen: Mr. SCHOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to (By Albert Carey Caswell) Staff Sergeant Frederick T. Garside, U.S. celebrate an organization that has been dedi- 238 years ago this day . . . Air Force—killed in action in Laos cated to improving central Illinois for 100 As the birth of this Nation so made its way Specialist Five Robert B. Hedge, U.S. years. The Itoo Society is the oldest Leba- ... Army—killed in action in Bien Hoa nese-American organization in the United Declaring Independence as had they . . . Lance Corporal Wayne Moore, U.S. Army— States and one of the oldest heritage societies Shouting out across the world on that day! killed in action in Quang Tri in Illinois. Named after a small village in north- With a shot heard around the world to say! HM3 Paul Rezendes, U.S. Navy—killed in ern Lebanon, the Itoo Society was formed in That for the greater good so willing to pay! action in Quang Tri The greatest treasure, 1914 by a group of Lebanese immigrants who These courageous, distinguished men em- That Last Full Measure had all of they! bodied the best ideals of our country and dedi- came together to support their members To Live Free Or Die on that day! through financial and emotional hardships. 238 years ago this day! cated their lives to its security. I know I speak Since then, it has developed into an active And since then, for many when I say that the memory of these community group that Peoria, Illinois is proud throughout the coming years . . . four men will live on as an inspiration to us all to claim. The price of Freedom, and will serve as a reminder of what it means Peorians know the Itoo Society to be a fam- has been bought and paid by all of these so to serve one’s country. ily oriented organization that honors its mem- dear! Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor to recognize bers’ heritage and culture. The Society has As one truth! the outstanding sacrifice that these veterans One constant! made for their country. I ask that my col- long been dedicated to charitable works that Has so appeared! benefit the community members in Peoria as leagues join me in this remembrance, and in To weigh from year to year! thanking all of our service members deployed well as villagers in Itoo, Lebanon. Many of Are all of these brave hearts, their festivals illustrate their dedication to com- who have given and gave so all without fear! across the globe. mendable causes, including Peoria’s oldest And all of those families who have so lived in f food festival, which honors those who have tears . . . LGBT PRIDE MONTH served in our military. I think my colleagues Whose loved ones now lie in such dark quiet and I can learn a valuable lesson from the Itoo graves so dear . . . From the beaches of Normandy, to the jun- HON. BARBARA LEE Society as its members are known for pro- gles of Nam, OF CALIFORNIA ducing results through a team-oriented ap- to An bar Province they’ve so fought and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proach to their many projects. died for us all so clear . . . Thursday, June 26, 2014 In addition to serving its members, the Itoo As their courage, Society opens its doors to charitable organiza- all in the darkest of all nights has so per- Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I’d like tions and small businesses. By providing the severed! to thank my colleague from Wisconsin, Mr. community with a meeting place for business With their most precious lives they gave! POCAN for organizing this important special purposes and public fundraising events, the And all of their strong arms and legs! order to highlight LGBT Pride Month. Thank Society contributes to the success of other And beautiful eyes upon their face! you for your leadership as a Co-Chair of the As generation after generation, community institutions. This function is another these magnificent’s the price of Freedom LGBT Equality Caucus and really on so many way the Society brings together friends and have paid! other issues affecting our underserved com- neighbors who share similar problems, values, ‘‘with the bombs bursting in air’’ munities. and ideas. ‘‘with the rockets red glare’’ Let me just say how proud I am to be a An impressive list of Peorians can claim Itoo ‘‘gave proof through the night that our flag founding member and Vice Chair of the LGBT roots, including former U.S. Secretary of was still’’ Equality Caucus. Our Caucus is stronger than Transportation, Ray LaHood, former City ‘‘O . . . say can you see’’ while we all live so ever and is really beating the drum for equal- Councilman and now Chairman of the Society, free? ity, ending discrimination and violence, and Leonard Unes, and Peoria County Circuit This Independence Day! promoting the health and well-being for LGBT And remember that somewhere far away, Judge Steve Kouri. people here in the U.S. and around the world. there are heroes who for all of you will die It makes me very proud to be here today I’d like to thank Corrie Ricca and Carl Wil- this day! liams, the Ladies’ and Men’s Branch Presi- And that in hospitals and towns all across during Pride Month as we commemorate the dents, respectively, as well as Chairman Leon- this here USA! anniversary of last year’s landmark Supreme ard Unes and the rest of the Itoo Society for There are fine Patriots of Peace, Court decisions that struck down Section 3 of their continuing service to the greater Peoria who must rebuild their lives for the price of the Defense of Marriage Act and brought mar- community and its devoted Lebanese mem- Freedom they paid! riage equality back to my home state of Cali- bers. On behalf of the constituents of Illinois’ So for all of them a prayer so say, fornia. 18th Congressional District, I commend the and carry them deep down in your hearts These decisions were strong and decisive this day . . . steps forward in the march towards full equal- exemplary record of service the Itoo Society On this Independence Day, has contributed. I am honored today to recog- ity for all. on this America’s 238th birthday! Following those decisions, I had the privi- nize their 100 years of effort. May they have Independence! many more to come. lege of officiating weddings for same-sex cou- f ples at Oakland City Hall—and let me tell you, f IN RECOGNITION OF PLYMOUTH’S they reflected the diversity of my district, the 238 YEARS AGO THIS DAY IN FALLEN HEROES diversity of this country, and the diversity of HONOR OF OUR ARMED FORCES the LGBT community. AND THEIR FAMILIES THIS HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING Across the nation, some 2.8 million African Americans, Latino Americans, and Asian and INDEPENDENCE DAY OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pacific Islanders identify as LGBT. The Williams Institute at the UCLA School HON. PETE SESSIONS Thursday, June 26, 2014 OF TEXAS of Law has produced studies that provide us IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to with critical data and analysis of these LGBT honor Plymouth’s four fallen soldiers who died communities and their unique features, chal- Thursday, June 26, 2014 during the Vietnam War, and to recognize the lenges, and needs. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Vietnam Fallen Soldier Uniform Ceremony The full reports can be found at http:// honor of America’s 238th birthday and the being held next week. williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/.

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JEFF MILLER successful years and wish them all the best as tion of Pride Month, we must not lose sight of OF FLORIDA they continue to serve the Northwest Florida the hard work that remains to be done, in this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community for years to come. country and around the world. Discrimination, Thursday, June 26, 2014 f unemployment, and even physical violence continue to be the daily reality for far too many Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise RECOGNIZING HUGH RALSTON LGBT people and it needs to stop. to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Arc Congress needs to act. We must pass Gateway. For more than six decades, The Arc HON. JULIA BROWNLEY ENDA, SNDA, my bill, the REPEAL HIV Dis- Gateway and its dedicated staff have served OF CALIFORNIA crimination Act, and other critical pieces of those in Northwest Florida with developmental IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES disabilities, providing them with increased op- legislation that create real protections for Thursday, June 26, 2014 LGBT people and full equality under the law. portunities and numerous first-class facilities to I close by reiterating how proud I am to rep- learn, work, play, and reach their full potential. Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, resent a district with a strong and diverse Like so many great organizations in this today I rise to recognize Hugh J. Ralston, a LGBT community and join my LGBT Equality country, The Arc Gateway started out as a remarkable visionary and steadfast leader Caucus colleagues in staying the course and grassroots movement to address an unmet whose commitment to the success of his com- fighting for what’s right. community need. Pearl Nelson—whose son, munity and the growth of philanthropy are im- Chris, has Down Syndrome—sought re- f measurable. sources to help her son and family, but found With over a decade of service as the Ven- CONGRATULATING MRS. LUCETIA that no such organization existed in Northwest tura County Community Foundation’s (VCCF) MANWARING FOR 20 YEARS OF Florida. So, she placed an advertisement in President and Chief Executive Officer, Hugh SERVICE AS A CONGRESSIONAL the paper to find parents of children with spe- Ralston oversaw the foundation increase its STAFF MEMBER cial needs and form a support group. Thus, assets by one million dollars. This growth in The Arc Gateway was born. Together, these resources included the purchase of the VCCF HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE parents drafted a constitution, opened a one- nonprofit center, the expansion of irrevocable OF MICHIGAN room school house, and became members of planned donations and philanthropic contribu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the state and national Arc. tions throughout the community, and a tenfold Over the years, The Arc Gateway saw the increase in its annual scholarship support that Thursday, June 26, 2014 changing needs of the local community and have benefitted hundreds of Ventura County Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House responded with a number of new programs to students. With an annual distribution amount of Representatives to join me in recognizing meet a range of important priorities. From this of $1.3 million, VCCF plays an incredible sup- Mrs. Lucetia Manwaring as she embarks upon environment, the Pollak Activity Center and portive role for our region’s students and non- 20 years of service as a congressional staff Pollak Rehabilitation Workshop were created profit organizations. member. As a Senior Constituent Services to give adults with developmental disabilities It is powerhouse foundations like the Ven- Representative in my office, Mrs. Manwaring places to continue to learn and grow. The Arc tura County Community Foundation that em- has established herself as a distinguished pro- Gateway also realized the necessity of early power the greatest efforts for change and ben- fessional with a demonstrated record of intervention for children and, in 1974, began efits that spread all across our community and achievement. the Infant Stimulation Program. Three years nation. The work that VCCF has done, with Lucetia holds a unique blend of experiences later, the Pearl Nelson Center expanded to Hugh Ralston at the helm, has been duly rec- having also served in the U.S. Navy from become the Pearl Nelson Preschool for chil- ognized as being in compliance with national 1989–1993. During this time, she served on dren ages two through five. Another critical standards, the highest form of peer review for the U.S. Navy Submarine Base at Pearl Har- need that arose in the community was resi- U.S. Community Foundations and the only bor, Hawaii; Nuclear Repair Division; Served dential support programs, and The Arc Gate- form of accreditation within the U.S. Philan- honorably in U.S. Desert Storm Campaign; way, once again, stepped up to meet these thropic community. and was a member of the U.S. Ready Re- needs and established the Women’s Residen- In the past decade, Hugh has secured part- serve from 1993–2000. In addition, she has tial Training Center. nerships with prominent local organizations received several awards, including the Navy Today, The Arc Gateway has grown from its which support veterans, farmworkers, social Wide Command Award, the National Defense humble beginnings to serve nearly 1,000 chil- justice advocates, medical students, profes- Service Medal for Desert Storm, and a Naval dren and adults. They also provide an ex- sionals, and many other communal groups. Citation. tremely impressive array of services to the During his time as the head of the VCCF, Lucetia received her Master of Science in community, including: the Pearl Nelson Child Hugh established the annual Community Human Services from Capella University, and Development Center, which provides early Leaders Awards and the biennial President’s her Bachelor of Business Administration from intervention and pediatric services; the Pollak Awards which create networks and recognition Davenport University. She was a member of Training Center, where adults can participate for Ventura County leaders who do countless the Dean’s List upon completing both degrees. in education classes, computer courses, and work with their nonprofits. Since 1994, Mrs. Manwaring has displayed art instruction, in addition to job training; com- Community leaders like Hugh exemplify leadership and commitment, engaging with munity based employment opportunities and Ventura County’s unsurpassed leadership. Al- thousands of constituents throughout the State services that connect people with local job op- though Hugh will be stepping down from his of Michigan. Her tenure began as a staff tions where they can succeed and enrich their position as President and CEO of Ventura member for my uncle, retired U.S. Congress- lives; the Senior Adult Program at Bayview County Community Foundation, his legacy at man Dale Kildee. She met Dale Kildee while Senior Center, where senior citizens with de- VCCF and his immense impact on the com- serving in the Navy, and began her career as velopmental disabilities can access health, so- munity will continue to inspire the future of a staff member shortly thereafter. Upon his re- cial, and leisure activities; as well as sup- nonprofits and local philanthropy. tirement, I was grateful to have her join my ported living and in-home support services to Hugh Ralston has been an amazing force in staff as well. I am grateful to be represented help individuals function in their own homes, our region. The efforts that he has made for by such dedicated employees who work hard and group homes that provide a great environ- students, non-profit organizations, and the to make our community and nation a better ment for support and companionship. working community have ensured a remark- place. On behalf of the United States Congress, it able investment in the future and deserve an Mr. Speaker, I applaud Mrs. Lucetia is an honor for me to recognize the tremen- innumerable level of gratitude. Manwaring for her unwavering commitment dous success of The Arc Gateway over its 60- I graciously thank Hugh for his unwavering and extend my heartfelt thanks and apprecia- year history. Thanks to the tireless efforts of commitment and dedication for the past 11

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years as the President and CEO of the Ven- ABACHER, Rep. ISSA, Rep. HUNTER, Rep. ship that is still afloat. Known as a ‘‘lucky tura County Community Foundation. It has VARGAS, Rep. PETERS, and Rep. DAVIS. ship’’, the Morgan successfully navigated dan- been my honor to collaborate and work with This year marks the 150th anniversary of gerous storms, Arctic ice, and the roundings of Hugh and there is no doubt in my mind that President Lincoln’s Yosemite Grant Act, cre- Cape Horn during her 80-year whaling career. his influence will extend to many generations ating, on June 30, 1864, the earliest parts of The ship embarked on 37 voyages between of community engagement and philanthropy. what would grow into the beautiful national 1841 and 1921, covering every corner of the f park that we have today. globe. In the midst of the Civil War, President Lin- The Morgan was designated a National His- HONORING MR. NEAL HARRELL coln took the unprecedented step of setting toric Landmark by order of the Secretary of FOR HIS WORK AS AN INTER- aside this scenic tract of wilderness in central the Interior in 1966, and she was also a recipi- NATIONAL FOUNDATION VOLUN- California for public use and recreation. The ent of the coveted World Ship Trust Award. TEER IN HONDURAS creation of this first public park, preserved for Since her arrival at Mystic Seaport, more than the enjoyment of the public, served as the cat- 20 million visitors have walked her decks. HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER alyst for the creation of a vast system of lands Next week will be a homecoming for the Mor- OF MISSOURI that provide recreational opportunities across gan as she returns to New Bedford, Massa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the country, including more than 400 national chusetts, the site of her initial launch on July parks. Thursday, June 26, 2014 21, 1841 from the yard of Jethro and Zacha- Yosemite’s development into a national park riah. Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise made it one of the nation’s first travel destina- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to celebrate the today to recognize the achievements of Mr. tions. Countless millions of Americans have Charles W. Morgan on this joyous occasion of Neal Harrell for his tremendous volunteer ef- visited the park over the last 150 years to her homecoming to New Bedford. I ask that forts with the National Rural Electric Coopera- enjoy the scenic beauty of nature. More than my colleagues join me in celebrating her long tive Association’s International Foundation. It just idle viewing, Yosemite’s heritage includes and storied career. is an honor to have such an upstanding citizen a dedication to camping and hiking that allows f in my district. park visitors to immerse themselves in one of Recently, Mr. Harrell, who is an employee of the American people’s greatest treasures. Pro- IN SUPPORT OF COMPREHENSIVE Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, traveled to viding these various recreational activities, that IMMIGRATION REFORM Honduras as an International Foundation vol- so greatly enhance the visitor experience, is unteer to help employees at the Roatan Elec- the lifeblood of the surrounding foothill com- HON. ANNA G. ESHOO tric Cooperative implement their newly-ac- munities. OF CALIFORNIA quired smart grid system. This trip was part of Today, Yosemite National Park receives IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Smart Grid Alliance for the Americas over 4 million annual visitors. They come from Thursday, June 26, 2014 project. Mr. Harrell’s volunteer efforts sup- around the world to see the beauty and maj- ported the Alliance’s goal to share experience esty of our nation. This includes Yosemite’s Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, efforts to reform and provide technical assistance in smart grid two Wild and Scenic Rivers, the Tuolumne our immigration system in the House have technology applications to cooperative, munic- and the Merced; over 800 miles of trails, in- been blocked. It’s been a year since our coun- ipal and other small electric distribution utilities cluding the renowned Pacific Crest Trail and terparts in the Senate passed bipartisan, com- in Latin America. the John Muir Trail; the awe-inspiring scenery prehensive legislation, but the House Repub- Mr. Harrell’s efforts will help the Smart Grid created by the area’s rich volcanic and glacial lican leadership has rejected the Senate bill Alliance of the Americas project improve en- history; and the groves of Giant Sequoia trees. without any attempt to shape a House re- ergy efficiency, integrate renewable genera- The park includes parts of the Sierra Ne- sponse. tion, and most importantly improve access to vada Mountains and contains several of the Meanwhile, 11 million undocumented immi- electricity for underserved communities in highest peaks in North America. Some of the grants who pay taxes and defend our country Latin America. I ask that you join me in recog- world’s most spectacular and unique geologic continue to be deported; potentially 135,000 nizing Neal Harrell for his excellence in volun- formations exist in Yosemite National Park, in- immigrants a year may be wrongfully detained teer work for electric cooperatives across the cluding renowned formations such as Half and exploited according to U.S. Immigration nation. It is an honor to represent him in the Dome, Sentinel Dome, El Capitan, Glacier and Customs Enforcement contracts with de- United States Congress. Point and the Royal Arches. Where the rivers tention centers; and countless others fre- f wind through these impressive geological for- quently endure harassment and abuse in the mations, there are some of the world’s most workplace because they are not legally recog- IN COMMEMORATION OF YOSEM- majestic waterfalls: Yosemite Falls, Snow nized. ITE NATIONAL PARK’S 150TH AN- Creek Falls, Sentinel Falls, Bridalveil Fall, Ne- When did we veer so dangerously far off NIVERSARY vada Fall, and Waterwheel Falls, to name a course? America has always been a nation of few. immigrants. From the first settlers, to the HON. TOM McCLINTOCK Mr. Speaker, Yosemite National Park is truly Great Wave, to the fight for legalization today, OF CALIFORNIA one of our nation’s greatest treasures and we we’re all either immigrants ourselves or direct IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ask all the Members of this body to join us in descendants of them. In fact, twenty-six percent of residents in my Thursday, June 26, 2014 celebrating its past and committing to pre- serving its future. congressional district were born in a foreign Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, we rise f country, compared to 13 percent nationwide. today to honor one of our nation’s greatest As a first-generation American, I know the landmarks, Yosemite National Park. I am IN RECOGNITION OF THE HOME- human side of this issue. My father traveled proud to be joined by: Rep. LAMALFA, Rep. COMING OF THE CHARLES W. thousands of miles to this land, huddled by his HUFFMAN, Rep. GARAMENDI, Rep. THOMPSON, MORGAN mother’s side, fleeing the religious persecution Rep. MATSUI, Rep. BERA, Rep. COOK, Rep. of Christians. He studied, learned, worked and MCNERNEY, Rep. DENHAM, Rep. GEORGE MIL- HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING excelled. He married, loved and raised his LER, Rep. SPEIER, Rep. SWALWELL, Rep. OF MASSACHUSETTS three children. He flew the American flag in COSTA, Rep. HONDA, Rep. ESHOO, Rep. LOF- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES front of his home every day, sang the praises GREN, Rep. FARR, Rep. VALADAO, Rep. NUNES, of our country, and said prayers of thanks- Rep. MCCARTHY, Rep. CAPPS, Rep. Thursday, June 26, 2014 giving daily for the blessings of America. BROWNLEY, Rep. CHU, Rep. SCHIFF, Rep. Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in The opportunity my family was given in CA´RDENAS, Rep. SHERMAN, Rep. GARY MILLER, celebration of the return of the Charles W. America is always with me, and I’m committed Rep. NAPOLITANO, Rep. WAXMAN, Rep. Morgan whaling ship to New Bedford, Massa- to seeing that everyone has a share in that BECERRA, Rep. NEGRETE MCLEOD, Rep. RUIZ, chusetts. same opportunity. Rep. BASS, Rep. LINDA SA´NCHEZ, Rep. ROYCE, The Morgan is the last American whaling As a policymaker, I recognize that com- Rep. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Rep. TAKANO, Rep. CAL- ship in a fleet that had at one time numbered prehensive immigration reform will also pro- VERT, Rep. HAHN, Rep. CAMPBELL, Rep. LO- over 2,700 vessels. Built and launched in vide immense economic benefits to our coun- RETTA SANCHEZ, Rep. LOWENTHAL, Rep. ROHR- 1841, she is the oldest American commercial try.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:02 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K26JN8.009 E26JNPT1 tjames on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1079 It’s estimated that the Senate-passed com- would bar the use of funds to transfer Guanta- blatant effort to exploit fear and misunder- prehensive immigration reform bill could re- namo detainees to Yemen and other foreign standing. There is no intention to provide Iran, duce the deficit by more than $800 billion in countries. As the President made clear in his Syria, Hamas, or ISIS with any military assist- the next 20 years, according to a nonpartisan State of the Union Address earlier this year, ance. I would strongly oppose any such move. Congressional Budget Office analysis. we cannot wait any longer to lift the remaining However, the United States, with the support It’s also estimated that wages would ulti- restrictions on detainee transfers and close of the State of Israel, has at times provided mately rise and our GDP would increase by down this facility once-and-for-all. different forms of assistance to the Palestinian over three percent in the next decade. In my This bill also provides $79 billion for Over- Authority to enhance security and fight ter- congressional district, we would stand to gain seas Contingency Operations even though we rorism. By including the Palestinian Authority over 17,000 jobs by 2023, according to an have not received a detailed OCO budget re- in the list of entities that should be prohibited American Action Network analysis. quest. There is no justification for this amount. from receiving assistance, the amendment We’re already making progress. The Obama The bill holds back 85% of the funding from was an obvious example of what is known Administration’s Deferred Action for Childhood being obligated until the Pentagon submits a around here as a ‘‘gotya’’ amendment. It is Arrivals is allowing hundreds of thousands of detailed spending plan. But this is no safe- time to stop playing those political games. young undocumented immigrants who were guard because the Pentagon still determines It is my hope that many of my objections to brought by their parents to the United States virtually all of the details of how the funding is the Defense Appropriations bill will be re- as small children, to gain temporary legal sta- spent. Congress has no opportunity to provide solved in Conference with the Senate and that tus, including work authorization and protec- input through regular order into how much we I will be able to support its final passage. should spend for war operations and on what. tion from deportation. This is the only country We should take notice that $79 billion is larger f these young people know and to which they than every other appropriations bill except for have pledged their allegiance. They deserve AUTISM COLLABORATION, AC- two—Defense and Labor, HHS, Education. to be recognized. COUNTABILITY, RESEARCH, EDU- We need to provide at least some minimum The economic case is clear. Human lives CATION, AND SUPPORT ACT OF level of oversight and control over such a are at stake. The founding principles of our 2014 large sum of money. country are on trial. Now is the time to act on Despite my overall opposition to this legisla- SPEECH OF comprehensive reform. tion, I was happy that a bipartisan amendment HON. DANNY K. DAVIS f offered by Rep. LOFGREN was adopted that would limit funding for many backdoor pro- OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2015 grams within Section 702 of the FISA Amend- ments Act. This was a provision that was ini- Tuesday, June 24, 2014 SPEECH OF tially in the USA Freedom Act before being Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN stripped in its final passage and would prevent er, I offer my strong support for the Autism the NSA from being able to search govern- CARES Act of 2014, a bill that continues the OF MARYLAND ment databases for foreign communications much-needed research and educational activi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES content of American citizens without a warrant. ties related to autism. I strongly support our Wednesday, June 18, 2014 The passage of this amendment will strength- nation’s autistic community; this bill helps to en the privacy and civil liberties of all Ameri- promote and facilitate the good work being The House in Committee of the Whole cans. Today’s bill also continues to address House on the state of the Union had under done related to autism by federal entities, in- the problem of sexual assault in the military consideration the bill (H.R. 4870) making ap- cluding the Centers for Disease Control and propriations for the Department of Defense and fully funds the President’s request for Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Pro- the Health Resources and Services Adminis- and for other purposes: grams. tration, and the Interagency Autism Coordi- I also want to make clear my views with re- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chair, I rise today in nating Committee. Autism is a disorder that spect to the amendments relating to the 2001 reluctant opposition to H.R. 4870, the FY2015 has a tremendous effect on the lives of the Authorization for Use of Military Force against Department of Defense Appropriations Act. the al Queda elements responsible for the at- people with it and their families, including chal- I commend the House Appropriations Com- tacks of 9/11/2001 and the 2002 Authorization lenges with education, communication, and mittee’s continued support for our for Use of Military Force in Iraq. The President employment. servicemembers and our national defense. has announced his intention to end combat The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- However, I have serious concerns with a num- operations in Afghanistan at the end of this vention identifies autism as one of our nation’s ber of misguided funding provisions in this year, and to keep a residual force in Afghani- leading public health crises. An autism-related year’s DoD Appropriations bill. We have to stan for an additional year subject to a Status diagnosis is more common today than the di- budget based on reality, instead of writing a of Forces Agreement. There is also the ques- agnosis of pediatric cancer, diabetes, and blank check and holding onto as ‘‘much of the tion of how the existing use of force authoriza- AIDS combined. More research on this com- stuff and the training as possible’’ and hoping tion applies to military action outside of Af- plex neurobiological disorder is still needed that ‘‘some miracle happens and we get ghanistan, such as in Yemen. Given the because we do not fully understand the cause money next year that we don’t have now,’’ as changing circumstances, it makes sense to or course of this disorder. Chairman MCKEON put it last month. As a re- end it or to revise the current authorization The Autism CARES Act of 2014 will facili- sult of this line of thinking, this legislation and adapt it to the current situation. tate autism research by reauthorizing $190 avoids making many tough choices. As for the Authorization for Use of Military million annually through 2019. In addition, it As was the case with last month’s Defense Force in Iraq, it should be terminated. We focuses attention on the important issue of Authorization bill, H.R. 4870 provides billions have withdrawn our troops from Iraq, and we transitioning autistic youth from school to of dollars in funding that the Department of should no longer provide the Executive Branch adulthood. I have heard from constituents with Defense neither requested nor needs. This in- with a blank check for future military action autism about the need to improve the transi- cludes funding for additional EA–18G aircraft, there. That does not mean that the President tion of services to consider life after high High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles, could not seek Congressional authorization for school graduation to ensure that students are and unrequested upgrades to the M–1 Abrams future military action in Iraq or, if the condi- supported as they move to work or higher tank. It also blocks the Administration’s ability tions apply, exercise his constitutional authori- education. I am well aware of the benefits of to retire aging and unnecessary military air- ties as Commander in Chief. However, I sup- services and research dedicated to autism. I craft, including the C–130 AMP, when less ex- ported the amendment to prohibit the use of am proud that Chicago is home to the Thera- pensive options are readily available. funds in this bill for combat operations in Iraq peutic School and Center for Autism Research I also strongly object to sections 8107, because I don’t think there is a sound case for run by the Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago. 8108, 8139, and 9015 of the bill, which con- putting American troops in combat and, in the The Center provides care and advances re- tinue funding restrictions on the construction absence of such a limitation, there is no check search on autism. It provides multiple serv- or modification of detention facilities in the on the unlimited use of force in Iraq given the ices—research, training, early intervention, United States to house Guantanamo detain- current 2002 authorization to use force there. school-to-work transition training, and inde- ees. I was also disappointed that two amend- Finally, I want to say a word about the pendent living training—all under one roof. It is ments were adopted on the House floor which Gosar Amendment. This amendment was a an amazing resource for Chicago, Illinois, and

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ACT OF 2014 Speaker, I rise today to highlight H.R. 4902, Today’s bill would dramatically expand drill- SPEECH OF the Middle Class CHANCE Act, which I was ing on public lands and offshore, limiting pub- proud to introduce last week. HON. FRANK R. WOLF lic input into those lease sales and prioritizing As a Pell Grant recipient myself, I know that OF VIRGINIA drilling above all other uses, including hunting, every dollar counts when you’re trying to put IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fishing, and recreation. It undermines the ex- yourself through college. Wednesday, June 25, 2014 isting procedures that ensure safe and respon- In our changing economy, today’s college sible operations, effectively giving oil compa- student is not necessarily full-time, living on The House in Committee of the Whole campus, or between the ages of 18 and 22. House on the state of the Union had under nies a blank check without appropriate safe- Today’s student is struggling to finish in four consideration the bill (H.R. 4899) to lower guards. gasoline prices for the American family by years, and today’s student is averaging nearly increasing domestic onshore and offshore en- This bill is unnecessary. Oil production in $30,000 in student loan debt. ergy exploration and production, to stream- the United States is already at a 25-year high That is why I am proud to have introduced line and improve onshore and offshore en- and net oil imports are at a 29-year low. We the Middle Class CHANCE Act which will in- ergy permitting and administration, and for are already the world’s top natural gas pro- crease access to higher education for all our other purposes: ducer. This bill will not reduce energy prices or students by restoring the strength and length Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of increase energy security. We should not give of the Pell Grant. H.R. 4899, the Lowering Gasoline Prices to away our taxpayer-owned natural resources to We argue that sensible solutions to our eco- Fuel an America That Works Act of 2014, to already-profitable big oil companies. I urge a nomic difficulties are essential to prevent this move the process forward and support U.S. no vote. burden from passing on to our future genera- energy independence and security, although I tions. But let’s take a look around; our future remain strongly opposed to one provision in- f generations have already inherited the burden. cluded in this bill. We cannot rebuild our economy when we This concerning provision was drawn from HONORING THE TOWN OF do so at the expense of our future generations an amendment to H.R. 1965, the Federal NEWPORT, MAINE and the American dream of completing a post- Lands, Jobs, and Energy Security Act, which secondary education. I opposed, and would call for the Secretary of I urge my colleagues to join me in cospon- the Interior to develop plans to allow for the HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD soring the Middle Class CHANCE Act and construction of new power lines ‘‘across Fed- make college more affordable and accessible eral lands to ensure that energy produced can OF MAINE for today’s student. be distributed to areas of need.’’ Some may IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f consider this to be noncontroversial, but I have fought the impact of similar language for Thursday, June 26, 2014 CONGRATULATING KAREN L. a number of years. I am privileged to rep- PALLANSCH resent Virginia’s ‘‘hallowed grounds,’’ where so Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to many important events and battles in Amer- honor the Town of Newport, Maine, as it cele- HON. JAMES P. MORAN ican history took place, and I simply cannot brates its 200th anniversary. OF VIRGINIA support efforts to construct new power lines Located on the western boundary of Penob- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through our area—particularly power lines that scot County, Newport is a town steeped in the Thursday, June 26, 2014 would ship energy to other parts of the coun- history of Maine and known best for the boun- Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to try. That’s why I opposed PATH and why I op- ty of its farms and fields. First known as East posed TrAIL. Cedar Creek and Bell Grove Na- congratulate Karen L. Pallansch, Chief Execu- Pond Plantation, Newport was settled in 1800 tional Historic Park and Manassas National tive Officer of Alexandria Renew Enterprises, and incorporated as the 208th town in the Dis- Battlefield Park are just a few areas in our re- on her election as President of the National gion that could be impacted by this provision. trict of Maine on June 14, 1814. Like many Association of Clean Water Agencies While my vote reflects my support for the Maine towns, it grew from a small farming vil- (NACWA). Alexandria Renew is an inde- other elements in this energy security bill, I will lage into a prospering mill town by harnessing pendent government agency providing waste- not be able to support any conferenced final the power of the east branch of the water treatment services to the City of Alexan- bill if it contains this troubling provision. Sebasticook River, and aided by the extension dria and portions of Fairfax County, Virginia. f of the Maine Central Railroad. Beyond her wealth of environmental and en- gineering experience, I commend Ms. On Monday, the people of Newport will LOWERING GASOLINE PRICES TO Pallansch for embracing a collaborative ap- begin a week-long celebration of the bicenten- FUEL AN AMERICA THAT WORKS proach to watershed-based solutions that have ACT OF 2014 nial of their town, filled with the same local garnered broad support among the public, spirit and sense of common purpose that filled business, elected officials, regulators and pol- SPEECH OF those first residents who first petitioned to icymakers. HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN have their community recognized. The resi- Ms. Pallansch is also a staunch and effec- dents of Newport embody the values of the OF MARYLAND tive advocate for investing in our nation’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hardworking people of Maine and can take aging and often deteriorating water infrastruc- great pride in the rich heritage they have cre- ture—investments that convey both environ- Wednesday, June 25, 2014 ated over the past 200 years. mental and economic benefits and help com- The House in Committee of the Whole munities across our great nation to grow and House on the state of the Union had under It is an honor and a privilege to represent the people of Newport in Congress and I am thrive. Ms. Pallansch believes—as I do—that consideration the bill (H.R. 4899) to lower great communities need and deserve great gasoline prices for the American family by pleased to have this opportunity to help the water infrastructure and great quality water. increasing domestic onshore and offshore en- Town celebrate its 200th anniversary. ergy exploration and production, to stream- As the Chief Executive Officer of the former line and improve onshore and offshore en- Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- Alexandria Sanitation Authority (ASA)—the ergy permitting and administration, and for lating the people of Newport and wishing them precursor to Alexandria Renew—Karen pre- other purposes: well on this joyous occasion. sided over the completion of the Authority’s

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:02 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.002 E26JNPT1 tjames on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1081 awarding-winning Advanced Wastewater of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Epsilon Throughout her career, Ms. Pinson has re- Treatment Facility that led the way in meeting Beta 311 Chapter. ceived numerous awards and accolades, in- the gold standard for removing nitrogen—one In his role at American Airlines, Mr. Morris cluding the Department of the Army Award— of the culprits behind the declining health of had the ability to navigate various legislative Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service in the Chesapeake Bay. Always seeking to be a and regulatory obstacles to effectively advo- 1998; the Presidential Rank Award for Meri- good neighbor, ASA put much of the facility cate for American Airlines, thereby keeping torious Executive in 2002 and for Distin- underground so as not to detract from the American citizens and American skies safe. guished Executive in 2009; and the Depart- City’s beauty and bring an Old Town look to Over several decades, he has worked exten- ment of the Army Award for Meritorious Civil- the business of water protection. sively with members of Congress, the White ian Service in 2014. When more stringent federal rules came House, and the Department of State, always Ms. Pinson’s distinguished civil service has along, Ms. Pallansch, working closely with her with the utmost integrity and trustworthiness. been mirrored by her extensive involvement in dedicated Board and staff, embarked on a Mr. Speaker, with Mr. Morris’ leadership, of- her community. In conjunction with her profes- massive State-of-the-Art Nitrogen Upgrade ficials at all levels of government made critical sional accomplishments in government, Ms. Program (SANUP) from which emerged the policy decisions that have improved the Na- Pinson has served on a number of boards and reimagining of what a wastewater treatment tion’s airports and many Americans’ traveling commissions, most notably on the Board of facility could be. experiences. I recognize Mr. Morris as a great Directors of the African American Federal Ex- More than having cutting-edge technology, American who has devoted his career to as- ecutive Association. the facility she manages offers community- sisting those in public service and congratulate Ms. Pinson has dedicated her career to ad- friendly features, including a regulation soccer him on his retirement. vocating for disadvantaged small business field open to the public on top of an 18 million f owners. Because of her efforts, thousands of gallon treatment system. Alexandria Renew is these small business owners have received moving down a bold new path to greater sus- IN RECOGNITION OF THE contract awards to stimulate their businesses, tainability, helping to build greener, more sus- HONORABLE TRACEY L. PINSON create jobs and contribute to the economy. In- tainable communities, and creating in her deed, Ms. Pinson has been a champion for agency ‘‘a utility of the future.’’ HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. small businesses across the nation and I am To reflect this broader enterprise, on Earth OF GEORGIA so grateful for the role she has played in up- Day 2012, Ms. Pallansch announced that the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES holding the American dream for thousands of Alexandria Sanitation Authority would be re- Thursday, June 26, 2014 Americans. branded as Alexandria Renew Enterprises— Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me the community’s resource recovery center. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is in extending our sincerest appreciation and The promise and synergy of this change are my honor and pleasure to extend my personal best wishes to the Honorable Tracey L. already being seen in a successful public–de- congratulations and best wishes to a great Pinson upon the occasion of her retirement veloper partnership that will create a vibrant friend and outstanding servant of humankind, from a stellar career of 32 years of service in new neighborhood from a dusty industrial area the Honorable Tracey L. Pinson, Director for the federal government and nearly 20 years that was once an unregulated landfill for the the Office of Small Business Programs in the as Director for the Office of Small Business City. Office of the Secretary of the Army, and the Programs for the Secretary of the Army. Ms. Pallansch has a long and distinguished highest-ranking female civilian in the Army ac- f career in the water reclamation field. She quisition career field. Ms. Pinson has excelled began as a staff engineer, rising to several at this position since her first day as director TRIBUTE TO DAN WALTERS senior positions before accepting position of in May 1995. She will be retiring on Monday, CEO where she is now responsible for a $40 June 30, 2014. HON. KEN CALVERT million operating budget and a $220 million A Washington, D.C. native, Ms. Pinson OF CALIFORNIA capital improvement plan. earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from Howard University in 1978 and a Juris Mr. Speaker, once again, let me congratu- Thursday, June 26, 2014 late Karen Pallansch on her election as Presi- Doctor from Georgetown University Law Cen- dent of NACWA. As with Alexandria Renew ter in 1982. Her career began on Capitol Hill Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Enterprises, I am sure she will lead the organi- on the House Committee on Small Business honor and pay tribute to an individual whose zation down a road marked by innovation, col- under Chairman Parren Mitchell. Rep. Mitchell, dedication and contributions to the community laboration, progress and success. I wish her of Maryland’s Seventh Congressional District, of the Inland Empire are exceptional. My dis- and NACWA the very best in their future was known as the ‘‘godfather’’ of minority trict has been fortunate to have dynamic and endeavors. business expansion and development efforts. devoted community leaders who willingly and f In 1986, Ms. Pinson was named as Assist- unselfishly give their time and talent to make ant to the Director of the Office of Small Busi- their communities a better place to live and RECOGNIZING DALE MORRIS ness Programs for the Office of the Secretary work. Dan Walters is one of these individuals. of Defense. Today I would like to recognize Dan Walters, HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON In 1995, Ms. Pinson was appointed the Di- who will be retiring from the position of District OF TEXAS rector of Small Business Programs in the Of- Director of The National Exchange Club after IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fice of the Secretary of the Army. She man- fifteen years of continuous volunteer service to ages the largest small business program in the California and Nevada districts. Thursday, June 26, 2014 the federal government in terms of dollars. The National Exchange Club holds three Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Under her leadership, the Army has awarded core values dear to their mission of service: a Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. over $300 billion in contracts to small busi- commitment to family, a commitment to the Dale Morris, Regional Director for American/ nesses. community, and a commitment to country. Dan American Eagle Airlines. Mr. Morris served a Ms. Pinson manages the Army Historically has embodied these three attributes during his total of 27 years at American Airlines, includ- Black Colleges and Universities and Minority fifteen years of service to his organization, and ing his early years as a prote´ge´ to former Serving Institutions Program and ensures as a dynamic and effective leader, he has en- Chairman, President and CEO of American these institutions are afforded an opportunity couraged many others to do so as well. Airlines, Gerard J. Arpey. As he enters retire- to participate in Army-funded programs. Under Some of Dan’s primary work with the Na- ment, it is fitting that this body honors Mr. her leadership, over $100 billion in Army tional Exchange Club has involved working to Morris and his illustrious career, given his per- awards have gone to HBCUs/MIs. She also prevent child abuse through education and sonal and professional successes. headed an initiative to hire wounded warriors fundraising activities nationwide. Among other Mr. Morris was raised in Fresno, California, in her office. With their help, she has been important roles, The National Exchange Club where he studied Journalism and Public Rela- able to steer over $50 billion to veteran-owned recognizes those who uphold the ideals and tions at Fresno State University. He main- businesses. She has also worked to secure institutions of their community; including law tained a firm connection to his roots as past contract awards for women-owned busi- enforcement and fire department officers, president and current special advisor to the nesses, companies located in areas of eco- school teachers, and students of the month, to Fresno State Track & Field Commission. nomic distress, and small businesses in dis- name a few. Dan and his organization have Among his various accolades, he is a member aster relief efforts. also championed the installation of Freedom

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In 2010, Dan was awarded the high f honor of the National Exchange Club’s Life- Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January time Achievement Award. Throughout his ten- HONORING LIEUTENANT COLONEL 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- ure with the National Exchange Club, Dan CHRISTOPHER A. GRICE fice, the national debt was also received additional awards and letters of $10,626,877,048,913.08. commendation from the National Exchange HON. ANDY BARR Today, it is $17,545,861,055,228.61. We’ve Club’s Directors and District Executive Direc- OF KENTUCKY added $6,918,984,006,315.53 to our debt in 5 tors for his dedication to making our commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years. This is over $6.9 trillion in debt our na- nities better places to live. tion, our economy, and our children could Thursday, June 26, 2014 Dan’s passion and dedication to the Ex- have avoided with a balanced budget amend- change Club’s efforts have been, and will con- Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- ment. tinue to be, an inspiration throughout the com- ognize the accomplishments of Lieutenant f munity. He has been the heart and soul of Colonel Christopher A. Grice, a true American many projects within our region and I am hero. His achievements are shining examples IN HONOR OF DR. CHARLES proud to call him a fellow community member, of dedication and loyalty to the state of Ken- ‘‘CHUCK’’ LIONEL FRANKLIN, JR. American, and friend. I know that many in our tucky, and his country. region are grateful for his service and I con- Colonel Grice was originally commissioned HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. gratulate him on his retirement. through the Reserve Officer Training Course OF GEORGIA f (ROTC) as a Distinguished Military Graduate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES after graduating with a Bachelor of Science Thursday, June 26, 2014 PERSONAL EXPLANATION from Southern Illinois University. Colonel Grice continued his education by later earning a Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. TOM GRAVES Master of Science degree in Environmental today to pay tribute to an outstanding commu- OF GEORGIA Management from Webster University. nity leader, caring physician, and loving hus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His military career as a commissioned offi- band, father, grandfather, and friend, Dr. Thursday, June 26, 2014 cer began as the Battalion Chemical Officer of Charles ‘‘Chuck’’ Lionel Franklin, Jr. Dr. Frank- the 1st Battalion in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, lin departed to his eternal reward on Monday, Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, on where he also served as a Support Platoon June 2, 2014. A funeral service was held on rollcall Nos. 339 and 340, I was unavoidably Leader. Colonel Grice led the Blue Grass Monday, June 9, 2014, at the Dunbarton detained and unable to cast my vote. Chemical Activity’s workforce through the Chapel at Howard University Law School in Had I been present, I would have voted Rocket Separation Operation. The operation Washington, D.C. Hundreds of mourners were ‘‘yea.’’ was deemed successful due to Colonel present to pay tribute to Dr. Franklin’s honor- f Grice’s commitment to safety and stakeholder able life and legacy. RECOGNIZING PIONEER MIDDLE involvement. Perhaps Colonel Grice’s greatest Dr. Franklin was born on April 5, 1946, and SCHOOL attribute is his leadership abilities. After facing was raised in Washington, D.C. Over the a government shutdown and a moratorium on course of his lifetime, Dr. Franklin exemplified hiring during his command, Colonel Grice’s the meaning of being a servant leader. He HON. TOM REED began at Howard University, where he never OF NEW YORK ability to maintain a high morale while meeting missed an opportunity to engage in causes IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES all regulatory requirements is truly admirable. Several military decorations Colonel Grice that promoted justice and equality. Even as an Thursday, June 26, 2014 has received throughout his impressive career alumnus, his commitment to the university re- Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- including the Bronze Star Medal, Army Com- mained one of his greatest causes. He advo- ognize the excellence of Pioneer Middle mendation Medal, Army Reserve Components cated the D.C. Metro bus system to change School in Yorkshire, New York. The school Achievement Medal, the National Defense the name of the bus stop for Howard’s cam- was recently designated a ‘‘School to Watch’’ Service Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, pus from ‘‘LeDroit Park’’ to ‘‘Howard Univer- by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle- Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Serv- sity’’ to recognize the university’s status in the Grades Reform. Pioneer Middle School was ice Ribbon. These awards are only a small same way that other prominent colleges were one of only 118 schools from across the coun- testament to Colonel Grice’s service to our recognized. Also, as a result of his advocacy try to receive this outstanding distinction. armed services. on behalf of his beloved alma mater and black The Forum uses rigorous criteria of require- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues join me in college football, the Washington media began ments and achievements to select the recipi- congratulating Colonel Christopher A. Grice on publishing the scores and highlights of black ents of this highly esteemed honor. Academic his life of superior excellence, service and loy- college sports in mainstream sports news sto- performance, developmental responsiveness, alty. His service to the state of Kentucky is ries. Dr. Franklin shared Dr. Martin Luther and social equity are among the factors used greatly appreciated and we look forward to King, Jr.’s belief that, ‘‘Injustice anywhere is a to grade each school. Schools that receive seeing what Colonel Grice accomplishes in threat to justice everywhere.’’ this prestigious distinction must display a the future. I would also like to extend my per- In 1976, Dr. Franklin expanded his rep- strong ‘‘sense of purpose’’ and maintain a sonal gratitude to Colonel Grice for all that he ertoire of servant leadership by opening his ‘‘trajectory toward excellence.’’ Pioneer Middle has done for the United States military, and Family Medicine practice in Silver Spring, School continually meets and exceeds each of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Maryland, with medical privileges at area hos- these requirements and it shows in the stu- f pitals. Dr. Franklin practiced medicine for 35 dents and their mentors. years, focusing on patient advocacy. He Earning this award speaks to the dedication PERSONAL EXPLANATION worked tirelessly to bring awareness to the of the administration and faculty to providing prevention of HIV/AIDS and diabetes. students with the highest level of academic HON. MICHELE BACHMANN Mr. Speaker, one of the things that I will al- excellence. I would like to specifically recog- OF MINNESOTA ways remember about Dr. Franklin is his nize the principal of Pioneer Middle School, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES steadfast commitment to his family and his Melissa Prorok, for going above and beyond in faith. I became fond of Dr. Franklin through his facilitating a positive academic experience for Thursday, June 26, 2014 wife, the former Alexis Margaret Herman, each student. Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, during roll- former U.S. Secretary of Labor under Presi- Once again, I commend Pioneer Middle call vote 356, I was away from the House floor dent Bill Clinton, and a lifelong friend of mine. School on this notable achievement. I am con- and intended to vote ‘‘aye.’’ As big brother to Dolores and Estelle, dad to

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But above all, Dr. Frank- forcement, Chad Clark had served on the of economic development efforts and have lin loved his Savior. Always seeking to im- boards for the Wilson County Friends of the worked closely with the area’s Chambers of prove the craft of Christian ministry and disci- Library as well as the Floresville Independent Commerce and economic development organi- pleship, he was often called ‘‘the praying doc- School District. Mr. Clark is survived by his zations, such as SACTO, SARTA, and Valley tor’’ because he not only gave his patients two daughters, 21-year-old Kayla and 17-year- Vision. medical hope but he also prayed with them for old Marah. Mr. Speaker, as the staff, advertisers and spiritual help and healing. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had the readers of Comstock’s come together to cele- George Washington Carver once said, ‘‘How opportunity to recognize the late Chad Clark. brate the magazine’s 25th anniversary, I ask far you go in life depends on your being ten- His hard work and positive attitude have truly all my colleagues to join me in honoring their der with the young, compassionate with the impacted many lives and our community. fine reporting and work that has helped define aged, sympathetic with the striving and toler- f the Sacramento Region. I am confident that ant of the weak and strong because someday the magazine will continue to thrive in the in your life you will have been all of these.’’ IN RECOGNITION OF THE 25TH AN- years to come. NIVERSARY OF COMSTOCK’S Dr. Franklin went far in life because his loving f personality brought warmth to all whom he en- MAGAZINE countered. A man of integrity and high moral HONORING VIRGINIA INGRAM values, his understanding, compassion and HON. DORIS O. MATSUI ´ kindness made him a guiding light within the OF CALIFORNIA HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Thursday, June 26, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and my wife, Vivian, in paying tribute to Dr. Thursday, June 26, 2014 Charles ‘‘Chuck’’ Franklin, Jr. for his dedica- Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ´ tion to serving others, his passion for pro- recognize Comstock’s magazine as the publi- Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today moting equality among individuals from dif- cation celebrates its 25th anniversary. For a to honor a constituent who is an inspiration to ferent walks of life, and his deep commitment quarter century, this magazine has shared many Brooklynites and New Yorkers. This Sat- to his family and his faith. We extend our timely and significant insights into the Sac- urday, Virginia Ingram will turn 100 years old, deepest sympathies to Dr. Franklin’s family ramento region’s business climate with thou- an impressive feat that deserves our recogni- and friends during this very difficult time. May sands of readers. As Comstock’s staff, busi- tion and celebration. they be consoled and comforted by their abid- ness partners and readers gather to celebrate Virginia Ingram was born on June 27, 1914 ing faith and the Holy Spirit in the days, weeks the company’s 25th anniversary, I ask my col- in Lynchburg, VA. The fifth child born to and months ahead. leagues to join me in honoring Comstock’s Charles and Alda Wilson, Virginia was raised on a large farm with her siblings, aunts, uncles f magazine and its special place in Sac- ramento’s business community. and cousins. Growing up in a relatively rural HONORING CHAD CLARK Comstock’s magazine is the brainchild of area during the early 20th century, she’s been my friend and businesswoman, Winnie Com- known to tell stories related to her love of the HON. HENRY CUELLAR stock. I have had the pleasure of knowing outdoors. As a young woman, Mrs. Ingram OF TEXAS Winnie for many years; we first met while fold- would often accompany her father on a horse IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing clothes at the annual Junior League rum- and buggy to chop wood for the fire. mage sale. She has always displayed a true Like so many others of her generation, Mrs. Thursday, June 26, 2014 passion for telling Sacramento’s story and has Ingram eventually migrated from the south to Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to succeeded beyond belief with Comstock’s a northern city—New York. Coming to New honor the contributions of the late Chad Clark magazine. York in 1930, she began a career working var- of Floresville, Texas—a well-known and re- The first issue of Comstock’s was published ious seamstress jobs. Notably, during World spected law enforcement officer. in July of 1989 and the magazine has thrived War II, she helped make Mae West Jackets, Mr. Clark’s story was truly one of hard work ever since. The magazine has created a forum the floatation devices that saved the lives of and dedication, having climbed his way from for coverage of ideas that celebrate the re- American fighter pilots. the position of nonpaid reserve officer all the gion, while never shying away from address- After the war, in 1946, she met and married way to lieutenant. The nearly 22 years of serv- ing what the region must do to succeed. On the late Lacey C. Ingram. Virginia and Lacey ice Chad Clark gave to the Floresville Police issues from water to transportation, and bank- moved to the Red Hook projects at 811 Hicks Department is the second-longest stint in the ing to education, each month Comstock’s Street in 1951. Together, they had two chil- department’s history. leaves over 85,000 readers with a better un- dren and two stepdaughters. Today, she en- In 1989, while Mr. Clark was working in a derstanding of the topics that define the Sac- joys seven grandchildren and ten great-grand- local convenience store, he struck up a friend- ramento region. children who have further enriched her life. ship with a Floresville PD officer. This new Comstock’s magazine reporting has earned Eventually, Mrs. Ingram moved to 80 Dwight friendship sparked Chad’s interest in a career multiple ‘‘Maggie Awards,’’ which includes Street, where she has been a Red Hook resi- in law enforcement and he soon enrolled in twice being named the Best Business Con- dent for over 60 years. It was there that she police academy in San Antonio. After working sumer Magazine in the Western United States met the late Reverend and Mrs. McBride, in the Poteet Police Department for two years, by the Western Publishers Association, as well founders of New Brown Memorial Baptist Chad Clark returned to Floresville to begin his as numerous national awards from the Amer- Church. A woman of deep faith, Mrs. Ingram more than 20 year term of service in the ican Association of Business Publication Edi- was one of the original parishioners at the Floresville Police Department. tors. church. In the early days, Sunday Service was Five years into his career, he was promoted Since its founding in 1989, the world has held in Rev. McBride’s apartment. Sunday to corporal. In 2001, while working as the day- dramatically changed, and Comstock’s has School was held in various church members’ shift supervisor, Mr. Clark was promoted to changed with it. The magazine is now a true apartments. Mrs. Ingram has loving memories detective, where he investigated a wide variety multi-platform media company, with a stellar of those years and everyone who helped build of crimes. website and a number of social media outlets, the church. In 2012, Chad Clark reached the level of all in addition to their print edition. It also was In 1979, Mrs. Ingram went to Bible School, lieutenant within the Floresville Police Depart- one of the first magazines in the country to later becoming a Missionary. With the support ment. That same year, he was elected as the develop a digital edition and iPad app. and blessing of the late Rev. Truitte, she re- Wilson County Precinct 2 constable. He Finally, Comstock’s magazine has never for- mained dedicated to this calling. She was a served admirably in both capacities and will be gotten that is does not just report on the Sac- missionary for many years, working alongside missed dearly by all that had the pleasure of ramento region, but that they are also a key many dynamic women before serving under knowing him. part of it. They offer complimentary advertising Reverend Reid as a Deaconess.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:02 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.016 E26JNPT1 tjames on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1084 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 26, 2014 Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Ingram’s story is an im- (Vice Squad), Commander of the San Fran- possible. We must also continue to support ef- pressive one—and the local community of Red cisco Housing Authority Police, and Chief of forts to improve children’s lives around the Hook is a richer place because of her many San Francisco International Airport Police. world and redouble our efforts and commit- kind contributions. I would ask my colleagues While Ed takes enormous pride in protecting ment to children’s health. It is my sincere hope to join me in saluting her on the advent of her the people of San Francisco, he has always the progress achieved by 5th Birthday and Be- 100th birthday and wishing her many bless- considered his greatest accomplishment to be yond continues, and we can make this a world ings. his family. He was married to Mazie where no child unnecessarily suffers from, or f McDermott Nevin for 70 years until her pass- ultimately succumbs to, a preventable or treat- ing in 2009. Together they had seven children: able illness. HIV TESTING DAY Virginia, Edward III, Michael, Katherine, f James, Margaret Mary, and Eileen; 22 grand- HON. LOIS FRANKEL children and 45 great grandchildren. HONORING VETERAN CURTIS ALLRED OF FLORIDA Ed and Mazie were deeply rooted in their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Catholic faith, a guiding light that called them into selfless service to their community. They HON. JASON T. SMITH Thursday, June 26, 2014 were longtime leaders in support of Catholic OF MISSOURI Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I married couples and services for youth, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rise today to bring attention to National HIV Ed was a recipient of the Special Recognition Thursday, June 26, 2014 Testing Day, which takes place on June 27. Award from the National Catholic Welfare Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise This day serves as an important opportunity to Conference. today to honor veteran Curtis Allred of Mis- urge everyone to get tested. I would like to Lifelong residents of the Bay Area, Ed and souri’s 8th Congressional District for his thank all of the advocates, care coordinators, Mazie lived in San Francisco, Glen Ellen, San achievement, and commitment to serving our and healthcare providers, both in my commu- Ramon, and at The Magnolia in Millbrae. nity and around the country, for their tireless country. On August 26, 2014, Ed’s family and friends Curtis enlisted in the Marine Corps after work in serving the HIV-positive community will honor him on the blessed occasion of his graduating High School at the age of 17 in and raising awareness of HIV issues more 100th birthday with a celebration at the Irish order to serve his country in Iraq. After boot generally. Cultural Center in San Francisco. camp and SOI training he was assigned to the There are over one million people of all Mr. Speaker, I ask the entire House of Rep- 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, which is a bat- ages, ethnicities, and sexual orientations in resentatives to join me in honoring Edward J. talion-level infantry unit composed of infantry the United States living with the HIV virus, and Nevin on his 100th birthday. He is a faith-filled Marines and support personnel. In February of South Florida has one of the highest HIV in- family man who is revered by his colleagues, 2004 his battalion was deployed in Iraq and fection rates in the country. Sadly, nearly one admired by the people he served, and beloved in six HIV-positive individuals do not know that was a part of the initial invasion of Fallujah. by his family. I am privileged to have known After his tour in Iraq, Curtis helped train new they are infected, which means that they could the Nevin family for many years and shared a Marines for combat until he retired in 2007. be unknowingly spreading the virus. We sim- beautiful friendship with their late son, Mike, a The battalion which Curtis was a part of was ply must close this gap so that we may im- devoted and beloved public servant, and their the most deployed battalion in the Iraq War. prove health outcomes for those living with daughter Margie and her husband, Patrick At a young age Curtis Allred showed an ad- HIV and protect against future infections. Johnston. Ed Nevin stands as a paragon of in- mirable commitment to serve our country and HIV does not discriminate—it impacts peo- tegrity and decency. He has strengthened his I am very thankful for patriots like him. It is my ple old and young, gay and straight, and of all community and his country throughout a life pleasure to recognize his efforts and achieve- nationalities and ethnic backgrounds. To high- filled with faith and raised an extraordinary ments before the House of Representatives. I light this critical issue, I will be hosting a call family that continues to live the Nevin values. wish him all the joys in life he so rightfully has to action in my district. I hope that everyone Our nation has been immensely bettered by earned. will take this opportunity to get tested for HIV Ed Nevin in countless ways over an entire f and to ask their friends and family to do the American century, and we pay tribute to this same. great and good man who exemplifies the very HONORING MR. CHARLES HENRY Again I would like to thank the advocates, best of America. ‘‘CHUCK’’ NOLL, OF SEWICKLEY, care coordinators and healthcare providers in f PENNSYLVANIA South Florida and around the country for their tireless work in preventing, detecting, and 5TH BIRTHDAY AND BEYOND HON. KEITH J. ROTHFUS treating HIV. I wish them the best as they pur- OF PENNSYLVANIA sue this daunting but important endeavor. HON. DAVE CAMP IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MICHIGAN f Thursday, June 26, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A TRIBUTE TO EDWARD J. NEVIN, Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, we rise to Thursday, June 26, 2014 JR. ON THE OCCASION OF HIS honor the memory of Mr. Charles Henry 100TH BIRTHDAY Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to ‘‘Chuck’’ Noll of Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Mr. commemorate the United States’ role in pre- Noll passed away on June, 13, 2014 at the HON. ANNA G. ESHOO venting the death of millions of children under age of 82. Chuck Noll was born in Cleveland OF CALIFORNIA the age of five across the world. In a country on January 5, 1932, but he will be remem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where talk of a child’s fifth birthday elicits bered best in Pittsburgh: the city that he trans- happy memories of time spent with family and formed through his legendary coaching of the Thursday, June 26, 2014 friends, we too often forget that in regions Pittsburgh Steelers. Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor across the globe, many children never make it A Pro Football Hall of Famer, Mr. Noll led Edward J. Nevin, Jr., on the great occasion of to their fifth birthday. Thanks to the support the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl his 100th birthday. and generosity of the American people, U.S. championships in twenty-three seasons. He Ed Nevin was born on August 26, 1914, at aid programs have helped cut the number of holds the record of being the only coach to 15th and Harrison in the South of Market Dis- child deaths, under the age of five, in half win four Super Bowl trophies, a feat the team trict of San Francisco. He graduated from Sa- since 1990. accomplished between 1975 and 1980. cred Heart High School in his beloved City of The devastating and deadly effects of dis- This achievement did not come without per- Saint Francis, and went on to graduate from eases like pneumonia, measles and malaria severance. Mr. Noll began his football career St. Mary’s College in Moraga. have been largely curbed across the globe as a linebacker and guard for the Cleveland A passion for civic duty and a commitment with the support of Americans. These monu- Browns, where he played until he retired at to his community led Ed to a 34-year career mental advances are allowing millions more twenty-seven. He then dedicated his life to in the San Francisco Police Department, children to live the healthy, happy childhood coaching, eventually becoming the then where he served with distinction in several im- that all kids deserve. It is important we recog- youngest head coach in NFL history when the portant positions. He was the Chief of the nize these advancements and honor the dedi- Steelers hired him on January 27, 1969. Steel- Chinatown Detail, Director of Special Services cation and work of those that have made them ers President Art Rooney II said, ‘‘He set a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:02 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.019 E26JNPT1 tjames on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1085 new standard for the Steelers that still is the Andrew was arrested on April 1st of this Judy Gross fears that her husband will sink foundation of what we do and who we are. year in Tijuana, Mexico after crossing the bor- deeper into depression and give up all hope of From the players to the coaches to the front der with several firearms in his automobile as ever coming home. office down to the ball boys, he taught us all well as ammunition for these weapons. He She worries that the pain of not being able what it took to be a winner.’’ was then charged with possessing firearms to see his mother before her passing could At just thirty-seven years old, Mr. Noll and ammunition in violation of Mexican law. start Alan down a dangerous path of destruc- turned the struggling franchise into an unbeat- Andrew, according to his signed statement, tive behavior. able powerhouse, leading the team to their was traveling to visit a friend near the Mexican Before the death of Evelyn Gross, many of first playoff appearance in thirty-nine years in border on the night of April 1 when he made Alan’s friends had already grown deeply con- 1972. Two years later, Mr. Noll took the team a wrong turn and accidentally crossed the bor- cerned about Alan’s physical and emotional even further, winning the team’s first Super der into Mexico. It is also our understanding well being. Bowl in a classic against the Minnesota Vi- that the weapons in his possession at that Alan lives confined in a small prison cell 23 kings. time were purchased legally in the United hours a day with two other inmates. Until re- The ‘‘City of Champions’’ would not be what States. cently, prison officials kept the lights on in the it is today without Mr. Noll. Former Steelers After being held for two days in temporary cell 24 hours a day. wide receiver Lynn Swann said, ‘‘He built a holding, Andrew was transferred to La Mesa Weakened by the prospect of having to foundation . . . This entire organization will be Penitentiary. Since his incarceration, Andrew serve out a 15-year prison sentence under a part of his legacy.’’ has continued to suffer from PTSD. these conditions, Alan’s health and emotional Mr. Noll’s passion and love of coaching and Yesterday I spoke to Andrew’s mother Jill. state have suffered. He has lost over 100 contributions will always be remembered by As a mother, my heart goes out to her, her pounds, he suffers from chronic pain, and his the Steelers, by Western Pennsylvanians, and family and Andrew during this scary and un- loss of hope and increasing despondency certain time. As a fellow mother, her neighbor by all members of ‘‘Steelers Nation.’’ have caused those who love him to fear that and her Representative, I committed to Jill that Chuck Noll was so much more than a he is at risk of losing his will to live. I will continue to do all that I can to bring An- coach. He was a licensed pilot and sailor, When Alan turned 65 last month, he swore drew home. played musical instruments, spoke French, that it would be his last birthday in prison. He I have raised Andrew and his situation per- and was well versed in cooking, gardening, said he was determined to come home, alive sonally with Vice President JOE BIDEN and and home repairs. Team members would or dead. often try to find topics that Mr. Noll did not with Mexican Ambassador Eduardo Medina Mora. I commend the State Department for I am taking the floor today to urge the Gov- know about, almost always to no avail. Mr. ernment of Cuba to free Alan Gross and for Noll once said that he would have been a his- their efforts to ensure that Andrew is being treated humanely by Mexican authorities, and President Obama to do everything he can to tory teacher if not a football coach, but by obtain his release. making the football field his classroom, he in for their efforts in helping secure an attorney for Andrew. My staff and I have been in reg- I fear for what might happen if nothing is a sense fulfilled both these careers. done soon to free Alan Gross. Perhaps what Mr. Noll was best at was ular contact with the State Department since f bringing people together and being a source Andrew’s arrest. of encouragement. He focused on building a I call on Mexican government officials, spe- HONORING THE LIFE OF ARMANDO sense of family among the team; he taught cifically the Attorney General of Mexico to en- J. MORA, JR. players the importance of sacrifice, humility, sure that Andrew’s case moves as quickly as and winning both on and off the field. He possible. I urge my colleagues to work collaboratively HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO never ceased to remind players that their ac- to find productive ways to bring Andrew home. OF CALIFORNIA tions today would affect tomorrow, a mentality There is absolutely no reason this important IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that made him a role model for everyone. endeavor should be a partisan exercise. Bishop David Zubik said, ‘‘Let’s learn this Thursday, June 26, 2014 lesson from coach. That we should all recog- f Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with nize what we can be, recognize what we are HONORING EVELYN GROSS great sadness that I along with Rep. LINDA T. capable of doing and encourage other people SA´NCHEZ rise to honor the life of Armando J. to be their best. That’s greatness. And that’s HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Mora, Jr., a Santa Fe Springs City fireman why today we thank God for the coach.’’ OF MARYLAND who died of service related cancer on June We are pleased to honor the memory of one IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 18th, 2014. of our nation’s greatest football coaches, and Thursday, June 26, 2014 Mr. Mora was raised in Santa Fe Springs our thoughts and prayers are with his family and was proud to serve in the Fire Depart- during this difficult time. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ment of the city he loved. Mr. Mora came from f to honor the memory of Evelyn Gross who a very distinguished family who have com- died on June 18th in Plano, Texas at the age SGT. TAHMOORESSI mitted their lives to public service in Santa Fe of 92 after a long battle with lung cancer. Springs. His father Armando Mora Sr. served Evelyn Gross was the mother of Alan on the City Council and was Mayor, and his Gross, the subcontractor for the U.S. Agency HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ brother Robert also serves in the Fire Depart- OF FLORIDA for International Development, who has been ment and is President of Local 3507 of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES imprisoned in Cuba for the last four and a half firefighter’s union. years for working to increase Internet access Thursday, June 26, 2014 Armando J. Mora, Jr. began his career in for Cuba’s small Jewish community. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, Evelyn Gross’s last wish was to see her son the fire service of the City of West Covina and I rise today on behalf of my constituent, Ser- before she died, but despite repeated pleas was hired by the Santa Fe Springs Fire De- geant Andrew Tahmooressi, who is currently for a humanitarian furlough to visit her, the partment on January 20, 1981. He served with in jail in Mexico. I urge the government of Cuban officials refused to grant Alan’s request distinction for 33 years as a firefighter, and Mexico to bring his case to trial and do all that to do so. was known as an extraordinary man of great they can to ensure he comes home safely and As the end of her life approached, in a fit of character and generosity to all in our commu- quickly. desperation, Alan went on a hunger strike to nity. We owe a great debt of gratitude to Mr. Mr. Tahmooressi has nobly served our protest the failure of both governments to re- Mora because he knew the danger he faced country during war. He served two combat solve this issue and free him. At his mother’s every day on the job, but would not be de- tours in Afghanistan including winning a com- urging, Alan stopped the hunger strike after terred from his duties in protecting the people bat field promotion to Sergeant in Helmand nine days. of our region. Province. He was honorably discharged in Judy Gross, Alan’s wife said that the death We extend our sincere sympathy to Mr. 2012, but remains on reserve duty until 2016. of Evelyn Gross was a devastating blow to Mora’s mother Alicia Mora, his loving and de- According to his family, he suffers from severe Alan, who was extremely close to his mother voted wife Georgina Mora, his two children, PTSD and had traveled from our hometown of and was already in a fragile state. Lauren and Anthony, stepson Jesse, two sis- Weston to California to seek treatment from a Before his arrest, Alan spoke to her twice a ters Annie and Irene, his brother Robert, and VA facility there. But he is currently in trouble day by phone. We are all very worried about to the extended Mora family and friends, in- and needs our assistance. how he is coping with her death. cluding his brave brothers and sisters in the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:02 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.024 E26JNPT1 tjames on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1086 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 26, 2014 Santa Fe Springs Fire Department. We are all cupy here on this earth.’’ Chief Long’s life was This is not perfect legislation, but it would devastated by the loss of one so loved. We defined by service. He paid his rent and he go a long way towards restoring the protec- ask that our colleagues in the United States paid it well through his distinguished service to tions that my constituents had before the House of Representatives join us to honor this his community, devotion to his work, and the Court’s decision. fallen hero who has made the ultimate sac- compassion he showed for the people of Al- I urge my colleagues to bring the Voting rifice for our community. bany. He will truly be missed. Rights Amendment Act to a floor vote and en- f Chief Long is survived by his daughter, Lisa; sure that our most sacred right—the right to son, Ronald; and siblings Gertrude, Coriel, vote—is protected for all Americans. IN HONOR OF FORMER ALBANY Paul, William, Frederick and Mariah. f CHIEF OF POLICE WASHINGTON Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join LONG me, my wife, Vivian, and the more than IN RECOGNITION OF ESSIE POUGH 700,000 residents of the Second Congres- ON THE OCCASION OF HER RE- HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. sional District of Georgia in paying tribute to TIREMENT OF GEORGIA Chief Washington Long and his legacy of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service to Albany, Georgia. He loved the peo- HON. DANNY K. DAVIS ple of Albany and he was committed to mak- Thursday, June 26, 2014 OF ILLINOIS ing the community safer to live in and to im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is proving the quality of life. We extend our Thursday, June 26, 2014 with a heavy heart and solemn remembrance deepest sympathies to his family, friends and that I rise today to pay tribute to a great man loved ones during this difficult time and we Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- and outstanding public servant, Mr. Wash- pray that they will be consoled and comforted er, I am pleased to recognize one of my con- ington Long, the first black Police Chief in the by an abiding faith and the Holy Spirit in the stituents from Oak Park, Illinois, Essie Pough, history of Albany, Georgia. Sadly, Chief Long days, weeks and months ahead. as she retires from the Illinois Department of died on Thursday, June 19, 2014. A funeral f Human Services after 46 years of public serv- service will be held on Friday, June 27, 2014 ice to the state of Illinois and its citizens. On at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist IN SUPPORT OF VOTING RIGHTS behalf of the 7th District of Illinois, I congratu- Church of Albany, Georgia with interment fol- AND THE VOTER RIGHTS ACT late and commend Mrs. Pough for almost five lowing at Riverside Cemetery. decades of outstanding dedication to the state. Mr. Long was born in Marianna, Florida. He HON. GENE GREEN Mrs. Pough began her career when the enlisted in the United States Army at an early OF TEXAS agency was known as the Illinois Department age, before transferring to the Air Force. While IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Public Aid. She has worked at multiple loca- stationed at Turner Air Force Base in Albany, Thursday, June 26, 2014 tions for the agency, providing the customers he met then Albany Police Department Chief Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, with professional assistance at each—whether Laurie Pritchett. Chief Pritchett saw potential I rise in support of the right of all Americans she was in the Walcott office, the Madison of- in Mr. Long and asked him to join the force if to vote without fear of discrimination, no mat- fice, or in Humboldt Park. As an example of Chief Pritchett could convince the commis- ter their race, color, or political beliefs. her commitment to the public, Mrs. Pough sioners to hire black police officers. Mr. Long In 1965, Congress passed and President started taking Spanish classes after moving to made up his mind to join the Police Depart- Lyndon Johnson signed into law the Voting her Humboldt Park office which serves a large ment when he was stopped by a police officer Rights Act. The enactment of VRA fulfilled a number of Illinoisans who speak Spanish. She in downtown Albany, where racial strife was century of work towards guaranteeing that our worked at the Humboldt Park office for 30 profuse in the years following the Albany most fundamental right—the right to vote— years. Movement, a part of the greater Civil Rights would be protected for all Americans, including Although small in stature, Mrs. Pough has a Movement. He believed he could be a better in states and local jurisdictions that had his- dynamic and impressive personality that police officer than the one who stopped him torically denied or disempowered minority vot- amazes her friends, family and co-workers. I and so in 1966, Mr. Long became one of the ers. also understand that she has a fondness for city’s first black police officers. The protections provided in VRA ensure that high heels, even starting her work day by In the police department, Mr. Long rose historically disenfranchised communities in our walking up the stairs to her second floor office through the ranks of Corporal, Detective, Cap- country are now able to freely vote. The very every day in 4-inch heels, which no doubt tain, Major and Assistant Chief. In 1987, Mr. chamber we stand in today is a reflection of helps explain her health and fitness to this Long was named Chief of the Albany Police the success of VRA, seen in the election of day. Mrs. Pough is a caring friend and co- Department, becoming the city’s first black po- dozens of Members of Congress who come worker. Her propensity to routinely feed her lice chief. He held this post until he retired in from these very communities. colleagues makes me disappointed that I 1994. A year ago today, however, the successes never had the opportunity to work with her. In During his nearly thirty-year career with the of VRA became endangered when the Su- addition, she regularly supported her cowork- Albany Police Department, Chief Long served preme Court ruled in a controversial 5–4 deci- ers’ accomplishments with parties to recognize the citizens of Albany, Georgia with devotion sion that the coverage formula in Section 4(b) birthdays and promotions as well as led the and distinction. Responsible for ensuring the of the Act, which had been used to determine annual Black History celebration. safety and protection of the residents of Al- the states and political subdivisions subject to Outside of work, Mrs. Pough is an avid bany, Chief Long proved to be a strong and Section 5 preclearance, was unconstitutional. bowler with an average of 133. Impressively, revered leader. A great number of challenges As a result of the Court’s opinion in Shelby, she has already bowled 200 twice this year came with a position of this caliber, exacer- the right to vote for millions of Americans, in- alone. These scores are especially notable bated by the lingering effects of segregation cluding my constituents in Houston and Harris given her distinctive bowling stance, bowling and racial tension. Chief Long met these chal- County, are now endangered. Immediately while down on one knee. She is an active lenges head-on with steadfast humility and after the high court’s ruling, the State of Texas member of Living Word Christian Center strong moral fiber. announced that it would put into immediate ef- where she adds her beautiful voice to the Chief Long was a member of Mt. Zion Mis- fect a voter ID law that had been previously choir and shares her bowling talents with the sionary Baptist Church for over fifty years and blocked by a federal court because the state bowling team. served on the Deacon Board. He was also a law’s restrictions target the very communities In closing, I join with the friends of Essie member of numerous community organiza- that are meant to be protected under Section Pough and her 8 children, 19 grandchildren, tions, the most notable being the Board of Di- 5. 25 great grandchildren, and 6 great great rectors for the Boys and Girls Club of Al- Congress must act. The right to vote for all grandchildren in celebrating her retirement on bany—East Albany Unit. He sponsored the is at the very heart of our democracy. April 30, 2014, after 46 years of public service. membership for many children over the years Bipartisan legislation, the Voting Rights I recognize Mrs. Pough’s dedication to her so that they could have a support system in Amendment Act, has been introduced in this community and state as well as convey my the community to encourage them to realize Congress that would provide a new coverage deep appreciation for her service. I am hon- their full potential. formula based on current problems in voting ored to celebrate the achievements of Mrs. Shirley Chisholm once said that, ‘‘Service is and directly respond to the high court’s con- Pough and am hopeful for a prosperous and the rent that we pay for the space that we oc- cerns. active retirement.

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Dyer’s campaign and an active political fund- tribute to the life of Anthony N. Tonsich, the Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the raiser and supporter. John was also an advo- son of Croatian immigrants and a native of Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Author- cate for HIV and AIDS awareness. San Pedro who passed away on June 19, ity for their outstanding work and contribution John was seldom without his sense of 2014 with his loving family by his side. to our community. humor. He was a consummate entertainer Anthony always had an adventurous spirit. f wherever he was, whether it was talking to Whether he was sailing on his boat, Lady Bug customers as he styled their hair or raising II, or traveling around Europe, Anthony’s life MICHELLE WIE WINNING HER 1ST funds for a political candidate or charity. was constantly marked by movement. So it MAJOR came as no surprise when Anthony developed John died Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, after a a love for automobiles and spent over 45 HON. TULSI GABBARD ten-month battle with cancer. He was just 38 years in the car business without ever taking OF HAWAII years old. a sick day over the course of his career. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES John’s legacy lives on in Orlando through Anthony will most fondly be remembered for Thursday, June 26, 2014 The Barber Fund which he founded while un- the lasting impact that he had on his family, dergoing intense cancer treatment. John friends, and community. He enlisted in the Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor touched many lives and will be remembered Army and served as a drill instructor until a local Hawaii girl who has stormed the world as someone who spent his time on Earth mak- 1952, helping new recruits become accus- stage of golf, and made our state proud as we ing our community a better and more beautiful tomed to military life. Yet Anthony’s ability to have watched her grow and achieve. On Sun- place. lead by example did not end when he took off day, Honolulu-born Michelle Wie won the U.S. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Barber; the uniform in 1952. He continued to inspire Women’s Open, her first major in a long ca- his grandmother, Nancy Arnold; his sister, others through his generous spirit, warm per- reer that began on the lush golf courses of Nancy Barber; his sister and brother-in-law, sonality, and extraordinary work ethic. He Oahu. Robin and Ron Branch, and their children, The daughter of South Korean immigrants, served as a role model for people in San Ellie, Steve, and Bobby Branch; his aunt and Michelle started golfing at age four and by age Pedro, especially his eight beloved grand- uncle, Fran and Dan Arnold, Jr.; and his aunt, 10 became the youngest qualifier ever at the children and his three children: Anthony, Su- Carol Booth. zanne, and my dear friend Nick. USGA Women’s Amateur Public Links Cham- Mr. Speaker, I ask that all members of the pionship. In 2007, she graduated from I am proud to honor the memory of John House join me in a moment of silence to com- Punahou School on Oahu. Edward Barber, during LGBT Pride Month. memorate the life and legacy of Anthony N. Whether pioneering her unique putting style Tonsich. or showing grace and determination under in- f tense media spotlight and pressure, Michelle f CONGRATULATING VETERAN RON has shown she is an athlete beyond her STOPPELMANN THE ALEXANDRIA REDEVELOP- years. MENT & HOUSING AUTHORITY Michelle, the people of Hawaii are cheering you on as you take your career to the next HON. JASON T. SMITH HON. JAMES P. MORAN level, and continue to represent our state and OF MISSOURI OF VIRGINIA the aloha spirit! Congratulations! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, June 26, 2014 RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- Thursday, June 26, 2014 TIONS OF JOHN EDWARD BAR- Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise BER recognize an outstanding organization in my today to congratulate veteran Ron district. The Alexandria Redevelopment & Stoppelmann and thank him for his service in Housing Authority (ARHA) was created by the HON. ALAN GRAYSON the United States Army. Stoppelmann has City of Alexandria under the authorization of OF FLORIDA shown his strength not only in the military, but Housing Authority Law, Chapter 1, Title 36 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES also in his daily life. Code of Virginia, in 1939, for the express pur- Ron Stoppelmann, an artillery mechanic pose of operating the Affordable Housing Pro- Thursday, June 26, 2014 during the Vietnam War, was able to save gram for low and moderate-income individuals Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in countless lives when he controlled a fire that in Alexandria. ARHA’s goal is to provide citi- honor of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and had begun after a propellant charge from an zens the ability to own a home or secure an Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month, to recog- artillery round exploded and spread to an am- affordable rental unit and improve the quality nize John Edward Barber. John was born to munition storage point. There was danger of of life for all Alexandrians. Nancy and Robert Barber on December 3, the fire reaching other storage units which ARHA commenced operations in Alexandria, 1972 in Winter Garden, Florida. John grad- would have caused the detonation of ammuni- Virginia in 1941. They built their organization uated from West Orange High School in 1991 tion as well as personal harm to staff at near- on a foundation that advocated the importance after spending a year in Germany on a Con- by facilities. At the risk of injury, he controlled of providing safe, decent, sanitary, and afford- gress-Bundestag Scholarship through AFS. the flames and prevented it from spreading able housing. They have grown into a stellar John then went on to study Political Science further. operation and are a leader in the development and Women’s Studies at the University of and management of mixed income housing in South Florida, graduating with a Bachelor of Due to his bravery, Stoppelmann has been Alexandria. Home equity, housing security, Arts in 1995. While in college, John and Sam recognized for several honors. Some of his and self-sufficiency are all important for Alex- Singhaus teamed up to perform as their drag achievements include the Vietnam Service andrians to ensure a high quality of life. ARHA characters, Tweeka Louise Weed and Miss Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, National empowers its clients in these areas by pro- Sammy, doing shows in Orlando and Tampa. Defense Medal, Army Commendation Medal, viding an array of supportive services that give John moved to Miami’s South Beach, then Bronze Star, and the Soldier’s Medal for Her- residents the opportunities needed to grow to Atlanta, before moving back to Orlando to oism in a Non-Combat Situation. independently. attend cosmetology school. He built a faithful Ron Stoppelmann has shown bravery and A healthy housing industry is important to following as a hair stylist, working most re- strength in many situations and I know those the economic development of the City of Alex- cently at Vamp Hair Salon in Orlando’s Thorn- traits will continue to be with him in his future andria. It provides families with affordable ton Park neighborhood. He was voted Favorite endeavors. I wish him all the best.

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Dr. Junker is survived by his wife OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, June 26, 2014 Ginnie Junker; children Evan Junker, Melissa IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise Depew and Bryce Combs; stepchildren Daniel today to congratulate my dear sister and her and Andy Katt; grandchildren Megan and Thursday, June 26, 2014 loving husband on their 44th wedding anniver- Bryan Depew, Isabella Combs, and Riley and Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise sary. Mr. and Mrs. Taofi and Masinaatoa Holden Katt; and brother Eugene Junker. today to recognize and offer my personal con- Magalei were married on June 27, 1970, and Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. were later sealed in the Laie Hawaii Temple of Junker’s family, as well as our continuing grat- gratulations to the 2014 graduating class of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day itude to individuals such as Dr. Junker willing the Latin American School of Medical Saints for time and all eternity. to dedicate their lives to honorable service and Sciences. They have all traveled a long way to Taofi and Masinaatoa Magalei are the proud an exceptional career devoted to defending earn Medical Doctorates in Havana, Cuba. parents of four children—Michele, Taofi Jr., the nation. He is a critical reminder to us all These dedicated doctors overcame im- Kristal, and Nainoa. They are also blessed of the importance of our civil service work- mense hurdles to complete their medical edu- with six beautiful grandchildren—Sanaa force. We should never forget that while the cations. They not only had to face six years Filiaga, Tyler Magalei, Ariana Magalei, Michele military defends us all, it is our civil servants away from home, but also had to pursue their Magalei, Eternity Filiaga, and Tre Magalei— who work, often unseen and unrecognized, to education in Spanish after attending a 12- and they expect more grandchildren to come. support and defend our military. week intensive language program. They had Mr. Taofi Magalei, Sr. is now retired after f working for more than 40 years with combined to complete their studies cut off from their service at Continental Airlines, BYU-Hawaii, BROOKS ROBBING SOME, THE MAN families and uncertain about their futures due and the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie. WITH THE GOLDEN HEART AND to the draconian Cuban embargo that con- Mrs. Masinaatoa Magalei is also now retired GLOVE, A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF tinues to threaten this excellent program. after working 23 years as a school teacher, THE HALL OF FAME THIRD After a visit to Cuba in 2000, I was proud to counselor, and Vice Principal. BASEMEN BROOKS ROBINSON OF have helped initiate the scholarship program, As they celebrate their 44th wedding anni- THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES along with the other members of the Congres- versary, I wish my sister and her husband sional Black Caucus. I am also proud to take endless years of wedded bliss. I thank them HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER advantage of this incredible opportunity to for their love and support for all these years, OF MARYLAND bring access to healthcare back to those who and I convey my love to them and their family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on this very special occasion. I pray that the need it most. Thursday, June 26, 2014 Lord continues to bless them and their family The 2014 graduating class includes 20 stu- forevermore. Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Ms. Speaker, I submit the following poem by Albert Carey dents from the United States, bringing the total f of young physicians to 104 who are either Caswell. completing residencies or practicing medicine TRIBUTE TO DR. BOBBY JUNKER BROOKS ROBBING SOME, THE MAN WITH THE in underserved areas of the United States. GOLDEN HEART AND GLOVE These students should be recognized not only HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO On fields of green, OF TEXAS there is but one position seen! for the many challenges they had to over- Where, there’s such hell to pay! come, but also for their dedication to service. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Because, third base is such the place . . . The Cuban government devoted scholar- Thursday, June 26, 2014 Where only those of courage play! ships, covering tuition, dormitory room and That hot corner, Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise where on any pitch you’re a goner . . . board, and textbooks, to students from the today to pay tribute to an exceptional Navy As lasers come screaming at you every day! United States who are willing to commit to scientist and civil servant. Dr. Bobby Junker, a Where with each and every pitch, serve in medically underserved communities. native of San Antonio, TX, died June 14, 2014 this could be it. ‘‘D’’ Day! This expensive and humane gesture allows after a long illness. Dr. Junker came to the Because it’s just the place, students, who might otherwise not have the Washington, DC area in 1977 after accepting where instincts and quickness and speed come into play! resources to pursue medical degrees in the a position with the Office of Naval Research (ONR), where he remained for his entire 37 Where, those faint of heart, United States, to become doctors and to serve do not so wish to take stay! the uninsured and underinsured who too often year career. At the time of his retirement in And it takes a special man, fall through the cracks of our for-profit May 2014, he served as Department Head for to command the courage to play! Command, Control, Communications, Com- healthcare industry. It also reduces the con- With but only micro seconds to so react in puters, Intelligence, Surveillance and Recon- time, cern that health care for all is not attainable naissance for ONR. to stay intact and steal the game away! because there are not enough doctors to meet Dr. Junker was a 1965 alum of the Univer- Who said that crime does not pay? the need. sity of Southwestern Louisiana, as well as the Because in Baseball, It is my hope that what these doctors have University of Texas at Austin, where he re- for stealing big bucks you will get paid! And that’s something that Brooks has done achieved will not only bring desperately need- ceived both his Master’s degree (1967) and both night and day! ed healthcare to the underserved, but will also Doctorate in Chemistry (1969). Among the nu- ROBBING SOME, serve as an example to the healthcare indus- merous awards Dr. Junker received over his THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN HEART AND try, the American people and the members of distinguished career, he has been awarded GLOVE! Congress, that healthcare is a basic human the Navy’s Superior Civilian Service Award And with his glove and hi bat has done such harm! right, not a privilege. twice (1985 and 2011), the Presidential Rank of Meritorious Executive three times (1989, Proving to all, On behalf of California’s 13th Congressional 1999 and 2008) and the Presidential Rank of that in Baseball crime really does pay! For he has pulled off many more heists in District, I salute the graduates of the Latin Distinguished Executive once (2003). He was American School of Medical Sciences. I look broad day light than Capone they say! also a life member of the American Physical Yea, Brooks should be doing hard time . . . forward to seeing all that you accomplish and Society, Sigma Xi and Senior Executives As- for all those crimes of stealing hits so away! I wish you all the very best in your future en- sociation. He is most remembered as a vision- For this is a story, deavors. ary and brilliant leader in the field of science all about Arkansas glory . . .

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As he made Earl Weaver a true believer, ‘‘protect the Congress, its legislative proc- Brooks Robbing Some, and get down on his knees here and thank The Man With The Golden HEART and God for Brooks and pray! esses, Members, employees, visitors, and fa- GLOVE Here’s to you Mr. Robinson, cilities from crime, disruption, or terrorism.’’ Who history has so made! and what to Baltimore you so gave! Because of the selflessness and dedication of Because upon these fields of green . . . And Oh that dynamic duo, Officer Adams and the Capitol Police, Mem- no greater third baseman has so been seen! that other Robinson who so who ‘‘O’’, bers of Congress are able to have peace of With his soft hands and cannon arm to win who were like Batman and Robin all the mind while fulfilling our constitutional respon- the day! rage! sibilities. We owe so much to the officers of As he so took command on each and every And Brooks, in baseball you stood at the this special force who devote their lives to pro- play! very top, When, charging the bunt . . . as ‘‘O’’ miles apart from all the others . . . tecting those who make the laws of our great he was always on the hunt for that put out yup! nation as well as those who work in and visit or double play! But the greatest thing about you Brooks, the magnificent halls and grounds of our Cap- With that bare hand grab, is your heart of kindness for others would itol. as was his to have all in perfection’s way! not stop!! Officer Adams’s service to his country is but An when all was so said and done, For you always so find the time, a small testament of the high caliber of char- his arm was so equipped with a golden to us all so remind of your greatest part! acter that he embodies. He is passionate, gun... And that kindness in the game of life, Of the caliber from which he could throw la- dedicated and highly efficient and adheres to is where it all so starts, is but surely the the highest standards of moral values. Officer sers from! greatest play in any ball park! And Brooksy Babe could even throw out Su- Yea number 5, in the game of baseball . . . Adams regards his mission on Earth as being perman, this one! you will forever stay alive until the end of a provider and protector—two roles I have wit- Even impressing James Bond and making days! nessed him perform admirably throughout his Chuck say, For you were The Very Best, professional and personal life. ‘‘go to war Miss Murphy’’ On each and every and nothing less they will say! On a personal note, I would like to thank Of- day! As you so showed us all The Oriole Way, ficer Adams not only for his distinguished And with his reactions so all in time, all in your time! it was but a crime the way Brooks so stole service, but also for his friendship and guid- ‘‘Yea Brooks like a vacuum cleaner you ance. It gave me great peace of mind to know all those hits away! sucked all of those balls up for outs Making it look so very easy’’ too WAY . . . each day! that I could call on Officer Adams, day or WAY’’. . . WAY!’’! And you were such a thief beyound belief in night, in Washington or at home in Georgia, And bringing them to their knee’s each and every way! and he would go to great lengths to assist me everyday! Who but on fields of green, in whatever I needed. Because no matter who the batter, robbing some on each and every day!! Officer Adams has certainly excelled in all they’d all come back to the dugout in a lath- Now here’s to you Mr. Robinson, er cursing his name they! areas of his life, but none of this would be and what to this game of Baseball and Balti- Brooks Robinson . . . the latter! possible without the love and support of his more you so gave! And this Man, wife and his family. And that’s why in The Hall of Fame as The who in The Hall of Fame now so stands . . . Mr. Speaker, today I ask my colleagues in Greatest whose ever played! was also equipped with a bat of such power the United States Congress to join me in ex- to make em pay! f tending our sincerest appreciation and best As it all so began on those fields of green, IN RECOGNITION OF CAPITOL PO- wishes to Officer Shafton T. Adams upon the a catch with Mom and Dad had they . . . occasion of his retirement from a stellar career And then on that first opening day! LICE OFFICER SHAFTON T. As that dream to play he so made! ADAMS of thirty years with the United States Capitol As a child, Police. as he so wished the while! HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. f To make it to The Big Leagues one day! OF GEORGIA With that great Brooksy smile! GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY From Little Leagues to High School ball . . . IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And some college calls and wants you to Thursday, June 26, 2014 HON. FRANK R. WOLF play... Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF VIRGINIA Until, that fateful draft day . . . IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and now your out on your way! today to pay tribute to a great friend and out- To The Big Leagues, To The Pro’s . . . standing public servant, Officer Shafton T. Thursday, June 26, 2014 something that few of us will ever know! Adams, of the United States Capitol Police, for Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, as you know, I Until, finally then you get that one golden his distinguished service to Congress and the have introduced legislation to reestablish the chance, United States of America. On June 30, 2014, public holiday for George Washington’s Birth- to so advance on your first opening day! Officer Adams will be retiring from the U.S. But, for most of us these dreams die hard day from the third Monday of February to the they say! Capitol Police after thirty outstanding years of actual date of Washington’s birth on February So surely now, service. 22. I have long admired President Washington no one can so claim no doubt! Officer Adams, a Washington, D.C. native, and have found inspiration in public service No greater Third Baseman has ever come our attended Southeastern University and the Uni- from studying his life. Few know that his first way! versity of the District of Columbia. He began political office was representing Winchester, As Brooksy Babe made it to the ‘‘O’’s! his duty assignments as a Capitol Police Offi- Virginia, in the Virginia House of Burgesses. I For in all of those boys of summer, cer in 1984. Throughout his career, he re- am proud to say Winchester is in the 10th no other man with such golden hands and ceived numerous honors, including a Certifi- glove here . . . Congressional District of Virginia. and kind heart has so played! cate of Merit and a Life Saving Award. He has Earlier this month I spoke to the third grade With all his basic instincts, earned certifications in advanced specialized classes at Waterford Elementary School in history Brooks Robinson so made! fields including Hostage Negotiations, Fire- Loudoun County. When I brought my effort to Like a vacuum cleaner, arms Instructor and Armorer, Hazardous Mate- move the holiday back to President Washing- to batters no one was any meaner stealing rials Technician, CPR Instructor and Field ton’s actual birthday the children cheered. all of those hits away! Training Officer. Then their teachers asked what their students And Oh that arm which did such harm, In 2004, Officer Adams began working as a could do help get the legislation passed. that would even make Superman alarmed! Physical Security Specialist. In this capacity, I want to enter into the RECORD a resolution As ‘‘Aint the beer cold’’ as Chuck would say! And as a Batter he was just as Phatter . . . he researched, maintained and educated staff drafted and signed by all the students in the Hitting tatters and for average as he gath- on all facets of physical security and equip- class that says that George Washington’s ered everyday! ment. He created vulnerability assessment re- Birthday should be observed on February 22, As he was Mr MVP, ports for Members of Congress and rec- rather than the third Monday in February each during the season and The World Series . . . ommended risk mitigation. In doing so, he en- year. The complete resolution reads:

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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CONGRESSMAN official observance of George Washington’s support for him as he was unanimously WOLF’S BILL TO MAKE FEBRUARY 22 THE OF- Birthday on February 22, the actual date of elected as president of the Constitutional FICIAL HOLIDAY OF GEORGE WASHINGTON’S his birth 282 years ago. We at Mount Vernon Convention and to two terms as our new na- BIRTHDAY enthusiastically support this important leg- tion’s first president. As you know, the We are gathered today in third grade at islative effort! unanimous election of a President of the Waterford Elementary School, in historic As you are well aware, the Mount Vernon United States has never occurred since. Waterford within the County of Loudoun, in Ladies’ Association was created to save A true celebration of Washington’s birth- the Commonwealth of Virginia, to affirm George Washington’s home from potential day would encourage Americans to reflect on Congressman Wolf’s proposed bill to honor ruin and maintain this priceless landmark the distinguishing qualities of his leadership. George Washington, and for the good of the American people. We have For example, Washington was willing to sac- We have learned of Congressman Wolf’s worked tirelessly for more than 150 years to rifice the life he loved at Mount Vernon time initiative to celebrate the significance of keep Washington’s extraordinary legacy and time again when he was called to serve President Washington’s birth to the birth of alive, and we accomplish this solely through his country. Perhaps more than anyone in our nation, honoring his unparalleled role in private donations—we do not accept any gov- American history, he understood and valued American History; instilling in the American ernment funds. Just last year, we opened the patriotic duty. people a deeper desire to learn more about Fred W. Smith National Library for the Another admirable trait was his willing- this great man: Study of George Washington which offers a ness to give up power. In a time when great Whereas, as General and Commander in remarkable new platform to expand our leaders were marked by their ability to gain Chief of the Continental Army, Washington scholarship and educational outreach for and keep as much power as possible, George led the Patriots to victory in the Revolu- visitors both on the estate and online. We Washington willingly stepped down as the tionary War. Absent this, the United States strongly believe that a true patriotic cele- Commander in Chief of the Continental may have never been born, and bration of Washington’s birthday would help Army as well as after his second term as Whereas, following his dreams of a free and return George Washington to a place of president. He could have been elected again democratic country, Washington refused to prominence in our national consciousness—a and again, but his peaceful transition of become a king and refused to serve more goal for which we have been striving for power demonstrated that democracy really than two terms as president. He pioneered many years. worked and established a new definition of the qualities of our government that helped Today several states, the media, adver- power. He truly believed in the concept of to establish clear roles of its leaders by es- tisers, and the general public have aban- liberty where the power rested with the peo- tablishing a system of checks and balances, doned recognition of Washington’s birthday ple. What an important lesson even for the and and replaced it with a commercial ‘‘shopping leaders of today! Whereas, Washington’s efforts and actions holiday’’ that leaves American history, he- The celebration of George Washington’s led to the design and construction of our roes, and patriotism by the side of the road. Birthday on February 22 will help return the capital city. Washington, himself, laid the The holiday was far more meaningful when Father of Our Country to his position as cornerstone of our U.S. Capitol, and it revolved around George Washington and ‘‘First in War, First in Peace, and First in Whereas, our first and one of the greatest schools and families focused on Washington’s the Hearts of his Countrymen,’’ as Light- presidents, was president of the Continental sterling example of character and leadership. Horse Harry Lee said so many years ago. Congress, a key author of the Constitution, Americans should learn from example and George Washington’s sterling example of and an instrumental force in uniting the celebrate and appreciate our heroes. Our character and leadership provides the oppor- thirteen colonies, and Founding Fathers and subsequent leaders tunity to refresh and inspire our country as Whereas, Washington was the ONLY presi- were surely clear on this point. President we face formidable challenges both at home dent unanimously nominated for that office John F. Kennedy stated, ‘‘History is the and abroad. by the electoral college for both his first and means by which a nation establishes its Thank you again for your efforts in intro- second terms, and sense of identity and purpose.’’ President ducing H.R. 681. The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Whereas, Washington, a man of incredible Harry Truman emphasized this point as well Association stands behind you in this patri- vision, freed his own slaves in his will, fore- when he said, ‘‘The only thing new in the otic pursuit. shadowing an identical outcome nation-wide world is the history you don’t know.’’ Sincerely, on September 22, 1862, and Restoring the official celebration of Wash- CURTIS G. VIEBRANZ, Whereas, George Washington, the father of ington’s birthday would be a great place to President. start. We look forward to the day when, once country, is admired and honored by all who My legislation is not without precedent. In know the significance of his contributions. again, February 22 is marked by patriotic Now, therefore, be it resolved to pass H.R. festivities and lessons about George Wash- 1975, Congress amended the Uniform Mon- 681: to amend title 5, United States Code, to ington which can teach and inspire American day Holiday Act and President Gerald R. Ford provide that Washington’s Birthday be ob- leaders of today and tomorrow. signed legislation into law returning the annual served on February 22, rather than the third As our nation’s foremost founding father, observance of Veterans Day from the fourth Monday of February of each year. Washington is relevant to each new genera- Monday in November to its original date of Be it further resolved to tell Congressman tion because his prominent character November 11, beginning in 1978. The restora- Wolf how much his inspiration, wisdom, de- traits—undaunted courage, unabashed patri- tion of the observance of Veterans Day to No- termination, and unfailing support for hon- otism, reasoned judgment, a profound sense oring George Washington means to us; and of civic responsibility, and a deep, selfless vember 11 not only preserves the historical how grateful we are or his service. commitment to country—never go out of significance of the date, but helps focus atten- Respectfully Submitted: Riley E. White, style. Educating the children of America tion on the important purpose of Veterans Day Paige E. Wenham, Clay Ash, Kierstin G. about the life and leadership of George Wash- as a celebration to honor America’s veterans Culp, Reggie Norton, Matt Chmielewski, ington is an important investment in the fu- for their patriotism, love of country, and willing- Jackson Allgood, Aiden Akers, Kevin Beach, ture of our nation. ness to serve and sacrifice for the common Ava Fahrner, Luke Jenkins, Connor Thur- Your efforts are particularly important be- good. ston, Joseph T. Ravese, Barrett Ralston, cause as noted author and keynote speaker Haley Oliver, Maxwell Twyford, Ava Mumaw, at our Library’s opening ceremonies David There is a reason the birthday of President Charlotte Fiorentino, Emma Vest, Lily McCullough has said many times, we are George Washington is the only legal federal Kelly, Cole Gormont, Claire Thurston, Ian T. ‘‘raising a generation of historically illit- holiday observed for a president of the United Watson, Susan H. Verdin Teacher, Stephanie erate children.’’ Surveys and focus groups States. He is called the ‘‘father of our country’’ R. Wang, Wynn Drenning, Blake Earles, validate this problem and show that most because he is without compare in our nation’s Luke Malonis, Henry E. Dinger, Cash Croft, Americans recognize the face of Washington history. Washington’s Birthday has been cele- Grace Gavlinski, Madeline Shea, Collin on their dollar bills, but they don’t know brated since the final days of the Revolu- Price, Anthony Alfaro, Corey Schaeffer, and much about him. This is a real cause for con- tionary War. French and American troops pa- Evelyn B. Hale Teacher, cern about the future of our nation It is our The third graders at Waterford Elementary duty and privilege to teach today’s young raded through Newport, Rhode Island, in 1781 aren’t alone in their support of H.R. 681. people about George Washington’s leadership and celebrations were held in Richmond, Vir- Two-time Pulitzer Prize winning history au- with the hope that they will follow in his ginia, in 1782. Organized by French General thor David McCullough, Washington histo- footsteps. Enactment of your legislation Rochambeau and others who knew him per- rian Ron Chernow, historians Peter would go a long way toward emphasizing the sonally, these celebrations drew special atten- Henriques and Richard Bookhiser and schol- importance of remembering the Father of tion to the bravery, courage, leadership and ar and history professor Gordon Wood also Our Country. perseverance of the Revolutionary War hero. We are inspired in countless ways by support the bill, as does George Washing- From the beginning of our country, the impor- ton’s Mount Vernon Estate. On June 2, 2014, George Washington’s example as the indis- I received the following letter from Curt pensable man. He served as Commander in tance of this day has been recognized. As Viebranz, the president of Mount Vernon: Chief of the Continental Army through the President James Buchanan said in 1860, DEAR CONGRESSMAN WOLF: Thank you for eight long years of the War of Independence. ‘‘. . . when the birthday of Washington shall introducing H.R. 681 to restore the nation’s The people then showed their overwhelming be forgotten, liberty will have perished from

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James is sur- Sadly, the celebration of President Washing- f vived by his second wife, Barbara Finlayson- ton’s unparalleled role in American history has Pitts and his three daughters from a previous TRIBUTE TO JAMES PITTS been lost and I believe Congress has unwit- marriage, Linda Lee, Christie Hoffman, and tingly contributed to this lack of historical un- Beckie St. George as well as his former wife, derstanding by relegating Washington’s birth- HON. KEN CALVERT Nancy, six grandchildren and their families. I day to the third Monday in February to take OF CALIFORNIA extend my condolences to James’ family and advantage of a three-day weekend. It is time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friends; although James may be gone, the to change the focus of the holiday from cele- Thursday, June 26, 2014 light and goodness he brought to the world re- brating sales at the mall to celebrating the sig- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to main and will never be forgotten. nificance of President Washington’s birth and honor and pay tribute to James Pitts, who f the birth of our nation. I urge the House to passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014. As take up this bill and pass it. THE INTRODUCTION OF THE DIS- one of the key researchers in understanding TRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS f the dangers and repercussions of air pollution, AND PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE his contribution to the state of California, and RECOGNIZING THE DISTINGUISHED VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCEN- the world, will not be forgotten. James will be CAREER AND RETIREMENT OF TIVE PAYMENTS ACT truly missed, as a dynamic and passionate ad- DEMETRIS A. SAMPSON vocate, educator, mentor and friend. Six months after James was born in Salt HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Lake City on January 10, 1921 to Ester and OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OF TEXAS James N. Pitts, the family moved to Los Ange- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES les. It was not until James’ studies in high Thursday, June 26, 2014 Thursday, June 26, 2014 school at Manual Arts High School that he Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I intro- found his passion for chemistry. He took this duce the District of Columbia Courts and Pub- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. enthusiasm for science to the University of Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mrs. lic Defender Service Voluntary Separation In- California, Los Angeles, where he graduated centive Payments Act. The bill would make a DeMetris Sampson as she retires after 25 with a bachelor’s in chemistry in 1945 and a years of illustrious service from the Dallas- minor change to the authorities of the District doctorate in chemistry in 1949. Following his of Columbia Courts (D.C. Courts) and the based law firm, Linebarger Goggan Blair & graduation, James’ passion for teaching began Public Defender Service for the District of Co- Sampson, LLP. Ms. Sampson was the first Af- to take shape. In 1954, James began as a lumbia (PDS), placing these entities in the rican-American woman named as partner at founding professor at the University of Cali- same position as their federal counterparts for the firm, and she epitomizes the characteris- fornia, Riverside, focusing his research on fun- more effective management and operation. tics of a true servant-leader. It is often said damental photochemistry. James led the ef- that the best way to find yourself is to lose This bill would give the D.C. Courts and forts to establish the Statewide Air Pollution PDS authority to offer voluntary separation in- yourself in service to others. I dare to say that Research Center at the University of Cali- centive payments, or buyouts to their employ- DeMetris has found herself twice over. fornia, Riverside and served successfully as ees. Buyouts would allow the D.C. Courts and DeMetris Sampson has provided out- its director for eighteen years. standing community service throughout the James began his air pollution research in PDS to respond to their future administrative City of Dallas. She has displayed a constant the 1950s during a time when the nature and and budget needs. The sequester and other commitment to serving those whose life she dangers of smog were still unknown. Through budgetary pressures are a factor in the need has impacted through varied activities—from James’ findings, he was able to influence to offer employees who are eligible for retire- serving as president of the J.L. Turner Legal groundbreaking Southern California air policy ment the incentive to retire. The D.C. Courts Association and the Dallas Association of and clean air regulations that drastically im- and PDS would like the flexibility to extend Black Women Attorneys. She has been in- proved the state’s environmental health, and such offers to their employees. In particular, volved extensively with programs, such as the health of California residents. The re- many of the jobs that the D.C. Courts are try- Emerging Young Leaders and the Susan G. search carried out by his team provided much ing to fill require specialized skill sets and Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. of the scientific basis of California’s forward- buyout authority would help to make the ad- DeMetris Sampson is not only a leader; she thinking policies and regulations which have ministration and operations of the court more is a person of incredible intellect who pos- been widely adopted both nationally and inter- effective and efficient. The U.S. Government Accountability Office sesses the ability to build alliances with people nationally. Throughout his tenure, James also (GAO) has held that voluntary separation in- and groups from diverse backgrounds and managed to find time to co-author nearly four centive payments may be made only where varying interests. She is a lifetime member of hundred scientific works, and became such an statutorily authorized. While federal agencies the National Association for the Advancement authority in the scientific world that he was and federal courts have the statutory authority of Colored People, Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- constantly visited by scientists, politicians and to offer buyouts, PDS and the D.C. Courts ity, Inc. and the Trinity Chapter of Links, Inc. international leaders from around the globe. have not been expressly permitted to provide No matter the organization or affiliation, integ- His extensive work in this field earned him nu- these types of payments to their employees. rity has always been the central element of merous accolades from the United States PDS and the D.C. Courts seek the same Ms. Sampson’s work. She can always be Congress, the California State Assembly, the buyout authority in order to manage their counted on to do what is right. She is a cham- South Coast Air Quality Management District, workforce as budget conditions and needs pion of justice and offers a resounding voice the State Air Resources Board, and the Coali- for those who cannot speak for themselves. change. tion for Clean Air. I urge my colleagues to support this impor- Ms. Sampson has received numerous awards James Pitts was an energetic advocate who tant legislation. for her dedicated service, including the 2012 made a true difference in the state of Cali- Legacy of Service Foundation Award. fornia and through his efforts, he ultimately im- f Mr. Speaker, I can say with great pride that pacted the world for the better. As an educator MARYLAND 6TH DISTRICT COUNTY the City of Dallas is a better place because of at both University of California, Riverside and TEACHERS OF THE YEAR the dedicated and selfless service of DeMetris University of California, Irvine, his enthusiasm A. Sampson. Her unprecedented community for chemistry was contagious. James instilled HON. JOHN K. DELANEY involvement will impact the City of Dallas for many of his students with an unrelenting de- OF MARYLAND years to come. I want to extend a personal sire to improve the environment and prepared IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thank you, and a thank you on behalf of the these future generations of scientists to better wonderful people of the great City of Dallas. the world for many years to come. Thursday, June 26, 2014 Thank you DeMetris for your outstanding ex- James will always be remembered for his Mr. DELANEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ample. As you retire, you deserve to reflect incredible work ethic, generosity, contributions recognize and honor the following Teachers

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HIGHLIGHTS Senate agreed to S. Res. 494, relative to the death of former Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr. Senate S. 2449, to reauthorize certain provisions of the Chamber Action Public Health Service Act relating to autism, with Routine Proceedings, pages S4095–4191 an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Measures Introduced: Thirty-one bills and ten res- S. 2454, to amend title 17, United States Code, olutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2533–2563, to extend expiring provisions of the Satellite Tele- S. Res. 486–494, and S. Con. Res. 38. vision Extension and Localism Act of 2010, with an Pages S4153–54 amendment in the nature of a substitute. Page S4153 Measures Reported: Measures Passed: S. 2534, making appropriations for the Depart- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visi- ment of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending tors Enhancement Act: Senate passed S. 2076, to September 30, 2015. (S. Rept. No. 113–198) amend the provisions of title 46, United States Report to accompany S. 2244, to extend the ter- Code, related to the Board of Visitors to the United mination date of the Terrorism Insurance Program States Merchant Marine Academy, after agreeing to established under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act the following amendment proposed thereto: of 2002. (S. Rept. No. 113–199) Pages S4188–89 S. 2554, to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. (S. Reid (for Boozman) Amendment No. 3442, to Rept. No. 113–200) strike the requirement that the Commander of the S. 1104, to measure the progress of recovery and United States Transportation Command be a mem- development efforts in Haiti following the earth- ber of the Board of Visitors to the United States quake of January 12, 2010, with an amendment in Merchant Marine Academy and that a substitute the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 113–201) member of the Board be an officer of the United S. 1448, to provide for equitable compensation to States Transportation Command. Page S4188 the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Res- Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization ervation for the use of tribal land for the production Act: Senate passed S. 1799, to reauthorize subtitle A of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam, with an of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, after amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. agreeing to the following amendment proposed No. 113–202) thereto: Pages S4189–90 S. 1933, to impose sanctions with respect to for- Reid (for Coons) Amendment No. 3443, in the eign persons responsible for gross violations of inter- nature of a substitute. Page S4189 nationally recognized human rights, with an amend- ment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians: Senate 113–203) passed H.R. 2388, to take certain Federal lands lo- H.R. 3212, to ensure compliance with the 1980 cated in El Dorado County, California, into trust for Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of Inter- the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok national Child Abduction by countries with which Indians. Page S4190 the United States enjoys reciprocal obligations, to es- Cape May-Lewes Ferry 50th Anniversary: Senate tablish procedures for the prompt return of children agreed to S. Res. 490, commemorating the 50th An- abducted to other countries, with an amendment in niversary of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Page S4190 the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 113–204) D718

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Res. 492, congratulating ‘‘A journ until the next pro forma session: Monday, June 30, 2014 at 12 noon; and Thursday, July 3, 2014 Prairie Home Companion’’ on its 40 years of engag- at 1:30 p.m.; and that the Senate adjourn on Thurs- ing, humorous, and quality radio programming. day, July 3, 2014 until 2 p.m., on Monday, July 7, Page S4190 2014. Page S4191 Collector Car Appreciation Day: Senate agreed to Krause Nomination—Agreement: Senate resumed S. Res. 493, designating July 11, 2014, as ‘‘Collector consideration of the nomination of Cheryl Ann Car Appreciation Day’’ and recognizing that the col- Krause, of New Jersey, to be United States Circuit lection and restoration of historic and classic cars is Judge for the Third Circuit. Pages S4101–12 an important part of preserving the technological During consideration of this nomination today, achievements and cultural heritage of the United Senate also took the following action: States. Page S4190 By 57 yeas to 39 nays (Vote No. 215), Senate Relative to the death of former Senator Howard agreed to the motion to close further debate on the H. Baker, Jr.: Senate agreed to S. Res. 494, relative nomination. Page S4103 to the death of Howard H. Baker, Jr., former United A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- States Senator for the State of Tennessee. Page S4190 viding that at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, July 7, 2014, Senate resume consideration of the nomination, that Measures Considered: all post-cloture time be considered expired, and Sen- Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act—Agreement: Senate ate vote on confirmation of the nomination; and that continued consideration of the motion to proceed to no further motions be in order to the nomination. consideration of S. 2363, to protect and enhance op- Page S4191 portunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- shooting. Pages S4095–97 lowing nominations: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- By a unanimous vote of 93 yeas (Vote No. EX. viding that on Monday, July 7, 2014, upon disposi- 216), Stuart E. Jones, of Virginia, to be Ambassador tion of the nomination of Cheryl Ann Krause, of to the Republic of Iraq. Pages S4112, S4191 New Jersey, to be United States Circuit Judge for Jo Emily Handelsman, of Connecticut, to be an the Third Circuit, Senate resume consideration of the Associate Director of the Office of Science and Tech- motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, and nology Policy. Pages S4112–13, S4191 vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion Esther Puakela Kia‘aina, of Hawaii, to be an As- to proceed to consideration of the bill. Page S4191 sistant Secretary of the Interior. Pages S4112, S4191 Authorizing Leadership to Make Appoint- Karen Dynan, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. Pages S4112, S4191 ments—Agreement: A unanimous-consent agree- Vincent G. Logan, of New York, to be Special ment was reached providing that, notwithstanding Trustee, Office of Special Trustee for American Indi- the upcoming recess or adjournment of the Senate, ans, Department of the Interior. Pages S4112, S4191 the President of the Senate, the President Pro Tem- Robert Stephen Beecroft, of California, to be Am- pore and the Majority and Minority Leaders be au- bassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt. thorized to make appointments to commissions, Pages S4112, S4191 committees, boards, conferences, or interparliamen- tary conferences authorized by law, by concurrent ac- Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- tion of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate. lowing nominations: Christopher A. Hart, of Colorado, to be Chairman Pages S4190–91 of the National Transportation Safety Board for a Signing Authority—Agreement: A unanimous- term of two years. consent agreement was reached providing that dur- John W. Leslie, Jr., of Connecticut, to be a Mem- ing the adjournment or recess of the Senate from ber of the Board of Directors of the African Develop- Thursday, June 26, 2014, through Monday, July 7, ment Foundation for a term expiring September 22, 2014, Senators Levin and Carper be authorized to 2019. sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions. Madeline Cox Arleo, of New Jersey, to be United Page S4191 States District Judge for the District of New Jersey.

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Amos L. Mazzant, III, of Texas, to be United vation concluded a hearing to examine the state of States District Judge for the Eastern District of the United States travel and tourism industry, focus- Texas. ing on Federal efforts to attract 100 million visitors Robert Lee Pitman, of Texas, to be United States annually, after receiving testimony from Kenneth District Judge for the Western District of Texas. Hyatt, Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce, Inter- Robert William Schroeder III, of Texas, to be national Trade Administration; Michele T. Bond, United States District Judge for the Eastern District Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Af- of Texas. fairs; and Michael Stroud, Acting Assistant Secretary, 1 Coast Guard nomination in the rank of admiral. Private Sector Office, and John Wagner, Acting As- Routine lists in the Army, and Navy. Page S4191 sistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, Messages from the House: Page S4151 Customs and Border Protection, both of the Depart- Measures Referred: Page S4151 ment of Homeland Security. Measures Placed on the Calendar: BUSINESS MEETING Pages S4095, S4151 Committee on Finance: Committee began consideration Measures Read the First Time: Pages S4151, S4190 of an original bill entitled, ‘‘The Preserving Ameri- Enrolled Bills Presented: Page S4151 can’s Transit and Highways Act’’, but did not com- Executive Communications: Pages S4151–53 plete action thereon, and recessed subject to the call. Executive Reports of Committees: Page S4153 NOMINATIONS Additional Cosponsors: Pages S4154–56 Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: a hearing to examine the nominations of Alfonso E. Pages S4156–67 Lenhardt, of New York, to be Deputy Administrator Additional Statements: Pages S4146–51 of the United States Agency for International Devel- Amendments Submitted: Pages S4167–87 opment, and Marcia Denise Occomy, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Director of the Af- Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Page S4187 rican Development Bank, after the nominees testified Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S4188 and answered questions in their own behalf. Privileges of the Floor: Page S4188 Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. SEXUAL ASSAULT ON CAMPUS (Total—216) Pages S4103, S4112 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and Committee concluded a hearing to examine sexual adjourned, as a further mark of respect to the mem- assault on campus, focusing on working to ensure ory of the late Senator Howard Baker, in accordance student safety, after receiving testimony from Cath- with S. Res. 494, at 6:41 p.m., until 12 noon on erine E. Lhamon, Assistant Secretary for Civil Monday, June 30, 2014. (For Senate’s program, see Rights, and James L. Moore, Director, Clery Act the remarks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record Compliance Division, Office of Federal Student Aid, on page S4191.) both of the Department of Education; Emily Renda, University of Virginia, Charlottesville; John Kelly, Committee Meetings Know Your IX, Medford, Massachusetts; and Jane Stapleton, University of New Hampshire Prevention (Committees not listed did not meet) Innovations: Research and Practices for Ending Vio- lence Against Women, Durham. BUSINESS MEETING Committee on Appropriations: Committee ordered favor- BUSINESS MEETING ably reported (S. 2534) an original bill making ap- propriations for the Department of Homeland Secu- Committee on the Judiciary: Committee ordered favor- rity for fiscal year 2015. ably reported S. 2454, to amend title 17, United States Code, to extend expiring provisions of the Sat- U.S. TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY ellite Television Extension and Localism Act of Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- 2010, with an amendment in the nature of a sub- committee on Tourism, Competitiveness, and Inno- stitute.

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Rept. tributions of qualified conservation contributions, 113–493) that fosters STEM education in the South with an amendment (H. Rept. 113–494); Atlantic states by allowing colleges, universities and H.R. 3134, to amend the Internal Revenue Code historically black colleges and universities (with a of 1986 to allow charitable contributions made by preference to military veteran serving institutions of an individual after the close of the taxable year, but before the tax return due date, to be treated as made higher education) to partner with the Bureau of in such taxable year, with an amendment (H. Rept. Ocean Energy Management to train the next genera- 113–495); tion of geological and geophysical scientists to better H.R. 4619, to amend the Internal Revenue Code understand the oil, gas and other hydrocarbon poten- of 1986 to make permanent the rule allowing certain tial of the offshore South Atlantic; Pages H5787–88 tax-free distributions from individual retirement ac- Jackson Lee amendment (No. 9 printed in H. counts for charitable purposes, with an amendment Rept. 113–493) that establishes an Office of Energy (H. Rept. 113–496); Employment and Training to ensure that veterans, H.R. 4691, to amend the Internal Revenue Code women, and under-represented minorities are fully of 1986 to modify the tax rate for excise tax on in- included in the hiring and training efforts of the De- vestment income of private foundations, with an partment of the Interior’s energy planning, permit- amendment (H. Rept. 113–497); and ting, and regulatory agencies; Pages H5793–97 H.R. 4719, to amend the Internal Revenue Code Wittman amendment (No. 1 printed in H. Rept. of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the char- 113–493) that grants the Secretary of the Interior itable deduction for contributions of food inventory, the ability to add a lease sale area to a finalized 5 with an amendment (H. Rept. 113–498). Page H5816 year plan, as long as all of the National Environ- mental Policy Act requirements have been met on Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he that specific area within the last 5 years (by a re- appointed Representative Foxx to act as Speaker pro corded vote of 244 ayes to 172 noes, Roll No. 360); tempore for today. Page H5771 and Pages H5782–83, H5798–99 Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America Bishop (UT) amendment (No. 8 printed in H. That Works Act of 2014: The House passed H.R. Rept. 113–493) that prohibits the Secretary from 4899, to lower gasoline prices for the American fam- canceling, deferring or withdrawing any lease pre- ily by increasing domestic onshore and offshore en- viously announced to be auctioned based on public ergy exploration and production and to streamline comments received by the Department after the pub- and improve onshore and offshore energy permitting lic comment period has expired (by a recorded vote and administration, by a recorded vote of 229 ayes of 241 ayes to 173 noes, Roll No. 365). to 185 noes, Roll No. 368. Consideration of the Pages H5792–93, H5802–03 measure began yesterday, June 25th. Rejected: Pages H5772–H5805 Lowenthal amendment (No. 2 printed in H. Rept. Rejected the Bishop (NY) motion to recommit 113–493) that sought to strike section 10410 which the bill to the Committee on Natural Resources prohibits BOEM and BSEE from coordinating coast- with instructions to report the same back to the al and marine spatial planning under the National House forthwith with an amendment, by a recorded Ocean Policy (by a recorded vote of 179 ayes to 232 vote of 177 ayes to 235 noes, Roll No. 367. noes, Roll No. 361); Pages H5783–86, H5799H5800 Pages H5803–05 Capps amendment (No. 5 printed in H. Rept. Pursuant to the rule, an amendment in the nature 113–493) that sought to require the Secretary of In- of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Com- terior to notify all relevant state and local regulatory mittee Print 113–50 shall be considered as an origi- agencies and publish a notice in the Federal Register

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within 30 days after receiving any application for a Trading and Markets, Securities and Exchange Com- permit that would allow the conduct of any offshore mission. oil and gas well stimulation activities (by a recorded MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES vote of 183 ayes to 227 noes, Roll No. 362); Pages H5788–89, H5800–01 Committee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee held a Deutch amendment (No. 6 printed in H. Rept. markup on the following legislation: H.R. 2283, to 113–493) that sought to strike the provision that an prioritize the fight against human trafficking within action involving a covered energy decision shall take the Department of State according to congressional precedence over all other pending matters before the intent in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of district court (by a recorded vote of 188 ayes to 223 2000 without increasing the size of the Federal Gov- ernment, and for other purposes; H.R. 4347, to re- noes, Roll No. 363); Pages H5789–90, H5801 Blumenauer amendment (No. 7 printed in H. quire the Secretary of State to provide an annual re- Rept. 113–493) that sought to require companies port to Congress regarding United States Govern- holding leases, which allow them to drill on public ment efforts to survey and secure the return, protec- lands off-shore without paying a royalty, to renego- tion, and restoration of stolen, confiscated, or other- tiate those leases prior to bidding on new leases wise unreturned Christian properties in the Republic issued pursuant to Title I of this Act (by a recorded of Turkey and in those areas currently occupied by vote of 179 ayes to 229 noes, Roll No. 364); and the Turkish military in northern Cyprus; H.R. 4411, to prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from Pages H5790–92, H5801–02 DeFazio amendment (No. 10 printed in H. Rept. gaining access to international financial and other in- 113–493) that sought to authorize $10 million of stitutions, and for other purposes; H.R. 4640, to es- the revenue generated by the underlying bill for the tablish the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Com- Commodity Futures Trading Commission to use ex- mission; and H.R. 4653, to reauthorize the United isting authority to limit speculation in energy mar- States Commission on International Religious Free- kets (by a recorded vote of 189 ayes to 223 noes, dom, and for other purposes; H. Res. 435, calling on the government of Iran to fulfill their promises of Roll No. 366). Pages H5797–98, H5803 H. Res. 641, the rule providing for consideration assistance in this case of Robert Levinson, one of the of the bills (H.R. 4899) and (H.R. 4923), was longest held United States civilians in our Nation’s agreed to yesterday, June 25th. history; and H. Res. 588, concerning the suspension of exit permit issuance by the Government of the Recess: The House recessed at 10:53 a.m. and re- Democratic Republic of Congo for adopted Congo- convened at 11:02 a.m. Page H5798 lese children seeking to depart the country with Meeting Hour: Agreed that when the House ad- their adoptive parents; and H. Res. 562, expressing journs today, it adjourn to meet at 11:30 a.m. on the sense of the House of Representatives with re- Monday, June 30th. Pages H5805, H5814 spect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Senate Message: Message received from the Senate Moldova and support for Moldova’s territorial integ- today appears on page H5790. rity. The following bills and resolutions were ordered reported, as amended: H.R. 4347; H.R. 2283; H.R. Quorum Calls—Votes: Nine recorded votes devel- 4411; H.R. 4640; H.R. 4653; H. Res. 435; H. Res. oped during the proceedings of today and appear on 562; and H. Res. 588. pages H5799, H5800, H5800–01, H5801, H5801–02, H5802–03, H5803, H5804–05, H5805. COLLATERAL CONSEQUENCES There were no quorum calls. Committee on the Judiciary: Task Force on Over-Crim- Adjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and ad- inalization held a hearing entitled ‘‘Collateral Con- journed at 1:54 p.m. sequences’’. Testimony was heard from public wit- nesses. TECHNOLOGY FOR PATIENT SAFETY AT Committee Meetings VETERANS HOSPITALS Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Sub- OVERSIGHT OF THE SEC’S DIVISION OF committee on Research and Technology; and Sub- TRADING AND MARKETS committee on Oversight held a joint subcommittee Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Cap- hearing entitled ‘‘Technology for Patient Safety at ital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises Veterans Hospitals’’. Testimony was heard from held a hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight of the SEC’s Di- Chetan Jinadatha, Chief, Infectious Diseases, Central vision of Trading and Markets’’. Testimony was Texas Veterans Health Care System; and public wit- heard from Stephen Luparello, Director, Division of nesses.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12 noon, Monday, June 30 11:30 a.m., Monday, June 30

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: Senate will meet in a pro forma Program for Monday: The House will meet in pro session. forma session at 11:30 a.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Frankel, Lois, Fla., E1069 Rush, Bobby L., Ill., E1066 Gingrey, Phil, Ga., E1067 Austin, David, Ga., E1065 Bachmann, Michele, Minn., E1065 Grayson, Alan, Fla., E1068, E1070, E1072 Simpson, Michael K., Idaho, E1067 Capuano, Michael E., Mass., E1070 Green, Gene, Tex., E1071 Smith, Adam, Wash., E1068 Carter, John R., Tex., E1070 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E1071 Smith, Christopher H., N.J., E1065 Chabot, Steve, Ohio, E1066, E1072 Joyce, David P., Ohio E1071 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E1067 Long, Billy, Mo., E1068, E1070, E1072 Smith, Jason T., Mo., E1067, E1072 Cohen, Steve, Tenn., E1071 Luja´ n, Ben Ray, N.M., E1070 Tipton, Scott R., Colo., E1066, E1071 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E1069 Olson, Pete, Tex., E1068 Valadao, David G., Calif., E1069 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E1066 Poe, Ted, Tex., E1065, E1068

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