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E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 112 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 158 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2012 No. 86 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Monday, June 11, 2012, at 2 p.m. House of Representatives FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2012

The House met at 9 a.m. and was PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE tate the creation that comes from called to order by the Speaker. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman expanded energy development. f from Georgia (Mr. BARROW) come for- We have endured 38 straight months of higher than 8 percent unemploy- PRAYER ward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. ment. The fact that we are not fully The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick Mr. BARROW led the Pledge of Alle- benefiting from our energy resources J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: giance as follows: here at home is simply wrong. I urge God of the universe, thank You for this administration to follow our lead I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the giving us another day. in the House and support an energy Quicken our spirits so that we will United States of America, and to the Repub- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, policy that puts people back to work. know the blessings of living together in indivisible, with liberty and for all. unity and peace. We have our personal f f aspirations and ideas of what is best. CLOSING OF SNOOKY’S Grant that we might know the satis- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER RESTAURANT faction from sharing our common con- The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- cerns and experiencing the joy of mu- (Mr. BARROW asked and was given tain up to five 1-minute requests on tual accomplishment. permission to address the House for 1 Bless the Members of the people’s each side of the aisle. minute and to revise and extend his re- House with success in bringing fruition f marks.) to all efforts to work toward common Mr. BARROW. Mr. Speaker, I rise ENERGY POLICY THAT CREATES today to mourn the passing of an insti- solutions to the issues facing our Na- tion—solutions which seem so distant tution in my district—Snooky’s Res- in these days. (Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado asked taurant in Statesboro, Georgia. Forty- During the days of the coming week, and was given permission to address one years ago, Bruce Yawn opened a may the American people be able to the House for 1 minute and to revise family-style restaurant, along with his communicate their hopes for the ef- and extend his remarks.) father, Snooky Yawn. forts of their congressmen and -women. Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. For 41 years, Snooky’s wasn’t just a May they understand as well that a Speaker, today the oil and gas industry place to get some great Southern cook- unified nation is equally the work of in Colorado directly employs 50,000 peo- ing, it was a favorite gathering place each of us where we live. ple and supports over 190,000 jobs in our for the folks who call Statesboro home, May all that is done this day be for State. However, the Obama administra- and it was home away from home for Your greater honor and glory. tion has increasingly put up barriers tens of thousands of young people who Amen. that drive out energy development on came from all over the State of Geor- f Federal lands—a practice that dis- gia to attend Georgia Southern Univer- proportionately impacts job creation in sity. THE JOURNAL Colorado and other Western States. In fact, the Georgia Southern Univer- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- For this reason, my colleagues and I sity football program was practically ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- have introduced the Domestic Energy founded at Snooky’s, where the leg- ceedings and announces to the House and Jobs Act of 2012. My portion of this endary founding coach, Erk Russell, his approval thereof. bill will ensure responsible, steady, and was a regular. Coach Russell and his Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- reliable exploration of our abundant re- many friends and admirers would sit nal stands approved. sources every year, which will facili- around and talk about football, fishing,

b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor.

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Right, Dwight David Bruce Yawns of the land, for the con- to go to work and find a compromise Eisenhower was a Socialist? The U.S. tribution they make to our sense of that is going to fix this issue for 7 mil- Chamber of Commerce are Socialists? community. lion college students waiting for an an- The U.S. Chamber is adamantly op- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE swer all across America. posed to the Broun instruction. They The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. f say the Chamber strongly opposes the BASS of New Hampshire). The Chair PRESIDENT’S POLICIES HURTING Broun motion to instruct conferees and would remind Members and staff to AMERICA urges you to vote against this effort to slash funding for highways, transit and take their conversations outside the (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Chamber. safety programs. asked and was given permission to ad- He would take it zero—no new invest- f dress the House for 1 minute and to re- ment on October 1. vise and extend his remarks.) That’s bad for America. VERA, VOICE OF TEXAS Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was Mr. Speaker, there are too many Amer- f given permission to address the House icans out of work, and the President’s b 0910 for 1 minute.) policies only make things worse. There Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, each are fewer prime working-age adults in FIND THE LEAK, MR. PRESIDENT month I receive thousands of emails jobs than at any point in the two dec- (Mr. BROOKS asked and was given from my neighbors in Texas about ades prior to the start of the . permission to address the House for 1 issues that are important to them. By combining those who are not ac- minute.) Vera from Humble, Texas, wrote me tively seeking work, along with those Mr. BROOKS. Mr. Speaker, today I this: who are involuntarily working part- call on the White House to get off the ‘‘American manufacturers do their time, the real rate campaign trail, show leadership, do the part to improve the environment, and checks in at 14.5 percent. President’s job, and aggressively pur- United States manufacturing is the The President’s policies have led to sue the leakers of America’s state se- leader in developing clean tech- lower U.S. rankings on world indexes of crets. These leaks have ranged from nologies. Policymakers should look economic freedom and business oppor- implicating the United States in very cautiously at new government tunity. The President’s are Stuxnet, a computer virus that tar- programs that would expand environ- costing businesses billions. The EPA geted nuclear centrifuges in Iran, to re- mental rules or impose entirely new MACT rule alone will cost $9.6 vealing a detailed ‘‘kill list’’ for terror- regulatory regimes. The EPA’s actions, billion per year to the American con- ists targeted for assassination. Not such as those on ozone standards, sumer, according to the Agency’s own only do these leaks compromise Amer- chemical action plans, and cement estimates. ica’s efforts to preserve our national emission regulations will increase The President has stalled energy de- security, they teach our allies not to velopment on public lands, leaving us costs, destroy jobs, and undermine U.S. trust us. Look at the doctor who helped subject to foreign oil imports and high manufacturers’ ability to compete in the United States gather DNA gas . the global marketplace. Our position to locate Osama bin Laden. His reward? and our prosperity will not hold if Mr. Speaker there are 28 bipartisan bills awaiting Senate action. It is long His identity was revealed, and he faces American manufacturing continues to 33 years in a Pakistan jail. be the victim of overregulation. Con- past time for the President and the Senate to join with the House to in- Mr. Speaker, where is the outrage gress must commit to policies that en- from the White House about these sure America’s ability to compete and crease American jobs, opportunity, and competitiveness. leaks? It’s time for the President to to succeed.’’ plug the holes and protect America’s Mr. Speaker, Vera is right. Regu- f national security. lators need to quit putting American AMERICA’S TRANSPORTATION f businesses out of business because of SYSTEM INVEST IN AMERICA’S unnecessary, expensive overregulation. (Mr. DEFAZIO asked and was given INFRASTRUCTURE And that’s just the way it is. permission to address the House for 1 f minute.) (Mr. TONKO asked and was given Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, last permission to address the House for 1 UNLESS CONGRESS ACTS IN 22 night we debated the future of our na- minute and to revise and extend his re- DAYS tional transportation system. There marks.) (Mr. COURTNEY asked and was are two competing views. There are Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise given permission to address the House those of us who want to rebuild and today to implore my colleagues to for 1 minute.) build upon the Eisenhower legacy with abandon their my-way-or-the-highway Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, unless a national transportation system. And approach to the job-creating highway Congress acts in the next 22 days, the then there are those on the ultra-right bill currently in conference. We cannot rate for the subsidized Stafford who say the Federal Government afford to kick the can down the road student loan program is going to in- should not invest in the national trans- again. crease from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent. portation system. It should be devolved During the recent recession, 1.9 mil- Despite this approaching deadline, with to the States. lion jobs were lost in the construction over 7 million college students waiting Hey, we already tried that. This is sector. There are still about 1.4 million for an answer, what is the House GOP 1956. This is the brand spanking new unemployed construction workers. But leadership’s response? To send us home Kansas turnpike. Guess what? It ended reauthorizing a long-term highway bill, today for the ninth week of recess in a farmer’s field at the Oklahoma as is encouraged by the President, since last January. Despite the fact line because Oklahoma didn’t build would begin to fix this problem. that the Senate will be in session next their section until the Eisenhower plan In my district alone, 25 years ago, on week, and as was reported in the press passed and the Federal Government April 5, 1987, the Thruway bridge col- last night, a real bipartisan com- made the investment. They want to go lapsed at 10:50 a.m. on a Sunday morn- promise is going to be emerging. But, back to those good old days. That’s ing near Fort Hunter, New York. Ten of course, we won’t be able to act on it going to work really well. people died. They included three men

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Accordingly, the House resolved appropriations have been reduced by No can be put on the lives that itself into the Committee of the Whole 13.5 percent for the office accounts. were suddenly ended that very tragic House on the state of the Union for the That takes us back to 2008 levels, day, but their memory should serve as consideration of the bill (H.R. 5882) which is a substantial cut. a stark reminder that our failure here making appropriations for the Legisla- We have certainly led by example. has real, painful, life-taking con- tive Branch for the fiscal year ending We have tightened our belts. We have sequences. September 30, 2013, and for other pur- reined in spending, and I think we can Let’s move forward and invest in poses, with Mr. BASS of New Hampshire be proud of that. We also have lan- America’s infrastructure—to put con- in the chair. guage that allows Members, if they struction workers back on the job, to The Clerk read the title of the bill. don’t spend all of their office account, help businesses grow, and to keep our The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the they can reduce the national debt with drivers and truckers safe. bill is considered read the first time. their leftover funds. The Capitol receive about a f The gentleman from Florida (Mr. CRENSHAW) and the gentleman from $20 million increase. That will allow REMEMBERING JOSEPH WILLIAM California (Mr. HONDA) each will con- them to reduce the backlog in AUBIN AND THOSE WHO HAVE trol 30 minutes. that they have. It will also alleviate SACRIFICED FOR AMERICA The Chair recognizes the gentleman some of the shortfalls, because (Mr. HIMES asked and was given per- from Florida. this is a year where we have the two mission to address the House for 1 Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I national conventions and we also have minute and to revise and extend his re- yield myself such time as I may con- the inauguration. marks.) sume. The Congressional Budget Office re- Mr. HIMES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Ladies and gentlemen of the House, ceives a very slight increase to acquire note that this week U.S. Navy Techni- we bring before the House today the some much-needed equipment. cian Joseph William Aubin, a young 2013 appropriations bill for the Legisla- The Architect of the Capitol, which man of Bridgeport, Connecticut, had tive Subcommittee. This is a bill that we fund, actually receives the largest his name added to the Vietnam Memo- spends $3.3 billion, which is approxi- reduction, about a 10 percent reduc- rial Wall just down the way here 46 mately 1 percent less than last year. tion. The Architect brings to us a se- years after he died on a flight from the That’s a $33.4 million reduction from ries of projects that he would like to Philippines to Vietnam. This was a sol- last year. see funded. We can’t fund them all, but emn and happy occasion as we recog- I think all of us know that we are liv- we give priority to those that deal with nized one in a long line of millions of ing in difficult economic times in this health and safety issues because so men and women who have sacrificed for country. Taxpayers want to know that many people work in the Capitol com- us and for our country. when they send their to Wash- plex, so many visitors come here every But there’s a lesson in this event. ington it’s being spent wisely. We also year. There will come a moment, undoubt- know that government needs money to This subcommittee was concerned edly, when the young men and women provide services, but right now govern- about the fact that we don’t have the that are returning from Afghanistan ment needs something more. The gov- money right now to continue the reha- and Iraq seem as lost in the midst of ernment needs a sense of discipline to bilitation of the Capitol dome, that time as Joseph William Aubin does rein in spending. The government great symbol of freedom that we see today. So this is really about us, and needs a commitment to make sure that every day. We have spent $19 million to it’s always been about us. every task of government is accom- begin that rehabilitation project, and It’s about them working for our safe- plished and completed in a most effi- it’s about $100 million to finish that. ty, our liberty, and our values. And it cient and most effective manner, more I’m confident we’ll find the money very is about us to make sure that we, as so than ever before. shortly and complete that project. If you look at the Library of Con- people, don’t succumb to the fact that Our subcommittee took this philos- gress, they receive a very modest in- we drift, that memory fades, and that ophy to heart, and we had a series of hearings. We listened to the Agency crease. urgency is unsharpened. It is about us The Government Accountability Of- heads as they came before us and to make sure that 20 years from now fice, the so-called watchdog of this talked about their needs, their wants, we remember Joseph William Aubin Congress, they receive a slight increase their priorities. We considered all of and those like him who sacrificed. to allow them to add 21 new full-time that and made some very difficult, f equivalent personnel. That will allow some tough, but I think workable, deci- them to continue to write the reports LEGISLATIVE BRANCH sions that allow us to move forward. that they write that tell us whether APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2013 I would remind the Members that we’re spending the money wisely or GENERAL LEAVE over the last two cycles we have re- not. Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I ask duced spending on the Legislative unanimous consent that all Members Branch Subcommittee funding bill by b 0920 have 5 legislative days within which to almost 8 percent, and after we finish And I think it will allow them to revise and extend their remarks and in- this bill, we will have decreased spend- continue to meet the ever-increasing clude tabular and extraneous material ing by nearly 9 percent. demands that we, as Members, place on on H.R. 5882. So let me just give you all a sum- them. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. mary of the highlights of this bill. The Government Printing Office re- THOMPSON of Pennsylvania). Is there First and foremost, we fund the ceives a cut, again, for the third objection to the request of the gen- House of Representatives at $1.2 bil- straight year. They’re doing a much tleman from Florida? lion. That’s the same level as last year. better job of dealing with binding and There was no objection. It’s the same level that was requested printing of the information that they The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- by the House of Representatives. When provide for us. ant to House Resolution 679 and rule people say, ‘‘Well, why didn’t you re- So, in a nutshell, Mr. Chairman, that XVIII, the Chair declares the House in duce the House any further?’’ I would summarizes the bill. I want to be sure the Committee of the Whole House on remind Members that over the last two and say thank you to all the members the state of the Union for the consider- cycles we have reduced funding for our of the subcommittee, both the Demo- ation of the bill, H.R. 5882. own House by 10.5 percent. The Mem- crats and Republicans, for the work

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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2013 (H.R. 5B82) (Amounts in thousands) FY 2012 FY 2013 B11l vs. B11l vs. Enacted Request B11l Enacted Request

TITLE I - LEGISLATIVE BRANCH HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Expenses House Leadership Offices Office of the Speaker ...... 6,943 6,943 6,943 Office of the Majority Floor Leader ...... 2,278 2,278 2,27B Office of the Minority Floor Leader ...... 7,433 7,433 7,433 Office of the Majority Whip ...... 1,971 1,971 1,971 Offi'ce of the Mi nority Whi p ...... 1,525 1,525 1,525 Republican Conference ...... 1,573 1,573 1,573 Democratic Caucus ...... 1,554 1,554 1,554 Subtotal, House Leadership Offices ...... 23,277 23,277 23,277

Transition to Calendar Year Funding Office of the Speaker ...... 1,736 -1,736 Office of the Majority Floor Leader ...... 569 -569 Offi ce of the Mi nori ty Floor Leader ...... 1,858 -1,858 Office of the Majority Whip ...... 493 -493 Office of the Minority Whip ...... 3B1 -381 Republi can Conference ...... 393 -393 Democratic Caucus ...... 388 -388 Subtotal, Transition to Calendar Year Funding ... 5,818 -5,818

Members' Representational Allowances Including Members' Clerk Hire, Official Expenses of Members, and Official Mail Expenses ...... 573,939 573,939 573,939 Committee Employees Standing Committees, Special and Select ...... 125,965 126,365 125,965 -400 Co~mittee on Appropriations (including studies and investigations) ...... " ...... 26,666 26,666 26,666 .... _---_ .. _-_ .... --_ ...... _...... -_ ...... - .. - ..... - .. - .. -- .. - ... - .. --- .. ------Subtotal, Committee employees ...... 152,631 153,031 152,631 -400 Salaries, Officers and Employees Offi ce of the Cl erk ...... 26,114 22,370 22,370 -3,744 Offi ce of the Sergeant at Arms ...... 12,585 13,828 12,585 -1,243 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer ...... 116,782 116,782 116,782 Office of the Inspector General ...... 5,045 4,692 4,692 -353 Office of General ...... 1,415 1,415 1,415 Offi ce of the Chapl ai n ...... 179 i79 179 Office of the Parliamentarian ...... 2,060 2,060 2,060 Office of the Parliamentarian ...... (1,466) (1,466) (1,466) Compilation of of the House of Representati ves ...... (594) (594) (594) Office of the Revision Counsel of the House ...... 3,258 3,258 3,258 Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House ...... 8,814 8,814 8,814 Office of Interparliamentary Affairs ...... 859 859 859 Other authorized employees ...... 347 485 485 +138 Hi stor; an ...... 170 170 170 ...... _-_ ..... -_ ...... _...... _- -_ ...... _- .... __ ...... _-_ ...... ------Subtotal, Salaries, officers and amployees ...... 177,628 174,912 173,669 -3,959 -1,243

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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2013 (H.R. 5882) (Amounts in thousands) FY 2012 FY 2013 Bill vs. Bill vs. Enacted Request Bill Enacted Request

Allowances and Expenses Supplies, materials, administrative costs and Federal cl ai ms ...... 3,696 3.696 3,696 Official mail for committees, leadership offices, and administrative offices of the House ...... 201 201 201 Government contributions ...... 264.848 270,905 272,548 +7,700 +1,643 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery ...... 17,112 17,112 17,112 Transition activities ...... 1.722 4,125 4.125 +2.403 Wounded Warri or program ...... 2,500 2,175 2.175 -325 Office of Congressional Ethic ...... 1.548 1.548 1,548 111 sco11 aneous items ...... 760 760 760 .. --- ...... ---.- .. -- .. - .. -- ... - .... - ...... -- ...... - ...... ----_ ...... _...... Subtotal, Allowances and expenses ...... 292.387 300.522 302,165 +9,778 +1,643 ======Total, House of Representatives ...... 1,225.680 1.225.681 1,225,681 +1

JOINT ITEIIS Joint Economic Committee ...... 4,203 4,219 4,203 -16 Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. 1,237 -1,237 Joint Committee on Taxation ...... 10.004 10.004 10.004 Office of the Attending Physician lIedical supplies, equipment, expenses, and allowances. 3,400 3,433 3,467 +67 +34 Office of Congressional Accessibility Services ...... 1,363 1,367 1.363 -4 ======Total, Joi nt items ...... 20.207 19,023 19.037 -1.170 +14 CAPITOL POLICE Salaries ...... 277,133 303,132 297,133 +20,000 -5,999 General expenses ...... 63,004 70,637 63,004 -7,633 ======Total, Capitol Pol1 ce ...... 340.137 373,769 360,137 +20,000 -13,632

OFFICE OF COIIPLIANCE Sal ari es and expenses ...... 3.817 4,206 3,817 -389 CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE Sal ari es and expenses ...... 43.787 44,637 44,280 +493 -357 ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL General administration ...... 101.340 102,601 90,755 -10,585 -11,846 Capi tol buil di ng ...... 36.154 97.072 28,591 -7.563 -68.481 Capi tol grounds ...... 9.852 18,502 17 .152 +7.300 -1,350 House of Representatives buildings: House office buildings ...... 94.154 83.964 83,964 -10,190 House Historic buildings revitalization fund ...... 30,000 50,000 30.000 -20.000

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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2013 (H.R. 5882) (Amounts in thousands) FY 2012 FY 2013 Bill vs. Bill vs. Enacted Requ~st Bill Enacted Request

Capitol Power Plant ...... 132,229 127,533 118,016 -14,213 -9,517 Offsetting collections ...... -9,000 -9,000 -9,400 -400 -400 ------_ .. -- ...... _-_ ...... - Subtotal, Capitol Power Plant ...... , 123,229 118,533 108,616 -14,613 -9,917 Library buildings and grounds ...... 46,876 53,594 30,660 -16,216 -22,934 Capitol police buildings, grounds and security ...... 21,500 30,802 20,867 -633 -9,935 Botan'i c garden ...... 12,000 12,140 12,140 +140 Capitol Visitor Center: CVC Ope rat ions ...... 21,276 21,588 21,276 -312 ======Total, Architect of the Capitol ...... 496,381 588,796 444,021 -52,360 -144,775

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Salaries and expenses ...... 420,093 430,051 422,024 +1,931 -8,027 Authority to spend receipts ...... -6,350 -6,350 -6,350 ...... __ ...... _---_ .... -_ .... _----- ...... --- .. - .... - ...... _...... __ ...... Subtotal, Sal ar1 es and expenses ...... 413,743 423,701 415,674 +1,931 -8,027 Copyright Office, salar1es and expenses ...... 51,650 52,772 52,136 +486 -636 Author1ty to spend rece1pts ...... -35,513 -33,611 -33,611 +1,902 --_ ...... __ .... - -_ .... _-_ ...... - ...... _------.. -- .. _-_ ..... ---- .. - .. - ...... -- ...... Subtotal, Copyr1ght Office ...... 16,137 19,161 18,525 +2,388 -636 Congressional Research , salar1es and expenses. 106,790 109,205 107,668 +878 -1,537 Books for the blind and physically handicapped Salaries and expenses ...... 50,674 51,522 50,775 +101 -747 ======Total, Library of Congress ...... 587,344 603,589 592,642 +5,298 -10,947

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE Coggressional printing and binding ...... 90,700 83,632 83,632 -7,068 Office of the Superintendent of Documents, salar1es and expenses ...... 35,000 34,728 34,728 -272 Government Print1ng Off1ce Revolving Fund ...... 500 7,840 4,096 +3,596 -3,744 Total, Government Printing Office ...... 126,200 126,200 122,456 -3,744 -3,744 GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE Salaries and expenses ...... 533,600 550,551 544,120 +10,520 -6,431 Offsetting collections ...... -22,304 -24,318 -24,318 -2,014 ======Total, Government Accountability Office ...... 511,296 526,233 519,802 +8,506 -6,431 OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER Payment to the Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund ...... 10,000 10,000 1,000 -9,000 -9,000 JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Stennis Center for Public Service ...... 430 430 -430 -430 ======Grand total ...... 3,365,279 3,522,564 3,332,873 -32,406 -189,691 ======

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:39 Jun 08, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08JN7.006 H08JNPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE Insert graphic folio 100/3 EH08JN12.003 H3670 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 8, 2012 Mr. HONDA. Mr. Chairman, I yield as it is a way to increase transparency using technology, thereby tax- myself such time as I may consume. by allowing the public to easily payers millions. We’ve also worked to I am pleased we are considering the download and analyze government reduce spending on the production and fiscal year 2013 Legislative Branch ap- data. There are some concerns about printing of unnecessary publications, propriations bill. Chairman CRENSHAW cost and the ability to authenticate including an amendment offered by my has been collegial in the development the data that the language in the re- colleague, Mr. HARPER, to reduce the of this bill, and I appreciate his will- port tries to address. I think, however, number of copies of the U.S. Code ingness to accept our input throughout that these are relatively simple mat- printed for the House. the process. ters to overcome, as data is already With the support of the Appropria- The chairman’s mark before us funds being compiled in a format that can be tions Committee, we will further im- the legislative branch at $3.3 billion, a easily distributed, and technology sup- prove House technology through an ad- cut of 1 percent from fiscal year 2012, port staff has indicated that only a vancement of programs utilized by the and this does not include Senate items. simple procedure is needed to make the Law Revision Counsel and the Office of Even with a lower allocation, Chair- bulk data available. the Legislative Counsel that modernize man CRENSHAW was able to level-fund Furthermore, the GPO already em- and improve their capabilities. and even increase several areas impor- ploys an authentication standard for Utilizing new technologies, we will tant to the operation of the legislative its own accessible bulk data through continue to increase the accuracy and branch. The House, overall, is held flat its FDSys, or the Federal Digital Sys- accessibility of legislative proposals at $1.225 billion. The Capitol Police will tem, Web site that we could also uti- and changes to the U.S. Code. As the receive $360 million, a nearly 6 percent lize. people’s House, it is imperative we con- increase. The Congressional Budget Of- The House majority recently an- tinue to use technological innovations fice is funded at $44.3 million, at nounced that it will immediately cre- to foster transparency and provide our $493,000 above the fiscal year 2012 level. ate a task force, as described in this constituents with timely and accurate And the Government Accountability bill, to expedite a report and imple- information. Office is funded at $519.8 million—$8.5 mentation of public access to bulk leg- I’d like to thank the appropriators million, or nearly 2 percent, above fis- islative data. While I believe the time for their support in providing the re- cal year 2012. to implement this is now, I expect to sources necessary to enhance and While the levels are adequate for be included in these efforts as ranking streamline House operations and re- some agencies, the allocation required member of the subcommittee and a duce overall expenses. And later, when the subcommittee to propose no fund- longtime advocate since before 2009. we have an amendment on the floor ing to continue the rehabilitation of In conclusion, Mr. Chairman, I want that once again tries to make us go the Capitol dome, this Nation’s great to reiterate my appreciation for the symbol of democracy. This bill’s lack backward in our effort to get rid of chairman’s effort to work with my side of funding for this critical project is a waste produced in this House, I will of the aisle on issues where there was direct result of the House Republicans’ stand and oppose that. agreement. I am glad to see the con- unilateral decision to cast aside the We have had a successful program of gressional support Agencies, including funding levels agreed to under the converting waste to energy, one of the the Congressional Budget Office, the Budget Control Act. The majority’s de- most innovative programs in the entire Government Accountability Office, and cision required the Appropriations country. We’ve convinced the other the Congressional Research Service, Committee to absorb $19 billion in re- side of the Capitol, the Senate, to join are adequately funded. ductions across all of the bills. us. We have thousands of tons of waste One issue that I continue to be con- Mr. Chairman, I want to thank the now not going into landfills but being cerned about is the House General hardworking professional staff that has converted to clean energy, one of the Counsel’s of the discriminatory helped to craft this bill and assisted best examples of a technology that the Defense of Marriage Act, DOMA. With the subcommittee in a bipartisan man- EPA says is one of the cleanest in the the limited funding available for the ner over the course of the year: Liz country. We ought to be thankful for House of Representatives, I think there Dawson, Chuck Turner and Jenny that. We ought not to go backwards. are far more worthy uses of the pre- Kesiah on the majority side, along with We ought to understand. cious taxpayers’ resources than fund- Michael Kirlin with Chairman CREN- And in doing that, we have also given ing for outside counsel to de- SHAW’s personal office, and Shalanda best or better customer service to fend the highly controversial—and two Young and Danny Cromer on our side those who utilize the various res- U.S. district and a Federal ap- of the aisle, along with Ken Takeda taurants on the campus here in the pellate have ruled unconstitu- and Mark Nakamoto from my office. Capitol. Those are things that we tional—DOMA. I am concerned that Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance ought to be proud of and not be shy the scarce resources available to the of my time. about the successes that we have had. House will continue to be siphoned off Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I So I’ll still be here on the floor to in order to defend a law that continues yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from talk about one of those amendments, to be found unconstitutional in the California (Mr. LUNGREN), the chair- as we did just a year ago. man of the House Administration Com- courts. b 0930 I am privileged to represent Silicon mittee. Valley, the center of technological in- Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- Mr. HONDA. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 novation in this country. Since I joined fornia. I thank the gentleman for yield- minutes to the gentleman from Wash- the subcommittee, I have tried to push ing. ington, the distinguished ranking the House and other agencies to ex- Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of member of the Committee on Appro- plore technological solutions to issues H.R. 5882, the Legislative Branch Ap- priations, Mr. DICKS. such as transparency, evacuation man- propriations Act. As chairman of the Mr. DICKS. First of all, I would like agement, and data storage. Committee on House Administration, to pass along my appreciation to Chair- As you probably know, Federal agen- which oversees many of the agencies man CRENSHAW and to Ranking Mem- cies, including our own in the leg affected by these appropriations, I am ber HONDA for their willingness to work branch, can be slow to change and de- pleased we are continuing to uphold together in a very bipartisan manner. I velop new technologies. This is men- our pledge to reduce government also would like to commend the staffs tioned in the report, which includes spending, while providing the nec- of the majority and minority for their language on the issue of bulk-data essary security and support for each efforts in bringing this bill where we downloads of legislative information, Member to fulfill their constitutional are today. something I requested and secured lan- responsibilities. This bill’s allocation is just slightly guage about in this bill in fiscal year Since taking control of the House, below last year’s and is well within the 2009. we’ve worked diligently to identify and range of what would have been ex- This effort is now being championed eliminate wasteful spending and pected had the majority stuck to the by leadership on both sides of the aisle, streamline and improve operations by discretionary number agreed to in the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:22 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08JN7.007 H08JNPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE June 8, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3671 Budget Control Act. But for the most I also am grateful by you and your staff’s ices performed: Provided, That such amount part, this bill has been protected from willingness to engage on the issue of the se- shall remain available for such salaries and Ryan budget austerity. curity of our District Offices and our District expenses until December 31, 2014. Many programs and agencies impor- Staff. SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES tant to the operation of Congress have I am especially pleased by the inclusion of For compensation and expenses of officers been spared from harmful cuts. Sup- and employees, as authorized by law, report language I sponsored along with Rep- $173,669,084, including: for salaries and ex- port agencies, such as the Congres- resentative LATOURETTE directing the House penses of the Office of the Clerk, including sional Budget Office, the Congressional Sergeant at Arms, in coordination with the not more than $23,000, of which not more Research Service, and the Government United States Capitol Police, to develop a se- than $20,000 is for the Family Room, for offi- Accountability Office are all ade- ries of recommendations and best practices cial representation and reception expenses, quately funded, which will allow them on security features or enhancements for $22,370,252; for salaries and expenses of the to continue operating without further House District Offices to be made available to Office of the Sergeant at Arms, including the position of Superintendent of Garages and reductions in staff or services. How- new and returning Members prior to the start the Office of Emergency Management, and ever, it is important to note that not of the 113th Congress. including not more than $3,000 for official every account has been spared. Again, I want to thank Chairman CRENSHAW representation and reception expenses, As we all know, the Architect of the and Ranking Member HONDA on your work on $12,585,000, of which $5,463,251 shall remain Capitol is in the middle of an extensive this bill. available until expended; for salaries and ex- restoration effort. This bill’s allocation The CHAIR. All time for general de- penses of the Office of the Chief Administra- does not provide the funds needed to bate has expired. tive Officer including not more than $3,000 for official representation and reception ex- begin the second phase of that effort Pursuant to the rule, the bill is con- penses, $116,782,000, of which $3,937,000 shall but, rather, cuts the Architect of the sidered read for amendment under the remain available until expended; for salaries Capitol significantly below last year’s 5-minute rule. and expenses of the Office of the Inspector funding level. As I’d mentioned during The text of the bill is as follows: General, $4,692,000; for salaries and expenses the committee markup, I’d rather the H.R. 5882 of the Office of General Counsel, $1,415,000; for the Office of the Chaplain, $179,000; for dome remain a monument to our Na- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- salaries and expenses of the Office of the resentatives of the United States of America in tion’s greatness than become a symbol Parliamentarian, including the Parliamen- Congress assembled, That the following sums for shortsighted austerity. tarian, $2,000 for preparing the Digest of are appropriated, out of any money in the Mr. HONDA. Mr. Chairman, I yield Rules, and not more than $1,000 for official Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the back the balance of my time. representation and reception expenses, Mr. CRENSHAW. I think this is a Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending $2,060,000; for salaries and expenses of the Of- September 30, 2013, and for other purposes, fice of the Law Revision Counsel of the good bill. I think it has been ade- namely: quately explained. House, $3,258,000; for salaries and expenses of TITLE I—LEGISLATIVE BRANCH I yield back the balance of my time. the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House, $8,814,000; for salaries and expenses of Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise the Office of Interparliamentary Affairs, SALARIES AND EXPENSES in support of the Fiscal Year 2013 Legislative $859,000; for other authorized employees, Branch Appropriations bill. For salaries and expenses of the House of $484,832; and for salaries and expenses of the Although this measure is the smallest of the Representatives, $1,225,680,000, as follows: Historian, $170,000. thirteen annual appropriations bills, it plays a HOUSE LEADERSHIP OFFICES ALLOWANCES AND EXPENSES giant role by funding some of the most vital For salaries and expenses, as authorized by For allowances and expenses as authorized areas of the United States Government. law, $23,275,773, including: Office of the by House resolution or law, $302,165,206, in- In fact, the Legislative Branch Sub- Speaker, $6,942,770, including $25,000 for offi- cluding: supplies, materials, administrative cial expenses of the Speaker; Office of the committee is responsible for more than just costs and Federal tort claims, $3,696,118; offi- Majority Floor Leader, $2,277,595, including cial mail for committees, leadership offices, the operations of the . $10,000 for official expenses of the Majority and administrative offices of the House, The Subcommittee also is responsible for Leader; Office of the Minority Floor Leader, $201,000; Government contributions for the preservation of our cultural heritage by the $7,432,812, including $10,000 for official ex- health, , Social Security, and Library of Congress; the objective analysis of penses of the Minority Leader; Office of the other applicable , our budget and economic decisions by the Majority Whip, including the Chief Deputy $272,548,016; Business Continuity and Disaster Congressional Budget Office; the independent Majority Whip, $1,971,050, including $5,000 for Recovery, $17,112,072, of which $5,000,000 shall of the Federal Government’s per- official expenses of the Majority Whip; Office remain available until expended; transition activities for new members and staff, formance by the Government Accountability of the Minority Whip, including the Chief Deputy Minority Whip, $1,524,951, including $4,125,000; Wounded Warrior Program Office; and the publishing and dissemination $5,000 for official expenses of the Minority $2,175,000, to remain available until ex- of government information by the Government Whip; Republican Conference, $1,572,788; pended; Office of Congressional Ethics, Printing Office. Democratic Caucus, $1,553,807. Provided, That $1,548,000; and miscellaneous items including In short, none of us here in Congress could such amount for salaries and expenses shall purchase, exchange, maintenance, repair and represent our constituents effectively and remain available from January 3, 2013 until operation of House motor vehicles, inter- make informed decisions in the national inter- January 3, 2014. parliamentary receptions, and gratuities to heirs of deceased employees of the House, est without the resources provided for in this MEMBERS’ REPRESENTATIONAL ALLOWANCES $760,000. bill. INCLUDING MEMBERS’ CLERK HIRE, OFFICIAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS As a Member of this Subcommittee, I want EXPENSES OF MEMBERS, AND OFFICIAL MAIL SEC. 101. (a) REQUIRING AMOUNTS REMAIN- to commend Chairman CRENSHAW and Rank- For Members’ representational allowances, ING IN MEMBERS’ REPRESENTATIONAL ALLOW- including Members’ clerk hire, official ex- ing Member HONDA for working together in a ANCES TO BE USED FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION OR penses, and official mail, $573,939,282. bipartisan fashion to craft this . TO REDUCE THE FEDERAL DEBT.—Notwith- I know that both of you were dealt a difficult COMMITTEE EMPLOYEES standing any other provision of law, any hand with your Subcommittee allocation. Nev- STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL AND SELECT amounts appropriated under this Act for ertheless, I am pleased that you were able to For salaries and expenses of standing com- ‘‘HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES—Salaries either level fund or provide small increases in mittees, special and select, authorized by and Expenses—Members’ Representational the budgets of most accounts. House resolutions, $125,964,870: Provided, That Allowances’’ shall be available only for fiscal such amount shall remain available for such year 2013. Any amount remaining after all Many of the accounts under this Sub- payments are made under such allowances committee’s already have been cut salaries and expenses until December 31, 2014. for fiscal year 2013 shall be deposited in the to the bone. Further significant reductions Treasury and used for deficit reduction (or, if would have seriously jeopardized their mis- COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS there is no Federal budget deficit after all sions—some of which include finding cost sav- For salaries and expenses of the Com- such payments have been made, for reducing ings and efficiencies throughout the govern- mittee on Appropriations, $26,665,785, includ- the Federal debt, in such manner as the Sec- ing studies and examinations of ment—and would have had an adverse impact retary of the Treasury considers appro- agencies and temporary personal services for priate). on the services that we in Congress provide to such committee, to be expended in accord- (b) REGULATIONS.—The Committee on our constituents. ance with section 202(b) of the Legislative House Administration of the House of Rep- I am glad that we were able to hold the line Reorganization Act of 1946 and to be avail- resentatives shall have authority to pre- and prevent further harm. able for reimbursement to agencies for serv- scribe regulations to carry out this section.

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(c) DEFINITION.—As used in this section, $1,363,000, to be disbursed by the Secretary of priated for such account such sums as may the term ‘‘Member of the House of Rep- the Senate. be necessary to pay such awards and settle- resentatives’’ means a Representative in, or CAPITOL POLICE ments.’’. a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) SALARIES Congress. shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2013 SEC. 102. (a) Section 109(a) of the Legisla- For salaries of employees of the Capitol and each succeeding fiscal year. Police, including , hazardous duty tive Branch Appropriations Act, 1998 (2 CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE pay, and Government contributions for U.S.C. 95d(a)) is amended by striking the pe- SALARIES AND EXPENSES riod at the end and inserting the following: health, retirement, social security, profes- For salaries and expenses necessary for op- ‘‘, and for reimbursing the Secretary of sional liability insurance, and other applica- eration of the Congressional Budget Office, Labor for any amounts paid with respect to ble employee benefits, $297,133,000, to be dis- including not more than $6,000 to be ex- unemployment compensation payments for bursed by the Chief of the Capitol Police or pended on the certification of the Director of former employees of the House.’’. his designee. the Congressional Budget Office in connec- (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) GENERAL EXPENSES tion with official representation and recep- shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2013 For necessary expenses of the Capitol Po- tion expenses, $44,280,000. and each succeeding fiscal year. lice, including motor vehicles, communica- SEC. 103. (a) Section 101(c)(2) of the Legisla- tions and other equipment, security equip- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION tive Branch Appropriations Act, 1993 (2 ment and installation, uniforms, weapons, ACCEPTANCE OF VOLUNTARY STUDENT SERVICES U.S.C. 95b(c)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘and supplies, materials, training, medical serv- SEC. 1201. (a) Section 3111(e) of title 5, ‘Allowances and Expenses’ ’’ and inserting ices, forensic services, stenographic services, United States Code, is amended— the following: ‘‘ ‘Allowances and Expenses’, personal and professional services, the em- (1) by striking ‘‘(e)’’ and inserting ‘‘(e)(1)’’; the heading for any joint committee under ployee assistance program, the awards pro- and the heading ‘Joint Items’ (to the extent that gram, postage, communication services, (2) by adding at the end the following new amounts appropriated for the joint com- travel advances, relocation of instructor and paragraph: mittee are disbursed by the Chief Adminis- liaison personnel for the Federal Law En- ‘‘(2) In this section, the term ‘agency’ in- trative Officer of the House of Representa- forcement Training Center, and not more cludes the Congressional Budget Office, ex- tives), and ‘Office of the Attending Physi- than $5,000 to be expended on the certifi- cept that in the case of the Congressional cian’ ’’. cation of the Chief of the Capitol Police in Budget Office— (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) connection with official representation and ‘‘(A) any student who provides voluntary shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2013 reception expenses, $63,004,000, of which service in accordance with this section shall and each succeeding fiscal year. $2,700,000 shall remain available until Sep- be considered an employee of the Congres- OVERSIGHT OF OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL tember 30, 2015 to be disbursed by the Chief sional Budget Office for purposes of section SEC. 104. (a) OVERSIGHT.—The Office of the of the Capitol Police or his designee: Pro- 203 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 Inspector General of the House of Represent- vided, That, notwithstanding any other pro- (relating to the level of confidentiality of atives shall provide the Committee on Ap- vision of law, the cost of basic training for budget data); and propriations of the House of Representatives the Capitol Police at the Federal Law En- ‘‘(B) the authority granted to the Office of with a copy of each audit and investigative forcement Training Center for fiscal year Personnel Management under this section report the Office produces, and shall consult 2013 shall be paid by the Secretary of Home- shall be exercised by the Director of the Con- regularly with such Committee with respect land Security from funds available to the De- gressional Budget Office.’’. to the Office’s operations. partment of Homeland Security. (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2013 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS and each succeeding fiscal year. apply with respect to fiscal year 2013 and (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) each succeeding fiscal year. ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER AMOUNTS BETWEEN GENERAL ADMINISTRATION JOINT ITEMS SALARIES AND GENERAL EXPENSES For salaries for the Architect of the Cap- For Joint Committees, as follows: SEC. 1001. During fiscal year 2013 and any itol, and other personal services, at rates of JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE succeeding fiscal year, the Capitol Police pay provided by law; for surveys and studies may transfer amounts appropriated for the For salaries and expenses of the Joint Eco- in connection with activities under the care fiscal year between the category for salaries nomic Committee, $4,203,000, to be disbursed of the Architect of the Capitol; for all nec- and the category for general expenses, upon by the Secretary of the Senate. essary expenses for the general and adminis- the approval of the Committees on Appro- JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION trative support of the operations under the priations of the House of Representatives For salaries and expenses of the Joint Architect of the Capitol including the Bo- and Senate. Committee on Taxation, $10,004,000, to be dis- tanic Garden; electrical substations of the bursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR WORKERS Capitol, Senate and House office buildings, the House of Representatives. COMPENSATION PAYMENTS and other facilities under the jurisdiction of For other joint items, as follows: SEC. 1002. (a) IN GENERAL.—Available bal- the Architect of the Capitol; including fur- OFFICE OF THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN ances of expired United States Capitol Police nishings and office equipment; including not For medical supplies, equipment, and con- appropriations shall be available to the Cap- more than $5,000 for official reception and tingent expenses of the emergency rooms, itol Police to make the deposit to the representation expenses, to be expended as and for the Attending Physician and his as- of the Employees’ Compensation Fund re- the Architect of the Capitol may approve; for sistants, including: (1) an allowance of $2,175 quired by section 8147(b) of title 5, United purchase or exchange, maintenance, and op- per month to the Attending Physician; (2) an States Code. eration of a passenger motor vehicle, allowance of $1,300 per month to the Senior (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 1018 $90,755,000, of which $999,000 shall remain Medical Officer; (3) an allowance of $725 per of the Legislative Branch Appropriations available until September 30, 2017. month each to three medical officers while Act, 2003 (2 U.S.C. 1907) is amended by strik- CAPITOL BUILDING on duty in the Office of the Attending Physi- ing subsection (f). For all necessary expenses for the mainte- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall cian; (4) an allowance of $725 per month to 2 nance, care and operation of the Capitol, apply with respect to appropriations for fis- assistants and $580 per month each not to ex- $28,591,000, of which $3,500,000 shall remain cal year 2013 and each fiscal year thereafter. ceed 11 assistants on the basis heretofore available until September 30, 2017. OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE provided for such assistants; and (5) $2,603,000 CAPITOL GROUNDS for reimbursement to the Department of the SALARIES AND EXPENSES For all necessary expenses for care and im- Navy for expenses incurred for staff and For salaries and expenses of the Office of provement of grounds surrounding the Cap- equipment assigned to the Office of the At- Compliance, as authorized by section 305 of itol, the Senate and House office buildings, tending Physician, which shall be advanced the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 and the Capitol Power Plant, $17,152,000, of and credited to the applicable appropriation (2 U.S.C. 1385), $3,817,000, of which $527,500 which $7,300,000 shall remain available until or appropriations from which such salaries, shall remain available until September 30, September 30, 2017. allowances, and other expenses are payable 2014: Provided, That not more than $500 may HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGS and shall be available for all the purposes be expended on the certification of the Exec- For all necessary expenses for the mainte- thereof, $3,467,000, to be disbursed by the utive Director of the Office of Compliance in nance, care and operation of the House office Chief Administrative Officer of the House of connection with official representation and buildings, $83,964,000, of which $19,362,000 Representatives. reception expenses. shall remain available until September 30, OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ACCESSIBILITY ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION 2017. SERVICES SEC. 1101. (a) The second sentence of sec- In addition, for a payment to the House SALARIES AND EXPENSES tion 415(a) of the Congressional Account- Historic Buildings Revitalization Trust For salaries and expenses of the Office of ability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1415(a)) is amend- Fund, $30,000,000, shall remain available until Congressional Accessibility Services, ed to read as follows: ‘‘There are appro- expended.

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CAPITOL POWER PLANT brary’s catalogs; custody and custodial care costs of salaries and benefits for the Copy- For all necessary expenses for the mainte- of the Library buildings; special clothing; right Royalty and staff under section nance, care and operation of the Capitol cleaning, laundering and repair of uniforms; 802(e). preservation of motion pictures in the cus- Power Plant; lighting, heating, power (in- CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE cluding the purchase of electrical energy) tody of the Library; operation and mainte- SALARIES AND EXPENSES and water and sewer services for the Capitol, nance of the American Folklife Center in the Senate and House office buildings, Library of Library; activities under the Civil Rights For necessary expenses to carry out the Congress buildings, and the grounds about History Project Act of 2009; preparation and provisions of section 203 of the Legislative the same, Botanic Garden, Senate garage, of catalog records and other Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 166) and and air conditioning refrigeration not sup- publications of the Library; hire or purchase to revise and extend the Annotated Constitu- plied from plants in any of such buildings; of one passenger motor vehicle; and expenses tion of the United States of America, heating the Government Printing Office and of the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board $107,668,000: Provided, That no part of such Washington City Post Office, and heating not properly chargeable to the income of any amount may be used to pay any salary or ex- and chilled water for air conditioning for the trust fund held by the Board, $422,024,000, of pense in connection with any publication, or Supreme Court Building, the Union Station which not more than $6,000,000 shall be de- preparation of material therefor (except the complex, the Thurgood Marshall Federal Ju- rived from collections credited to this appro- Digest of Public General Bills), to be issued diciary Building and the Folger Shakespeare priation during fiscal year 2013, and shall re- by the Library of Congress unless such publi- Library, expenses for which shall be ad- main available until expended, under the Act cation has obtained prior approval of either vanced or reimbursed upon request of the Ar- of June 28, 1902 (chapter 1301; 32 Stat. 480; 2 the Committee on House Administration of chitect of the Capitol and amounts so re- U.S.C. 150) and not more than $350,000 shall the House of Representatives or the Com- ceived shall be deposited into the Treasury be derived from collections during fiscal year mittee on Rules and Administration of the to the credit of this appropriation, 2013 and shall remain available until ex- Senate. pended for the development and maintenance $108,616,000, of which $23,404,000 shall remain BOOKS FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY of an international legal information data- available until September 30, 2017: Provided, HANDICAPPED That not more than $9,400,000 of the funds base and activities related thereto: Provided, SALARIES AND EXPENSES credited or to be reimbursed to this appro- That the Library of Congress may not obli- priation as herein provided shall be available gate or expend any funds derived from col- For salaries and expenses to carry out the for obligation during fiscal year 2013. lections under the Act of June 28, 1902, in ex- Act of March 3, 1931 (chapter 400; 46 Stat. cess of the amount authorized for obligation 1487; 2 U.S.C. 135a), $50,775,000: Provided, That LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS or expenditure in appropriations Acts: Pro- of the total amount appropriated, $650,000 For all necessary expenses for the mechan- vided further, That the total amount avail- shall be available to to provide ical and structural maintenance, care and able for obligation shall be reduced by the newspapers to blind and physically handi- operation of the Library buildings and amount by which collections are less than capped residents at no cost to the individual. grounds, $30,660,000, of which $4,900,000 shall $6,350,000: Provided further, That of the total remain available until September 30, 2017. amount appropriated, not more than $12,000 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND may be expended, on the certification of the REIMBURSABLE AND REVOLVING FUND SECURITY Librarian of Congress, in connection with of- ACTIVITIES For all necessary expenses for the mainte- ficial representation and reception expenses SEC. 1401. (a) IN GENERAL.—For fiscal year nance, care and operation of buildings, for the Overseas Field Offices: Provided fur- 2013, the obligational authority of the Li- grounds and security enhancements of the ther, That of the total amount appropriated, brary of Congress for the activities described United States Capitol Police, wherever lo- $7,068,000 shall remain available until ex- in subsection (b) may not exceed $178,958,000. cated, the Alternate Computer Facility, and pended for the digital collections and edu- (b) ACTIVITIES.—The activities referred to AOC security operations, $20,867,000, of which cational curricula program. in subsection (a) are reimbursable and re- $2,840,000 shall remain available until Sep- COPYRIGHT OFFICE volving fund activities that are funded from tember 30, 2017. SALARIES AND EXPENSES sources other than appropriations to the Li- BOTANIC GARDEN For all necessary expenses of the Copy- brary in appropriations Acts for the legisla- For all necessary expenses for the mainte- right Office, $52,136,000, of which not more tive branch. nance, care and operation of the Botanic than $28,029,000, to remain available until ex- AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER AMOUNTS BETWEEN Garden and the nurseries, buildings, grounds, pended, shall be derived from collections CATEGORIES OF APPROPRIATIONS credited to this appropriation during fiscal and collections; and purchase and exchange, SEC. 1402. (a) IN GENERAL.—During fiscal year 2013 under section 708(d) of title 17, maintenance, repair, and operation of a pas- year 2013 and any succeeding fiscal year, the United States Code: Provided, That the Copy- senger motor vehicle; all under the direction Librarian of Congress may transfer amounts right Office may not obligate or expend any of the Joint Committee on the Library, appropriated for the fiscal year between the funds derived from collections under such $12,140,000: Provided, That of the amount categories of appropriations provided under section, in excess of the amount authorized made available under this heading, the Ar- law for the Library of Congress for the fiscal for obligation or expenditure in appropria- chitect of the Capitol may obligate and ex- year, upon the approval of the Committees tions Acts: Provided further, That not more pend such sums as may be necessary for the on Appropriations of the House of Represent- than $5,582,000 shall be derived from collec- maintenance, care and operation of the Na- atives and Senate. tional Garden established under section 307E tions during fiscal year 2013 under sections 111(d)(2), 119(b)(2), 803(e), 1005, and 1316 of (b) LIMITATION.—Not more than 10 percent of the Legislative Branch Appropriations of the total amount of funds appropriated to Act, 1989 (2 U.S.C. 2146), upon vouchers ap- such title: Provided further, That the total amount available for obligation shall be re- the account under any category of appropria- proved by the Architect of the Capitol or a tions for the Library of Congress for a fiscal duly authorized designee. duced by the amount by which collections are less than $33,611,000: Provided further, year may be transferred from that account CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER That not more than $100,000 of the amount by all transfers made under subsection (a). For all necessary expenses for the oper- appropriated is available for the mainte- GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE ation of the Capitol Visitor Center, nance of an ‘‘International Copyright Insti- CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING $21,276,000. tute’’ in the Copyright Office of the Library ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION of Congress for the purpose of training na- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR WORKERS tionals of developing countries in intellec- For authorized printing and binding for the COMPENSATION PAYMENTS tual property and policies: Provided fur- Congress and the distribution of Congres- SEC. 1301. (a) IN GENERAL.—Available bal- ther, That not more than $4,250 may be ex- sional information in any format; expenses ances of expired Architect of the Capitol ap- pended, on the certification of the Librarian necessary for preparing the semimonthly and propriations shall be available to the Archi- of Congress, in connection with official rep- session index to the Congressional Record, as tect of the Capitol to make the deposit to resentation and reception expenses for ac- authorized by law (section 902 of title 44, the credit of the Employees’ Compensation tivities of the International Copyright Insti- United States Code); printing and binding of Fund required by section 8147(b) of title 5, tute and for copyright delegations, visitors, Government publications authorized by law United States Code. and seminars: Provided further, That notwith- to be distributed to Members of Congress; (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall standing any provision of chapter 8 of title and printing, binding, and distribution of apply with respect to appropriations for fis- 17, United States Code, any amounts made Government publications authorized by law cal year 2013 and each fiscal year thereafter. available under this heading which are at- to be distributed without charge to the re- tributable to royalty fees and payments re- cipient, $83,632,000: Provided, That this appro- LIBRARY OF CONGRESS ceived by the Copyright Office pursuant to priation shall not be available for paper cop- SALARIES AND EXPENSES sections 111, 119, and chapter 10 of such title ies of the permanent edition of the Congres- For necessary expenses of the Library of may be used for the costs incurred in the ad- sional Record for individual Representatives, Congress not otherwise provided for, includ- ministration of the Copyright Royalty Resident Commissioners or Delegates au- ing development and maintenance of the Li- Judges program, with the exception of the thorized under section 906 of title 44, United

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No part of the funds appropriated section 718 of title 44, United States Code, Schedule under section 5316 of such title: in this Act shall remain available for obliga- none of the funds appropriated or made Provided further, That activities financed tion beyond fiscal year 2013 unless expressly available under this Act or any other Act for through the revolving fund may provide in- so provided in this Act. printing and binding and related services formation in any format: Provided further, RATES OF COMPENSATION AND DESIGNATION provided to Congress under chapter 7 of title That the revolving fund and the funds pro- SEC. 203. Whenever in this Act any office or 44, United States Code, may be expended to vided under the headings ‘‘Office of Super- position not specifically established by the print a document, report, or publication intendent of Documents’’ and ‘‘Salaries and Legislative Pay Act of 1929 (46 Stat. 32 et after the 27-month period beginning on the Expenses’’ may not be used for contracted seq.) is appropriated for or the rate of com- date that such document, report, or publica- security services at GPO’s passport facility pensation or designation of any office or po- tion is authorized by Congress to be printed, in the District of Columbia. sition appropriated for is different from that unless Congress reauthorizes such printing GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE specifically established by such Act, the rate in accordance with section 718 of title 44, SALARIES AND EXPENSES of compensation and the designation in this United States Code: Provided further, That For necessary expenses of the Government Act shall be the permanent law with respect any unobligated or unexpended balances in thereto: Provided, That the provisions in this this account or accounts for similar purposes Accountability Office, including not more than $12,500 to be expended on the certifi- Act for the various items of official expenses for preceding fiscal years may be transferred of Members, officers, and committees of the to the Government Printing Office revolving cation of the Comptroller General of the United States in connection with official Senate and House of Representatives, and fund for carrying out the purposes of this clerk hire for Senators and Members of the heading, subject to the approval of the Com- representation and reception expenses; tem- porary or intermittent services under sec- House of Representatives shall be the perma- mittees on Appropriations of the House of nent law with respect thereto. Representatives and Senate: Provided further, tion 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, CONSULTING SERVICES That notwithstanding sections 901, 902, and but at rates for individuals not more than 906 of title 44, United States Code, this ap- the daily equivalent of the annual rate of SEC. 204. The expenditure of any appropria- propriation may be used to prepare indexes basic pay for level IV of the Executive tion under this Act for any consulting serv- to the Congressional Record on only a Schedule under section 5315 of such title; ice through procurement contract, under monthly and session basis. hire of one passenger motor vehicle; advance section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, payments in foreign countries in accordance shall be limited to those contracts where OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS with section 3324 of title 31, United States such expenditures are a matter of public SALARIES AND EXPENSES Code; benefits comparable to those payable record and available for public inspection, (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) under sections 901(5), (6), and (8) of the For- except where otherwise provided under exist- For expenses of the Office of Super- eign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4081(5), (6), ing law, or under existing Executive order intendent of Documents necessary to provide and (8)); and under regulations prescribed by issued under existing law. for the cataloging and indexing of Govern- the Comptroller General of the United COSTS OF LBFMC ment publications and their distribution to States, rental of living quarters in foreign SEC. 205. Amounts available for adminis- the public, Members of Congress, other Gov- countries, $519,802,000: Provided, That, in ad- trative expenses of any legislative branch ernment agencies, and designated depository dition, $24,318,000 of payments received under entity which participates in the Legislative and international exchange libraries as au- sections 782, 3521, and 9105 of title 31, United Branch Financial Managers Council thorized by law, $34,728,000: Provided, That States Code, shall be available without fiscal (LBFMC) established by on March 26, amounts of not more than $2,000,000 from year limitation: Provided further, That this 1996, shall be available to finance an appro- current year appropriations are authorized appropriation and appropriations for admin- priate share of LBFMC costs as determined for producing and disseminating Congres- istrative expenses of any other department by the LBFMC, except that the total LBFMC sional serial sets and other related publica- or agency which is a member of the National costs to be shared among all participating tions for fiscal years 2011 and 2012 to deposi- Intergovernmental Audit Forum or a Re- legislative branch entities (in such alloca- tory and other designated libraries: Provided gional Intergovernmental Audit Forum shall tions among the entities as the entities may further, That any unobligated or unexpended be available to finance an appropriate share determine) may not exceed $2,000. balances in this account or accounts for of either Forum’s costs as determined by the LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE respective Forum, including necessary travel similar purposes for preceding fiscal years SEC. 206. The Architect of the Capitol, in may be transferred to the Government Print- expenses of non-Federal participants: Pro- consultation with the District of Columbia, ing Office revolving fund for carrying out the vided further, That payments hereunder to is authorized to maintain and improve the purposes of this heading, subject to the ap- the Forum may be credited as reimburse- landscape features, excluding streets, in the proval of the Committees on Appropriations ments to any appropriation from which costs irregular shaped grassy areas bounded by of the House of Representatives and Senate. involved are initially financed. Washington Avenue, SW on the northeast, GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE REVOLVING ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION Second Street, SW, on the west, Square 582 FUND FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR WORKERS on the south, and the beginning of the I–395 For payment to the Government Printing COMPENSATION PAYMENTS tunnel on the southeast. Office Revolving Fund, $4,096,000, to remain SEC. 1501. (a) IN GENERAL.—Available bal- LIMITATION ON TRANSFERS available until expended, for information ances of expired Government Accountability SEC. 207. None of the funds made available technology development and facilities re- Office appropriations shall be available to in this Act may be transferred to any depart- pair: Provided, That the Government Print- the Government Accountability Office to ment, agency, or instrumentality of the ing Office is hereby authorized to make such make the deposit to the credit of the Em- United States Government, except pursuant expenditures, within the limits of funds ployees’ Compensation Fund required by sec- to a transfer made by, or transfer authority available and in accordance with law, and to tion 8147(b) of title 5, United States Code. provided in, this Act or any other appropria- make such contracts and commitments with- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall tion Act. out regard to fiscal year limitations as pro- apply with respect to appropriations for fis- GUIDED TOURS OF THE CAPITOL vided by section 9104 of title 31, United cal year 2013 and each fiscal year thereafter. SEC. 208. (a) Except as provided in sub- States Code, as may be necessary in carrying OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER section (b), none of the funds made available out the programs and purposes set forth in TRUST FUND to the Architect of the Capitol in this Act the budget for the current fiscal year for the For a payment to the Open World Leader- may be used to eliminate or restrict guided Government Printing Office revolving fund: ship Center Trust Fund for financing tours of the United States Capitol which are Provided further, That not more than $7,500 activites of the Open World Leadership Cen- led by employees and interns of offices of may be expended on the certification of the ter under section 313 of the Legislative Members of Congress and other offices of the Public Printer in connection with official Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. House of Representatives and Senate. representation and reception expenses: Pro- 1151), $1,000,000. (b) At the direction of the Capitol Police vided further, That the revolving fund shall Board, or at the direction of the Architect of be available for the hire or purchase of not TITLE II—GENERAL PROVISIONS the Capitol with the approval of the Capitol more than 12 passenger motor vehicles: Pro- MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF PRIVATE VEHICLES Police Board, guided tours of the United vided further, That expenditures in connec- SEC. 201. No part of the funds appropriated States Capitol which are led by employees tion with travel expenses of the advisory in this Act shall be used for the maintenance and interns described in subsection (a) may councils to the Public Printer shall be or care of private vehicles, except for emer- be suspended temporarily or otherwise sub- deemed necessary to carry out the provisions gency assistance and cleaning as may be pro- ject to restriction for security or related rea- of title 44, United States Code: Provided fur- vided under regulations relating to parking sons to the same extent as guided tours of

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:39 Jun 08, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08JN7.002 H08JNPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE June 8, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3675 the United States Capitol which are led by section 1202 of the Legislative Branch Appro- DICKS. I know that I, Mr. HONDA, and the Architect of the Capitol. priations Act, 2012 ( 112–74). you as well, Mr. DICKS, could strike the DELIVERY OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall last word and make a comment or two take effect on the date of the enactment of SEC. 209. None of the funds made available the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, if you’d like. Mr. HONDA might want to in this Act may be used to deliver a printed say a word. copy of a bill, joint resolution, or resolution 2012 (Public Law 112–74). SPENDING REDUCTION ACCOUNT Mr. DICKS. Apparently, we would to the office of a Member of the House of have to go back in the House and ask Representatives (including a Delegate or SEC. 213. The amount by which the applica- Resident Commissioner to the Congress) un- ble allocation of new budget authority made unanimous consent if we wanted to go less the Member requests a copy. by the Committee on Appropriations of the out of order on this. Maybe it’s just DELIVERY OF CONGRESSIONAL RECORD House of Representatives under section better to wait for the gentleman from 302(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of SEC. 210. None of the funds made available Arizona to get here. 1974, excluding Senate items, exceeds the by this Act may be used to deliver a printed Since we’re here, what is the plan for amount of proposed new budget authority is copy of any version of the Congressional phase two of the Capitol, of the dome $0. Record to the office of a Member of the restoration? How does the chairman This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Legislative House of Representatives (including a Dele- Branch Appropriations Act, 2013’’. see this? gate or Resident Commissioner to the Con- Mr. CRENSHAW. That’s an excellent The CHAIR. No amendment to the gress). question. We ought to take a little bill shall be in order except those LIMITATION ON AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO LEASE time. printed in House Report 112–518 and ex- VEHICLES Mr. DICKS. I thought it was. cept pro forma amendments offered at SEC. 211. None of the funds made available Mr. CRENSHAW. As you know, phase any time by the chair or ranking mi- in this Act may be used by the Chief Admin- one is in process, and that’s the skirt istrative Officer of the House of Representa- nority member of the Committee on of the dome. You can see some of the tives to make any payments from any Mem- Appropriations or their designees for work that’s being done there. The next bers’ Representational Allowance for the the purpose of debate. phase is much more expensive. I think leasing of a vehicle, excluding mobile dis- Each such amendment may be offered it’s a little over $100 million. As you trict offices, in an aggregate amount that ex- only in the order printed in the report, ceeds $1,000 for the vehicle in any month. know, we have an inauguration that’s may be offered only by a Member des- AUTHORIZING COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY ON UNION coming. So, during the inauguration, I ignated in the report, shall be consid- SQUARE would hope that we wouldn’t have a lot ered read, shall be debatable for the SEC. 212. (a) CONTINUATION OF TYPES OF AC- of construction going on to impair the time specified in the report equally di- TIVITY PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED.— view of that beautiful dome. It is my vided and controlled by the proponent (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any lim- desire that, as soon as the inaugura- and an opponent, shall not be subject itations on the use of the United States Cap- tion is over, we can find the funds, to amendment, and shall not be subject itol Grounds (including section 5104(c) of which is a priority of this sub- title 40, United States Code), the Chief of the to a demand for division of the ques- committee. We might even that United States Capitol Police (hereafter re- tion. ferred to as the ‘‘Chief’’)— The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- up into two or three phases, but cer- (A) may issue a permit authorizing a per- sider amendment No. 1, printed in tainly that work needs to be done. son to engage in commercial activity in House Report 112–518. As you have often pointed out, when Union Square if the activity is similar to the Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I you look up and see that magnificent types of commercial activity permitted in structure, it looks wonderful. But when Union Square prior to the transfer of juris- move to strike the last word. The CHAIR. The gentleman from you get up close, there are some prob- diction and control of Union Square to the lems that we need to deal with. We Architect of the Capitol under section 1202 of Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, Mr. CRENSHAW. I know there is an want to deal with those as soon as we 2012 (Public Law 112–74); and amendment that is going to be offered can, so I think it’s just a matter of pri- (B) under the terms and conditions of such by Mr. GOSAR from Arizona, and I un- ority. a permit, may require the person to whom derstand that he is just outside the Mr. DICKS. There is no emergency the permit is issued to pay a fee to cover any Chamber at this very moment. requirement here? I mean, this work is costs incurred by the Architect of the Cap- So I thought I would take a minute, work that can be done over a staged pe- itol as a result of the issuance of the permit, while he comes to the floor, to just re- riod of time, and there is no real seri- if the fees are similar to the fees collected by ous problem that could have an adverse the Director of the National Park Service for mind everyone of the great job that commercial activity permitted in Union this subcommittee has done in working effect on the Capitol, is there? Square prior to such transfer of jurisdiction through all of the issues in order to Mr. CRENSHAW. No, I don’t think and control. bring them before the House. There are there is anything that makes it an (2) REGULATIONS.—The Chief shall carry several amendments that are going to emergency. out this section in accordance with such reg- be offered here today, and we will cer- I think, clearly, like a lot of these ulations as the Capitol Police Board may tainly take those into consideration. projects that ought to be funded, the promulgate pursuant to the Board’s author- From my standpoint, some of those Architect has a long list of projects, ity under section 14 of the Act of July 31, amendments are good amendments, and this is certainly one of those, so we 1946 (2 U.S.C. 1969). want to be able to deal with that. It is (b) CAPITOL TRUST ACCOUNT.— and there are some that I will oppose. (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established As we begin that process, I just want a priority of this subcommittee, and in the Treasury of the United States an ac- to, once again, thank everyone who has we’ve talked about that. We want to count for the Architect of the Capitol to be spent so much time and energy in make sure, as soon as we can, that known as the ‘‘Capitol Trust Account’’, con- bringing this to the House floor. In rec- we’ll have the money to do that. sisting of all fees collected by the Chief ognizing that this is the branch that The CHAIR. The time of the gen- under subsection (a)(2). funds the House of Representatives, tleman from Florida has expired. (2) TRANSFER.—Immediately upon receiv- which encompass all of the agencies Mr. DICKS. Mr. Chairman, I move to ing any fees collected under subsection strike the requisite number of words. (a)(2), the Chief shall transfer the fees to the that we look to to give us support, we Capitol Trust Account. wanted to make sure that they have The CHAIR. The gentleman from (3) USE OF FUNDS.—Amounts in the Capitol adequate funds, because when they do a Washington is recognized for 5 min- Trust Account shall be available without fis- good job, it helps us to do a good job. utes. cal year limitation for such maintenance, Mr. DICKS. Will the gentleman Mr. DICKS. I yield to the gentleman improvements, and projects with respect to yield? from Oklahoma (Mr. BOREN). Union Square as the Architect of the Capitol Mr. CRENSHAW. I yield to the gen- Mr. BOREN. Mr. Chairman, I rise considers appropriate, subject to the ap- tleman from Washington. today in support of H. Res. 397, to rein- proval of the Committees on Appropriations Mr. DICKS. If we have another Mem- state the House Page Program, which of the House of Representatives and Senate. (c) UNION SQUARE.—In this section, the ber, could we go out of order by unani- was terminated in August of 2011. term ‘‘Union Square’’ means the area for mous consent? Is that a problem? This is in the context of the Legisla- which jurisdiction and control was trans- Mr. CRENSHAW. In response to your tive Branch appropriations. Unfortu- ferred to the Architect of the Capitol under question, I think it is in order, Mr. nately, this amendment was not made

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There are pro- Botanic Garden certain parts of the sages, answering phones in the cloak- grams that are constitutionally man- year. I think they’ve done a good job of rooms, and serving on the House floor. dated and other programs that are nice managing their money. They have not Young people who served as House but are not constitutionally mandated. asked for more dollars. pages had the chance to see the inner This is one program that is nice, but it With that, I would urge Members to workings of our government from a cannot be immune from the fiscal pres- defeat this amendment, and I yield 2 perspective many people did not. I had sures facing our government. minutes of my time in opposition to the opportunity to serve as a page for While the Botanic Garden is a won- the gentleman from California (Mr. Senator in 1988, and it is a derful attraction, Congress must seek HONDA). summer I will never forget. The experi- to limit excess spending in the name of Mr. HONDA. I thank the gentleman. ence was instrumental in my motiva- getting our fiscal house in order. No Mr. Chairman, I also rise in opposi- tion to become a public servant. line item can be overlooked in making tion to the amendment which seeks to The House Page Program was not these assessments and decisions, in- cut $1.2 million from the Architect of only a great opportunity for young cluding our own office budget, as we on the Capitol’s Botanic Garden. people to learn about our government, the House side have demonstrated. The hardest hit agency in this build- but the enthusiasm of these young peo- Mr. Chairman, so many families are ing is the Architect of the Capitol, ple also reminded us every day of why tightening their belts during these try- which was cut by $52.5 million, or 11 we are here. ing economic times. Congress must do percent, making it impossible to fund the same and make cuts where it can. b 0940 the Capitol dome restoration in this I ask each of the Members to vote in bill. However, the chairman found a In a time when we are trying to come favor of the Gosar amendment, and I small amount of funding to try to keep together and find bipartisan solutions yield back the balance of my time. up with the maintenance of the Bo- Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I to our Nation’s problems, pages serve tanic Garden. Nevertheless, Members rise in opposition to this amendment. as a reminder of our future. As we leg- attack because they can get a good islate on the House floor, pages served The CHAIR. The gentleman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. headline in the papers for cutting a as witnesses to lawmaking that will af- garden. fect their generation. They remind us Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I want to urge my colleagues to vote To that effect, the author of this to consider viable long-term solutions amendment put out a press release to the problems facing America. against this amendment. One of the reasons we have com- after offering this same amendment In September of 2011, Minority Lead- last year. In that press release, Rep- er NANCY PELOSI proposed a new intern mittee structure is so that the mem- resentative GOSAR stated: initiative to replace the House Page bers of the subcommittee that I chair— and Mr. HONDA is the ranking member. The Botanic Garden has proven its ability program. While this is a step in the to use tax dollars in a cost-effective and effi- right direction, I believe it is necessary As I said earlier, we sit down. We listen to the AGG heads and the Architect of cient way. to restore the tradition of young people If the Botanic Garden has indeed serving Congress, even before they at- the Capitol, which is in charge of the budget for the Botanic Garden. They proven it’s ability to use its tax dollars tend college. in a cost-effective manner, why is the I look forward to working with my make difficult choices. They come to gentleman targeting this agency? colleagues to bring pages back to our us, and we make difficult choices. The public should know that after Halls. As I’ve said, we have reduced spend- Mr. DICKS. Mr. Chairman, I yield ing in the Legislative Branch Sub- this amendment, we still won’t finish back the balance of my time. committee for 3 years in a row. We are the dome restoration. We still have to now at a point where it is almost 9 per- rehabilitate the Cannon House Office AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR Building. The gentleman from Arizona The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- cent less than it was 3 years ago. So if wants to make sure the Botanic Gar- sider amendment No. 1 printed in you just decide you want to stand up and cut another 10 percent of this den is added to the scrap heap of build- House Report 112–518. Mr. GOSAR. I have an amendment at budget and then say you really like the ings that we are unable to keep in the table. Botanic Garden, it seems to me that working condition. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate this is a function of the Architect of Our constituents sent us here to do the amendment. the Capitol. real work and look for real solutions to The text of the amendment is as fol- It costs $12 million a year to have the the deficit, not to make political lows: Botanic Garden. A million people a points by attacking institutions like Page 18, line 7, after the dollar amount, in- year come to visit it and enjoy the the Botanic Garden, which was estab- sert ‘‘(reduced by $1,235,000)’’. beauty. If you’re just going to stand up lished back in 1820. As a Member of Page 36, line 10, after the dollar amount, and say, Let’s just cut 10 percent Congress, we have a responsibility to insert ‘‘(increased by $1,235,000)’’. across the board, let’s just start with ensure that our Nation’s heritage is The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- the Botanic Garden, I don’t know why kept intact for future generations by lution 679, the gentleman from Arizona you don’t just cut 10 percent from the both tackling unnecessary spending, (Mr. GOSAR) and a Member opposed Capitol Police and 10 percent from but also by making investments in our each will control 5 minutes. some other areas. It just seems to be future. The Chair recognizes the gentleman shortsighted. With that, Mr. Chairman, I urge de- from Arizona. We’ve gone through this process al- feat of this amendment. Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I rise ready. The Architect of the Capitol has Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I today and speak of my simple and said, I’m not going to ask for addi- yield such time as he may consume to straightforward amendment. tional money to do some of the repairs the gentleman from Washington (Mr. My amendment would reduce funding I need to do. There’s a need for a new DICKS). at the United States Botanic Garden to roof and there’s a need for some other Mr. DICKS. I thank the gentleman. the levels appropriated in 2009, which things. They said, We’re not going to Just so we have a historical perspec- equals just over a $1.2 million cut. That ask for that because we’re operating tive of what we’re talking about here money would then be transferred to the under the philosophy that we all be- today, the United States Botanic Gar- spending reduction account so that we lieve here, that we ought to do more den is rooted in the Nation’s heritage. can take one more step towards reining with less; we ought to try to do the During the late 18th century, George in Federal spending. best we can. So here we are. Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and

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Some of the most important It just seems to me that even though bill. scientific breakthroughs that we’ve we’re in difficult fiscal times—and I If Mr. GOSAR’s amendment is accepted, it is had in medicine, for example, come could make an argument that we likely to cost more taxpayer dollars as staff will from the plant kingdom. should be spending money on projects likely have to be furloughed, the number of I think that though the gentleman to put people to work, including the deferred maintenance projects will increase, may have a good goal in mind in trying dome. But this has a historic signifi- and there will be less educational opportuni- to handle our accounts in a more re- cance to our country—George Wash- ties for students. sponsible way, this is a very irrespon- ington, Thomas Jefferson, and James While we have serious fiscal challenges in sible way to do it. Why? Because if the Madison. this country, the U.S. Botanic Garden is not botanic garden has to cut existing con- To me, we can find $1.23 million to do part of the problem. tracts, or if they have to lay off work- the repair work that is necessary to Let’s prosecute wrong doings ers, or put off longer deferred main ten- keep this in good condition for the and recoup the billions upon billions used on ancy, in the end what appears to be a American people. This is a priority. I bailouts rather than pick on the U.S. Botanic cut may actually prove to be a budg- hope that we will all resoundingly de- Garden. etary increase over time in additional feat the gentleman’s amendment. I urge my colleagues to reject this mis- costs. Truly this cut is rather draco- Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I guided amendment. nian cuts to the Architect of the Cap- yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the itol. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong op- amendment offered by the gentleman I just wanted to say in a prior position to this amendment. from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR). iteration of his amendment, the gen- The Botanic Garden is a national treasure. The question was taken; and the tleman actually issued a press release The history of the Botanic Garden starts Chair announced that the noes ap- saying the Botanic Garden has proven over 200 years ago. Originally, the idea for a peared to have it. its ability to use tax dollars in a cost- Botanic Garden came from George Wash- Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I demand effective and efficient way. I don’t ington himself. a recorded vote. know how he might have changed his Congress formally established the Garden in The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of mind on that, but I think for the good 1820 and it is one of the oldest botanic gar- rule XVIII, further proceedings on the of the country, for the future of med- dens in North America. amendment offered by the gentleman ical science, for the linkage of this sci- The Botanic Garden is dedicated to dem- from Arizona will be postponed. entific collection to communities onstrating the aesthetic, cultural, economic, b 0950 across the country, the Botanical Gar- therapeutic and ecological importance of den has proven its worth. plants to the well-being of humankind. Mr. HONDA. Mr. Chairman, I move I want to thank the gentleman for More than 750,000 visitors a year experi- to strike the last word. yielding, and I appreciate the oppor- ence the Botanic Garden’s plants displays, in- The CHAIR. The gentleman from tunity to place my remarks on the novative exhibits, and special programs. California is recognized for 5 minutes. record. The Botanic Garden maintains 13,000 ac- Mr. HONDA. I yield to my colleague, Mr. HONDA. I yield back the balance cessions, which equates to about 26,000 the gentlewoman from (Ms. KAP- of my time. plants. TUR). AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF Its noteworthy collections include medicinal Ms. KAPTUR. I just want to thank GEORGIA plants, rare species, orchids, carnivorous Congressman HONDA, the ranking mem- The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- plants, cacti, bromeliads, cycads and ferns. ber, for yielding me just a brief mo- sider amendment No. 2 printed in Some of the plant specimens date back to the ment here to oppose this amendment House Report 112–518. Garden’s original 1842 founding collection. and put comments on the record. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- There is no better place to gain an under- I oppose the Gosar amendment and man, I have an amendment at the desk. standing of the essential relationship of plants the cuts to the United States Botanic The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate to human life than at the Garden. Through liv- Garden. Unless you’ve actually walked the amendment. ing displays that feature the biodiversity of through the aisles and looked at the The text of the amendment is as fol- plants from around the world, the Garden extraordinary collections, and exhibits, lows: brings to light the many benefits derived from including specimens that preserve the Page 22, line 9, after the dollar amount, in- plants including oxygen, food, medicine, fiber, genomes of extinct plants; and if you sert ‘‘(reduced by $878,000)’’. fragrance, shelter, and inspiration. haven’t really understood why medical Page 36, line 10, after the dollar amount, is also a critical mission of the science depends on many of the medic- insert ‘‘(increased by $878,000)’’. Botanic Garden. It creates opportunities to in- inal plants that are held there for pos- The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- spire our visitors to learn about the importance terity; and if you haven’t really appre- lution 679, the gentleman from Georgia of plants and presents a variety of educational ciated the importance of the botanical (Mr. BROUN) and a Member opposed programming to visitors, teachers, and stu- sciences to human life; and if you each will control 5 minutes. dents. haven’t understood the work of the Bo- The Chair recognizes the gentleman The Botanic Garden partners with the tanic Garden that links to hundreds of from Georgia. Smithsonian Institution, U.S. Department of communities across this country try- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- Agriculture (USDA), the National Wildlife Fed- ing to help communities raise food, man, this amendment is very simple. It eration, the National Gardening Association even inside urban borders and food would reduce the proposed funding for and other domestic and international botanic deserts—then you really can’t come to salaries and expenses of the Congres- gardens on its outreach programs to maximize appreciate the importance of the fra- sional Research Service, or CRS, back its educational impact. gility of life and how significant this to fiscal year 2012 levels this year. Mr. Chairman, this botanic collection is a botanical collection is to our country. Mr. Chairman, we have to look at global treasure. This is a collection and capability that at every line of these appro- Globally, about one in every eight known has been understood since George priations bills, no matter how big or plant species is threatened or nearing extinc- Washington’s time over decades and in- small they may be. This amendment tion. In the United States, the figure rises to centuries. Our predecessors appre- would take almost a million dollars about three in every ten plant species. ciated the importance of botanical and transfer that money to the spend- Humans are inextricably interwined with sciences to human life even with ing reduction account. Also, keep in plants and other life forms, locked in a dy- science as rudimentary as it was at our mind that I’m not asking to cut any- namic, co-dependent struggle for survival. It is Nation’s founding. The site itself is thing. I’m not making any single cut in in our own self-interest to pay them more at- nestled right adjacent to the Capitol, funding from CRS. I’m only asking tention. demonstrating the importance to the that they receive the same amount of

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In House offices, masters are asked to differentiate between yet this Congress continues to blow one-third of staffers are in their first year, competing proposals that only scientists through trillions of dollars with a reck- while only 1 in 3 has worked there for five might be able to evaluate effectively. less disregard for our economic reality. years or more. The technology office researched and sum- Mr. Chairman, I think CRS should Among the aides who work on powerful marized scientific and technological mat- have to pitch in and do their part by committees where the nation’s legislation ters, ranging from acid rain to wireless ´ ´ spending no more money next year takes shape, resumes are a little longer: Half phones, for members who, with an average have four years of experience. age of 64 in the Senate and 58 in the House, than they’re spending this year. It’s When Americans wonder why Congress are legislating on matters such as the Inter- called tightening the belt. Families can’t seem to get anything done, this could net, which most spent much of their lives have to do it, States have to do it, and be a clue. It’s also a sharp difference from without. Typical of its work products was a branches of the Federal Government the average government employee: Unlike decades-ago warning on the effect of tech- should also have to do it. We have to many state and federal workers with com- nology on copyright law, a question law- stop spending money that we do not fortable salaries, and seemingly makers contentiously grappled with this have. I ask that my colleagues support endless tenures, those in the halls of power year. are more likely to be inexperienced and over- this amendment as a step in the right ‘‘It helped us to . . . better oversee the worked. science and technology programs within the direction for doing just that. Low pay for high-stress jobs with less- federal establishment,’’ said then-Rep. Amo I reserve the balance of my time. than-stellar prospects for advancement takes Houghton, New York Republican, who served Mr. HONDA. Mr. Chairman, I rise in a toll on institutional memory and expertise. nine terms before retiring in 2005. The role of strong opposition to the gentleman’s While senators make $174,000, staff assist- CRS, which provides research on topics be- amendment. ants and legislative correspondents—by far yond science and technology, has also been The CHAIR. The gentleman from the most common positions in the Senate— rolled back. have median pay of $30,000 and $35,000, re- California is recognized for 5 minutes. Brian Darling, a former Senate staffer who spectively, significantly less than Senate is now senior fellow for government studies Mr. HONDA. Mr. Chairman, this janitors and a fairly low salary for college at the conservative Heritage Foundation, amendment would cut the funding level graduates in a city as expensive as Wash- said he strongly supports smaller govern- of the Congressional Research Service ington. ment, but sometimes symbolic cuts can by $878,000, returning it to the 2012 Historical pay records were transcribed backfire. level. from book form by the website Legistorm. ‘‘Cutbacks at CRS to me don’t make a lot The size of committee and members’ staffs He said that he’s not doing anything of sense, with their institutional knowledge. have remained the same over the past dec- They put out a great nonpartisan work prod- to harm it because it’s the same level ade, and salaries have often not risen with as last year, but everybody knows that uct. When crafting the legislative branch ap- —or at all. propriation bill, members of Congress are every year the cost of living, the cost The average legislative counsel in the trying to show they want to cut spending, of doing services, increases. So a flat, House made $56,000 last year, less than in but there can be repercussions,’’ he said. across-the-board push ahead kind of a 2007. While pay for parking-lot attendants in Though it seems paradoxical, a lack of budget is really a decrease. It’s subtle, the House increased from $26,000 to $49,000 in knowledge and resources by congressional but it’s still a decrease. I just want to the past decade, pay for staff assistants, who staffers can make for waste, Mr. Schuman make up the bulk of the House’s workforce, said, citing an inability to conduct over- let the gentleman know that that’s the rose from $26,000 to $30,000. That puts them fact. sight, agency regulations that are left un- in the bottom fifth of the region’s college- challenged, loopholes slipped into laws that The other fact is the CRS is a re- educated workforce. are giveaways for special and poor- search arm of the congressional Mem- It means that young workers have prox- ly implemented programs. bers. It’s a research arm that we’re imity to enormous power while surviving on He pointed to the creation of the Depart- able to use to do the kind of research a meager budget—dual forces that come to- ment of Homeland Security. that our folks really depend upon and gether to push congressional staffers ‘‘The department is a mess because people through the ‘‘revolving door’’ to highly paid is nonpartisan, is not biased in one way didn’t understand what would happen when K Street lobbyists. In the revolving door, you merge so many different agencies with or another, and they are very profes- former congressional staff and members use different cultures,’’ he said. ‘‘It is bloated, sional in doing so. If we’re expected to their personal connections and insider inefficient and maladroit.’’ do the right kind of work for our con- knowledge to attempt to pull the levers of A failure by Congress to ‘‘understand the stituency and then also for our country power on behalf of a paying client. A former laws it passed’’ and ‘‘innovations in the pri- on issues, then we should be able to ex- congressional staffer is among the most val- vate sector’’ also led ultimately to a huge pect good work from our CRS. uable assets a company desiring legislative crunch and the massive bailouts with tax- change can buy. In fact, Chairman CRENSHAW and his payer money, he said. But it also means that staffers are often UP AND OUT staff should be commended for recog- forced to rely on lobbyists while they still Consider the class of 2005. Of 186 Senate nizing the funding shortfall that CRS work for Congress, sometimes for the purest staff assistants who started that year, 82 per- has incurred in recent years. of reasons: While lobbyists with decades of cent had left by last year, 13 percent were experience in energy policy or other arcane As other congressional staff can at- still in the same position and the remaining areas are common, such depth of experience test, CRS is really essential to help 5 percent have moved up a notch. Of Senate is nearly nonexistent on Capitol Hill. Members to be able to perform the du- legislative correspondents starting the same Though 10 years of experience in a home- ties by this kind of a nonpartisan re- year, 83 percent have departed and the rest state office, which handles constituent serv- moved up. search and policy analysis. I believe ices and other less stressful concerns, is not this divided Congress should take more In the House, of 105 people who started as rare, a person with a decade of experience is legislative assistants, four made chief of advantage of this unbiased resource few and far between in Washington. and not reduce its capacity. Therefore, staff in six years. Seven out of 10 left, and al- WITHOUT A FOUNDATION most all the rest got other promotions. I oppose the amendment and urge my ‘‘Who are congressional staff going to turn As that group has come or gone, multiple colleagues do so also. to?’’ asked Daniel Schuman, a former Con- other layers of congressional staff have been I yield back the balance of my time. gressional Research Service (CRS) churned through. Among staffers who moved [From the Washington Times, June 6, 2012] who now studies policy at the nonpartisan on from Congress in early 2010, three-quar- Sunlight Foundation. ‘‘The experienced staff ters of departing staff assistants and legisla- CONGRESSIONAL STAFFERS, PUBLIC aren’t there. But lobbyists and think tanks tive correspondents had two years or less SHORTCHANGED BY HIGH , LOW PAY are beating down the door: ‘Here’s the legis- under their belts. (By Luke Rosiak) lation, here are the research materials and Even policy wonks in the most non- The most powerful nation on Earth is run I’ve got the co-sponsors lined up.’ ’’ political of positions, ‘‘professional staff’’ in largely by 24-year-olds. As policy questions more frequently hinge the Senate committees where most legisla- High turnover and lack of experience in on the nuances of technical matters, mem- tive work gets done, last only five years on congressional offices are leaving staffs in- bers of Congress are operating without the average, from the time they got their first creasingly without policy and institutional researchers and topical experts on which job in Congress to the time they found a new knowledge, a Washington Times analysis of a they have relied to cast informed votes. employer.

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Schuman said. nancial reality and financial sanity by Everyday, like so many of my Repub- Most college-educated workers in the D.C. saying let’s just freeze the spending lican and Democratic colleagues, I area earn $81,000 or more, with an average level for CRS for 1 year. point to this . When I salary of $93,850, according to the U.S. Cen- I yield back the balance of my time. meet with students, I ask them, What sus Bureau. For college grads under 30, the The CHAIR. The question is on the is the greatest invention of humans? median salary is $42,000. And they, knowing I’m a scientist, will Some 300 staffers who started in 2005 or amendment offered by the gentleman 2006 are already registered federal lobbyists, from Georgia (Mr. BROUN). sometimes come up with some techno- a Times review of records indicated. They The question was taken; and the logical answer. I would argue our are preparing detailed policy papers, and in Chair announced that the ayes ap- greatest invention is our constitu- some cases drafting proposed legislation, for peared to have it. tional system of government. Our bril- their former colleagues, and they have the Mr. HONDA. Mr. Chairman, I demand liant, resilient, self-correcting system time and resources to do a more thorough a recorded vote. of government, dreamed up in Philadel- job than those still there—though one that The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of phia so many years ago, functions re- has a slant in favor of their new, more gen- markably well over the centuries. And erous employer. rule XVIII, further proceedings on the ‘‘Staff are incredibly vulnerable to this. amendment offered by the gentleman this simple, 45-page pocket Constitu- They’re trying to do a very complicated job from Georgia will be postponed. tion that Members have been able to with limited resources,’’ Mr. Schuman said. AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. HOLT share with their constituents for gen- As the federal government has grown dra- The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- erations allows everyone to understand matically over the decades, the Congress in better that brilliant system of govern- charge of overseeing it has stayed the same sider amendment No. 3 printed in House Report 112–518. ment. or shrunk. A recent 10 percent reduction to Over my time here in the House, I congressional offices’ budgets is the latest Mr. HOLT. Mr. Chairman, I have major reduction. amendment No. 3 at the desk. have eagerly distributed these pocket ‘‘When times are going bad, lawmakers say The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate Constitutions to students, new citi- we have to cut Congress. But when things the amendment. zens, and many constituents who ask are going great, no one says it’s time to hire The text of the amendment is as fol- for them so that they can have their more staff. You get the Congress you pay lows: own. And who better to distribute for,’’ Mr. Schuman said. these copies than a Representative Page 24, line 13, after the dollar amount, Mr. Darling acknowledged that salaries working under the authority of article made it nearly impossible for Congress to insert ‘‘(reduced by $218,379) (increased by have many workers with significant experi- $218,379)’’. I of this ingenious document. ence. But he likened the limitation to ‘‘term A self-governing country works only The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- if we citizens believe that it does. A limits’’ for staff. He decried the deferred lution 679, the gentleman from New compensation system that inspires some Hill self-governing country works only if staffers to make next to nothing for a few Jersey (Mr. HOLT) and a Member op- the citizens provide the motive force years so they can cash in big as a lobbyist posed each will control 5 minutes. for it to work. And familiarity with the afterward, but praised the idealists who The Chair recognizes the gentleman copies of this ingenious, powerful, es- toiled there. from . ‘‘There’s a perception that government sential document provide the motiva- workers are underworked, and that’s far b 1000 tion and the mechanism for our gov- from the case in Congress. In fact, they tend Mr. HOLT. My amendment seeks to ernment to work. to burn out and leave for higher-paid posi- address a problem we face here in the Since 2009, when Members of the tions,’’ said Mr. Darling. Executive-branch legislative branch: the congressional 111th Congress each received a thou- bureaucrats could take a lesson from their supply of pocket-sized copies of the sand copies of this pocket edition of grueling workload, he added. the U.S. Constitution, Members of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of ‘‘The way Congress runs is the way the fed- House have not received any new pock- Independence is exhausted. eral government should run.’’ et Constitutions. That means despite My amendment reduces and then re- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Well, my the fact that we began this Congress, inserts $218,379 from the budget for the good friend from California said this is the 112th, by reading the Constitution Government Printing Office to address a decrease in spending, but it’s not. It’s in this House Chamber, which I was this so that they can provide just keeping the spending at the cur- pleased to participate in, no Member of these pocket Constitutions and Dec- rent levels for 1 more year. It makes the 112th Congress has been provided larations. It is the exact cost of the sense. with any additional constitutions. So last printing of the pocket version of We are in hard economic times as a with no new copies of the pocket Con- the Constitution. nation. We’re broke as a nation. We’re stitution since 2009, except these few But the money is not the root of the spending more money than we’re bring- that I have here, it is long past time to problem. The funding exists to print ing in. fix this simple problem with this sim- more pocket Constitutions today or to- Members on both sides of the aisle ple amendment. certainly use the Congressional Re- morrow. What is lacking is the author- I yield back the balance of my time. search Service, and it’s a good service ity for the Government Printing Office Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I for all of us. But we all have to tighten to do so. The approval of this amend- seek time in opposition, although I’m our belts. I hear Members on both sides ment appears to be the best parliamen- not necessarily opposed. talk about we need to make cuts, we tary approach that we have right now The CHAIR. The gentleman from need to balance our budget, we need to to solve this immediate problem. Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. start dealing with the deficit and debt. Last week, as I prepared to visit a Mr. CRENSHAW. I want to say thank I agree, we do. school in New Jersey where we would you to the gentleman for bringing this This reminds me of some mantra hold a ceremony of oath of citizenship to the attention of the House and just that went on back during our founding for new citizens, I asked my staff to from an informational standpoint period with a slightly different twist. make sure we had pocket Constitutions make Members aware that in February Back in those days of founding our Na- to distribute to them. I always carry this House passed what we call the tion, they were talking about taxes. one. I find many of my constituents Printing Resolution, which calls for The mantra was, Don’t tax me, don’t want to as well. When I discovered that the printing of the pocket Constitu- tax thee, tax that fellow behind the the supply was exhausted and none tions that he’s talking about. The tree. Well, today it’s, Don’t cut me, have been printed for this Congress, I other body now has that piece of legis- don’t cut thee, cut the fellow behind thought we should address that prob- lation. Like a lot of other pieces of leg- the tree. But there’s not a person be- lem now. Except for the dozens of cop- islation that that body finds itself in hind the tree. ies that might be on a shelf in Mem- possession of, nothing has happened.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:22 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08JN7.015 H08JNPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3680 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 8, 2012 So I think it’s appropriate for some make sure that they act on Resolution thing that Republicans and Democrats of us to encourage the other body to 90. have agreed on for years, and it’s fi- take up the Printing Resolution, solve So I would urge all Members to vote nally time for that government funding the problem. And, actually, I was told ‘‘yes’’ on this amendment. to end. And if they want to continue just this morning that I think the Mr. CRENSHAW. I yield back the doing the work they do, they can still point of your amendment has actually balance of my time. go seek private funding, which, by the had an impact because the other body, The CHAIR. The question is on the way, Congress encouraged them to do I am told, has indicated that they plan amendment offered by the gentleman years ago, but they refused to do that to move ahead with the Printing Reso- from New Jersey (Mr. HOLT). because they still had the ability to get lution that we sent them earlier this The amendment was agreed to. government money. As long as we year. So I think all in all, that’s been AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. SCALISE leave a million in this account, we con- positive. The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- tinue to allow this agency, the Open Mr. HOLT. Will the gentleman yield? sider amendment No. 4 printed in World Leadership Center, to function Mr. CRENSHAW. I yield to the gen- House Report 112–518. when we’ve now, as a policy decision, tleman. Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Chairman, I have finally said it’s time for them to go. Mr. HOLT. As I said in my remarks, an amendment at the desk. So with that, I reserve the balance of the problem is not money; the problem The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will my time. is authorization. That can be accom- designate the amendment. Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I plished by this joint resolution from The text of the amendment is as fol- claim the time in opposition. the Joint Committee on Printing to lows: The CHAIR. The gentleman from the Government Printing Office, or it Page 29, line 21, after the dollar amount, Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. could be resolved through the appro- insert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000)’’. Mr. CRENSHAW. Everything the priations, as I’m attempting to do now. Page 36, line 10, after the dollar amount, gentleman said is true except for the And I should point out, as the gen- insert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. fact that what we are doing in this bill tleman refers to the other body, it is The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- is actually shutting down the Open out of pride of this body that we say we lution 679, the gentleman from Lou- World program. When you do that, will do what we should do and the Sen- isiana (Mr. SCALISE) and a Member op- there are some costs involved in the ate will do what they will do and we posed each will control 5 minutes. final shutdown, and that’s why last will try to get together to move legis- The Chair recognizes the gentleman year this was funded at $10 million. To lation forward. It is our job here today from Louisiana. shut down the program, we basically to do what we can do and to educate Mr. SCALISE. The amendment that I took away $9 million, left $1 million the public about this ingenious system bring forward zeroes out the Open there to terminate the existing con- of government that has been so suc- World Leadership Center. This is a sub- tracts that we have. There’s some final cessful for 2 centuries. We should do set of the Library of Congress. This is compensation that has to be paid. They this. an agency that’s received millions of have to close some offices. There are Mr. CRENSHAW. Reclaiming my dollars over the years—in fact, $123 potential unemployment claims. time, I yield 2 minutes to Mr. LUN- million over the past 10 years—to bring And so the point of this bill is to do GREN, the chairman of the House Ad- foreign government leaders from coun- exactly as the gentleman suggests, and ministration Committee. tries like Russia and others to the that is to shut down this program Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- United States, something that might which probably at one time was a very fornia. The gentleman is correct, we be a good idea but, frankly, when you worthwhile program and was, I guess, a did pass a resolution over to the other consider the fact that we’re running program that you could afford. But in body. It is customary that either body massive deficits, have a mountain of today’s world, this is a program that, determine what their printing needs debt that keeps building up, we have to under this legislative subcommittee, are, but we do have to normally have a cut back programs that we just can’t doesn’t seem to be the right place to resolution for it. afford to do. And clearly, this is one of find funding. There were attempts in Under Mr. HARPER’s direction, with those programs. the past to fund it under the State-For- the Joint Committee on Printing, we I do applaud the chairman and the eign Operations Subcommittee. actually reduced our request by 50 per- committee for reducing this account. But bottom line, the goal of this cent to save money, but also to give Although it’s been reduced, there’s still committee is to shut down this pro- adequate printing of what we thought a million dollars remaining in the ac- gram because we can’t afford it any- was needed. The other body initially count. Ultimately, what we do is com- more. Even if you pass this amend- decided that they didn’t need any more pletely eliminate that funding. The ment, it still costs a million dollars to copies. They have now reassessed that reason that we’re doing this, if you go shut down the program. The Congres- and at the last minute have indicated back—and we’ve looked at the CON- sional Budget Office scores it as a mil- to us that they see the need for doing GRESSIONAL RECORD over the years, lion dollars. that and have promised us that they going back to 2009—Congress has been So I would say we ought not to pass will act on our resolution. very clear to this agency, the Open this amendment. We ought to continue So this is a hope that maybe this is World Leadership Center, that it’s time the process that has been started to one thing that they can agree on send- for them to stop receiving government shut down this program, and these dol- ing out of their body this year and over money. lars will be used to do just that. to us. But in the meantime, the gentle- With that, I reserve the balance of man’s amendment is appropriate. Let b 1010 my time. us not lose the Constitution over this. Just look at the comments from Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Chairman, I con- Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I April 21 of 2010. At the time, Chairman tinue to reserve. yield 2 minutes to the ranking mem- WASSERMAN SCHULTZ said: Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I ber, Mr. HONDA. Our subcommittee’s stated goal has been yield 2 minutes to the ranking mem- Mr. HONDA. Thank you for yielding. that we would begin to wean you off your re- ber, the gentleman from California I won’t need the full 2 minutes be- liance on Legislative Branch funding, so it is (Mr. HONDA). cause I think that the proponent, Con- somewhat difficult for me to understand why Mr. HONDA. Mr. Chairman, the gen- gressman HOLT, has done an excellent you have asked for $2 million more in fund- tleman’s amendment attempts to cut job in expressing our sentiment about ing. $1 million in the bill for the Open the importance of the pocket Constitu- This is an agency, Mr. Chairman, World program, and I want to empha- tion. I appreciate the chairman of the that has shown an unwillingness to size the word ‘‘attempts.’’ I also want authorizing committee, Congressman work with Congress who for years now to emphasize that it’s not my intent to LUNGREN, and my chairperson for tak- has said it’s time for you to stop get- support the idea of shutting down the ing the initiative in moving forward on ting government money. This isn’t program; it’s the issue of the process of this and prodding the other body to some new development. This is some- the gentleman’s resolution.

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That nated with the State Department be- And I yield back the balance of my means that this amendment has no ef- cause it’s run out of the State Depart- time. fect. Maybe the gentleman did not ment. Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I know that, or maybe he disagrees with So now you have a separate, duplica- yield back the balance of my time. the Congressional Budget Office, but tive program that Congress, both Re- The CHAIR. The question is on the the Congressional Budget Office is a publican and Democrat Members, for 3 amendment offered by the gentleman fine arbiter, and it has concluded that years now has been saying, It’s time from Louisiana (Mr. SCALISE). this amendment would not save one red for you to go. The question was taken; and the cent. Again, this is a process of zeroing And I go back again to the June 2009 Chair announced that the noes ap- out, and you need that money. committee hearing. The committee peared to have it. But let me emphasize again that it is recommendation begins a phaseout of Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Chairman, I de- not my intent to support the idea of Legislative Branch financial support mand a recorded vote. closing down the program at all; it is for the Open World program. That was The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of just my comment on the process. the committee recommendation in rule XVIII, further proceedings on the Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I 2009. Republicans weren’t running the amendment offered by the gentleman yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from House back then. That was under from Louisiana will be postponed. Democratic leadership. Virginia (Mr. MORAN), the former rank- b 1020 ing member of the Legislative Branch. And of course in 2010, the chairman Mr. MORAN. I thank my friend from at the time, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. MORAN Florida very much. from the opposing party said: The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- Mr. Chairman, not only do I oppose Our subcommittee’s stated goal has been sider amendment No. 5 printed in the amendment, I don’t think we that we would begin to wean you off your re- House Report 112–518. should be shutting down this program. liance on Legislative Branch funding. Mr. MORAN. Mr. Chairman, I have This was a bipartisan program one of Yet that same year, they asked for $2 an amendment at the desk. whose principal sponsors was Senator million more. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate Ted Stevens from Alaska. What it does This is an agency that just doesn’t the amendment. is to give voice to leaders within coun- get it, and this represents what’s wrong The text of the amendment is as fol- tries who are suffering under oppres- with Washington when we’re going lows: sive forms of government. broke. We are going broke right now. At the end of the bill (before the short I just met with the Ukrainian delega- Every single day, every dollar spent title), insert the following: tion. My friend, Mr. CRENSHAW, may here in Washington, 42 cents of that LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR have had an opportunity to meet with dollar is borrowed money, borrowed POLYSTYRENE PRODUCTS them as well. They come through the from countries like China, sending the SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Congress of the United States and the bill to our kids and our grandkids. And in this Act may be used to obtain poly- executive branch. They learn how our here we’ve got a program that even styrene products for use in food service fa- government works. And at a time when Congress, Republican and Democrats, cilities of the House of Representatives. we are spending two-thirds of a trillion said it’s time for the program to end, The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- dollars on security, this is the and yet they still have a million dol- lution 679, the gentleman from Virginia kind of program that can promote lars sitting in their budget. (Mr. MORAN) and a Member opposed smart power by working with leaders So what you would have is seven em- each will control 5 minutes. in other countries. They want freedom ployees. They have a staff of seven peo- The Chair recognizes the gentleman of the press. They want democracy. ple. So you’ve taken $10 million away, from Virginia. They can’t stand what communism did and I applaud, again, the chairman for Mr. MORAN. Mr. Chairman, this to their countries, but they don’t want doing that. So you’ve said there will be amendment, which I am offering joint- the kleptocracy of Russia. They don’t no more program. There will be no ly with Congress Members WELCH and want Russian domination. They want more exchange. That’s been a decision PINGREE, would ban polystyrene prod- to be like the United States, and they already made by the committee, the ucts in our food service facilities here want to come here and learn how to subcommittee. But you’re leaving in the House. adopt the best principles that empower seven people to be paid to do absolutely Mr. Chairman, in 2011, the new Re- our democracy. nothing with money we don’t have. publican majority in the House insti- It’s a good program. It’s not much Now, how many small businesses tuted the use of polystyrene containers money, and the dividends that it yields across the country that have been fac- in our food service facilities. This are far greater than anything it costs ing these tough economic times are amendment would prohibit the use of us. I certainly agree we ought not given a million-dollar check by the funds to purchase polystyrene products eliminate the $1 million placeholder, Federal Government to close down? for use in the House cafeteria and but I wish we would not eliminate this Unfortunately, so many businesses eateries. program at all because it’s a program have closed down because times are Removing polystyrene would show we ought to be proud to fund. tough, but they don’t get a million dol- our concern for the health of our visi- Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Chairman, I’m lars from the Federal Government to tors and our employees, and for the fu- prepared to close, and I would first like do it, especially with money borrowed ture of our environment. We should be to address some of the issues that were from China. using recyclable and biodegradable brought up during this discussion. And now I would go to address the products and avoiding polystyrene As it relates to the idea of having ex- CBO issue. We actually asked CBO foam packaging. changes with people from foreign coun- about this amendment. We asked them Over 20 years ago, McDonalds and tries, that’s why we have a State De- on Monday. Here’s a letter from CBO. other for- fast-food restaurants partment. And, in fact, the State De- On Monday they said: replaced polystyrene foam with recy- partment has programs that do just At this point, we estimate that your clable and paper board containers. The that. amendment would have no score. House of Representatives is the only The Open World Leadership Center is So there is no cost to doing this, but place within the Capitol Complex to re- a program run by the Library of Con- it is a million dollars less that we’ll be vert back to Styrofoam products. Nei- gress. If this program were so impor- borrowing from China. And at some ther the Senate, the Library of Con- tant to national security and relations point they say a million dollars here, a gress, nor the Capitol Visitors Center

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:22 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08JN7.025 H08JNPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3682 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 8, 2012 food services use polystyrene food solid waste, and the carbon emission gentleman’s district—one of the exem- products out of concern for the health differences are nominal. plary programs in the country. We’re of their patrons. We should be leading If Mr. MORAN would like to eliminate not putting this into a landfill; we are by example, and this amendment pro- polystyrene in the House he needs to be actually converting it. In fact, these vides a way through which we can show right upfront with the American people products are one of the best means of environmental responsibility to the and let them know how much this is creating energy from waste. thousands of constituents who visit our going to cost them. In fact, this prod- The second thing is, this is a con- offices each year. We should be con- uct costs less and is a better product. demnation of an industry that employs cerned about their health and that of And I think that’s something that we about 50,000 Americans around the our employees. ought to do here in the government is country that deal with the production Polystyrene is also very difficult to find ways of saving money and produce of this product. I would say they have recycle. Most polystyrene containers a better outcome. come to me and said: Can you at least end up taking up inordinately large Mr. MORAN. Mr. Chairman, I would defend us with the facts, that the FDA amounts of space in landfills or incin- say to my good friend from California, has to approve use for sale of these erators. The problems with polystyrene this amendment doesn’t reintroduce products that come into human con- include cancerous chemicals used dur- the composting program, and it doesn’t tact. If it were carcinogenic, it would ing manufacturing, minimal recycle deal with those utensils—which I not be allowed. ability, enormous space taken up in admit, some of them were not the The fact of the matter is, we used landfills, and toxic byproducts released best—but this deals with the poly- common sense. We actually took up a during incineration. styrene containers only, which is the recommendation by the Democrats An EPA report on solid waste named greater source of concern for the when the Republicans took over. One of the polystyrene manufacturing process health of our visitors and our employ- the recommendations that was made in the fifth-largest creator of hazardous ees. writing was that we eliminate the waste. Toxic chemicals leak out of At this time, I’d like to yield 1 composting program because it cost these Styrofoam containers into the minute to our friend and colleague too much money, it was unsuccessful, food and drinks they contain and thus from Maine (Ms. PINGREE). and in fact it caused more energy than endanger human health and reproduc- Ms. PINGREE of Maine. I thank my it was supposed to save. We did that. I tive systems. That’s our employees and colleague, Mr. MORAN, for allowing me thought you were going to thank us for our visitors to the House office build- to speak and join him with this amend- following your suggestion. We even put ings we’re endangering. With this ment today. it in the gentleman’s district—proud amendment, we can reduce environ- I rise in support of this amendment, employees of the gentleman’s constitu- mental hazards and landfill waste, and which would prohibit us from using ency are reducing this waste to energy, protect the public’s health. taxpayer money to stock the House and yet the gentleman comes before us I encourage my colleagues to support cafeterias with polystyrene, or, as and says the program that you have in what I think should be a no-brainer most Americans call it, Styrofoam. my district, doggone it, we just don’t amendment, and I reserve the balance Maybe to some this seems like a small want it. Sometimes people around here of my time. thing, but stocking our cafeterias with can’t take yes for an answer. Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I Styrofoam sends a terrible message. Mr. MORAN. Well, certainly the gen- claim time in opposition to the amend- When I was first elected to Congress tleman makes a compelling argument ment. in 2008, it was such a pleasure to see here in terms of . But it is The CHAIR. The gentleman from biodegradable materials in the cafe- clear that when you talk to people who Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. teria: cardboard containers, paper cups, regularly use our cafeterias, that they Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I even bamboo forks—which maybe are concerned about the health effects just want to say that we don’t use any didn’t always work right, but they still of polystyrene containers. In fact, appropriated funds to buy polystyrene were recyclable and biodegradable. We there’s a Facebook group that’s been containers. I just want to make that ate out of containers that looked a lot created called Stop the Styrofoam In- point that we don’t use any appro- like what we now see in most fast food vasion: Bring Cardboard Back to the priated money to do that. restaurants. House Cafeteria. Now, I’m sure these I want to recognize a valued member When the Republicans took control, gentlemen see that effort on Facebook. of the subcommittee, the gentleman that instantly changed and we are back Communities across the country from California (Mr. CALVERT), for 2 to eating from Styrofoam. When my have rallied against polystyrene prod- minutes. constituents read about it they were, ucts, and bans have been instituted in Mr. CALVERT. I thank the Chair- frankly, quite shocked. They couldn’t cities and counties in California, Mas- man. imagine why Congress was moving sachusetts, Illinois, Maine, Wash- My friend’s—and he is my friend, Mr. backwards. ington, Oregon, New Jersey, and New MORAN—amendment is certainly mis- Styrofoam takes hundreds of years to York. guided and costly and a step back- biodegrade and is a suspected car- wards. Let’s talk about the facts. cinogen because of the chemical it b 1030 The House composting program in leaches into food and liquid. I urge my Now, these are not statewide bans in the last Congress increased our oper- colleagues to support our amendment all of these States. Many of them, ating costs by half a million dollars a to get rid of Styrofoam in the House they’re cities and counties. But this is year, all for the luxury of using, re- cafeterias. not something that is unique to the member, weak utensils that literally Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I people supporting this amendment. melted in your soup, and ineffective yield 2 minutes to the distinguished Across the country, people are real- cups, soda cups, not including the extra chairman of the House Administration izing that it is not healthy to use poly- paper insulators to keep your hands Committee, the gentleman from Cali- styrene as a material. It does take up from burning once you use those inef- fornia (Mr. LUNGREN). too much land space in many places in fective paper cups. The cups, by the Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- the country, and we really ought to way, were two to three times more ex- fornia. I thank the gentleman for yield- support this amendment. pensive than polystyrene foam cups. ing. I yield back the balance of my time. And the environmental benefits. Peer Last year we had this argument. Last Mr. CRENSHAW. I yield back the reviewed studies confirm that foam year, it was criticism of the fact that I balance of my time. food and beverage containers—which had approved a contract that got rid of The CHAIR. The question is on the are recyclable and, by the way, are still the composting and instead that start- amendment offered by the gentleman used by McDonalds—use significantly ed a pilot project, I believe, in the gen- from Virginia (Mr. MORAN). less energy and water than their sup- tleman from Virginia’s district, where The question was taken; and the posed eco-friendly alternatives. They we are taking all of this and we are Chair announced that the ayes ap- use fewer raw materials, create less converting it from waste energy in the peared to have it.

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HARPER copies, as you look at it, that those say we’ve got to advertise town halls The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- agencies that get them, which include and whatever else that we’re doing. sider amendment No. 6 printed in 43 copies to House Leg Counsel, 48 cop- Let me tell you, all the online adver- House Report 112–518. ies to House Law Revision Counsel, 13 tising that is being paid for by the tax- Mr. HARPER. Mr. Chairman, I have copies to the House Committee on Ap- payers from Members’ offices right an amendment at the desk. propriations, the House Legislative Re- now, town halls and those other no- The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate source Center receives four copies, tices represent a tiny fraction of that. the amendment. House Parliamentarian receives three, Most of it are things like this, ads The text of the amendment is as fol- and then the list goes on from there as reading: Congressman X is fighting the lows: to how we have those. madness. Click on this, and then it I certainly do believe that the House sends them to their official page, just At the end of the bill (before the short boosting their name ID. title), insert the following: Committee on Appropriations, for ex- Representative X is working to lower SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ample, is not going to need 13 full cop- by this Act may be used to provide an aggre- ies for those. Those are things that, gas prices by increasing American en- gate number of more than 50 printed copies even going back to law school days, ergy production. Find out more and of any edition of the United States Code to you learn how to share the available like my page today. Another one: Congressman X is com- all offices of the House of Representatives. copies. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- Mr. CRENSHAW. Will the gentleman mitted to creating jobs, driving down spending, and shrinking the size of the lution 679, the gentleman from Mis- yield? sissippi (Mr. HARPER) and a Member Mr. HARPER. I will certainly yield Federal Government. That’s pure elec- opposed each will control 5 minutes. to the gentleman. tioneering or campaigning. The tax- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. CRENSHAW. How many copies payers have no reason to fund that from Mississippi. will the Appropriations Committee get kind of purchase in online advertising. We already see the abuse that takes Mr. HARPER. Mr. Chairman, this under your amendment? place with regard to franking. When amendment would limit the printing of Mr. HARPER. Well, under the you receive in the mail a four-color paper copies of the U.S. Code for the amendment we do not determine how glossy that you can’t even tell the dif- United States House of Representatives many copies each will get. If we do a ference between that these days and a to 50 copies. pro rata reduction in the numbers that campaign mailer, unless you look and As chairman of the Joint Committee go to each one, I think we could come see the very, very fine print that is on Printing, I have been working to cut to an agreement as to what those num- there on the bottom of the mailer: paid wasteful printing, and the U.S. Code is bers will be. a prime example of what needs to be Mr. CRENSHAW. If the gentleman for at taxpayer expense. Enter the Internet world and the po- cut. Every 6 years, the United States will further yield, I just want to say I tential for abuse is that much greater Code is reprinted to incorporate new think that’s a very good amendment. when Members can target ads. Say if I statutory changes. Mr. HARPER. Thank you, sir. Currently, the 2012 edition of the U.S. I yield back the balance of my time. wanted to run for Governor next, I Code is slated to be printed by GPO in The CHAIR. The question is on the could say that I want an ad to pop up fiscal year 2013. However, the printing amendment offered by the gentleman or my name to pop up when somebody types in a Google search for Arizona and production of the Code takes any- from Mississippi (Mr. HARPER). where from 14 to 16 months, guaran- The amendment was agreed to. Governor. I would submit to you that kind of thing is happening right now, teeing that the Code is outdated before AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE and we’ve got to stop it before it brings it even is in print. The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- Mr. Chairman, my amendment would a dark cloud over this body. sider amendment No. 7 printed in We all know what happened with ear- reduce the House’s allotment from 213 House Report 112–518. marks in years past. It got so rampant to 50 copies. This reduction will ensure Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I have an and the corruption set in that we had the long-term preservation of hard cop- amendment at the desk. to get rid of it completely. Let’s stop ies in the House, while freeing up over The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate this before it really balloons. There is $369,000 for FY2013, money that would the amendment. abuse going on right now, but let’s stop be better spent modernizing and im- The text of the amendment is as fol- lows: it before it gets big. proving access to legislative informa- I urge adoption of the amendment tion, including the Code. At the end of the bill (before the short and reserve the balance of my time. The printed copies of the U.S. Code in title), insert the following: Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I SEC. ll. None of the funds made available the House are used less each day be- rise to claim time in opposition. cause of increasingly available, more by this Act for Members’ Representational Allowances, the salaries and expenses of The CHAIR. The gentleman from up-to-date electronic alternatives. This House Leadership Offices, or the salaries and Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. amendment is a simple overdue reduc- expenses of Committee Employees may be Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, tion in unnecessary printing. used to purchase paid advertisements on any Members of the House, if the gen- I want to thank Chairman LUNGREN, Internet site other than an official site of tleman has a problem with commu- as well as the appropriators, for their the Member, leadership office, or committee nicating with constituents, then I support of these efforts; and I encour- involved. think he ought to take his gripes to age my colleagues to support this The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- the Franking Commission. amendment. lution 679, the gentleman from Arizona I think everyone knows in this House Mr. CRENSHAW. Will the gentleman (Mr. FLAKE) and a Member opposed that Members have an office account, yield? each will control 5 minutes. and the philosophy is that you have an Mr. HARPER. I yield to the gen- The Chair recognizes the gentleman office account, you run your office. tleman from Florida. from Arizona. You are held accountable for how you Mr. CRENSHAW. Thank you for Mr. FLAKE. This amendment would spend those dollars. Some dollars are yielding. I just want to thank you for simply prohibit Members, Committees, spent for salaries, for equipment, for bringing this to our attention. I think and leadership offices from using tax- rent, and for communications. it’s well-intentioned. I think it’s a good payer-funded MRAs to purchase online When the communications are paid idea. advertisements. These ads are little for with taxpayers’ dollars, they are

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If someone is trying to suggest that fore any kind of communication is put This is from a Member: we ought not to be allowed to ask our forward—whether it’s a newsletter, ‘‘Like’’ my Facebook page to find out what constituents ‘‘What is your position on maybe it is a postcard—before any- I’m doing to create jobs, to reduce spending, a balanced budget amendment?’’ I’d thing goes out, there are very strict and to put our economy back on track. like to say that you have that right. If guidelines that the Franking Commis- How is that necessary for the tax- you don’t want to ask that question, sion uses to decide what goes in to payer to fund? Come on. Let’s get real you don’t have to ask that question, those communication pieces. here. but that’s for Members to be able to do Under the rules, Members are allowed Another one: that. to use their MRA, their office account, I want to know, do you support a balanced Frankly, I think the idea that some- that’s funded by taxpayers dollars. budget amendment to the United States Con- how we ought to limit our communica- They can, if they want to announce stitution? tions to the old-fashioned snail mail is they’re going to have a town hall meet- I don’t really want to know that. just wrong. What we’ve attempted to do is to use the principles that have ing, they can send out a postcard, they Members just want to get traffic, name been established by the Franking Com- can send out a letter. They can actu- IDs to their Web pages. mission over the years to the new tech- ally buy advertising in a newspaper, as Now, I’m not a Luddite here. I have nology. That is simply what we have long as it meets the requirements of my own Web page. I have a Facebook account. I do all of that, but I do it done. It is no more or no less. If people the Franking Commission. And they want to complain about particular where it’s appropriate—with campaign are very strict about how big your messages that have come out, we can funds, not with official funds to cam- name can be and how many pictures look at that. In fact, we turn down paign. you can have. many, many suggested pieces to be The gentleman mentioned that we b 1040 sent out by Members of Congress. We ought to just kind of trust the Mem- have tried to adjust to the new commu- You can also buy time, buy adver- ber—there is a Franking Commission— tising on the radio. If you want to say, nications, and the gentleman’s amend- and let everybody do it. I should men- ment would not allow us to use a new ‘‘I’m going to have a meeting, and tion that, in 1997, when this bill came we’re going to decide whether or not to means of communication. to the floor, Members thought there Mr. FLAKE. May I inquire as to the appoint people to the military acad- was some abuse going on with the time remaining? emies,’’ you can do that. You can also franking of mail, so a requirement was The CHAIR. The gentleman from Ari- use the Internet for that. Quite frank- put in to add the ‘‘printed at taxpayer zona has 30 seconds remaining. ly, in today’s world, that’s how most expense.’’ That was done by amend- Mr. FLAKE. In closing, I would just people get their information. I’m not a ment on this bill on this floor in 1997. say we have a Franking Commission. tech guy, but I understand that social Also, there was abuse with franking They are making determinations like media is how a lot of young people and too close to an election. So, with an this, and we’re still getting this stuff. old people, as well, communicate. amendment in this bill on this floor in We’re still getting people saying, Con- If you want to communicate through 1997, there was put in a requirement gressman X—fighting the madness. the Internet, then you should have the that there is a 90-day blackout period ‘‘Like’’ my Facebook page now. same rules and regulations that apply in which you can’t do it. I would suggest that the bipartisan- to the print. You have to go to the So there is a recognition that some- ship of this Franking Commission is Franking Commission, and they ap- times you go too far here. I can tell part of the problem. Both parties say, prove it. Again, Democrats and Repub- you that Members are going too far. I They’re doing it, so we’ll do it, too, and licans, they’re making sure that these would invite anyone to go down to the we’ll both turn the other way. are official notices. They can direct Franking Commission and take a look That’s why we get into problems with you to your own Web site. Most Mem- at what’s going on, to take a look at this. I’m just saying, please, get ahead bers have Web sites, and they can an- what Members are sending. of the curve here, and get ahead of nounce things on there. We’re going to be voting on this where the taxpayers are going to be on So it seems strange to me to single quickly. So I would submit, if you’re this issue. I urge the support of the out this new social media, which is coming to the floor or watching this amendment. where the world seems to be going. debate, you don’t want to be on the I yield back the balance of my time. That’s how people get their informa- other side of this issue, because we will The CHAIR. The question is on the tion. It’s a lot cheaper to communicate be here, sooner or later, banning this amendment offered by the gentleman on the Internet than it is to mail a let- practice. I hope it’s sooner rather than from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). The question was taken; and the ter or to mail a post card. It seems to later. Chair announced that the ayes ap- me this is just an effort to micro- I reserve the balance of my time. peared to have it. manage how the Members use their Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Chairman, I de- MRAs, and you single out the one area 1 2 yield 1 ⁄ minutes to the gentleman mand a recorded vote. in which the world seems to be going. from California, the chairman of the The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of So it’s like a step backwards to say House Administration Committee, Mr. rule XVIII, further proceedings on the that you can communicate, that you LUNGREN. amendment offered by the gentleman can buy advertising on the radio, that Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- from Arizona will be postponed. you can buy an ad in a newspaper as fornia. I would just like to advise all ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIR long as you comply with these franking Members that we have full-time em- The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rules but that you can’t do it with the ployees working under the direction of rule XVIII, proceedings will now re- Internet. It just seems like a strange Members of the Franking Commission sume on those amendments printed in way to go. Once again, all of this is and the House administration every House Report 112–518 on which further subject to review by the Franking single day who review the products of proceedings were postponed, in the fol- Commission, made up of Democrats the offices of Members. lowing order: and Republicans, in order to make sure There is a limitation on the number Amendment No. 1 by Mr. GOSAR of that all of that is appropriate. of references you can make to yourself. Arizona. With that, I reserve the balance of There is a limitation on the number of Amendment No. 2 by Mr. BROUN of my time. pictures you can have. There is a limi- Georgia. Mr. FLAKE. In response, the gen- tation on how large the pictures can Amendment No. 4 by Mr. SCALISE of tleman mentioned people want to an- be. There is a limitation on some of the Louisiana. nounce town halls and whatnot. That is language that there can be. We try not Amendment No. 5 by Mr. MORAN of a tiny, tiny fraction of what occurs in to censor, but we try to make a dis- Virginia.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:22 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08JN7.039 H08JNPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE June 8, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3685 Amendment No. 7 by Mr. FLAKE of Terry Walden Wittman Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Chair, due to at- Arizona. Thornberry Walsh (IL) Woodall tending Corrections Professionals National Tipton Webster Yoder The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Turner (NY) West Young (FL) Memorial Service, I missed the following roll- the minimum time for any electronic Turner (OH) Westmoreland Young (IN) call vote: No. 371 on June 8, 2012. If present, vote after the first vote in this series. Upton Whitfield I would have voted: rollcall vote No. 371— Walberg Wilson (SC) AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR Gosar (R–AZ) Amendment, ‘‘aye.’’ NOES—193 The CHAIR. The unfinished business Stated against: is the demand for a recorded vote on Ackerman Fudge Pelosi Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 371, I was Aderholt Garamendi Perlmutter the amendment offered by the gen- Alexander Gerlach Peters away from the Capitol due to prior commit- tleman from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR) on Altmire Gonzalez Peterson ments to my constituents. Had I been present, which further proceedings were post- Baca Granger Pingree (ME) I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ poned and on which the noes prevailed Bachus Green, Al Price (NC) Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. Bass (NH) Grijalva Quigley by voice vote. Becerra Grimm Rahall 371, had I been present, I would have voted The Clerk will redesignate the Berkley Gutierrez Rangel ‘‘no.’’ Berman Hahn amendment. Reyes AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF Bishop (GA) Hanabusa Richardson The Clerk redesignated the amend- GEORGIA Blumenauer Harper Richmond ment. Bonamici Hastings (FL) Rogers (AL) The CHAIR. The unfinished business Bonner Hayworth RECORDED VOTE Rogers (KY) is the demand for a recorded vote on Boswell Heinrich Roskam the amendment offered by the gen- The CHAIR. A recorded vote has been Brady (PA) Higgins Ross (AR) demanded. Brown (FL) Hinchey Rothman (NJ) tleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN) on A recorded vote was ordered. Butterfield Hinojosa Roybal-Allard which further proceedings were post- Calvert Holt Runyan The vote was taken by electronic de- Capito Honda poned and on which the ayes prevailed Ruppersberger by voice vote. vice, and there were—ayes 213, noes 193, Capps Hoyer Rush not voting 25, as follows: Capuano Jackson (IL) Ryan (OH) The Clerk will redesignate the Carnahan Jackson Lee Sa´ nchez, Linda [Roll No. 371] Carson (IN) (TX) amendment. T. Carter Johnson (GA) The Clerk redesignated the amend- AYES—213 Sanchez, Loretta Castor (FL) Johnson, E. B. Sarbanes ment. Adams Gardner McIntyre Chu Kaptur Schakowsky Amash Garrett McKeon Cicilline Kildee RECORDED VOTE Schiff Amodei Gibbs McKinley Clarke (MI) King (NY) Schock The CHAIR. A recorded vote has been Austria Gibson McMorris Clarke (NY) Lance Schwartz demanded. Bachmann Gingrey (GA) Rodgers Clay Langevin Scott (VA) Barletta Goodlatte Mica Cleaver Larsen (WA) A recorded vote was ordered. Scott, David Barrow Gosar Miller (MI) Clyburn Larson (CT) The CHAIR. This will be a 2-minute Bartlett Gowdy Miller, Gary Serrano Cohen Latham vote. Barton (TX) Graves (GA) Mulvaney Cole LaTourette Sewell Benishek Graves (MO) Murphy (PA) Conyers Lee (CA) Sherman The vote was taken by electronic de- Berg Griffin (AR) Myrick Costello Levin Shimkus vice, and there were—ayes 214, noes 189, Biggert Griffith (VA) Neugebauer Courtney Lewis (GA) Simpson not voting 28, as follows: Bilbray Guinta Noem Crawford Lipinski Sires Bishop (NY) Guthrie Nugent Crenshaw Lofgren, Zoe Smith (WA) [Roll No. 372] Bishop (UT) Hall Nunes Crowley Lowey Speier AYES—214 Black Hanna Nunnelee Cuellar Lucas Stark Blackburn Harris Olson Culberson Luja´ n Sutton Adams Dold Israel Bono Mack Hartzler Owens Cummings Lungren, Daniel Thompson (CA) Alexander Dreier Issa Boren Hastings (WA) Palazzo Davis (CA) E. Thompson (MS) Amash Duffy Jenkins Boustany Heck Paulsen Davis (IL) Lynch Thompson (PA) Austria Duncan (SC) Johnson (IL) Brady (TX) Hensarling Pearce DeGette Maloney Tiberi Bachmann Duncan (TN) Johnson (OH) Braley (IA) Herger Pence DeLauro Markey Tierney Barletta Ellmers Johnson, Sam Brooks Herrera Beutler Petri Deutch Matsui Tonko Barrow Emerson Jones Broun (GA) Himes Pitts Diaz-Balart McCollum Tsongas Bartlett Farenthold Jordan Buchanan Hochul Poe (TX) Dicks McDermott Van Hollen Barton (TX) Fincher Kelly Bucshon Huelskamp Polis Dingell McGovern Vela´ zquez Bass (NH) Fitzpatrick King (IA) Buerkle Huizenga (MI) Pompeo Doggett McNerney Visclosky Benishek Flake Kingston Burgess Hultgren Posey Dold Meeks Walz (MN) Berg Fleischmann Kinzinger (IL) Burton (IN) Hunter Price (GA) Doyle Michaud Wasserman Biggert Fleming Kissell Camp Hurt Quayle Dreier Miller (NC) Schultz Bilbray Flores Kline Campbell Israel Reed Edwards Miller, George Waters Bishop (UT) Fortenberry Lamborn Canseco Issa Rehberg Ellison Moore Watt Black Foxx Lance Cantor Jenkins Reichert Emerson Moran Waxman Blackburn Franks (AZ) Landry Carney Johnson (IL) Renacci Engel Murphy (CT) Welch Bono Mack Frelinghuysen Latham Cassidy Johnson (OH) Ribble Eshoo Nadler Wilson (FL) Boustany Gallegly Lipinski Chabot Johnson, Sam Rigell Farr Napolitano Wolf Brady (TX) Gardner LoBiondo Chaffetz Jones Rivera Fattah Olver Womack Brooks Garrett Long Chandler Jordan Roby Fortenberry Pallone Woolsey Broun (GA) Gibbs Luetkemeyer Coffman (CO) Keating Roe (TN) Frank (MA) Pascrell Yarmuth Buchanan Gibson Lummis Conaway Kelly Rogers (MI) Frelinghuysen Pastor (AZ) Young (AK) Bucshon Gingrey (GA) Manzullo Connolly (VA) Kind Rohrabacher Buerkle Goodlatte Marchant Cooper King (IA) Rokita NOT VOTING—25 Burgess Gosar Marino Costa Kingston Rooney Burton (IN) Gowdy McCarthy (CA) Akin Gohmert Miller (FL) Cravaack Kinzinger (IL) Ros-Lehtinen Calvert Granger McCaul Andrews Green, Gene Neal Critz Kissell Ross (FL) Campbell Graves (GA) McClintock Baldwin Hirono Paul Davis (KY) Kline Royce Canseco Graves (MO) McCotter Bass (CA) Holden DeFazio Lamborn Ryan (WI) Platts Cantor Griffin (AR) McHenry Bilirakis Kucinich Dent Landry Scalise Shuler Capito Griffith (VA) McIntyre Cardoza Labrador DesJarlais Lankford Schilling Slaughter Carter Guinta McKeon Coble Lewis (CA) Donnelly (IN) Latta Schmidt Towns Cassidy Guthrie McKinley Denham Mack Duffy LoBiondo Schrader Chabot Hall McMorris Filner Meehan Duncan (SC) Loebsack Schweikert Chaffetz Hanna Rodgers Duncan (TN) Long Scott (SC) b 1112 Coffman (CO) Harper Mica Ellmers Luetkemeyer Scott, Austin Cole Harris Miller (FL) Farenthold Lummis Sensenbrenner Ms. RICHARDSON, Mrs. CAPPS, and Conaway Hartzler Miller (MI) Fincher Manzullo Sessions Messrs. DOLD and DREIER changed Costa Hastings (WA) Miller, Gary Fitzpatrick Marchant Shuster their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Cravaack Hayworth Mulvaney Flake Marino Smith (NE) Crawford Heck Murphy (PA) Fleischmann Matheson Smith (NJ) Mr. ISRAEL changed his vote from Crenshaw Hensarling Myrick Fleming McCarthy (CA) Smith (TX) ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Culberson Herger Neugebauer Flores McCarthy (NY) Southerland So the amendment was agreed to. Davis (KY) Herrera Beutler Noem Forbes McCaul Stearns The result of the vote was announced Denham Huelskamp Nugent Foxx McClintock Stivers Dent Huizenga (MI) Nunes Franks (AZ) McCotter Stutzman as above recorded. DesJarlais Hultgren Nunnelee Gallegly McHenry Sullivan Stated for: Diaz-Balart Hurt Olson

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:06 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08JN7.041 H08JNPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3686 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 8, 2012 Palazzo Rokita Sullivan Neal Richardson Towns Pastor (AZ) Rokita Stutzman Paulsen Rooney Terry Paul Shuler Paulsen Rooney Sullivan Pence Roskam Thompson (PA) Platts Slaughter Pearce Ros-Lehtinen Terry Peterson Ross (FL) Thornberry Pence Roskam Thornberry Petri Royce Peterson Ross (FL) Tiberi b 1117 Tiberi Pitts Ryan (WI) Tipton Petri Royce Tipton Poe (TX) Scalise Turner (NY) So the amendment was agreed to. Pitts Ryan (WI) Upton Pompeo Schilling Turner (OH) Poe (TX) Scalise Walberg Posey Schmidt The result of the vote was announced Pompeo Schilling Upton Walden Price (GA) Schock as above recorded. Posey Schmidt Walberg Walsh (IL) Quayle Schrader Quayle Schweikert Walsh (IL) Stated for: Reed Schweikert Reed Scott (SC) Wasserman Webster Rehberg Scott (SC) Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Chairman, on roll- Rehberg Scott, Austin Schultz Reichert Scott, Austin West call No. 372, I inadvertently voted ‘‘no’’. I Reichert Sensenbrenner Webster Ribble Sensenbrenner Westmoreland meant to vote ‘‘aye.’’ Had I been present, I Renacci Sessions West Whitfield Westmoreland Rigell Sessions would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Ribble Shuster Rivera Shimkus Wilson (SC) Rigell Simpson Whitfield Roby Smith (NE) Wolf Stated against: Rivera Smith (NE) Wilson (SC) Roe (TN) Smith (TX) Womack Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 372, I was Roby Smith (NJ) Wittman Rogers (AL) Southerland Woodall away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Roe (TN) Smith (TX) Woodall Rogers (KY) Stearns Yoder Rogers (AL) Southerland Yoder Rogers (MI) Stivers Young (FL) ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Rogers (MI) Stearns Young (FL) Rohrabacher Stutzman Young (IN) I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Rohrabacher Stivers Young (IN) AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. SCALISE NOES—189 NOES—203 The CHAIR. The unfinished business Ackerman Grijalva Pastor (AZ) Ackerman Fattah Nadler Aderholt Grimm Pearce is the demand for a recorded vote on Aderholt Frank (MA) Napolitano Altmire Gutierrez Pelosi the amendment offered by the gen- Altmire Frelinghuysen Olver Amodei Hahn Perlmutter tleman from Louisiana (Mr. SCALISE) Amash Fudge Pallone Baca Hanabusa Peters on which further proceedings were Andrews Garamendi Pascrell Bachus Hastings (FL) Baca Gerlach Pingree (ME) postponed and on which the noes pre- Pelosi Becerra Heinrich Polis Becerra Gibson Perlmutter Berkley Higgins Price (NC) vailed by voice vote. Berg Gonzalez Peters Berman Himes Quigley The Clerk will redesignate the Berkley Gosar Pingree (ME) Bishop (GA) Hinchey Rahall Berman Granger Polis Bishop (NY) Hinojosa amendment. Biggert Green, Al Rangel Price (GA) Blumenauer Hochul The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bishop (GA) Grijalva Renacci Price (NC) Bonamici Holt Bishop (NY) Grimm Reyes ment. Quigley Bonner Honda Blumenauer Gutierrez Richmond Rahall Boren Hoyer RECORDED VOTE Bonamici Hahn Ros-Lehtinen Rangel Boswell Hunter The CHAIR. A recorded vote has been Boren Hanabusa Reyes Brady (PA) Jackson (IL) Ross (AR) Brady (PA) Harper Rothman (NJ) demanded. Richardson Braley (IA) Jackson Lee Braley (IA) Hastings (FL) Richmond Roybal-Allard A recorded vote was ordered. Brown (FL) (TX) Brown (FL) Hayworth Rogers (KY) Runyan Butterfield Johnson (GA) The CHAIR. This will be a 2-minute Butterfield Heck Ross (AR) Ruppersberger Camp Johnson, E. B. vote. Calvert Heinrich Rothman (NJ) Rush Capps Kaptur Capito Higgins Roybal-Allard Ryan (OH) The vote was taken by electronic de- Capuano Keating Capps Himes Runyan Sa´ nchez, Linda vice, and there were—ayes 204, noes 203, Carnahan Kildee Capuano Hinchey Ruppersberger T. Carney Kind not voting 24, as follows: Carnahan Hinojosa Rush Sanchez, Loretta Carson (IN) King (NY) [Roll No. 373] Carney Holt Ryan (OH) Castor (FL) Langevin Sarbanes Carson (IN) Honda Sa´ nchez, Linda Chandler Lankford AYES—204 Carter Hoyer Schakowsky T. Chu Larsen (WA) Castor (FL) Israel Schiff Adams Duncan (TN) Kelly Sanchez, Loretta Clarke (MI) Larson (CT) Chandler Jackson (IL) Schwartz Alexander Ellmers Kind Sarbanes Clarke (NY) LaTourette Chu Jackson Lee Scott (VA) Amodei Fincher King (IA) Schakowsky Clay Latta Clarke (MI) (TX) Scott, David Austria Fitzpatrick Kingston Schiff Cohen Lee (CA) Clarke (NY) Johnson (GA) Serrano Bachmann Flake Kinzinger (IL) Schock Connolly (VA) Levin Clay Johnson, E. B. Sewell Bachus Fleischmann Kissell Schrader Conyers Lewis (GA) Cleaver Kaptur Sherman Barletta Fleming Kline Schwartz Cooper Loebsack Clyburn Keating Shuster Barrow Flores Lamborn Scott (VA) Costello Lofgren, Zoe Cohen Kildee Simpson Bartlett Forbes Lance Scott, David Courtney Lowey Cole King (NY) Sires Barton (TX) Fortenberry Landry Serrano Critz Lucas Smith (NJ) Bass (NH) Foxx Lankford Connolly (VA) Langevin ´ Sewell Crowley Lujan Smith (WA) Benishek Franks (AZ) Latham Conyers Larsen (WA) Cuellar Lungren, Daniel Cooper Larson (CT) Sherman Speier Bilbray Gallegly Latta Shimkus Cummings E. Stark Bishop (UT) Gardner Lipinski Costello LaTourette Davis (CA) Lynch Courtney Lee (CA) Sires Sutton Black Garrett LoBiondo Davis (IL) Maloney Crenshaw Levin Smith (WA) Thompson (CA) Blackburn Gibbs Loebsack DeFazio Markey Critz Lewis (GA) Speier Thompson (MS) Bonner Gingrey (GA) Long DeGette Matheson Crowley Lofgren, Zoe Stark Tierney Bono Mack Goodlatte Luetkemeyer DeLauro Matsui Cuellar Lowey Sutton Tonko Boswell Gowdy Lummis Thompson (CA) Dicks McCarthy (NY) Boustany Graves (GA) Manzullo Cummings Lucas Tsongas ´ Thompson (MS) Dingell McCollum Brady (TX) Graves (MO) Marchant Davis (CA) Lujan Doggett McDermott Van Hollen Davis (KY) Lungren, Daniel Thompson (PA) Vela´ zquez Brooks Griffin (AR) Marino Tierney Donnelly (IN) McGovern Broun (GA) Griffith (VA) McCarthy (CA) DeGette E. Doyle McNerney Visclosky DeLauro Lynch Tonko Walden Buchanan Guinta McCaul Tsongas Edwards Meeks Bucshon Guthrie Dent Maloney Walz (MN) McClintock Turner (NY) Ellison Michaud Buerkle Hall McCotter Deutch Markey Wasserman Turner (OH) Engel Miller (NC) Burgess Hanna McHenry Diaz-Balart Matheson Schultz Van Hollen Eshoo Miller, George Burton (IN) Harris McIntyre Dicks Matsui Waters Vela´ zquez Farr Moore Camp Hartzler McKinley Dingell McCarthy (NY) Watt Visclosky Fattah Moran Campbell Hastings (WA) McMorris Doggett McCollum Waxman Walz (MN) Forbes Murphy (CT) Canseco Hensarling Rodgers Dold McDermott Welch Waters Frank (MA) Nadler Cantor Herger Mica Donnelly (IN) McGovern Wilson (FL) Watt Fudge Napolitano Cassidy Herrera Beutler Miller (FL) Doyle McKeon Wittman Waxman Garamendi Olver Chabot Hochul Miller (MI) Dreier McNerney Welch Gerlach Owens Woolsey Chaffetz Huelskamp Miller, Gary Edwards Meeks Wilson (FL) Gonzalez Pallone Yarmuth Coffman (CO) Huizenga (MI) Mulvaney Ellison Michaud Green, Al Pascrell Young (AK) Conaway Hultgren Murphy (PA) Emerson Miller (NC) Wolf Costa Hunter Myrick Engel Miller, George Womack NOT VOTING—28 Cravaack Hurt Neugebauer Eshoo Moore Woolsey Akin Cleaver Hirono Crawford Issa Noem Farenthold Moran Yarmuth Andrews Clyburn Holden Culberson Jenkins Nugent Farr Murphy (CT) Young (AK) Baldwin Coble Kucinich DeFazio Johnson (IL) Nunes Bass (CA) Deutch Labrador Denham Johnson (OH) Nunnelee NOT VOTING—24 Bilirakis Filner Lewis (CA) DesJarlais Johnson, Sam Olson Akin Bilirakis Coble Cardoza Gohmert Mack Duffy Jones Owens Baldwin Cardoza Davis (IL) Cicilline Green, Gene Meehan Duncan (SC) Jordan Palazzo Bass (CA) Cicilline Filner

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:27 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08JN7.016 H08JNPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE June 8, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3687 Gohmert Labrador Paul Sewell Tierney Watt b 1125 Green, Gene Lewis (CA) Platts Sherman Tonko Waxman Hirono Mack Shuler Sires Tsongas Welch So the amendment was rejected. Holden Meehan Slaughter Smith (NJ) Van Hollen Wilson (FL) The result of the vote was announced ´ Kucinich Neal Towns Smith (WA) Velazquez Woolsey as above recorded. Speier Visclosky Yarmuth b 1121 Stark Walz (MN) Young (AK) Stated for: Sutton Wasserman Young (FL) Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 374, I was So the amendment was agreed to. Thompson (CA) Schultz The result of the vote was announced Thompson (MS) Waters away from the Capitol due to prior commit- ments to my constituents. Had I been present, as above recorded. NOES—229 Stated against: I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Adams Gibbs Nunes Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 373, I was Stated against: Aderholt Gibson Nunnelee Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, on away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Alexander Goodlatte Olson ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Amash Gosar Palazzo rollcall No. 374 on agreeing to the Moran I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Amodei Gowdy Paulsen Amendment to H.R. 5882, the Fiscal Year Andrews Granger Pearce 2013 Legislation Branch Appropriations Act, I AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. MORAN Austria Graves (GA) Pence am not recorded because I was unavoidably The CHAIR. The unfinished business Bachmann Graves (MO) Peterson Bachus Griffin (AR) Petri detained. Had I been present, I would have is the demand for a recorded vote on Barletta Griffith (VA) Pitts voted ‘‘no.’’ the amendment offered by the gen- Barrow Grimm Poe (TX) AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE tleman from Virginia (Mr. MORAN) on Bartlett Guinta Pompeo which further proceedings were post- Barton (TX) Guthrie Posey The CHAIR. The unfinished business Berg Hall Price (GA) is the demand for a recorded vote on poned and on which the ayes prevailed Biggert Hanna Quayle by voice vote. Bilbray Harper Reed the amendment offered by the gen- The Clerk will redesignate the Bishop (UT) Harris Rehberg tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) on amendment. Black Hartzler Renacci which further proceedings were post- Blackburn Hastings (WA) Ribble poned and on which the ayes prevailed The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bonner Heck Rivera ment. Bono Mack Hensarling Roby by voice vote. Boren Herger Roe (TN) The Clerk will redesignate the RECORDED VOTE Boustany Herrera Beutler Rogers (AL) amendment. The CHAIR. A recorded vote has been Brady (TX) Huelskamp Rogers (KY) The Clerk redesignated the amend- demanded. Brooks Huizenga (MI) Rogers (MI) Broun (GA) Hultgren Rohrabacher ment. A recorded vote was ordered. Buchanan Hunter Rokita RECORDED VOTE The CHAIR. This will be a 2-minute Bucshon Hurt Rooney vote. Buerkle Issa Ros-Lehtinen The CHAIR. A recorded vote has been The vote was taken by electronic de- Burgess Jenkins Roskam demanded. Burton (IN) Johnson (OH) Ross (AR) A recorded vote was ordered. vice, and there were—ayes 178, noes 229, Calvert Johnson, Sam Ross (FL) not voting 24, as follows: Camp Jordan Royce The CHAIR. This will be a 2-minute [Roll No. 374] Campbell Kelly Runyan vote. Canseco King (IA) Ryan (WI) The vote was taken by electronic de- AYES—178 Cantor King (NY) Scalise vice, and there were—ayes 148, noes 261, Ackerman Ellison Markey Capito Kingston Schilling Altmire Engel Matheson Carter Kinzinger (IL) Schmidt not voting 22, as follows: Baca Eshoo Matsui Cassidy Kissell Schock [Roll No. 375] Bass (NH) Farr McCarthy (NY) Chabot Kline Schrader Becerra Fattah McCollum Chaffetz Lamborn Schweikert AYES—148 Benishek Frank (MA) McDermott Coffman (CO) Lance Scott (SC) Ackerman Griffin (AR) Myrick Berkley Fudge McGovern Cole Landry Scott, Austin Adams Griffith (VA) Noem Berman Garamendi McIntyre Conaway Lankford Sensenbrenner Altmire Guinta Owens Bishop (GA) Gonzalez Meeks Costa Latham Sessions Austria Guthrie Palazzo Bishop (NY) Green, Al Michaud Cravaack LaTourette Shimkus Bachus Hall Pascrell Blumenauer Grijalva Miller (NC) Crawford Latta Shuster Bartlett Harris Pastor (AZ) Bonamici Gutierrez Miller, George Crenshaw LoBiondo Simpson Bass (NH) Hartzler Pence Boswell Hahn Moore Culberson Long Smith (NE) Benishek Higgins Perlmutter Brady (PA) Hanabusa Moran Davis (KY) Lucas Smith (TX) Berkley Hochul Peters Braley (IA) Hastings (FL) Murphy (CT) Denham Luetkemeyer Southerland Bishop (NY) Israel Peterson Brown (FL) Hayworth Nadler Dent Lummis Stearns Bishop (UT) Jenkins Petri Butterfield Heinrich Napolitano DesJarlais Lungren, Daniel Stivers Blackburn Johnson (IL) Polis Capps Higgins Olver Diaz-Balart E. Stutzman Boswell Johnson (OH) Posey Capuano Himes Owens Dold Manzullo Sullivan Brady (TX) Jones Quayle Carnahan Hinchey Pallone Donnelly (IN) Marchant Terry Braley (IA) Jordan Quigley Carney Hinojosa Pascrell Dreier Marino Thompson (PA) Buchanan Kaptur Rehberg Carson (IN) Hochul Pastor (AZ) Duffy McCarthy (CA) Thornberry Burgess Kildee Reichert Castor (FL) Holden Pelosi Duncan (SC) McCaul Tiberi Burton (IN) Kind Ribble Chandler Holt Perlmutter Duncan (TN) McClintock Tipton Campbell King (IA) Roe (TN) Chu Honda Peters Ellmers McCotter Turner (NY) Carney Kissell Rohrabacher Clarke (MI) Hoyer Pingree (ME) Emerson McHenry Turner (OH) Castor (FL) Kline Rooney Clarke (NY) Israel Polis Farenthold McKeon Upton Chabot Lamborn Ross (AR) Clay Jackson (IL) Price (NC) Fincher McKinley Walberg Chaffetz Latham Ross (FL) Cleaver Jackson Lee Quigley Fitzpatrick McMorris Walden Chandler LoBiondo Royce Clyburn (TX) Rahall Flake Rodgers Walsh (IL) Coffman (CO) Loebsack Ruppersberger Cohen Johnson (GA) Rangel Fleischmann McNerney Webster Cooper Lofgren, Zoe Ryan (WI) Connolly (VA) Johnson (IL) Reichert Fleming Mica West Cravaack Long Scalise Conyers Johnson, E. B. Reyes Flores Miller (FL) Westmoreland DeFazio Luetkemeyer Schilling Cooper Jones Richardson Forbes Miller (MI) Whitfield DeGette Lummis Schmidt Costello Kaptur Richmond Fortenberry Miller, Gary Wilson (SC) Dent Marchant Schrader Courtney Keating Rigell Foxx Mulvaney Wittman Dingell Markey Schweikert Critz Kildee Rothman (NJ) Franks (AZ) Murphy (PA) Wolf Doggett Matsui Scott (VA) Crowley Kind Roybal-Allard Frelinghuysen Myrick Womack Donnelly (IN) McCarthy (NY) Sensenbrenner Cuellar Langevin Ruppersberger Gardner Neugebauer Woodall Duncan (TN) McCaul Sessions Cummings Larsen (WA) Rush Garrett Noem Yoder Emerson McClintock Smith (NJ) Davis (CA) Larson (CT) Ryan (OH) Gerlach Nugent Young (IN) Eshoo McCollum Smith (TX) Davis (IL) Lee (CA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Flake McDermott Smith (WA) DeFazio Levin T. NOT VOTING—24 Frank (MA) McGovern Southerland DeGette Lewis (GA) Sanchez, Loretta Akin Gallegly Mack Franks (AZ) McIntyre Speier DeLauro Lipinski Sarbanes Baldwin Gingrey (GA) Meehan Gallegly McNerney Stearns Deutch Loebsack Schakowsky Bass (CA) Gohmert Neal Gardner Mica Stutzman Dicks Lofgren, Zoe Schiff Bilirakis Green, Gene Paul Garrett Michaud Sullivan Dingell Lowey Schwartz Cardoza Hirono Platts Gibbs Miller (FL) Sutton Doggett Luja´ n Scott (VA) Cicilline Kucinich Shuler Gibson Miller, Gary Terry Doyle Lynch Scott, David Coble Labrador Slaughter Gowdy Miller, George Thompson (CA) Edwards Maloney Serrano Filner Lewis (CA) Towns Graves (MO) Mulvaney Thompson (PA)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:27 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08JN7.018 H08JNPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3688 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 8, 2012 Tiberi Van Hollen Womack Coble Labrador Platts The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Tipton Walsh (IL) Young (FL) Filner Lewis (CA) Shuler objection to the request of the gentle- Turner (NY) Walz (MN) Gohmert Mack Slaughter Upton Wilson (SC) Green, Gene Meehan Towns woman from Maine? Hirono Neal There was no objection. NOES—261 Kucinich Paul The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Aderholt Fortenberry Napolitano b 1129 tlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes. Alexander Foxx Neugebauer Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Madam Amash Frelinghuysen Nugent So the amendment was rejected. Amodei Fudge Nunes The result of the vote was announced Speaker, every day my colleagues on Andrews Garamendi Nunnelee the other side of the aisle talk about Baca Gerlach as above recorded. Olson Stated against: cutting spending. In fact, a fair number Bachmann Gingrey (GA) Olver of them came here after getting elected Barletta Gonzalez Pallone Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 375, I was Barrow Goodlatte Paulsen away from the Capitol due to prior commit- by promising to slash wasteful spend- Barton (TX) Gosar Pearce ments to my constituents. Had I been present, ing and be good stewards of the tax- Becerra Granger Pelosi payer dollars. And they have voted for Berg Graves (GA) Pingree (ME) I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Berman Green, Al Pitts PERSONAL EXPLANATION some pretty big spending cuts. They cut spending on food stamps, Biggert Grijalva Poe (TX) Mr. AKIN. Mr. Chair, on rollcall Nos. 371, Bilbray Grimm Pompeo making it harder for struggling fami- 372, 373, 374 and 375 I was delayed and un- Bishop (GA) Gutierrez Price (GA) lies to put a meal on the table. They Black Hahn able to vote. Had I been present I would have Price (NC) cut spending on unemployment bene- Blumenauer Hanabusa Rahall voted ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 371, ‘‘aye’’ on roll- Bonamici Hanna fits, making it harder for the millions Rangel call No. 372, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 373, ‘‘no’’ Bonner Harper Reed of Americans who are looking for work Bono Mack Hastings (FL) on rollcall No. 374, and ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. Renacci to make ends meet. They cut spending Boren Hastings (WA) Reyes 375. Boustany Hayworth Richardson on Pell Grants, making it harder for Brady (PA) Heck Richmond b 1130 working families to put their kids Brooks Heinrich Rigell through college. Broun (GA) Hensarling The CHAIR. Under the rule, the Com- Rivera mittee rises. But the problem is these cuts my col- Brown (FL) Herger Roby Bucshon Herrera Beutler Rogers (AL) Accordingly, the Committee rose; leagues have passed put the entire bur- Buerkle Himes Rogers (KY) and the Speaker pro tempore (Mrs. den on working families and seniors Butterfield Hinchey Rogers (MI) BIGGERT) having assumed the chair, who are already struggling to get by Calvert Hinojosa Rokita Camp Holden Mr. BASS of New Hampshire, Chair of and none of it on big oil companies or Ros-Lehtinen Canseco Holt Roskam the Committee of the Whole House on wealthy money managers. The problem Cantor Honda Rothman (NJ) the state of the Union, reported that is the burden of spending cuts is not Capito Hoyer Roybal-Allard Capps Huelskamp that Committee, having had under con- now being shared equally or distributed Runyan Capuano Huizenga (MI) fairly. Rush sideration the bill (H.R. 5882) making Carnahan Hultgren Ryan (OH) appropriations for the Legislative Today, Madam Speaker, I am offer- Carson (IN) Hunter Sa´ nchez, Linda Carter Hurt Branch for the fiscal year ending Sep- ing my colleagues a chance to share T. Cassidy Issa tember 30, 2013, and for other purposes, that burden by cutting our own spend- Sanchez, Loretta Chu Jackson (IL) Sarbanes and, pursuant to House Resolution 667, ing on fancy taxpayer-funded mailings Clarke (MI) Jackson Lee he reported the bill back to the House that our constituents don’t always Clarke (NY) (TX) Schakowsky Clay Johnson (GA) Schiff with sundry amendments adopted in want us to send. The amendment I’m Cleaver Johnson, E. B. Schock the Committee of the Whole. offering represents a 10 percent cut in Clyburn Johnson, Sam Schwartz The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under our franking budget. This would mean Cohen Keating Scott (SC) Cole Kelly Scott, Austin the rule, the previous question is or- giving up expensive, glossy, self-pro- Conaway King (NY) Scott, David dered. moting mailings and getting back to Connolly (VA) Kingston Serrano Is a separate vote demanded on any straight talk to our constituents. Don’t Sewell Conyers Kinzinger (IL) amendment reported from the Com- get me wrong: Part of our job is com- Costa Lance Sherman Costello Landry Shimkus mittee of the Whole? If not, the Chair municating with our constituents and Courtney Langevin Shuster will put them en gros. letting them know about the work we Crawford Lankford Simpson The amendments were agreed to. are doing here in Washington and in Crenshaw Larsen (WA) Sires The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Critz Larson (CT) Smith (NE) our home districts. Crowley LaTourette Stark question is on the engrossment and In my office, we’ve designated sim- Cuellar Latta Stivers third reading of the bill. ple, straightforward mailings in-house Culberson Lee (CA) Thompson (MS) The bill was ordered to be engrossed to communicate directly with our con- Cummings Levin Thornberry and read a third time, and was read the Davis (CA) Lewis (GA) Tierney stituents. We’ve designed them in- Davis (IL) Lipinski Tonko third time. house. We’ve been able to cut the costs Davis (KY) Lowey Tsongas MOTION TO RECOMMIT of this communication dramatically DeLauro Lucas Turner (OH) Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Madam but still effectively communicate. In Denham Luja´ n Vela´ zquez DesJarlais Lungren, Daniel Visclosky Speaker, I have a motion to recommit fact, we’ve recently sent an update to Deutch E. Walberg at the desk. veterans explaining the programs Diaz-Balart Lynch Walden The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the available to them, and two or three Dicks Maloney Wasserman gentlewoman opposed to the bill? Dold Manzullo Schultz constituents have received their life- Doyle Marino Waters Ms. PINGREE of Maine. I am op- time veterans benefits because of that Dreier Matheson Watt posed. update. Duffy McCarthy (CA) Waxman The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Asking working families to sacrifice Duncan (SC) McCotter Webster Clerk will report the motion to recom- Edwards McHenry Welch and bear the burden of spending cuts Ellison McKeon West mit. while protecting big banks, Big Oil, Ellmers McKinley Westmoreland The Clerk read as follows: and congressional perks is one of the Engel McMorris Whitfield Ms. Pingree of Maine moves to recommit reasons our approval rating is at an Farenthold Rodgers Wilson (FL) the bill H.R. 5882 to the Committee on Ap- Farr Meeks Wittman all-time low. propriations with instructions to report the Fattah Miller (MI) Wolf Madam Speaker, we all agree we need same back to the House forthwith with the Fincher Miller (NC) Woodall to get budget deficits under control, Fitzpatrick Moore Woolsey following amendment: Fleischmann Moran Yarmuth Page 3, line 11, after the dollar amount, in- but asking seniors, young people, and Fleming Murphy (CT) Yoder sert ‘‘(reduced by $3,099,244)’’. working families to feel the pain while Flores Murphy (PA) Young (AK) Page 4, line 9, after the dollar amount, in- passing tax cuts for the rich, pro- Forbes Nadler Young (IN) sert ‘‘(reduced by $3,099,244)’’. tecting tax breaks for Big Oil, and NOT VOTING—22 Ms. PINGREE of Maine (during the spending millions of dollars on glossy, Akin Bass (CA) Cardoza reading). I ask unanimous consent to self-promoting mailers is unfair, and Baldwin Bilirakis Cicilline dispense with the reading. Americans know it.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:46 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08JN7.022 H08JNPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE June 8, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3689 If we want the American public to [Roll No. 376] McCarthy (CA) Renacci Shimkus think we can be responsible and serious McCaul Reyes Shuster AYES—101 McClintock Ribble Simpson about cutting wasteful spending, we Ackerman Garamendi Miller, George McCotter Richardson Sires will pass this amendment today and Altmire Gonzalez Murphy (CT) McDermott Richmond Smith (NE) take a big chunk out of our franking Andrews Green, Al Nadler McHenry Rigell Smith (NJ) Baca Hahn Napolitano McKeon Rivera Smith (TX) budget. McKinley Roby Bass (CA) Hanabusa Owens Southerland McMorris Roe (TN) Let me be clear: this is the final Berkley Hastings (FL) Pallone Stearns Rodgers Rogers (AL) amendment to the bill. It will not kill Berman Higgins Pelosi Stivers Meeks Rogers (KY) Bishop (NY) Hinojosa Perlmutter Stutzman the bill or send it back to committee. Mica Rogers (MI) Blumenauer Hochul Peters Sullivan If adopted, the bill will immediately Bonamici Holden Miller (FL) Rohrabacher Terry Peterson Miller (MI) Rokita proceed to final passage as amended. Boswell Israel Pingree (ME) Thompson (MS) Brady (PA) Johnson, E. B. Miller, Gary Rooney Thompson (PA) And if adopted, the American people Polis Moore Ros-Lehtinen Capps Jones Thornberry might have a little more faith that the Quigley Moran Roskam Carney Kaptur Tiberi Rahall Mulvaney Ross (AR) people they send to Congress are really Castor (FL) Keating Tipton Rangel Murphy (PA) Ross (FL) serious about cutting wasteful spend- Chandler Kildee Turner (NY) Schiff Myrick Rothman (NJ) Clarke (MI) Kind Turner (OH) ing, and not just protecting the perks Schrader Neugebauer Roybal-Allard Clyburn Kissell Upton that they think will get them re- Cohen Langevin Schwartz Noem Royce Sherman Nugent Runyan Visclosky elected. Conyers Loebsack Walberg Cooper Lofgren, Zoe Smith (WA) Nunes Ruppersberger I urge you to vote ‘‘yes’’ on my final Speier Nunnelee Rush Walden Costa Lowey Walsh (IL) amendment. Costello Lynch Stark Olson Ryan (OH) Wasserman Critz Maloney Sutton Olver Ryan (WI) I yield back the balance of my time. Schultz Cuellar Markey Thompson (CA) Palazzo Sa´ nchez, Linda Waters Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, I Davis (CA) Matheson Tierney Pascrell T. Watt DeFazio Matsui Tonko Pastor (AZ) Sanchez, Loretta rise in opposition to the motion. Webster Deutch McCarthy (NY) Tsongas Paulsen Sarbanes Welch The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Doggett McCollum Van Hollen Pearce Scalise West tleman from Florida is recognized for 5 Donnelly (IN) McGovern Vela´ zquez Pence Schakowsky Westmoreland minutes. Engel McIntyre Walz (MN) Petri Schilling Eshoo McNerney Waxman Pitts Schmidt Whitfield Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, I Farr Michaud Wilson (FL) Platts Schock Wilson (SC) want to urge my colleagues to vote Fattah Miller (NC) Yarmuth Poe (TX) Schweikert Wittman Pompeo Scott (SC) Wolf ‘‘no’’ on this motion to recommit and NOES—309 Posey Scott (VA) Womack vote for this very good bill. Price (GA) Scott, Austin Woodall Adams Crawford Harper Price (NC) Scott, David Woolsey Now, I’m not surprised that the Aderholt Crenshaw Harris Quayle Sensenbrenner Yoder Democrats don’t like this bill. This Alexander Crowley Hartzler Reed Serrano Young (AK) funding bill spends less money than Amash Culberson Hastings (WA) Rehberg Sessions Young (FL) Amodei Cummings Hayworth Reichert Sewell Young (IN) last year, and last year’s bill spent less Austria Davis (IL) Heck than the year before. So for 3 straight Bachmann Davis (KY) Heinrich NOT VOTING—21 Bachus years we’ve reduced spending in the DeGette Hensarling Akin Gohmert Mack Barletta DeLauro Herger Baldwin Gosar Meehan legislative branch. We’ve reduced Barrow Denham Herrera Beutler Bilirakis Green, Gene Neal spending on ourselves. So don’t tell us Bartlett Dent Himes Cardoza Hirono Paul Barton (TX) we haven’t shared in the pain. We are DesJarlais Hinchey Cicilline Kucinich Shuler Bass (NH) doing in this bill what we ask every Diaz-Balart Holt Coble Labrador Slaughter Becerra Dicks Honda Filner Lewis (CA) Towns agency or State government to do. We Benishek Dingell Hoyer are doing in this bill what every Amer- Berg Dold Huelskamp ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ican family does. We are setting prior- Biggert Doyle Huizenga (MI) Bilbray Dreier Hultgren The SPEAKER pro tempore (during ities. We are tightening our belt. We Bishop (GA) Duffy Hunter the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- are reining in spending. We are doing Bishop (UT) Duncan (SC) Hurt ing. more with less. No wonder they don’t Black Duncan (TN) Issa like it. Blackburn Edwards Jackson (IL) b 1153 Bonner Ellison Jackson Lee So I say let’s pass this bill, reject Bono Mack Ellmers (TX) Messrs. DINGELL and LEVIN this motion to recommit, and cast a Boren Emerson Jenkins changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ vote for fiscal responsibility by voting Boustany Farenthold Johnson (GA) Ms. WILSON of Florida and Mr. Brady (TX) Fincher Johnson (IL) ‘‘yes.’’ Braley (IA) Fitzpatrick Johnson (OH) HINOJOSA changed their vote from I yield back the balance of my time. Brooks Flake Johnson, Sam ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Broun (GA) Fleischmann Jordan So the motion to recommit was re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Brown (FL) Fleming Kelly jected. objection, the previous question is or- Buchanan Flores King (IA) The result of the vote was announced dered on the motion to recommit. Bucshon Forbes King (NY) Buerkle Fortenberry Kingston as above recorded. There was no objection. Burgess Foxx Kinzinger (IL) Stated for: The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Burton (IN) Frank (MA) Kline Butterfield Franks (AZ) Lamborn Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall question is on the motion to recommit. Calvert Frelinghuysen Lance 376, I was away from the Capitol due to prior The question was taken; and the Camp Fudge Landry commitments to my constituents. Had I been Campbell Gallegly Lankford Speaker pro tempore announced that Canseco Gardner Larsen (WA) present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ the noes appeared to have it. Cantor Garrett Larson (CT) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Capito Gerlach Latham RECORDED VOTE question is on the passage of the bill. Capuano Gibbs LaTourette Under clause 10 of rule XX, the yeas Carnahan Gibson Latta Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Madam and nays are ordered. Members will Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. Carson (IN) Gingrey (GA) Lee (CA) Carter Goodlatte Levin record their vote by electronic device. A recorded vote was ordered. Cassidy Gowdy Lewis (GA) This is a 5-minute vote. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Chabot Granger Lipinski Chaffetz Graves (GA) LoBiondo The vote was taken by electronic de- ant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, Chu Graves (MO) Long vice, and there were—yeas 307, nays this 15-minute vote on the motion to Clarke (NY) Griffin (AR) Lucas 102, not voting 22, as follows: recommit will be followed by 5-minute Clay Griffith (VA) Luetkemeyer Cleaver Grijalva Luja´ n [Roll No. 377] votes on passage of the bill and the mo- Coffman (CO) Grimm Lummis YEAS—307 tion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. Cole Guinta Lungren, Daniel Ackerman Altmire Baca The vote was taken by electronic de- Conaway Guthrie E. Adams Amodei Bachmann Connolly (VA) Gutierrez Manzullo vice, and there were—ayes 101, noes 309, Aderholt Andrews Bachus Courtney Hall Marchant Alexander Austria Barletta not voting 21, as follows: Cravaack Hanna Marino

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:47 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08JN7.052 H08JNPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3690 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 8, 2012 Barrow Green, Al Palazzo Womack Yoder Young (FL) This will be a 5-minute vote. Bartlett Griffin (AR) Pallone Woodall Young (AK) Young (IN) The vote was taken by electronic de- Barton (TX) Griffith (VA) Pascrell Bass (CA) Grimm Pastor (AZ) NAYS—102 vice, and there were—yeas 82, nays 323, Bass (NH) Guinta Paulsen Amash Gonzalez Owens not voting 26, as follows: Benishek Guthrie Pearce Becerra Grijalva Peters [Roll No. 378] Berg Hahn Pelosi Blumenauer Gutierrez Pingree (ME) Berkley Hall Pence Broun (GA) Heck Polis YEAS—82 Berman Hanabusa Perlmutter Burgess Hinchey Price (GA) Adams Graves (GA) Pompeo Biggert Hanna Peterson Butterfield Hinojosa Price (NC) Amash Graves (MO) Posey Bilbray Harper Petri Campbell Holden Reichert Bachmann Hastings (WA) Price (GA) Capuano Holt Bishop (GA) Harris Pitts Reyes Black Heck Quayle Carnahan Honda Bishop (NY) Hartzler Platts Richmond Blackburn Hensarling Rohrabacher Bishop (UT) Hastings (FL) Poe (TX) Carney Israel Roybal-Allard Brooks Huelskamp Carson (IN) Jackson (IL) Rokita Black Hastings (WA) Pompeo Royce Broun (GA) Huizenga (MI) Chandler Jackson Lee Rooney Blackburn Hayworth Posey Rush Buerkle Hurt Chu (TX) Ross (FL) Bonamici Heinrich Quayle Ryan (OH) Burgess Issa Clarke (MI) Johnson (IL) Royce Bonner Hensarling Sa´ nchez, Linda Burton (IN) Jenkins Quigley Clarke (NY) Johnson, E. B. Ryan (WI) Bono Mack Herger T. Campbell Jones Rahall Clay Jones Scalise Boren Herrera Beutler Sanchez, Loretta Carter Jordan Rangel Cleaver Keating Schweikert Boswell Higgins Schakowsky Chabot King (IA) Reed Cohen Kind Scott (SC) Boustany Himes Schiff Chaffetz Kingston Rehberg Conyers Langevin Scott, Austin Brady (PA) Hochul Schilling Conaway Lamborn Renacci Cooper Lee (CA) Sensenbrenner Brady (TX) Hoyer Schwartz Culberson Latta Ribble Costello Loebsack Smith (TX) Braley (IA) Huelskamp Schweikert Duncan (SC) Manzullo Richardson Cuellar Lofgren, Zoe Stutzman Brooks Huizenga (MI) Sherman Fincher Marchant Rigell Cummings Lummis Sullivan Brown (FL) Hultgren Stark Flake McCaul Rivera Davis (IL) Lynch Fleming McClintock Buchanan Hunter Stearns Thompson (PA) Roby Doggett Markey Flores McHenry Bucshon Hurt Sutton Thornberry Roe (TN) Doyle Matheson Foxx Miller (FL) Buerkle Issa Thompson (MS) Walsh (IL) Rogers (AL) Duncan (TN) McDermott Franks (AZ) Mulvaney Burton (IN) Jenkins Tierney West Rogers (KY) Edwards McGovern Garrett Myrick Calvert Johnson (GA) ´ Westmoreland Rogers (MI) Ellison McIntyre Velazquez Camp Johnson (OH) Gingrey (GA) Neugebauer Wilson (SC) Rohrabacher Engel Miller (NC) Waters Canseco Johnson, Sam Goodlatte Olson Woodall Rokita Farr Miller, George Watt Gowdy Cantor Jordan Pence Yoder Rooney Flake Mulvaney Welch Granger Poe (TX) Capito Kaptur Frank (MA) Nadler Wittman Capps Kelly Ros-Lehtinen Roskam Franks (AZ) Napolitano Woolsey NAYS—323 Carter Kildee Fudge Olver Yarmuth Cassidy King (IA) Ross (AR) Ackerman Conyers Guthrie Castor (FL) King (NY) Ross (FL) NOT VOTING—22 Aderholt Cooper Gutierrez Rothman (NJ) Alexander Costa Hahn Chabot Kingston Akin Gosar Meehan Chaffetz Runyan Altmire Costello Hall Kinzinger (IL) Baldwin Graves (MO) Neal Clyburn Kissell Ruppersberger Amodei Courtney Hanabusa Bilirakis Green, Gene Paul Coffman (CO) Kline Ryan (WI) Andrews Cravaack Hanna Cardoza Hirono Shuler Cole Lamborn Sarbanes Austria Crawford Harper Cicilline Kucinich Slaughter Conaway Lance Scalise Baca Crenshaw Harris Coble Labrador Towns Bachus Critz Hartzler Connolly (VA) Landry Schmidt Filner Lewis (CA) Barletta Crowley Hastings (FL) Costa Lankford Schock Gohmert Mack Barrow Cuellar Hayworth Courtney Larsen (WA) Schrader Bartlett Cummings Heinrich Cravaack Larson (CT) Scott (SC) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Barton (TX) Davis (CA) Herger Crawford Latham Scott (VA) The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Bass (CA) Davis (IL) Herrera Beutler Crenshaw LaTourette Scott, Austin Bass (NH) Davis (KY) Higgins Critz Latta the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Scott, David Becerra DeFazio Himes Crowley Levin ing. Sensenbrenner Benishek DeGette Hinchey Culberson Lewis (GA) Serrano Berg DeLauro Hinojosa Davis (CA) Lipinski b 1200 Sessions Berkley Denham Hochul Davis (KY) LoBiondo Sewell So the bill was passed. Berman Dent Holden DeFazio Long Shimkus The result of the vote was announced Biggert DesJarlais Holt DeGette Lowey Shuster Bilbray Deutch Honda DeLauro Lucas Simpson as above recorded. Bishop (GA) Diaz-Balart Hoyer Denham Luetkemeyer Sires A motion to reconsider was laid on Bishop (NY) Dicks Hultgren ´ Dent Lujan Smith (NE) the table. Blumenauer Dingell Hunter DesJarlais Lungren, Daniel Smith (NJ) Stated for: Bonamici Doggett Israel Deutch E. Smith (TX) Bonner Dold Jackson (IL) Diaz-Balart Maloney Smith (WA) Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall vote Bono Mack Donnelly (IN) Jackson Lee Dicks Manzullo Southerland No. 377, I was unable to make it to the floor Boren Doyle (TX) Dingell Marchant Speier Boswell Dreier Johnson (GA) Dold Marino in time for the vote due to a previously sched- Stivers Boustany Duffy Johnson (IL) Donnelly (IN) Matsui uled meeting with constituents. Had I been Stutzman Brady (PA) Duncan (TN) Johnson (OH) Dreier McCarthy (CA) Sullivan present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Brady (TX) Edwards Johnson, E. B. Duffy McCarthy (NY) Stated against: Braley (IA) Ellison Kaptur Duncan (SC) McCaul Terry Thompson (CA) Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall Brown (FL) Ellmers Keating Ellmers McClintock Buchanan Emerson Kelly Thompson (PA) Emerson McCollum 377, I was away from the Capitol due to prior Bucshon Engel Kildee Thornberry Eshoo McCotter commitments to my constituents. Had I been Butterfield Eshoo Kind Tiberi Farenthold McHenry Calvert Farenthold King (NY) Tipton present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Fattah McKeon Camp Farr Kinzinger (IL) Fincher McKinley Tonko f Canseco Fattah Kissell Fitzpatrick McMorris Tsongas Cantor Fleischmann Kline Fleischmann Rodgers Turner (NY) MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES Capito Forbes Lance Fleming McNerney Turner (OH) ON H.R. 4348, SURFACE TRANS- Capps Fortenberry Landry Flores Meeks Upton PORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF Capuano Frank (MA) Langevin Forbes Mica Van Hollen Carnahan Frelinghuysen Lankford Fortenberry Michaud Visclosky 2012, PART II Carney Fudge Larsen (WA) Foxx Miller (FL) Walberg The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Carson (IN) Gallegly Larson (CT) Frelinghuysen Miller (MI) Walden Cassidy Garamendi Latham Gallegly Miller, Gary Walsh (IL) finished business is the vote on the mo- Castor (FL) Gardner LaTourette Garamendi Moore Walz (MN) tion to instruct on H.R. 4348 offered by Chandler Gerlach Lee (CA) Gardner Moran Wasserman the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Chu Gibbs Levin Schultz Garrett Murphy (CT) BROUN) on which the yeas and nays Clarke (MI) Gibson Lewis (GA) Gerlach Murphy (PA) Waxman Clarke (NY) Gonzalez Lipinski Gibbs Myrick Webster were ordered. Clay Gosar LoBiondo Gibson Neugebauer West The Clerk will redesignate the mo- Cleaver Green, Al Loebsack Gingrey (GA) Noem Westmoreland tion. Clyburn Griffin (AR) Lofgren, Zoe Goodlatte Nugent Whitfield The Clerk redesignated the motion. Coffman (CO) Griffith (VA) Long Gowdy Nunes Wilson (FL) Cohen Grijalva Lowey Granger Nunnelee Wilson (SC) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cole Grimm Lucas Graves (GA) Olson Wolf question is on the motion to instruct. Connolly (VA) Guinta Luetkemeyer

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:47 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08JN7.027 H08JNPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE June 8, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3691 Luja´ n Peters Sewell Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ notification period before the Forest Service Lummis Peterson Sherman on rollcall vote Nos. 371, 372, 373, 375 and can issue new contracts for aircraft for its air Lungren, Daniel Petri Shimkus E. Pingree (ME) Shuster 378. tanker fleet. Lynch Pitts Simpson PERSONAL EXPLANATION There is some urgency to this bill given the Maloney Platts Sires Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. catastrophic wildfires that are afflicting the Marino Polis Smith (NE) Markey Price (NC) 376, 377 and 378 I was delayed and unable western United States. The west is currently Smith (NJ) experiencing a drought that has drastically in- Matheson Quigley Smith (WA) to vote. Had I been present I would have Matsui Rahall Southerland creased the hazards of wildfire this year. A McCarthy (CA) Rangel voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. 376 ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall Speier wildfire in New Mexico has already burned McCarthy (NY) Reed No. 377 and ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 378. Stark more than 400 square miles and is still raging. McCollum Rehberg PERSONAL EXPLANATION McCotter Reichert Stearns The Forest Service must modernize its fleet McDermott Renacci Stivers Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, on Thurs- of air tankers and must do so immediately. Sutton McGovern Reyes day, June 8th, 2012, I missed rollcall votes The fleet is using several tankers that have McIntyre Ribble Terry 371–378 for unavoidable reasons. Specifically, McKeon Richardson Thompson (CA) been in service for 50 years or longer. The McKinley Richmond Thompson (MS) I was in Palm Harbor, Florida, in my congres- agency intends to issue four contracts for McMorris Rigell Tierney sional district, to attend my son’s high school seven new tankers, and this bill will allow the Rodgers Rivera Tipton graduation. Had I been present, I would have agency to move forward more quickly during McNerney Roby Tonko voted as follows: rollcall No. 371: ‘‘yea’’ Meeks Roe (TN) Tsongas this critical time. Mica Rogers (AL) Turner (NY) (Gosar of Arizona Amendment), rollcall No. Two tankers were lost this past weekend. Michaud Rogers (KY) Turner (OH) 372: ‘‘yea’’ (Broun of Georgia Amendment), Only nine tankers remain to fight fires at this Miller (MI) Rogers (MI) Upton rollcall No. 373: ‘‘yea’’ (Scalise of Louisiana time, which is inadequate to deal with wildfire Miller (NC) Ros-Lehtinen Van Hollen Amendment), rollcall No. 374: ‘‘nay’’ (Moran of Miller, Gary Roskam Vela´ zquez threats our western communities face. Miller, George Ross (AR) Visclosky Virginia Amendment), rollcall No. 375: ‘‘nay’’ A tanker was forced to make a crash land- Moore Rothman (NJ) Walberg (Flake of Arizona Amendment), rollcall No. ing in Nevada this weekend when its landing Moran Runyan Walden 376: ‘‘nay’’ (On motion to recommit H.R. 5882 gear failed. Murphy (CT) Ruppersberger Walz (MN) Murphy (PA) Rush with instructions), rollcall No. 377: ‘‘yea’’ (Pas- Sadly, we learned the danger of flying these Wasserman missions when a Forest Service tanker Nadler Ryan (OH) Schultz sage of H.R. 5882—Legislative Branch Appro- Napolitano Sa´ nchez, Linda Waters priations Act for FY 2013), rollcall No. 378: crashed in southern Utah this past weekend, Noem T. Watt killing both pilots. Nugent Sanchez, Loretta ‘‘nay’’ (On Broun of Georgia motion to instruct Waxman Nunes Sarbanes conferees). I want to take a moment to recognize the pi- Webster Nunnelee Schakowsky f lots of these planes, Todd Neal Tompkins and Olver Schiff Welch Ronnie Edwin Chambless, both of Boise, Owens Schilling Wilson (FL) REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Wittman Idaho. I hope their families know that we ap- Palazzo Schmidt AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2942 Pallone Schock Wolf preciate their service and sacrifice in making Pascrell Schrader Womack Mrs. NOEM. Madam Speaker, I ask our communities safer. Pastor (AZ) Schwartz Woolsey unanimous consent to be removed as a This is a simple step Congress can take to Paulsen Scott (VA) Yarmuth assist the Forest Service during this critical Pearce Scott, David Young (AK) cosponsor of H.R. 2942. Pelosi Serrano Young (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there period. Perlmutter Sessions Young (IN) objection to the request of the gentle- The bill was read the third time, and passed, and a motion to reconsider was NOT VOTING—26 woman from South Dakota? laid on the table. Akin Gohmert Neal There was no objection. GENERAL LEAVE Baldwin Green, Gene Paul f Bilirakis Hirono Roybal-Allard Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Bishop (UT) Johnson, Sam Shuler TO ALLOW THE CHIEF OF THE Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous con- Cardoza Kucinich Slaughter FOREST SERVICE TO AWARD sent that all Members may have 5 leg- Cicilline Labrador Tiberi Coble Lewis (CA) CERTAIN CONTRACTS FOR islative days in which to revise and ex- Towns LARGE AIR TANKERS Filner Mack Whitfield tend their remarks on the bill just con- Fitzpatrick Meehan Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. sidered. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The SPEAKER pro tempore (during sent that the Committee on Agri- objection to the request of the gen- the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- culture be discharged from further con- tleman from Pennsylvania? ing. sideration of the bill (S. 3261) to allow There was no objection. the chief of the forest service to award f b 1206 certain contracts for large air tankers, ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, So the motion to instruct was re- and ask for its immediate consider- JUNE 12, 2012 jected. ation in the House. The result of the vote was announced Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous con- as above recorded. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there A motion to reconsider was laid on sent that when the House adjourns objection to the request of the gen- today, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on the table. tleman from Pennsylvania? Stated against: Tuesday, June 12, 2012; when the House There was no objection. adjourns on that day, it adjourn to Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall The text of the bill is as follows: meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 15, 378, I was away from the Capitol due to prior S. 3261 2012; and when the House adjourns on commitments to my constituents. Had I been Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- that day, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. present, I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ resentatives of the United States of America in on Monday, June 18, 2012. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congress assembled, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, SECTION 1. WAIVER. objection to the request of the gen- on rollcall vote No. 378, the Broun of Georgia Notwithstanding the last sentence of sec- tleman from Pennsylvania? Motion to instruct, I voted ‘‘yea’’ when I in- tion 3903(d) of title 41, United States Code, There was no objection. tended to vote ‘‘nay.’’ I apologize for any con- the Chief of the Forest Service may award contracts pursuant to Solicitation Number f fusion and ask that the RECORD reflect my true AG–024B–S–11–9009 for large air tankers ear- b 1210 intention. lier than the end of the 30-day period begin- PERSONAL EXPLANATION ning on the date of the notification required PROTECTING INNOCENT LIFE Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, I was under the first sentence of section 3903(d) of (Mr. CRAWFORD asked and was unavoidably detained and missed rollcall vote that title. given permission to address the House Nos. 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, and Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam for 1 minute.) 378. Had I been present, I would have voted Speaker, I rise in support of S. 3261. This bill Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, last ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote Nos. 374, 376, and 377. waives the congressionally mandated 30-day week this body took up H.R. 3541, the

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Recog- and was given permission to address stand with them in their quest for self- nizing the importance of all life, I the House for 1 minute.) determination. voted in favor of the bill and had high Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. f hopes it could be signed into law. Speaker, we can do better. As we work Sadly, the measure failed to reach the to ensure the tranquility of this great STUDENT LOAN INTEREST RATES majority needed for passage. land and the opportunity for those who As unbelievable as it may sound, desire and deserve jobs, I frankly, (Mr. ELLISON asked and was given some Members of Congress were un- think, it is likewise a devastating dis- permission to address the House for 1 willing to vote to restrict abortions aster, a crisis, that the world has not minute and to revise and extend his re- based on sex. Aborting a baby based risen to stop the bloodshed in Syria. marks.) upon its gender undermines one of our I realize that we are not ready to en- Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, on July Nation’s founding principles that all gage in war, and I say that we do not 1, student loan interest rates are due to human beings are created equal. have to. Syrian Americans are just double. We also have seen numerous Every Representative, every physi- pleading for the world to intervene, for very short-term transportation bills as cian, every American needs to be re- Dr. Assad to step down, for the cease- an extended longer transportation bill, minded that at the center of our strug- fire to take place, and for the killing of which could give real certainty to gle is the protection of human life. We women and children to stop. workers and firms, is sitting there in cannot live in a nation where some I join with the administration to ask the Senate and is ignored by the House. human life is valued and other life is for Dr. Assad to be removed. I ask the Despite the fact that the transpor- not. All life has , and the casual Arab League, I ask the surrounding tation bill is sitting there, we haven’t taking of life is morally wrong. neighbors to stand up against this in- taken the proper action, and student Let’s join together to pray for the creasing violence. To the Syrian Amer- loan rates are due to rise, you wouldn’t protection of the unborn. The intersec- icans that I have stood with in Hous- know it from being on the House floor. tion of prayer and action can produce ton, I stand with you until Dr. Assad is You wouldn’t know it because the ma- amazing results. Through prayer and removed and the violence is stopped. jority has not taken up these issues perseverance we can accomplish our The United Nations has moved to- that are the most pressing issues to the goals and innocent human life can be wards a resolution of peace, and Russia American people. protected. and China must stop standing in the I’m not here to say that the Repub- f way and watching bloodshed pour. Re- licans are sabotaging the economy in member, children are dying. order to get an advantage in the elec- MOST PRESSING LEGISLATIVE tion. But there are a lot of people who ITEMS WERE NOWHERE TO BE Dr. Assad in Syria must leave and peace must come. believe that is the case. If the Repub- FOUND lican majority wants to make sure that (Mr. HOYER asked and was given f the people of America know that permission to address the House for 1 PRESIDENT REAGAN’S they’re operating on their best behalf, minute.) WESTMINSTER ADDRESS I urge them to take action to preserve Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, some of low interest rates for students to go to the most pressing legislative items (Mr. DREIER asked and was given college, to pass a transportation bill, were nowhere to be found on the floor permission to address the House for 1 and take up the one that the Senate this week. We had an opportunity to minute and to revise and extend his re- has already passed. make headway on critical legislation. marks.) Jobs are the key, but you wouldn’t Unfortunately, the leadership provided Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise know it from being in this body, based no action, not solutions, not action, today to mark an important anniver- on the action—or inaction—of the ma- only obstruction and delay. sary. Thirty years ago today, President jority. First, student loan interest rates will Ronald Reagan delivered one of his double on July 1 if we do nothing, and most important speeches. He delivered f we have done nothing. an address to Westminster in which he Secondly, after losing 28,000 con- talked about the imperative of our sup- REPUBLICAN INACTION struction jobs last month, Congress porting the notion of self-determina- (Ms. EDWARDS asked and was given still has not passed a highway bill, not- tion around the world, and he called for permission to address the House for 1 withstanding the fact that the Senate the establishment of one of the most minute and to revise and extend her re- passed a bill with 75 percent of its important national security items that marks.) Members in support, half of the Repub- we have in place today. It’s known as Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, our lican Conference in support, but it’s the National Endowment for Democ- country continues to recover from the nowhere on this floor as construction racy. worst recession we’ve faced in genera- jobs languish and people look for work. Mr. Speaker, in that speech, Presi- tions. This progress is being made de- Speaker BOEHNER is now saying we dent Reagan said: spite the best efforts of my colleagues might have to wait until November, We must be staunch in our conviction that on the other side of the aisle who stat- even though it would create thousands freedom is not the sole prerogative of a ed that their singular goal is not cre- of construction jobs. It seems to be lucky few, but the inalienable and universal ating jobs, but in making President right of all human beings. The objective I Obama a one-term President. In the 18 ‘‘my way or no highway.’’ propose is quite simple to state: to foster the Third, we’re headed for a fiscal cliff if infrastructure of democracy, the system of a months since they took the majority, Congress can’t achieve a serious deficit free press, unions, political parties, univer- the Republicans have had one constant, reduction this year, and we’ve seen ap- sities, which allows a people to choose their and that’s been to obstruct, obstruct propriations bills this week that break own way to develop their own culture, to when it comes to commonsense legisla- the budget agreement. reconcile their own differences through tion to move the country forward. This has been another wasted week peaceful means. Having a transportation bill, passing by a do-nothing Congress, and we’re Three decades later, the vision that a long-term surface transportation bill about to begin a weeklong recess once Ronald Reagan put forward in that fa- would put 2 million people back to again. Congress could do better. Con- mous speech is not only alive, but it’s work.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:22 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08JN7.061 H08JNPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE June 8, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3693 They are obstructing in their unwill- will surely come out tomorrow,’’ be- in that high school class? What if I had ingness to keep college loans afford- cause with the urgent challenges facing hit that home run instead of struck able, making sure that on July 1, 7 mil- this Nation, with Americans staring at out? The what-if game is part of our lion students across this country will an impending fiscal cliff and economic life. But I want to take that up today have their student loan calamity, the GOP has simply said, in a very, very serious way. This is double. ‘‘Maybe we’ll get to it tomorrow.’’ about what if this Congress, led by our They have been obstructionist when Let’s revisit the little orphans the Republican colleagues, had taken up it comes to the Paycheck Fairness Act, GOP has left behind: and passed President Barack Obama’s the simple task of making sure that Needed transportation and jobs bill. American Jobs Act. women who do the same job with the The Medicare doc payment fix. Last September, the President made same experience are paid the same The debt ceiling extension. a very bold proposal to put Americans money. The student loan interest rate hike. back to work, a comprehensive piece of Obstruction, obstruction, obstruc- The sequester’s arbitrary, indiscrimi- legislation that covered many, many tion. They could have done their part nate cuts. different parts of the American econ- to make things happen for the Amer- The farm bill. omy. It’s called the American Jobs ican people, but they haven’t done Postal reform. Act. Fully paid for, not increasing the that. The expiration of the , deficit at all, but paid for with the Mr. Speaker, the actions of this Con- the AMT taxes, and the tax cut elimination of unnecessary tax breaks gress will speak louder than words. It’s which would collectively cost families for Big Oil, unnecessary tax cuts for time for the Republicans to show their $4,000 more next year. the extraordinarily wealthy 1 percent concern for the American people and The impact to our economy and these of Americans, a fully paid-for Amer- not just with partisanship. poor little orphans is a staggering $7 ican Jobs Act proposed by the Presi- Stop the obstruction. Let’s create trillion. The nonpartisan CBO has said dent last September. jobs for the American people. failure to act on these will send Amer- What if? What if this House under our f ica back into a recession. Republican leadership had taken up the The Republicans need to recognize elements of the American Jobs Act, b 1220 that every orphan deserves a home and modified them, as is our nature and our STARTUP JOBS ACT 2.0 work with us on responsible bipartisan responsibility, but nonetheless passed solutions, or it’s going to be ‘‘a hard those very significant proposals that (Mr. DOLD asked and was given per- knock life for us.’’ would, according to , create mission to address the House for 1 f somewhere between 1.3 and 1.9 million minute and to revise and extend his re- jobs immediately? Not some day in the PASS THE TRANSPORTATION BILL marks.) future, but now. What if we had done AND PUT AMERICANS BACK TO Mr. DOLD. This week, I joined with that last September? What if our Re- WORK some of my colleagues to introduce the publican leadership had allowed those bipartisan Startup Jobs Act 2.0. (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- measures to come before the commit- Mr. Speaker, students come to Amer- mission to address the House for 1 tees and on this floor to be signed by ica from all over the world. They earn minute.) the President? Then 1.3 million Ameri- advanced degrees in science, tech- Mr. COHEN. Much emphasis has been cans or maybe even 1.9 million Ameri- nology, engineering, and mathematics. put on the deficit and that we do need cans would have a job today. Then, upon graduating, they’re forced to deal with the deficit. But at the We’re going to talk today about the to leave our country—forced to go back same time, one way to deal with it is most tragic what-if this Nation is pon- home and, in essence, compete against to stimulate the economy. There’s no dering at this moment. What if the us. With them goes their knowledge, better way to stimulate the economy American Jobs Act had been imple- their ideas, and their aspirations to than a transportation bill that repairs mented? change the world. Many of these stu- our infrastructure, puts people to work Let’s talk about what it is. What are dents want to stay here in America to here in America, and improves the the elements of the American Jobs make something of themselves here be- ability of industry to move its product Act? Bear with me, if you will, as we go cause America is still the best place for and for consumers to get product. Yet through these. I’ll go through them ideas to become realities. These ideas the transportation bill that’s been rather quickly, and then we’ll come become solutions, which turn into job- passed in the House and passed in the back and touch on them as we go on. creating companies. Senate—differing bills—is stuck in a If you’ve been watching here in the According to a study by the National conference committee. gallery or if you are watching C–SPAN, Foundation for American Policy, im- We need to pass a transportation bill you would have heard my Democratic migrants founded or cofounded almost and put America back to work with colleagues talk about the transpor- half of the top 50 venture-backed com- American-made products by American tation bill. The President said last fall, panies in the United States. Since our workers. My city of Memphis is a We need to have a transportation bill, Nation’s founding, immigrants have transportation center. We know high- and we need it now. We need to put flourished right along with our econ- ways and runways move product and men and women back to work in the omy. America becomes a richer and move people and make sense. So I urge construction industry repairing our more dynamic society by encouraging our leaders to see that the conference bridges, building our highways, paving the best and the brightest from all over committee comes back, doesn’t have our airports, building the infrastruc- the world to set up shop here on our extraneous provisions, and does what is ture that this Nation needs. soil. That is why I’m honored to be an necessary to put America back to work The student aid bill. We know that if original cosponsor of the bipartisan, bi- and passes the highway bill. America is going to compete, we have cameral Startup Jobs Act 2.0 that will f to have the best educated workforce in help America get back to work. the world. And so the President pro- AMERICAN JOBS ACT f posed a student aid bill, legislation The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. that would provide additional sources THE GOP’S ORPHANS MULVANEY). Under the Speaker’s an- of funding so students can go to school (Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia asked nounced policy of January 5, 2011, the in community colleges, in 4-year and was given permission to address gentleman from California (Mr. schools, and in the master and doc- the House for 1 minute and to revise GARAMENDI) is recognized for 60 min- torate programs. and extend his remarks.) utes as the designee of the minority The President took up one of the Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. leader. great conundrums and problems that Speaker, if Congress were a musical, Mr. GARAMENDI. We all like to this Nation faces from our competitors. then House Republicans would be Lit- think about ‘‘what if’’—what if I had Yes, China. China manipulates its cur- tle Orphan Annie, singing, ‘‘The sun actually gotten an A rather than an F rency, and the President said that has

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:47 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08JN7.062 H08JNPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3694 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 8, 2012 to stop. He asked for the House of Rep- He said that in addition to a trans- hicles, involve engineering, manufac- resentatives and the Senate to pass a portation enhancement, an additional turing. They involve steel manufac- piece of legislation dealing with the $50 billion over and above the transpor- turing. They involve sophisticated fab- manipulation of the Chinese , tation bill, we ought to put people to rication of vehicles, the tires for buses, which gives them somewhere between a work and give a jump start. Just like all of those sorts of things. We could 20 and 25 percent price advantage on all you would with a dead battery on your put millions of people back to work the things that they manufacture and car, he wanted to put those jumper ca- and begin to revive the devastated import into the United States. He said, bles on the American construction in- American manufacturing sector and for Do something about that. Give me, the dustry, $50 billion, get it up and going. once keeping the Chinese from stealing administration, the power to deal, to And he said we need a permanent in- our jobs because of the Buy America put a tariff on those Chinese if frastructure bank. protections. the Chinese Government continues to I’ll finish this up quickly, because it But, no, the Republicans don’t want manipulate its currency. gets to be a rather long what-if. But, to do that. They don’t really like the He said we ought to buy American- oh, what if. What if we had done these Buy America provisions in the bill, and made products. We ought to use our things? they don’t want to make the invest- money, our taxpayer money, to buy How about rebuilding our schools and ments. American-made goods. houses, again putting people to work. We were here till midnight last And how about allowing Americans to night. The gentleman from Georgia b 1230 refinance their homes to stop the inevi- proposed that we end all new Federal I have a piece of legislation that table decline of the housing industry as investment in transportation infra- would do just that, and I’ll talk about more and more people were forced into structure on October 1. There would that before this hour is done. and losing their homes. not have been one penny more. All of Buy America. Enhance the Buy It’s the American Jobs Act, proposed the money that he would allow in next American provisions. Do away with the by the President of the United States year’s budget would only be enough to waivers that have created a 12-lane last September, and to this day, two of pay for ongoing projects. freeway for foreign products to find those policies have been adopted. What When the States finish a project, we their way into America despite the if? What if? reimburse them. We authorize the laws. The economists say 1.3 million Amer- projects; the States build them; we re- The President said that there are icans would be working today if this imburse them. The money that he millions of homes in America that are legislation had been allowed to be would limit us to would only pay for inefficient, that leak energy and cost brought to the floor of this House, had projects already ongoing. That would the homeowner or the renter vast been allowed to be brought to the Sen- bring it all to a halt, despite the fact amounts of money. He said we could ate and the President to sign it. the system is falling apart. We’re liv- put people to work putting in new win- And don’t forget this: It was fully ing off the legacy of Dwight David Ei- dows, caulking, putting insulation in paid for. It was fully paid for. The def- senhower, a mid-20th century legacy. the attics. We could put people to work icit would not have been increased. It’s falling apart. It needs to be rebuilt. and, in the process, reduce our con- However, the oil companies would not We also need to build out a 21st cen- sumption of energy and create jobs. have $12 billion of your money in addi- tury infrastructure to more efficiently He said there ought to be a perma- tion to what they’ve taken at the gaso- move goods and people and compete nent research and development tax line pump—the wealthiest industry in with our competitors. credit so that our industries would stay the world. We’d get our tax dollars Now, I heard a lot of nonsense last ahead of the around the back, and we’d put people to work. night, and 82 Republicans voted for this world, so that they would know year And for those with a million dollars today, so this is a problem. The Repub- after year after year that the research of annual income after all of the deduc- lican Conference is having an internal and development tax credit would be tions, after all of the , for those war among themselves. They have 82 there and the more that they invested with a million dollars of annual in- Members who believe the Federal Gov- in research, the more that they took come, their taxes would have gone up ernment—the Federal Government, the that research and developed products, to pay for putting 1.3 million Ameri- people of the United States assembled, the more jobs would be created, and cans back to work. What if? the 50 States and territories—should they didn’t have to worry that, well, I’d like now to call upon my col- not invest in transportation and infra- maybe, it won’t be there next year, so league from the State of Oregon who structure, that it should be done by the this 5-year research program, we won’t for years has fought for transportation, 50 States. It should be devolved. That’s do it. No, he wants certainty. His one of the senior members on the crazy. That’s crazy. In the 21st cen- American Jobs Act would have given Transportation Committee. tury, we’re going to have a 50-State certainty. But the leadership in this Mr. DEFAZIO, you were here late last transportation policy? House refused to take up all of those night fighting one of the most foolish And how are the States going to pay provisions. proposals I have heard of, to cut the for it? We tried that, until 1956. We had The President went on and said we transportation budget by $37 billion. a turnpike built in Kansas that ended need a payroll tax cut for businesses Thank you for fighting that fight and at the Oklahoma border, because Okla- and for the worker. We did a little of informing us. Fortunately, this House homa didn’t have the money, until Ei- this. Businesses didn’t get a tax break rejected that foolish proposal. senhower passed the legislation and the on their payroll; however, the men and I yield to the gentleman from Or- Federal Government could invest. They women that do work and do get a sal- egon. want to go back to those good old days. ary did get half of what the President Mr. DEFAZIO. I thank the gen- And then they prattle on about, well, proposed. tleman. these are just government jobs, govern- He said we ought to put veterans to I would just key in on one of the as- ment. They hate government. No, work. And fortunately, on Veterans pects of the President’s proposal, and they’re not government jobs. The gov- Day last year, we did pass a bill to do that would be long-term legislation to ernment does not build bridges; the that, and we should consider even invest $450 billion in our crumbling in- government does not build transit sys- more. frastructure. tems; the government does not build 285,000 teachers have lost their jobs Now, some people say to me, well, highways, gentlemen. They don’t build this year across America. The Presi- Congressman, I don’t work in construc- any of those things. We go out and con- dent said that we cannot survive as a tion. I say, these aren’t just construc- tract through the States for the lowest stable, growing country with a just so- tion jobs. We have the strongest Buy qualified bidders under Buy America ciety if we don’t educate our kids, and America requirements in the area of requirements to build these projects so he said let’s put those teachers back transportation investments. Underline with American workers and American to work, 280,000 of them, and police and two words: ‘‘investments’’ and ‘‘jobs.’’ products. firemen along with them, so that we Now, those investments, if made So let’s stop all this nonsense on the would have the public protection. under Buy America in, say, transit ve- Republican side of the aisle about the

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But, no, interesting week that we live in be- ple, but they can’t make it. the Republicans in the House of Rep- cause there is no doubt—no one of the We have a long, long tradition in resentatives have stopped forward 435 Members of this body are under any America that dates back really to the progress on this legislation, forgoing doubt—student loan rates are doubling, very first day of the American modern potentially millions of jobs. It’s a unemployment is record high, and yet government. The day George Wash- shame. I only hope that the Senate and we didn’t deal with any of these crit- ington was sworn into office he under- the President can prevail on this issue. ical issues. I’m really shocked. I’m as- took an industrial policy. I know our I thank the gentleman for bringing tounded. I’m under the impression that Republican colleagues like to talk this to the attention of the House. we’re all here to work hard. about the Founding Fathers. Well, they Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. DEFAZIO, for I’m one of those who doesn’t like to really ought to listen to the Founding years you have been fighting for infra- sort of imply or even say that the Re- Fathers. And if they had listened to structure. I didn’t watch last night’s publicans are sabotaging jobs for polit- the Founding Fathers, they would have debate as you fought fiercely to pre- ical advantage because it’s hard for me paid attention to the President’s pro- vent one of the most foolish pieces of to imagine that any true public serv- posal on the American Jobs Act, be- legislation—well, there have been ant would ever do something like that, cause here’s what George Washington many foolish pieces of legislation pro- but there are a lot of folks out here did: he turned to his Treasury Sec- posed by our colleagues, but you who believe that is the case. I want our retary, Alexander Hamilton, and said, couldn’t be more correct. Republican colleagues to disprove that Mr. Hamilton, we need to grow this premise by getting some pro-job, pro- b 1240 economy. We need to put people to education legislation that we all can work. We need to be a strong Nation, a Let me just put this up. I came agree on. strong economy, and I want you, Mr. across this yesterday. Basically what Another thing that I’m glad to talk Hamilton, to develop a policy to do this is is it’s a diagram of the employ- about is with regards to the Obama job that. ment in the construction industry. We plan. Under the American Jobs Act, Hamilton came back a few months had about, what is that, 5,570,000 men Obama has laid out a plan. He has set later with an industrial policy, 13 dif- and women working in the construc- forth a set of ideas, and one of the ele- ferent items on about five pages—now tion industry in January, and here we ments that I want to talk about a little it would probably take 5,000 pages, but are in May and we’re just over bit is the job program for the long- nonetheless, he did it. Do you know 5,500,000—some 20,000, almost 30,000 term unemployed. what was in it? What was in that indus- have lost their jobs. And the proposals Obama has talked about dealing with policy that Hamilton presented to that our Republican colleagues are the issues of the long-term unem- Washington and to Congress—and making would guarantee that once ployed, people who have been out of mostly implemented over the next dec- these projects are finished, it would be work, and you know, who have been ade or so—were policies that—let me over, nothing more. chronically out of work for a long put this back up. Let’s see here. How But the President laid out not only a time—they call them the . It’s many of these were in it? And here’s transportation bill, but he laid out a modeled after an unemployment pro- the great ‘‘what if?’’ very robust jump-start to it—$50 bil- gram in Georgia. Under that program, There was a transportation part to lion of additional money invested. workers continue to collect unemploy- those policies—in fact, two different Now, let’s understand, this is not gov- ment benefits, plus a small stipend to ones. One, Hamilton said if we’re going ernment money; this is an investment cover transportation and other ex- to grow this economy, we need to have by the American people. It is their gas- penses at no expense to the employer. good roads, we need to have good ca- oline tax, their diesel tax. It is their in- After 8 weeks of training, the company nals, and we need to improve our ports. vestment in the highways and bridges may hire the person or not, and it can He proposed legislation that did be- and transportation systems of this Na- amount to a free tryout. come law—some of it by the States, tion. Well, I guess if you’re anti-tax So I think that the Obama adminis- some of it by the national govern- and you’re anti-roads and you’re pro- tration, under the American Jobs Act, ment—that created the canal systems, gridlock, you’re guaranteeing that the is being responsive to the needs of the put the roads in place, and improved economy will slow down and eventu- American people. I think the same can- the ports of America. Very beginnings ally, who knows, even collapse. not be said for the House of Represent- of this Nation. Pay attention, my col- Fortunately, there’s a gentleman atives under the Republican majority. leagues who like to talk about the here from the great Mid-Northwest, Under the American Jobs Act, the Re- Founding Fathers: the Founding Fa- Mr. KEITH ELLISON. You’ve been on this publicans could bring it up today. thers said we need America to have a issue for a long time. I know in your Some of these ideas are things that transportation program. area you’ve been very, very concerned they have proposed, and they won’t Currency reform was on the agenda. about the issues that are in the Amer- even take those up. So this is really Yes, it was. Hamilton, Treasury Sec- ican Jobs Act. Please join us. disappointing. retary, said we need to pay attention Mr. ELLISON. I want to thank you, I think people who have been chron- to the currency issue. There was a huge Congressman, for making the issue of ically unemployed for weeks and weeks fight going on at the time about the jobs the front and center issue. and maybe perhaps years—I talked to a Federal bank, about the currency We’ve been here all week long, and woman who has been out of work for issues, but he said we needed a common one of the things that I find just shock- 21⁄2 years. This woman has a college de- currency, and we needed to be aware of ing is that we have not dealt with the gree, she is a highly trained profes- the international exchange rates that issues that are really in front of the sional from my district—Lauren, if were going on so that we were not put American people. And the number one you’re watching, you know that I’m at a disadvantage. issue is jobs. talking about you. I think the Amer- There was a Buy American program. We haven’t dealt with future jobs ican Jobs Act has just what the doctor Hamilton told George Washington and that students could perhaps get if they ordered if the Republican majority will the Founding Fathers that we needed got the education, which has to do with take it up. to put in place a Buy America provi- the doubling of interest rates on stu- Mr. GARAMENDI. Well, Mr. ELLISON, sion. You just heard our colleague from dent loans, which is due in a few weeks in your community and my commu- Oregon talking about a robust Buy unless the Republican majority acts. nity, people want to go to work. They American provision—and sometime be- We certainty have not taken up a want a job. They want to be able to be fore I end I’ll talk about my legislation

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So looking at this dismal sit- what Alexander Hamilton told George You would think that the reason we uation, a couple of years ago, shortly Washington in the very first Congress have high unemployment is because of after I arrived here, we began looking of this Nation, and they began to im- ‘‘job-killing regulations.’’ They love at what do you do about this. Why did plement it. this refrain. I’m sure Frank Luntz is this happen? Why is it that the Amer- Energy efficiency wasn’t there. He very proud. He’s a pollster who comes ican manufacturing sector declined? did, however, talk about this one, this up with clever phrasing that they use a We did our studies. We did the eco- was one of the 13. He said we needed to lot. But it’s not job-killing regulations. nomic analysis. But mostly, we looked have a robust research and develop- Any small business person will tell at public policy. We looked at the laws ment program—they called them pat- you the key to their success is cus- of this land. We looked at what was ents at that time. We need to be ahead tomers. The key to customers is people going on in the public policy sector; of everybody else. He wanted to put in who have jobs, who have some money and what we found was the policies of policies, and they did become law. And to spend. If you’ve got no customers this Nation discouraged manufacturing here we have it today, just on these and your customers are broke, then and, in fact, rewarded American cor- issues alone, these six issues. they’re not going to buy your cakes, porations that would offshore jobs, lit- The Founding Fathers said transpor- your pies, and those folks are not going erally, actually, giving American cor- tation. They said watch the currency. to be able to pay the taxes they need to porations a reduction in their taxes for They said Buy American. And they keep our valued public employees every job they offshored. Total about said we need to be ahead with research working, teachers, firefighters, police $16 billion a year. I know; you don’t believe that. How and patents and be on the cutting edge officers, public health nurses, people could there be such a policy? That was of technology. who make the water and the meat safe my question. What? You mean to tell b 1250 to eat and drink. They like to throw around terms like me that the tax policy of the United What if President Barack Obama’s ‘‘socialism,’’ but what we argue for is a States gives a tax break to American American Jobs Act had been taken up mixed economy, a balance between the corporations when they ship a job off- by the Republican leadership that con- private sector and government, which shore? Can’t be. In fact, it was. And so in trol this House? enhances the performance of both, all the last year, the last months of the What if they had listened to the in service to the American people. Democrats’ control of this House in Founding Fathers and actually imple- So today I am in favor of us getting 2010, we undertook to change that. We mented what the President wanted to a strong, long-term, 6-year transpor- put a bill on this floor that would put in place? 1.3 million, 1.3 million tation bill. I am absolutely in favor of eliminate $12 billion of that $16 billion jobs, perhaps as much as 1.9 million helping our students who are fearing tax break that American corporations jobs Americans would be working that education is getting out of their had for offshoring jobs. It passed with- today. The great ‘‘what if’’ question of economic reach. Absolutely, we have to out one Republican vote. Not one Mem- our time. be there to reform currency, to level ber of the Republican Party voted to What if they had listened to the the playing field with China. Founding Fathers? We should buy American. What’s end a tax break for American compa- Mr. ELLISON, I know you have more wrong with buying American? I think nies that offshored jobs. The Senate took it up; it passed. to say. buying American’s good. I rather prefer President Obama signed that legisla- Mr. ELLISON. Well, Congressman, if buying American. In fact, whenever I we had listened to the Founding Fa- tion. get a product and it says ‘‘Made in Public policy matters. Public policy thers, we’d be quite aways ahead. It’s America,’’ I get a warm fuzzy all over. interesting, in the political rhetoric matters a great deal. Mr. GARAMENDI. Wouldn’t you love We’ve talked here today about the you hear, some people claim the to go into K-Mart or Target and see on Buy American provisions, been in law Founding Fathers, but they don’t the shelves ‘‘Made in America’’? for 30, 40 years, that basically say, if claim the real Founding Fathers, the Mr. ELLISON. Made in America. it’s our taxpayer dollars, it ought to be ones who actually had the foresight to Mr. GARAMENDI. Made in America. used to buy American equipment. make America a strong economic coun- That’s why the currency reform is so Over the years, probably beginning in try by making sure that the govern- important. the eighties and carrying on, those pro- ment played an important role in mak- Mr. ELLISON. If it was made in visions began to gain loopholes, one ing sure our economy was working, by America, maybe we could make it in after another, so that at the end of promoting transportation, patents, America. 2010, the loophole was a 12-lane freeway currency protection and things like Mr. GARAMENDI. Americans would that you could drive any project that. make it if we made it in America. We’d through and buy whatever you wanted But I would say that as we work here have those middle class jobs. That’s to buy from wherever it came from. So today, and as we think about all of the where it is. much so that in San Francisco, when things that our Nation needs, none are Mr. ELLISON, thank you very much. I the Oakland Bay Bridge between Oak- more important than putting Ameri- know you’ve got a plane; you’ve got to land and San Francisco had to be re- cans back to work, I think. The Amer- get back to Minneapolis. Thank you so built because of earthquake safety ican Jobs Act is a plan set forth by the much for joining us. issues—some of it fell down in the President, and he’s set this forth at a This is part of the Democratic agen- Loma Prieta earthquake—the largest time when he’s reaching his hand out. da. This is something we’ve been work- construction project, public works He’s extending his hand. He’s trying to ing on now for well over 2 years, and we project ever in California. The main get the Republican majority in the call it ‘‘Make It in America.’’ This is central steel column for a uniquely de- House to work with him. rebuilding the American middle class. signed bridge, $1 billion or more, Chi- But apparently they just won’t do so This is about the American middle nese steel, Chinese welders, 6,000 jobs because they have ideological and po- class coming back. in China to save 10 percent. litical considerations. One of those ide- Over the last 20 years, we’ve seen a It turns out the steel was faulty, the ological things is that they just don’t decline in American manufacturing. In welds were faulty, the jobs were still in think the government is any good. the early nineties, we were a little China and the inspectors were Chinese. They don’t think the government can more than 19 million, almost 20 mil- do any good. They don’t think the gov- lion, Americans in the manufacturing b 1300 ernment can help. And so we see pro- sector. Those were middle class jobs, If we’d have had a Buy American pro- posals and amendments to simply where you can go to work, earn a liv- vision that meant anything at all, we

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:47 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08JN7.067 H08JNPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE June 8, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3697 would have had 6,000 jobs in America; have to go with 66. I said and thousands elected—maybe I’d get reelected—but the inspectors would have been Amer- of Californians said and New Yorkers, I’ll tell you this: Americans would be ican; and there would be American which is where most of these jobs working. Americans would be working. jobs. would be, that Alstom has a plant in What if? So my legislation, H.R. 613, says this: New York to manufacture light rail Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- If it is your tax money, it’s going to and heavy rail cars. They said, Wait, ance of my time. be spent on American-made equipment, let’s take 2 months—2 months—and f American-made steel, and the jobs will let’s rebid this, and let’s see what we be in America. can do. Alstom was prepared to lower Where is that bill? It hasn’t even their bid if they would have had an op- By unanimous consent, leave of ab- been taken up for a hearing in the portunity, and $1 billion of American sence was granted to: Transportation Committee. jobs are not here. They’re somewhere Mr. CICILLINE (at the request of Ms. We’re nibbling around the edges here. else around the world. PELOSI) for today after 11 a.m. on ac- Of every bill that comes through this Public policy matters. Public policy count of official business in district. floor that’s relevant to this issue, we matters. try to shoehorn into it a Buy American I think it’s about time to wrap up f provision. We try to increase the Buy here, so I’m going to go back to where ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED American laws. We try to make certain we started. Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, that your tax money is going to be What if the House of Representatives reported and found truly enrolled bills spent on American-made equipment. under the control of our Republican of the House of the following titles, That’s our agenda. colleagues—totally under their control Have we been successful? No. No, and the Senate also under the control which were thereupon signed by the we’ve not. of the Republicans because it takes 60 Speaker: When the half-baked, worthless votes there—what if the President’s H.R. 5883. An act to make a technical cor- transportation bill was brought to the American Jobs Act had been taken up rection in Public Law 112–108. and passed? We’ll modify it, and don’t H.R. 5890. An act to correct a technical floor by our Republican colleagues, error in Public Law 112–122. who could not even get agreement in forget it was fully paid for, 100 percent their own caucus, we tried to put a pro- paid for with no increase in the deficit. f The economists said clearly that 1.3 vision on, an amendment on, and it was ADJOURNMENT rejected. It was rejected. million would immediately result from Americans want to go to work. Pub- the President’s American Jobs Act. Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, I lic policy matters. Will your tax dol- What if? move that the House do now adjourn. lars be spent buying Chinese steel? I’ll What does it mean to you in your The motion was agreed to; accord- give you another example. community? Would that road have ingly (at 1 o’clock and 9 minutes p.m.), In Los Angeles, they went out to buy been built? Would you have had the job under its previous order, the House ad- new light rail cars. Two bids were the paving that road? repairing and paint- journed until Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at final bids. One was by Siemens—yes, a ing that bridge? down at the local 10 a.m. school, painting the school? cleaning German company that has a manufac- f up the playgrounds? putting new toi- turing plant for light rail cars in Sac- lets into the restrooms or, specifically, EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ramento, California. Siemens said that a new laboratory in the high school— ETC. their light rail cars would have a min- not a lavatory but a laboratory? What imum of 80 percent American-made Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive if? content. A Japanese company came in communications were taken from the What if we had put aside partisan Speaker’s table and referred as follows: and said, We’ll do it for 60 percent. politics? There was a slight difference. I think Keep this in mind that the Repub- 6381. A letter from the Director, Regu- there was about a 2 percent difference lican leader of the Senate, on the day latory Management Division, Environmental in the bids. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- or shortly after President Obama was cy’s final rule — Acetone; Exemption from So what did the MTA, the Metropoli- inaugurated, said that his number one tan Transportation Authority, do? It the Requirement of a Tolerance [EPA-HQ- goal was to make sure that this was a OPP-2008-0039; FRL-3944-2] received May 11, chose the Japanese company. American one-term President. So how do you do 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the jobs were lost immediately in Sac- that? Well, when the President pro- Committee on Agriculture. ramento as a result of that decision. poses an American Jobs Act that would 6382. A letter from the Director, Regu- Now, whose money is going to be employ 1.3 million Americans imme- latory Managment Division, Environmental spent buying those cars, those light diately, you make certain that it Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- rail cars? Whose money is it? Your doesn’t become law. You slow it down. cy’s final rule — Fluxapyroxad; Pesticide Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0421; FRL- money. It’s your tax money. Good for Everything has to be 60 votes in the Japan. They’re going to get some jobs. 9346-7] received May 11, 2012, pursuant to 5 Senate; and here in this House, you do U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- Bad for Sacramento. Layoffs have al- not even take it up. You don’t allow a riculture. ready occurred, and there are more to vote on it. 6383. A letter from the Director, Regu- come. You don’t do a transportation bill. latory Management Division, Environmental Do you want another example? I’ll You don’t take the $50 billion injected Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- just use California. That’s where I’m immediately into infrastructure—to- cy’s final rule — Penflufen; Pesticide Toler- from. tally paid for. You don’t do it even ances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0425; FRL-9341-8] The Bay Area Rapid Transit System, though that would employ tens of received May 11, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- BART: $3.2 billion for new trains over thousands of Americans. You make 10 years. $3.2 billion. Two bids. One, culture. certain that the 288,000 teachers who 6384. A letter from the Director, Regu- Bombardier, a fine Canadian company, have been laid off across America are latory Management Division, Environmental said they would build them with 66 per- not rehired so that my daughter’s Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- cent American-made content. Okay, classroom is not 22 students but 35 stu- cy’s final rule — Propylene oxide; Tolerance that’s good. It’s not good enough be- dents. Actions [EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0253; FRL-9346-8] cause Alstom, a French company, said How do you destroy a President? You (RIN: 2070-ZA16) received May 11, 2012, pursu- they would build them with 90 percent make certain that this economy ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee American-made content. Yes, it’s a lit- doesn’t move. You take his American on Agriculture. tle more expensive, but we’re talking 6385. A letter from the Director, Regula- Jobs Act, and you sit on it. That’s tions Policy and Management Staff, Depart- $1 billion of American jobs here. what has happened. The great ‘‘what ment of Health and Human Services, trans- The Bay Area Rapid Transit System if.’’ mitting the Department’s final rule — said, Well, the Federal Government What if we put Americans back to Amendments to Sterility Test Requirements says it’s 60 percent, and we’re going to work? Yes, maybe Obama would get re- for Biological Products [Docket No.: FDA-

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A letter from the Director, Regu- Licensee Public Interest Obligations; Exten- f latory Management Division, Environmental sion of the Filing Requirement For Chil- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- dren’s Television Programming Report (FCC cy’s final rule — Withdrawal of Revocation Form 398) [MM Docket No. 00-168; MM Dock- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public of TSCA Section 4 Testing Requirements for et No. 00-44] received May 10, 2012, pursuant bills and resolutions of the following One High Production Volume Chemical Sub- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on titles were introduced and severally re- stance [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0033; FRL-9350-2] Energy and Commerce. ferred, as follows: (RIN: 2070-AD16) received May 11, 2012, pursu- 6395. A letter from the General Counsel, By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ (for herself and ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Mr. GRIMM): on Energy and Commerce. transmitting the Commission’s final rule — H.R. 5929. A bill to amend the Investment 6387. A letter from the Director, Regu- Version 4 Critical Infrastructure Protection latory Management Division, Environmental Company Act of 1940 to change the asset cov- Reliability Standards [Docket No.: RM11-11- erage ratio and treatment of preferred stock Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 000; Order No. 761] received May 9, 2012, pur- cy’s final rule — Approval and for business development companies, to suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- allow business development companies to of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Dela- mittee on Energy and Commerce. ware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania; Deter- purchase, otherwise acquire, or hold certain 6396. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, securities, and to direct the Securities and minations of Attainment of the 1997 Annual Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Fine Particulate Standard for the Philadel- Exchange Commission to revise rules under ting the Department’s final rule — Special the Securities Act of 1933 relating to busi- phia-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE Nonattainment Local Regulations; Patriot Challenge Kayak Area [EPA-R03-OAR-2011-0714; FRL-9670-3] ness development companies; to the Com- Race, Ashley River, Charleston, SC [Docket mittee on Financial Services. received May 11, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. No.: USCG-2011-1095] (RIN: 1625-AA08) re- By Mr. MCKINLEY (for himself, Mr. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and ceived May 14, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. GRIMM, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, and Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 6388. A letter from the Director, Regu- Mr. KILDEE): tation and Infrastructure. latory Management Division, Environmental H.R. 5930. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- 6397. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, enue Code of 1986 to increase the rehabilita- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation tion credit for commercial buildings and to ting the Department’s final rule — Safety of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Dela- provide a rehabilitation credit for principal Zone; Non-Compliant Vessel Pursuit Train- ware; Amendments to the Control of Nitro- residences; to the Committee on Ways and ing Course, Wando River, Charleston, SC gen Oxides Emissions from Industrial Boilers Means. [Docket No.: USCG-2012-0138} (RIN: 1625- and Process Heaters at Petroleum Refineries By Mr. CRAWFORD: AA00) received May 12, 2012, pursuant to 5 [EPA-R03-OAR-2011-0642; FRL-9671-9] re- H.R. 5931. A bill to ensure the continuation U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ceived May 11, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of successful fisheries mitigation programs, Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and and for other purposes; to the Committee on 6398. A letter from the Chief, Publications Commerce. Transportation and Infrastructure, and in and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 6389. A letter from the Director, Regu- addition to the Committee on Natural Re- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule latory Management Division, Environmental sources, for a period to be subsequently de- — Update of Weighted Average Interest Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- termined by the Speaker, in each case for Rates, Yield Curves, and Segment Rates [No- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation consideration of such provisions as fall with- tice 2012-36] received May 16, 2012, pursuant of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Mary- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on land; Permit to Construct Exemptions [EPA- cerned. Ways and Means. R03-OAR-2012-0292; FRL-9671-7] received May By Ms. BUERKLE (for herself, Mr. 6399. A letter from the Chief, Publications 11, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to PAUL, and Mr. KELLY): and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5932. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- transmitting the Service’s final rule — Basis 6390. A letter from the Director, Regu- enue Code of 1986 to allow 529 tuition pro- Reporting by Securities Brokers and Basis latory Management Agency, Environmental grams with respect to elementary and sec- Determination for Debt Instruments and Op- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ondary education expenses; to the Com- tions [Notice 2012-34] received May 16, 2012, cy’s final rule — Oklahoma: Incorporation by mittee on Ways and Means. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Reference of Approved State Hazardous By Mr. COHEN: mittee on Ways and Means. Waste Management Program [EPA-R06-2011- H.R. 5933. A bill to amend section 1120A of 0484; FRL-9652-9a] received May 11, 2012, pur- f the Elementary and Secondary Education suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Act of 1965 to modify the comparability of mittee on Energy and Commerce. services requirements; to the Committee on 6391. A letter from the Director, Regu- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Education and the Workforce. latory Management Division, Environmental Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of By Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA (for himself, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- committees were delivered to the Clerk Mr. SABLAN, and Ms. BORDALLO): cy’s final rule — Air Quality: Widespread Use H.R. 5934. A bill to amend title 18, United for Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery and for printing and reference to the proper States Code, to include certain territories II Waiver [EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-1076; calendar, as follows: and possessions of the United States in the FRL-9671-3] received May 11, 2012, pursuant Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and definition of State for the purposes of chap- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. H.R. 4480. A bill to provide for Energy and Commerce. the development of a plan to increase oil and ter 114, relating to trafficking in contraband 6392. A letter from the Director, Regu- gas exploration, development, and produc- cigarettes and smokeless tobacco; to the latory Management Division, Environmental tion under oil and gas leases of Federal lands Committee on the . Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of By Mr. FORTENBERRY: cy’s final rule — Revisions to Federal Imple- Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the H.R. 5935. A bill to prohibit the Secretary mentation Plans To Reduce Interstate Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Energy from enforcing regulations per- Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and of Defense in response to a drawdown of pe- taining to certain battery chargers; to the Ozone [EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0491; FRL-9671-4] troleum reserves from the Strategic Petro- Committee on Energy and Commerce. (RIN: 2060-AR35) received May 11, 2012, pursu- leum Reserve; with an amendment (Rept. By Mr. GARAMENDI (for himself, Mr. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 112–520, Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of SMITH of Washington, Mr. AMASH, on Energy and Commerce. the Whole House on the state of the Union. and Mr. PERLMUTTER): 6393. A letter from the Director, Regu- H.R. 5936. A bill to amend the National De- DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE latory Management Division, Environmental fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the to provide for the trial of covered persons de- cy’s final rule — Implementation of the 2008 Committee on Energy and Commerce tained in the United States pursuant to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for discharged from further consideration. Authorization for Use of Military Force or Ozone: Nonattainment Area Classifications H.R. 901 referred to the Committee of the National Defense Authorization Act for Approach, Attainment Deadlines and Rev- the Whole House on the state of the Fiscal Year 2012 and to repeal the require- ocation of the 197 Ozone Standards for Trans- Union and ordered to be printed. ment for military custody; to the Committee portation [EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0885; FRL-9667- Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period 9] (RIN: 2060-AR32) received May 11, 2012, pur- Committees on Natural Resources, Ag- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- to be subsequently determined by the Speak- mittee on Energy and Commerce. riculture, and Armed Services dis- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- 6394. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media charged from further consideration. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- H.R. 4480 referred to the Committee of committee concerned.

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By Mr. LANCE (for himself, Mrs. By Ms. CHU (for herself, Mr. SMITH of Congress has the power to enact this legis- CHRISTENSEN, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Texas, Mr. HONDA, Mr. ISSA, Mr. BUR- lation pursuant to the following: Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. CONNOLLY of TON of Indiana, Mr. CLAY, Ms. LEE of Article IV Section 3 Clause 2 ‘‘The Con- Virginia, Mr. MORAN, Mr. CLARKE of California, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. SCHIFF, gress shall have Power to dispose of and Michigan, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. and Mr. JACKSON of Illinois): make all needful Rules and Regulations re- LEE of California, Ms. NORTON, Ms. H. Res. 683. A resolution expressing the re- specting the Territory or other Property be- MOORE, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. HONDA): gret of the House of Representatives for the longing to the United States.’’ H.R. 5937. A bill to amend the Public passage of laws that adversely affected the By Mr. FORTENBERRY: Health Service Act to raise awareness of, and Chinese in the United States, including the H.R. 5935. to educate breast cancer patients antici- Chinese Exclusion Act; to the Committee on Congress has the power to enact this legis- pating surgery regarding, the availability the Judiciary. lation pursuant to the following: and coverage of breast reconstruction, pros- By Mr. GRIMM: The constitutional authority for this bill is theses, and other options; to the Committee H. Res. 684. A resolution expressing support pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of on Energy and Commerce. for designation of March 29 as Vietnam Vet- the United States Constitution. By Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut (for erans Day; to the Committee on Oversight By Mr. GARAMENDI: himself and Ms. DELAURO): and Government Reform. H.R. 5936. H.R. 5938. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Ms. HOCHUL (for herself, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- enue Code of 1986 to increase the dollar limi- SLAUGHTER, and Mr. HIGGINS): lation pursuant to the following: tation on the exclusion for employer-pro- H. Res. 685. A resolution recognizing the Art. 1, Section 8 vided dependent care assistance; to the Com- 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the By Mr. LANCE: mittee on Ways and Means. ensuing 200 years of peace and cooperation H.R. 5937. By Mr. PASTOR of Arizona: between the United States and Canada; to Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5939. A bill to designate the facility of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in ad- lation pursuant to the following: the United States Postal Service located at dition to the Committee on Armed Services, Article I of the Constitution of the United 100 North Taylor Lane in Patagonia, Ari- for a period to be subsequently determined States. zona, as the ‘‘Jim Kolbe Post Office’’; to the by the Speaker, in each case for consider- By Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut: Committee on Oversight and Government ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- H.R. 5938. Reform. risdiction of the committee concerned. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. PETERS (for himself, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: f CAMPBELL, and Mr. ELLISON): Article I, Section 8. H.R. 5940. A bill to establish pilot programs PRIVATE BILLS AND By Mr. PASTOR of Arizona: to encourage the use of shared appreciation RESOLUTIONS H.R. 5939. mortgage modifications, and for other pur- Congress has the power to enact this legis- poses; to the Committee on Financial Serv- Under clause 3 of rule XII, lation pursuant to the following: ices. Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan introduced a The constitutional authority on which this By Mr. PLATTS (for himself, Mr. bill (H.R. 5945) for the relief of Jing Roberts; bill rests is the power of Congress to estab- TOWNS, and Mr. CONNOLLY of Vir- which was referred to the Committee on the lish Post Offices and post roads, as enumer- ginia): Judiciary. ated in Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 of the H.R. 5941. A bill to obtain an unqualified United States Constitution. audit opinion, and improve financial ac- f By Mr. PETERS: countability and management at the Depart- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY H.R. 5940. ment of Homeland Security; to the Com- STATEMENTS Congress has the power to enact this legis- mittee on Homeland Security, and in addi- lation pursuant to the following: tion to the Committee on Oversight and Gov- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of The Commerce Clause (Art. I, § 8, cl. 3) of ernment Reform, for a period to be subse- the Rules of the House of Representa- the United States Constitution provides that quently determined by the Speaker, in each tives, the following statements are sub- the Congress shall have the power to regu- case for consideration of such provisions as mitted regarding the specific powers late interstate and foreign commerce. This fall within the jurisdiction of the committee granted to Congress in the Constitu- legislation regulates the mortgage markets, concerned. tion to enact the accompanying bill or which involve significant interstate and for- By Mr. PRICE of Georgia (for himself, eign commerce, with investors from around Mr. KIND, and Mr. ROSS of Arkansas): joint resolution. H.R. 5942. A bill to repeal certain changes By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ: the world purchasing mortgages securitized to contracts with Medicare Quality Improve- H.R. 5929. by the Government Sponsored Enterprises. ment Organizations, and for other purposes; Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. PLATTS: to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5941. addition to the Committee on Energy and Article I, Section 8 Congress has the power to enact this legis- Commerce, for a period to be subsequently By Mr. MCKINLEY: lation pursuant to the following: determined by the Speaker, in each case for H.R. 5930. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 and Clause 18 consideration of such provisions as fall with- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. PRICE of Georgia: in the jurisdiction of the committee con- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5942. cerned. According to Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. REED (for himself and Mr. of the Constitution: The Congress shall have lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 9, Clause 7 WELCH): power to enact this legislation to regulate H.R. 5943. A bill to amend title XVIII of the commerce with foreign nations, and among Imposes Congressional accountability for Social Security Act to provide for an exten- the several states, and with the Indian the spending of the other branches of govern- sion of the Medicare-dependent hospital tribes. ment. Congress has the duty to fund and pro- (MDH) program and the increased payments By Mr. CRAWFORD: vide oversight to the federal administrative under the Medicare low-volume hospital pro- H.R. 5931. agencies, including the Department of gram, and for other purposes; to the Com- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Health and Human Services and direct the mittee on Ways and Means. lation pursuant to the following: manner in which they expend taxpayer By Mr. RICHMOND: Congress has the power to enact this legis- funds. H.R. 5944. A bill to strengthen entrepre- lation pursuant to the enumerated powers By Mr. REED: neurial education, and for other purposes; to listed in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Con- H.R. 5943. the Committee on Small Business, and in ad- stitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- dition to the Committee on Education and By Ms. BUERKLE: lation pursuant to the following: the Workforce, for a period to be subse- H.R. 5932. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 16, to make all quently determined by the Speaker, in each Congress has the power to enact this legis- laws which shall be necessary and proper for case for consideration of such provisions as lation pursuant to the following: carrying to execution the foregoing powers, fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Section 8, clause 1 (‘‘The Congress shall and all other powers vested by this Constitu- concerned. have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, tion in the government of the United States, By Mrs. MILLER of Michigan (for her- Imposts and Excises . . .’’), and the 16th or in any Department or Office thereof. self, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. WALZ of Min- Amendment. By Mr. RICHMOND: nesota, and Mr. HUNTER): By Mr. COHEN: H.R. 5944. H. Con. Res. 129. Concurrent resolution rec- H.R. 5933. Congress has the power to enact this legis- ognizing 375 years of service of the National Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Guard and affirming congressional support lation pursuant to the following: This bill is introduced pursuant to the for a permanent Operational Reserve as a Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 powers granted to Congress under the Gen- component of the Armed Forces; to the Com- By Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA: eral Welfare Clause (Art. 1 Sec. 8 Cl. 1), the mittee on Armed Services. H.R. 5934. Commerce Clause (Art. 1 Sec. 8 Cl. 3), and

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the Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1 Sec. H.R. 1474: Mr. FARENTHOLD. H.R. 4287: Ms. WOOLSEY and Mr. ELLISON. 8 Cl. 18). H.R. 1475: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 4341: Ms. CHU. Further, this statement of constitutional H.R. 1489: Ms. HIRONO. H.R. 4362: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. authority is made for the sole purpose of H.R. 1537: Mr. CARNAHAN. H.R. 4383: Mr. CONAWAY, Ms. JENKINS, Mrs. compliance with clause 7 of Rule XII of the H.R. 1639: Mr. STUTZMAN and Mr. AMODEI. CAPITO and Mr. REED. Rules of the House of Representatives and H.R. 1672: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SIRES, and H.R. 4385: Mr. COBLE, Mr. NUNNELEE, Mrs. shall have no bearing on of Mr. FILNER. NOEM, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. YOUNG of Indi- the accompanying bill. H.R. 1733: Mr. HONDA. ana, Mr. FLAKE and Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan: H.R. 1956: Mr. HENSARLING and Mr. H.R. 4965: Mr. BONNER, Mr. AMODEI, Mr. H.R. 5945. MCCAUL. SCHOCK and Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2028: Mr. QUIGLEY and Mr. ELLISON. H.R. 5186: Mr. HOLT. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2077: Mr. POMPEO. H.R. 5195: Mr. MCKINLEY. Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 of the United H.R. 2168: Ms. TSONGAS. H.R. 5381: Mr. QUAYLE. States Constitution states that ‘‘The Con- H.R. 2180: Ms. SLAUGHTER. H.R. 5647: Mr. COURTNEY and Mr. LEVIN. gress shall have Power to establish an uni- H.R. 2327: Mr. MILLER of Florida. H.R. 5799: Ms. SLAUGHTER. form Rule of Naturalization, and uniform H.R. 2355: Ms. CHU. H.R. 5840: Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. GRI- Laws on the subject of H.R. 2925: Mr. BURGESS. JALVA, Mr. STARK, Mr. HOLT and Ms. CHU. throughout the United States.’’ H.R. 3057: Ms. SUTTON. H.R. 5870: Mr. STARK. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United H.R. 3179: Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas and Ms. H.R. 5872: Mr. WOODALL, Mrs. MILLER of States Constitution states that ‘‘The Con- SCHWARTZ. Michigan, Mr. HANNA and Mr. SAM JOHNSON gress shall have Power to regulate Com- H.R. 3395: Mr. PETRI. of Texas. merce with foreign Nations, and among the H.R. 3496: Mr. POLIS. H.R. 5892: Mr. WALDEN and Mr. GARDNER. several States, and with the Indian Tribes.’’ H.R. 3497: Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 5893: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 3506: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. f fornia and Ms. CHU. H.R. 3522: Mr. ENGEL and Mr. AL GREEN of H.R. 5901: Mr. ELLISON, Mr. GUTIERREZ and ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Texas. Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 3627: Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. H.R. 5906: Mr. PERLMUTTER. H.R. 3667: Mr. LATTA. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 5911: Mr. LOEBSACK and Mr. WEST- H.R. 3767: Mr. SMITH of Washington. MORELAND. tions as follows: H.R. 3798: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts and H.R. 5912: Mr. NUNNELEE, Mr. LOEBSACK, H.R. 303: Mr. COLE. Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. BISHOP of Utah and Mr. GARDNER. H.R. 733: Mr. HEINRICH. H.R. 3873: Mr. WELCH. H. Con. Res. 127: Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia H.R. 777: Mr. TURNER of New York and Mr. H.R. 4066: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. and Mr. SULLIVAN. SCHRADER. YOUNG of Alaska, and Mr. BUCSHON. H. Res. 506: Mr. KEATING. H.R. 860: Mr. DENHAM and Mr. H.R. 4122: Mr. ISRAEL. H. Res. 618: Mr. MICHAUD. BUTTERFIELD. H.R. 4132: Ms. HOCHUL. H. Res. 665: Mr. GRIMM. H.R. 876: Mr. CICILLINE. H.R. 4171: Mr. PITTS. H.R. 905: Mr. WEBSTER. H.R. 4186: Mr. GRIMM, Mr. WEBSTER, Mr. f H.R. 942: Mr. SENSENBRENNER and Mr. ROSS of Florida, and Mr. REICHERT. CRAWFORD. H.R. 4202: Mr. CARSON of Indiana and Mr. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM H.R. 1112: Mr. KLINE. MCNERNEY. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 1116: Mr. CARNAHAN and Ms. KAPTUR. H.R. 4273: Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1236: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 4278: Mr. MICHAUD. H.R. 1240: Ms. BONAMICI. H.R. 4286: Mr. FILNER, Ms. JACKSON LEE of were deleted from public bills and reso- H.R. 1259: Mr. SCHILLING. Texas, Mr. RUSH, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia and lutions as follows: H.R. 1265: Mr. ROSS of Arkansas. Ms. MOORE. H.R. 2942: Mrs. NOEM.

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HEALTH CARE COST REDUCTION of dedication and service provided by Big decided to delay college in favor of joining La- ACT OF 2012 Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County. borers’ Local 341. Almost immediately he was Through its mentoring services, Big Brothers dispatched to pour concrete for a new school SPEECH OF Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County has been a using a 90lb pavement breaker. HON. LOIS CAPPS leader in prevention-based services to over Soon, Mr. Frey became a steward for the OF CALIFORNIA 4,500 children and youth in our community drillers and powder men at the main terminal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES since its founding in 1982. camp for the Trans Alaska Pipeline. The job, Thursday, June 7, 2012 By working to increase their sense of self- which at the time was the biggest in world his- esteem and confidence, Big Brothers Big Sis- tory, had over 25 thousand people working on Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today out ters of Santa Cruz County has proven effec- the line from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. of concern regarding the Protect Medical Inno- tive in keeping children and youth in school, His reputation grew within the union’s lead- vation Act of 2011 (H.R. 436). away from drugs and alcohol, out of the juve- ership and in 1977 he was appointed to be the I am extremely disappointed that this bill, nile justice system, and, thus able to make area’s business agent. A year later they asked which addresses important issues, was need- healthier, more constructive life choices. him to transfer to the union’s headquarters in lessly injected with partisanship. Youth matched to Big Brothers or Big Sis- Anchorage. Soon after Mano became the The medical device industry is integral to ters have been provided with caring, sup- union’s president. In 1981, he attained the job both our health care system and our economy. portive, and positive adult role models who of Business Manager, a position he held until Regardless of our political leanings, we offer opportunities and options not otherwise he became International Vice-President and should all be able to agree that it is in all of available. Thousands of volunteer hours have Regional Manager for LIUNA’s Northwest Re- our best interests to support a thriving domes- been spent by carefully screened and trained gion. tic medical device industry. mentors who provide one-on-one guidance, I have met with a variety of people on this During his time in Alaska, Mano left his friendship, positive role-modeling, and support issue—innovators, manufacturers, patients, mark as a leader. On more than one occasion, to youth in Santa Cruz County. consumer advocates, and many other stake- Mr. Frey was recognized by the Alaska Jour- The commitment of Big Brothers Big Sisters nal of Commerce as being one of the top ten holders. of Santa Cruz County grants not only new- I understand their concerns about the im- most powerful people in Alaska. He was the found opportunities and support to at-risk pact that this policy would have, especially on first and only labor leader to be given the Pub- youth, but a sense of purpose and satisfaction small firms and in California, and wish we had lic Service Gold Pan Award by the Anchorage to those who guide them, resulting in the en- the opportunity to look at a range of options to Chamber of Commerce. richment of the family as well as the greater address them. For a decade, Mano Co-Chaired the premier Unfortunately, in the bill before us, the community. As is their goal, Big Brothers Big advocacy group Arctic Power, which advo- House Majority has once again found a way to Sisters of Santa Cruz County has and will cated for the opening of the Alaska National poison a bill by slashing important insurance continue to create new opportunities to place Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to oil exploration. To provisions in the Affordable Care Act. appropriate mentors with youth from the in- bring significant economic development to the Yet again they have shown that they are creasing number of families in need. State of Alaska and Nation. willing to disregard American families in order The continued success of Big Brothers Big Leading the program, Mano oversaw the to get a pithy sound bite and further their own Sisters of Santa Cruz County can be attributed huge advocacy effort to open the nation’s larg- divisive agenda. to the dedicated staff and volunteers who est oil reserve. Legislation to open ANWR has By removing protections for low- and mod- have helped generate support and enthusiasm passed the House 12 times due in no small erate income families who receive subsidies to in our community and who have worked admi- part to the work of advocacy groups like Arctic purchase private , this bill pits rably for the benefit of others. Power and the Alaska Congressional Delega- American families verse manufacturers. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of myself and my tion. The bill even passed the Senate once, It essentially punishes people for improving colleagues in the House, I would like to thank only to be vetoed by President Clinton soon their situation by getting a new job or a raise. and congratulate the staff and volunteers of afterwards. The result? According to the Congressional Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County But, in his own inimitable style, Mano never Budget Office, an estimated 350,000 families on 30 wonderful years of service. lost faith and continued to push for the open- would be added to the uninsured ranks, and f ing of ANWR, with the knowledge that if you others would be left debating between going CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT ever let up on your goals, you certainly will for a promotion or paying a hefty tax bill. OF MANO FREY, VICE PRESI- never reach them. Health care is a right deserved by all, and DENT AND REGIONAL MANAGER It was with that same determination that shouldn’t come with fear of punishment. OF THE ’ INTER- Mano served as the Alaska AFL–CIO’s execu- And the idea of asking American families to NATIONAL UNION OF NORTH tive president from 1984 until 2003. During his choose between having health insurance and AMERICA, NORTHWEST REGION tenure, Mano also had the privilege of serving improving their financial situations is prepos- on the National AFL–CIO’s Executive Council. terous. Upon his retirement from the Alaska AFL–CIO, Through this bill, the other side has shown HON. DON YOUNG and in recognition of all the years of hard work OF ALASKA that they are more concerned with dismantling and dedication to the working men and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health care reform than ensuring that the women everywhere, the organization named American people have access to health care. Friday, June 8, 2012 him President Emeritus. And therefore I cannot vote for it. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, Mano In 2003 Mano became a Vice President and f Frey originally hails from Yakima, Washington, Regional Manager for the Laborers Inter- IN HONOR OF BIG BROTHERS BIG where he grew up with a relatively small family national Union of North America. He served SISTERS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY of ten sisters and seven brothers. this organization and its members with honor. After graduating high school, Mano attended He demonstrated on numerous occasions that HON. SAM FARR Seattle University where he majored in civil he not only cared about how all of the Local unions under his jurisdiction fared, but that the OF CALIFORNIA engineering. In 1970, Mano took a small break most important mission was the welfare and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES during his senior year to set off with his close friend for Alaska. Their destination? The now- quality of life of the members and their fami- Friday, June 8, 2012 famous city of Valdez, Alaska. lies. Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take After experiencing the wonders and magnifi- On behalf of all the working men and the time today to commemorate the 30 years cence of what some call ‘‘old Alaska,’’ Mano women of Alaska and beyond, whose lives

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:18 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K08JN8.001 E08JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1026 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 8, 2012 you enriched and livelihood you protected, I ping of Clear Lake, Texas. At the end of this Monomoyick people. In 1664, William Nick- thank and wish you a happy retirement as you month, Dr. Hopping will be installed as 91st erson settled his family in the area and even- transition into your next chapter in life. President of the American Optometric Asso- tually founded the town forty-eight years later f ciation (AOA) during their 115th annual meet- on June 11, 1712. ing in Chicago, Illinois. This is a prestigious The first 100 years of Chatham’s recorded KATHRYN ELLIOT WILLIAMS and well-deserved title for a man of great de- history indicate a struggle to establish a stable termination and success in his of Op- population and economy. The French and In- HON. MARTHA ROBY tometry. dian Wars and the smallpox epidemic of 1760 OF ALABAMA Dr. Hopping earned his Bachelor’s degree claimed lives and money from the residents of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from Southern California College of Optometry the new town. After the Revolutionary War, Friday, June 8, 2012 and completed his Master’s degree in Public however, fishing exports, whaling, ship build- Mrs. ROBY. Mr. Speaker, the strength of a Health from the University of Texas in 1982. ing and salt production flourished, fueling the community is derived from leaders who con- He is also the recipient of the President’s growth of the local economy. tribute selfless gifts in an effort to benefit oth- Award for Outstanding Service from ten dif- By the late 1800’s, the town began to ben- ers. Service, grace, and support are namely a ferent state presidents and earned the distinc- efit from the growing popularity of seaside va- few of the many gifts and talents one can tion of Texas Optometrist of the Year in 2002. cationing. Wealthy vacationers and summer offer. Those who build on a foundation of Dr. Hopping also received the Outstanding residents provided the basis for the new eco- service are truly the most valuable and re- Faculty Award at the University of Houston, nomic growth, and the popularity of this sea- markable individuals within our communities. College of Optometry. side haven among vacationers continued to Kathryn Elliot Williams, my dear childhood Among his many impressive accolades, Dr. expand throughout the 20th century. By 1950, friend, was a true servant of her community. Hopping is a Fellow of the American Academy the summer population of 5,000 greatly out- All of those who knew Elliot were familiar with of Optometry, as well as a Diplomate in Cor- numbered 2,457 year-round residents. her giving nature. From a very young age, El- nea and Contact Lenses. Dr. Hopping has Present day Chatham has continued its ex- liot displayed a magnificent sense of eager- also earned the title of Distinguished Practi- pansion and popularity. The small-town charm ness to assist those around her. Described by tioner by the National Academies of Practice and pristine coastline have kept generations of others as ‘‘an inspiration to all,’’ she set forth in Optometry. vacationers and summer residents coming on a path to enrich others through her talents Dr. Hopping held several positions and back each year. and gifts. However, a few weeks ago, Elliot served on numerous boards, including the Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating lost a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. American Optometric Association Board of the 300th anniversary of Chatham, Massachu- She traveled an honorable journey for 36 Trustees. He served as a full-time faculty setts. May this beautiful Massachusetts town years. In that time, she touched many lives member with the rank of Assistant Professor flourish for many years to come. through teaching, encouraging and serving. at the University of Houston, College of Op- f Her students, friends, neighbors and members tometry and President of the Texas Opto- of her church were those who benefited most. metric Association in 1996. Dr. Hopping also ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- Their words describe Elliot the best: served as chair of the AOA Information and MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES ‘‘We honor her as a friend, wife, mother and Member Services Group, and on the AOA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2013 professional and mostly a leader of Christi- Communications Group Advisory Committee. anity,’’ Currently, Dr. Hopping is a member of the SPEECH OF ‘‘What a wonderful and brave woman,’’ AOA Executive, Investment, Agenda and Per- HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN ‘‘There are so many amazing and wonderful sonnel Committees. His board liaison assign- OF MARYLAND things she accomplished for others,’’ ments include the Meetings Center and affil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Elliot never wavered when presented with iate associations in Alaska, California, Hawaii, obstacles,’’ Nevada, and Oregon. Dr. Hopping is also the Thursday, May 31, 2012 ‘‘A beautiful, kind person, she was truly an liaison for the Armed Forces Optometric Soci- The House in Committee of the Whole amazing woman,’’ ety, Southern California College of Optometry House on the state of the Union had under ‘‘Delightful even in the face of adversity,’’ and Western University of Health Science Col- consideration the bill (H.R. 5325) making ap- ‘‘She was honest, earnest and a true lege of Optometry. propriations for energy and water develop- friend.’’ Dr. Ron L. Hopping distinguishes himself ment and related agencies for the fiscal year Elliot, a leader in her community and her ending September 30, 2013, and for other pur- through his many contributions to his profes- home, stood as an example for all of those poses: sion. His previous achievements and dedica- she encountered. Her actions resemble a tion provide the foundation for what I predict Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chair, at its best, the challenge for each one of us to discover our will be an extremely successful term as Presi- Energy and Water Appropriations bill sets forth God-given gifts and share them with everyone dent of the American Optometric Association. a forward-looking agenda for our national in- around us. It’s a privilege to extend a heartfelt congratula- vestment in ports and waterways, clean en- Elliot’s husband, son and daughter, and her tion to the 91st President of the American Op- ergy development, environmental reclamation, parents will memorialize a loving wife, mother, tometric Association, Dr. Ron L. Hopping. scientific innovation, the responsible manage- and daughter who shared her talents with the Thank you for enriching the lives of many ment of our nuclear weapons stockpile and world. Elliot’s community will remember a through your work. our ongoing commitment to nuclear non- gentle and compassionate leader dedicated to proliferation. Unfortunately, in too many f the goodwill of others. places, H.R. 5325 falls short of that forward- I honor Elliot for her ability to provide light, IN RECOGNITION OF THE 300TH looking agenda. hope, and grace to those surrounding her. ANNIVERSARY OF CHATHAM As Ranking Member of the Budget Com- She was a community servant who rose to the mittee, I fully understand the need to cut fed- challenge, lent support, and encouraged oth- HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING eral spending. Indeed, I supported last year’s ers. I thank her for her friendship and I know Budget Control Act, which cut about $1 trillion her life has shepherded future leaders to fol- OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in federal spending over the next ten years. low her Christ-centered example of service However, we also need to compete in clean and goodwill. Friday, June 8, 2012 energy, science, innovation and advanced f Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to manufacturing—and that is where this legisla- HONORING DR. RON L. HOPPING celebrate the 300th anniversary of the found- tion misses the mark. ing of Chatham, Massachusetts, a small, For example, this legislation cuts funding for HON. PETE OLSON quaint town that has long been synonymous clean energy and energy efficiency by $374 with the beauty of Cape Cod. million below FY 2012 and $886 million below OF TEXAS In 1606, Samuel de Champlain was the first the President’s request. The budget for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES European to traverse the area now known as Department of Energy’s Office of Science is Friday, June 8, 2012 Chatham. At the time of Champlain’s arrival cut $64 million below current levels and $167 Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and until William Nickerson purchased land in million below the President’s request. And the recognize and congratulate Dr. Ron L. Hop- 1656, the area was inhabited by the Advanced Research Projects Agency, or

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He started President’s request. a family business in Baltimore called Tillman IN RECOGNITION OF THE 300TH Additionally, the underlying bill contains a Tool Company and later retired with his wife ANNIVERSARY OF ABINGTON misguided policy rider blocking the Administra- Betty to Kent Island, Maryland. tion from restoring long-standing Clean Water Colonel Tillman led an accomplished and HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING Act protections for stream and wetlands fulfilled life. I would like to take this moment to OF MASSACHUSETTS across the country—and an amendment was thank him for his service to the United States, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES adopted during floor debate which will block and to pass along my condolences to his Friday, June 8, 2012 enforcement of common sense light bulb en- proud family. Although we can never repay the ergy efficiency standards. debt our nation owes Colonel Tillman and Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Chair, we can do better. I urge a no other veterans like him, their sacrifices will al- recognize the 300th Anniversary of Abington, vote. ways be remembered. Massachusetts, a town that represents the f f pioneering spirit that helped launch America. In 1650, the land that would eventually be- RECOGNIZING COLONEL HERMAN IN HONOR OF MARION OSHER come Abington was purchased from the great ‘‘HANK’’ TILLMAN FOR HIS DIS- SANDLER leader Massasoit and the Wampanoag tribe. TINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE The shoemaking, lumbering and milling UNITED STATES AIR FORCE HON. NANCY PELOSI all helped the town develop in its early days, OF CALIFORNIA as colonists forged their way in their new HON. JOHN P. SARBANES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES home. As our young nation approached its most difficult trial—the Civil War—Abington OF MARYLAND Friday, June 8, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES became closely associated with the Abolition Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to movement, holding open-air Abolition meet- Friday, June 8, 2012 pay tribute to Marion Osher Sandler—a promi- ings as early as the 1840s. It also expanded Mr. SARBANES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today nent leader, a generous supporter of many hu- its hold on certain trades. During the Civil to pay tribute to Herman ‘‘Hank’’ Tillman who manitarian causes, and a dear friend who died War, half of the Union Army’s shoes were passed away on February 19th 2012. Colonel June 1st. Her passing is a great loss to our manufactured in Abington. And the town’s Tillman received 41 citations and medals over community and the nation. contribution to the lumber and milling indus- a 31 year career of service in our nation’s mili- Marion Osher was born to immigrant par- tries greatly contributed to the Common- tary, making him one of Maryland’s most ents who valued both business and philan- wealth’s economic development. decorated war heroes. He served in World thropy and encouraged those values in her as The development of the Old Colony Rail- War II, Korea and Vietnam. well. When Marion married Manhattan lawyer road in 1845 connected Abington to Boston, Colonel Tillman was born in Baltimore, MD Herb Sandler in 1961, a beautiful family and a allowing residents to easily commute between in 1922. He graduated from Baltimore Poly- lifelong partnership in business and philan- the two places. Approximately 25 years later, technic Institute and went on to attend Johns thropy was begun. Abington was divided, with Rockland and Hopkins University. While enrolled in night Marion and Herb together turned a two- Whitman becoming independent towns. classes at Johns Hopkins and working branch Oakland savings and loan into Golden Today, with a population of over 15,000 resi- throughout the day in the engineering depart- West Financial Corporation, with more than dents, Abington still stands as an important ment at Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, 11,000 employees. They ran Golden West for town and a proud suburb of the Common- the United States was attacked at Pearl Har- 43 years, she, the marketing and consumer wealth’s capital. bor. Six weeks later, he enlisted. brains of the firm, he the strategist. Marion Among its storied history, however, is an Colonel Tillman first received his wings in Sandler was the first and longest serving even more important fact. The Town of Abing- December 1942 as part of the ‘‘Pearl Harbor woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company in the ton has an unwavering tradition of loyalty with Anniversary Class,’’ and by the age of 20, he United States. an exceptional record of community service was piloting the B–17 Flying Fortress, at the The Sandlers’ success enabled them to give dating back to the Civil War, when residents time the world’s biggest bomber. In two years, back to the community by funding progressive tried to help better the lives of those who had he flew 52 missions many of which were deep political organizations and non-profits, particu- fled to the Union. The town has also been rec- behind enemy lines. He made Captain at 21 larly those that uplift the disadvantaged and ognized for its contributions to the Old Colony and shortly after his 23rd birthday he was pro- underserved, such as Watch & Fall River Railroads, which service residents moted to Major. He received the Purple Heart and the American Civil Liberties Union. They throughout the state. and the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1943 for helped found The Center for Responsible Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join safely landing his plane and crew despite Lending, which is devoted to protecting home- me in congratulating the town of Abington and heavy damage from German fire and serious owners, The Center for American Progress, the entire Abington community on the celebra- shrapnel injuries to his leg. and ProPublica, an investigative journalism or- tion of their 300 years of service to the Com- After his distinguished service in WWII con- ganization. monwealth of Massachusetts and to the cluded, Colonel Tillman returned home to his Marion and Herb also supported lifesaving United States. May this beautiful Massachu- high school sweet heart, Elizabeth Anne medical research, most recently donating $20 setts town flourish for many years to come. Brown. They were married on June 25th, 1944 million to the University of California, San f at Brooklyn Baptist Church. They had three Francisco. The Sandler Neurosciences Center children—Paula, Bruce, and Terri—and Betty will house world leading clinical and research HONORING MR. JOHN SAKELLARIS left her position with the Coast Guard to care programs such as The Institute of for the kids full-time while Colonel Tillman Neurodegenerative Diseases, the UCSF De- HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN served abroad. partment of Neurology, the W.M. Keck Foun- OF NEW JERSEY Colonel Tillman’s continued service in the dation Center for Integrative Neuroscience, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Air Force took him to Korea and Vietnam. He and the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. later told the Baltimore Sun, ‘‘ ‘I was a career Marion Osher Sandler lived the American Friday, June 8, 2012 person,’ he says, ‘As an Air Cadet graduate, dream. With a deep belief in a brighter future, Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I had taken the [officer’s] oath. To me, com- she used her enormous gifts and talents to ex- I rise today to honor Mr. John Sakellaris, in mitment and oaths mean something, just like pand opportunities for all. She leaves behind recognition of his years of service to both the a marriage oath.’ ’’ In Vietnam he flew 105 a phenomenal legacy of service. Greek-American community and to all New combat missions, most of which were in un- Marion had many friends in the United Jerseyans. It gives me great pleasure to join armed recon jets through heavily guarded States Congress. I hope it is a comfort to her with the Federation of Hellenic American Or- enemy airspace. He received the Silver Star family, including her beloved husband Herb, ganizations of New Jersey in celebrating his for a reconnaissance flight through heavy anti- her children Susan and James, her grand- achievements at their annual banquet.

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Notably, his outstanding two-year and was elected to the First Continental Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service as chairman of the Karpathian Federa- gress. tion resulted in such a considerable increase Thursday, May 31, 2012 The fishing industry developed rapidly after of funds that the Foundation was able to pur- The House in Committee of the Whole the Revolutionary War, when fishing rights chase the ‘‘Karpathian Home’’ in New Jersey. House on the state of the Union had under were granted following the of Paris. He has also achieved success as a restaurant consideration the bill (H.R. 5325) making ap- What began as a small operation involving no owner, first with the ownership of Al’s Diner in propriations for energy and water develop- more than a few families with two-masted Jersey City and afterwards Lyndhurst Diner in ment and related agencies for the fiscal year schooners eventually grew into the largest Lyndhurst. ending September 30, 2013, and for other pur- ship-building port in the world. At the peak of poses: the shipbuilding era, Duxbury boasted 20 ship- As a founding member of Pan Gregorian Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Chair, I Enterprises in New Jersey, Mr. Sakellaris was yards and produced an average of 10 large oppose the amendment shifting funds from the sailing vessels every year. Eventually, swift instrumental in the formation of the Federation Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility (MOX). of Hellenic American Organizations of New clippers that required deep harbors super- On September 1, 2000, the United States seded the brigs built in the shallower waters Jersey. Through his tireless work with Andres and Russia signed the US-Russia Plutonium Comodromos, Tassos Efstratiades and the surrounding Duxbury, and the center of Amer- Disposition Agreement, with each nation ican shipbuilding shifted to Boston. However, founding Board members, Mr. Sakellaris agreeing to dispose of 34 metric tons of sur- helped to establish a sound and productive or- several historical monuments to this era re- plus weapons-grade plutonium. Since that main standing today. ganization. He served as Executive Vice time, the United States Department of Energy President of the Federation and currently is a The shift in the shipbuilding industry made (DOE) has made the decision to disposition way for a new industry to dominate Duxbury’s Chairman of the Board of Pan Gregorian En- the weapons-grade plutonium by means of a terprises of New Jersey. economy—tourism. Thanks to its coastal loca- Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility (MOX) tion and natural beauty, Duxbury soon be- Throughout his career, Mr. Sakellaris re- which is currently under construction at DOE’s came a popular summer resort destination. mained enthusiastically involved in political Savannah River Site (SRS), near Aiken, South Several area landmarks were built during this life, taking an active role in supporting several Carolina. period, including the 130-foot Myles Standish Philhellene political figures in New Jersey, In addition to providing a means to enable Monument. The elegant Standish Hotel, origi- such as Senator Bill Bradley, Senator Robert the United States to honor its international ob- nally built to accommodate the influx of sum- Menendez and Governor Jim Florio. In 1986, ligation to Russia, MOX will generate nearly mer visitors, survives today as two private he joined the Michael Dukakis for President $50 billion worth of nuclear fuel rods over its residences. Committee, becoming one of the strongest lifespan which will be sold by the federal gov- Duxbury’s population further boomed with supporters of the Greek American presidential ernment. the construction of Route 3, which made Bos- candidate. The facility, which is more than halfway ton and the surrounding region more acces- completed, currently employs 2,600 individuals John Sakellaris has also served the Greek sible. The rapid growth that occurred in subse- at the site and is responsible for over 2,000 Orthodox Church in many capacities, including quent years helped shape Duxbury into the vi- additional jobs across 42 states which are di- his service as a president of the Association of brant community it is today. rectly related to the project. Voladioton ‘‘Saint Anargyroi’’ and president of Mr. Speaker, the 375th anniversary of Finally, the MOX facility plays a great role in the parish council of Saint Demetrios Church Duxbury is an opportunity both to reflect on its the energy future of the United States. The in Jersey City. He was also a member of the past accomplishments and look forward to its nuclear fuel rods MOX will produce will pro- Metropolitan Council of the Metropolis of New future. Its long history embodies the richness vide power to the homes of millions of Ameri- Jersey. For his selfless service, Mr. Sakellaris of American history and the indomitable spirit cans. was awarded the title of Archon of the Ecu- of the American people. May this remarkable The MOX facility is a vital asset to our coun- menical Patriarchate. Massachusetts town flourish for many years to try and I stand committed to taking every come. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the re- measure necessary to ensure that this worth- f markable work of Mr. John E. Sakellaris, while program is fully funded. whose service and tireless efforts have f PERSONAL EXPLANATION touched the lives of the entire Greek-American community in New Jersey. I join with the IN RECOGNITION OF THE 375TH grateful members of the Federation of Hellenic ANNIVERSARY OF DUXBURY HON. BETTY McCOLLUM American Organizations of New Jersey, and OF MINNESOTA all of my constituents in northern New Jersey, HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, June 8, 2012 in thanking him for his innumerable contribu- OF MASSACHUSETTS tions to the community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, my vote on Friday, June 8, 2012 the amendment to H.R. 5855 offered by Con- f gressman TED POE was not recorded due to Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to a technical error. I intended to vote ‘‘no.’’ PERSONAL EXPLANATION recognize the 375th anniversary of the town of f Duxbury, Massachusetts, a beautiful coastal haven on the State’s historic South Shore. URBAN AREAS SECURITY HON. XAVIER BECERRA While the town itself was incorporated in INITIATIVE FUNDING OF CALIFORNIA 1637, people have inhabited the area for as much as 12,000 years. The Wampanoag tribe IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SILVESTRE REYES called the area now known as Duxbury OF TEXAS Friday, June 8, 2012 ‘‘Mattakesset,’’ meaning ‘‘place of many fish.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Indeed, Duxbury is blessed with bountiful nat- Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, on June 5, ural resources, including not only fish but Friday, June 8, 2012 2012, I was unavoidably detained and missed shellfish, cranberries, rivers, ponds and idyllic Mr. REYES. Mr. Chair, I rise to support the rollcall votes 315, 316, 317, and 318. If beaches. Its English name was chosen by amendment offered by Mr. HIGGINS that would present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall Myles Standish—an officer serving as a mili- increase funding to the Federal Emergency votes 315 and 317, and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall votes tary advisor to the Pilgrims—who named it Management Agency’s State and Local Pro- 316 and 318. after Duxbury Woods in Great Britain. gram by $58 million to allow communities such

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All of the ex- join me today in recognizing the commitment, equipment, and training needs of high-threat, ercises are compiled and analyzed through dedication, and success of Mr. Everett ‘‘Bud’’ high-density urban areas. The program assists After Action Reports, which are indispensable Rank, Jr.’s life. in building an enhanced and sustainable ca- as training tools to reflect our areas of f pacity to prevent, protect against, respond to, strength and weakness. In addition, the grant and recover from acts of terrorism. has also funded training such as National Inci- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- Unfortunately, the FY12 Homeland Security dent Management System, Bomb Team, CURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, Appropriations bill contained provisions that Hazmat, and other training exercises deemed 2013 would arbitrarily deny funding to more than 50 eligible on the grant. SPEECH OF cities like El Paso, Texas. These hinder the El Paso area communities have all bene- progress that communities like El Paso, have fited from the regional UASI by significantly in- HON. made to prevent, protect against, respond to creasing their capabilities. The funds allowed OF CALIFORNIA and recover from terrorist attacks and could for the purchase of equipment and training IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES potentially undermine the ability of these cities such as those outlined by the Department of Wednesday, June 6, 2012 to safeguard their communities. Homeland Security’s National Planning Sce- The House in Committee of the Whole As former Chairman of the House Perma- narios and Target Capabilities Lists. I urge my House on the state of the Union had under nent Select Committee on Intelligence, I know colleagues to support Mr. HIGGINS amend- consideration the bill (H.R. 5855) making ap- very well the importance of providing our cities ment, the Urban Area Security Initiative, to en- propriations for the Department of Home- with adequate resources to prepare, prevent, sure that our communities and our country re- land Security for the fiscal year ending Sep- and protect against attacks. This is a time for main safe. Mr. Higgins’ amendment ensures tember 30, 2013, and for other purposes: our communities to remain vigilant. It is un- that communities like mine in El Paso, Texas Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Chair, I rise today wise to cut off resources by including arbitrary receive the support they need from the UASI in reluctant opposition to H.R. 5855, Home- language that restricts funding for cities like El program. land Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Paso, which sits on the U.S.-Mexico border I urge my colleagues to support this amend- Year 2013. H.R. 5855 provides $39.1 billion in across from what is arguably one of the most ment and help continue to keep our large cit- discretionary funding for Department of Home- violent cities in Mexico—Ciudad Juarez. Yet, ies safe. land Security (DHS), a decrease of $484 mil- despite this, El Paso is ranked the safest large f lion below last year’s level and a decrease of city in the U.S. I attribute this to the great work $393 million below the President’s request. A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF of in our community which is The Department of Homeland Security EVERETT ‘‘BUD’’ RANK, JR. supported by resources provided by UASI (DHS) appropriations bill includes funding for under the Department of Homeland Security’s all components and functions of DHS, includ- State and Local Grants programs. UASI has HON. JIM COSTA ing Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Im- directed more than $21.8 million to El Paso OF CALIFORNIA migration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), since 2007. Additionally, El Paso—Juarez is a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Transportation Security Administration major center for manufacturing and inter- Friday, June 8, 2012 (TSA), Coast Guard (USCG); Secret Service national and commerce. El Paso is Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to (USSS), the National Protection and Programs home to one of the largest ports of entry on recognize the life of Mr. Everett ‘‘Bud’’ Rank, Directorate (NPPD), which includes Infrastruc- the U.S./Mexico border, and is recognized as Jr., lifelong Valley farmer and former Clovis ture Protection and Information Security (IPIS) one of the top trading points in the entire Unified School District Trustee. Mr. Rank left and the Federal Protective Service (FPS), the United States. El Paso is home to Fort Bliss, us on the same property along the San Joa- Office of Health Affairs (OHA); the Federal one of the United States largest military bases quin River in northeast Fresno where he was Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Department of Defenses top ranked born in 1921. United States Citizenship and Immigration military asset. Mr. Rank spent much of his life working with Services (USCIS), the Federal Law Enforce- In 2010, El Paso, Texas received the Future Farmers of America, where he ment Training Center (FLETC), the Science $5,389,900 as part of the UASI program and helped organize the Clovis chapter of the or- and Technology directorate (S&T), the Domes- an additional $75,000 through the UASI Non- ganization. He was then president of that tic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO), depart- profit Security Grant Program to help nonprofit chapter, as well as a member of many other mental management, Analysis and Operations organizations at high risk of attack and located farming organizations, including the Farm Bu- (A&O), and the Office of the Inspector General within one of the UASI-eligible areas. reau California Young Farmers and Ranchers, (OIG). With continued violence in Mexico and other Clovis Young Farmers, the Clovis Grange. Mr. Chair, I would like to thank my friends potential security threats in our area, these As a Clovis High School graduate, schools Chairman ROBERT B. ADERHOLT and Ranking funds are especially critical. As our local gov- and children were his greatest contribution to Member DAVID E. PRICE on their hard work on ernments continue to face budget difficulties, the local community, as his wife says. He the Department of Homeland Security Appro- these federal grants help ensure that our local served three terms as head of the Clovis Uni- priations Act. Although this bill provides ade- law enforcement agencies have the resources fied Board of Trustees in the late 60’s and quate funding for some programs that I sup- they need to ensure El Paso remains the early 70’s. To honor his work in education, port, they are far outweighed by some safest large city in the U.S. Bud Rank Elementary School in Clovis was unexplainable provisions in the bill. El Paso has a track record of wisely invest- named after him in 2006. This bill underfunds the Federal Air Mar- ing UASI funds in projects such as an emer- Mr. Rank worked two tours of duty within shals program by $50 million which will reduce gency notification system, an information fu- the Agriculture Department, as Western re- coverage on high-risk flights. The Administra- sion center, urban search and rescue teams, gional director of the Agricultural Stabilization tion has echoed my sentiment in a recent hazardous materials specialty teams, and crit- and Conservation Service in the 1970s, and statement on administration policy. I also have ical interoperable communications infrastruc- as the head of ASCS and executive vice reservations about extending a civilian pay ture upgrades. president of the Commodity Credit Corp. in the freeze through fiscal year 2013. This is neither The UASI grant has provided the El Paso 1980s. He also served as a member of both sustainable nor desirable. Region with equipment such as: chemical and President Nixon and Reagan’s administrations’ As a Member of the House Homeland Secu- hazardous materials detectors, thermal imag- Agricultural Departments, all while being an rity Committee, I cannot support this bill. We ing cameras, personal protective equipment, avid golfer and ardent family man. as Members of Congress have a responsibility command units, generators, tactical ballistic He is survived by his wife Evelyn, their three to protect our communities from any possible helmets and vests, security systems, response daughters, two grandchildren and one great danger. For this reason, there is no higher pri- vehicles, emergency notification system, and granddaughter. ority than to adequately fund our homeland even medical cache for H1N1 pandemic, as I applaud Mr. Rank for his years of tireless security, particularly our first responders such well as numerous other projects. work on behalf of agriculture and education. as firefighters.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:18 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08JN8.008 E08JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1030 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 8, 2012 Firefighters are often the first responders to UNCERTAINTY DESTROYS JOBS Lt. Kristoffer ‘‘Turf’’ McCullough, currently any and every emergency. As we saw on 9/ serving in Afghanistan, he was asked: ‘‘Do 11 firefighters are dedicated to saving lives HON. JOE WILSON people even remember that we’re over here?’’ Kyle, as ever his nature, jumped into action. and we must provide them with the resources OF SOUTH CAROLINA In May, Kyle walked a distance of 198 miles to maintain their morale and readiness. Strin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gent budget cuts on the local level have left over eight days from his home in Dufur to the fire departments understaffed, unprepared, Friday, June 8, 2012 Oregon coast in Seaside to raise awareness and unequipped to perform their duties to Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- for the troops. That’s an average of 24.5 miles highest level. er, in Wednesday’s Washington Examiner, col- every day, or two miles longer than the driving Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) and umnist John Stossel quoted John distance between Hood River and The Dalles. Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Re- B. Taylor of the Hoover Institution who stated During the trek, Kyle not only raised a few sponse (SAFER) grant programs attempt to ‘‘Unpredictable —massive fis- blisters on the bottom of his feet, but he also ameliorate this deficiency. In this bill both cal ‘stimulus’ and ballooning debt, the Federal raised money for the Hood River-based Gorge grant programs are once again underfunded. Reserve’s quantitative easing with multiyear Heroes Club, which provides care packages to This legislation only funds up to 25 percent of near-zero interest rates, and regulatory uncer- deployed troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. With the necessary funds required to effectively tainty due to Obamacare and the Dodd-Frank the money Kyle raised, the Gorge Heroes support local fire departments with hiring fire- financial reforms—is the main cause of per- Club will be able to provide 1,250 soldiers fighters, providing modern safety gear, modern sistent high unemployment and our feeble re- overseas with morale-boosting care packages fire trucks, and other vital tools to our first re- covery.’’ from home. sponders. Over the past three and a half years, our Media throughout the northwest covered It makes no sense to weaken our Homeland economy has not improved: our unemploy- Kyle’s walk—and it was not lost on deployed Security program by cutting their resources in ment rate has remained above eight percent, servicemen and women overseas, either. Or- a time when terrorist threats continue to put our small business owners have been forced egon National Guard Major Jack Gillentine, our Nation at risk. We as Members of Con- to pay higher taxes, and our government stationed in Kabul, said in a recent letter to gress must unite and assist our brave first re- spending continues to spiral out of control, de- the Gorge Heroes Club, ‘‘Thank you very sponders in their efforts to help contain any stroying jobs. much for the packages you sent us. Some of threats by providing them with all necessary The President and his liberal allies in the the non-perishable food goes on our trucks for resources, rather than turn our backs and Senate continue to support legislation that cre- missions when we cannot get to a chow hall. leave them without sufficient funding. ates more barriers resulting in economic un- I especially wanted to say thank you to Kyle Mr. Chair, DHS is charged with safe- certainty. This sense plays a tremendous role McCullough. I read the article and I appreciate guarding America against diverse and relent- in our economy’s inability to recover quickly. It his huge effort. Thank you for all you do.’’ The Gorge Heroes Club supported more less adversaries. Charged with this difficult but is past time for the President and the Senate than 5,000 troops last year alone. As a direct important task, providing DHS with the nec- to work with House Republicans and pass leg- result of Kyle’s dedication and willingness to essary provisions is a no brainer. But this bill islation aimed to create jobs through private persevere through pain and exhaustion, troops has come short of providing those provisions. sector growth. deployed around the globe will continue to re- I urge my colleagues to oppose H.R. 5855 so In conclusion, God bless our troops and we ceive these much needed morale boosting we have that opportunity to provide our first will never forget September 11th in the Global care packages. responders with those provisions. War on Terrorism. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my fellow colleagues f join me in recognizing Kyle McCullough. He f PERSONAL EXPLANATION has earned the thanks of a grateful Nation not IN RECOGNITION OF THE 90TH AN- only for his courage on the battlefield, but for NIVERSARY OF THE CAPE COD his homefront support of his fellow servicemen CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HON. W. TODD AKIN and women who every day put their lives on OF MISSOURI the line for our way of life. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING f Friday, June 8, 2012 OF MASSACHUSETTS IN RECOGNITION OF THE CAPE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. AKIN. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Nos. 362, VERDEAN HISTORICAL TRUST Friday, June 8, 2012 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, I was AND ITS SO SABI! EXHIBIT delayed and unable to vote. Had I been Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING recognize the 90th Anniversary of the Cape No. 362, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 363, ‘‘aye’’ on Cod Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of OF MASSACHUSETTS rollcall No. 364, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 365, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commerce plays an essential role in the Cape ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 366, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. Cod community, networking local businesses 367, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 368, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall Friday, June 8, 2012 and offering visitors an insider’s perspective No. 369, and ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 370. Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to on much of what the Cape has to offer. f recognize the Cape Verdean Historical Trust, Founded in 1922, the Chamber of Com- its members and the upcoming So Sabi! ex- merce has grown to represent almost 1,400 TRIBUTE TO KYLE MCCULLOUGH hibit. On June 16th, So Sabi! will open its members. From charities and museums to doors and invite the public to explore Cape banks, churches and wildlife sanctuaries, the HON. GREG WALDEN Verdean music, art and literature and the influ- Chamber represents a diverse array of organi- OF OREGON ence of the oldest Creole culture in the Com- zations on the Cape that help to define its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES monwealth of Massachusetts. unique character. These businesses provide So Sabi! allows all residents of Massachu- vital services to both residents and visitors. Friday, June 8, 2012 setts—those of Cape Verdean descent and Without the hard work the Chamber has done Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great those not—to learn and appreciate the impact over the course of its long history, and without pride that I rise today to pay special tribute to those first immigrants have had on shaping the numerous organizations it represents, the Kyle McCullough. Kyle, a 28-year-old Wasco the modern culture and economy of our Com- business community on the Cape could never County resident, is a former Army Special monwealth, where nearly 300,000 descend- have developed the vitality and ingenuity that Forces soldier who served this country with ents of Cape Verdean immigrants make their makes it so remarkable. honor and distinction. In Ramadi in 2006, he home. My district, which includes Cape Cod, Mr. Speaker, please join me in thanking the fought in one of the toughest engagements the Islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nan- Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce and its our forces encountered during Operation Iraqi tucket, and the towns of Southeastern Massa- CEO, Wendy Northcross—as well as the hun- Freedom. And now Kyle is currently in the chusetts, is home to the fastest growing Cape dreds of business and organizations that make process of reenlisting in the Army. Verdean populations in the United States. This it all possible—for their years of hard work. I While at home, his mind is not far from his comes as no surprise, given the stark similar- am certain the Chamber’s and their member comrades in harm’s way overseas. In recent ities in lifestyle and resources between the organizations’ futures will be bright. conversation with his little brother, USMC 1st Commonwealth and this island community.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:18 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08JN8.010 E08JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 8, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1031 In the mid 19th century, Cape Verdean mi- the beginning of the spring and summer con- Over the past several years, Major General grants flocked to New England ports on whal- struction season the unemployment rate in the McMahon applied tremendous skill and leader- ing vessels in pursuit of prosperity and oppor- industry was at 14.2%, and in May alone jobs ship to transform the Warner Robins Air Logis- tunity. Today, many of Massachusetts’ fisher- fell by 28,000. It would be foolish to vote for tics Center into a world class sustainment and men still bear the names of their Cape a motion that will have the effect of putting logistics center. As a result, he has distin- Verdean grandparents. These settlers easily more Americans out of work. That would be guished himself as one of the nation’s most in- transitioned into the fishing and agricultural the result if the Broun Motion were adopted. novative and effective Air Force commanders. sectors—helping the early whaling, commer- The motion by the gentleman from Georgia During his tenure, the Warner Robins Air Lo- cial fishing and cranberry industries blossom ignores the long-term underinvestment in our gistics Center achieved tremendous improve- with their sailing and harvesting expertise. In nation’s surface transportation. Investments in ment in its sustainment mission, resulting in a fact, several Cape Verdean publications and transportation support , in- ninety-eight percent on-time delivery rate of journals live on in Southeastern Massachu- crease productivity and enhance America’s aircraft to the warfighter. Major General setts—allowing Cape Verdean-Americans to competitiveness in the global economy. McMahon consistently demonstrated one of keep their culture’s stories and traditions alive. A strong national infrastructure is what will the key tenets of leadership, the ability to in- It brings me great pride to note that the bring this country back from the recession we spire and motivate the airmen and workers opening of So Sabi! coincides with the second are currently fighting through. The Highway under his command. Millennium Challenge Corporation compact Transit Fund is essential for not only providing Currently Major General McMahon and his awarded to the nation of Cape Verde. This a safe transportation network, but creating mil- wife Hope reside in the 8th Congressional Dis- historic award marks the first time that the Mil- lions of jobs for hardworking Americans. trict which I represent, where they will no lennium Challenge Corporation has approved Mr. Speaker, I understand that my col- doubt remain a pillar of the Middle Georgia a second compact for any country. This deci- leagues and I are working during a time of community. I extend my warm congratulations sion was based on Cape Verde’s remarkable economic constraints, and I understand that and appreciation to Major General McMahon achievements in reducing poverty through sus- we must make spending cuts across the board for his tireless service to our nation and wish tainable economic growth and domestic efforts in order to control the debt we have accumu- him well in retirement. lated. that the nation has made as a result of its first f grant. I was proud to support Cape Verde’s However, this motion is an irresponsible endorsement for a second compact, and move, and if implemented would have disas- PERSONAL EXPLANATION prouder still to recognize the magnitude of trous consequences. The Highway Trust Fund Cape Verde’s accomplishments in my capacity would no longer have the ability to carry out HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER highway, highway safety and public transit as a member of the House Foreign Affairs OF TEXAS projects or activities. This would have long Committee. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, as the Cape Verdean Histor- lasting negative effects on our nation’s infra- Friday, June 8, 2012 ical Trust proudly unveils its So Sabi! exhibit structure and economy. Mr. Speaker, this motion is bordering on ab- in honor of Massachusetts’ Cape Verdean cul- Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I was un- surd. I cannot believe that a member of con- ture and the nation of Cape Verde welcomes able to vote on rollcall vote Nos. 294–296. gress means to drive our nation into default, its second compact from the Millennium Chal- Had I been present, I would have voted the and cripple our infrastructure in the process. I lenge Corporation, I urge my colleagues to following way: rollcall No. 294, H.R. 5651—the stand before you today to ask my colleagues, join me in recognizing the historical and edu- Food and Drug Administration Reform Act of regardless of their political ideology, to ignore cational significance of the June 16th event. 2012 by Rep. UPTON, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall No. 295, the motion put before you. This is what is best f H.R. 420—the Service Member Family Protec- for our nation, and our economy. tion Act by Rep. TURNER, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall No. MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES f 296, H.R. 915—the Jaime Zapata Border Se- ON H.R. 4348, SURFACE TRANS- RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING curity Task Force Act by Rep. CUELLAR, ‘‘yes.’’ PORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF MILITARY SERVICE OF MAJOR f 2012. PART II GENERAL ROBERT H. MCMAHON PERSONAL EXPLANATION SPEECH OF ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE- TIREMENT HON. LAURA RICHARDSON HON. TIM GRIFFIN OF CALIFORNIA HON. AUSTIN SCOTT OF ARKANSAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, June 7, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, June 8, 2012 Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, today I Friday, June 8, 2012 Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to the Motion to In- Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speak- was detained and missed rollcall vote No. 362 struct Conferees on H.R. 4348 offered by the er, I rise today to celebrate the thirty-four year on Thursday, June 7, 2012. If I had been gentleman from Georgia, Mr. BROUN. The dra- career of Major General Robert H. McMahon, present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ for King conian cuts directed by this motion would crip- who will retire this month after a distinguished Amendment No. 1 to H.R. 5855, the Depart- ple the Nation’s infrastructure and leave hun- and remarkable career in the Air Force. I com- ment of Homeland Security Appropriations dreds of thousands of people unemployed. mend Major General McMahon’s career and Act. The language of the gentleman’s motion is offer my sincerest appreciation for his service f confusing at best. The exact amount sug- in defense of our nation. gested to be cut differs due to interpretation of Major General McMahon led the Warner HEALTH CARE COST REDUCTION the word ‘‘funding.’’ By limiting the Highway Robins Air Logistics Center since 2010, where ACT OF 2012 Trust Fund’s expenditures in FY 2013 to $37.5 he was responsible for worldwide logistics SPEECH OF billion, the gentleman’s motion would essen- support for the C–130 and C–5 transport air- tially bankrupt the Fund because $37.5 billion craft, the F–15 and other aircraft critical to our HON. GENE GREEN is less than the amount needed to reimburse nation’s defense. The Warner Robins Air Lo- OF TEXAS State and public transit agencies for obliga- gistics Center is the largest industrial complex IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions incurred in prior fiscal years. in the state of Georgia and is a critical compo- Thursday, June 7, 2012 The Federal Government already owes nent to the sustainment of our nation’s Air $38.8 billion for projects that were imple- Force. Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, mented in the previous fiscal year, or are cur- Major General McMahon began his Air I oppose H.R. 436 but I am opposed to the rently under construction. If we do not author- Force career in 1978 after graduating from the Medical Device Excise Tax. I support the Af- ize the funds necessary to pay these debts, U.S. Air Force Academy. He was recognized fordable Care Act, but just like all bills, it was the government will be in default. with numerous awards throughout his Air not perfect. Spending cuts of this magnitude would cut Force career, including the Distinguished In Texas, the medical device industry sup- more than 1.6 million jobs in a field with more Service Medal with oak leaf cluster and the ports nearly 55,000 jobs. It is an industry at than 2.2 million people already out of work. At Defense Superior Service Medal. the cutting edge of technological innovation

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:18 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K08JN8.010 E08JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1032 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 8, 2012 and is critical to addressing many of the health Texas by providing workshops to both youth National Scoliosis Awareness Month brings challenges we face now and will in future. I and adults to teach important skills for suc- together all members of the scoliosis commu- believe this industry, just like any other, should cess, including the Benefits of Teamwork, nity, including physicians, patients, families, pay their fair share, but I am worried that a tax Communication Skills, Stress Management, and businesspeople to raise awareness and like this will chill innovation. The tax is on rev- Goal-Setting, and Leadership Development. educate the public about this condition. Diag- enue and not profits, which will have a dis- Mrs. Figueroa-Munoz has borne the privi- nosing scoliosis is a simple procedure that proportionate effect on small and mid-sized leges and responsibilities of her position with takes less than 30 seconds, and early detec- companies. Medical devices are incredibly ex- dedication and excellence for over forty years, tion allows physicians to monitor the condition pensive to develop and it takes a lot of rev- and she may take great pride in her work. and, if necessary, begin treatment before seri- enue to offset overhead. By taxing revenue, Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the ous complications—including chronic back instead of profit, it adds additional costs. Most commitment to service exhibited by the Coun- pain and impacted heart and lung function— business taxes are calculated on the profits ty Extension Agent for Family and Consumer even begin. Raising awareness is therefore after expenses, but this one is not. Sciences, Adelita Figueroa-Munoz. crucial to the fight against scoliosis. A company near our district in Houston, f Between two and three percent of the Amer- Cyberonics, employs hundreds of Americans. ican population suffers from scoliosis, and the A few years ago, I toured their facilities. I was RECOGNIZING THE NEW number of family and friends who are im- surprised to learn that they did all of their HAMPSHIRE LNA OF THE YEAR pacted by this condition numbers many mil- manufacturing in-house, in Houston. This is an lions more. While serious complications of increasingly rare way to do business, but one HON. CHARLES F. BASS scoliosis are largely preventable, affordable we should encourage. Their company is a OF NEW HAMPSHIRE care and public awareness are necessary in good example of American innovation and en- order to maximize the effectiveness of treat- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trepreneurship. I am concerned that the way ment. National Scoliosis Awareness Month this tax is structured, it will negatively impact Friday, June 8, 2012 promotes a positive public awareness mes- Cyberonics and companies like it. We should Mr. BASS of New Hampshire. Mr. Speaker, sage that elevates the visibility of scoliosis and be taking steps to support research, design, I rise today to recognize Talbot Blanchard, a empowers those individuals whose lives have and manufacturing job growth in our country. licensed nursing assistant, LNA, from the been touched by this condition. It is a time for While I oppose this tax, I am also opposed Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in us to recommit ourselves to reducing its im- to the way this bill pays for the repeal of the Colebrook, New Hampshire. Talbot was re- pact in the future. tax. We should not replace a poorly designed cently honored by the New Hampshire Hos- Mr. Speaker, please join us in recognizing policy with more poorly designed policies. This pital Association as the 13th Annual LNA of June as National Scoliosis Awareness Month, bill shifts the cost on to low and middle in- the Year Award. and in thanking organizations such as the Na- come earners and potentially risks their health As a medical/surgical LNA, he was pre- tional Scoliosis Foundation and the Scoliosis insurance coverage under ACA. viously named ‘‘Employee of the Year’’ at the Research Society, as well as their many sup- We should find a better way to fix this and Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital after his porters, for making it all possible. I want to work with my colleagues to craft a first year on the staff and was chosen for the compromise that will not endanger American New Hampshire Hospital Association award f jobs but at the same time won’t shift signifi- from among a dozen finalists from throughout JUSTICE FOR OFFICER KEVIN cant costs on to those who can least afford it. the state. WILL—HOUSTON POLICE OFFICER f Blanchard is a ‘‘career change’’ nurse who previously spent 29 years at the Ethan Allen RECOGNIZING ADELITA FIGUEROA- furniture plant in Beecher Falls, Vermont. It HON. TED POE MUNOZ was a change that today benefits the residents OF TEXAS of Colebrook and the surrounding communities IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. HENRY CUELLAR as is evident by the comments made by his Friday, June 8, 2012 OF TEXAS peers during the nomination process. Talbot is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES known for ‘‘bringing brightness and energy to Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on an early his patients during their darkest and sickest Sunday morning last May, one of Houston’s Friday, June 8, 2012 hours.’’ finest, Officer Kevin Will, was investigating a Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to It is the care and dedication of medical staff hit-and-run accident. Suddenly, a different ve- recognize the contributions of Mrs. Adelita like Talbot Blanchard that allows New Hamp- hicle sped by and blazed past the police - Figueroa-Munoz, the County Extension Agent shire hospitals to be among the finest institu- riers at the accident where Officer Will was in- for Family and Consumer Sciences of Hidalgo tions in the nation. I ask you to join me in rec- vestigating. Immediately, before being struck, County. ognizing Talbot Blanchard for his accomplish- Officer Will yelled at a witness to jump out of She has worked tirelessly to educate the ments, along with recognizing the care and the way, saving that citizen’s life just before community of south Texas for more than forty service provided by thousands of nurses and the officer’s life was stolen from him. Only 38 years, and is deserving of recognition and medical staff every day in New Hampshire and years old, Officer Will left behind a pregnant honor. throughout our country. wife and two stepchildren. Mrs. Adelita Figueroa-Munoz, born and f The driver of that speeding vehicle was for- raised in Alice, Texas, earned her bachelor of eign outlaw Johoan Rodriguez. The killer was science in vocational home economics at IN RECOGNITION OF JUNE AS NA- in the United States illegally, having been de- Texas A&M University in Kingsville and went TIONAL SCOLIOSIS AWARENESS ported once for another crime, but came back on to the Pan-American University of Texas to MONTH and committed another crime. This drunk and receive a master’s degree in counseling. high driver blew through the safety lights of She joined the Texas Agri-Life Extension HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING the police cruiser, striking and killing Officer Services in 1971, and for much of her career, OF MASSACHUSETTS Will. Mrs. Figueroa-Munoz has promoted healthy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Today, justice was served for Officer Kevin habits through programs like Better Living for Will and his family. Johoan Rodriguez was Texans, which provides education in the areas Friday, June 8, 2012 sentenced to 55 years in prison. Let this be a of nutrition, food safety, and food resource Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, with respect statement to the lawless that criminal conduct management to food stamp recipients, and and admiration I, along with my colleague, Ms. is not accepted by Americans no matter where multiple cancer awareness campaigns like Put TSONGAS gather today to recognize June as you are from. Those who wreak havoc on our it Out and Cultivando la Salud. National Scoliosis Awareness Month, and to communities and kill law enforcement officers In 2004, Mrs. Figueroa-Munoz became the reaffirm our commitment to fighting a poten- will always be met by the long arm of Amer- County Extension Agent for Family and Con- tially debilitating medical condition that afflicts ican justice. sumer Sciences and continued to serve south over 7 million Americans. And that’s just the way it is.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:18 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08JN8.018 E08JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 8, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1033 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- visitors to the U.S. who are legally admitted to IN RECOGNITION OF ST. PAUL CURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, this country but fail to depart when their visas MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 2013 expire, as four of the 9/11 terrorists were AND DR. EPHRAIM WILLIAMS overstays. In response, Congress enacted the SPEECH OF USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, which directed the HON. DORIS O. MATSUI HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON deployment of an entry-exit system ‘‘with all OF CALIFORNIA OF MISSISSIPPI deliberate speed and as expeditiously as prac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ticable.’’ While the US–VISIT program has Friday, June 8, 2012 Wednesday, June 6, 2012 begun to capture biometric data of foreign Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in The House in Committee of the Whole travelers entering the U.S. at air, land, and recognition of St. Paul Missionary Baptist House on the state of the Union had under sea ports, it has repeatedly failed to make Church and Dr. Ephraim Williams, who has consideration the bill (H.R. 5855) making ap- progress in deploying a biometric exit system been its Pastor for 41 years. As church mem- propriations for the Department of Home- for travelers departing the U.S. This failure to bers gather together to celebrate the comple- land Security for the fiscal year ending Sep- tion of mortgage payments on the church’s tember 30, 2013, and for other purposes: fully implement the program has undermined Family Life Center and the leadership of Dr. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Chair, I DHS’s ability to verify with certainty which travelers have departed this country. Williams, I ask all my colleagues to join me in rise today to express my opposition to H.R. honoring St. Paul’s important role in the Oak Inexplicably, H.R. 5855 rejects aligning this 5855, the ‘‘Department of Homeland Security Park neighborhood and the larger Sacramento program with the agencies responsible for bor- Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2013.’’ The community. need to find savings in the Federal budget der and immigration enforcement, thereby Since 1971, St. Paul Missionary Baptist must not be at the expense of homeland secu- sending the message that the House is not Church has been a valuable community re- rity. I am troubled that H.R. 5855 provides serious about tackling the alien overstay prob- source. Its congregation has grown 50-fold $39.1 billion for the Department of Homeland lem. since its founding, and now has over 5,000 Security’s (DHS) activities, which is $393 mil- members. It has provided healthcare, tutoring, lion below what the President sought for the With respect to homeland security grants, I would note that H.R. 5855 provides $1.7 bil- and employment assistance, facilitated charity Department to continue to carry out its home- in the community, established pro- lion for State, local, and tribal grant programs, land and non-homeland security missions and grams for local youth, and much more. St. $484 million below what was provided for Fis- which is $412 million above FY 2012, but still Paul’s dedication and service to its community cal Year (FY) 2012. falls short of where it needs to be. In FY 2010 has been nothing short of exemplary. H.R. 5855 also sends a troubling message and 2011, Congress recognized the first re- This month, Dr. Williams will welcome con- about the majority’s commitment to honoring sponders and first preventers on the State, gregation and community members in cele- its promises. Last year, Democrats and Re- local and tribal levels and provided $3 billion brating the completion of mortgage payments publicans came together to pass the Budget and $2.23 billion respectively. And, like last on the Family Life Center, a community center Control Act. Both sides made sacrifices to year, this bill punts responsibility for allocating promoting active, healthy, and community-cen- achieve a compromise that would keep the funding to the 12 targeted grant programs to tric lifestyles. The facility includes classrooms, government running and address Federal the Secretary of Homeland Security. Last space for childcare and the arts, and hosts budgetary challenges. H.R. 5855 reneges on many community events. I am confident that the commitments Republicans made last year month, FEMA released the National Prepared- ness Report. The report found a direct link be- the Family Life Center will continue to be a by reducing the funding allocation for the De- shared treasure of the Sacramento area. tween grant investments and the development partment of Homeland Security beyond what Dr. Williams’ work in the community has is required by and below the amount of preparedness capabilities. In areas that earned him many awards and a great deal of the Department has stated it needs. This ‘‘bait have seen substantial grant investment—from recognition, from the California , the and switch’’ is unjustified and undermines the emergency communications to medical surge City of Sacramento, the Black American Polit- security of our Nation. capabilities to emergency planning—State ical Association, and others. In 2011 he was As a result of the Republicans’ misguided governments reported measurably improved awarded the Key to the City by the Mayor of priorities, several programs critical to our na- preparedness capabilities. The report also Sacramento in recognition of his service as tional security are underfunded. For example, found that in areas where we have not in- pastor. His leadership has made the St. Paul H.R. 5855 provides $45.4 million in funding for vested, we are less prepared. The report Missionary Baptist Church a staple in the City Infrastructure Compliance Programs for FY makes clear: targeted homeland security of Sacramento. 2013, which is about $29 million below the grants work. I fear that if we continue to fail to Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to President’s request and $48 million below the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and Dr. FY 2012 enacted level. Under H.R. 5855, fund these important grant programs ade- quately, capabilities that we have spent over a Ephraim Williams, as they celebrate their 41st DHS will not have resources necessary to im- year as a congregation and the completion of decade developing will be lost. plement the long-awaited final rule for ammo- mortgage payments on the Family Life Center. nium nitrate or fully-implement the Chemical Finally, I am disturbed that H.R. 5855 is full I am confident that this church will continue its Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) of political sweeteners intended to rally sup- service to the Sacramento community under program. As the author of the originating legis- port from the extreme right-wing faction of the his stellar leadership. I ask all my colleagues lation for the ammonium nitrate security pro- Republican party. From slashing funding for to join me in honoring St. Paul Missionary gram and co-author of the originating legisla- the Transportation Security Agency, to in- Baptist Church’s outstanding work in providing tion for the CFATS program, I strongly believe creasing funding for the 287(g) program, to the community with invaluable services. that these programs are at a crossroads and f support is essential for them to realize Con- abortion limitations in ICE detention facilities, gressional intent and address vulnerabilities H.R. 5855 is full of politically-driven provisions RECOGNIZING MS. JERRELLE that put ordinary Americans at risk. that distract from pressing homeland security FRANCOIS FOR HER DISTIN- H.R. 5855 also misses a critical opportunity matters and divert resources from addressing GUISHED SERVICE AS VICE to put a struggling border security and immi- them. CHAIR OF THE BALTIMORE CITY gration enforcement program on a path to suc- I recognize that the appropriators were BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMIS- SIONERS cess. It rejects the President’s proposal to faced with a difficult task in drafting this transfer the US–VISIT program to Customs spending bill, and I appreciate the efforts of and Border Protection and Immigration and Chairman ADERHOLT and Ranking Member HON. JOHN P. SARBANES Customs Enforcement and, instead, sets up a OF MARYLAND PRICE to draft a bill to adequately fund the De- new bureaucratic office—the ‘‘Office of Bio- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES metric Identity Management’’ within the Na- partment of Homeland Security’s activities in tional Protection and Programs Directorate, FY 2013. The funding allocation being what it Friday, June 8, 2012 where it has languished for nearly a decade. is, however, this bill could never fully meet our Mr. SARBANES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 nation’s homeland security needs. Therefore, I tribute to Ms. Jerrelle Francois for her years of highlighted the need to identify and remove must oppose H.R. 5855. dedication to the people of Maryland, including

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:18 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08JN8.022 E08JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1034 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 8, 2012 her 7 years as Vice Chair of the Baltimore City Healthcare and Falmouth Public Library, is were instilled in me during summers on Vir- Board of School Commissioners. part of a biannual celebration for cancer sur- ginia’s Northern Neck, which I have called Ms. Francois has a long history of service in vivors and caregivers of upper Cape Cod. At home for many years, and they are lessons Maryland. Beginning as a teacher at Cherry the event, the ‘‘Survivors Quilt,’’ or the Quilt of that I have found to be beneficial in all aspects Hill Junior High School, she went on to be- Hope, will be unveiled, which is made up of of my life. Marinas have provided the oppor- come a Department Head, Assistant Principal, handmade squares contributed by local cancer tunity for folks from all walks of life to experi- Principal and Assistant Superintendent. While survivors to celebrate their resilience and de- ence all of the substance that our natural wa- holding these positions, Ms. Francois worked termination. terways have to offer, and I am pleased to to establish policies and procedures for im- The cosponsors of the Cape’s National Can- recognize their contributions and unique im- proving K–12 curriculum and instruction, as cer Survivors Day event are local leaders who print on our communities as we commemorate well as system-wide special student support have led the effort to eradicate cancer and to National Marina Day. services. Throughout her career, Ms. Francois assist cancer patients, their caregivers, and f has received numerous awards and com- survivors. Cape Cod Healthcare, which is one mendations including the Richard R. Green of the top ten healthcare systems in the na- HONORING MONTANA’S WORLD Award, the nation’s highest urban education tion, provides the latest diagnostic imaging WAR II VETERANS honor, given in recognition of exceptional con- technology at health facilities throughout the tributions to urban schools and students. Cape. As for Falmouth Hospital, its cancer HON. DENNY REHBERG In 2006, Ms. Francois was appointed as the program has received significant endorse- OF MONTANA Vice Chair of the Baltimore City Board of ments from accreditation agencies, such as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School Commissioners. Utilizing her decades the Commission on Cancer and the National Friday, June 8, 2012 of experience at every level of the public Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Fal- school system, Ms. Francois has provided a mouth Hospital’s Clark Cancer Center pro- Mr. REHBERG. Mr. Speaker, today, it is my valuable perspective which has opened up vides local access to the latest, most sophisti- distinct privilege to welcome a very special many new opportunities to students. Ms. Fran- cated, and most reliable cancer therapies group of men to our nation’s Capital. And cois’ work in Baltimore City Public Schools available, and is the only hospital in which while it is incumbent upon us to honor them, has been integral to the education and suc- many Cape Cod residents can receive such the truth is, they honor us with their presence cess of thousands of City school children. treatments. Additionally, the hospital’s Seifer here. Under her leadership and guidance, Baltimore Women’s Health and Imaging Center, along On June 15, 2012, nearly 100 veterans of City Public Schools have made significant im- with the Wilkens Outpatient Medical Complex the Second World War will arrive in Wash- provements in the scope and effectiveness of in Hyannis, are the two Cape Cod Healthcare ington, D.C. through the Honor Flight program. their education programs. centers that provide certain types of digital Since 2005, Honor Flight has worked to bring Through all of the promotions, accolades, screening and diagnostic services to Cape WWII veterans to visit their war memorial at and awards, Ms. Francois has stayed true to residents. The work of these organizations is the foot of the Washington Monument, and a her commitment to educate the youth of Balti- invaluable to the local community, as the few feet from the White House. In that first more City. She has dedicated her life to im- American Cancer Society estimates that Mas- year, 137 veterans participated in the pro- proving public education and has enriched and sachusetts will see over 38,000 new cancer gram. By last year, that total annual participa- guided the lives of thousands of children. The diagnoses this year. tion has swelled to 18,055. State of Maryland is forever grateful for all that Mr. Speaker, it brings me great pride to And while each of the veterans who has she has done. As Ms. Francois retires from honor these local organizations in their contin- participated deserves our thanks and our Baltimore City Public Schools, I would like to uous fight against cancer and to commemo- honor, this particular group is very special to thank her for her unwavering dedication and rate their celebration of National Cancer Sur- me in particular because it marks the very first service. vivors Day. I urge my colleagues to join me in time Honor Flight has brought out a group of veterans from Montana. f recognizing the importance of their work in the local community as well as the significance of You won’t find a state that’s more proud of PERSONAL EXPLANATION National Cancer Survivors Day. our veterans than Montana. And we have a lot of them. In fact, you won’t find many states f HON. SAM GRAVES that have more as a percentage of our popu- RECOGNIZING NATIONAL MARINA OF MISSOURI lation. DAY On December 7, 1941 the United States IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was pulled into the war and Montanans an- Friday, June 8, 2012 HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN swered the call to service. Within the first Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, on OF VIRGINIA year, 40,000 Men and women from the Treas- Friday, June 2, 2012, I missed a rollcall vote. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ure State enlisted. By the end of the war, Had I been present I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ 57,000 had served—nearly 10 percent of the Friday, June 8, 2012 on No. 377. state’s entire population at the time, one of the f Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highest rates in the country. recognize the significance and contributions of They served in every branch and in every IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL local marinas across the country as we com- theater of the conflict. And too many of them CANCER SURVIVORS DAY memorate National Marina Day on June 9, never made it back to Montana, although I 2012. Every day across this great nation, folks think that heaven must be a little something HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING take advantage of waterways for a variety of like a peaceful sunset over the Yellowstone OF MASSACHUSETTS reasons, including commerce, sport, and River. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recreation. National Marina Day is a special But Montana’s veterans didn’t sacrifice in opportunity to highlight the valuable role that vain. They bled and died to defeat the great- Friday, June 8, 2012 marinas play in communities across America est threat to freedom the world has ever seen. Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to as gateways to some of our country’s most They fought across the bloody islands of the recognize the National Cancer Survivors Day exceptional waterways. Pacific and in the frozen forests of Europe. celebration that will be cosponsored by Fal- The First District of Virginia is a region They fought in the air, land and sea. Some mouth Hospital, Cape Cod Healthcare, and where waterways are an important part of life even fought below the waves. And they won. the Falmouth Public Library. for many folks, from the Potomac, Rappahan- Today, the men and women who fought and National Cancer Survivors Day is an annual nock, and York Rivers to the great Chesa- won that war are justifiably part of what is and honored worldwide celebration of life that peake Bay itself. For many citizens, marinas called The Greatest Generation. The sacrifices is held in hundreds of communities across the serve as gateways to these grand waterways, of men who arrive in Washington, D.C. are the globe. Participants in these events unite on places where folks can reacquaint themselves reason for this honorable title. It is not some- the first Sunday in June to show that life after with nature and learn valuable lessons of envi- thing we gave to them, it’s something they a cancer diagnosis can be meaningful and ronmental stewardship, all while mastering the earned. productive. The local Cape Cod event, to be practical skills and expertise associated with As they visit this city and reflect on what it cosponsored by Falmouth Hospital, Cape Cod operating a boat. Many of these life lessons stands for as a beacon of freedom to the

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Please IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sured people capable of benefiting from their join me in welcoming and honoring: products without contributing to the effort that Friday, June 8, 2012 allows those individuals to afford their cov- Herbert Alvin (Billings, MT); Roy Bloom Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on be- erage in the first place. If every group that (Kalispell, MT); William Boyer (Billings, MT); half of the United States Congress, it is an joined the effort to expand insurance coverage George Brown (Billings, MT); John Bullis (Har- honor for me to recognize Charles and Lucille took that approach, the entire health care re- din, MT); William Butler (Billings, MT); Marion Ward on the occasion of their 50th wedding form effort would fall apart—which is precisely Callen (Forsyth, MT); Galen Calvert (Missoula, anniversary. the outcome the Republican majority is seek- MT); Murel Clancey (Ennis, MT); Frank Clark On June 9, 1962, Charles and Lucille were ing with this legislation. (Billings, MT); Paul Creek (Billings, MT); Don- married in Brewton, Alabama, a little town just Additionally, rather than finding a different ald Cullen (Helena, MT); Hubert Cummings north of the Northwest Florida panhandle, at way to pay for extending affordable health in- (Billings, MT); Irvin Cuthbertson (Billings, MT); the East Brewton Baptist Church. Since that surance to over 30 million Americans, this re- Ernest Devries (Joliet, MT); John Donovan day, Charles and Lucille have spent their lives peal—and the rest of the bill—is offset by (Billings, MT); Thomas Dragoo (Billings, MT); devoted to their family, their faith, and their eliminating existing protections for middle and Duane Erickson (Glendive, MT); Allen Fox community. Charles honorably served his lower-income citizens who receive tax credits (Twin Bridges, MT); Arnold Funk (Helena, country for four years as a member of the for insurance they purchase on the exchange, MT); John Gabelman (Butte, MT); William United States Air Force until 1956 before be- a change the nonpartisan Joint Committee on George (Missoula, MT); Cleburne Gilliland (Bil- ginning his career farming with the Ward Taxation estimates will increase the ranks of lings, MT); Harvey Glover (Billings, MT); Har- Brothers Farm. He retired from the farm in the uninsured by 350,000. old Godtland (Butte, MT); Robert Graham (Bil- 1998. Lucille, in addition to supporting her While I would support the provision in this lings, MT); James Gunnels (Laurel, MT); family as a mother and homemaker, served bill allowing health care flexible spending ac- Francis Gustafson (Billings, MT); Robert her community as an employee of the Santa count holders to recover up to $500 in Haraden (Bozeman, MT); Delbert Hartford Rosa County School System, retiring after 20 unspent funds from their FSAs if it came be- (Alder, MT); Donald Hecox (Bozeman, MT); years of service. Throughout their and fore the House as a freestanding bill, the vast Jack Henley (Hamilton, MT); Adam Herauf their fifty years together, their faith and family majority of this legislation is clearly aimed at (Billings, MT); Victor Hergett (Laurel, MT); have remained first in their lives. undermining the Affordable Care Act. Charles and Lucille are proud parents to five Thomas Hoffman (Billings, MT); Q.P. Hudson Accordingly, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. (Billings, MT); Frank Jasisko (Great Falls, MT); children, Michael Ward, Doug Ward, Julie McGowin, Dean Ward, and Tina Fendley; Herbert Kindsfater (Laurel, MT); Kenneth eleven grandchildren, Preston Jernigan, Gray- f Kjelstrup (Kalispell, MT); Dale Lamphear (Lau- son Jernigan, Ashley Hernandez, Cassie rel, MT); Ray Lau (Three Forks, MT); John PERSONAL EXPLANATION Ward, Jack McGowin, Shawn McGowin, Alex Liggett (Roundup, MT); Chester Lindblom McGowin, Becky Ward, Emily Ward, Madison (Plentywood, MT); Albert Litle (Billings, MT); Fendley, and Andrew Fendley; and one great- HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS Herbert Livingston (Billings, MT); Louis grand child, Anna Hernandez. OF FLORIDA Loushin (Butte, MT); Phillip Lyons (Butte, MT); Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Marvin Mackey (Libby, MT); Richard Marshall Congress, I am proud to recognize Mr. and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Twin Bridges, MT); Arthur Merrick (Helena, Mrs. Ward on their golden wedding anniver- Friday, June 8, 2012 MT); Marvin Metzler (Billings, MT); Jack sary and thank them for their service to the Moriarty (Sheridan, WY); Roy Morrison (Bil- Northwest Florida community and our great Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, lings, MT); Leo Mullen (Butte, MT); Kenneth nation. My wife Vicki and I would like to wish June 7th, 2012, I missed rollcall votes 358– Mumme (Sheridan, MT); John Murphy (Ana- all the best to Charles and Lucille, as well as 370 for unavoidable reasons. conda, MT); Donald Nafus (Billings, MT); Rob- their entire extended family, on this truly spe- Specifically, I was in Palm Harbor, Florida, ert Noll (Missoula, MT); Vernon O’Leary (Hel- cial occasion. May God continue to bless them in my congressional district, to attend my ena, MT); Roland Olijnyk (Billings, MT); Paul for many years to come. son’s high school graduation. Olsen (Billings, MT); Delphine Olson (Billings, f Had I been present, I would have voted as MT); Albert Ottolino (Billings, MT); Harlon follows: rollcall no. 358: ‘‘yea’’ (On ordering Owens (Billings, MT); Douglas Parrott (Round- HEALTH CARE COST REDUCTION ACT OF 2012 the previous question), rollcall No. 359: ‘‘yea’’ up, MT); Robert Paye (Billings, MT); Russell (Adoption of H. Res. 679, providing for the Peery (Helena, MT); Walter Pfister (Roundup, SPEECH OF consideration of H.R. 436—Protect Medical In- MT); Drury Phebus (Baker, MT); James novation Act of 2012), rollcall No. 360: ‘‘nay’’ Phipps (Emigrant, MT); Walter Popp (Billings, HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN (On motion to recommit H.R. 436 with instruc- MT); Jimmie Ramsey (Bozeman, MT); John OF MARYLAND tions), rollcall No. 361: ‘‘yay’’ (Passage of H.R. Reamy (Billings, MT); Richard Redle (Colum- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 436—Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2012), bus, MT); Francis Riebe (Polson, MT); Carl Ri- rollcall No. 362: ‘‘yay’’ (First King of Iowa Thursday, June 7, 2012 vera (Billings, MT); Robert Ruthford (Superior, Amendment), rollcall No. 363: ‘‘yay’’ (Second MT); Gladys Sandborgh (Butte, MT); Ron Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 436 is King of Iowa Amendment), rollcall No. 364: Scharfe (Missoula, MT); Ferdinand Schell primarily focused on dismantling the Afford- ‘‘nay’’ (First Blackburn of Tennessee Amend- (Lewistown, MT); Paul Schuyler (Roberts, able Care Act, which is why I will oppose it ment), rollcall No. 365: ‘‘yay’’ (Second Black- MT); Orval Scow (Helena, MT); Dennis Scran- today. burn of Tennessee Amendment), rollcall No. ton (Miles City, MT); J. William Smith (Billings, Medical devices offer important benefits to 366: ‘‘yay’’ (Sullivan of Oklahoma Amend- MT); Wade Smith (Butte, MT); James Snider individuals throughout the country. In some ment), rollcall No. 367: ‘‘nay’’ (Turner of New (Forsyth, MT); Otto Staack (Butte, MT); Nor- cases they save lives; in other cases, they im- York Amendment), rollcall No. 368: ‘‘nay’’ man Sulenes (Billings, MT); Harold Van Sickle prove the quality of life. An important part of (Second Polis of Colorado Amendment), roll- (Billings, MT); William Van Wieren (Billings, the Affordable Care Act was to expand access call No. 369: ‘‘nay’’ (On motion to recommit MT); Joseph Wedlake (Butte, MT); Kenneth to the benefits of medical devices by making H.R. 5855 with instructions), rollcall No. 370: Williams (Laurel, MT); Paul Winhofer health insurance more affordable. Indeed, as a ‘‘yay’’ (Passage of H.R. 5855—Department of (Glendive, MT); David Wittman (Billings, MT); result of the Affordable Care Act, over 30 mil- Homeland Security Appropriations Act for FY Margaret Woolston (Billings, MT). lion more Americans will have access to af- 2013).

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The far you go in life depends on your being ten- OF GEORGIA Lilly Ledbetter act pioneered the first steps at der with the young, compassionate with the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tackling the issue of sex-based discrimination, aged, sympathetic with the striving and toler- but our duty to American women in the work- Friday, June 8, 2012 ant of the weak and strong because someday force is not complete. Now more than ever, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise in your life you will have been all of these.’’ Lt. with women increasingly taking on the role as today to pay tribute to a truly inspirational Cmdr. Brown went far in life because he treat- the breadwinner in many American house- man, Lieutenant Commander Wesley Anthony ed people the right way—with dignity, honor holds, this issue no longer affects just women; Brown, the first African American to graduate and respect even when he was not treated the it affects entire families. For almost 50 years, from the U.S. Naval Academy. Sadly, Lt. same way in return. He has been an inspira- we have been combating this issue. In El Cmdr. Brown passed away on Tuesday, May tion to all of us and we are blessed to have Paso women make up 45 percent of the labor 22, 2012. On Wednesday, June 6, 2012, a had him touch our lives. force, with similar numbers around the coun- Lt. Cmdr. Wesley A. Brown accomplished public memorial service was held in Annapolis, try, but women earn only 77 cents on the dol- many things in his life but none of this would Maryland, where more than 250 people gath- lar compared to men. If this gap in earnings is have been possible without the enduring love ered to honor his life and legacy. not reduced, everyday expenses, the ability to Lt. Cmdr. Brown was born on April 3, 1927 and support of his loving wife, Crystal; his chil- dren, Wesley, Jr., Gary, Wiletta, and Carol; support their families and retirement funds will in Baltimore, Maryland to William and Rosetta be negatively affected. Brown. During his senior year at Dunbar High and his seven grandchildren. School in Washington, D.C., he was Cadet Mr. Speaker, my wife, Vivian, and I would Continuing his commitment to securing Corps Battalion Commander. He then went on like to extend our deepest sympathies to Lt. equal pay for women, President Obama is to attend college at Howard University. Cmdr. Brown’s family during this difficult time. pressing for us to turn this basic right, equal In 1945, Lt. Cmdr. Brown entered the U.S. May they be consoled and comforted by their pay for equal effort, into a reality with the Pay- Naval Academy as the sixth African American abiding faith and the Holy Spirit in the days, check Fairness Act. With the creation of the man admitted in its 100-year history. He would weeks and months ahead. National Equal Pay Task Force that is crack- be the first to endure until the end the hazing, f ing down on any violations of equal pay laws, the torment, and the hostility bred by racial in- PAYCHECK FAIRNESS ACT the President is pressing forward with his ef- equality. He would be the first to hold his head forts. Like President Obama, we must con- high and keep true to himself amid the ten- HON. SILVESTRE REYES tinue to fight for equal payment opportunities sion. He would be the first to graduate. for our nation’s women and in turn their fami- OF TEXAS Despite the publicity surrounding this great lies. Senate Republicans are blocking passage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accomplishment, Lt. Cmdr. Brown remained of the Paycheck Fairness Act which advocates humble throughout his life. He honored those Friday, June 8, 2012 for the fair treatment of almost half of our in whose footsteps he had followed and he Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in labor force. I support the Paycheck Fairness spoke words of encouragement to those who support of the Paycheck Fairness Act, a bill Act and its intent to increase penalties against followed in his footsteps. that strengthens the Equal Pay Act of 1963 those who participate in gender-based dis- Lt. Cmdr. Brown served in the Korean and and seeks to remedy the discrepancies in the crimination, and I urge Senate Republicans to Vietnam Wars as a Navy civil engineer. He of men and women in America. stop their resistance on this issue.

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HIGHLIGHTS The House passed H.R. 5882, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2013. Senate Chamber Action Committee Meetings The Senate was not in session and stands ad- No committee meetings were held. journed until 2 p.m., on Monday, June 11, 2012. h House of Representatives Agreed to: Chamber Action Holt amendment (No. 3 printed in H. Rept. Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 16 pub- 112–518) that adjusts funding for Congressional lic bills, H.R. 5929–5944; 1 private bill, H.R. Printing and Binding under the GPO to address the 5945; and 4 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 129; and H. availability of pocket versions of the United States Res. 683–685, were introduced. Pages H3698–99 Constitution for Members of the House; Additional Cosponsors: Page H3700 Pages H3679–80 Harper amendment (No. 6 printed in H. Rept. Report Filed: 112–518) that limits the print copies of the U.S. A report was filed today as follows: Code for the House of Representatives to 50 copies; H.R. 4480, to provide for the development of a Page H3683 plan to increase oil and gas exploration, develop- Gosar amendment (No. 1 printed in H. Rept. ment, and production under oil and gas leases of 112–518) that reduces the budget for the Botanic Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary Garden by $1,235,000 for Fiscal Year 2013, so that of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary it is appropriated resources at 2009 levels (by a re- of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in re- corded vote of 213 ayes to 193 noes, Roll No. 371); sponse to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Pages H3676–77, H3685 Strategic Petroleum Reserve, with an amendment Broun (GA) amendment (No. 2 printed in H. (H. Rept. 112–520, Pt. 1). Page H3698 Rept. 112–518) that reduces funding for the Con- Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2013: gressional Research Service by $878,000 (FY 2012 The House passed H.R. 5882, making appropria- Level) and transfers $878,000 to the Spending Re- tions for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year duction Account (by a recorded vote of 214 ayes to ending September 30, 2013, by a yea-and-nay vote 189 noes, Roll No. 372); and of 307 yeas to 102 nays, Roll No. 377. Pages H3677–79, H3685–86 Pages H3665–90 Scalise amendment (No. 4 printed in H. Rept. Rejected the Pingree (ME) motion to recommit 112–518) that reduces by $1,000,000 the amount the bill to the Committee on Appropriations with provided for the Open World Leadership Center and instructions to report the same back to the House directs that $1,000,000 to the Spending Reduction forthwith with an amendment, by a recorded vote of Account (by a recorded vote of 204 ayes to 203 noes, 101 ayes to 309 noes, Roll No. 376. Pages H3688–89 Roll No. 373). Pages H3680–81, H3686–87 D582

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:12 Jun 09, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D08JN2.REC D08JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with DIGEST June 8, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D583 Rejected: Deputy Director, Center for Program Integrity, Cen- Moran amendment (No. 5 printed in H. Rept. ters for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department 112–518) that sought to prohibit the use of poly- of Health and Human Services. styrene products in food service facilities in the House of Representatives (by a recorded vote of 178 STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL IMAGING AND ayes to 229 noes, Roll No. 374) and RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGISTS Pages H3681–83, H3687 Flake amendment (No. 7 printed in H. Rept. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on 112–518) that sought to prohibit funding for the Health, hearing ‘‘Examining the Appropriateness of purchase of paid online advertisements by Members, Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Ther- committees, and leadership offices (by a recorded apy Technologists’’. Testimony was heard from John vote of 148 ayes to 261 noes, Roll No. 375). Spiegel, Director, Medicare Program Integrity Pages H3683–84, H3687–88 Group, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, H. Res. 679, the rule providing for consideration Department of Health and Human Services; and of the bills (H.R. 436) and (H.R. 5882), was agreed public witnesses. to yesterday, June 7th. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURE Motion to Instruct Conferees: The House rejected the Broun (GA) motion to instruct conferees on Committee on the Judiciary: Full Committee completed H.R. 4348 by a yea-and-nay vote of 82 yeas to 323 markup of H.R. 4369, the ‘‘Furthering Asbestos nays, Roll No. 378. The motion was debated yester- Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012’’. The bill day, June 7th. Pages H3690–91 was ordered reported, as amended. Allowing the Chief of the Forest Service to award certain contracts for large air tankers: The UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND AND ITS House agreed to discharge and pass S. 3261, to IMPACT ON AMERICAN INDIANS AND allow the Chief of the Forest Service to award certain ALASKA NATIVES contracts for large air tankers. Page H3691 Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on In- Meeting Hour: Agreed that when the House ad- dian and Alaska Native Affairs held a hearing enti- journs today, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Tues- tled ‘‘Federal Communications Commission’s rule on day, June 12th; when the House adjourns on that the Universal Service Fund and its impact on Amer- day, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, June ican Indians and Alaska Natives’’. Testimony was 15th; and when the House adjourns on that day, it heard from Geoffrey Blackwell, Chief, Office of Na- adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 18th. tive Affairs and Policy, Federal Communications Page H3691 Commission; and public witnesses. Quorum Calls—Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes and six recorded votes developed during the proceedings LEGISLATIVE MEASURES of today and appear on pages H3685, H3685–86, Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Na- H3686–87, H3687, H3687–88, H3689, H3689–90, tional Parks, Forest and Public Lands, hearing on the and H3690–91. There were no quorum calls. following measures: H.R. 3641 ‘‘Pinnacles National Adjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and ad- Park Act’’; H.R. 3894, the ‘‘Pullman Historic Site journed at 1:09 p.m. National Park Service Study Act’’; H.R. 4606, to au- thorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for nat- ural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for Committee Meetings other purposes; H.R. 5544, the ‘‘Minnesota Edu- MEDICARE CONTRACTORS’ EFFORTS TO cation Investment and Employment Act’’; and H.R. FIGHT FRAUD 5791, the ‘‘Emergency Water Supply Restoration Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Act’’. Testimony was heard from the following Rep- Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled resentatives: Farr; Jackson (IL); Cravaack; and Flake; ‘‘Medicare Contractors’ Efforts to Fight Fraud—Mov- Leslie Weldon; Deputy Chief, United States Forest ing Beyond ‘Pay and Chase’ ’’. Testimony was heard Service; Victor Knox, Associate Director for Park from Robert A. Vito, Regional Inspector General, Planning, Facilities and Lands, National Park Serv- Office of Evaluations and Inspections, Office of In- ice; Denise Dittrich, Minnesota House of Represent- spector General, Department of Health and Human atives; Jerry Muenzer, , District Four, San Services; Kathleen M. King Director, Health Care, Benito County Board of ; and public wit- Government Accountability Office; Ted Doolittle nesses.

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Committee on Armed Services: June 12, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, to hold hearings to examine proliferation prevention programs at the Depart- Joint Meetings ment of Energy and at the Department of Defense in re- No joint committee meetings were held. view of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year f 2013 and the Future Years Defense Program; with the possibility of a closed session in SVC–217 following the COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR MONDAY, open season, 2:30 p.m., SR–232A. JUNE 11, 2012 Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: June (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) 13, to hold hearings to examine risk management, focus- ing on JPMorgan Chase and Co, 10 a.m., SD–G50. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: June 14, to No meetings/hearings scheduled. hold hearings to examine competitiveness and collabora- tion between the United States and China on clean en- House ergy, 9:30 a.m., SE–366. No hearings are scheduled. Committee on Environment and Public Works: June 13, to hold hearings to examine the nominations of Allison M. f Macfarlane, of Maryland, and Kristine L. Svinicki, of Vir- CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD ginia, both to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 10 a.m., SD–406. Week of June 11 through June 15, 2012 Committee on Finance: June 14, to hold hearings to ex- amine Medicare physician payment policy, focusing on Senate Chamber lessons from the private sector, 10 a.m., SD–215. On Monday, at 2 p.m., Senate will resume consid- Committee on Foreign Relations: June 13, to hold hearings eration of the motion to proceed to consideration of to examine the nominations of Richard L. Morningstar, S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act. of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador to the Republic of At 4:30 p.m., Senate will resume consideration of Azerbaijan, Timothy M. Broas, of Maryland, to be Am- the nomination of Andrew David Hurwitz, of Ari- bassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and Jan Nicholas Anania, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to the zona, to be United States Circuit for the Republic of Suriname, all of the Department of State, Ninth Circuit, and vote on the motion to invoke 2:45 p.m., SD–419. cloture on the nomination at approximately 5:30 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: June p.m. 12, to hold hearings to examine equality at work, focus- If cloture is not invoked on the nomination of ing on the ‘‘Employment Non-Discrimination Act’’, 10 Andrew David Hurwitz, Senate will agree to the a.m., SD–106. motion to proceed to consideration of the bill at June 13, Full Committee, business meeting to consider 2:15 p.m., on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. If cloture is any pending nominations, 10 a.m., SD–430. invoked on the nomination of Andrew David Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Hurwitz, that upon the disposition of the nomina- June 14, Subcommittee on Federal Financial Manage- tion, Senate will agree to the motion to proceed to ment, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, to hole hearings to examine saving consideration of the bill. taxpayer dollars by curbing waste and fraud in Medicaid, During the balance of the week, Senate may con- 10 a.m., SD–342. sider any cleared legislative and executive business. Committee on Indian Affairs: June 14, to hold an over- Senate Committees sight hearing to examine new taxes on tribal self-deter- mination, 2:15 p.m., SD–628. (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Committee on the Judiciary: June 12, to hold an oversight Committee on Appropriations: June 12, Subcommittee on hearing to examine the Department of Justice, 10 a.m., Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and SD–226. Education, and Related Agencies, business meeting to June 14, Full Committee, business meeting to consider mark up proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2013 S. 250, to protect crime victims’ rights, to eliminate the for Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, substantial backlog of DNA samples collected from crime and Related Agencies, 2:30 p.m., SD–124. scenes and convicted offenders, to improve and expand

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the DNA testing capacity of Federal, State, and local Select Committee on Intelligence: June 12, to hold closed crime laboratories, to increase research and development hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 of new DNA testing technologies, to develop new train- p.m., SH–219. ing programs regarding the collection and use of DNA June 14, Full Committee, to hold closed hearings to evidence, to provide post conviction testing of DNA evi- examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. dence to exonerate the innocent, to improve the perform- Special Committee on Aging: June 13, to hold hearings to ance of counsel in State capital cases, S. 285, for the relief examine empowering patients and honoring individual’s of Sopuruchi Chukwueke, and the nomination of Brian J. choices, focusing on lessons in improving care for individ- Davis, to be United States District Judge for the Middle uals with advance illness, 2 p.m., SD–562. District of Florida, 10 a.m., SD–226. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: June 13, to hold hearings House Committees to examine economic opportunity and transition legisla- tion, 10 a.m., SR–418. No meetings are scheduled.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2 p.m., Monday, June 11 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 12

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: Senate will resume consideration Program for Tuesday: The House will meet in pro of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 3240, Ag- forma session at 10 a.m. riculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act. At 4:30 p.m., Sen- ate will resume consideration of the nomination of An- drew David Hurwitz, of Arizona, to be United States Cir- cuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Green, Gene, Tex., E1031 Reyes, Silvestre, Tex., E1028, E1036 Griffin, Tim, Ark., E1031 Richardson, Laura, Calif., E1029, E1031 Akin, W. Todd, Mo., E1030 Keating, William R., Mass., E1026, E1027, E1028, E1030, Roby, Martha, Ala., E1026 Bass, Charles F., N.H., E1032 E1030, E1032, E1034 Rothman, Steven R., N.J., E1027 Becerra, Xavier, Calif., E1028 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E1028 Sarbanes, John P., Md., E1027, E1033 Bilirakis, Gus M., Fla., E1035 Matsui, Doris O., Calif., E1033 Austin, David, Ga., E1031 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E1036 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E1035 Thompson, Bennie G., Miss., E1033 Capps, Lois, Calif., E1025 Neugebauer, Randy, Tex., E1031 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E1026, E1035 Costa, Jim, Calif., E1029 Olson, Pete, Tex., E1026 Walden, Greg, Ore., E1030 Cuellar, Henry, Tex., E1032 Pelosi, Nancy, Calif., E1027 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E1028, E1030 Farr, Sam, Calif., E1025 Poe, Ted, Tex., E1032 Wittman, Robert J., Va., E1034 Graves, Sam, Mo., E1034 Rehberg, Denny, Mont., E1034 Young, Don, Alaska, E1025

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